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In lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, Dave Johann writes:
> In lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> > In lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, James Cunningham writes:
> >
> > > I will pay what lugnet gives as
> > > the MSRP, plus a little extra for the gesture and S&H.
> >
> > You may need to go a *little* higher than that. For instance:
> >
> > > 6399 Airport Shuttle
> >
> > the Lugnet set database lists this as 139.99 MSRP. I have paid the following
> > (working from memory, prices are approximate) for some of my copies: (all
> > prices in USD, and do not include shipping) (I know I left one or two copies
> > out)
> >
> > MIB, box in excellent shape, all seals intact, from an unnamed source: 500
> > Used with box, very good condition, slightly wrinkled instructions: 375
> > Used with box, only a very few parts missing, with torn instructions: 350
> > Used, no box, somewhat rougher, damaged stickers, badly torn instructions: • 300
> > box of parts that I suspect has most of an airport shuttle in it: 200 (also
> > included some other stuff)
> >
> > The prices on 6399 have went down a bit since I got my copies.
> >
> > So, if you think you're going to get an airport shuttle for 139 plus • a "little
> > extra", you're dreaming. Unless a "little extra" is 150 or so.
> >
> > Ditto for a lot of the rest of your list.
> >
> > ++Lar
>
> When I say the list and started closely looking at the set numbers, I was
> annoyed, then disgusted. MSRP is WAY too low for the bulk of the sets listed. • If
> the sets weren't, on average, 10 years old, then the prices asked might be
> reasonable, but to consider any 15 year old set worth MSRP+10%+shipping is
> insulting to the seller. If I have to pay through the nose for my space sets
> because they are 12 years old, I see no valid reason for same-aged town sets • to
> garner a similar price.
>
> -Dave
Well, Sir, I appologize that you find my request as an insult. But, I am very
open to negotiation over how much the set would sell for as I do recognize the
fact that some are very old sets. I wold hope you do not think I am that
foolish to think I would not be willing to make the sellers offer worth his
while.
Very Respectfully,
James C.
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| (...) James: I can't speak for Dave... but I certainly wasn't *insulted* by your request. Merely bemused. I posted my reply in hopes of helping you better understand the marketplace. Rare old town sets are expensive. That's just the way it is. And (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jun-00, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| (...) Ok, ok....so I came off a wee bit harder than I meant to. I meant to come across as pointing out that MSRP (or below) on the recent sets is fine, but when you are talking about sets older than 5 years, 200-500% of MSRP may factor into the (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jun-00, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| (...) When I say the list and started closely looking at the set numbers, I was annoyed, then disgusted. MSRP is WAY too low for the bulk of the sets listed. If the sets weren't, on average, 10 years old, then the prices asked might be reasonable, (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jun-00, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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