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In lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, James Cunningham writes:
> 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.
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
picture depending on a)size of the set, b) how sought after it is, c) age of the
set, d) seller's greed/willingness to give it up, e) how badly you REALLY want
it.
When I saw your list, I realized that all but a few were older, tougher to find
sets that I personally couldn't help you with due to their age. I apologize for
the harsh wording of my post, but I was annoyed by how easy the post made it
seem to find those sets. That's all.
-Dave
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