hiitsbrian
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Post by hiitsbrian on Sept 11, 2018 0:00:21 GMT -5
I was building a Hasbro collection about a year ago. Took a break, and am now back into it. I’m noticing the prices on a good amount of figures have increased by quite a bit in that 1 year. Thinking maybe the Mattel Retros coming out have increased the # of people collecting Hasbros, thus increasing their value. Has anyone else noticed this?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2018 1:07:58 GMT -5
They definitely have had an impact, but noticing the past sales on the UK version of eBay over the past 3 months or so, they are now starting to level off I think. Whether that has been because of the good summer here in the UK, I have no idea.
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kev85hasbro
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Post by kev85hasbro on Sept 11, 2018 3:54:08 GMT -5
Always up and down. Yes it’s helping but wait until the “Toys That Made Us” documentary featuring WWF Hasbro comes out and the other publications, then the price will rise.
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drnickriviera995
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Sept 11, 2018 10:25:45 GMT -5
Retros I think have a lot to do with it. But, we'll see if it does level off. The sheer lack of Hasbro era guys in the retro line, may cause a lot of folks to lose intrest again. We'll see how that line does in the next year and see where things go from there. I think the next 2 or 3 waves that get shown could make or break that line aswell as the Hasbro market. If they announce Diesel and Goldust for the next wave, and then say Hart Foundation for the one after, I would think things could really jump in intrest again.
But, so far beyond purple gloved Undertaker in S1, we haven't gotten ANYTHING even close to Hasbro era. Series 2, Flair, Macho, Sting wolfpac, Angle and Shiek are kinda cool, but not Hasbro time line whatsoever.
I always had dreams of the Hasbro line continuing somehow, and when I saw the announcement of the first retros, I was through the roof with excitement and anticipation. Sadly it's turned in a disappointment with subsequent releases.
One other odd thing, what about these sellers from Japan? I'm sure most that regular ebay have noticed this. Where is that supply coming from? Very strange, must have sold 30 English card Warrior #3's in the past 2 months, along with other English S3, Green cards and a few others. It's always the same 12 or so figures. Really weird. They look completely legit too. Have really been scratching my brain over that.
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Post by casanova on Sept 14, 2018 7:54:23 GMT -5
Just got a call from a friend who saw the Retros online. He instantly went to his parents home looking for his old Hasbros, found them and is totally back in love. He already ordered the first waves of Retros and is on the hunt to complete his set of Hasbros. Summed up, another collector who will push ebay prices. *lol*
Concerning thos Japan sellers. I have realized the same. Just look at those Galoobs! They are flawless - but totally overpriced.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2018 16:35:15 GMT -5
No, the series 11 prices were sky high before the retro line started, and prices are pretty much where they were, age has pushed them on a bit, as they are over 25 years old now, i think there are too many Hasbros out there for the price to be affected either way The retros have reignited the interested and love for Hasbros, but prices havent changed too much
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marklud
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Post by marklud on Sept 15, 2018 11:35:41 GMT -5
Hasbros most definitely have gone up in price compared to a few years ago but I'm 95 percent sure they were going up before the Retros came out. I've parted with some doubles/extras over the years and definitely got a lot more over the past year or so (and wish I waited on some older sales, lol) but I think just the vintage love was going to happen with or without the Retros
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