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Post by nykayfabe on Mar 9, 2012 19:53:15 GMT -5
I see some customs on eBay listed for exorbitant prices going unsold and I'm curious as to the most you've ever shelled out for or actually sold a custom for? What was the item? In retrospect, do you regret buying/selling it for that amount?
Edit: Sorry if this is in the wrong forum.
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Post by matteliswin on Mar 9, 2012 23:02:24 GMT -5
i remember buting a Jakks Rock with his chest tattoo for like 80 bucks back in the day. I shure regret it since seeing the Mattel version.
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Kidd For President
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Post by Kidd For President on Mar 9, 2012 23:07:09 GMT -5
I bought a plasictaxicab custom for $40. Also bought a Mattel Elite Rikishi for $25. Got pretty good deals.
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Post by matteliswin on Mar 10, 2012 0:02:36 GMT -5
I bought a plasictaxicab custom for $40. Also bought a Mattel Elite Rikishi for $25. Got pretty good deals. do you have pics of the rikishi? thats sounds like a hell of a deal (depending on the detail) |
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Post by RatedN on Mar 10, 2012 19:06:37 GMT -5
Bought Custom Jakks Bella's at £21
Then I got the mattel ones they're both wearing the same attire and the mattel ones beat it by a mile! But that was a while ago I bought the customs.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2012 11:03:50 GMT -5
I sold my first custom, a CSDA Debut Attire Kane, for $147.50. Most of the others go for $30-75.
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Post by anxietydestroys on Mar 12, 2012 14:17:17 GMT -5
Sold this guy on an online auction for $140 probably 5 plus years ago  Sold this to a WF member for $100  Sold these to the same guy... in total if I remember correctly..this is about $1100 in customs.  |
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Post by ~ Cymru ~ on Mar 12, 2012 19:35:35 GMT -5
sold a custom sheamus (custom cs packing) for £51....
think I bought 2 cool, grandmaster sexay and Scotty 2 Hotty for £11/£15 off JPilko
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Post by jthomps3 on Mar 12, 2012 20:31:49 GMT -5
I've never purchased a custom, however, my two top sellers were both back in June of 2006, and were a Halloween Havoc Warrior for $202, and a Demolition set of 3 for $285.
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Post by nykayfabe on Mar 12, 2012 22:17:31 GMT -5
Thanks for the responses. For those that sold customs, do you feel like what you were paid reflected the amount of work you put in?
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Post by freecpiff2012 on Mar 13, 2012 13:00:10 GMT -5
sold a really crappy sandman for like $30 that was my highest. I threw nick maniwa a bill to cover like 10 customs and stuff
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Post by anxietydestroys on Mar 13, 2012 14:24:15 GMT -5
Thanks for the responses. For those that sold customs, do you feel like what you were paid reflected the amount of work you put in? Not generally. The only custom I specifially remember "upcharging for difficulty" was a Rey custom.. when he was recently new to the wwf... I think it was because the tats and the pants... but on the other hand I did a Randy Orton custom for next to nothing. |
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Post by /X Metal Sorenges x "Mac Oh J~ on Mar 13, 2012 20:25:38 GMT -5
I don't believe I've ever purchased or sold a custom to this day. I've seen
a few that I'm really interested in on Ebay but I don't think the prices are very
reasonable in regards to the seller, so I'll hold off on that.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2012 20:40:20 GMT -5
I bought a Jeff Hardy custom for $38 once.
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Post by June on Mar 14, 2012 7:37:45 GMT -5
I never purchased or sold a custom. But if I wanted to I could since I noticed some dude on eBay that ripped off all my recipes for a ton of guys I did like Blassie, Blackwell ect. The guy even copied the custom belts I made. I was flattered and angered at the same time, but I have the piece of mind knowing that mine are better.
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Post by nykayfabe on Mar 15, 2012 10:05:15 GMT -5
I never purchased or sold a custom. But if I wanted to I could since I noticed some dude on eBay that ripped off all my recipes for a ton of guys I did like Blassie, Blackwell ect. The guy even copied the custom belts I made. I was flattered and angered at the same time, but I have the piece of mind knowing that mine are better. Interesting. I suppose it could be argued that he's still doing the grunt work and has a right to charge for his time, but it's still kind of messed up. |
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Post by June on Mar 15, 2012 12:10:10 GMT -5
I never purchased or sold a custom. But if I wanted to I could since I noticed some dude on eBay that ripped off all my recipes for a ton of guys I did like Blassie, Blackwell ect. The guy even copied the custom belts I made. I was flattered and angered at the same time, but I have the piece of mind knowing that mine are better. Interesting. I suppose it could be argued that he's still doing the grunt work and has a right to charge for his time, but it's still kind of messed up. His work was rushed, and his starting bids were way too high, am I wrong for loving the fact that none of them sold? |
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Post by deepfreeze on Mar 15, 2012 13:31:07 GMT -5
My highest custom was back in 09/2009. Jeff Hardy custom Joker attire. Sold on ebay for $350:   Very ugly BUT pretty successful... ...and this Mattel version of Halloween Havoc Warrior (w/ Coat from Ralphs) sold for $250:   The highest price i´ve paid for was for a 1:1 replica of the 1 of 100 Toyfair U. Warrior made by Skribbel24! The only Skribbel24 custom that´s still in my collection. The detail work on this figure is amazing and i love his Jakks-like limited golden Stickers on the Box. Pretty expensive, but worth every cent!  |
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Post by pxkgotosleep on Mar 15, 2012 13:52:34 GMT -5
Paid £12 for a John Cena figure when I was 15. Came with the WWE Title and US Title. First of those two titles I ever bought.
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Post by PrideFcF on Mar 15, 2012 14:11:16 GMT -5
I've typically only sold my stuff for $35-50, but then again I've never taken a shot at using eBay. For the most part, I've been happy with what I've made off my work. If I can have fun making something, and at least cover my efforts comfortably, then it's all worth it.
Though it definitely can be a hassle dealing with the low-ball offers. Some people legit think that the cost of the parts/shipping are irrelevant when making offers, and expect you to sell for just a few dollars above the cost of a figure at retail. I can respect someone only being able to afford a certain amount, but it's insulting when they think you're the unreasonable one for expecting even a penny more.
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