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Post by kgchampion on Mar 10, 2016 7:58:44 GMT -5
I was in your position a couple years ago. Don't do it! Just focus on current guys or currently released flashbacks. Focus on basics if the elite version is 5x+ the money of the basic (i.e. Edge). I spent a couple thousand dollars on figures on the secondary market that I didn't need to. $80 for Series 1 Edge only for the RSC exclusive to come out. Bought guys like the Von Erichs who I don't care about.
There's tons of regrets in my toy collection sitting in a box because I was too impulsive. Now I just focus on current wrestlers I don't have a figure of already, flashbacks of guys I like, and playsets (not basic ring playsets). I'm way happier and have much more money.
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Post by poindizzle on Mar 10, 2016 8:11:42 GMT -5
We are in similar boats in that you UA e just started and I am restarting. So we both are faced with a temptation of wanting to go crazy, but the prices are soaring at all time highs on so many figures.
Resist the urge to go wild. Buy who you like. As a former completist, it was cool in a way to get complete sets of things, but it became a chore and was eventually the downfall of my collection and forced me to sell or drown in figures. I have decided to just get who I like now. That's all you need to do.
Welcome to the boards and have fun!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2016 8:13:59 GMT -5
Welcome aboard the boards. You won't get bored.
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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on Mar 10, 2016 8:16:03 GMT -5
Good price for Y2J. I looked him up a few months ago and all of them seemed to go for higher than that.
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Post by qdogg on Mar 10, 2016 8:47:53 GMT -5
Welcome
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Post by maineventheel on Mar 10, 2016 8:49:06 GMT -5
Welcome to the board dude
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Post by Kidd4ever on Mar 10, 2016 8:54:21 GMT -5
Welcome man! Can't wait to pics of your collection when you post pics!
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Browser Brody
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Post by Browser Brody on Mar 10, 2016 10:02:03 GMT -5
welcome aboard!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2016 10:07:25 GMT -5
Welcome on the board man. (Pirlo isn't a good player anymore, i had to say it looking at your avatar) Yeh, unfortunately, Pirlo doesn't have his legs anymore, yet playing a position where he needs his legs.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2016 10:09:50 GMT -5
Welcome! Have fun and follow the rules. Any rules you might want to point out to me?
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Post by Cyan on Mar 10, 2016 13:40:03 GMT -5
Welcome! Always nice to see new collectors.
As far as advice goes, if you see a figure you want, don't pass it up. Lots of stories of folks who saw a figure they thought about getting but decided against it, only to never see again in person. Comes back to haunt you in cases like E16 Nash.
Also, once you get 50 posts, the Classified section will unlock for you on these boards which will allow you to make connections with some good sellers/traders to help complete your collection. Just do your homework and make sure they have a good number of REFS to put your mind at ease.
Lastly, check out the Figure Findings thread. Great place to see what other people are finding in your local area.
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Post by StylesClash on Mar 10, 2016 13:44:55 GMT -5
Nice of you to join us! It's a lot of fun around here.
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Post by bigm25 on Mar 10, 2016 13:56:08 GMT -5
Welcome! I am new as well been looking at these boards for a couple of years now just finally making an account. Look forward to some figure chat with you all!
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Post by fzmadness on Mar 10, 2016 14:59:50 GMT -5
Welcome to the board. Lots of good discussion around the hobby here. The figures findings is very helpful and once you get to 50 posts you can access the classifieds and maybe find some of the past figures you are looking for. The prices a lot of times is better on the clasified than ebay.
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Post by cmiller79 on Mar 10, 2016 15:11:17 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2016 15:18:26 GMT -5
Welcome to the boards! That's a pretty good price for the Jericho by the way
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Post by dpd1967 on Mar 10, 2016 16:28:37 GMT -5
Welcome to the figure jungle
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Post by Mikeo on Mar 10, 2016 16:29:23 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Post by Bret_Hart_Mark™ on Mar 10, 2016 16:44:14 GMT -5
Welcome to collecting, and to the board!!! Like you said it's an expensive hobby, but a fun one!! Make sure that when you see a figure you like, and can afford it.....GET IT!!! I collected back when Jakks was producing the Classic Superstar line, and now only pic and choose the figures I like. Mattel has come a long way in their development of figures. I'm hoping that continues, and from what is coming soon, it looks the will. Have fun, and good luck in your figure hunts!!
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Post by ricflair4ever on Mar 10, 2016 19:17:02 GMT -5
Welcome aboard, and good luck with your collection. This hobby can be expensive as hell even for those of us who've been here since day 1. My advice is ,as best you can, try to balance getting anything you want that is current with zeroing in on the older stuff that you really want. Get what you can of the current stuff at retail FOR retail. And go for whatever your top priorities are for the older stuff. Patience can help when scouring the secondary market. In my experience with dealing with that market in any figure line, if i get a gut feeling about pulling the trigger right then, it generally means to do it or I'll regret it later. Happy hunting!
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