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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2017 21:57:49 GMT -5
Today my son asked me a very intriguing question. He asked that when people throw away or destroy figures, does that make the remaining ones worth more? It's somethin I never thought about before & I know it would take mass destruction of the figure to make it's value go up in this manner. But still it's fun to ponder.
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Jun 7, 2017 22:04:55 GMT -5
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Post by Mongo Bears on Jun 7, 2017 22:04:55 GMT -5
Maybe... but it's insignificant. I think it's a little more when you collect MOC figures and people are opening all theirs.
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Post by OTC Waxbender on Jun 7, 2017 22:07:15 GMT -5
It does make sense. Supply and demand. Supply would be less (assuming mass destruction) but would there be much of a demand? Depends on the figure I'd say.
Like for instance say a rare Jakks figure has 90% of its copies destroyed, it would be extremely rare but still there wouldn't be much demand one would imagine.
Nice thread, really gets you thinking.
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Jun 7, 2017 22:10:51 GMT -5
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Post by Mongo Bears on Jun 7, 2017 22:10:51 GMT -5
Today my son asked me a very intriguing question. He asked that when people throw away or destroy figures, does that make the remaining ones worth more? It's somethin I never thought about before & I know it would take mass destruction of the figure to make it's value go up in this manner. But still it's fun to ponder. How old is your son?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2017 22:18:08 GMT -5
Today my son asked me a very intriguing question. He asked that when people throw away or destroy figures, does that make the remaining ones worth more? It's somethin I never thought about before & I know it would take mass destruction of the figure to make it's value go up in this manner. But still it's fun to ponder. How old is your son? Just turned 11 on 6/5
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Post by Mongo Bears on Jun 7, 2017 22:45:48 GMT -5
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Post by kgchampion on Jun 8, 2017 0:20:35 GMT -5
Maybe... but it's insignificant. I think it's a little more when you collect MOC figures and people are opening all theirs. Tell me about it. I'm OCD as hell and try to buy older figures MOC, then open them. It's getting harder to find older stuff I want at acceptable prices because of jerks like me.
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Jun 8, 2017 11:03:28 GMT -5
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Post by maske2g on Jun 8, 2017 11:03:28 GMT -5
Of course.
See star wars 12 backs
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Jun 8, 2017 11:46:07 GMT -5
Post by master of the WORLD! on Jun 8, 2017 11:46:07 GMT -5
good question from a kid. todays stuff is SO mass produced that I doubt it would make a difference at all. there are thousands upon thousands of each figure produced.
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Jun 13, 2017 3:55:54 GMT -5
Post by Dylan ❤️s Wrestling on Jun 13, 2017 3:55:54 GMT -5
Yes, definitely.
You want to talk mass destruction of a figure line? The quality of 90% of LJNs I see. Look at their prices for a decent condition one now. If all the ones we see at garage sales and flea markets hadn't been destroyed to the extent they had, their prices would be way lower for sure.
And for any card that was hard to keep in good condition, you'll see that happen. Like if Mattel decided to start using thinner cardboard or make heavier figures. LJN figures (and some of the WCW OSFTM) were so heavy they'd break out of their bubbles like Small Soldiers eventually if not kept on the right angle.
What a smart kid. High five for him.
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