The "Incredible prices" topic

DaveScriv wrote:

Kikimalou wrote:

NightLioness wrote:

A what for thing from Starlux?
Neeh, not for me...

    

Some collectors who are able to spend a lot of money for those Starlux would never spend a cent for a Schleich or other modern model, even for the rarest   

We collectors are really strange people   

I'd say the opposite, that collectors who set defined boundaries to what they collect are being (slightly) less strange - because they are accepting the reality that no one can collect everything. Of course, when it comes to spending large sums on single rare figures it depends how strictly and narrowly their collection is defined, and what else, within those limits, they might have spent that money on instead. So, for a collector of Starlux figures, or just some series of Starlux figures, the questions they should be asking themselves include: How many other, considerably cheaper, Starlux figures do I still need to complete my collection?, and, What are my chances of another opportunity of buying this rare figure again, perhaps cheaper next time it turns up?

Generally, the broader the range of a person's collection, the less justification there is for buying rare expensive items, for the simple reason that money would be better spent on buying a lot of cheaper items. Granted, it does get a bit more complicated, when choosing what to spend your limited cash on, for those (& I suspect there are many) who have broader overall collections, but with priority parts, such as perhaps a vintage UK made zoo collector who might prioritise Britains and Taylor & Barrett, but collect the other brands as well.

Thats true    

I think a lot of us have a holy grail     And what is, if you search any years without a chance and than you find it on ebay. But you are not the only person that really want this?? There are 2,3 or 10   
And you have the money in this moment   
I think i am crazy enough for that. But in this moment my most expensive figurine is the old lyrebird. I found this bird for 60€ and 15€ shipping    
Yes, really not cheap - but all the other figurines of this bird that i ever found was more than 150€ in a bad condition and most expensive price 400€ for a good condition. So i think for me it was cheap   

DaveScriv wrote:

Kikimalou wrote:

NightLioness wrote:

A what for thing from Starlux?
Neeh, not for me...

    

Some collectors who are able to spend a lot of money for those Starlux would never spend a cent for a Schleich or other modern model, even for the rarest   

We collectors are really strange people   

I'd say the opposite, that collectors who set defined boundaries to what they collect are being (slightly) less strange - because they are accepting the reality that no one can collect everything. Of course, when it comes to spending large sums on single rare figures it depends how strictly and narrowly their collection is defined, and what else, within those limits, they might have spent that money on instead. So, for a collector of Starlux figures, or just some series of Starlux figures, the questions they should be asking themselves include: How many other, considerably cheaper, Starlux figures do I still need to complete my collection?, and, What are my chances of another opportunity of buying this rare figure again, perhaps cheaper next time it turns up?

Generally, the broader the range of a person's collection, the less justification there is for buying rare expensive items, for the simple reason that money would be better spent on buying a lot of cheaper items. Granted, it does get a bit more complicated, when choosing what to spend your limited cash on, for those (& I suspect there are many) who have broader overall collections, but with priority parts, such as perhaps a vintage UK made zoo collector who might prioritise Britains and Taylor & Barrett, but collect the other brands as well.

These are exactly the questions I've put to myself everytime I've come across a rare or very rare Schleich or Starlux figurine for auction or sale...   Oh, and can I really afford that figurine at that particular time? 

Anyone looking for the retired killer whale calf from Safari Ltd.'s Wild Safari Sealife collection for $2,572.14 with free shipping?    [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

orcagirl26 wrote:

Anyone looking for the retired killer whale calf from Safari Ltd.'s Wild Safari Sealife collection for $2,572.14 with free shipping?    [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

             

How crazy

orcagirl26 wrote:

Anyone looking for the retired killer whale calf from Safari Ltd.'s Wild Safari Sealife collection for $2,572.14 with free shipping?    [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

  I guess the free shipping is supposed to make up for the price.   

Too bad I don't have enough cash       

Animal_Figures_4U wrote:

orcagirl26 wrote:

Anyone looking for the retired killer whale calf from Safari Ltd.'s Wild Safari Sealife collection for $2,572.14 with free shipping?    [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

  I guess the free shipping is supposed to make up for the price.   

It can't possibly be that much to ship it; including envelope, stamps etc.  

orcagirl26 wrote:

Animal_Figures_4U wrote:

orcagirl26 wrote:

Anyone looking for the retired killer whale calf from Safari Ltd.'s Wild Safari Sealife collection for $2,572.14 with free shipping?    [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

  I guess the free shipping is supposed to make up for the price.   

It can't possibly be that much to ship it; including envelope, stamps etc.  

Exactly my point   

Kikimalou wrote:

Too bad I don't have enough cash       

Good news, how much you have? I can sale this orca for 1000€      Or for a friend, 500      

    

SUSANNE wrote:

Kikimalou wrote:

NightLioness wrote:

A what for thing from Starlux?
Neeh, not for me...

    

Some collectors who are able to spend a lot of money for those Starlux would never spend a cent for a Schleich or other modern model, even for the rarest   

We collectors are really strange people   

No, no, no ! It is all the others who are strange    

I agree, I agree!   

schleich61 wrote:

DaveScriv wrote:

Kikimalou wrote:

NightLioness wrote:

A what for thing from Starlux?
Neeh, not for me...

    

Some collectors who are able to spend a lot of money for those Starlux would never spend a cent for a Schleich or other modern model, even for the rarest   

We collectors are really strange people   

I'd say the opposite, that collectors who set defined boundaries to what they collect are being (slightly) less strange - because they are accepting the reality that no one can collect everything. Of course, when it comes to spending large sums on single rare figures it depends how strictly and narrowly their collection is defined, and what else, within those limits, they might have spent that money on instead. So, for a collector of Starlux figures, or just some series of Starlux figures, the questions they should be asking themselves include: How many other, considerably cheaper, Starlux figures do I still need to complete my collection?, and, What are my chances of another opportunity of buying this rare figure again, perhaps cheaper next time it turns up?

Generally, the broader the range of a person's collection, the less justification there is for buying rare expensive items, for the simple reason that money would be better spent on buying a lot of cheaper items. Granted, it does get a bit more complicated, when choosing what to spend your limited cash on, for those (& I suspect there are many) who have broader overall collections, but with priority parts, such as perhaps a vintage UK made zoo collector who might prioritise Britains and Taylor & Barrett, but collect the other brands as well.

These are exactly the questions I've put to myself everytime I've come across a rare or very rare Schleich or Starlux figurine for auction or sale...   Oh, and can I really afford that figurine at that particular time? 

o.0 Did I miss something here, was just a joke XD

orcagirl26 wrote:

It can't possibly be that much to ship it; including envelope, stamps etc.  

Perhaps he wants to bring it in person in a private aeroplane     

    

widukind wrote:

orcagirl26 wrote:

Anyone looking for the retired killer whale calf from Safari Ltd.'s Wild Safari Sealife collection for $2,572.14 with free shipping?    [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

             

How crazy

                      

SUSANNE wrote:

orcagirl26 wrote:

It can't possibly be that much to ship it; including envelope, stamps etc.  

Perhaps he wants to bring it in person in a private aeroplane     

    

  

SUSANNE wrote:

orcagirl26 wrote:

It can't possibly be that much to ship it; including envelope, stamps etc.  

Perhaps he wants to bring it in person in a private aeroplane     

    

Maybe the buyer also gets a real-life orca with already-constructed habitat also shipped to him/her...  

NightLioness wrote:

SUSANNE wrote:

Kikimalou wrote:

NightLioness wrote:

A what for thing from Starlux?
Neeh, not for me...

    

Some collectors who are able to spend a lot of money for those Starlux would never spend a cent for a Schleich or other modern model, even for the rarest   

We collectors are really strange people   

No, no, no ! It is all the others who are strange    

I agree, I agree!   

schleich61 wrote:

DaveScriv wrote:

Kikimalou wrote:

NightLioness wrote:

A what for thing from Starlux?
Neeh, not for me...

    

Some collectors who are able to spend a lot of money for those Starlux would never spend a cent for a Schleich or other modern model, even for the rarest   

We collectors are really strange people   

I'd say the opposite, that collectors who set defined boundaries to what they collect are being (slightly) less strange - because they are accepting the reality that no one can collect everything. Of course, when it comes to spending large sums on single rare figures it depends how strictly and narrowly their collection is defined, and what else, within those limits, they might have spent that money on instead. So, for a collector of Starlux figures, or just some series of Starlux figures, the questions they should be asking themselves include: How many other, considerably cheaper, Starlux figures do I still need to complete my collection?, and, What are my chances of another opportunity of buying this rare figure again, perhaps cheaper next time it turns up?

Generally, the broader the range of a person's collection, the less justification there is for buying rare expensive items, for the simple reason that money would be better spent on buying a lot of cheaper items. Granted, it does get a bit more complicated, when choosing what to spend your limited cash on, for those (& I suspect there are many) who have broader overall collections, but with priority parts, such as perhaps a vintage UK made zoo collector who might prioritise Britains and Taylor & Barrett, but collect the other brands as well.

These are exactly the questions I've put to myself everytime I've come across a rare or very rare Schleich or Starlux figurine for auction or sale...   Oh, and can I really afford that figurine at that particular time? 

o.0 Did I miss something here, was just a joke ;)XD

Not sure what you mean(t)...   

I typed two lines, a joke.
And out of the blue a small discussion started XD

NightLioness wrote:

I typed two lines, a joke.
And out of the blue a small discussion started XD

It just means you accidentally raised a topic worth discussing.

It won't be the first time a conversation, either on the internet or in real life, went off into an unintended direction.

On Ebay Germany you can buy some old Reisler figurines for 299 Euro.
In my opinion, the price is a "little bit" to high, what do you mean ?  

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DaveScriv wrote:

NightLioness wrote:

I typed two lines, a joke.
And out of the blue a small discussion started XD

It just means you accidentally raised a topic worth discussing.

It won't be the first time a conversation, either on the internet or in real life, went off into an unintended direction.

Discussing... This is a good reason to be on STS   

Karine, you made a joke... We made a friendly discussion... Everything is fine   

A few Mertens for only 201€ on eBay

Congratulation to the seller   

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Kikimalou wrote:

A few Mertens for only 201€ on eBay

Congratulation to the seller   

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It looks (if i remember me also on your Bantengs) that Merten is very very interesting    

WOW, Christophe ! But they are ever so beautyful   

Yvette, thankyou for the link to the Reislers.
It seems that prices are going up for Reisler these days. At Danish auctions I would say that prices have trippeled the last 6 months  

Still, 300 Euros is completely far, far out   
30 might still be a bit too much

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I was going to bid on this but forgot, and am shocked how high this went!

Schleich goat - $43


The seller must be very pleasantly surprised!  

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It is a very, very rare Special edition goat, so the price is not unusual, - in Germany at least