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THANOS WANNABE
07-01-2007, 01:14 PM
Worth $5000?

Given the relentless demand for Star Wars collectibles and the fact that there is only going to be 50 of these made makes me think it could be one of the all-time super flippers in a few years.

Your thoughts?
k-9
07-01-2007, 02:02 PM
there are not that many people who can afford to spend $5000 on a vader
statue and even less willing to pay more in the future to make it a good dolphin investment:redface:
MONSTER
07-01-2007, 02:26 PM
I think you would be better off putting $5000 in a savings account.
swim
07-01-2007, 03:12 PM
If the statue was better it would have sold out in 30 min. Don't know if it's worth it. Not like the Bowen Bronzes witch are painted. Better ways to make cash. Get the Darkness PF it will be $$$$ a year after release.. :question:
darthmatrix
07-01-2007, 03:25 PM
Just not worth it IMO, too many other things out there to get instead.
SquiderM3
07-01-2007, 03:41 PM
Can't wait until November when my #13 arrives, early X-mas for me. Did not buy it as an investment as that would be foolish. Love Darth Vader, my favorite SW character, and compared to the other bronzes by Attakus and BD, it was a no brainer for me. Now if I can find an Attakus 1 Darth Vader, I'll be set for the Darth Vader's for hopefully a long time.
Vracula
07-01-2007, 03:50 PM
there are not that many people who can afford to spend $5000 on a vader
statue and even less willing to pay more in the future to make it a good dolphin investment:redface:

SW freaks will pay 3 grand for an action figure from the eighties.5Gs for a bronze statue should be pocket change
Trilogy
07-01-2007, 05:03 PM
I can only see this going up in value once sold out.
vetteman
07-01-2007, 05:11 PM
I don't see this being a good flipper. It already costs as much as a cheap used car. I can't imagine people paying the $5k let alone more than that for a statue. Maybe 25 years from now or something but while in a new state.
BigLeagueChu
07-01-2007, 06:25 PM
Original props go for 10 times this amount, and even more. Star Wars collectors' pockets go very very deep. As said above, $5K is pocket change.
vetteman
07-01-2007, 07:02 PM
Original props go for 10 times this amount, and even more. Star Wars collectors' pockets go very very deep. As said above, $5K is pocket change.This is TOTALLY different than an original prop.
Poisonous
07-01-2007, 07:05 PM
This piece will most likely not rise in value due to the already steep price despite the low ES.
swim
07-01-2007, 11:15 PM
Can't wait until November when my #13 arrives, early X-mas for me. Did not buy it as an investment as that would be foolish. Love Darth Vader, my favorite SW character, and compared to the other bronzes by Attakus and BD, it was a no brainer for me. Now if I can find an Attakus 1 Darth Vader, I'll be set for the Darth Vader's for hopefully a long time.


This is why I collect statues. Love of the character and or pice of great art work by sculptor. :thumbs2:
Domer
07-02-2007, 02:30 AM
Use the 5k to go to school and get a good job. Should be the best investment.
Trilogy
07-02-2007, 03:13 AM
This piece will most likely not rise in value due to the already steep price despite the low ES.

I disagree, I believe these will rise in value like the Gandalf bronze.
Poisonous
07-02-2007, 03:16 AM
Only time will tell.
geto10
07-02-2007, 04:33 AM
Of course it will rise, the question is how much :)
bruceb
07-02-2007, 04:56 AM
Use the 5k to go to school and get a good job. Should be the best investment.

..i need a good school...please tell me where can i find a school that costs 5k and will give me a good job in the end...
bruceb
07-02-2007, 04:57 AM
This piece will most likely not rise in value due to the already steep price despite the low ES.

..i concur...don't see this piece rising in value....
zoid2323
07-02-2007, 08:11 AM
Dont most bronzed statues usually increase value regardless of their original price?
JSA
07-02-2007, 08:55 AM
Yep. Bronze statues almost always appreciate in value.
(unless it is some oddball character or unknown of some sort)

That fact combined with the character of Darth Vader make this statue one to get
now if you want it, because it'll cost a lot more later. Hesitation may be expensive.

Look at the recent Bowen Bronze Spidey and Cap. Am. - over 10k and 11k each,
and that didn't even reach the reserve price.

JS
Poisonous
07-02-2007, 08:59 AM
Going to be very interesting to see if this piece really truly increases in value. Imo, a piece being offered for more then it's retail value but not getting sold, is not a increase in value.

We'll see, but i sure hope it does increase in value for the people that did shell out for it. Added bonus.
GangstaRoranous
07-02-2007, 09:33 AM
It will rise in value but it is not a good investment. By the time it appreciates your money could have better been spent on something more lucrative. :)
elwood49
07-02-2007, 10:09 AM
It will rise in value but it is not a good investment. By the time it appreciates your money could have better been spent on something more lucrative. :)

Well said. Even if it doubles in price, that's not very much on a percentage basis. If you truly wanted to make money, you'd be better off spending the $5k on multiples of a cheaper statue, like SS Doom when it first came out as an example. That has risen to 4x or more its value, which the Vader Bronze won't do anytime soon (20k+ is HIGHLY doubtful when you take inflation out of account).
ramblinj
07-02-2007, 12:59 PM
I bought one because I really like the statue. I've wanted a bronze Vader for a long time, and the Bowen one just didn't do it for me. I don't really care if it appreciates in value. It would be nice, but I have no intention of selling. I would hate to see it drop in value, but I could live with that as well.

By the way, does anyone here own a bronze Gandalf? I would love to see actual photos of one on display in a collection.
Gianco
07-02-2007, 02:00 PM
I think you would be better off putting $5000 in a savings account.

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