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05-13-2012, 12:53 AM
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A day without sunshine is like... night.
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: !!!NYC!!!
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TO OPEN, OR NOT TO OPEN, THAT IS THE QUESTION.
so i have been always talking to fellow collectors about if they open their collectibles or leave mint in packaging.
i have ---- loads of action figures and i leave them mint in packaging but find it a pain in the ass to display them. the other day i saw pics of two rooms of people i know who open their collectibles and have a mean set up which blew me away. . . i am torn right now because i hate opening up my collectibles but seeing how nice they had their stuff set up is making me think twice. . .
we all know leaving them in packaging is a better pay off in the long run as far as value go, but i've seen loose figures go for a lot also which always make me wonder how much would have they gone if they were mint in the packaging.
what do you guys do in regards to your collection?
do you leave figures mint in boxes/blister cards or do you guys say to the hell with it and open them to display them?
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05-13-2012, 02:12 AM
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The Riddler
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Winnipeg, Canada
Posts: 886
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MartyMcFly160
so i have been always talking to fellow collectors about if they open their collectibles or leave mint in packaging.
i have ---- loads of action figures and i leave them mint in packaging but find it a pain in the ass to display them. the other day i saw pics of two rooms of people i know who open their collectibles and have a mean set up which blew me away. . . i am torn right now because i hate opening up my collectibles but seeing how nice they had their stuff set up is making me think twice. . .
we all know leaving them in packaging is a better pay off in the long run as far as value go, but i've seen loose figures go for a lot also which always make me wonder how much would have they gone if they were mint in the packaging.
what do you guys do in regards to your collection?
do you leave figures mint in boxes/blister cards or do you guys say to the hell with it and open them to display them?
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Open them and display them. I think it looks great when teams are displayed together, and you can't do that while they're still in the packaging.
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05-19-2012, 07:45 PM
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The Stones, I love the Stones. I watch them whenever I can. Fred, Barney...
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Vancouver,Canada
Posts: 3,395
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I am one of those ppl who leave it in the packaging...i just think the packaging in most cases has a nice background and looks better that way hanging off the wall
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05-19-2012, 07:58 PM
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What's another word for Thesaurus?
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 2,328
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I am in the same boat in regards to action figures. Figures that I like a lot I will buy 2. One to open and 1 MOC. Some figures are too expensive to open. For example I had ONE MU regular Vision figure that I never opened and recently sold for $110 on Ebay. I couldn't resist THAT price. I also have a Fantastic Four Classics Dragon Man and NEVER opened him since I only got one way back when. the last four auctions on Ebay sold for $300, $350, $425 and there's another at $500 with one day left! I think I may put mine up on Ebay soon!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110879878835...84.m1423.l2649
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05-19-2012, 08:13 PM
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The Stones, I love the Stones. I watch them whenever I can. Fred, Barney...
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Vancouver,Canada
Posts: 3,395
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tedmic
I am in the same boat in regards to action figures. Figures that I like a lot I will buy 2. One to open and 1 MOC. Some figures are too expensive to open. For example I had ONE MU regular Vision figure that I never opened and recently sold for $110 on Ebay. I couldn't resist THAT price. I also have a Fantastic Four Classics Dragon Man and NEVER opened him since I only got one way back when. the last four auctions on Ebay sold for $300, $350, $425 and there's another at $500 with one day left! I think I may put mine up on Ebay soon!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110879878835...84.m1423.l2649 |
Holy snaps dude...thats one pricey Dragon Man...good thing you kept yours in the box
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05-19-2012, 08:57 PM
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Hellfire Club
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 4,130
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05-19-2012, 09:04 PM
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Angry Green Rage Monster Mod. SMASH!
Super Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Anger Management
Posts: 43,815
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There really is no right/wrong answer so you just have to go with what you like. I personally open everything and let em breathe. I see a lot of impressive displays of figures in package n the wall but I am more into seeing the figs out of the package than the toy store figs on pegs look.
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05-19-2012, 10:28 PM
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What's another word for Thesaurus?
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Puerto Rico Aka No Man's Land
Posts: 2,334
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In my case I preffer to leave In the package I just love how impressive they look on the wall
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06-13-2012, 03:48 AM
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3 kinds of people: those who can count & those who can't.
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Arizona
Posts: 5,392
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holy $hit, pave, do your toys have their own room, or what?
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06-13-2012, 04:55 AM
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Art of Mod
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Melbourne, Aust
Posts: 63,785
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