darkSpyro

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121120...984.m1555.l2649

Thought this auction may be of interest to some of you who are interested in the rarer Skylanders. These don't come up on eBay very often, the seller is correct in that it's only been on eBay a few times in 2 yrs.

*Sigh* and yes, as my signature suggests... I'm still looking for E3 Gilly.

Lmao $1,999.99, i think im happy with my legendary trigger happy

Nothing on eBay surprises me anymore... not even if it sells for that amount!

Having seen someone shell out $1600 for the first Holiday Employee Prism Break, anything is possible!

He at least wants $1,000 for it. Greedy scalper.

Is it scapling since you can't really buy it and is truely a collectors item. I agree it's definitely over priced but is it technically a scalp

So what do people think would be a "fair for both parties" price for this item?
Thx
Shelly

$400 would be THE LIMIT for me. NO more, NO less.

According to him, it would probably be $700.

That would be a question for gamemaster, I honestly have no clue the "fair" price. Its for sure over priced but to me it would defintely be more than a chase variant and more than metalic cynder and pearl hex since I am assuming less of the trigger happy were made

Thanks for answering--I really am
Curious and interesting in buying possibly.

Obviously the old adage is true... it's worth whatever someone will actually pay for it.

I have discussed this topic in length with many members on this forum (GM78 included) and everyone has their opinions.
GM78 dislikes the appearance of these and therefore has a lower opinion of their value, then someone like me for example.
I have been on record on saying that I've been offered $1000 for mine. This comes from a "die hard" collector who recognizes the extreme rarity of these 2011 E3's and therefore that's what it's worth to him.
Matteomax has his opinion and what his budget can afford as does everyone else...

Bottom line... the fact is this is THE Holy Grail of Skylanders and it just may be worth what the seller is asking... who knows?

Personally, I think it's great to see it in auction form (albeit with a reserve) so that we can get an idea of how much people will pay. I keep a pretty strong eye out for these and you just don't see them come up for auction.

These are the jewels of someone's collection


If you want to go even further, the 2 unreleased Clear Prototypes are the mother load.

Hmmm, and it just so happens that those are on eBay for sale as well...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...=item2ec8643ffb

I've known. That's still an insane price.

BUT if I had $600, I'd buy them!

I happen to know how much he paid for them... you wouldn't think it was all that insane if you were trying to resell them and move on.

and $600?! That's just the initial starting bid!

Quote: DluA

I happen to know how much he paid for them... you wouldn't think it was all that insane if you were trying to resell them and move on.

and $600?! That's just the initial starting bid!

Wellllll... I COULD offer him a Gold Drill Sergeant single pack, as he is on the site and that's one of the things he needs to finish the collection.

He's actually selling off his collection to buy other video game collectibles...

Quote: shadowfox

Is it scapling since you can't really buy it and is truely a collectors item. I agree it's definitely over priced but is it technically a scalp

I would definitely say this is NOT scalping! This is not something you can find anywhere, except a select few of individuals. If you thought chase variants were next to impossible to find in store, these are like looking for lost treasure.. without a map!

Ultimately, this thing is going to go for what it's worth. It's not any of our place to assign value to it. The end value is the final value of the auction, and that's all.

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It's not any of our place to assign value to it.

While I agree our opinions are just that and ultimately the auction will do what it was meant to, I created the topic so that;
1. Serious collectors who are looking for this will be made aware
2. To have a discussion about these figures in particular.

Most people don't know much about it, if at all, thus it seems useful to heed opinions about it... of course with that comes varying thoughts on value.

Quote: DluA

Obviously the old adage is true... it's worth whatever someone will actually pay for it.

Yep. Especially when it's something that is no longer made. There's only so many out there, and the number can only get less over time.

I think sharing with the forum that this is available--for purposes of making people aware--is totally appropriate. I appreciate it. I wasn't trying to cause any issues by asking about people's price opinions. I was just wondering what people really thought--given each individuals experience. I see the value in it for collectors--(clearly-lol)
Thanks--Shelly

Is this even real? There is no art on the back. I could make one of those in 5 minutes.

Ive been known to be "scammed" in the past.. However I am very confident that this is just what it is represented to be.

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Is this even real? There is no art on the back. I could make one of those in 5 minutes.

Please do, I would love to see what you come up with... don't forget to set your stop watch.

For other non believers, here are some links about the 2011 E3's.

http://blog.pricecharting.com/...spyro-gill.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUFg8TP0yJo (1:52 mark of video)

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/...spx?PageIndex=2

//forum.darkspyro.net/spyro/viewposts.php?topic=54533

Hey, maybe he can make you an E3 Gill Grunt.

No doubt. He might even be able to shatter his 5 minute prediction with a little practice?!

I think it's funny that Trigger Happy is probably the most common Skylander overall. He can be bought for less than $2 on Ebay auctions. And yet here's the same exact figure, just with unique packaging, and it's expected to sell for over $400.

That's some REALLY expensive cardboard and cheap clear plastic.

I absolutely LOVE the Skylanders franchise, and I think collecting is a fun hobby that many people should try. But really .... if someone buys this item off Ebay for several hundred dollars, that's sad. Being able to draw the line between avid collector and obsessed profligate is important, I think.

Quote: BahamutBreaker

I think it's funny that Trigger Happy is probably the most common Skylander overall. He can be bought for less than $2 on Ebay auctions. And yet here's the same exact figure, just with unique packaging, and it's expected to sell for over $400.

That's some REALLY expensive cardboard and cheap clear plastic.

I absolutely LOVE the Skylanders franchise, and I think collecting is a fun hobby that many people should try. But really .... if someone buys this item off Ebay for several hundred dollars, that's sad. Being able to draw the line between avid collector and obsessed profligate is important, I think.

Overall, I hear what you're saying... if you step back and think about it, it's just plastic and cardboard with some paint and ink thrown in. The vast majority of people will scoff at it's eyebrow raising price. As my title suggests, this is NOT for the casual bargain hunting collector. It's value is NOT found in the character itself, rather the rarity of the item as a whole. To be fair, the seller mentions that the RFID chip within was programmed very early on and is not compatible with normal portals making it unique and rare. On the flip side of the coin, one can argue... great, you mean this thing won't even work if I wanted to play with it!? Again, to each his own... but I've always known that this unique piece is for the diehards and OCD's out there who value such rare items.

The funny thing is, when you begin to look at other maturer toy lines that have rarer items, Skylander prices are like a drop in the bucket in comparison (however I will say that for a 2 year old franchise, the prices have certainly exceeded any of the wildest expectations that could have been imagined).

Quote: Matteomax

$400 would be THE LIMIT for me. NO more, NO less.

According to him, it would probably be $700.

Sounds low to me, given the fact that other variants of 2,000 or more populations are going for about $400. I could see this going in the $600 range, but agree he wants too much.

Quote: DluA

Quote: BahamutBreaker

I think it's funny that Trigger Happy is probably the most common Skylander overall. He can be bought for less than $2 on Ebay auctions. And yet here's the same exact figure, just with unique packaging, and it's expected to sell for over $400.

That's some REALLY expensive cardboard and cheap clear plastic.

I absolutely LOVE the Skylanders franchise, and I think collecting is a fun hobby that many people should try. But really .... if someone buys this item off Ebay for several hundred dollars, that's sad. Being able to draw the line between avid collector and obsessed profligate is important, I think.

Overall, I hear what you're saying... if you step back and think about it, it's just plastic and cardboard with some paint and ink thrown in. The vast majority of people will scoff at it's eyebrow raising price. As my title suggests, this is NOT for the casual bargain hunting collector. It's value is NOT found in the character itself, rather the rarity of the item as a whole. To be fair, the seller mentions that the RFID chip within was programmed very early on and is not compatible with normal portals making it unique and rare. On the flip side of the coin, one can argue... great, you mean this thing won't even work if I wanted to play with it!? Again, to each his own... but I've always known that this unique piece is for the diehards and OCD's out there who value such rare items.

The funny thing is, when you begin to look at other maturer toy lines that have rarer items, Skylander prices are like a drop in the bucket in comparison (however I will say that for a 2 year old franchise, the prices have certainly exceeded any of the wildest expectations that could have been imagined).

Being an OCD collector, I totally get the history / perspective on owning this piece of history...it's like why do folks spend $100k+ for a .12 Amazing Spider-man from 1963 when I can download it for $3 on Comixology...it's collector vs utilitarian...and my pragmatic side understands what's reasonable and what's not---again this changes for someone making $20k a year vs someone making $200k a year.

Everything has a market, and what you might think is reasonable may not be for someone else. Live and let live and let those that choose to enjoy it do so. My perspective---it's a fantastic piece of history and I'd love to have these things but realistically it's not the best choice for me or my family.

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Quote: Matteomax

$400 would be THE LIMIT for me. NO more, NO less.

According to him, it would probably be $700.

Sounds low to me, given the fact that other variants of 2,000 or more populations are going for about $400. I could see this going in the $600 range, but agree he wants too much.

You just might be right on the money on this one... it's currently at $444.

Although I know people were willing to spend more on the 2011 E3 Spyro...

It's not going to "sell" for that amout though ---high reserve. It's interesting to see what people will bid too.

I reckon it will go for just under $1000 I have a employee prism break and I cant eveb sell that hes got no chance

The market has bottomed out on the Employee prism breaks. Also, I think there are more Employee Prism Breaks then the E3 that the seller on ebay is trying to get rid off. From the articles I have read, it states somewhere between 200-600 of each figure. Most of which were opened at that E3.

Quote: DluA

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121120...984.m1555.l2649

Thought this auction may be of interest to some of you who are interested in the rarer Skylanders. These don't come up on eBay very often, the seller is correct in that it's only been on eBay a few times in 2 yrs.

*Sigh* and yes, as my signature suggests... I'm still looking for E3 Gilly.

Good luck my friend I have never seen an E3 Gillgrunt still in package. The E3 Triggerhappy seems to show up a couple of times a year. I snagged one for $30 just before Giants came out. I have seen E3 Spyro in collections but never one for sale.

Thanks ItsJustMe. I actually have the Spyro, but it took a LONG time to track down. The Gilly is just stupid rare!

$30!!!! Wow!! Very lucky!

What it does? does the figure is special or something??? Or its only cuz of the package???

Just a very early production of a figure. It qualifies as a prototype because it may or may not work with the Portal.

we already have a why do we need a single pack of him!!! goodluck to whoever is getting him.

When I see this, all I see is a S1 Trigger Happy in a box.

Without a card, and not even placed correctly.

It sure as hell ain't selling.

Quote: ItsJustMe

Good luck my friend I have never seen an E3 Gillgrunt still in package. The E3 Triggerhappy seems to show up a couple of times a year. I snagged one for $30 just before Giants came out. I have seen E3 Spyro in collections but never one for sale.

I'm gonna have to guess that this was one of your better purchases! Nice job! I've not heard of one going for that cheap before, other than the ones given away...

I'd love to buy one of these, if they weren't so expensive.

Well--reserve was never met--my last bid was $597.00
And last bid of all was $721.00
No sale--bummer

Told ya so!


The guy wanted AT LEAST $1,000 or more.

Looks like the $750 in @jjgames price guide is fairly accurate. Of course, eBay truly is all about opportunity and timing!

I may send seller a message about buying it--
Or I could buy 4 or so of the other ones I need. But then again...I will have plenty of opportunities to buy items on my list and this only comes around once a year or so.

700+ dollars. Lolno

First sells Spyro sells for $750 and the Trigger for $721. Looks like prices are pretty consistent for these figures.

I hope a E3 2011 Gil Grunt surfaces soon so we have prices for all three.