What's the worst you've done?

[Sundancer]

Let's admit we've all done transactions we've either regretted or know the other person got the better deal. That doesn't mean we weren't happy; we just paid too much or accepted a loss.


The worst I can think of is trading a Thanos I bought for $30 for a promo Batman that dooesn't seem to be worth anything.

The next worst thing is probably buying a Nightcrawler for $40 off ebay, but I don't see that so bad; I paid $25 for an LE , sold that on ebay and basically used the winnings to payfor the Nightcrawler.


How about you?

[Sundancer]

Well, I didn't get the Nightcrawler and I'm a little relived.

Somebody else has got to have a story. I doubt we'll make fun of you....least I won't.

[wooberhead1]

Um, a friend and I split a collection. We've never paid for anything but packs of IC, a case of DC (plus the occassional shelf pack), and a case of CT (plus 6 shelf packs). Between that and tournies, we have a full+ set of IC, missing 4 tradable LEs, the 2 harder to get marquee, and of course Banner and Creed... we've got a full+ set of DC, with all LEs, minus Michael Jon Carter (the Booster Gold 1st prize marquee), and a full+ set of CT with 8-10 LEs so far, including both Marquees. We've never paid much past cases/packs, and some tournament fees that went towards booster drafts. Between trades, booster drafts at tournies, and tournie prizes themselves, no need to.

[RavenProject]

Well, let's put it this way...

All of you who don't have Arthur Curry can start getting excited, because I guarantee the price is coming down.

I finally bought one.

Whenever I actually break down and pay for a figure, there's an 80% chance that the price will drop dramatically immediately after I receive it. Often immediately after I pay for it.

I'm also fairly impatient when it comes to getting new figures. Not so impatient that I'm bidding on XPlosion auctions, mind you, but impatient enough that I chase down LEs as soon as they start appearing. There, I don't feel quite as bad... yes, I know that George Tarleton is going for half of what I paid for him, but it was worth it just to keep myself from going "#### it, if only I had one!"

And no, I won't say how much I spent for Curry. I already jinxed thigns enough. ;)

-J

[sluggo]

Sundancer - Does it really matter if the Thanos you traded is worth more then the Promo Batman? If you like the batman better and/or use it more then you made a good deal. Why do so many people measure trades they make on how much the figures are worth?

[Billy Jack]

well the stupidest thing i've done was pay 25 for vision, he's alot cheaper now. Right now am feeling pretty bad because whenever I buy a booster i pull dupes. three boosters tonight and nada what waste of cash.
:mad:

[Sundancer]

Originally posted by sluggo
Sundancer - Does it really matter if the Thanos you traded is worth more then the Promo Batman? If you like the batman better and/or use it more then you made a good deal. Why do so many people measure trades they make on how much the figures are worth?

Actually I was going by fun value too.

I do agree that sometimes peopledon't place enough "fun" value when considering trades.

[Legion-of-Doom]

I personally don't care about the monetary value of my figs, last week I traded an E Thor and E Firelord for a R and E Mr. Fantastic, just so I could complete my FF team. Heck, right now on the trading posts I'm offering 53 clix for 1 U Vision ! hah ! Too many people are way too concerned about getting "screwed" on a bad deal, if I have something they want and they have something I want then its a good deal, regardless of rarity or value. Its just a game, its meant to be fun.