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[glossman]

Over the past few months, my personal observation is that the starting bid prices of some Trophy sets and figures have increased quite noticeably. It is a free market and sellers can ask what they want. However, I think it tends to dampen the overall bidding process. The secondary market for Trophy is "overheated" and can do with some cooling off.

IMHO, Raymond.

 

[GICOP]

I will be very interested to see what this does for:wink2:

Doesn't have the original box, mine does

http://cgi.ebay.com/TROPHY-Royal-El...686802322?pt=Toy_Soldiers&hash=item4aaa6c4592

Cheers

Martyn

Finished at $611

Cheers

Martyn

 

[glossman]

Finished at $611

Cheers

Martyn

Hi Martyn,

Before all else, a very Happy Easter to you and your family.

Garrison Toy Soldier in Brisbane had one PW1 set listed at $600.00. I just checked and it is no longer listed, so I presumed sold.

Cheers, Raymond.

 

[GICOP]

Hi Martyn,

Before all else, a very Happy Easter to you and your family.

Garrison Toy Soldier in Brisbane had one PW1 set listed at $600.00. I just checked and it is no longer listed, so I presumed sold.

Cheers, Raymond.

A Very Happy Easter to you and your family also Raymond

I think PW1 is an iconic set, it was used on the cover of early Trophy catalogues and is instantly recognisable to Trophy collectors.

Cheers

Martyn

 

[Louis Badolato]

The "Wurst Wagon" set is on e-bay with a starting price north of $600 U.S.

 

[jazzeum]

http://cgi.ebay.com/TROPHY-PEKING-G...ySoldiers_EH&hash=item19c4b282f3#ht_598wt_936

It sold for $1,700 {eek3}

I have a friend who has one and is going to ask me to sell it. If anybody is interested, please contact me :smile2:

 

[tdubel]

It sold for $1,700 {eek3}

I have a friend who has one and is going to ask me to sell it. If anybody is interested, please contact me :smile2:

I honestly think that was cheap. I figure this one will hit $2500 if it is complete and pristine.

Tom

 

[GICOP]

The "Wurst Wagon" set is on e-bay with a starting price north of $600 U.S.

MKL had two or three for sale the last time I was down there:wink2:

Cheers

Martyn

 

[damian]

MKL had two or three for sale the last time I was down there:wink2:

Cheers

Martyn

It is a great set but has never been really popular. I doubt it will go for 600 USD.

 

[GICOP]

It is a great set but has never been really popular. I doubt it will go for 600 USD.

That could be the reason Lynn has several sets of it along with EQ85 - FRENCH GRIBEAUVAL CAISSON

Cheers

Martyn

 

[boerboy]

I honestly think that was cheap. I figure this one will hit $2500 if it is complete and pristine.

Tom

I do not value it so high. It's quite desirable but not rare in my book.
Well, I always heard the stories about " how limited production of this set was" ^&grin
However I have seen at least 10 of them (plus I have 2 in my "watch" list)...
and I am talking about version 1... the second version was quite different....

From other hand the Alamo facade (see Tommy post in another thread) is very very scarce.
Just my 2 cents
Al

 

[tdubel]

I do not value it so high. It's quite desirable but not rare in my book.
Well, I always heard the stories about " how limited production of this set was" ^&grin
However I have seen at least 10 of them (plus I have 2 in my "watch" list)...
and I am talking about version 1... the second version was quite different....

From other hand the Alamo facade (see Tommy post in another thread) is very very scarce.
Just my 2 cents
Al

Al, auctions can vary by the day, but I think a USA seller, properly photographed in mint condition can get 2500. I will never sell my gate, I actually have an add on wall so it is a larger gate. I love the piece.

TD

 

[boerboy]

Al, auctions can vary by the day, but I think a USA seller, properly photographed in mint condition can get 2500. I will never sell my gate, I actually have an add on wall so it is a larger gate. I love the piece.

TD

Tom,
I respect you opinion very much but kind of disagree What prevented the US buyers to go higher on this auction? Shipping cost was very fair and the pictures were quite good ^&grin. This set was "well distributed" in the US through 5-6 Trophy dealers. I own 2 of these gates and probably will sell them if offered $2,500 each..^&grin
I am pretty sure that we will see more of them at eBay soon.
All the best
Al

 

[tdubel]

Tom,
I respect you opinion very much but kind of disagree What prevented the US buyers to go higher on this auction? Shipping cost was very fair and the pictures were quite good ^&grin. This set was "well distributed" in the US through 5-6 Trophy dealers. I own 2 of these gates and probably will sell them if offered $2,500 each..^&grin
I am pretty sure that we will see more of them at eBay soon.
All the best
Al

Al,
I only base my opinion on the facts of when I consigned and sold that Boxer Rebellion collection for someone, the prices realized were on average $400 per 6figure sets (a lot unboxed and highest price was $675) and 2 of the buyers while discussing toy soldiers offered $2500 and $2750 for the Gate that I own. As I said, auctions will vary by the day, but as a friend once told me who sells used cars for a hobby, I quote: "there is a rear end for every seat". Basically, if you have patience, you can get a price. It all depends on which way the sun shines on any given day.


If you have a pristine gate setup you do want to sell, I can easily contact those folks and see if still interested in buying.

I do agree that I am not a buyer at these price levels and that they may go up and down over time, but they may not vary too heavily as I still see good prices achieved or at least more than I want to pay!!!

TD


TD

 

[boerboy]

Al,
I only base my opinion on the facts of when I consigned and sold that Boxer Rebellion collection for someone, the prices realized were on average $400 per 6figure sets (a lot unboxed and highest price was $675) and 2 of the buyers while discussing toy soldiers offered $2500 and $2750 for the Gate that I own. As I said, auctions will vary by the day, but as a friend once told me who sells used cars for a hobby, I quote: "there is a rear end for every seat". Basically, if you have patience, you can get a price. It all depends on which way the sun shines on any given day.


If you have a pristine gate setup you do want to sell, I can easily contact those folks and see if still interested in buying.

I do agree that I am not a buyer at these price levels and that they may go up and down over time, but they may not vary too heavily as I still see good prices achieved or at least more than I want to pay!!!

TD


TD

Thank you for your input , Tom.
I completely agree with you on eBay "always changing" prices. I guess, I know very well the guys you were talking about. The problem is that sometimes the exitment to buy evaporates quickly when they see this desirable item for sale 3 weeks in a row, which makes it less desirable, I guess ^&grin. Another problem I encountered : some Trophy collectors have problem to put money where their mouth is.
Please do get me wrong, I am not trying to position myself as the "know-it-all" expert on Trophy miniatures, quite opposite I learnt a lot from our fellow collectors (you are included) at this forum, and I am always interested in other peoples inputs.
I hope we will have time to chat in person next week at the Valley Forge show.
Al

 

[tdubel]

Thank you for your input , Tom.
I completely agree with you on eBay "always changing" prices. I guess, I know very well the guys you were talking about. The problem is that sometimes the exitment to buy evaporates quickly when they see this desirable item for sale 3 weeks in a row, which makes it less desirable, I guess ^&grin. Another problem I encountered : some Trophy collectors have problem to put money where their mouth is.
Please do get me wrong, I am not trying to position myself as the "know-it-all" expert on Trophy miniatures, quite opposite I learnt a lot from our fellow collectors (you are included) at this forum, and I am always interested in other peoples inputs.
I hope we will have time to chat in person next week at the Valley Forge show.
Al

Al, cool deal, definitely come by the Figarti table, I will be the guy in the figartil uniform (blue button down and logo), would love to meet and talk shop! I am sure you know the 2 buyers!!! as they have probably bought a lot of your stuff! and outbid me!!

Good deal and see you next week
Tom

 

[damian]

The prices for Trophy are a bit beyond what I am prepared to pay. I have now officially abandoned the quest for Trophy sets. I am fortunate that I have a big collection which I acquired during the heyday at retail. If a dealer gets a few sets and contacts me then I will buy those but I cannot get involved in bidding wars. To me Little Legion is the logical next choice and I will pursue those sets. As for the Trophy Boxer range well it was the one range I never got round to acquiring and it is too late to start now. Perhaps Mike Norris can be encouraged to take up where Len left off with the Boxer series.

 

[W T Allison II]

I finally found my email from Len dated August 4, 2006 as to some production figures as follows: Steam traction engines=64; Leopard=28; Eagle=35; Lion=18; Victoria=66. Horse drawn buses=156 and WW1 Lorries=139. None about the dhow or small Nile gunboat.

 

[damian]

I finally found my email from Len dated August 4, 2006 as to some production figures as follows: Steam traction engines=64; Leopard=28; Eagle=35; Lion=18; Victoria=66. Horse drawn buses=156 and WW1 Lorries=139. None about the dhow or small Nile gunboat.

Now that is really interesting information.
Thank you for posting it.

 

[GICOP]

I finally found my email from Len dated August 4, 2006 as to some production figures as follows: Steam traction engines=64; Leopard=28; Eagle=35; Lion=18; Victoria=66. Horse drawn buses=156 and WW1 Lorries=139. None about the dhow or small Nile gunboat.

Thought there might have been more Steam traction engines Tommy

Cheers

Martyn