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Discussion: Batsh*t crazy ebay listings — Page 2

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Saw this link over at rebelscum. Sucks to lose or drop a Vader bank you think is worth $30k!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAR-WARS-Vintage-1977-Roman-Ceramics-Darth-Vader-coin-Bank-6-5-tall-/131155897663?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e89802d3f&nma=true&si=CxQdKG4gyS0CoM6L3%252B3mEapvRs4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

That this seller thinks  a similar, more modestly priced bank up for sale has been "tarnished" by David Prowse's signature is hilarious...

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Where were you in '77?

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You mean the asking price for the 35mm trailer film, yes? It's the old "Star Wars greed". I heard from a wise old seller on eBay that such greed meets only deafening silence. 'Tis better to auction the things and receive whatever may come of it.

MTFBWY,

Hui

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WTF

A picture is worth a thousand words. Post 102 is worth more.

I’m late to the party, but I think this is the best song. Enjoy!

—Teams Jetrell Fo 1, Jetrell Fo 2, and Jetrell Fo 3

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There has been more than one chess set made over the years, so I think it's probably licensed.

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(Dr. Evil pinky at corner of mouth)

This guy has an interesting approach to selling his paintings:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MID-CENTURY-DARTH-VADER-STAR-WARS-ABSTRACT-FIGURE-PAINTING-BY-TOMMERVIK-/201273622053

If you search by price descending (Star Wars), he'll always come up at the top.  Notice that he has a Best Offer button, and look at his auction history.  He sells these million dollar paintings for $100 to $500 a pop.  Something about perceived value I guess.

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Better than a Jedi mind trick. ;)

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AntcuFaalb said:

WTF

 We live in the real world - come back to it!

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I think that is a more modest price than the one the now defunct Icons company made in the 90's. And certainly cheaper than winning a real ILM miniature if one ever came up for auction.

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SilverWook said:

I think that is a more modest price than the one the now defunct Icons company made in the 90's. And certainly cheaper than winning a real ILM miniature if one ever came up for auction.

 I have to say, comparing the pictures here to the ones in the Lucasfilm Archives book, this model may actually have cleaner details than the original:

http://www.rebelscum.com/TIE_Fighter_Studio_Scale_model_eFX.asp

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You should move to America.  I'm seeing free shipping.

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I thought it was some sort of Easter chocolate for a moment there!

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SilverWook said:

I thought it was some sort of Easter chocolate for a moment there!

 Mmmm, delicious, 30 year old plaster!  Although it is awesome that her Dad made them for her.  I would keep them.