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[nerzhin]

hi-saw these auctions up on ebay and wondered if anyone here was interested:
300 MUSCLE lot
Search the seller's other items for four or five more lots just like it.
You probably all already saw them, but just in case....
Also, has anyone here dealt with this seller before?

[walker13.1]

That is a nice looking auction.

Edited by vette88, 25 August 2012 - 12:37 PM.

[ironoak]

Over or under each auction goes 150$

I'm taking the over

[SmokinGun]

Holy smacks is that a purple claw!!!!!!

[cmf]

hi-saw these auctions up on ebay and wondered if anyone here was interested:
300 MUSCLE lot
Search the seller's other items for four or five more lots just like it.
You probably all already saw them, but just in case....
Also, has anyone here dealt with this seller before?

I think I've seen that seller before selling big piles of Kinnikuman. Canada is the best place to get MUSCLEs from, but when it comes to piles, its a crapshoot whether you get anything good or not regardless of where its from. The prospect of finding hidden gems in a pile is intriguing, but if the seller regularly deals with this type of stuff, it's more unlikely that what you cant see is anything good at all.

I would check their feedback as a seller to find out what kind of items they have sold in the past to see what they regularly deal with. Some sellers who know what they are doing make a pile and make sure the good stuff is visible to make you think there is more underneath to drive up the price, but it ends up being a bunch of fluff. Its the spaghetti underneath the meatballs.

Im not saying thats what they are doing because I didn't see anything amazing, but its usually a good idea to play it safe and bid on what you can see. Maybe the fact that there is nothing amazing visible means there is a legit chance on finding some goodies...Maybe thats what they want you to think...Maybe one has a purple claw, but which pile?

If anyone does get one or any of these lots, let the rest of us know what you get!

[nerzhin]

Good points made.
I am guessing the seller is not totally naive, as each picture has a claw or other desirable figure prominently placed. I did notice one lot has a light blue claw just barely poking out the left side, but since it is such a recognizable design, it could be a very deliberate attempt at half-hiding.
Of course, after studying zoomed in pictures of little plastic men, dissecting every rubber curve and bicep in hopes of discovering something anomalous and valuable, one must venture outside, stare at the sky for awhile, and wonder sadly if perhaps life has left one behind.
In other words, I stared at all those auction pictures too damn long.

[SmokinGun]

Maybe I should say holy smacks is that a class A!

As far as I can tell I dont see anything really good other than claws and sunshines. Im not a fan of piled up figures auctions like these. No matter how big the pile is. Being that these are canadian auctions Im wanna know what the hell is underneath those piles. I gave the seller a message about posting better picture of each lot. Hopefully we'll seen them soon.

Edited by SmokinGun, 25 August 2012 - 04:14 PM.

[ironoak]

Maybe I should say holy smacks is that a class A!

As far as I can tell I dont see anything really good other than claws and sunshines. Im not a fan of piled up figures auctions like these. No matter how big the pile is. Being that these are canadian auctions Im wanna know what the hell is underneath those piles. I gave the seller a message about posting better picture of each lot. Hopefully we'll seen them soon.

I posted the same question but have not gotten a reply yet

[cmf]

Maybe I should say holy smacks is that a class A!

As far as I can tell I dont see anything really good other than claws and sunshines. Im not a fan of piled up figures auctions like these. No matter how big the pile is. Being that these are canadian auctions Im wanna know what the hell is underneath those piles. I gave the seller a message about posting better picture of each lot. Hopefully we'll seen them soon.

Thats a totally legit request and a great idea. I would actually be more skeptical if they didn't honor your request. Collectors are more scam-savvy nowadays. I was staring at those pics too and noticed alot of non-muscle stuff poking out, so its actually less than 300 MUSCLE sculpts, but how much less?

Piles to me mean the dealer is trying to bluff by not showing their hand. Most sellers use the MUSCLE square we are all familiar with, sometimes several pictures worth.

Im hoping the winner/winners of the auctions let us know if they got anything good if they are LRG members(which I think they will most likely be). It would be cruel for them not to! Its like taking the mystery box on a gameshow.

[ALLSPORTDVD]

There are 2 class A figures showing across 5 lots and over 1000 figures so the chances of some being below the surface are quite slim IMO

[cmf]

There are 2 class A figures showing across 5 lots and over 1000 figures so the chances of some being below the surface are quite slim IMO

Agreed. Still somewhat curious I have to admit.

[ironoak]

Maybe I should say holy smacks is that a class A!

As far as I can tell I dont see anything really good other than claws and sunshines. Im not a fan of piled up figures auctions like these. No matter how big the pile is. Being that these are canadian auctions Im wanna know what the hell is underneath those piles. I gave the seller a message about posting better picture of each lot. Hopefully we'll seen them soon.

Have you heard from the seller yet?

[SmokinGun]

Have you heard from the seller yet?

Nope. I'll give him another holla soon.

[ironoak]

Nope. I'll give him another holla soon.

Thanks I'm trying again soon also. Would be great to get some other pictures up.

[BaltanII]

This seller had some previous MUSCLE auctions with clearly visible and neatly arranged figures that included some notable class A figures (including purple 154 ). Odds are these bulk lots aren't filled with gems and the class As that did sneak into these lots are the exceptions, not the rule.

[ironoak]

This seller had some previous MUSCLE auctions with clearly visible and neatly arranged figures that included some notable class A figures (including purple 154 ). Odds are these bulk lots aren't filled with gems and the class As that did sneak into these lots are the exceptions, not the rule.

I sent another message in the hope we can get a spread out shot of the figures. I have a feeling they won't post anymore and want that "what if" factor. I am doubting there will be any gems in these lots. seems like the seller knows what they have and put these piles together in a deliberate manner

[SmokinGun]

Well, got a reply from the seller and this is what he said.

Sorry don't have the time....too many!

Guess I'll keep an eye on that purple claw.

[ironoak]

Here is what I got from the seller about pictures:

"Sorry again dude but the listing package our client choose comes with limited photographs.

Hopefully you can still see some good ones!"

What a joke! They know what they are doing here

Edited by ironoak, 26 August 2012 - 12:21 PM.

[walker13.1]

Maybe I should say holy smacks is that a class A!

As far as I can tell I dont see anything really good other than claws and sunshines. Im not a fan of piled up figures auctions like these. No matter how big the pile is.

Several super rares have been found in auctions like these. Both Drunken Masters were in piled auctions.

[TMAN]

You can also see figures with marked feet. I wonder how many there are that we can't see. Too many enticing factors that are aimed at collectors, makes me vary suspicious.
1-huge piles of color and flesh
2-coming from Canada
3-sunshines and claws purposely placed on top.
4-refusal to add pictures (this one always kills me, I'm buying somthing from you, yet you don't want to let me see what I'm paying for)?

I belive I've read a thread on LRG where someone set up fake auction(s) coming from Canada. I wonder if there a way to Verify that these are indeed from Canada.

[ironoak]

You can also see figures with marked feet. I wonder how many there are that we can't see. Too many enticing factors that are aimed at collectors, makes me vary suspicious.
1-huge piles of color and flesh
2-coming from Canada
3-sunshines and claws purposely placed on top.
4-refusal to add pictures (this one always kills me, I'm buying somthing from you, yet you don't want to let me see what I'm paying for)?

I belive I've read a thread on LRG where someone set up fake auction(s) coming from Canada. I wonder if there a way to Verify that these are indeed from Canada.

I can tell you this if I win and this comes from somewhere other than Canada I'm returning to sender and getting my money back.

[JetEyeNight]

Well, got a reply from the seller and this is what he said.



Guess I'll keep an eye on that purple claw.

I checked all of the lots, and didn't see a purple claw. What are you looking at exactly?

[SmokinGun]

I checked all of the lots, and didn't see a purple claw. What are you looking at exactly?

[Ericnilla]

I see the Purple Claw, but id rather not point it out as im bidding on it.

[TMAN]

I see the Purple Claw, but id rather not point it out as im bidding on it.

DANG!!! I thought I was the only one that spotted that.