Got 8-12k laying about, then? Creechie needs a home.

[Monsters For Sale]

Yeah, but it wouldn't have that vintage "charm". Just joking, I would much rather have that life-size Creature in my shower.

Or the bottom of your fish tank.

(Seriously, your shower must be a lot bigger than mine.)

[Mord]

Or the bottom of your fish tank.

(Seriously, your shower must be a lot bigger than mine.)

Well, you must have a massive, Sea World-type fish tank.

[mjaycox]

Looks like after 3 relists and no chumps this guy is eating his $$. Try an IRA for the long haul. Stupid piece of plastic on a crappy card.
You got THAT much $ to spend on this stuff ,try giving some of it to charity. I used to.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CREATURE-FROM-THE-BLACK-LAGOON-SEALED-MOC-AHI-1974-FAMOUS-UNIVERSAL-MONSTERS-/111453306839?nma=true&si=GBBEcIJWTvpTGSSrRkfx2tLN6Ig%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

The seller is a good guy and a member here at the UMA. Let's not be mean spirited about this.

These carded Creatures have never been more popular , and I for one can't blame him for trying to turn a quick profit.

[Anton Phibes]

Agreed, Plus---it aint a stupid piece of plastic by any means. I paid $500 for a loose one back when I had money to spend on such things,lol. ahhhhh---the good old days. .

I was stunned at the asking price.....thats why I started the thread. But if that's what the market will uphold: the so be it. The figure itself is certainly in great shape. But I would have to sell a kidney to afford it.

[Frankenstein Rocks]

My concern on such an expensive figure whether your buying or selling Is shipping him, no matter how well you wrap him he's still moving around inside that bubble especially the way the boxes get thrown around, if I ever was lucky enough to come into money I would hope to pick one up in person.

[horrorhunter]

My concern on such an expensive figure whether your buying or selling Is shipping him, no matter how well you wrap him he's still moving around inside that bubble especially the way the boxes get thrown around, if I ever was lucky enough to come into money I would hope to pick one up in person.

If I had the money to drop 6 grand for a toy you better believe I would pony up to go get it in person. Mail carriers have a bad habit of crossing too many Kaiju battles in progress to sweat out the wait.

[poseablemonster]

I drove to pick up my carded creature in person.  I would not have risked mailing it.

Lester, you may think it's stupid to pay so much for a toy, but it's another thing to publicly bash members who have done so.  The seller of this item is a friend of mine, and a member of this group.  The price is not out of line, and if I didn't have one I would be a prospective buyer.  I'm not sure where your animosity toward this whole subject comes from, but I'm asking you politely to refrain from making these kinds of posts here on this forum. 

[Monsters For Sale]

I noticed that some toys attracted a bidder that acted as an agent for Japanese buyers who seemed to be very well heeled and very enthusiastic about monster items - especially any really rare Creature items.  They were a big factor in driving up museum-quality Creature collectibles.

Anything is worth what you are willing to pay.  Don't matter what anyone else thinks.

If you really believe that (I do), then it doesn't matter what they say, either.

[Mord]

 I've taken my fair share of ribbing for laying out a lot of cash for a few grail items. Trust me, I don't regret a single one.

[Mike Scott]

I noticed that some toys attracted a bidder that acted as an agent for Japanese buyers who seemed to be very well heeled and very enthusiastic about monster items -

You talking about "usbuyer" (however it was written)? Haven't seen/noticed that name in a long time.

[Wicked Lester]

I drove to pick up my carded creature in person.  I would not have risked mailing it.

Lester, you may think it's stupid to pay so much for a toy, but it's another thing to publicly bash members who have done so.  The seller of this item is a friend of mine, and a member of this group.  The price is not out of line, and if I didn't have one I would be a prospective buyer.  I'm not sure where your animosity toward this whole subject comes from, but I'm asking you politely to refrain from making these kinds of posts here on this forum.

I mentioned this auction to several people at work, a few who are collectors themselves of various things. Every one of them had the same reaction as me and THEN some.
I have just always had an issue with people paying IMO ridiculous prices on things,especially things like this. The same goes for people that have "grail" items and refused to sell them even when financially strapped.
Example,a few years ago I had a friend at work that ended up getting divorced. Instead of splitting the price of the Townhouse he let his ex have all the proceeds so she wouldn't go after his Hot Wheels collection worth conservatively $50,000.  She bought a mobile home. He had none and lived in the basement of a friends house. He had a beater car. He also had a MIB 60's KING KONG playset , A complete MIB Batman Utility belt. as well as several other upper end items. He refused to sell any of them and was bumming $ from me for gas $. THAT is just plain stupid. Get real and be sensible.

You all know how I feel now so I'll be civil and keep my mouth shut. But the next time some "grail" toy is seen commanding huge $$ just know I will be shaking my head and laughing. Hope whoever gets it really thinks it was worth all they went through to get it. SSHHHH. This is Lester being quiet now.

[Mike Scott]

But the next time some "grail" toy is seen commanding huge $$ just know I will be shaking my head and laughing. 

Just like all the thousands, millions of people who would be laughing at you for spending $10, $20 on some stupid monster toy. (Can you imagine throwing away good money on something like that?) Well, to each his own. It's not my money!

[horrorhunter]

The most I've paid for a collectible is in the $500 range. And, believe me, most of the world's population would think me an idiot for paying that much for "a bunch of toy monster rings" or "an old monster magazine (FM #1)". But I'm extremely glad I got those treasured items for those sums of money. They bring me much more joy than the money would.

I believe people should buy what they want for however much they want to spend on it. It's none of my business what other folks buy with their money.

[Wicked Lester]

Just like all the thousands, millions of people who would be laughing at you for spending $10, $20 on some stupid monster toy.

That is like comparing fish and chips to caviar. Actually I don't buy monster toys anymore. Only Horror reprint comics and pulp reprints. And most of those I resell.

[Mike Scott]

That is like comparing fish and chips to caviar.

And if you could afford to eat at a 4 star restaurant every night, you'd stay home and eat mac and cheese.