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Title: OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!
Post by: thebinmann on March 28, 2010, 09:25:34 PM: OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OOP-Warhammer-Citadel-scenario-dwarf-Osrim-Chardz_W0QQitemZ330416345172QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Wargames_RL?hash=item4cee595054

OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!
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Post by: Svennn on March 28, 2010, 09:30:31 PM: That is diabolical and the buyer wants their bumps feeling.

I have sold un-released Dwarves for less than that. And if anybody else wants one of these I will gladly sell mine for £200 ;)
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Post by: thebinmann on March 28, 2010, 09:32:25 PM: Quote from: Svennn on March 28, 2010, 09:30:31 PM
That is diabolical and the buyer wants their bumps feeling.

I have sold un-released Dwarves for less than that. And if anybody else wants one of these I will gladly sell mine for £200 ;)

Stick it on ebay quick, or find a way of cotacting the runner up!
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Post by: Hammers on March 28, 2010, 09:49:39 PM: That lump-a-lead causing so much excitement?! My God, you fellas are easy to please...
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Post by: thebinmann on March 28, 2010, 09:52:10 PM: Quote from: Hammers on March 28, 2010, 09:49:39 PM
That lump-a-lead causing so much excitement?! My God, you fellas are easy to please...

I mean come on it's just insane, it's just a dwarf with a two-handed sword!
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Post by: Hammers on March 28, 2010, 09:54:26 PM: Quote from: thebinmann on March 28, 2010, 09:52:10 PM
I mean come on it's just insane, it's just a dwarf with a two-handed sword!

Yes? :)
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Post by: thebinmann on March 28, 2010, 09:58:12 PM: Quote from: Hammers on March 28, 2010, 09:54:26 PM
Yes? :)

Nothing really, it just makes me wish I'd made better choices when I was 10 years old...
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Post by: thebinmann on March 28, 2010, 09:59:57 PM: Quote from: Hammers on March 28, 2010, 09:49:39 PM
That lump-a-lead causing so much excitement?! My God, you fellas are easy to please...

You should have heard what my wife said!
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Post by: Axebreaker on March 28, 2010, 10:11:30 PM: 330 pounds! o_o

Cheers
Christopher
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on March 28, 2010, 10:34:45 PM: I'm assuming it's 1:1 scale or the bidders are complete and utter moronic numpties with no concept of, well, anything really :?

cheers

James
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Post by: cheetor on March 28, 2010, 10:42:40 PM: Quote from: thebinmann on March 28, 2010, 09:58:12 PM
Nothing really, it just makes me wish I'd made better choices when I was 10 years old...

You did. You chose not to grow into the sort of person who pays +£300 for a nondescript miniature just because it is collect-a-ma-ble.

Sounds like a good choice for you.

Good luck to both buyer and seller, I hope that the transaction makes them both happy.
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Post by: white knight on March 28, 2010, 10:45:16 PM: Quote from: Svennn on March 28, 2010, 09:30:31 PM
I have sold un-released Dwarves for less than that.

It's true, I bought some. :-*
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Post by: oldskoolrebel on March 28, 2010, 10:47:23 PM: I'm not going to question the sanity of it, mainly because I've seen people spend as much on a night out... Seriously!

Personally I think in both of these examples just goes to show some people have too much money!

Cheers

Andy
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Post by: General Roos on March 28, 2010, 10:58:06 PM: Eh...? ???
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Post by: archangel1 on March 28, 2010, 10:59:35 PM: I find it odd that many people will pay eBay prices for items that, although not true in this case maybe, are often still available for normal retail. This auction, though, is right out to lunch!
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Post by: HerbyF on March 28, 2010, 11:09:27 PM: OMG is right. For that much money someone could have bought a complete dwarven army professionally painted.
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Post by: Calimero on March 28, 2010, 11:16:08 PM: :o That’s sick…
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Post by: Funghy-Fipps on March 29, 2010, 12:21:47 AM: Last Autumn I was digging through some boxes of discarded gaming items and decided to flog some of what I'd unearthed on ebay. Amongst the random assortment of miniatures were three Mordheim Averlander mercs, which had been crudely painted and had had their tabs snipped off so they could be glued to scenic bases. Anyway I stripped them and listed the trio on ebay as a group with a 99p starting bid and, seven days later, they were auctioned for a rather substantial £46 (substantial considering I'd paid six quid for them seven-or-so years previously). I knew they were oop, but I never imagined they'd fetch such a price especially as they were by no means in mint condition. Obviously it's not nearly as much as our dwarven friend fetched, but I must admit I was rather astounded at the time. I mean £50 is £50 (actually the buyer was in the US, so once you factor in exchange rate....)! Still, mustn't grumble...
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Post by: cianty on March 29, 2010, 07:34:20 AM: The OOP Averlander and Kislevite models for Mordheim are the rarest Mordheim models and especially the Kislevite Bear Tamer always generate ridiculous prices.

But this dwarf is.. that's just crazy... o_o
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Post by: Hammers on March 29, 2010, 07:39:18 AM: Quote from: cianty on March 29, 2010, 07:34:20 AM
Kislevite Bear Tamer

I could actually use a mini like that. Are there any pictures?
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Post by: bc99 on March 29, 2010, 07:57:42 AM: I've been looking for the Kislevite warband for Mordheim forever. I always got outbid (by a guy in Canada, he won every time). I even bid about $80 for them, and still lost as it went over $100.

Anybody have some?

Okay back on topic, I guess if it's worth it to you, it's okay. I don't see the worth of it in that model, but somebody does. Very interesting, a collector for sure.
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Post by: white knight on March 29, 2010, 08:42:19 AM: Quote from: cianty on March 29, 2010, 07:34:20 AM
The OOP Averlander and Kislevite models for Mordheim are the rarest Mordheim models and especially the Kislevite Bear Tamer always generate ridiculous prices.

I sold most of my mordheim kislevites to a forum member a while ago (all but the bear tamer, which I'm not parting with) .

Are the averlanders the one with the huge hats, halberds/greatswords/pistols and the oversized puffy sleeves? I have them in the "to list for sale" pile, was going to offer them on here at some point, but seems like I should put them on ebay and retire. :o
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Post by: Erny on March 29, 2010, 09:03:32 AM: Interesting to see if the same bloke has been winning all the recent silly money characters recently. Could be we have someone new to collecting with more money than knowledge. Its only the stuff specifically labeled as a scenario character going for silly money I've seen some of the characters not labeled as such go for reasonable prices recently.
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Post by: warbeads on March 29, 2010, 11:16:56 AM: Quote from: bc99 on March 29, 2010, 07:57:42 AM
<snip>
Okay back on topic, I guess if it's worth it to you, it's okay. I don't see the worth of it in that model, but somebody does. Very interesting, a collector for sure.
Egg-zactly, bc99!

This is the Free Market 8) at work and as long as it's not your money :D they are spending you should support it in all it's insanity. :o This isn't the 1970's and 50 cent figures anymore. ;)

And as disinterested party I admit I agree with my wife on this one: "Makes your hobby buying look absolutely rational."
lol

Gracias,

Glenn
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Post by: Dewbakuk on March 29, 2010, 11:24:23 AM: How much does the Kislevite beartamer go for? I could use some cash to get more figures :)
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Post by: Dewbakuk on March 29, 2010, 11:25:44 AM: Here's the fig, although the left hand is optional (this isn't any of mine)

(http://www.coolminiornot.com/pics/pics11/img45c8e28209c61.jpg)
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Post by: Funghy-Fipps on March 29, 2010, 11:41:10 AM: Quote from: white knight on March 29, 2010, 08:42:19 AM
Are the averlanders the one with the huge hats, halberds/greatswords/pistols and the oversized puffy sleeves? I have them in the "to list for sale" pile, was going to offer them on here at some point, but seems like I should put them on ebay and retire.

These are the chaps I sold (sorry, the picture quality isn't up to much. Had I known how much they were worth I'd have taken more care!):

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc93/sicluceatlux/Moreebay023.jpg)

Shortly after I sold mine a Norwegian chap sold all six variants separately. Unlike mine his were in mint condition and one went for around £28, the others finishing up around the £20 mark. That's some investment!

Quote from: warbeads on March 29, 2010, 11:16:56 AM
...as disinterested party I admit I agree with my wife on this one: "Makes your hobby buying look absolutely rational."

Yeah, it makes my gaming expenditures look entirely plausible in comparison! ;)
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Post by: Thantsants on March 29, 2010, 12:27:14 PM: Quote
And as disinterested party I admit I agree with my wife on this one: "Makes your hobby buying look absolutely rational."

I'm too afraid to let my wife know I've been looking on ebay to use this to justify my lead addiction... :o
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Post by: Hammers on March 29, 2010, 12:30:22 PM: Quote from: Dewbakuk on March 29, 2010, 11:25:44 AM
Here's the fig, although the left hand is optional (this isn't any of mine)

(http://www.coolminiornot.com/pics/pics11/img45c8e28209c61.jpg)

Oh. Here's me thinking there would be a bear in it somewhere.
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Post by: Dewbakuk on March 29, 2010, 12:36:01 PM: Quote from: Hammers on March 29, 2010, 12:30:22 PM
Oh. Here's me thinking there would be a bear in it somewhere.

They did a bear too. Best to forget it ever existed however.
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Post by: white knight on March 29, 2010, 12:47:11 PM: Quote from: Funghy-Fipps on March 29, 2010, 11:41:10 AM
Shortly after I sold mine a Norwegian chap sold all six variants separately. Unlike mine his were in mint condition and one went for around £28, the others finishing up around the £20 mark. That's some investment!

yes, those are the ones and I'm pretty sure I have all 6 variants in mint condition. 8)
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Post by: white knight on March 29, 2010, 12:47:55 PM: Quote from: white knight on March 29, 2010, 12:47:11 PM
yes, those are the ones and I'm pretty sure I have all 6 variants in mint condition. 8)

Anyone want to buy them for £100? ;)
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Post by: Calimero on March 29, 2010, 01:26:25 PM: Quote from: white knight on March 29, 2010, 12:47:55 PM
Anyone want to buy them for £100? ;)

Only 100£ ??? are you really sure they are in good condition? You should, at least, ask for 200£ ;)
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Post by: Ming on March 29, 2010, 01:35:05 PM: It's more than likely the buyer was a British MP, living in their own fantasy world & offsetting the cost of the figure against expenses. Easily done.
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Post by: white knight on March 29, 2010, 01:38:45 PM: Quote from: Calimero on March 29, 2010, 01:26:25 PM
Only 100£ ??? are you really sure they are in good condition? You should, at least, ask for 200£ ;)

Well, I'm only going by the quote given by Funghy-Fipps, which would come to about £128, so at £100 they're a steal... ;)
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Post by: cianty on March 29, 2010, 06:07:30 PM: Whoever is interested: Here is a list of official Citadel miniatures for Mordheim, including the Bear Tamer (with Bear, of course!), the Averlanders, Ostlanders and all the other warbands.
http://boringmordheimforum.forumieren.com/mordheim-resources-f20/reference-official-citadel-miniatures-for-mordheim-t512.htm
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Post by: rob_alderman on March 30, 2010, 08:37:25 AM: Quote from: Ming on March 29, 2010, 01:35:05 PM
It's more than likely the buyer was a British MP, living in their own fantasy world & offsetting the cost of the figure against expenses. Easily done.

lol

I'm REALLY thinking of selling some Praetorians to make up funds for salute now...
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on March 30, 2010, 09:59:06 AM: GW Preatorians? PM me with what you've got and how much (but because it's on this thread I'm not too hopefull ;) )

cheers

James
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Post by: ogryn on March 30, 2010, 04:00:27 PM: I have an unreleased squat in exo armor, anybody need one of those?
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Post by: Calimero on March 30, 2010, 04:04:17 PM: Quote from: ogryn on March 30, 2010, 04:00:27 PM
I have an unreleased squat in exo armor, anybody need one of those?

That’s the best time of the year to put him on sale… Squat in exosuit look like Easter eggs! lol
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Post by: Darkoath on March 31, 2010, 04:46:29 PM: What does a mint box set of Pratorians go for on ebay now? The large box set with the special casualty miniature?

It really is amazing what some old slag piles that GW released sell for now. I started buying GW miniatues when they released the Fiend... which is a total slag pile.

Darkoath
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Post by: Calimero on March 31, 2010, 05:40:01 PM: Quote from: Darkoath on March 31, 2010, 04:46:29 PM
What does a mint box set of Pratorians go for on ebay now? The large box set with the special casualty miniature? ...

I bought the special boxed set of Praetorian Guard with the casualty figures, paint them, try to sell them without success… and finally GIVE them to an Hobby store so they can introduce new players to Warhammer 40k with painted figures rather than use the store’s unpainted ones… God, I can be dumb sometime! >:(
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Post by: rob_alderman on March 31, 2010, 06:43:38 PM: I think I got mine from someone whop tried to do something similar.

My dad found them in a car boot and said I dunno if they're worth anything, but here you go! I just went :o

Oh and I'm probably just going to rebase and paint them as VSF British with experimental Electric Rifles.
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Post by: Funghy-Fipps on March 31, 2010, 07:50:44 PM: Quote from: rob_alderman on March 31, 2010, 06:43:38 PM
Oh and I'm probably just going to rebase and paint them as VSF British with experimental Electric Rifles.

Hehe; I bet that's set the old-school GW Taliban's teeth a-gnashing! Improper use! Sacrilege! Infidel!

Mind you, despite their scarcity they don't fetch that much (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-40k-Imperial-Guard-Praetorian-Squad-x-7_W0QQitemZ170465688012QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Wargames_RL?hash=item27b08bf9cc). Give it another year or two and you'll be looking at triple figures...
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Post by: Doc Twilight on March 31, 2010, 08:05:14 PM: Heh, I got my Praetorians when I was living in London. The chap at the Bond Street store -insisted- that the set was a British exclusive that would not be marketed in the United States....;)

I did have and enjoy that set. Unfortunately, they were left at a house during a game, at which point the owner simply "stole them", and insisted that I had "given them" to him.

-Doc
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Post by: rob_alderman on April 01, 2010, 07:40:11 AM: Quote from: Funghy-Fipps on March 31, 2010, 07:50:44 PM

Hehe; I bet that's set the old-school GW Taliban's teeth a-gnashing! Improper use! Sacrilege! Infidel!

Mind you, despite their scarcity they don't fetch that much (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-40k-Imperial-Guard-Praetorian-Squad-x-7_W0QQitemZ170465688012QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Wargames_RL?hash=item27b08bf9cc). Give it another year or two and you'll be looking at triple figures...

hmm, yes! That probably would grind their gears.

Yeah, just a few more years... :D
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Post by: Luddite on April 05, 2010, 03:38:36 PM: The Osrim Chardz figure started at £0.99p

:o

Winning bid: £330.04p

I'm speechless...

I'll bet the seller wasn't... :D
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Post by: twrchtrwyth on April 06, 2010, 02:52:13 AM: Quote from: Doc Twilight on March 31, 2010, 08:05:14 PM
Heh, I got my Praetorians when I was living in London. The chap at the Bond Street store -insisted- that the set was a British exclusive that would not be marketed in the United States....;)

I did have and enjoy that set. Unfortunately, they were left at a house during a game, at which point the owner simply "stole them", and insisted that I had "given them" to him.

-Doc

WTF? The thieving b$*%@#d!