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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2013 18:50:15 GMT -6
Oh no they're in museum-like acrylic sealed cases. When AFA ships figures back to you they send the cases in clear plastic polybags which is probably the reason for the confusion? You just have to see them in person to see the professional work they do on them. I had a friend with a few AFA graded Star Wars figures and yeah the cases were awesome. If people are wondering if it adds value to a figure just search eBay for AFA figures and see what they are going for compared to a standard version. Lol @ branjita..... Where on earth did you find that picture ? Who in their right mind would do that? If there is a shower in that bathroom those figures are sooo fck'd. The bubbles will be dropping off the cards like lemmings off a cliff after a couple steamy showers. Plus there's the issue of wafting, airborne poop particles.... I don't want poop particles anywhere near my figures The poop particles would be the worst lol. Got a feeling the guy probably handles the figures and books without washing his hands too
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Post by Boddah on Nov 26, 2013 20:35:39 GMT -6
Other odors and moisture huh Boddah...? Is this your house? I don't think I could poop with all of those eyes on me but nah I was wondering because I'm a smoker and a pet owner… so I constantly worry that my figures are gonna get stanky. That's why I keep all of my figures locked in my bedroom closet. And as for the moisture, I was thinking worst case scenarios in my head like a flood or something haha
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2013 22:25:17 GMT -6
Guys please keep it civil. Remember we all have the right to have our own opinion. If someone wants to get their stuff graded then I say good for them.
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Post by SupremeKai on Nov 26, 2013 22:47:10 GMT -6
On occasion , I feel the need to be one of the most gargantuan Trolls the internet has ever laid digital eyes on. It validates my existence.
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Post by EisCelsius on Nov 26, 2013 23:30:04 GMT -6
Anyone who doubts the prestige and influence of AFA graded items should really check out what the vintage Star Wars and GI Joe figures typically sell for, even the loose ones without any packaging. While AFA may mean nothing to the average joe, serious collectors who appreciate high end items always give consideration to AFA graded figures. It's kind of like buying cars - get a trusty Ford and that's just fine, it gets the job done. Get a Ferrari and you're bound to turn some heads. Besides, just owning something that you know is worth a pretty penny just feels good. And those sealed AFA cases are like little time capsules and I personally think a figure looks its absolute best in an AFA case. But just like anything else, it all comes down to individual interest and appeal.
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Post by SupremeKai on Nov 27, 2013 0:47:15 GMT -6
I never said that there wasn't a legitimate reason for electing their service just that in this case its purpose was redundant. It's not the box that discerns value of the collectible. It's the box's contents. Of course there's a strong market for graded Star Wars figures. It's freaking Star Wars. The point is there is no demand for graded DBZ SH Figuarts, and this kid shouldn't expect to yield massive returns because of this grading. If anything it will deter 90% of collectors interested in buying these figures. Where is the point of grading something I could literally pick of the shelf, earnest of an uncirculated grading? Vintage items with grading sell at a premium because of the condition of the collectible, not the grading. The grading is just acknowledgement of the quality of condition and people are willing to spend extra to be assured of they are getting what they expect.
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Post by Ascat on Nov 27, 2013 2:39:33 GMT -6
i went to their site and saw a lot of info. im def thinking about doing this. but i might just do it for my rare figures only. its pretty pricey though.
majority of us would like to hang on to our stuff for the rest of our lives, but lets be honest... every one our figures (wether its 1 out of 1 million or 1 out 3) will get lost, destroyed, or sold eventually because were not immortal. im gonna do this not just to raise the value of my figure, but to also keep it protected and mint (for my benefit). Im gonna hang on to them until im old, gray, and demented. If my kids has no interest in dbz they could then sell it (which is where the AFA grading comes in to their benefit) a potentially high value.
it would be cool for my grand children to say "hey remember that anime figure grampa has? the one with the yellow big hair in that acrylic case? i heard its worth a lot, he said we could sell it after hes gone or lost his mind"
this way i could enjoy my figure until the end, and when im gone at least it went on to a good cause for my descendants.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2013 4:56:26 GMT -6
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Post by timone317 on Nov 27, 2013 5:44:58 GMT -6
SupremeKai Now I ask you...where is the point in questioning it? I also see it as a bit redundant but that's ONLY because I prefer everything loose and couldn't imagine seeing something locked in a box for years. You see it for what it is? Fine, don't get it. If he wants the figures graded for his collection I really don't see why it's a big deal for you.
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Post by Boddah on Nov 28, 2013 23:01:12 GMT -6
So yeah back to the topic, darthbardock would you say those cases could protect against smoke damage? Like are they air tight?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2013 0:26:47 GMT -6
I know from seeing a friends AFA Star Wars figures (he is a Star Wars freak lol) that the cases for those looked pretty airtight to me so I doubt these would be any different.
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Post by Boddah on Nov 29, 2013 12:20:08 GMT -6
Ah very good to hear! I take all the precautions I can to protect my figures from any smoke damage, but if I could get some high value figures graded and sealed in those cases I'd sleep much better at night haha
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Post by Branjita on Nov 29, 2013 18:10:44 GMT -6
lol what if the acrylic turns yellow from the smoke?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2013 19:17:09 GMT -6
Never heard of it happening but a good point Bran.
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Post by Boddah on Dec 1, 2013 9:49:40 GMT -6
lol what if the acrylic turns yellow from the smoke? Haha yeah that is a problem that I didn't even think of, smoke will definitely tint acrylic, plastic, and vinyl… I had to learn that the hard way with some of my non-DBZ figures, but luckily I've kept my DBZ stuff away from it. But it's a lot harder to tint than to get the scent stuck, the scent will stick to cardboard and plastic pretty quick, but it won't normally tint unless you have them out in the middle of the smoke constantly and let it sit with it.
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