my own little poll / Kresge

[Twiki1979]

I just want to get a heads up....how many of my fellow mego freaks are going after the kresge? :smile:

[toys2cool]

lol! me :smiley1:

[cjefferys]

Nah, I don't collect carded, only boxed or loose, so no Kresges for me.

[Megospidey]

stay away - he's mine. And you all know why.

[Twiki1979]

I knew it was you guys.....the only reason i brought it up is because why all the action now? Aren't we all 20 second snipers here? :licklips:

[Megospidey]

"going after" can mean bidding or watching until the end :wink:

[Megospidey]

And it's not hidden any longer..

[clemso]

And it's not hidden any longer..

If its not hidden, post the link :yes:

[highquality]

Ah, I see it. Thanks for the heads up.

It would be great to own, but why start something I probably won't finish?

I'm a Loosie anyway.

[vulcan2074]

I thought I was the only one looking at the Hidden Shazam Kresge, Drats LOL :beaming1:
Sammy

[Twiki1979]

Well I didn't post the link because i don't want to make anyone mad,it's just I can't figure out why the big amount now ? I know it's rare but i mean...it's not THAT rare is it?

[saucerful]

I think it is pretty rare, Twiki. I'll let the heavies weigh in here, but since my adult collecting began I have not seen this ever sell on the low end.

[rche]

it only takes two bidders with deep pockets for any K card

[Megospidey]

He's the most popular of the Mego figures and he doesn't come up for sale very often on a Kresge card.

[Grayz]

Right, I'm new here any it seems like you're all talking another language! lol

[Megospidey]

Well since it's not hidden any longer (he put "Mego" in the description so you can find it doing a simple "Mego" search as long as you check the title and description box), here's the link we're talking about:

vintage 1972 spiderman doll - eBay (item 250448241217 end time Jun-29-09 19:48:39 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250448241217&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&salenotsupported)

And yes...I will be bidding on it. Been wanting this one for a while :yes:

[Twiki1979]

wow i can't believe you posted the link :terror: uh oh,here we go....:drool_y:

[Megospidey]

^^ What does it matter now? Anyone can find it since it's no longer hidden. And I think as this goes higher, you're going to have a lot of watchers and a lot less actual bidders. And I don't think it's going to fetch anything outrageous since it's not in mint condition.

[Twiki1979]

How is it not hidden? Did he add mego to the title?

[Megospidey]

^^ Have you not been reading your own thread? You can do a search with title and description (which most people do)...the word "Mego" is now in his description.

That is how it not hidden. An auction is only hidden if the word "Mego" or "Kresge" is NOT in either the title or the description, since people can search both.

Highquality found it after he added "mego" and "kresge" to the description.

BTW - it really was no longer hidden once you started this post. People began looking for it immediately.

[saucerful]

Twiki is still learning the ropes. He is a good guy.
Chalk one up to education on this one, guys.
Bryan

[supercrazy]

Well I have only seen like two Kresge Spidey's for sale. I think it is very rare as with any Kresge's.

[Megospidey]

Oh, I'm not upset with him at all Bryan...not one bit.

And even though he "semi-outed" the auction :smiley1: by starting this thread, the real "outing" occurred from the seller who probably without even realizing it will actually get more hits now for his auction than before.

I'm still going after him (spidey that is)...

[Megospidey]

Also just noticed in the auction description that he misspelled "Kresege" - too bad he didn't misspell "Mego"

[supercrazy]

He belongs in the Spidey Shrine at Megospidey's place.

[Twiki1979]

Sorry if i did something wrong by asking,i normally wouldn't have but i haven't even bid on him at all and before i made this post he was already over $200 so I was dying to know why everyone was bidding now instead of waiting which i thought was "the norm"

[Megospidey]

^^ No apology necessary Twiki - I was more confused as to why you didn't understand he was no longer hidden than anything...it's all good brother!

[Twiki1979]

Twiki is still learning the ropes. He is a good guy.
Chalk one up to education on this one, guys.
Bryan


Damn right i'm still learning the ropes :smiley1: I just bought a few mego's from a guy in Nevada that he said we're all original and his brother gave them to him back in 1980...well,i got them in and they all have DM parts all over them....can't hide the big DM in supergirls shoes.....Trust me,i'm learning the hard way....:muh:

[Twiki1979]

^^ No apology necessary Twiki - I was more confused as to why you didn't understand he was no longer hidden than anything...it's all good brother!

I didn't know you could search descriptions,i thought it had to be in the title...that's how i always search out stuff so you just taught me that:yes:

This is just the first mego i've ever seen go so high on the first couple of days...usually it's in the last 20 minutes and i just had to know why:wink:

Your gonna win him anyway....so it's all good:smile:

[supercrazy]

Twiki it's good to always check with the guys here. They are knowledgeable and have a lot of experience in this field. Anytime you need help just ask us and we will help you. Good luck on collecting and Welcome to the Boards.

[toys2cool]

BTW - it really was no longer hidden once you started this post. People began looking for it immediately.

definitely, I knew as soon as I read this thread,that I was doomed :embarassed:

[saucerful]

Cool, Megospidey...…all good
:-)

Twiki, you know that I am always available to help on email or pm.
Plus all the folks here on threads, you won't get burned if you ask for help.

MEGOly,
Bryan

[dumbldor]

I wouldn't call this a hidden auction at all because it comes up in a title and description search.

Keep in mind, though, if you post about something that is still "live" on ebay, it will draw attention to it, regardless of whether or not it is a hidden auction. To the members of this site, crisp MIP Megos are like crack to a drug addict.

[toys2cool]

I wouldn't call this a hidden auction at all because it comes up in a title and description search.



it was hidden ;)

he added that like 3 days later :14:

[dumbldor]

it was hidden ;)

he added that like 3 days later :14:

Oh, I see that now. That would be annoying if I had found it and were tracking it and someone called attention to it.

[starsky]

very nice!!

[Twiki1979]

I don't think this would have stayed hidden for long...at the price it's at and the fact that it's only been up for 2 days...still has more than 8 days to go!

[toys2cool]

I don't think this would have stayed hidden for long...at the price it's at and the fact that it's only been up for 2 days...still has more than 8 days to go!

it would've stayed hidden from the museum :grin: I bet only a few members noticed it before it was talked about here

but it's cool,the guys who had spotted him were planning on spending a lot anyways

[saucerful]

Twiki, I have learned this lesson here on the boards and it comes up every now and again....some people feel differently, but most of the members here prefer that folks do not publicly post "hidden auctions" so that they can be won in secret and then shared afterwards. In many cases, "outing the hiddens" actually does make a difference in the bidding and the end price. Sending PM's and emails to chat with specific members is totally okay.

[rchatlin]

He's the most popular of the Mego figures and he doesn't come up for sale very often on a Kresge card.

From 2 very reputable sellers...

Take your pick:

SPIDER-MAN MEGO Sealed on a KRESGE CARD~ (http://cgi.ebay.com/SPIDER-MAN-MEGO-Sealed-on-a-KRESGE-CARD_W0QQitemZ290292883663QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item4396cde0cf&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116)

Spider-Man Mego 8" Super Heroes figure '72 MOC Kresge (http://cgi.ebay.com/Spider-Man-Mego-8-Super-Heroes-figure-72-MOC-Kresge_W0QQitemZ360095045746QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item53d7565872&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116)

If only I had my choice of 2 different RC Batman figures on a first issue card.

r
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[Megospidey]

^^ Hey Rob -

The figure being sold by John (superdupersuperstore) is the same figure I bid on about 2 and half years ago...I came in second. I know what he paid for it and he's asking more than double for it now.

The second figure has extensive restoration work done to the card, so I'm not interested in it.

I've been patiently waiting for another one to come up...I'm hoping I can get this one for about what I lost the other one last time.

However, I believe Lonnie Fisher is bidding on this one...so who knows.

[Twiki1979]

2k for a kresge spidey?? is that right??

[Megospidey]

^^ I don't think so. The first one has been for sale for about 2 years and hasn't sold. The second one about a year and hasn't sold. So I would say no....at least not in the condition those two are in.

[Twiki1979]

so probably half that then?? I'm amazed that the Kresge ones are so far over the regular ones

[toys2cool]

2k for a kresge spidey?? is that right??

actually about a year ago a seller had listed about 30 carded figures, remember guys he had all the Kresge cards,well his Spidey was mint and it for like $4K

[clemso]

Damn right i'm still learning the ropes :smiley1: I just bought a few mego's from a guy in Nevada that he said we're all original and his brother gave them to him back in 1980...well,i got them in and they all have DM parts all over them....can't hide the big DM in supergirls shoes.....Trust me,i'm learning the hard way....:muh:

Hey that sucks Twiki, no one shoud have to learn the hard way, new or not.
If in doubt, always ask the museum (unless its a hidden auction :smiley1:), Weve got a lot of expert dm spotters over here who could perhaps save you some hassle.

Clem

[Megospidey]

actually about a year ago a seller had listed about 30 carded figures, remember guys he had all the Kresge cards,well his Spidey was mint and it for like $4K

If I remember correctly, two people got in a bidding war over that figure. Not sure it would bring that kind of money now, but who knows on a true minty Kresge carded figure.

This figure (the auction we're discussing) should go between $800-1200 based upon what I've noticed over the past 4 or 5 years (and I've been tracking these - sadly, not many have come up for sale to track).

But with the recession still on us...who knows where people will drop out. Maybe someone will get it for a song :wink_y:

[ScottA]

I love Kresges and only have 2 MOC. But I'll stay away from this one for you.

[Megospidey]

^^ Scott, do not do that for me. If this is a figure you want, go for it brother! You will not offend me one bit.

John - I've owned a repro-carded one and I do not think this one is a repro. I've seen an original carded one, and it looks every bit the real deal.

But...I would love to hear some others chime in on this.

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

This is the first time I have seen one of these and I must say I am surprised that it has the same two pictures on each side of the figure. I am also surprised that this is one of the hardest to find considering it was the best-selling figure - obviously I know very little about Kresges.

[Twiki1979]

you and me both slippery....:yeah:

[Twiki1979]

Careful fellas, see that price tag in the corner? I think the tag is a repro.


They make repro TAGS??

[saucerful]

The whole card would be reproduction. Kresge original cards had preprinted price tags in the corner

[toys2cool]

I'm pretty sure it's original :grin:

[Megospidey]

Well, it ended for a little over $1200. Someone wanted him a little bit more than me...I ended up third.

Congrats on whoever won him. Was it someone here?

[AusTex]

I ended up second, hoping someone here won him!

[rche]

there seems to be a surge in the high end spidey market. Not in the quantity of items available, but in prices realized on them

[MegoGeek]

I wouldn't go as far as saying someone got a deal, but that's not a bad price considering how rare that piece is.

[toys2cool]

I thought it was a good deal, but I didn't expect it to go that high at this time

[Megospidey]

^^ me neither :cry: I want a spidey Kresge for my collection in the worst way. One of my distinct childhood "Mego" memories is working my magic on Mom to get this figure. I can still remember putting it on the counter to pay for it.

[Megospidey]

This one would be my second choice. Wonder if another spidey will surface...one can only hope

Vintage Superman Mego 1972 MOC 8 Inch Action Figure - eBay (item 200358310934 end time Jul-07-09 09:52:44 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200358310934&viewitem=&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D1&category=1169&salenotsupported)

[saucerful]

Revvin up again! Just saw this on da bay

[toys2cool]

This one would be my second choice. Wonder if another spidey will surface...one can only hope

Vintage Superman Mego 1972 MOC 8 Inch Action Figure - eBay (item 200358310934 end time Jul-07-09 09:52:44 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200358310934&viewitem=&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D1&category=1169&salenotsupported)

yeah that one's awesome, but the condition of the package has problems, so i don't see this one coming close to the Spidey

[AusTex]

Nice! Skinny foot wear version to "boot" :)