Carded, Boxed or Loose?

[Bionic Joe]

Both the TOYROOM and MEGO73 make excellent repo boxes and cards, Something you may want to consider if you collect loose figures

[dumbldor]

Rick, you can do all 3, you just have to be patient and be willing to settle for some of the rarer carded figures in lower grade, at least in the short term, not only due to cost but also limited availability. Don't be discouraged by the outcome of the Vegas auctions. You can have a carded GA, Aquaman, Lizard, or Riddler for much less than those went for, but they probably won't be top grade.

[hyperjoe]

I like loose. Its easier to make love to them.

[Action Martin]

Both the TOYROOM and MEGO73 make excellent repo boxes and cards, Something you may want to consider if you collect loose figures

That's what I do. I buy loose and then get Anthony's boxes for them.

[NewForce]

Rick, you can do all 3, you just have to be patient and be willing to settle for some of the rarer carded figures in lower grade, at least in the short term, not only due to cost but also limited availability. Don't be discouraged by the outcome of the Vegas auctions. You can have a carded GA, Aquaman, Lizard, or Riddler for much less than those went for, but they probably won't be top grade.

thanks...I will admit, your collection has been "motivating" me to want to continue to collect all 3 niches...and I don't have to have "perfect" cards/bubbles, as I am a loose collector by nature... guess i will stick to the status quo for now...

[ScottA]

I've been going after all 3 for years now - loose, boxed and carded.

I have everybody loose.

I only need 5 boxed (Goblin, Batman, Conan, Batgirl and Invisible Girl). I haven't been able to find any of these at a good price in a good box.

But I need 13 of them carded, which includes WW, Goblin, Aquaman, Arrow, Riddler, etc. The realistic ones I'm looking for are Thor, Conan, Invisible Girl and Mxy plus all the Titans.

I just want one of each and don't need/want every variation of them all except for Robin of course. And I wouldn't mind having one on the duel card.

[toystalker]

carded and boxed for me, i dont really like loose stuff, well on top of that my customers dont like it either.

those looking for original carded aquaman frankens i can help, as new force could tell you my good service is always available

but yeah if im to keep a piece it would have to be carded or boxed or its gets sold on

[spaceace35]

loose is fine especially for price

[jessica]

Like them loose, because of pricing...and because all I want to do is customize their outfits.

[Wee67]

I'm similar to Scott in my collecting- I finished my loose WGSH collection a few years back. Now I'm a few away in boxed and carded.

Dan (dumbldore) was right on in saying it is doable. It just takes time and the willingness to get a lesser card or box. I do not see myself ever getting a carded Iron Man or Wonder Woman, but I'd jump on one with a lifted bubble and beat-up card.

Right now I'm focusing on finding my last three boxes- Batgir, Supergirl and Thor.