2012 Urban Safari Hunting Hauls (Garage Sale, Thrift Stores, Craigs, Rummage...)

[Peter Panda]

I was out on Long Island yesterday hitting some sales and thought I had made such an amazing score with buying a Transformers Fortress Maximus complete in the box until i talked to my buddy later and he scored this....

http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/gms/2983605570.html

[Nostalgiabuff]

is that for real and did he actually get it?

[Den82]

I'm seeing too much "too good to be true" stuff on Craigslist these days.

Whenever I see something like that, the first thought in my head is that it might be a local dealer trying to mess with others or give them a false lead so they can grab stuff somewhere else.

[theantiquetiger]

I got this Sega Genesis with three games for $5 yesterday

[Figuremod73]

"Genesis does what Nintendont"

Pretty good. Most people at the flea want $20 for a well used one.

[Peter Panda]

is that for real and did he actually get it?

He said he did get it but i'm not sure if/when i'll get to check it out but i guess he's bringing it to a show out there this weekend coming up

[Peter Panda]

I'm seeing too much "too good to be true" stuff on Craigslist these days.

Whenever I see something like that, the first thought in my head is that it might be a local dealer trying to mess with others or give them a false lead so they can grab stuff somewhere else.

I don't know i've seen alot of stuff that is pretty unbelievable come up for sale,a guy at chiller picked up eternia for 15 bucks in Farmingdale

[Den82]

Please, stop telling me this stuff. I don't want to here it.

Today I got the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 and all the original four figures 100% complete for $50. But I also grossly over paid for a box of Star Wars stuff.

The guy contacted me on Craigslist and man, his basement is loaded with some greatness. But he wants a BIG price for it all. I was dealing with him on the phone at his dad's house where it is, so it was difficult. But we may be meeting up and as he said, "inventorying" it all.

I offered up nearly $1,000 and it's still not enough. I have no idea what he is thinking.

[rche]

I was out on Long Island yesterday hitting some sales and thought I had made such an amazing score with buying a Transformers Fortress Maximus complete in the box until i talked to my buddy later and he scored this....

http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/gms/2983605570.html

we need some pics of this!!

[Splitty]

----^ speaking of Craigs List ads that are way overpirced, I just had to share this local one somewhere because it's so frickin' neat.
I have no idea the prices of pinball machines, but I'm sure it's overpirced. However a 1989 Elvira and Monsters working one is so sweet. If I was a RICH person I would totally buy it.

http://salem.craigslist.org/clt/2972158550.html

Sadly, I can only gawk at the ad until it's deleted.

*edit* I just saw some YouTube videos of it, it IS sweet.

[Peter Panda]

Please, stop telling me this stuff. I don't want to here it.

Today I got the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 and all the original four figures 100% complete for $50. But I also grossly over paid for a box of Star Wars stuff.

The guy contacted me on Craigslist and man, his basement is loaded with some greatness. But he wants a BIG price for it all. I was dealing with him on the phone at his dad's house where it is, so it was difficult. But we may be meeting up and as he said, "inventorying" it all.

I offered up nearly $1,000 and it's still not enough. I have no idea what he is thinking.

Oh,I'm sorry...Didn't mean to sound like a jerk or anything I was just saying that there are alot of deals out there as well as wayyy overpriced stuff...just gotta get lucky i guess...you'll find some good scores this year i'm sure

[Nostalgiabuff]

picked up the GI Joe AT mobile command center today for $55.00 at a flea market. i wa shappy, i have had my eye on getting one of these for a while, pretty decent shape too

[theantiquetiger]

Another great day estate selling!!!

For .20 cents each - 25 redline Hot Wheels (ok condition)

$1 each - 2 vintage NFL bobbleheads (Washington and Atlanta)

$50 - a ton of more vintage Barbies

$25 - 4 vintage "Story Book" dolls

$5 - Matchbox carrying case full of slot cars

Plus, just some other rare stuff, i.e. McCoy Pottery, vintage movie/still cameras

[theantiquetiger]

I made a huge gamble today. For $30 a piece, I bought 40 Anri pieces (thats right $1200!!!). I am hoping to atleast double my money

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...r/386bc4cb.jpg

This collection of Anri's I bought last weekend for $1200, I sold them today for $2900!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (minus ebay fees )

[Duncan]

Decent day at a neighborhood sale. I went to the house of the woman who made my wedding cake almost 12 years ago, and thanked her again. It was a good cake. At other houses, I snagged a few Build-a-Bears for my kids, and 6 recent MIB Barbies. The Barbies are Disney Characters & special editions. I paid $5 each; they still had price tags in the $30 range. They'll be donated to Holiday Wish at X-mas. I also got 2 pots of black raspberry vines...which will probably feed the deer. Oh, I almost forgot - I got an Ohio State Fathead (OSU logo) for $2.