Baggies, the facts!

[alex]

That is interesting as I ran across the same thing with my boxed CIPSA POTA figures. The accessories and clothing for the Urko figure is sealed in a crinkly baggie and the stuff for the Ursus figure is sealed in a softer baggie. All of my Mego POTA mailer figures are in the crinkly type baggie.

And another interesting thing is that I recently purchased a POTA soldier figure from someone and it was sent in a small box with packing peanuts, but the figure was in a plastic bag to protect it and I just happened to have it laying next to my mailer box figures one day and realized that the baggie is almost identical. I asked the seller and he said that it wasn't from a mailer figure. He is not sure where it came from, but he never owned any mailer figures so we are pretty sure it's not from a mailer. But you would be hard pressed to know that it wasn't if you had them side by side, as I did.

I actually make plastic for a living, and I tell u the world of plastic is a big place, with gezillions types of plastic granuals, each mixed in a way giving a differant type of property.I doubt it very much if u could write down a formula what bags were used for what. Maybe mego changed manufactures a few times, even then mego giving them specifics what they want, the manufacturers could of got differant batches of granules from differant plants(I know I do), but still keeping within tollerance. Ive kept plastic with print, for referance (5 years), what was once soft, has now gone crinkly and brittle, it all depends what kind of conditions it was kept in, it basically changes its structure through time. At the end of the day, I think mego simply wanted a clear bag, that would seal under heat, and that was it, they werent bothered how each batch came in as, all this is, is only a bag inside a box.

[vulcan2074]

And of course, these are just opinions floating around, no right or wrong answer. It's all in the personal preference of the collector.

Exactly. You should collect the way that makes you happy. Because in the end thats all that really matters
Sammy

[megoapesnut]

And of course, these are just opinions floating around, no right or wrong answer. It's all in the personal preference of the collector.

[megoapesnut]

I would rather have the cello missing, than replaced. However, as Sammy said, I would rather just wait for one that had original cello. Unless it was an Uber rare piece that I had been looking for, for a long time and never showed up for sale anywhere. Then I would take missing, replaced, original, whatever popped up.

[vulcan2074]

Would you rather buy a box missing the cello or the insert?

Neither. I would just wait for one that had them both.
Sammy

[LonnieFisher]

Would you rather buy a box missing the cello or the insert?

[megoapesnut]

Wouldn't be able to tell. At least I wouldn't be able to if it was a good job. Others might know some telltales. I was referring to a sale or auction where the seller described the piece as having cello replaced. If it was replaced and I couldn't tell, then I obviously wouldn't be worried about it. It isn't something I look for when I buy pieces either, just something I would avoid if the seller made me aware of it.

[LonnieFisher]

What if you couldn't tell the cello was replaced? What then? How could you tell?

[megoapesnut]

Yes, I am in agreement with everyone. That would be a deal breaker for me. I'd probably rather have none on the box than a replacement. It would certainly have to be a very hard to find piece for me to even consider purchasing, I would rather wait and find one that has nice original cello.

[dumbldor]

How about a replace window box cello? or those cello head bands?

[Remco Monster]

How about a replace window box cello? or those cello head bands?

Though I prefer original head bands, if they are missing, or repro, it doesn't bother me too much.

A replaced cello is a no-no in my collection. However, if it were a really hard to find and/or pricey piece, and I were getting it for a hell of a deal, I could deal with it, though it would always bother me a little until the piece was upgraded.

[vulcan2074]

How about a replace window box cello? or those cello head bands?

I personally wouldn't make that change to the box. As far as the cello band I would just go with out
Sammy

[DCSTING]

Price sticker fan myself....I have boxed and carded Mego's that I will not sell BECAUSE of the price sticker....for some reason I am a BIG sucker for K-Mart stickers.

[clemso]

How about a replace window box cello? or those cello head bands?

[palitoy]

I prefer a price sticker, if it's an old haunt? I'll pay more.