Any interest in a repro Aquaman vs The Great White Shark set?

[reevefan78]

You're gonna have to get this thread locked to stop conversation.

And maybe it's just me, but it does suck the fun out to suggest that folks are sucking the fun out by discussing the price. I mean, why did you even start this thread? To discuss a cool project that you feel passionate about and that you would eventually sell in multiples, no?

You could just name your price and be done.
But people pretty much just talk about whatever they want to talk about.........especially on a discussion board.

Good point and maybe this thread has reached the end of the line at this point......we'll see. I can understand why friends of mine prefer to keep certain things to themselves or in private (i.e. pm's). Divulging too much information in a thread can sometimes backfire on a person. I know a lot of sites like this one forbid discussion of price and/or money and I can see why. Therefore I will keep the thread's focus on the project's progression from now on and will refrain from discussing price on the thread. If anyone is seriously interested they can simply pm me. Otherwise we will "test the waters" and try our luck with Ebay.

[sprytel]

You're gonna have to get this thread locked to stop conversation.

And maybe it's just me, but it does suck the fun out to suggest that folks are sucking the fun out by discussing the price. I mean, why did you even start this thread? To discuss a cool project that you feel passionate about and that you would eventually sell in multiples, no?

You could just name your price and be done.
But people pretty much just talk about whatever they want to talk about.........especially on a discussion board.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[sauce]

You're gonna have to get this thread locked to stop conversation.

And maybe it's just me, but it does suck the fun out to suggest that folks are sucking the fun out by discussing the price. I mean, why did you even start this thread? To discuss a cool project that you feel passionate about and that you would eventually sell in multiples, no?

You could just name your price and be done.
But people pretty much just talk about whatever they want to talk about.........especially on a discussion board.

[noelani72]

[B][COLOR="DarkRed"]Hello all,

2. If so what would be a good price point that collectors wouldn't mind paying that would allow them to have a repro of one of the "Holy Grails" of mego sets and also allow for the project to be worth investing in on my part?

..quoted from the very first post of this thread that dates back to October 2010.

sorry you didn't like the price conversation...think I am out.

[reevefan78]

If you are interested in purchasing this item once we have completed it please pm me. If you are not interested in purchasing it please do not pm me with criticisms or complaints about it. I no longer feel it is a good idea to discuss pricing on this thread. Sorry for any inconvenience this has or will cause anyone but I want to keep this thread fun and not have this turn into a back and forth debate regarding pricing and whether our reasons are sound or not. It will be what we decide is fair for our part in it and anyone that wants on board is more than welcome and anyone that doesn't won't hurt our feelings.....we just ask that you not be critical or judgmental of us for our reasoning by posting it on this thread. Please help keep this thread fun for all. Thanks in advance for your compliance.

[The Bat]

I have agree with MIB41...that if you price it too high to re-coop ALL your costs...then you run the risk of not selling very many at all.

You said it's a "labor of love"...but also state the it's to help you and your Mold maker feed your Family's. That sounds more like business venture to me. No offence intended.

[MIB41]

I think once someone has this in hand and can review the product, only then will you see if that price holds. Personally I have enjoyed seeing the progress shots. But I've also been keen to the fact this has been one big, long tease to market the item and gauge interest. Fair enough. Where I do step back with skepticism is the "feed the family" comments.

Anyone who has customized or started a small company will tell you, there are plenty of unaccounted hours, costs, and effort that never find balance with the final price tag. Hence the true meaning of "Labor of Love". You absorb that in the beginning, but eventually find yourself in the black if you make and price your product successfully.

As an artist, I admire the work done by those you have drafted into this venture. As a businessman I respect the risk of your investment to create a quality product and start your own enterprise to meet demand in this field. But as a buyer, I hesitate to pull out my wallet if your price is reasoned and advertised here to feed families and make a "lucrative" return before you've even built a name for yourself in the business. That leaves me cold. I hope you make a profit. I hope this supplements your main income. I just wouldn't use that as public reasoning in your pricing. Because, intended or not, that plants the wrong message in the consumer's mind. No one expects you to give it away. But no one expects you to be pricing it to bump you into another tax bracket either. I wish you much success. But please remember before you own the garage, you've got to sweep the floors. Build the reputation first and the money will follow.

[reevefan78]

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[SPittVol]

I understand that the $250 price is a tentative ballpark figure, but if the shark and box are offered individually, what's a ballpark price for the box and shark respectively as stand alone items?

[reevefan78]

Just curious(and I'm sure somebody knows the answer)...what does the original Mego Shark & Aquaman MIB sell for?

The last one I saw on Ebay (boxed and is the only one I've ever seen boxed on Ebay in the 12 years I've been a member) late last year went for $5495 Mint in Box and the box was about a condition 7 at best. I contacted the seller and paid her $300 to take over 150 photos of the box and insert (which I ultimately ended up not using since I got better more accurate images from Geoffdude off this forum that were used to make the repro box). I bought my Great White Shark loose and in condition 7 at best over 7 - 8 years ago off Ebay for $626 and that was a bargain I thought at the time.

I'd be curious to see what others have experienced as far as price on a MIB or loose set. It is an extremely rare set to find in a box these days and they command a great deal of money from what I have seen. But that's just my two cents.

[The Bat]

Just curious(and I'm sure somebody knows the answer)...what does the original Mego Shark & Aquaman MIB sell for?

[reevefan78]

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[Marvelmania]

Get it to $100 and under and you'll sell a decent number (dozens I'd guess). $250 and you are likely looking at single digits or perhaps into the teens. Not a criticism, but just my opinion. I still really appreciate the effort though. Looking forward to seeing one in person.

Agreed. Not that the effort put forth and the item isn't worth it but the way I look at it is why pay out around $250 (ballpark) for a reproduction item that is only for display when I can take the same amount (plus more) and put it towards the real deal someday or even purchase an actual carded or boxed Mego figure or playset for the same amount if not cheaper. The shark and box look phenomenal but again it's nothing more than a repro in the end. Mego purists want noting to do with repro items while the Mego collectors that do are usually wanting to spend a little less or else they would go with the original item. Not all collectors mind you but I'd say a fair amount of them. I do wish you much success with it though!

[boss]

For the amount of skill and effort that is being put into this, $250 is a reasonable price. Do I think many will sell for that price... no. I also don't think they are doing this solely to make money. That being said, they can't just give it away either.

Within our limited community, there really isn't a way to make money on a project of this scope. However, it is worth it in a lot of other ways. We probably saw the same thing with Ben's book. It's a masterpiece, but I doubt he made any money off of it (maybe enough to cover his costs, but certainly not enough to cover his time). Plus, if they're able to turn this shark project into other projects... yahoo.

I applaud everybody in this community that make things the rest of us want (Cast-a-Way, EMCE, ZICA, etc) usually at a financial loss. It really is a labor of love.

[noelani72]

Get it to $100 and under and you'll sell a decent number (dozens I'd guess). $250 and you are likely looking at single digits or perhaps into the teens. Not a criticism, but just my opinion. I still really appreciate the effort though. Looking forward to seeing one in person.

No doubt and dead on the mark.
At $125-$175 mark - I'd prolly end up buying two boxed sharks eventually.
Push the $250 mark...I could only buy one and it would be a serious purchase instead of an impluse buy.

Besides, lower cost, less upfront profit. More sales = Long-term profit.
Plus, not only is there the Aquaman vs Shark kit...there are several adaptations the shark could be used for. Whip up a Quinn figure, make the box package something you can re-use as an Orca Playset and walla, instant JAWS playset that would sell well at $125-$175 mark.