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Advice Needed: ARAH collecting
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03-10-2009, 04:39 PM
pig iron grenadier
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I haven't heard any bad advice yet. I will reinforce the idea of being patient...especially on ebay, because eventually someone will list it cheaper than average final price for buy it now (watch the shipping though). I also use Troynos' concept of buying multiple singles I want from the same, trusted seller that combines shipping. Also, never buy a bunch from one seller unless you have seen their product before and trust their descriptions--keep them on a favorite seller list.
As for collecting, when I first started re-collecting ARAH I replaced all the og ones I still had with mint complete ones, but I also got lesser quality ones that i could use to repair my cherished ones I still had from childhood--like thumbs, crotches, and screws (you may want to get a small phillips head and o-rings in the future as well).
My plan was simple because I started collecting ARAH in 82 and was out by 87. I wanted every figure from 82-86, and the first 2 or 3 years worth of vehicles. I have since sold some vehicles like the APC and HQ due to space issues, but gathered more stuff from post 87 years, etc. My plan altered a bit, especially when getting good deals, and I'm also missing a few things still. My plan also altered as I started collecting SA and swivel arm figures from the og 82/83 line.
Having a plan is good, but it will probably change over time.
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