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11-11-2008, 12:52 AM | #1 |
T.A.R.G.A.T
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Utah
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Dear Hisstank, I never thought it would happen to me...
So earlier in the week I answered an ad for "GI JOES, $30 takes all." I called the number and said I was interested and made an appointment to go and see what was there. I showed up not entirely sure what to expect. I followed the guy into the basement and he showed me what you see below: Vehicles: complete Skystriker (sans one parachute), a complete APC, Complete VAMP, 95% complete WHALE (I had the other pieces to complete it), a complete Polar Battle Bear, complete FANG, complete MOBAT, complete MANTA. Figures: all 100% complete (except Rip Cord who is missing his gun) and most near mint. Snake Eyes V1 straight arm, Major Bludd, Roadblcok V1, Flash 1.5, Glider pilot tan Grunt, Scarlet, Cutter, Tripwire, Recondo, Destro, Clutch, Gung-Ho (broken strap on gun), Stalker, Ace, Duke, Snow-Job, Steeler V1.5. There was also an incomplete Short Fuse and a myriad of extra weapons (mostly accessory pack). I could tell the guy was a little hesitant to give up his childhood toys even though he said he really needed to get rid of them to make space and he began telling me all about them as if he thought I didn't know anything about them. He told me a few of them had broken rubber bands ("did you know they had rubber bands?") I replied I did and that I am an avid collector of the vintage gi joes and began to tell him what I had planned for the Skystriker. He was amazed that I told him I was going to strip it of its decals, fully disassemble, wash and apply new stickers to it. He gave me his email and made me promise to send him pictures. He related to me how sad he was to pull his skystriker out of storage after a particularly hot summer had really messed up the decals. I told him I would likely do that with all the vehicles. He was very pleased to hear this--I think he just wanted them to find a good home. I asked him if he was sure about the $30 more than a few times and he finally told me, not to feel bad because he didn't, that he half expected a mom to show up and get them for her kids for Christmas and then take them home and the kids would just destroy them. I told him that I would take very good care of them. He helped me get them to the car, I paid him and I drove away. Tomorrow I will strip and clean the Skystriker, put the new stickers on and send him the pictures. As amazing as it is to obtain so much quality vintage stuff for an i amazing price, I think it feels better to me to know that I will be a good steward of this guy's childhood toys; that he felt they were going to a good home with me. Feels like a compliment. Anyway, for what it's worth: I love this hobby and the JOE community. More photos a few posts down. Last edited by jaimanstone; 05-16-2009 at 08:42 PM.. |
11-11-2008, 12:54 AM | #2 |
Banned
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Location: Knox TN
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Wow....
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11-11-2008, 12:54 AM | #3 |
Hog Driver
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Georgia
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Awesome score for 30 bucks, man. You can't beat that anywhere, anytime.
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11-11-2008, 12:56 AM | #4 |
I just want foam gliders.
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Tooele (two-willa), Utah
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What ad? KSL classifieds? I saw a Terror Drome for $30 on there.
Nice find. I wish I had a few of those.
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11-11-2008, 12:56 AM | #5 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: USA
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Nice buy!
The Skystriker alone is worth it's weight, you made out the bandit! good for you! |
11-11-2008, 12:57 AM | #6 |
T.A.R.G.A.T
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Utah
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a couple of additional pictures.
Last edited by jaimanstone; 05-16-2009 at 08:42 PM.. |
11-11-2008, 12:59 AM | #7 |
VALKYRIE
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Over the rainbow where your mom is at son
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Amazing score man! I'm glad you are going to be taking good care of these toys, I'm sure it made the seller happy to know the toys are in good hands. And holy christ the WHALE is HUGE! Totally forgot how big it was.
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11-11-2008, 12:59 AM | #8 |
a series of tubes
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Northern IN
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OMFG what a deal. Excellent beyond comprehension... you got lucky, my friend!
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11-11-2008, 01:00 AM | #9 |
more than a conquerer
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speechless here...for the moment atleast! Lol
sweet deal though. I would definitely send that dude a Christmas card this year man!
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11-11-2008, 01:09 AM | #10 |
I love ROSS!!!
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Location: Southern Cali
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Nice. I am jealous mate ...
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