[Brendan]

I'm on the fence about this Rolling Thunder I just bought. Initially I was planning to open it but now I can't decide whether or not to have it graded instead. I'm thinking the box is in too good a shape to just rip into it even though I've been looking for a sealed one for several years now. I guess I'm looking for opinions on this, I'm truly stumped. Should I wait & keep looking for a sealed one with a poor box or tear into this when it arrives like it's Christmas 1988?

[BeachheadMatt]

If it was up to me, I'd tear that damn thing open. Currently have a rolling thunder, and love it.

I'm no expert on getting stuff graded, but doesn't it need to be in even better shape than that? (not that it's in shit shape, I just thought their guidelines are REALLY strict).

[Sataninjaku]

You already KNOW what I'm going to say. Open that sucker up, Brendan... But do yourself a favor and wait until Christmas morning.

[Goldchains]

I would personally open it up on Christmas morning as well. I'd even gift wrap it up for extra effect and put a "From Santa" tag on it. I've been torn on buying a Rolling Thunder or a Thunderclap myself.

[Cross Country]

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Originally Posted by Brendan

I'm on the fence about this Rolling Thunder I just bought. Initially I was planning to open it but now I can't decide whether or not to have it graded instead. I'm thinking the box is in too good a shape to just rip into it even though I've been looking for a sealed one for several years now. I guess I'm looking for opinions on this, I'm truly stumped. Should I wait & keep looking for a sealed one with a poor box or tear into this when it arrives like it's Christmas 1988?

Sweet! I was a little to old for this to be part of my childhood collection. My wife says her little brother had it but to my chagrin her parents tossed it years ago.

Always a pleasure to see your collection.

[Cross Country]

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Originally Posted by Sataninjaku

You already KNOW what I'm going to say. Open that sucker up, Brendan... But do yourself a favor and wait until Christmas morning.

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Originally Posted by Goldchains

I would personally open it up on Christmas morning as well. I'd even gift wrap it up for extra effect and put a "From Santa" tag on it. I've been torn on buying a Rolling Thunder or a Thunderclap myself.

I support this! I came across the 1997 TRU exclusive Joes years ago and grabbed them to throw under the tree for Christmas morning.

[Cross Country]

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Originally Posted by BeachheadMatt

If it was up to me, I'd tear that damn thing open. Currently have a rolling thunder, and love it.

I'm no expert on getting stuff graded, but doesn't it need to be in even better shape than that? (not that it's in shit shape, I just thought their guidelines are REALLY strict).

Agreed. That whole grading this is not my cup of tea. You don't need someone else validating your collectibles. The only worth it has is it's worth to you. I keep my investing to the stock market (sucker is a tear this year).

[CodeNameRebel]

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Originally Posted by Cross Country

Agreed. That whole grading this is not my cup of tea. You don't need someone else validating your collectibles. The only worth it has is it's worth to you. I keep my investing to the stock market (sucker is a tear this year).

Agree. The only reason to ever get something graded (in my opinion) is if you plan to sell it. If you aren't selling it and wanting absolute top dollar in a crazy toy market (which means it could be a massive loss), I wouldn't waste my money getting it graded.

Want it sealed in some acrylic? Do it yourself and save the money.

[ozzie92]

Open it up! I love mine.