Whale question

Brendan · 01-16-2021, 05:26 PM

What is a sealed Whale worth? Box is so-so, not great but not horrible either-probably in the middle of the scale.
Are there legit price guides for these toys like there are for sports cards? I used to go by whatever Lee's told me but that magazine isn't around anymore (BTW I miss that!).
It's not nice enough to grade so I'm trying to determine its sealed value in case I pull the trigger to open it. This is one I never had as a boy.

Playful · 01-16-2021, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Brendan

What is a sealed Whale worth? Box is so-so, not great but not horrible either-probably in the middle of the scale.
Are there legit price guides for these toys like there are for sports cards? I used to go by whatever Lee's told me but that magazine isn't around anymore (BTW I miss that!).
It's not nice enough to grade so I'm trying to determine its sealed value in case I pull the trigger to open it. This is one I never had as a boy.

I suppose you could refer to the 2018 book titled, The Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe by Mark Bellomo if you wanted a printed price guide listing.

In that edition, he offers his opinion that MISB ranges from $650-950 or more.

In my opinion, it's worth whatever somebody is willing to pay for it.

Forza Irresistibile · 01-17-2021, 09:22 AM

I think about 1000$

Forza Irresistibile · 01-17-2021, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Playful

In my opinion, it's worth whatever somebody is willing to pay for it.

Nowadays 100% agree

Darth Awgmon · 01-17-2021, 02:24 PM

There was one that sold on eBay about a month ago. Open box, but looks like all the parts were still in factory bags and it was unassembled. That went for just under $1K. I'd expect to get about that or maybe even a little more for it, even if the box is not in good shape but sealed. I'd sell it for a grand and then buy an open nice complete one with box for maybe $600. Just got to be patient. BTW, it was my favorite Joe toy ever (playing with Joes from 1982-1987). Good luck!

01-16-2021, 05:26 PM	#1
Brendan Needs A Sealed Defiant Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Virginia Posts: 409	What is a sealed Whale worth? Box is so-so, not great but not horrible either-probably in the middle of the scale. Are there legit price guides for these toys like there are for sports cards? I used to go by whatever Lee's told me but that magazine isn't around anymore (BTW I miss that!). It's not nice enough to grade so I'm trying to determine its sealed value in case I pull the trigger to open it. This is one I never had as a boy. __________________ Last edited by Brendan; 01-16-2021 at 05:28 PM..

01-16-2021, 05:37 PM	#2
Playful US military family Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fort Campbell, Kentucky Posts: 1,425	Quote: Originally Posted by Brendan What is a sealed Whale worth? Box is so-so, not great but not horrible either-probably in the middle of the scale. Are there legit price guides for these toys like there are for sports cards? I used to go by whatever Lee's told me but that magazine isn't around anymore (BTW I miss that!). It's not nice enough to grade so I'm trying to determine its sealed value in case I pull the trigger to open it. This is one I never had as a boy. I suppose you could refer to the 2018 book titled, The Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe by Mark Bellomo if you wanted a printed price guide listing. In that edition, he offers his opinion that MISB ranges from $650-950 or more. In my opinion, it's worth whatever somebody is willing to pay for it. __________________ “... freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it on to our children in the bloodstream. The only way they can inherit the freedom we have known is if we fight for it, protect it, defend it and then hand it to them with the well thought lessons of how they in their lifetime must do the same...” - Ronald Reagan

01-17-2021, 09:22 AM	#3
Forza Irresistibile Commando Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Italy Posts: 423	I think about 1000$ __________________ "sturdy construction for rugged play" ____________________________________ .....always looking for Italian MOC figure..........

01-17-2021, 09:24 AM	#4
Forza Irresistibile Commando Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Italy Posts: 423	Quote: Originally Posted by Playful In my opinion, it's worth whatever somebody is willing to pay for it. Nowadays 100% agree __________________ "sturdy construction for rugged play" ____________________________________ .....always looking for Italian MOC figure..........

01-17-2021, 02:24 PM	#5
Darth Awgmon Sith/Jedi Hybrid Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Middle TN Posts: 3,179	There was one that sold on eBay about a month ago. Open box, but looks like all the parts were still in factory bags and it was unassembled. That went for just under $1K. I'd expect to get about that or maybe even a little more for it, even if the box is not in good shape but sealed. I'd sell it for a grand and then buy an open nice complete one with box for maybe $600. Just got to be patient. BTW, it was my favorite Joe toy ever (playing with Joes from 1982-1987). Good luck! __________________ "I can't promise I'll try...but I'll try to try." BUY/SELL/TRADE: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...ell-trade.html Feedback: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...th-awgmon.html

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