UlasanAnime.com – The year 2012 marked a significant period for anime merchandise collectors, particularly those looking to acquire figures. This article, originally posted as a “pinned/sticky post” and updated over time, details a figure liquidation event aimed at clearing out a personal collection. The seller, facing a growing collection and limited display space, decided to sell off various figures and other anime-related merchandise rather than continue acquiring new items.
The process of selling was described as a “main headache,” involving the tedious tasks of locating figures, photographing them upon request, and meticulously packing and shipping them. Beyond just figures, the seller also aimed to liquidate “trinkets,” trade figures, and miscellaneous anime/manga items such as extra DVDs, CDs, Blu-rays, preorder bonuses, and convention merchandise. To manage the smaller, less valuable items, the idea of selling “$20 grab bags” was proposed, drawing a comparison to the “Woot-style” sales model, as individual sales with high shipping costs would be impractical.
The seller’s philosophy was that their “loss is probably your gain.” The plan was to process and list items for sale gradually, approximately one figure per day. These items were to be listed on Myfigurecollection.net. Direct contact was also encouraged via the “About” page for those wishing to make offers or secure items more directly. The seller stated they were open to offers, operating on a first-come, first-served basis, with a coin flip or eBay listing as a recourse for simultaneous highest offers. The primary goal was liquidation, implying a willingness to negotiate prices and avoid excessive fuss.
Shipping details were clearly outlined. Buyers were asked to contact the seller for a shipping quote, providing their zip code. For the US and Canada, priority mail was the likely method, with international shipping to be figured out on a case-by-case basis. Local delivery or pickup in Midtown was also an option, as was potential hand-off at events like Otakon’s Music Fest. The buyer was responsible for all shipping costs. A candid note was made that prices would be most reasonable for US buyers, as shipping to regions like Europe could make the total cost prohibitive, potentially exceeding prices from Japanese retailers like Mandarake, especially if the buyer’s local currency was strong against the yen.
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Payment was strictly via PayPal, with cash accepted only for in-person pickups. The seller also stated that no exchanges or refunds would be offered unless an “unusual situation” arose, in which case it would be addressed individually. This policy underscored the “as-is” nature of the sales.
The list of items for sale was presented in a structured format: Franchise – character/item name (maker/etc) – condition and description – asking price. Several items were marked with a strikethrough, indicating they had already been sold.
Kemeko Deluxe ? MM (Chara-Ani) ? Used like new, with open box ? $50, listed on MFC- Saki ? Nodocchi: Haramura Nodoka (Wave) ? Used like new, with open box ? $60, listed on MFC
Valkyria Chronicles ? Sylveria (Alter) ? Used like new, with open box ? $100, listed on MFCBlack ?? Rock Shooter ? 1/8 ? Black Blade ver. (GSC) ? New, in unopened box ? $50, listed on MFCMacross Frontier The Movie ~Itsuwari no Utahime~ ? Ranka Lee ? 1/8 ? Emotion Style (Bandai) ? Used like new, with open box $30Macross Frontier The Movie ~Itsuwari no Utahime~ ? Sheryl Nome ? 1/8 ? Emotion Style (Bandai)? Used like new, with open box $30Buy both Sheryl and Ranka for $50! Because you can pose them together!
Dendrobium ? Trunk Girl ? 1/7 (Native) ? New, in unopened box ? $120, listed on MFCHatsune Miku Append ? 1/8 (Max Factory) ? New, in unopened box ? $50 (LOL hard to undersell Mandarake), listed on MFC- IS: Infinite Stratos ? Shinonono Houki ? Beach Queens (Wave) ? New, in unopened box ? $70
- The seller expressed a preference for this figure to find a “more worthy owner” due to its monetary value, but was also content to keep it if it didn’t sell, noting its “nice and small” size.
- Offers were still welcomed for this item.
Mayoi Neko Overrun! ? Serizawa Fumino ? 1/8 ? ver 1.02(MegaHouse) ? New, in unopened box ? $40, listed on MFCThe “ver. 1.02” was identified as a second release featuring repainted cats, with the rest of the figure being identical to the original version.
Canaan ? Alphard ? 1/8 (Good Smile Company) ? Used like new, with open box ? $80
A “To-do list” was also provided, outlining the seller’s ongoing plans:
- Figure out the logistics of the grab bag sales. The plan was to announce them, promote them, and operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with likely only 3-4 sets available. A fixed price for US buyers was anticipated (around $25 total), with international buyers paying additional USPS charges. The grab bags were intended to include items with some value, and potentially even “1-of-a-kind things,” with a possibility of allowing “sniping” for specific items at a higher price, though the mechanism for this was uncertain.
- Continue sorting through packed boxes to identify more figures for sale.
- Consider selling some items for charity, specifically mentioning Hurricane Sandy, which had impacted the seller’s neighborhood. Potential recipients included the Red Cross or organizations like GlobalGiving, with eBay being considered as a platform for these charitable sales.
The post concluded with a promise of updates, noting that the list of items for sale would be periodically updated. Interested buyers were encouraged to make offers, especially for multiple items, as discounts would be gladly provided to facilitate bulk sales. A significant update was later posted, confirming that the “grab-bag-things are a go” at a price of $20 plus shipping.
