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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Suba-Saab
Yikes!

I still haven't made up my mind if it's worth it. If you're going to be selling off parts of your collection in the future, then AFA grading will pay off. If not, then I don't think it's worth the expense.
Remember, AFA isn't a science ... you send your box on over, they open it.

situation 1:
Chucky the AFA employee is inspecting your box. Chucky hit no traffic on the way to work, and his morning is off to a good start. He gets an email from his wife saying "I'm bringing home Hooters for dinner". Your AFA grade = 90.

situation 2:
Chucky the AFA employee is inspecting your box. Chucky hits massive traffic on the way to work while battling heavy snowfall. He gets an email from his wife saying "I want a divorce". Your AFA grade = 70.

AFA will grade as they see fit ... I've seen items that were FLAWLESS get 75's ... there is no discussion about your grade, you take it and like it.
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 08:37 AM
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YEAH, gots my 4 alterantors this weekend. i'll post a pic later!
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by e3NiNe
Remember, AFA isn't a science ... you send your box on over, they open it.

situation 1:
Chucky the AFA employee is inspecting your box. Chucky hit no traffic on the way to work, and his morning is off to a good start. He gets an email from his wife saying "I'm bringing home Hooters for dinner". Your AFA grade = 90.

situation 2:
Chucky the AFA employee is inspecting your box. Chucky hits massive traffic on the way to work while battling heavy snowfall. He gets an email from his wife saying "I want a divorce". Your AFA grade = 70.

AFA will grade as they see fit ... I've seen items that were FLAWLESS get 75's ... there is no discussion about your grade, you take it and like it.

Yeah, one time I saw this AFA 80 Predaking....

Edit: AFA 85

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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by e3NiNe
Remember, AFA isn't a science ... you send your box on over, they open it.

situation 1:
Chucky the AFA employee is inspecting your box. Chucky hit no traffic on the way to work, and his morning is off to a good start. He gets an email from his wife saying "I'm bringing home Hooters for dinner". Your AFA grade = 90.

situation 2:
Chucky the AFA employee is inspecting your box. Chucky hits massive traffic on the way to work while battling heavy snowfall. He gets an email from his wife saying "I want a divorce". Your AFA grade = 70.

AFA will grade as they see fit ... I've seen items that were FLAWLESS get 75's ... there is no discussion about your grade, you take it and like it.
Oh this I fully understand from the AFA 85 Predaking debacle...h:
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by egghead
Yeah, one time I saw this AFA 80 Predaking....
excuse me...that's AFA 85 Predaking

I still don't know what I'm going to do with that thing. My non AFA-ed Predaking is in way better shape than the one in the fancy UV resistant custom plastic case.
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Suba-Saab
Oh this I fully understand from the AFA 85 Predaking debacle...h:
to AFA something of that size though ... easily $120 or $130. Shipping could be in the $35 range.
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Suba-Saab
excuse me...that's AFA 85 Predaking

I still don't know what I'm going to do with that thing. My non AFA-ed Predaking is in way better shape than the one in the fancy UV resistant custom plastic case.

I apologize...AFA 85

Although if it was an 80, you probably wouldn't feel as bad.
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 08:55 AM
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I'm waiting until the Predaking Giftsets disappear from E-bay. Then I'll list the AFA-ed one, and hope to god that some nut out there will pay some good $$$ for it. At that point, they'll be happy just to get any Predaking once supply dries up.
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Suba-Saab
I'm waiting until the Predaking Giftsets disappear from E-bay. Then I'll list the AFA-ed one, and hope to god that some nut out there will pay some good $$$ for it. At that point, they'll be happy just to get any Predaking once supply dries up.
it's getting there. I only see 3 on eBay.
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by e3NiNe
it's getting there. I only see 3 on eBay.


It's just a matter of time...

Shipping that sucker will be $35. Start the auction at $185 and see where it goes.



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