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Expert: - 4/4/2010


Question

luke
i have bought a luke skywalker red card power of the force .00 short sabre long tray 1995 with grapling hook and blaster and lightsabre i have a collectors book which shows it worth 715.00 are you familiar with this figure and is it in fact worth that much? ive included a photo any help would be appreciated.

Answer
Hello.  The short answer to your question is it depends.  If your figure is the real deal and was graded a 10 and you had the right buyer perhaps.  Collector price guides are just that....guides.  You have a very rare variation of this figure.  If you found 2 or 3 interested buyers you could get a pretty high price for the item.  It would all hinge on how 'perfect' the card and colors are on it.  It would also have to be examined for no tampering.  Whether you could get 715.00 or close to that would also be tougher in the current financial climate.  All this considered you still have a very sought after piece.  It will retain its value if cared for properly.  Consider sending it off to be graded if it is a red card/short saber/long tray combo.  Then it will be protected and never change what it is.  Any serious collector would then not be afraid of it and it would be worth the investment on your end.  Good luck and Good collecting....Dave  

David Michael

Expertise

I am a graduate and self studied/taught expert in answering specific questions about vintage Star Wars and GI Joe figures, vehicles and misc. collectables. The reference to Star Wars 'vintage', to me, refers to the items which appeared from 1977 to 1985. Notice this also refers to the elusive items which were produced for the two cartoon series productions. 'Vintage' GI Joe items include only the 12 inch / 1:6 height variety produced proir to 1980. In most cases I should be able to identify an item by description. For approximates on value I of course would need some decent photos.

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I have been a collector, buyer, seller and general fan, of vintage toys, for the last 30 years. My schooling and self study has included years of research and travel to various events. I have owned/still own numerous examles of many collections for study, research and comparison. I am still an avid trader, buyer and seller of these and several other high quality items.

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