Professionally Graded Pop!

Postby **Billp123** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 12:28 am

Has anyone ever graded a Pop professionaly through a PSA/DNA type of company? Just curious because I have never seen one before.

Postby **edorice** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 12:30 am

Postby **unoudid** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 12:32 am

The paint jobs would be keep these from ever even having a high rating lol

. not worth it in anyway.

Postby **unoudid** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 12:38 am

In all reality. It would be a waste of money to have these professionally graded. The collector community for Funko does not care about having a graded box/toy.

Postby **Pumpkin King** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 12:40 am

Think the grading fee would be more than what the toy is worth.

Postby **dustman94** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 5:14 am

Pumpkin King wrote:Think the grading fee would be more than what the toy is worth.

THAT IS WHAT I WOULD THINK
YOU COULD ALWAYS ASK JAYBARK. MINTY MINTY

Postby **Billp123** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 7:38 am

Grading any type of collectible is expensive but I could see it for 1/12, 1/48, or really rare items like A Clockwork Orange Alex figure. It just adds another dimension to the hobby.

Postby **gruppetstudios** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 7:52 am

The ugly dolls get and F-

Postby **MadLove** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 8:08 am

That'd be such a waste of money in my opinion. Granted I think getting comics newer than at least Silver age is a waste for the most part but maybe that's just me...

Postby **glowfunkofreak** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 8:09 am

Billp123 wrote:Grading any type of collectible is expensive but I could see it for 1/12, 1/48, or really rare items like A Clockwork Orange Alex figure. It just adds another dimension to the hobby.

Yes .. but we would call that dimension "Entering The Realm Of Stupidity" lol

Postby **gruppetstudios** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 8:37 am

glowfunkofreak wrote:
Billp123 wrote:Grading any type of collectible is expensive but I could see it for 1/12, 1/48, or really rare items like A Clockwork Orange Alex figure. It just adds another dimension to the hobby.

Yes .. but we would call that dimension "Entering The Realm Of Stupidity"

Cue TMZ joke

Postby **TulaBug** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 8:51 am

Billp123 wrote:Has anyone ever graded a Pop professionaly through a PSA/DNA type of company? Just curious because I have never seen one before.

Just curious, what would be your purpose?

Postby **EZA** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:03 am

TulaBug wrote:
Billp123 wrote:Has anyone ever graded a Pop professionaly through a PSA/DNA type of company? Just curious because I have never seen one before.

Just curious, what would be your purpose?

For resale value I have had some figs graded but vintage toys on modern releases would not be worth it. Mint on card he man vintage release for sure sorcerer funko Mickey not so much :-)

Postby **unoudid** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:39 am

My opinion could change when it comes to the new ReAction and Legacy action figures. I'll stand strong on Pops never being worth having graded. The beauty of the Pop packaging is that it allows you to remove the toy and also put it back in while keeping a mint $10 toy/package.

Postby **lovetheangels** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:43 am

The other problem is these wont hold their value over the long haul. Old time funko collectors saw wobbler values tumble. I remember people paying the same crazy money for wobblers at one time. Like others have mentioned Beanie Babies did the same thing. Pops will tumble as well it is only a matter of time. I personally don't think it will be any time soon but it will happen.

Postby **TulaBug** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:47 am

lovetheangels wrote:The other problem is these wont hold their value over the long haul. Old time funko collectors saw wobbler values tumble. I remember people paying the same crazy money for wobblers at one time. Like others have mentioned Beanie Babies did the same thing. Pops will tumble as well it is only a matter of time. I personally don't think it will be any time soon but it will happen.

I agree with you Ken except with the new ReAction and Legacy action figures coming soon Pop may go by the wayside sooner than expected

Postby **unoudid** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:50 am

TulaBug wrote:
lovetheangels wrote:The other problem is these wont hold their value over the long haul. Old time funko collectors saw wobbler values tumble. I remember people paying the same crazy money for wobblers at one time. Like others have mentioned Beanie Babies did the same thing. Pops will tumble as well it is only a matter of time. I personally don't think it will be any time soon but it will happen.

I agree with you Ken except with the new ReAction and Legacy action figures coming soon Pop may go by the wayside sooner than expected

I don't see that happening really. The ReAction/Legacy lines are just going to bring in a new type of collector. Funko is just going to explode in popularity even more.

Postby **MadLove** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:54 am

TulaBug wrote:
lovetheangels wrote:The other problem is these wont hold their value over the long haul. Old time funko collectors saw wobbler values tumble. I remember people paying the same crazy money for wobblers at one time. Like others have mentioned Beanie Babies did the same thing. Pops will tumble as well it is only a matter of time. I personally don't think it will be any time soon but it will happen.

I agree with you Ken except with the new ReAction and Legacy action figures coming soon Pop may go by the wayside sooner than expected

I don't think reaction and legacy will replace POP. There's a very different appeal-cute and chibi vs highly detailed figures. Plus I'm guessing noticeably different price points. Pops are around $10 on average which is a magic #-nice and even and afforadable. Get closer to $20 an people are more hesitant. Above $20, it's above what the average person wants to spend on a "everyday" toy.

Postby **Billp123** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:55 am

Haha...check out PSA/DNA Beanie Babies online. That's ridiculous!

Postby **Squird** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:59 am

If you're going to grade Pop, why stop there. Grade your cereal and pop tart boxes and anything else you buy in a package, because all you're collecting at that point is boxes.

Postby **Billp123** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:00 am

MadLove wrote:
TulaBug wrote:
lovetheangels wrote:The other problem is these wont hold their value over the long haul. Old time funko collectors saw wobbler values tumble. I remember people paying the same crazy money for wobblers at one time. Like others have mentioned Beanie Babies did the same thing. Pops will tumble as well it is only a matter of time. I personally don't think it will be any time soon but it will happen.

I agree with you Ken except with the new ReAction and Legacy action figures coming soon Pop may go by the wayside sooner than expected

I don't think reaction and legacy will replace POP. There's a very different appeal-cute and chibi vs highly detailed figures. Plus I'm guessing noticeably different price points. Pops are around $10 on average which is a magic #-nice and even and afforadable. Get closer to $20 an people are more hesitant. Above $20, it's above what the average person wants to spend on a "everyday" toy.

I look at it 10 things for $100 or 5 for $100. I'm going with the quantity as long as they are appealing and pops are def appealing and cool little guys & gals.

Postby **Billp123** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:05 am

Squird wrote:If you're going to grade Pop, why stop there. Grade your cereal and pop tart boxes and anything else you buy in a package, because all you're collecting at that point is boxes.

Funny you should say that. I saw these at the store the other day. No joke. LOL!

Postby **MadLove** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:12 am

Billp123 wrote:
Squird wrote:If you're going to grade Pop, why stop there. Grade your cereal and pop tart boxes and anything else you buy in a package, because all you're collecting at that point is boxes.

Funny you should say that. I saw these at the store the other day. No joke. LOL!

I hope there's not a metallic, glow in the dark or blood splattered chase. :eek:

Postby **unoudid** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 12:00 pm

MadLove wrote:I hope there's not a metallic, glow in the dark or blood splattered chase.

Postby **edorice** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 12:12 pm

In the last couple of weeks, many new posts by new members have been focused on resale value. :-k

Postby **BigM** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 12:38 pm

edorice wrote:In the last couple of weeks, many new posts by new members have been focused on resale value.

Ya not to blame many but I've been seeing this too.
"How much is this worth?"

Collecting shouldn't be about resale value. If you're only collecting for that you should go elsewhere. As mentioned already, POP! may lose their value. So let's enjoy our pieces for what they are not how much they value costwise.

Postby **MyLittleFunkos** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 12:53 pm

Bigm wrote:
edorice wrote:In the last couple of weeks, many new posts by new members have been focused on resale value.

Ya not to blame many but I've been seeing this too.
"How much is this worth?"

Collecting shouldn't be about resale value. If you're only collecting for that you should go elsewhere. As mentioned already, POP! may lose their value. So let's enjoy our pieces for what they are not how much they value costwise.

Unfortunately, with Funkos growing popularity, there are going to be more and more people looking to make a quick buck. I've noticed it in the last 6 months of so, everyone is quick to find out what a certain piece will be worth or what will be the most popular. This very reason has left me leaning towards Wobblers. The newer members don't even know that sub-section exists, and the members who frequent there don't seem to be focused too much on the monetary value of pieces (just my two cents), it's more about the history behind the pieces.

Postby **Billp123** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 12:56 pm

Getting something graded for a measurement of quality doesn't necessarily reflect a value. It's more of an appreciation for the piece. Most things graded don't have a true value nor do they come with a value once graded.

Postby **homietrav** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 1:07 pm

Billp123 wrote:Getting something graded for a measurement of quality doesn't necessarily reflect a value. It's more of an appreciation for the piece. Most things graded don't have a true value nor do they come with a value once graded.

If that's true, why grade it? Can't you tell if it's in good shape?
Grading is for resale value. Not saying I'm against grading, just not for pops.

Postby **Billp123** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 1:16 pm

My initial question was if anyone has ever done it. I don't think it is necessary for pops but with some of the crazy prices out there it's topping a lot of other collectibles you would see graded (cards, comics, etc.)

Postby **TulaBug** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 1:40 pm

Billp123 wrote:My initial question was if anyone has ever done it. I don't think it is necessary for pops but with some of the crazy prices out there it's topping a lot of other collectibles you would see graded (cards, comics, etc.)

Then why did you ask in the first place? It makes no sense to me... #-o

Also, what does it matter How much any of us pay for a piece. Astronomical or not. We pay these prices because we love these pieces and they mean that much to use. Not because they have been rated and they warrant a certain price.

Postby **gruppetstudios** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 3:26 pm

Want someone who analyzes pops and gives them a score from 1 to 10? Why not check out the Gruppetstudios page on YouTube and watch some of his reviews. They're all fat-free, too!

Postby **MadLove** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 3:57 pm

Billp123 wrote:My initial question was if anyone has ever done it. I don't think it is necessary for pops but with some of the crazy prices out there it's topping a lot of other collectibles you would see graded (cards, comics, etc.)

But things like comics have been around much longer. There are comics that have proven their worth. I don't think an Action Comics #1 is going to drastically decrease any time soon. It has historical significance in addition to countless reasons to collect it. Pops are cute. They're characters people like. But they're a fad, just like any other toy. Their time will come to an end eventually. If you want graded collectables, grade something that has proven it's worth over a long haul. Don't grade the newest shiny thing, it's just cheating yourself.

Postby **Squird** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:28 pm

gruppetstudios wrote:Want someone who analyzes pops and gives them a score from 1 to 10? Why not check out the Gruppetstudios page on YouTube and watch some of his reviews. They're all fat-free, too!

Hehehehehe lol

Muuko · Postby **Muuko** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:41 pm

Why are we questioning Billp on how he chooses to analyze figures? If he wants to grade them then let him. Some people collect, some people flip, some people create, it's a perfectly fine question.

To answer your question, I don't grade my own, it does seem interesting of an idea right now if you wanted to start and turn it into something like comic grading. It'd open up a different area for collectors. I personally choose to stick to grading my comics though.

Postby **unoudid** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:52 pm

Muuko wrote:Why are we questioning Billp on how he chooses to analyze figures? If he wants to grade them then let him. Some people collect, some people flip, some people create, it's a perfectly fine question.

Are you here to flip or collect?

Grading seems like an attempt to add perceived value in order to flip a toy. This is a community about collecting.... not flipping.

Postby **unoudid** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:56 pm

From the Action Figure Authority website:
http://www.toygrader.com/

TOP REASONS TO SUBMIT

Higher Resale Value for Sellers because of the greater confidence and comfort afforded to buyers.

Postby **shogunjlips** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:48 am

some of y'all need to spike your Nogs and chill out

OP, the Gruppet Grade is what you're after

and if you ask him nicely you'll likely get a hand drawn grade certificate

Postby **hockeyflow33** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 1:21 am

It's funny to see how meticulous some people are about $10 pops that won't be worth anything in the future. The majority of the pops aren't rare and other than a handful of items, will never appreciate.

On a side note, I'll grade your pops at $10 apiece, I'll even print up a nice certificate for you haha.

Postby **dustman94** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 2:48 am

IF HE WANTS TO GRADE LET HIM GRADE. DOESN'T MAKE SOMEONE A FLIPPER IF THEY WANT TO KNOW THERE VALVE. SOMETIMES I THINK SOMETHING LIKE THATNWOULD BE A GOOD IDEA FOR INSURANCE. TELL YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY YOUR ONE OF TWELVE BATMAN POP IS WORTH A GRAND.
I'M JUST DON'T DIG LATELY WHY PEOPLE HAVE TO JUMP DOWN A NEWBIES A$$ IF THEY HAVE A QUESTION, MAYBE IT'S JUST THE WAY TYPING COMES ACROSS

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