Professionally Graded Pop!

Postby **unoudid** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 3:45 am

I don't think anyone has told him not to get an item graded? However, a lot of us feel that it would not be worth it.

As far as the questions go lately... I'll admit I can get annoyed when all I see is "how much is this worth" type posts or "what will add value" type posts. This spans not only here, but on the 3 or 4 different groups on Facebook where people sell as well as on ebay. The forum is an awesome place and I would hate to see it turn into a site that's only about what someone can get out of a piece.

Postby **gruppetstudios** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:15 am

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

And a pokemon card

Muuko · Postby **Muuko** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:56 am

unoudid wrote:
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.

You're also trying to speak for everyone on the subject. He just seems to want to add value to his collection. And even if he did sell it, heaven forbid, he can.

Trust me, I know where you're coming from and you're not wrong in how you and others feel about it. Some people just like doing things differently.

Postby **EZA** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 12:57 pm

Since toy collecting is much more popular now and many collectors or MIB collectors the value of modern toys will always be less than a vintage toy where most people tore through the box to play and many times tossed the box simply because the supply out weighs the demand. If you have a full set of Star Wars 12 backs on card I would get those graded because supply is extremely low and near mint is hard to find and value between graded and non graded would justify the cost of grading in the first place.

Postby **FunkoNewb** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 1:38 pm

Damn, so many people getting p*** over a question. He asked if it has been done, and everyone starts accusing him of trying to increase the value of his pops. People keep talking about the community and the reasons to be on the board, but a lot of people saying this are the people that keep snapping at the "newbs"... /sigh

And the insurance thing was a really good point that Jim made. Everyone assumes the OP wants to grade $10 pops, but look at how much some of these 1/12s are selling for... telling your insurance your toys are worth that much and graded sounds pretty smart for the time being.

Postby **unoudid** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 2:18 pm

FunkoNewb wrote:Damn, so many people getting p*** over a question. He asked if it has been done, and everyone starts accusing him of trying to increase the value of his pops.

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.

Not to my knowledge

EZA wrote:
TulaBug wrote: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

Billp123 wrote:Haha...check out PSA/DNA Beanie Babies online. That's ridiculous!

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

MyLittleFunkos wrote: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.....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...

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.)

unoudid wrote: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 **unoudid** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 2:21 pm

FunkoNewb wrote:And the insurance thing was a really good point that Jim made. Everyone assumes the OP wants to grade $10 pops, but look at how much some of these 1/12s are selling for... telling your insurance your toys are worth that much and graded sounds pretty smart for the time being.

There is some validity to this point. You could always keep photos of your collection and the receipts for what you've paid. You can also keep a history of prices these pieces have sold for.

With as many out of box collector's I can only imagine how many pieces that have been graded would then get taken out of box because of how people display.

Postby **Queen of Marvel** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 2:38 pm

I guess I only care what it's worth when I try to buy it. Otherwise, I don't collect w/resale in mind.

Postby **Kr0ni** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 2:39 pm

To be fair, other reasons they listed for grading that does not peg them as being a "no good dirty flipper" are

Greatly Improved Display Quality
by providing the highest quality, custom-crafted acrylic display case.

Preserves the Condition of Your Toys
by carefully sealing your toys from further contact and limiting exposure to the elements.

Not so far fetched that someone would choose to do so with regards to a highly sought after, rare, and expensive piece.

To each their own as some would say.

Postby **Billp123** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 2:41 pm

FunkoNewb wrote:Damn, so many people getting p*** over a question. He asked if it has been done, and everyone starts accusing him of trying to increase the value of his pops. People keep talking about the community and the reasons to be on the board, but a lot of people saying this are the people that keep snapping at the "newbs"... /sigh

And the insurance thing was a really good point that Jim made. Everyone assumes the OP wants to grade $10 pops, but look at how much some of these 1/12s are selling for... telling your insurance your toys are worth that much and graded sounds pretty smart for the time being.

Thank you for that. I do have a 1/12 pop that I would consider grading BUT was more curious if someone has done it. I'm not looking to sell any of my pops nor am I looking to increase there value. Hell I've paid way over the value for some pops because that's what a collector does. I own the largest collectibles shop in NH and the last thing I want to do is flip or sell my personal collection or value my hobby. Honestly, I flip signs and gas pumps for 10's of thousands of dollars and wouldn't bother with a $10 or even a $1000 pop. I'm here to talk pop and meet some like minded collectors.

Postby **unoudid** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 2:46 pm

Which 1/12 do you have Bill?

Postby **Billp123** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 2:50 pm

Freddy RV

Postby **dustman94** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 2:52 pm

STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHY ANYONE WOULD CARE WITH WHAT SOMEONE DOES WITH THERE STUFF

Postby **unoudid** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 3:17 pm

Billp123 wrote:I'm here to talk pop and meet some like minded collectors.

The 1/12 Freddy RV Walker is a really cool piece. Congrats on getting that one!

If you decide to have it graded I would be curious in how it ends up looking and fitting into a collection.

The biggest thing I saw that could make it worth having graded is having a something like a Metallic 1/12 piece graded so you can have the UV protection added to the case. Besides that, I would rather have the piece out and free. I've been working on some designs for a custom display case and one of the first things I would have done is to buy either some Museum Glass or at a minimum add some UV film to some regular glass. That way you can keep the Metallic paint protected and have it semi-dustproof.

Postby **Billp123** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 7:39 pm

Custom cases are very pricey. I have been using stackable NASCAR acrylic cases for now. I can fit three to a case comfortably. Just stinks for pointy ear pieces or ones with hats or crazy hair.

Postby **EZA** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 8:50 pm

Are we talking graded or appraised? I think the topic has changed since original poster LOL

Postby **unoudid** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 8:52 pm

EZA wrote:Are we talking graded or appraised? I think the topic has changed since original poster LOL

When does a thread on the internet stay on topic? :roflmao:

Postby **gruppetstudios** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 9:16 pm

unoudid wrote:
EZA wrote:Are we talking graded or appraised? I think the topic has changed since original poster LOL

When does a thread on the internet stay on topic?

So...what were your thoughts on "man of steel"?

Postby **MyLittleFunkos** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 10:20 pm

gruppetstudios wrote:
unoudid wrote:
EZA wrote:Are we talking graded or appraised? I think the topic has changed since original poster LOL

When does a thread on the internet stay on topic?

So...what were your thoughts on "man of steel"?

I'm just curious how Ben will do as Batman. :-k

I loved 'Good Will Hunting' and 'The Town' so I'm hoping that he does a job

Postby **BigM** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:12 pm

Daredevil wasnt as bad as everyone made it out to be. Not great but not horrible. Kinda like ghost rider.

Postby **Rlow3** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 12:50 am

Postby **Geescube** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 1:22 am

Bigm wrote:Daredevil wasnt as bad as everyone made it out to be. Not great but not horrible. Kinda like ghost rider.

No...

Postby **gruppetstudios** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 5:24 pm

I DIDN'T LIKE ARGO. THERE, I SAID IT!

Postby **Billp123** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 5:29 pm

What about Jersey Girl? Haha

Postby **MyLittleFunkos** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 6:28 pm

The Company Men- Great movie!!! I can watch it over and over...

Postby **EZA** » Fri Dec 06, 2013 1:03 pm

Billp123 wrote:What about Jersey Girl? Haha

Jersey Girl was good but not as good as Waterworld or the Doom Generation.

Postby **Billp123** » Tue Dec 10, 2013 5:55 pm

Looks like someone graded there pops. Just found this on Facebook.
https://db.tt/ukFwJCyd

Postby **unoudid** » Tue Dec 10, 2013 6:01 pm

Billp123 wrote:Looks like someone graded there pops. Just found this on Facebook.
https://db.tt/ukFwJCyd

....and it begins lol

Postby **haydenstorm** » Tue Dec 10, 2013 6:08 pm

Uh Lord

Postby **MyLittleFunkos** » Tue Dec 10, 2013 6:30 pm

What does it cost to grade something? I wonder if it cost more to grade these pieces than what they originally sold for on Gemini...

P.S.- I'm not judging.

Postby **Chemo_Nchicago** » Tue Dec 10, 2013 6:41 pm

What in the world are they grading... the box? Seriously some people dont have better things to do than figure out ways to ask for more money on something that just isn't that rare or special.

Postby **Reverend** » Tue Dec 10, 2013 7:30 pm

Billp123 wrote:Looks like someone graded there pops. Just found this on Facebook.
https://db.tt/ukFwJCyd

Wow I would think they would pick something worth of value to get graded like a CWO pop or something worth it :roflmao:

dumbasses

Postby **TulaBug** » Tue Dec 10, 2013 7:41 pm

Billp123 wrote:Looks like someone graded there pops. Just found this on Facebook.
https://db.tt/ukFwJCyd

Where on facebook did you see this?

Postby **Mauison** » Tue Dec 10, 2013 8:21 pm

DUKIE wrote:What in the world are they grading... the box? Seriously some people dont have better things to do than figure out ways to ask for more money on something that just isn't that rare or special.

Grading the box would be my guess. I doubt the grading company would open the box and check out the pop inside, as that could damage the box. The only Pops I see worth grading would be the 1/12 and that would be to have it certified as authentic. But then again, how would the grading company know if someone did a repaint? Hmmm, maybe they do take the figure out of the box to make sure it's authentic?

Postby **kevintree** » Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:20 pm

Billp123 wrote:Looks like someone graded there pops. Just found this on Facebook.
https://db.tt/ukFwJCyd

That's ridiculous =_=

Postby **haydenstorm** » Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:24 pm

kevintree wrote:
Billp123 wrote:Looks like omeone graded there pops. Just found this on Facebook.
https://db.tt/ukFwJCyd

That's ridiculous =_=

Completely and utterly ridiculous, bordering on asinine.

Postby **unoudid** » Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:27 pm

haydenstorm wrote:
kevintree wrote:
Billp123 wrote:Looks like omeone graded there pops. Just found this on Facebook.
https://db.tt/ukFwJCyd

That's ridiculous =_=

Completely and utterly ridiculous, bordering on asinine.

Just wait until I get my Ugly Doll set back from being graded!!!! Then I'll show you!

Postby **Billp123** » Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:30 pm

TulaBug wrote:
Billp123 wrote:Looks like someone graded there pops. Just found this on Facebook.
https://db.tt/ukFwJCyd

Where on facebook did you see this?

Funko POP! Vinyl Figures Fan Page

Postby **Squird** » Tue Dec 10, 2013 11:18 pm

Congratulations! Your Pop box and about 1/2 of the figure are in mint condition! Thank goodness they've been sealed up so no one can, you know, enjoy them.

Postby **Squird** » Tue Dec 10, 2013 11:25 pm

Reverend wrote:
Billp123 wrote:Looks like someone graded there pops. Just found this on Facebook.
https://db.tt/ukFwJCyd

Wow I would think they would pick something worth of value to get graded like a CWO pop or something worth it dumbasses

You noticed that, too.

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