subject: Making Some Serious Money With Toy Figure Collecting [print this page] As kids most of us were just interested in one thing, having the complete set of the latest action figures. It was almost a goal of ours that we have the latest and greatest, in order to make sure that we were better than the other kids. This meant that not only did we have to have the items but that we had to have the kudos of having them first as well. These days, as grownups, the same concept applies when it comes to Action Figure Collecting. An example of this is the Mario Action Figure Line, as it is among the most popular lines to collect as well as being the most sought after by those who are serious collectors.
Yes, kids have their priorities when it comes to collecting action figures, parents on the other hand are often times concerned with collecting the entire set for a much different reason. They see the monetary value of having the entire collection, including and most especially, those hard to find pieces that were only made in small quantities.
These collectors will search high and low in order to ensure that they have all of a particular collection. Many collectors have called this process "the road". The road may be long and arduous at times, but they travel it anyway. The road may at times take them to new places and to meeting new people. Many times the road will require them to head to another collector in order to find the hard to find items that few people have, and that they simply must obtain.
When you locate the owner that has the item that you are looking for, you will need to broach the subject of them selling very carefully, as many times this is a delicate area. This also leads back to the issue of price. Many times the collector will be looking to sell but only if the right number is spoken. Otherwise you will only get as far as looking at it. If you are willing to pay, and can negotiate about the item, then you might have a better chance at obtaining it.
Of course if you don't have a trade-able item, then you will need to head to a collectibles shop in order to attempt to get the item that you are seeking. While it is rare that they will have it, it is possible, or in the very least they can point you in the right direction. If they do have the figure or can acquire it for you, that's good news. This good news comes with a price tag, however. While lower than buying from a collector, the price can still be hefty and even more so if the item is extremely rare.
The last place that you will want to make it a point to look, is a place of desperation indeed. This is of course a collectibles convention. This can be a successful place for you to attempt to acquire an item at times, but more often than not the best you can hope for here is to get a few contact names for a person who may have the thing that you are looking for.
Action Figure Collecting may be child's play for kids but can be a very serious hobby for many adults. The next time you see one of these "dolls" in the toy department of a local store, take some time to think about the possible value of the entire action figure set in the future and grab them up while you can. Who knows, a few years from now your action figures may be worth a pretty penny or two.
Making Some Serious Money With Toy Figure Collecting
