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Post by bloosica on Oct 19, 2013 13:34:00 GMT
I normally try to stay away from anything less than an A-, but I've heard some good and bad things about B rated figures. Sometimes it's just dust, sometimes it's something more. Have any of you purchased an B figures from amiami and if so what was your experience?
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Post by MooshiPirpy14 on Oct 19, 2013 13:37:44 GMT
I have bought many B and B+ figures and to be honest they all looked like brand new to me. It might be just a little tiny smudge on the paint or like you said dust, but I never actually had any of those problems.
I would just stay away from anything that is not B- and above
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Post by king on Oct 19, 2013 13:43:38 GMT
i have bought mostly B figures and have not had a problem tho two of the ones that i have are high doller
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Post by bloosica on Oct 19, 2013 13:53:22 GMT
That's reassuring. I recently purchased one this month (it hasn't arrived yet), but I thought I would take a chance. Depending on how it goes will probably determine if I purchase more of B.
I wish amiami would tell you why they grade something or take actual pictures, but I understand that's more work. The grading system is mostly true, but I have gotten an A before that had some paint missing and a box C that looked like it could be an A.
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Post by MooshiPirpy14 on Oct 19, 2013 14:31:45 GMT
Yea it is difficult I guess, but the prices are amazing!
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Post by bloosica on Oct 19, 2013 14:38:42 GMT
Yes I love amiami's pre-owned section. Favorite store to buy figures by far. Most of the figures I own are from amiami and about half are probably pre-owned.
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Post by king on Oct 19, 2013 14:42:53 GMT
i have for the most part been buy off of amazon its more suite for some one tight with money
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Post by darkviruzzz on Oct 19, 2013 14:53:37 GMT
yeah... I Super hesitant about anything below B. But I can't believe how awesome preowned stuff is! Almost brand new!
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Post by bloosica on Oct 19, 2013 15:06:43 GMT
i have for the most part been buy off of amazon its more suite for some one tight with money When I first started collecting I went the Amazon route, but I'm always hesitant because of bootlegs. Amazon is great though with customer service, but its still more to do if I have to contact them. I've also purchased off of Ebay and gotten bootlegs a couple of times so I pretty much stay away from there as well. yeah... I Super hesitant about anything below B. But I can't believe how awesome preowned stuff is! Almost brand new! I know it's amazing. It makes me wonder who these collectors are that just keep them in boxes. I could never do that. |
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Post by darkviruzzz on Oct 19, 2013 15:13:51 GMT
I got her. she was a C because she was missing her pillow that was her stand and a small chain that came with her, she's usually 65$-75$... I got her for 30$ + shipping.... WHICH IS INSANE!! Attachments:
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Post by bloosica on Oct 19, 2013 15:18:10 GMT
Did it let you know why she was a C before you got her? I think I would be more willing to go with lower if I knew why. Some things I could live with especially if it was hard to find and only in that condition if I knew what was wrong with it. If I have a choice though I will go with the A.
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Post by king on Oct 19, 2013 15:19:41 GMT
i all ways look in to the stuff i get from amazon lol i look in to ever thing i buy
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Post by darkviruzzz on Oct 19, 2013 15:33:05 GMT
Yeah they let me know. But I couldn't turn down such a deal! And I don't regret it cause she is practically brand new!
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Post by DonkeyBlonkey on Oct 19, 2013 15:40:53 GMT
All B figures I bought have been brand new and had no dust or smudges.
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Post by bloosica on Oct 19, 2013 15:46:55 GMT
Well this all makes me feel better about getting B figures if I can't find As. Maybe a B could just be that it was opened and displayed most of the time.
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Post by DonkeyBlonkey on Oct 19, 2013 19:27:00 GMT
Well this all makes me feel better about getting B figures if I can't find As. Maybe a B could just be that it was opened and displayed most of the time. That is probably likely. I feel B is the equivalent to the MFC Shop where people state it has been briefly displayed in their display case, then put back into the box. "C" quality varies from here and there. Thankfully AmiAmi tells the customer what the issue is and why they gave the figure the listing as a "C" figure. (Usually and most commonly, missing part, other than that the figure is like new, but sometimes I see broken hair piece, paint chip, etc.) |
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Post by bloosica on Oct 19, 2013 19:30:20 GMT
Thanks. I might take more risks with Bs from now on.
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Post by DonkeyBlonkey on Oct 19, 2013 19:50:55 GMT
Thanks. I might take more risks with Bs from now on. I wouldn't consider it a risk lol. B's are just the equivalent to opened and displayed but put back in. A's are probably new or just opened and then put back in immediately. |
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Post by bloosica on Oct 19, 2013 20:03:14 GMT
I think I just need my B to get here so I can see for myself lol. But this thread has made me more open to getting more Bs, which means more chances to hurt my wallet.
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Post by king on Oct 19, 2013 20:28:21 GMT
when i buy Bs i buy a cart load lol
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