Hi, buddy. From my experiences selling (and trying to sell) toys on this forum, as well as on eBay, let me provide you with some advice. Regarding seibertron.com's b/s/t:
1) Eight times out of ten, you will have people who seem interested, messaging you with loads of questions, then disappear from the face of the earth.
2) People generally don't like when there is no asking price. This applies to virtually ANYTHING. If you don't provide the potential buyer with a starting price point, they don't want to undergo the hassle of "haggling" the wide range of prices. Ideally, they would want a ball-park range to work with you. (Although I understand that you are making this post so that other members can assist you in generating a price point.)
3) Unfortunately, seibertron.com's forums don't see much dedicated activity, and it shows in the b/s/t threads here.
4) Attempting to sell to enthusiasts on an enthusiast board is like a double-edged sword: on the one hand you are directly appealing to the enthusiasts, but on the other hand enthusiasts already likely have the toys that they want.
5) Members on this forum are typically "G1 enthusiasts," however you would like to define that. The world of High Moon Studios' Transformers is quite unique, but that is its downfall: it strays from the G1 world too much in aesthetic. Additionally, such a world was short-lived. There is a small HMS following, but that's the problem: it's small and the following likely already has the needed toys.
That being said, WFC figures typically retain their retail prices, with a few exceptions: Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Megatron. These guys typically fetch around $30 each, and appeal to an audience outside of the HMS devotee, by virtue of being iconic figures that have awesome transforming schemes. Darkside Optimus and Megatron can be sold for around $40-50 each.
FOC deluxes are an absolute joke. They were produced during a time when Hasbro was trying to cut input costs but raise output prices. As such, all of the FOC deluxes suffered from simplicity and some degree of hollowness. The voyagers fared better, and therefore still retain their prices of around $15-25. FOC deluxes, on the other hand, float between $8-$10. As of late, the Bruticus limb-bots can be had for $20-$30 each IF you find the right buyer who is A) desperate enough, and B) loves HMS Transformers. BUT, be prepared to part out Bruticus. Why so high a price? This guy:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/tf.images/redu ... _12208.jpgHowever, I thnk that MBC dropped the ball on Military Titans' release date because HMS Transformers have come and gone. What following it has generated has since died off, and interest in FOC Bruticus is now only lukewarm. Additionally, the crazy partsforming of the arms in MBC's Military Titans discourages people. Those enthusiasts who are still intent on getting a Bruticus are likely more inclined to go after Warbotron's creation because it: A) is more true to the G1 aesthetic, and B) requires less partsforming. And those who are scared off by Warbotron's prices will likely try to search for the Universe 25th AE Bruticus + FP parts. Bcuz G1.
Planet X is a notable exception to the lack of HMS Transformers enthusiasm. They have managed to carve out a nice HMS niche bcuz DINOBOTS. I think they can also get away with making a game-accurate voyager-sized Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus to appeal to the HMS enthusiasts and Optimus/Magnus completists.
Third party offerings typically retain their retail prices, except for the SXS weapons and the Dream Maker add-on kit. They suffered the conundrum of producing for a small loyal audience, and having retail prices that were a joke.
All points considered, you are likely to have a better time posting these on eBay, due to:
1) Wider audience appeal.
2) Having a legally binding contract to mediate the transaction.
However, you should consider:
1) eBay fees.
2) Paypal fees if using it.
Well, I hope this helps you out. I am also in the search for FOC Bruticus limb-bots, but will not pay more than $13 for each of them because the market is artificially inflating the prices for these guys; demand is not nearly as high as anticipated by the release of MBC002. Just look at the wide availability of the "first-edition" MBC002 kits still lingering around the various e-tailers.
