three different solid gold Star Wars items. Claims each was grand prize in different Hasbro contests yet he has all three of them. Seller has no feedback for over a year. Red flag?
@derryb said:
three different solid gold Star Wars items. Claims each was grand prize in different Hasbro contests yet he has all three of them. Seller has no feedback for over a year. Red flag?
It is possible for someone to buy these on the secondary market over the course of 25 years.
That said, they also sold 24k gold-plated ones in stores.
Either way, I doubt $1 million will entice anyone.
Wouldn’t the comic book thread be more interested in these? Some one there would have no problem ponying up that kind of money for the great Star Trek/ Wars memorabilia.
As I mentioned in the other thread, 17.6 oz. of gold (if not plated, and it could be a scam) is worth around $33k... I would not be interested in these anyway...but if so, would certainly require a lot more than just the seller's description. Full documented analysis. Cheers, RickO
@derryb said:
three different solid gold Star Wars items. Claims each was grand prize in different Hasbro contests yet he has all three of them. Seller has no feedback for over a year. Red flag?
It is possible for someone to buy these on the secondary market over the course of 25 years.
That said, they also sold 24k gold-plated ones in stores.
Either way, I doubt $1 million will entice anyone.
I agree that it is reasonable to think someone might have collected all three over the course of 25 years. Especially since he listed the number produced and it was in the double digits for each. However, I must admit the McMillions documentary came to mind when I saw this listing.
@derryb said:
three different solid gold Star Wars items. Claims each was grand prize in different Hasbro contests yet he has all three of them. Seller has no feedback for over a year. Red flag?
I have only ever seen one other Millennium Falcon being sold over the years but never as a complete set.
Each of these items are very limited in quantity.
Only 20 Deathstars made.
Only 13 Millennium Falcons made.
Only 30 Star Destroyers made.
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Star Wars Solid Gold Micro Machines (Hasbro) Action Figures. Millennium Falcon. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
Maybe the Pawn Stars could put these in their shop.
Or come on Gus, you need em.
This is pretty cool: "Offered is a collection of 24k solid gold Micro Machines that were grand prizes in contests from Micro Machines, Hasbro (Galoob) back in the 1990's."
Are small gold figurines really considered to be exonumia? I guess you could send them to PCGS to see what happens but I wouldn't be surprised if they rejected them for slabbing.
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@PerryHall said:
Are small gold figurines really considered to be exonumia? I guess you could send them to PCGS to see what happens but I wouldn't be surprised if they rejected them for slabbing.
It was mostly a joke.
But the do slab gold award medals. And they slabbed the statuette Tutankhamen coin. So, we're kind of straddling the two here.
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three different solid gold Star Wars items. Claims each was grand prize in different Hasbro contests yet he has all three of them. Seller has no feedback for over a year. Red flag?
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Seller wants $999,999.00 for them.
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It is possible for someone to buy these on the secondary market over the course of 25 years.
That said, they also sold 24k gold-plated ones in stores.
Either way, I doubt $1 million will entice anyone.
I think if you pay that asking price, then offer PCGS maybe, oh, $100k to slab them, they would.
Rare custom slab. Worth $2 million at that point.
Good for him.
Wouldn’t the comic book thread be more interested in these? Some one there would have no problem ponying up that kind of money for the great Star Trek/ Wars memorabilia.
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/date-sets/hashtags-prefect-coin-grading-service-1879/album/7621
As I mentioned in the other thread, 17.6 oz. of gold (if not plated, and it could be a scam) is worth around $33k... I would not be interested in these anyway...but if so, would certainly require a lot more than just the seller's description. Full documented analysis. Cheers, RickO
That's weird. I clicked on US Coin Forum and ended up in Overpriced eBay Junk.
I agree that it is reasonable to think someone might have collected all three over the course of 25 years. Especially since he listed the number produced and it was in the double digits for each. However, I must admit the McMillions documentary came to mind when I saw this listing.
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He linked to this youtube add in his listing. Very interesting.
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That doesn't look like 18oz of gold to me.
Just notice he's only about 10 miles from me.
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Isn't that half of the threads on the US Coin Forum?
The one in the video is only AU at best, plus might have fingerprints.
There be chocolate inside!
This is pretty cool: "Offered is a collection of 24k solid gold Micro Machines that were grand prizes in contests from Micro Machines, Hasbro (Galoob) back in the 1990's."
Who is Gus?
Edit: I'm guessing Gus is Gus Lopez, co-author of Gus and Duncan's Comprehensive Guide to Star Wars Collectibles
They aren't coins, tokens, or medals so I doubt PCGS will slab them.
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Looks like the Franklin Mint made made some too in 1997!
https://mffanrodders.com/2010/08/03/franklin-mints-gold-falcon/
PCGS has gone where no TPG has gone before by certifying the ultimate silver coin, so why not?
Thanks to @PCGSPhoto for a great TrueView!
Doesn't have the 'look' of solid gold.
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Here's a nice PCGS certified piece:
That's an actual coin issue by a government with a face value. Are the Star Wars figurines actual coins issued by a country with a face value?
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No.
But exonumia is almost always privately produced.
Are small gold figurines really considered to be exonumia? I guess you could send them to PCGS to see what happens but I wouldn't be surprised if they rejected them for slabbing.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
Will PCGS slab solid gold jewelry or rings or panda bears?
It was mostly a joke.
But the do slab gold award medals. And they slabbed the statuette Tutankhamen coin. So, we're kind of straddling the two here.