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Hi Da_Last_2_Walk,
Thank you for your support on this. Think you raise some very valid points. For an example, we have just sent 40+ GI Joe figures for grading, a case being SDCC Hasbro Cobra Commanders, all sealed in a case with star cases to. Non of the figures got a U90 grade not got a U grade as customs opened the box to check the contents! we did get a 90 grade back, the rest got 80 - 85. Just to prove that direct from the factory does not always get you a high grade (just for example AFA 85 ref 14599745 Cobra Leader Blue Suit).
On another quote, the reason the price is high is due to the cost in getting the figure graded, if you see in the pictures we have paid a massive premium to have the figure graded open, which included the extra cost for a custom case, we could have just had the figure graded with the box closed but how boring would that be. We have also had the case UV protected so it can be displayed and not have to be stored in a box.
We have put a massive amount of money into opening a AFA section, which will fill up slowly and wanted a figure that has the WOW factor to open it with. Didn't want to start an argument about it. This is a fantastic figure which we all agree on, its not for everyone but all to there own, like Da_Last_2_Walk says if you want to open you GI Joe toys and play with them, well go on and enjoy it, if you want to have graded figure do that. Whatever you pick just enjoy them.
Thanks once again for all your comments.
Andy, Futurama.shopuk
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