Collectability vs Preservation with respect to Batteries

[CanBot]

Originally Posted by CAF

If the intent is to leave in in the package for all eternity, I would think the battery issue is moot?

There ya go. But for me, the point of MISB, and buying one for myself, would be because then I could open that toy in, say, 20 years, and it would be basically like it was off the shelf. That's just me, though, and I realize that's not the intent of an MISB collectors.

[CAF]

Originally Posted by CanBot

There ya go. But for me, the point of MISB, and buying one for myself, would be because then I could open that toy in, say, 20 years, and it would be basically like it was off the shelf. That's just me, though, and I realize that's not the intent of an MISB collectors.

With that in mind, it would be nice to see those plastic pull tabs in more of the battery operated collectibles.

[CanBot]

I get why they don't use the tabs, because without the 'demo, try me!' they miss out on the 'wow' factor for kids to try out in the store. But...there's the long term price. It's actually the 'cure' for those who believe that MISB collecting is, well...for lack of better words, not the optimal way to collect. The batteries essentially force you to open the package. Part of the reason I bought my first Leader TFs from the early movies was because I really thought they'd be worth something someday, lol...a small part, but a part nonetheless.

[CAF]

I open all my transformers and keep the boxes. The eay I see it now, it takes a hell of a piece to be worth keeping MISB for value purposes. To me, the real value is in enjoying them.

[ChaosTheory]

Originally Posted by CanBot

There ya go. But for me, the point of MISB, and buying one for myself, would be because then I could open that toy in, say, 20 years, and it would be basically like it was off the shelf. That's just me, though, and I realize that's not the intent of an MISB collectors.

I would tend to lean in this direction as well. Even though I prefer to purchase MISB it's mostly because it eliminates a lot of the unknown, and perhaps I like to pop those 'cherries' myself if I do decide to open certain items.

I guess, if I plan on keeping for the long-term I may as well open and remove the batteries!

[CAF]

Originally Posted by ChaosTheory

I would tend to lean in this direction as well. Even though I prefer to purchase MISB it's mostly because it eliminates a lot of the unknown, and perhaps I like to pop those 'cherries' myself if I do decide to open certain items.

I guess, if I plan on keeping for the long-term I may as well open and remove the batteries!

Do you ever feel a sense of guilt when you open something that's been sealed on your shelf for a long time? I do. I don't know why either. It's mine. It's just that the time being unopened feels like it became worthless

[pside9]

I open all of my figures any way so I remove the battery. But I buy figures because I enjoy displaying them.

I'd prefer a toy that has had the battery removed over a MISB item but I wouldn't pay the same price for it. In my mind its maybe ~ 15% less.

[Pgianos]

Investing in transformers is a really bad idea. Mark my words all the MP stuff won't be worth retail in several years. The boom came bc us g1ers are in our 30s now...the bust is coming... invest in gold....

[CAF]

Originally Posted by Pgianos

Investing in transformers is a really bad idea. Mark my words all the MP stuff won't be worth retail in several years. The boom came bc us g1ers are in our 30s now...the bust is coming... invest in gold....

I concur

[ChaosTheory]

Originally Posted by Pgianos

Investing in transformers is a really bad idea. Mark my words all the MP stuff won't be worth retail in several years. The boom came bc us g1ers are in our 30s now...the bust is coming... invest in gold....

Damned if you do and damned if you don't..

Potentially snag some great deals up in 10 to 20 yrs, but miss out on 10-20 years of having a bit of fun with them lol.

Meh, I'm mostly buying to enjoy with my kids anyways!