new collector - any advice anyone?

[brr-icy]

i've seen an afa'd motormaster going for 850,

[Dark Rage]

I wanna see someone AFA a Lucky Draw Transformer!

And I thought Star Wars would be the more expensive hobby. but then again, Transformers are essentially two toys in one, so I can see why.

I've never been a fan of the original G1 vintages, and I'd prefer reissues over the original, due to price and the knowledge that it's new and mint, compared to an unknown MIB item, since you can never see how good the quality is from an online transaction.