Where do you buy Rare MOC?

[StarWarsFan]

Toy fairs, eBay, private collectors.

[StarWarsFan]

Everywhere. This week I won something rare on eBay hiding in plain sight, I'll post it in the limelight thread when it arrives. You really need to scan everywhere.

What did you find Ed?

[Burto]

In order to buy rare MOC's I find that my best way is through other collectors who know other collectors etc, when you build up contacts in this game it is worth its weight in gold, the majority of rare items I have got has come through contacts and people helping me out as I've done with them.

When I got my Palitoy 30 back Yoda, AFA 80, late on last year I had no idea about it until a friend I know in collecting was good enough to inform me as he knew I needed that figure to complete my Palitoy 30 back B graded run, going on ebay etc is fine but nothing much comes up, only from time to time and every man and his dog knows about it.

So, where do you buy rare Moc's, my answer would be from other collectors who decide to sell and inform you, this hobby is about building friendships and trust but most importantly having a good and fair reputation, thankfully I have and that's why people help me along the way.

As he says, your talking about items that exist in very small quantities and the demand for them is huge, plus most are locked away.

Networking with other collectors, being relationships ect us defo the best way to go for what you are after

[wrighty]

Thought there are on the top shelve in Toys R Us!!

Like others say having the right connection is key, rare items exchange hands without any public knowledge.

[Wreck-It Ralph]

Thanks for all you responses.

Looks like I will have to improve my networking skills as to date they have been poor.

[Wreck-It Ralph]

As others have said, the rare stuff you probably need to go networking. Otherwise you are covering a good number of avenues - more than most people do I'd say!

Do you have to use Facebook for Jabba's Palace to work on Star Wars Tracker? What Auctions does it track?

[subzero]

Everywhere. This week I won something rare on eBay hiding in plain sight, I'll post it in the limelight thread when it arrives. You really need to scan everywhere.

Oooh the suspense!

[wrighty]

Thanks for all you responses.

Looks like I will have to improve my networking skills as to date they have been poor.

You will more likely to succeed in networking on forums with old timers, show offs on FB are usually newbies and they may or may not have the rare items you want. Locating the item is easy doing a deal for sale or trade is difficult. I know someone that was in discussion on a piece for 3 years before a deal was done, if you don't have patience then I suggest changing hobbies.

[edd_jedi]

What did you find Ed?

Just posted it in the LA thread

[Wreck-It Ralph]

Thanks for all you responses.

Looks like I will have to improve my networking skills as to date they have been poor.

You will more likely to succeed in networking on forums with old timers, show offs on FB are usually newbies and they may or may not have the rare items you want. Locating the item is easy doing a deal for sale or trade is difficult. I know someone that was in discussion on a piece for 3 years before a deal was done, if you don't have patience then I suggest changing hobbies.

I guess I have been lucky with all of my deals/purchases so far as they have taken weeks or sometimes days so patience has not been an issue for me. I have accepted I will have to be patient for certain items like 30 Back Fett as they are so rarely available for sale.

3 years seems like a very long time, why do you think it took so long?

[theguiltyone]

[I guess I have been lucky with all of my deals/purchases so far as they have taken weeks or sometimes days so patience has not been an issue for me. I have accepted I will have to be patient for certain items like 30 Back Fett as they are so rarely available for sale.

3 years seems like a very long time, why do you think it took so long?

In the grand scheme of things, 3 years is nothing!
You just ain't earned it yet.

[Heith]

Can someone give me a link to the Jabbas palace auction page please?, can’t for the long fe of me find it no matter what I put in the search bar on Facebook , thanks

[subzero]

3 years?....

With me it's 3 hours and then like Duncan Bannatyne says, "i'm out!"

[Mini99]

Can someone give me a link to the Jabbas palace auction page please?, can’t for the long fe of me find it no matter what I put in the search bar on Facebook , thanks

My page always auto loads, so I have just typed “jabba’s palace” in and the page links no problem.
Are you missing out the apostrophe?

[Wreck-It Ralph]

[I guess I have been lucky with all of my deals/purchases so far as they have taken weeks or sometimes days so patience has not been an issue for me. I have accepted I will have to be patient for certain items like 30 Back Fett as they are so rarely available for sale.

3 years seems like a very long time, why do you think it took so long?

In the grand scheme of things, 3 years is nothing!
You just ain't earned it yet.

I have got to earn a 3 year wait, that doesn't sound like much fun.