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Potential for disputes if you misrepresent or miscommunicate what you have to sell (even if it’s an honest mistake) Another example of a valuable Star Wars action figure is the vinyl-caped Jawa. Late in the sales process, the manufacturer, Kenner, felt the vinyl cape looked and felt cheap, so it was replaced with a plush fabric robe with hood.

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Before you sell your Star Wars action figures, you might want to familiarize yourself with the following terms: ACTION FIGURE KEY TERMS A collection of Star Wars action figures owned by a member of the Washington DC Star Wars Collecting Club. Source: Martin Thurn Thurn says there are a few companies that specialize in grading toys (and Star Wars toys represent the vast majority of what they process). He says the condition scale runs from zero to 100, but “there are no standards for what any particular number means, except that 100 would mean the toy was never touched by human hands, which is impossible due to the Heisenberg Principle.” They’re not going to do all the work for you, but many members will be happy to point you in the right direction. Galactic Binder lists links to some clubs; search online for additional clubs in your area. 3. Set your priorities Set your priorities before you sell, which can help you decide which selling option is best. For example, if you want to make the most money, you’ll need to conduct research, sell directly to collectors, and be willing to wait for the right buyer. These values only apply to vintage Star Wars action figures – the average figure produced from the early 1990’s to the present is worth only a couple of dollars.The standard grading scale follows the zero to 100 rating method, but adds three levels: gold, silver, and bronze, where: STANDARD GRADING SCALE The original Star Wars action figures tend to be the most valuable; however, it’s important to note there are multiple Star Wars action figure series, as described by Jedi Business:

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A plus symbol (+) can be added to a grade to signify that an action figure is in above-average condition for its rating What makes Star Wars action figures valuable? Several factors combine to dictate a given Star Wars action figure’s value, including: One of those is the original “farm boy” Luke Skywalker, which featured a double-telescoping lightsaber, says Martin Thurn, President of the Washington DC Star Wars Collecting Club and a collector since 1978 who serves on the steering committee for the Collector’s Stage at Star Wars Celebration. Oh man, look at this thing! Remember playsets? Those weird cross-section cutouts of movie locations scaled to fit your collection of appropriately themed toys? (Sold seperately.) I know they still make them but these seem like such a relic of the 80s and 90s, although this little number comes in a little earlier even than that. Action Figure Authority, which provides action figure grading services, lists two commonly-used grading scales for Star Wars action figures: modern and standard.

If you’re selling offline, take a friend along and meet in a safe, well-lit, busy public area. Do not hand over your action figures until you have the cash. Never be afraid to take measures to protect yourself, and be wary of any buyer who doesn’t respect your desire to do so. 5. Create an amazing listing Make your Star Wars action figure listing attractive to buyers with these tips: The general rule for collectibles is ‘scarcity creates value,’ and this certainly applies when it comes to Star Wars figures,” says Schutzer. “The most value pieces are going to be the most rare. It’s very important to rule out any mistakes as well as rule out the possibility of reproductions, which do exist.”