Hi,

I have a question about the value of a bad carded Green Machine. I had the MCG 1970 Mustang Convertible from Series 1, which is one of 50 made. The clamshell has some issues - there are some light scuffs/scratches, a dent on the blister, and the orange cardboard is sun-faded. The car itself, however, is perfect.

Considering this to be an "opener", what would you value this at? The only car I saw brought $157.51 on eBay in a mint package. Any help is appreciated, thank you!

Subtract 40% of current mint card resale value for bad card.



Regards, DrDeal

There is always a discount on a bad carded car vs. a mint carded car but it depends on the car and the degree of damage. The greater the degree of damage, the larger the discount off average retail. However, if it's a high end item, typically the discount is smaller because it's still a high end item.

I think you did the right thing bro

It's good to be honest when you see some flaws

Nicko

Thanks for the info everyone. The car was sold on eBay and I told the person who bought it about the flaws, but I guess they did not like it once they saw the package in person. I refunded him the full amount of what he paid ($105) plus money to ship it back, so it will be going back up for sale once it is returned.

Drdealone, glad to see you like the Corvette as well! :thumbsup:

If you disclosed the flaws prior to him winning then what was his problem? Were the pictures good you had, even though you did tell him so that would have been that.

I was the one who bought the car on ebay for $105.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150179286864&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=005


Yes, I knew that it was not mint, but did not expect the package to be in horrible condition. Look like it had been in the sun for a long time. Not really as described. Misunderstanding.

The pictures were not that great, and I asked about its condition and was told it was "excellent". Vette did a good job by taking it back, and I appreciate that.

It would be fine to open, but I'm a cardboard collector.
So if any of you would like to open it, you would be fine in buying it.

Thanks

I was the one who bought the car on ebay for $105.
Yes, I knew that it was not mint, but did not expect the package to be in horrible condition. Look like it had been in the sun for a long time. Not really as described. Misunderstanding.
The pictures were not that great, and I asked about its condition and was told it was "excellent". Vette did a good job by taking it back, and I appreciate that.
it stated on the auction" The winning bidder will receive this mint in a near mint clamshell package which does show some light wear"

$75 shipped i would bust that plastic to pieces and put it next to my 3 greenlight test shots!!!!!!

I was the one who bought the car on ebay for $105.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150179286864&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=005


Yes, I knew that it was not mint, but did not expect the package to be in horrible condition. Look like it had been in the sun for a long time. Not really as described. Misunderstanding.

The pictures were not that great, and I asked about its condition and was told it was "excellent". Vette did a good job by taking it back, and I appreciate that.

It would be fine to open, but I'm a cardboard collector.
So if any of you would like to open it, you would be fine in buying it.

Thanks

I should have described the flaws better in the auction and email. It was an honest mistake on my part and I took full responsibility for everything. I have sold tons of diecast and this is the first time I screwed up (as my feedback on here and eBay is great). I am embarassed, but the good thing is that this problem was resolved and everyone is happy. :thumbsup:

I should have described the flaws better in the auction and email. It was an honest mistake on my part and I took full responsibility for everything. I have sold tons of diecast and this is the first time I screwed up (as my feedback on here and eBay is great). I am embarassed, but the good thing is that this problem was resolved and everyone is happy. :thumbsup:

u did the right thing bro :dude:

Interesting I thought your where jam5691:p


[QUOTE=astroking2]I was the one who bought the car on ebay for $105.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150179286864&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=005

Via Pittsburgh,1 way ticket!!!!

Via Pittsburgh,1 way ticket!!!!
You must be who I'm shipping it to then!
It will go out tomorrow b/c the post office was closed today.
The car is in great shape to open it.
Good luck with it! :wave:

You must be who I'm shipping it to then!
It will go out tomorrow b/c the post office was closed today.
The car is in great shape to open it.
Good luck with it! :wave:

Yep, he is getting it Ben and the car will be ripped out of the package. :thumbsup:

Went out today via Priority Mail.
Have fun with it. :wave:

Went out today via Priority Mail.
Have fun with it. :wave:
cant wait and thanks again to you and fastc6vette it will work out perfect for everyone!!!

I love happy endings! :wave:

Just got her in cant wait to open her THANKS

Just got her in cant wait to open her THANKS

Glad to hear that and also for the GN as well. Enjoy them! :thumbsup:

you get your $?