Author Topic: [Discuss] The AKB48 Auctions Thread (Read 14410 times)

SomethingWild · « **on:** November 03, 2010, 02:32:16 PM »

Many of us get AKB48 goods through auctions, whether it's from eBay or Yahoo Japan, so it might be worthwhile discussing.

There is one rule: do NOT post links to live auctions!

What can we talk about?
- For bidding on yahoo auctions you need a deputy service. How do they work? Which ones exist? Do you have good/bad experiences with these? etc.
- Funny auctions
- Items which sold for insane amounts
- Bootleg items; want to bid on something, but not sure it is legit? Post a pic and we'll find out together.

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I'll get the ball rolling.

Some sellers provide a direct translation of the item, which is pretty funny. For example:
Corridor running team - Dash first love
Another example is the "10 years cherry" (10nen Zakura) which you'll see from time to time.

aznnerd · « **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2010, 02:44:39 AM »

On eBay there was a guy selling Heavy Rotations pictures and listed Lovetan as TADA AIKA.
I lol-ed and had a flash back to one of the early AKB48 1ji 59fun (or 0ji 59fun?) where they accidentally called her Tada

- Items which sold for insane amounts
The damn Amina bearbrick that had a starting price of $80 and then $60 + s&h on eBay.

Kira10 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 04, 2010, 07:45:57 AM »

- Items which sold for insane amounts
I saw this Beginner photo of Takajo Aki on ebay which ended up being sold for $60.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Aki-Takajyo-AKB48-Beginner-CD-Theather-ver-photo-/330489444015?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cf2b4b6af

aznnerd · « **Reply #3 on:** November 05, 2010, 02:49:38 AM »

I have a question for those who use auction services. Are the prices going on eBay (Beginner senbatsu photos at a starting price of $20 and UG/Theater girls starting at $10) reasonable when you take into account deputy fees and s&h? And is $60 for Akicha reasonable? o_o I'm just trying to see how much fees and shipping would be and if I should jump into the Yahoo auction spree haha

floydian · « **Reply #4 on:** November 05, 2010, 03:12:27 AM »

Personally for me, the prices going on eBay are way more affordable than using a deputy service which has killer fees and S&H. Some of the Beginner senbatsu photos on eBay like Tomochin, Takamina, Kojiharu, Mayuyu, Jurina and Rena are available for as low as $10, which is really reasonable. But $60 for Akicha is definitely way way overpriced...

SomethingWild · « **Reply #5 on:** November 05, 2010, 08:55:23 AM »

^+1.

The extra fees and extra shipping is what makes Yahoo Auctions so expensive. For example, let's you can buy a theater pic for 400yen. That's cheaper than on eBay, but you'll most likely have to pay another 500 yen to the deputy service, you have to pay shipping from the seller to the deputy service and from the deputy to you. So in the end you'll have paid much more than on eBay.

It's just a matter of keeping your eyes open. Yahoo Auctions have a larger selection than eBay, no doubt about that. But if a cool item appears on eBay, I'd try to get it of eBay.

I'd only use Yahoo auction if i wanted something really specific or maybe some signed pics or something like that.

SomethingWild · « **Reply #6 on:** November 15, 2010, 02:08:11 PM »

This amuses me: two packs of theater cds, a 4 pack and a 5 pack which includes river.

First of all, the theater cds can be found pretty cheaply (around $5 and maybe a bit more for the recent ones). So even if you buy all 5 the singles separately, there's no way you'd have to spend $54.00.

Secondly, these auctions ran at the same time. Why did the 5 pack go for so much more than the 4 pack?! I don't get it. Didn't they see the 4 pack? Didn't they realize they could've picked up a copy of River separately anyway?

SomethingWild · « **Reply #7 on:** November 15, 2010, 02:51:03 PM »

A reason why I love eBay; great deals are to be had. You gotta be patient and pay attention. For example:
These auctions for a set of Acchan cards ended with only two weeks or so between them.

Both auctions came from sellers with excellent feedback... so why did one go for so much and the other for so little money? We'll never know!

FYI, my Acchan cards are still available

SomethingWild · « **Reply #8 on:** November 23, 2010, 01:27:24 PM »

Overpriced:

aznnerd · « **Reply #9 on:** November 23, 2010, 05:23:23 PM »

HOLY SHIT
I like Sakiko but that's sooooo overpriced it's insane

I've just now noticed the influx of those trading cards. O:

SomethingWild · « **Reply #10 on:** January 23, 2011, 03:57:39 PM »

AKB96 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 23, 2011, 04:46:03 PM »

Quote from: BarrieV on November 23, 2010, 01:27:24 PM

Overpriced:

It's been discounted to $420.

Another factor to deal with (unless you buy items of unpopular members only) are multiple auction time extensions that add to the already existing unpredictability of YAJ.

SomethingWild · « **Reply #12 on:** February 03, 2011, 07:08:26 PM »

I wonder how much it will go for...

maliciel · « **Reply #13 on:** February 03, 2011, 07:51:51 PM »

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SomethingWild · « **Reply #14 on:** February 04, 2011, 02:08:35 PM »

Quote from: BarrieV on February 03, 2011, 07:08:26 PM

I wonder how much it will go for...

65 bids, 22,000 yen

(almost 200 euro / 270 usd)

aznnerd · « **Reply #15 on:** February 04, 2011, 10:41:02 PM »

is that W Matsui? Damn, they got some steep pockets

SomethingWild · « **Reply #16 on:** February 25, 2011, 10:21:05 AM »

Even after all these years it still amazes me someone would pay 35 usd (inc shipping) for one pic.

Anariel · « **Reply #17 on:** February 25, 2011, 10:51:36 AM »

^ that pic cost max 8-10 usd with delivery on yahoo japan auctions LAWL

naruse · « **Reply #18 on:** February 25, 2011, 05:21:19 PM »

Makes me think about how much I could make selling my full sakura no ki set on ebay

....although the lesser members will probably never get sold

SomethingWild · « **Reply #19 on:** March 12, 2011, 11:11:00 PM »

This set of 10 Tomochin costume cards just sold for...

...19000 yen / $231 / 168 euro!

I gotta admit that's a little bit more than expected. Probably because it's a complete set of 'regular' costume cards.