FOV Enthusiast M26 Pershing Value?

Rowsdower · Post by **Rowsdower** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 3:36 pm

I have a MIB Pershing that I am thinking of selling. It is out of production and I only found two in a completed listing search on Ebay. A loose example went for $50 and an MIB for $132 which seems a bit extreme to me. I am curious what others think a realistic value would be.

lightning2000 · Post by **lightning2000** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:51 pm

Hi,
Determining the value of a mass market item is always a difficult proposition since there are so many factors that could elevate or depress its price.

As we head into the fourth quarter, now is typically the best time to test the waters, as time pressure, a growing international audience and demanding collectors are looking for that particular piece to add to their collection.

There's a GOOD chance that there will be a second version offered by the manufacturer at some point, seeing as how we're now up to the fifth version of their King Tiger

and multiple iterations of some of their other vehicles. That said, I dont think there would be a problem getting at least $100 for it, possibly more if you wait until Thanksgiving. I wouldnt list it on the bay much later than that since the average auction takes 7 days, then you have to wait for payment, then ship it to the customer, etc, all in time for the holidays.

Whatever you do, spend some time on the listing. Dont just take a photo, give it a two line description, and expect hundreds of dollars for two minutes worth of work. You'd be surprised how a more verbose listing will attract additional buyers willing to part with their hard-earned coin.

Lightning2000
www.themotorpool.net

WGP Klaus · Post by **WGP Klaus** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:58 pm

I've sold 3 in the past 5 months, the prices varied between $50-$96.00
The "value" of this piece is really what someones willing to pay

luftpanzer · Post by **luftpanzer** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 5:05 pm

Dam, I had a case of em until a couple of months ago.

Rowsdower · Post by **Rowsdower** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 5:15 pm

Thanks for the info lightning. I wonder if they will release a Korean war version since that is where the Pershing saw the most action.

I always put a lot of work into my listings, big or small. I also am pretty handy with the camera and good enough with Photoshop.

I hate when you see an item for say $100 with a one line description and a tiny blurry picture. I usually take the picture pack for $1 for the gallery pic, extra pics and super-size. If it is something really cheap or certain items like DVDs, then I make a montage of all the pics and just take gallery.