The MLP Arena
Pony Talk => MLP Nirvana => Topic started by: Ember1 on March 01, 2013, 07:22:53 PM
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Ok so question to everyone out there. How do you like your nirvanas?
Any limitations on the condition you like them in? Has your preference evolved over the years?
I use to be one of those collectors that collected all types of condition nirvanas but somehow over the years
I have become very nit picky with what I collect and have sold much of my collection. The few that remain
are in nm to mint condition.
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Give me your wingless, hairless and moldy Alitas! I love them!!2
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I picked somewhat because it depends on which pony and how much I'm spending. If I'm spending a small fortune I'd like them to be as close to mint as possible. If it's a pony I've been searching for for a while I'll buy any I find then upgrade later when one comes along.
Or if its a pony I like but not a grail usually won't mind if there's a hair cut or some symbol rubs.
Also if it's a very rare pony like a blue Lickety I'd take her in any condition : )
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I fall somewhere in the middle. With my US/UK ponies they have to be perfect with accessories etc and in an ideal world I'd like my Nirvanas to be the same but that's not super realistic. Many of my Italians are near mint but several could be upgraded my magenta cotton candy as an example has a buzz cut to her ears but I'm just happy to have her in my collection! Most of my commons are pretty minty though.
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I love ponies with a history and have a soft spot for buzz cuts, or otherwise punky hairstyles. I also don't mind factory defects - gives 'em personality. :lovey:
However, I do draw the line at chew marks/significant body damage. I also upgrade when I can - when I first started collecting I meant to restore ponies, but my health won't allow it. I pass them on to people who will.
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I'm fairly picky no matter who the pony is, though I am willing to be a bit more forgiving with nirvanas, especially if I can get them at a good price. But it's a little weird: the more I like the pony, the mintier I want her to be, no matter how rare she is!
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I am fairly picky......if I am going to empty my bank account - I don't want to have to look at a poor manky pony!
I like ponies that are pretty darn good!
Consequently there are a lot of lovlies missing in my collection!!!! :biggrin:
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Good, well loved condition is just fine. No major issues, but some little flaws here and there are okay. Everypony needs love, right? :)
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welllll ya im mainly looking for upgrade right now so NM and better for me!!
but if its a super rare argie like pink haired sweettooth then i wouldnt care the condition ^_^
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Depends on country and price x
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I voted for:
Somewhat: I like my nirvanas in respectable condition but they don't have to be perfect
It depends on how rare the ponies is though, and how much I can get them for. And I'm never complaining about the condition when I got them as a present.
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it depends on the pony, but to be honest i have ponies in all sorts of condition in my herd :)
love pkw xxx
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If it it's common enough, I like near mint. I just upgraded a few of my Peruvians with better symbols and uncut hair. If they are super rare, like my Colombians, then condition doesn't matter. I love my purple bowtie with chopped off hair and smooze. Means they were well loved.
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Although of course I would prefer a pony in good or mint condition, it's by no means imperative for me. On occassion I have upgraded Nirvanas in my collection, but I often find I become attached to the ones with flaws! I have Nirvanas that range from poor to MOC in my collection :)
Condition would be reflected in the price I would pay though, depending on the scarcity.
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I'm definitely in the middle category. I like my ponies to be as nice as possible, but I won't pass up an appropriately priced pony with some minor flaws. One thing I absolutely don't want in my collection are rehaired ponies. I want my ponies to be "original"... what makes Nirvanas special is the different plastic, hair, symbol paint, ect. that was used in each region.
However, I've been going through my collection recently trying to catalog everything I have, and I've realized that I've become more picky over the years. I used to be excited just to add a certain pony to my collection, but now I've started a quickly growing list of ponies that I would like to upgrade. I've also discovered several ponies that I bought described as excellent/near mint, only to find that they were rehaired. Nothing you can really do about that 5-6 years later, but it's still very frustrating. If people do any restorations, they really need to note it under the foot. :huh:
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Oh yes, that's something I forgot to mention as well - I would take a bad original haired Nirvana over a rehaired one any day.
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I'm in the middle, but mostly because I can't afford them perfect! Little flaws never bother me though, I'm not a really picky collector...it's awesome when they're mint but the scuffs ect just means they were loved back in the day by a little kid like me!
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I'm not picky, I tolerate hair loss, some little spots here and there, some symbol rubs. Something I don't really like is highligter marks or huge ink marks, also chew marks are not admisible unless they are small or they are on a not visible place.
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My only requirement is all limbs and no mold.
I got some pretty manky argies - with Surprise being the worst
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I would have to say "Not really" just because I just bought an Argie Rockin' Beat pony with a buzzcut who I'm going to have to rehair, so she won't be completely original...
I also have a few "sad" Applejacks from Mexico and Peru with rubbed symbols and eyes...
But those ponies are cheap. Super cheap, for Nirvanas, so I'm fine with that...
And if I get a greek pony, so many of them seem to have bleeding symbols, so, I'm not worried about them.. some of them I want no matter what (like South African Seashell)... but I'm not paying out the wazoo to buy some "rare" pony who's got marker all over it, no symbol, no hair, etc... I'll just live without it.
The rehair thing is my own personal thing, I have some Nirvanas with some buzzed hair (a few plugs, or the forelock) - that I won't ever rehair. My Brazil NSS Paradise is a perfect example. Her hair is awful looking, but all original, and there's enough there that I can deal with her appearance. The Rockin' Beat I just bought was SO cheap, she's going to be worth a makeover (and of course, a note on her foot!)
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Honestly it depends on the pony, if I spend a lot I want it in nice condition. However, if I can get the oony in cheaper, I'm fine with it having flaws. Does that make sense? :what:
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Sparkles - that's kinda what I meant too...! :biggrin: I should've voted for the middle option... if I'm paying a lot, it's going to be for something nice usually (unless it's an OMG I NEED IT NO MATTER WHAT situation) - but if it's cheap, I can handle major condition flaws, especially if I plan on trying to restore it...
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Not picky. I'll take what I can get. If it means I have to restore, (even bites are ok) so be it.
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I became more picky with the years but regarding nirvanas I don´t need them to be perfect, specially if they are rare. :)
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Not really. I have an Argie Whizzer with one of her eyes gone, no mane or tail, and she's COVERED in red marker. :P (Currently sunfading though!)
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I'm not a collector of minty ponies of any kind, but I don't want to dump money into a bait pony either. Some flaws are ok, but I will pass on a nirvana who is beyond my ability to fix up.
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For what I pay for some of these they'd better be AT LEAST in respectable condition, lol! The only real flaw I will not accept is a rehair, but haircuts are still very frowned upon.
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I usually only go after Nirvanas is really nice condition. I hate hair cuts, marks bigger than a small pen dot, or any kind of body damage. I'd rather wait to find one in nice condition and pay more than have one with flaws.
This is probably why my Nirvana collection grows somewhat slowly, but I've got some beautiful ponies. :)
I guess I'm a bit of a pony snob. lol!
With that said, I have seen collectors on the Arena work wonders on a Nirvana pony in poor shape by reconditioning, rehairing, sun fading etc. I never can see the potential in those ponies, but then they show the "after" pics and I am in awe of their work!
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It depends on the pony and the flaws. I don't mind some flaws - but I don't like rehairs, and I *do* expect sellers to be a lot more particular about listing faults with nirvanas than with regular ponies.