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Messages - WingedElf
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« on: September 27, 2013, 03:23:42 AM »
I have to agree with Sebby and Hathorcat also, a pony is essentially worthless, it's a piece of plastic. I see a whole world of difference in marking a vintage G1 that cost $50, $10, and marking down a brand new iphone 5s which cost hundreds of dollars. A lot of products are cheaper to buy from the US than they are in Europe (phones, laptops, designer clothes, perfume etc etc), that is what these customs laws are designed to prevent, people from Europe buying NEW products from other countries where they are cheaper and avoiding paying VAT/tax by not buying that product in their own country. The purpose of import duty is so that the UK Government gets back the VAT/tax that they miss out on when the item being imported was purchased in another country. However 2 things: 1) I am purchasing the item on the Arena or via ebay, the seller is not charging me tax anyway; 2) I am purchasing second hand items and items which could not be purchased within the country I am from [perhaps never released here] but being charged tax on it? I would not actually quibble with a charge if I purchased a G4 item MIB which is on UK shelves but I am buying it in order to get it cheaper...then sure I would be liable.
^^ Could not agree with this more. Do you guys think it's fair that we should get stuck with a ridiculously excessive tax for a vintage pony which we would not pay tax on when buying from within our own country? VAT etc would not apply if we brought the same pony for the same price from a seller in the UK. So how does it make sense that we have to pay it when buying the pony from a seller abroad? We are clearly not circumventing taxation as vintage items like these are not subject to these taxes within our own country. I too find it frustrating when people look at everything so black and white, clearly there is a massive difference in asking for a new product, subject to VAT etc., with an intrinsic value to be undervalued on a custom form versus an old product, not subject to VAT etc., with no intrinsic value to be undervalued.
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« on: September 01, 2013, 12:34:54 PM »
No idea on price, but I too would be very interested in the cooking set, the artwork is adorable 
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« on: August 20, 2013, 11:33:27 AM »
Thanks PKW added some photos
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« on: August 20, 2013, 06:58:35 AM »
Hi guys looking for prices for a couple of items for Ponycon, I'll upload some pics later but most of these are far from mint condition!! Prices in pounds appreciated but any currencies welcome, thanks for your help! Yellow Columbian Daddy - poor condition, hair uncut but dry and missing quite a few mane plus, green pen marks around mouth, ears, eye lids, neck seam. Sunfading has made them faded but not completely gone. visitors can't see pics , please register or loginCP Brazilian Parasol - okay condition, mane cut to around an inch, tail also trimmed, hair coarse and dry, ear and foot nibbled. visitors can't see pics , please register or loginNSS Cupcake - good condition, hair a little dry, faded pen mark on belly. visitors can't see pics , please register or loginGreek Peachy - good condition although symbols very faded visitors can't see pics , please register or loginGreek Bowtie - good condition although symbols quite faded Peruvian Baby Ribbon/Bowtie - good condition although hair a bit dry Dutch Baby Rabbit - good condition although hair a bit dry Edit to add: White Windy - okay condition, end of horn nibbled, front plugs trimmed, symbols nice and blue. visitors can't see pics , please register or loginGerman Moonstone - okay condition, lovely except for biro all over one side of body! Macau Blosscotch - okay condition, severe haircut to mane and tail Thanks for you help!! xx
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« on: August 20, 2013, 06:51:01 AM »
Hi guys need some help pricing a couple of things for Ponycon as I can't find any completed listings on ebay. Prices in pounds appreciated but other currencies fine too. Thanks for your help!! MO Mummy (bright pink with cat symbol) - lovely original curl, but pink faded to white and head/body mismatch MO Beachy Kean - original curl but faded to white Plush Lofty Plush Baby Lofty Paradise Estate - main parts all there e.g. buildings, swimming pool etc. but missing most accessories. G3 SDCC 2007 red superhero pony - loose mint condition with original comb xx
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« on: April 02, 2013, 03:39:53 AM »
I sold a lot of ponies to this seller this weekend via online classifieds, she came and collected them in person. Certain it's the same lady because her name was Suzanne and she's from the same town.
I mentioned I was planning to sell off a lot of my collection and she offered to buy the entire lot, which I declined because I want to sell them individually at Ponycon. She said she'd been looking for a huge lot to buy in bulk which is pretty odd considering she's then selling her collection on ebay...?! Definitely seems a bit weird to me :s
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« on: November 26, 2012, 03:38:16 PM »
Where about's in Norfolk are you? I'm in Suffolk, as long as uni isn't working me into the ground I'd definitely make an appearance
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« on: September 30, 2012, 12:39:35 PM »
Thanks LadyG I brought her about two years ago I think, she was cheap when I brought her but I think I got a steal. Any idea about Parasol? I thought she'd come down in price compared to what she used to sell for.
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« on: September 29, 2012, 09:04:35 AM »
Anyone?
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« on: September 26, 2012, 03:28:34 AM »
I will Tiggums Thanks PKW anyone else have any idea about Glory or Parasol?
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« on: September 25, 2012, 08:17:13 AM »
Updated with new ponies
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« on: September 24, 2012, 05:51:21 PM »
Unless the package is insured I can't really see the harm in writing $5 rather than $50 for a G1; these laws were not primarily intended for vintage items rather to prevent us from buying things that are cheaper outside of Europe such as perfume, designer clothes, iPhone's etc etc. Sebby is right, ponies have no real value, just what we are prepared to pay for them as collectors. I once had an issue with customs charges where the seller wrote that two ponies were worth more than I had actually paid which resulted in me receiving a charge for more than the value of the actual items. I tried explaining this to RM but they could do nothing about it, so I ended up not claiming the ponies (two TAF babies) because I absolutely could not afford the customs charge and they were supposed to be returned to the seller but actually ended up getting lost  poor things. So I would be very wary of leaving anything uncollected relying on RM being able to return it the seller. Anyway, back on topic! I'm glad you found a solution Ice I often sell some of my spare G3s at the carboot and they always sell really well, I'm sure yours will do well too
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« on: September 24, 2012, 05:21:35 PM »
I'm interested!!
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« on: September 10, 2012, 01:00:47 PM »
Thanks for the input guys! Ooooh Gaspode I'm intrigued :3 I'll come see you at Ponycon (you know I can never resist all your accessories anyway!!)
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« on: September 06, 2012, 01:39:08 PM »
Thanks PKW any idea about Raindrop?
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