Bait advice

[Saphraira]

I just saw a bait lot of 12 on my local craigslist and its G1 except for 2 which are g3. One or two are painted but most of them just look dirty or in need of a rehair, is this worth it?

4 are g1 babies, one might be a baby dance n prance, if that was a thing. 2 earth pony g1's and a unicorn and a cotton candy base that is painted. plus a minty g3 and unidentified g3 because she's painted.

Also there is a fabric baby carrier? it's dirty but it probably just needs a run through the wash.

[Radha]

  I think it's hard to say what it might be worth without knowing how much they are asking?  I don't personally customize but I don't think you pay more than 1.00 or 2.00 per bait pony, and preferably much less (.50 for G1s?).  If they are listing it at 'bait' I wouldn't think it should be over 12 or 15 total?

  But, it really depends on what ponies are in it, and how they are defining 'bait'.  Some people see inground dirt and pen marks as bait, but those can be restored with work.  On the other hand, cancer and regrind are forever  and bite marks and missing parts are also generally considered baity. 

[ponyqueen]

Don't forget to factor in the rarity of a pony to determine if it's a bait for custom or has restore potential. I'd restore a mimic no matter how bad she was.

[Saphraira]

Thank you for the advice, i'm looking for anyones input so whatever you think might be helpful I will gladly read.

[Radha]

   You might check out our sales forum and what's listed as bait there.  The bait vs. restore question is hot topic, especially for G1s. FarDreamer's sight is also really good for what can be fixed and how much work it will be: http://www.mlppreservationproject.com/fardreamer.html

   I know people sometimes ID a pony and then ask here on the forum if it's rare, or describe the condition and see if it's worth saving.  It seems like the seller might be knowledgable so if they are listed as bait and cheap they probably are?   It also depends on what you want them for- are you looking to get in to customizing? If they are close by and cheap it saves you shipping costs.  Also if you are a new collector and there are some common but restorable ponies that could be a cheap way to aquire some G1s 

 Hope that helps and good luck

[hathorcat]

I agree with what others have said - its hard to say without knowing how much they are asking for the lot and gauging that against what actual ponies are in the lot as well as their final condition. If proper baits then $1-4 each [some colours and poses and types of pony will command a higher bait price]. Personally I would ask for more images initially and get some close ups of any problems; decide from there.