Is there a chat tab where members of the otaku box community can trade merchandise they may not want with each other?
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Hi, @Sandman1120 feel free to open a new topic in the Collection corner dedicated to trading 
-Liz 
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That would be pretty cool.
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Thats a neat idea! I would love to get the previous Rias figure!
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I have a different collecting question. I know figures are worth more if they have the original box. I have most of mine with the exception of a few that were sent to me sans box (“to save on shipping costs”), but I am running out of room.
If I fold them flat I’d save a ton of room, but what about the plastic inserts? Is it required to keep those as well?
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Yes, the incerts are important. Big spender collectors want figures in complete packaging preferably still factory sealed for it to be worth the highest dollar. If it has been opened and displayed that greatly reduces the value because it gets dirty even in a sealed case. Even box condition matters, if the plastic window is yellowed from UV exposure or nicotine that too brings down the value. Missing incerts is proof of open used status and also gives the figure a higher chance of breaking in shipment.
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Meh. I guess I chuck the plastic then. All mine have been opened and displayed.
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Really no need to hold the boxes either then without the plastic.
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That’s more for me.
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Thanks for the info, I guess it makes sense for some collectors to try and keep their collection as mint as possible. I don’t think I could ever be a MIB collector as I really enjoy taking my figures out and display them, I also pick a figure and place it next to my work desk so they can keep me company during the day.
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I open mine too. I have no problem buying a broken figure as long as the parts are all there. A little glue, paint, and thinner to remove paint transfer lines and it’s good enough for me.
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Yeah I have a couple still in boxes. I’m not sure why. Just do lol. I do keep the plastic in the box just in case I move and if I want to just puttthem back in box for storage. To be fair the more I collect the more I’m saying F that and might start throwing the boxes away. I mean I don’t ever plan on getting rid of any of my figures. It’s just hard to. Some of these boxes look cool too. I’ve wanted to make a display just using the box and throwing some lights in it. I’ll have to diy and show you all what I mean.
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I know what you mean, the boxes I keep end up taking so much space I just want to get rid of them… But some of them look so nice I can’t help but keep most of them. I also don’t plan on getting rid of my figures, but you never know.
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How do you add images to post? I have pictures of some of my collection that I’m willing to trade
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You need to be on the forums for a set time and post a set amount of posts before the system opens up and allows you to UL pics.
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