Prices for old Battat dinosaurs

[johnnykaje]

Hey all,

I've become strapped for cash and thought of selling some of my old Battat figures on eBay. The last price guide I saw was before the Target line was announced. Does anyone know, or guess, how the price of the Boston Museum line has been affected by this?

[Georassic]

My personal opinion, as someone who watches their general prices on ebay, actual sale prices there took a hit with the Terra release. I say 'actual' because a whole lot of sellers kept their prices at the higher level. It seemed like those figures stayed/stay on the market longer, but actual sale prices dropped maybe 25-50 percent, by my guess. Example: Diplodocus used to sell BIN fast at $200, then post-Terra sat unsold at $150.

Sadly, however, I expect values will rise again with the passing of Dan LoRusso.

[DinoLord]

The most I've paid for an original Battat is $80 for an MIB Carnotaurus; I have all except for the Diplodocus (if you have that one hit me up). The market prices have definitely fallen since the Terra releases.

[Paleogene Pals]

I agree with Geo. Artwork usually increases in value with the passing of the artist. I can see this happening with Battats too.

[Pachyrhinosaurus]

Example: Diplodocus used to sell BIN fast at $200, then post-Terra sat unsold at $150.

I've seen dippies go unsold for a starting bid of $99.
At this point, I wouldn't pay more than $40 at the very most due to the re-releases, but that's just me.

EDIT: And then I saw this:
A pachy which went for only ten bucks after a few bids.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Battat-Pachycephalosaurus-Dinosaur-Museum-of-Science-/171897822264?hash=item2805e89c38&nma=true&si=XLYOfvg3VThVvjLetquJ7t5qoNk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

[EmperorDinobot]

Example: Diplodocus used to sell BIN fast at $200, then post-Terra sat unsold at $150.

I've seen dippies go unsold for a starting bid of $99.
At this point, I wouldn't pay more than $40 at the very most due to the re-releases, but that's just me.

EDIT: And then I saw this:
A pachy which went for only ten bucks after a few bids.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Battat-Pachycephalosaurus-Dinosaur-Museum-of-Science-/171897822264?hash=item2805e89c38&nma=true&si=XLYOfvg3VThVvjLetquJ7t5qoNk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

That Pachycephalosaurus is currently in my hands XD wanna see it? It's very cute!

[Pachyrhinosaurus]

Example: Diplodocus used to sell BIN fast at $200, then post-Terra sat unsold at $150.

I've seen dippies go unsold for a starting bid of $99.
At this point, I wouldn't pay more than $40 at the very most due to the re-releases, but that's just me.

EDIT: And then I saw this:
A pachy which went for only ten bucks after a few bids.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Battat-Pachycephalosaurus-Dinosaur-Museum-of-Science-/171897822264?hash=item2805e89c38&nma=true&si=XLYOfvg3VThVvjLetquJ7t5qoNk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

That Pachycephalosaurus is currently in my hands XD wanna see it? It's very cute!

I should have figured it went to a forum member.  They are nice but I think I prefer the repaint for this one.

[johnnykaje]

In hindsight I probably should have consulted this forum before I put anything on eBay. I guess I best wait a while before putting anything else up.

Ah well, worst case scenario is I have an excuse to keep beloved figures from my childhood.

(I should probably include the link to the one I did post, in case anyone is interested.)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Battat-Boston-Museum-of-Science-Acrocanthosaurus-/321887216934?hash=item4af1f92526