I notice there's been an Asbestos Firestarter lingering on ebay for sometime with a $20K price tag.
Obiviously these babies don't show up for sale too often -- Anyone remember the last time they saw one on the market and what did it go for?
I don't remember exactly, but the last time I saw one was around 2 years ago and I thought it was in the $10-15 range. Like I said, my memory could be faulty.
Firestarter - the really expensive one
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Re: Firestarter - the really expensive one
The last few sold for somewhere between $14,000 - $16,000. While I wish the seller plenty of luck, I don't expect anyone to pay 20k in a less then red hot collectors market.
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Just throwin' this out there to the universe, but if anyone has (or knows of someone) that wants to unload their copy send them my way.
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You should try getting hold of the seller and see if he'd go down in price....after all, if you don't ask, you don't get
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Mike Pasiuk is a great guy so it definitely wouldn't hurt to just ask him
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Re: Firestarter - the really expensive one
Betts Books currently has an "M" lettered Firestarter on consignment for $19,000, marked down from $20,000. Today's economy and market being what it is, the seller may well accept a much lower offer ... again you never know if you don't ask.
Maybe I'll throw a $1K offer his way and it'll turn out be one of those divorcing wives selling the Porsche for $1 out of spite.
Um-hmmm, no such luck.
Maybe I'll throw a $1K offer his way and it'll turn out be one of those divorcing wives selling the Porsche for $1 out of spite.
Um-hmmm, no such luck.
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Re: Firestarter - the really expensive one
The copy listed at Betts is the same as the one mentioned 'upthread' that was listed on eBay.
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Yep, same one.
I made a couple of offers on it but without any luck.
I got discouraged after my last offer and used the money to buy a couple of other items on my wish list instead, so it all worked out -- no regrets.
I made a couple of offers on it but without any luck.
I got discouraged after my last offer and used the money to buy a couple of other items on my wish list instead, so it all worked out -- no regrets.
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Damn, I wish I had bought that asbestos FIRESTARTER in 1995 when I could have picked it up for $400! Please form a line to kick me.
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It is my understanding that there are now only 25. Anyone know the story behind the loss of the 26th?