Follow up to Action Figure collecting

Recently, I've been doing a lot of selling and buying on Ebay; mostly buying Batman figures and selling off stuff I've had stored away for years. I've noticed that it doesn't matter if the figure is in or out of the box. If the desired figure is rare and you can get it at a decent price, why not buy it if it's a loose item.

Today, the Batman Unlimited Deathstroke figure is selling for $50 on average, MIB. The loose figures are selling for almost the same. As long as they have all the accessories, they are still desirable to collectors. I was lucky to get one for $25.

Point being, the action figure doesn't need to be "in the box" to be valuable. So why not take them out, display them on the shelf. They look much better that way I think.
Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks

Stephen

A Great Article about Collecting action figures

Collecting action figures carded or loose

Another hobby of mine is collecting action figures, mostly Batman and Star Wars. Recently I've been struggling with whether I should remove my action figures from the packaging or keep them stored in the box. Personally I like the looks of them out of the package. I've freed a few figured from the plastic prisons, and it feels good to put them out, up on a shelf. But then there's the rare and highly valued collectibles. I'm still not sure if I want to remove them from their boxes. However, after reading this article Collecting action figures carded or loose, I'm tempted.

Anyway, great article for those of you who collect. Have a read and share your thoughts if you'd like.

Cheers!

Stephen

sharky's n scale 2

A look at my layout when I first started. It's come a long way from here.

Sharky n scale (+playlist)

Real train pics (+playlist)

Here's some pics I've taken around New England made into a short video.

Model Railroading How To: Making Grade Crossings, Roads and Parking Lots

Great tutorial on making roads for your layout.

My First Train--Lionel 1061 Engine

After 48 years, I still have my very first train my dad bought for me.
It's still in great shape. Just thought I'd share. Wonder how many other model railroaders may have had this as their first train?