UofMUSCLE.com – M.U.S.C.L.E. Figures from Mattel

I knew the seller’s name “atilary” looked familiar. I’m guessing that the seller is trying to be funny.

Who is the joke for?

The handful of people that know it’s silly? The even smaller number that know the last one sold for $26 – for 100% charity.

It seems more like an Alex Forbes action. Many collectors felt that he posted figures with outrageous prices just to showcase that he had the item (e.g. this listing). I never heard a collector say, “I’m so jealous!”

I usually heard, “Jesus, that’s fucking sad.”

No matter the absolute truth, it never helped M.U.S.C.L.E. collectors. Uninformed sellers would search eBay and be influenced by these outrageous listings. Why wouldn’t that happen with a $2,499.99 opening bid other novices will find on eBay?

That’s hilarious? Enjoy the joke?

– Nice sandals.
– Does lint-speed have the only good auctions?
– Two of my biggest M.U.S.C.L.E. pet peeves: (1) no figure count; and (2) piled up. (And yes, I know they added a count.)
– Is it?

“Forever Unsold”

As I scan through eBay for Auction Watch and the Epilogue I’m shocked so many listings keep reappearing. That’s not true. I’m not shocked…I’m interested. I’m intrigued. How long due you need to fail before you learn your lesson?

Damning the Torpedoes went for quite awhile, but that was just the same two racers. I wanted to bring something like that idea back to the Epilogue. I’m calling it, “Forever Unsold.”

But I need to be very, very clear. You can only say “Forever Unsold” like Rodney Ruxin. (If you don’t know, then please complete your necessary training.

I think an auction like this one is a perfect example. I was thinking of tracking four main things:

1. Auction Picture
2. Auction Link
3. Weeks Unsold (This guy is at 49 Weeks.)
4. Price(s) (This one has gone from $36 to $12.50.)

Am I missing anything? Anything else that should be tracked?

Let’s get to our Asshole of the Week contestants. The AOTW #1 has 26 Flesh figures with a $70 BIN. Obviously a terrible price, but it was the auction title that insured their entry into the battle. The title states, “It, Sabu, Hulk, Liger & MORE.” What. The. Fuck. What keyword spamming are the hoping for here?

The AOTW #2 thinks they are selling a ring for $40. I would argue that is already overpriced. But they’re really selling parts for $40. The ropes are all missing. Maybe if you had a beater ring, with the ropes, you’d be interested – but not at $40 for ropes. Asshole either way.

The AOTW #3 is not the seller. It is the three bidders. They are fighting over an empty can. What more can I say?

The AOTW #4 might be one of the bidders (I’m just being sarcastic). She’s certainly hoping the bidders drive up the price to make her $23 empty can seem like a steal instead of fucking beyond absurd.

Cast your vote and crown the next AOTW Fatal-Four Way winner. Again, here are the four contestants:

AOTW #1 – $70 BIN for 26 Figures

AOTW #2 – Parts for $40

vs.

AOTW #3 – Bidders Fighting for Nothing

AOTW #4 – Empty Can with $23 BIN

Remember to cast your vote and crown this week’s AOTW Fatal-Four Way winner:

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There used to be a long write-up about the first and second ULTIMATE AOTW Battle of the Champions Winners. The 3rd winner has a tiny backstory, which made me think we don’t need the full saga anymore.

Inaugural ULTIMATE AOTW
Battle of the Champions Winner
$250 Empty Box

2nd ULTIMATE AOTW
Battle of the Champions Winner
$1500 BIN for a $3 Figure

3rd ULTIMATE AOTW
Battle of the Champions Winner
‘Class A Salmon’ with $110 BIN