Here’s a great example of the 1979 Kenner ALIEN toy being sold on eBay. How much can you expect to pay for this wonderful and greatly sought after item? How does US$975? er… wut? Is there a box? No. Does it come with a poster. No. Well, then… Is it cast in gold or was it found among other treasures of a recently discovered Pharaoh’s tomb? er… no. It’s just a loose forty year old ALIEN toy. So, why the high price on this listing?This is one of those examples where the very canny seller on eBay has realised people might pay any amount of money to own one of these toys. So, he’s listed it for a ridiculous price and added Make Best Offer option to the sale. The “best offer” option is significant because he’ll keep the item listed until he receives the amount he feels will be the highest he will get. Patience is the game here. It’s a selling technique that functions a little like an auction, but without the timer. Surely, this item will eventually sell and the person making the highest offer will score this prize. How much will it actually sell for? Only the parties involved in the transaction will ever really know as the sale will only reflect a “best offer accepted” acknowledgement along with the original listed price.

Condition is very good. A few minor issues and blemishes mar its presentation, like the chipped chrome on the teeth. Otherwise, it’s complete with original parts even if it is showing its age a little. A nice piece but remember: it’s only worth what it gets sold for.

-Windebieste.