It's been a while since I watched the Indy market on the 'bay, but a few things caught my eye that I thought I'd share with my fellow Raiders.
Books
It seems that there are a few copies of the leather bound Ultimate Guide on the bay at the moment. This one is still relatively low, and if it sells for even twice what it's currently at, I'd call it a steal.
Ultimate Guide to Indiana Jones Leather Edition
The forums here have a lot of naysayers about this book. Some of that commentary is founded as there are some obvious omissions here and there for fans that really know the character. However, for the greater majority of us, this is a great book that is a lot of fun to hold and read through for Indyverse information and memories. The leather edition is also a great looking product that was also limited to 500, which is scarce by any terms of a collectible. By comparison, 500 copies is actually a lower print run than the production run for just about any Bowen statue produced. Also note that the other Ultimate Guides on the 'bay are still looking for a bill or more, so this is potentially a real steal. I recommend the book both as a collectible and also a really fun read.
Figures
On the action figure front, this guy has 3 MOC figs from the Disney line on sale for a paultry $9.99!!
Indiana Jones Disney 3-Figure Lot, MOC
This was a great line, and I give the seller major props for trying to move these pieces incredibly reasonably in this market. My set is all MOC, and I've got half a mind to buy these myself as openers for my display.
The only vintage, ungraded and MOC TOD Indy on the bay at the moment, and it's MOC!
Vintage Temple of Doom Indy
I'm on the fence regarding the price. It's a sagging market, and I'm pretty confident that a buyer could do better than the $225.00 asking price for the figure on auction at the moment.
Cards
The current state of Indiana Jones sketch cards is a mixed bag. People are unloading a lot of the premium cards from the set (i.e., those that are in full color, or have iconic shots by photo-accurate artists). Unfortunately, the price of Indy sketch cards is completely outlandish at the moment. There were actually better deals to be had on sketch cards when the hype was in full swing. Here's a blanket search for the sketch cards on the bay at the moment. Just peruse the list for an idea of some of the current asking prices....
Indiana Jones Random Sketch Card Search
I can only guess that many of these sellers are backwater bozo's who think they are going to retire on their leftover Indiana Jones sketch card collection. Some of the cards are absolutely great pulls (we aren't talking one of 900 crystal skull headsketches here), but the prices are out of control. I can't imagine that these cards are selling for these prices, either. I'd guess that the market isn't actually sustaining these prices, but instead that there are greedy sellers hinging bets on the random screwball who take the bait in this market.
Still, Indy Fans should keep scouring the online listings for the best deals you can find. We are in a sagging market for collectibles, and in the middle of an Indy multi-media drought. Now is the time to build your collections, but you've got to hold out for deals such as the Disney pack auction, while avoiding the cards auctions with outlandish pricing! It's a nice outlet for me in particular as I'm busy getting creamed in the over saturated Iron Man market at the moment...
