[BakuganCollectorMember]

I think the starting base should be 2.00 And add 1 for special ability rareity and g power. Like b1 special attack = 6

I know it should be like that, but I search for days on eBay for a "b1 special attack" Preyas, and the least I got it for was $15.00...

Exactly! That's why it's a variable price guide. Completely subjective to whatever the market requires. I dont know Ernie, maybe you could get in touch with the person that did that BakuganPower.com website. I know that list that he has posted changes price-wise everyday. I know some of it has to do with eBay, but I haven't quite figured it out yet. But there might be a good place to start???

[1tdawgMember]

Ive emailed him a few times. i think he knows ernie. He definately knows the site to sponcer it.

[dumontMember]

point 1, if the price guide says $15 then anything below that is considered a good deal.you guys are gonna be hunting for below that. so if it says like $24 and it better be a dang good onelike the ones I mentioned, translucent Percival and bronze hades then you will be hunting for under that.so think about that.point 2, yeah I don't like many of the new special attacks either but think about it, it cost more. you can't lower the price cause you don't like it. that's what the popularity points are there for. it's Still a special attack and should get credit for it.

[BakuganCollectorMember]

so if it says like $24 and it better be a dang good onelike the ones I mentioned, translucent Percival and bronze hades

If you're payin $24 for a translucent percival, I'll sell you 5 right now. That's an obnoxious amount. But I do agree that points should be given for everything that plays a part in pricing.

[dumontMember]

it's just a number, I based my calculations on 10 and I wanted to relatively match the prices I saw on ebay.Instead of randomly choosing.can decrease the number from 10 to 5. But that would make each category more stronger.maybe that is better?

[dumontMember]

The guide needs to be tested as many times as possible.rate each category from 1 to 5, 3 = average. zero is for doesn't apply.1) how old it is (time is a factor)2) how popular it is3) how rare it is4) extra features (such as translucent, reverse color, bronze, etc.)5) G powerhere are examplesBronze darkus Hades1) 12) 53) 24) 25) 4total = $14Neon (translucent) Ventus Percival1) 12) 53) 24) 55) 5 (710G)total = $18reverse color Delta Drago and Dual Hydranoid 1) 52) 53) 54) 55) 5total = 25 = $25ok so $25 is the max, but then think of the Gold Fear Ripper... it would also be $25but at least with this method you can tell where the problem area is, in this case it would be the rarity section needs to be increased probably by like 10

[AdminKeymaster]

The guide needs to be tested as many times as possible.1) how old it is (time is a factor)2) how popular it is3) how rare it is4) extra features (such as translucent, reverse color, bronze, etc.)5) G powerhere are examplesBronze darkus Hades1) 02) 53) 24) 25) 4total = 13 = $13Neon (translucent) Ventus Percival1) 02) 53) 24) 55) 5 (710G)total = 17 = $17

I think age needs to play a more important role because if its no longer available then it should be worth more than stuff that is. ( just my opinion ). Rarity really doesnt exist with bakugan. i think its more popularity and age that is making the "rarity".

[Darkus BrawlerMember]

As I tried to say before, it should be a chart, not a 20+ page list of every single different bakugan known to the human race! (although BC would probably rather have it that way…..)Back on topic: If it was a chart, you could add or remove a point per week the bakugan has been an NA release. It makes more sense that way. 😉

[dumontMember]

back in the day when I was into comics, I had Wolverine #1 & #10, on the price guide they were listed as $10 at the time and were slowly going up in price over the years. but it was very difficult back then to sell it for the actual price, would be lucky to sell it for $5. Anyway that is just a little story to think about.I do like having a system where a person can calculate any bakugan at any given time instead of having to look through a long chart. $20 for one of the best bakugan ever seems about right. I'd say it's a bit too early for Hades though...And also think about how the g numbers have only been going up higher and higher.that seems to counter act the older "not available in stores anymore" ones. which is not right. it'll cancel each other out and come out about the same price. older should way more than higher G number.

[AdminKeymaster]

so increase the age category to a higher number than the g-power category? I was using the rarity category to add more for age ( or popularity ) already. As for comics, usually you could only sell the comics back to the stores who would buy everything at like 50% value so they could profit on the resale.what are your thoughts on this..... say in a year when bakuneon cant be found retail anymore, will they be worth as much as series 1 since they both cant be found retail? or should the older series 1 be more?

[dumontMember]

yeah those were different times (pre-ebay) but still something to think about.I'd say older ones are more just like Transformers.I was just thinking about this coming home from work just now, and this is a very difficult and ambitious task.I think we are thinking too specifically. if we were to have the values praised whether it is a pearl, translucent or bronze, probably doesn't matter those would all be in one category and all count the same.even though if you got a reverse color or pearl bakugan in a tin it would be really uncoolto have it the same price as a regular reverse color or pearl.

[1tdawgMember]

Yes. The more rare it is (Like series 1 b1) The more it should cost. Then add in special effects like jump,pearl,clear,trap,etc. Just need a standard price then add from there.

[BakuganCollectorMember]

But then if we're going off of a point system, you cant up it a point every year somethings been discontinued. Then we would have to go into fractions and +.1 and the such. Yet again a daunting task. However, maybe a point system was the wrong was to go. Maybe we could do it off of percentages. Have the same kind of set up, but for something LARGE like this, maybe % are the way to go. That way you have more options for all the variables. Instead of purely 1 0r nothing.Example:1) how old it is (time is a factor)2) how rare it is (this i think should be more of "desire" than rarity)3) how popular it is4) extra features (such as translucent, reverse color, bronze, etc.)5) G powerWe'll do Darkus ALPHA Hydranoid 700G this time! lol

[1tdawgMember]

Attribute shouldnt be such abig factor. And you have to also think that people are getting smarter and are saying “Hey i can wait 1 week and get it for five” So it cant be too high priced and i agree with everything else. So

[baku813Member]

So what are your thoughts?

My thought are that ToyWiz is over priced. His sales have decreased DRASTICALLY so he would not be a good source for pricing.Also the current value of a Darkus HM Hydranoid is $13-$17 PEAK!If anyone ever comes up with a price guide they would have to be WEEKLY price magz released as the only non-retail place to get Bakugan for the most part in eBay (Amazon also but not as good of a site for Bakugan buyers just for the simple fact of how the site is set up). Reason for weekly magz needed is that there are WAYY too many undercutters and noob sellers on eBay which at ANY given minute can take a piece from a $50 going rate to $20.... i.e HM Hydaranoid would be the easiest most current example.ALSO IMHO... My Bakugan Beckett rating.... FREAKING SUCKS!!!!!! Like M&C1970 said SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!!!

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