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FURBY VALUE GUIDE based on quality

Hi guys! Finally set this up for you all. I couldn't pretty up this list into a chart or picture beyond my disappointing artistic arrangement skills, so I hope text will be suitable enough. These prices are based on my personal beliefs of a furby's worth (their love is worth more, don't worry) based on their quality. Feel free to send me a question if the faq at the bottom doesn't answer it first.

So, to begin! Here's a list of common flaws furbys happen across:

Matted Missing eyelash/es Stained Not working Repeat MSA Broken functions/sensors Missing parts Glitches Mute Loose parts Battery leakage Scuffs Sun damage/discoloration

The way this list will work, is that if the furby in question falls under a certain number of these flaws, it will be the basis of their quality. Quality can fluctuate depending on the visibility of flaws, so I provided a bit of a description (and the visuals above) as an example of what to expect from a furby in one of the 8 categories of quality.

Poor .Falls under 8-9 faults; This furby shows visible damage or wear, and suffers multiple technical issues. Rough quote of value: $1-5.00

6 .Falls under 6-7 faults; This furby has some wear, or damage, and suffers multiple technical issues. Rough quote of value: $5-7.00

5 .Falls under 5-6 faults; This furby has some technical issues, and may show some wear. Rough quote of value: $6.00-10.00

4 .Falls under 4-5 faults; This furby looks and acts its age. Rough quote of value: $12-14.00

3 .Falls under 3-4 faults; This furby is typical attic quality. This is the furby you can usually find at flea markets or thrift stores. Rough quote of value: $13-15.00

2 .Falls under 3 or less faults; This furby is in great condition. This furby looks like they could be new if they weren't out of box. Rough quote of value: $14-17.00

Mint .Boxed, tags intact, falls under 1-2 faults (Usually msa or not working, due to being boxed.) This furby looks brand new. Rough quote of value: $20-25.00

Quick Guide FAQ:

.why the price overlap? This comes into play depending on the severity of the furby's quality. If the furby looks trashed, it'll go for less than if it just had functionality issues. If it's missing parts, it will go less than if it were just mute.

.what about rarer furbys? There is a difference involved with this guide that goes unnoted, and it is up to you to determine the value you place in a "rarer" furby and how much you are willing to spend, given their quality. Generation 4 babies and generation 6 and 7 adults can be some tough finds, and so they might have a different value to the seller or you, but they should not be costing you a 20+ dollar difference than your usual furby. If the furby is trashed, you shouldn't be paying a 10 dollar surplus because they're a trashed blue turtle. Same goes for special editions. If a special edition is missing all their accessories and feature a collective of stains and they don't work, you shouldn't be charged 30 dollars for them. But, it isn't up to you what your seller chooses to charge. It is up to you how much you are willing to spend, and if you offer a counter price to your seller and they turn it down, then hard pass on that furby. It isn’t the right time.

.aren't 90s furbys valuable?

The furby economy crashed from an abundance of furbys being produced at once. To quote a good movie "-and when everyone's super… no one will be." There's a lot of furbys out there. A. Lot. And compared to the ebay furby stock in '08, you're doing pretty damn well in 2017. But the answer is, no. Not really. They've definitely lost their value since production. It wouldn’t be a steal to spend as much on a nib furby now, as you would in the 90s, because they're just not that hard to find at varying prices. It takes time, but you'll eventually find what you're looking for.

And that does it! I hope this guide helps you and all your furby recruiting needs. Like I said above, if you have any questions feel free to send me an ask or private message, I’d be happy to answer.

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could you put a base value on each wave of colors fr 1998? not every color just the wave itself if ifnthat makes sense

By no means am I a mathematician so take my numbers with a grain of salt, but since I’d like this to seem somewhat professional I’ll be basing this list on rough range percentages that can be applicable to my original guide. This will not include special editions just yet, though hopefully I will get around to making a percentage list for that too. Additionally, I will have the baby generations with their corresponding numbers listed alongside whatever percentage they apply to.–Generation One (Tuxedo, Witch’s Cat, Snowball, OG Leopard, Church Mouse, OG Wolf) and Generation One (Snowy White, Sunny Yellow, Mint Green, Baby Pink, Peachy, Baby Blue)          Base price. These furbys are the most easy to find, because they were                 one of the first lots to receive the most sales as they first hit store shelves.Generation Two (Giraffe, Owl, Tiger, Bear, Zebra, Dalmatian)           Base price. Being the second generation released they also got a lot of               exposure and a sales rep to match. Generation Three (Elephant, Gorilla, Lamb, Flamingo, Snow Leopard, Frog) and Generation Two (Clown, Very Purple/Grape, Primary, Springtime, Little Baby Blue, Fresh Orange)          ~10% additive to this generation’s quality price. Not much for the cheaper           end of the quality spectrum, but it does make a difference for the overall             value markup. Generation Four (Tie-Dye, Dragon, Ladybug, Bumblebee, Cheetah, Coffee)          ~17-20% additive to this generation’s quality price. Yes it is about                         boosted by ten. You can expect this really. While there are many gen1s               and gen2s available at once on Ebay, it takes a bit of checking in and                   digging to find these guys listed. Generation Five (Kiwi, Koala, Lizard, Turtle, Sherbert, Rooster) and Generation Three (Confetti, Blue Change, Purple Stripes, Curly, Wavy Stripes, Flower Bud)          ~25-30% additive to this generation’s quality price. Despite feeding y'all             some rough percentage numbers, some gens still fluctuate given how                 commonly they are sold. I’ve seen a handful more kiwis than I’d say I’ve               seen of the turtles or roosters.Generation Six: (Alligator, Tart Tangerine, Color Change, Husky, Champagne, Blue Turtle/Spider Web)           ~38-42% additive to this generation’s quality price. A few of this                         generation are harder to find, while others are simply in high demand. Generation Seven: (Red Wolf, Banana Peel/Skin, Golden Stripes, Juicy Grape, Mink, Raccoon) and Generation Four: (Sheep, Purple Tip, Coral/Candycane, Crystal, Lime Green, Seahorse.)          ~50% additive to this generation’s quality price. A harder generation to               find, especially for the babies. But still accessible if you keep your eyes               peeled (like the banana furby of this gen hahaha i hate living it hurts                     everyday).

–And there you have it! I hope you find this helpful. Remember that these are rough estimations of percentage values! They may differ dependently on an individual furby, but overall try to trust your gut! Wait and have patience when it comes to the best offers that may come to you, and keep an eye out on as many sites as possible. I’ll be posting these lists, and my main furby buying website sources on a separate page to my blog that will be available through a link in my description! Keep an eye out for that if you’re new and looking for a price range idea and place to start looking.

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Also, an important sidenote: I will never include shipping costs in my price guides. If I give you a quote, it is for the furby alone. With this in mind, I suggest that if you live in the states, and your seller does as well, (I do, so my knowledge in shipping prices overseas will go unmentioned) shipping should cost no more than 10-13 dollars. If your seller tries to sell you a furby in a padded envelope, it is your responsibility to be aware that that furby will likely not survive the journey. Furbys are not plush, they are hard and clunky, and WILL get damaged. It is worth the extra 3-5 dollars to ship is appropriately, but as I stated before, it should, overall, not cost you more than 10. If a seller is charging more, it doesn’t hurt to ask them to go down. If they won’t go down, and they’re trying to charge you 20 bucks for your furby’s shipment, it is not worth it. There can be exceptions to this, such as your furby costing you 5 dollars but the shipping going for 17. You can decide then if you think the overall value of your furby is worth the 10 dollars they are actually charging you. But if it is not, then take a break, and think about what you’re spending.

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How much should neon eyes bump up the value of a furby?

I’d say maybe $5-10 at most? I think they’ve dropped in value a tad since the furby eyechip replacement has become a thing.

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how much should a kc be? anything 300+ seems bad but i'm not sure

While it depends on how much you personally are willing to pay, and how much value you place in getting your hands on a KC, I myself would only ever be willing to pay MAYBE $100 nib. This is because I do not value the KC model as much as I other furby fans of course, which is why it’s really dependent on you. It is a very rare furby that you are very unlikely to find in a thrift store going for a buck fifty, but it is also still just a furby with the same mechanics as any other furby. Are people wrong to value their KC furbys at 300+ dollars? No, and as I’ve said before it isn’t fair to judge a seller’s price points just because it doesn’t cater to your budget. Either somebody will come along and buy them at that price, or they’ll never sell it if they’re not reasonable enough to drop the price. It is ultimately your choice in deciding what value you place in something enough to buy it at the seller’s value point. And because there’s only 500 KCs out there, I really can’t offer a true definite on its value, because everyone will have a different idea in mind. I just hope that you’ll eventually find what you’re looking for at a price you can afford it at.

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how much do fresh new look 98s go for usually?

I haven’t seen too many fresh new looks, and when I have there are some higher prices asked for them, but in all realism they are just a furby with mix n matched parts that were officially marketed. so it’d be a matter of whether you put value in the legit for your personal collection, or not. I’ve seen them maybe go for around $40-50, but I personally don’t think it’s worth it unless you intend to keep it as a mint in box furby for display and bragging rights.

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how much should a working frog furby be?

it would depend on its condition, do all it’s sensors work and is its fur in good shape? an overall good deal for a working frog might be about 10-15. If it still has its tags maybe 15-20. But overall it depends on physical and technical condition.

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how much should a patterned 2012(boom?) be worth if it's in decent shape and works?

Booms are actually a 2013 generation! And it depends what ‘decent shape’ qualifies as. Overall the initial value of booms was 60-70 dollars, but both the 2012s and the booms didn’t have much luck on the market. I’ve tried selling a 2012 before, and given my experience, they don’t go for more than 20. A boom however is a bit different. Patterns can be dependent on how well they’ll sell for, (the pink polka dot furby I’ve seen A LOT of) and they have a much better personality system than a ‘12, but in general, I’d say out of box and used could swing for 20-25 dollars. That’s a good range to sell and purchase them for.