MISB AFA 85 NM+ JAPANESE SWOOP C-30 TRANSFORMER Start Price USD 2,200.00 Current Price USD 2,200.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 07, 2008 End Time Thursday, November 27, 2008 Location League City, TX See more about 'MISB AFA 85 NM+ JAPANESE SWOOP C-30 TRANSFORMER' Description *UPDATED INFO, FROM AFA BETA 2.0 POPULATION REPORT*   THERE ARE ONLY (3) AFA 85 NM+ GRADED JAPANESE SWOOP C-30 IN EXISTENCE!" THE 4TH JAPANESE SWOOP IS AN AFA 75.   HOW RARE IS THAT? COMPARE THIS TO THE US VERSION, AND YOU HAVE 37 AFA GRADED SWOOPS OUT THERE. ONLY (4) OF THOSE OUT OF THE 37 ARE AFA 90, AND (9) ARE GRADED AFA 85. COMPARE FOR YOURSELF AT TOYGRADER, AND YOU WILL SEE FOR YOURSELF THE RARITY OF THE JAPANESE VERSIONS.   I DOUBT YOU WILL EVER FIND A PIECE LIKE THIS EVER AGAIN!   G1 JAPANESE SWOOP C-30 MISB AFA 85NM+   “Fear can hit targets, unreachable to bullets”   SUPER RARE! IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND! Up for auction is the 1984 G1 SERIES 2 JAPANESE DINOBOT SWOOP TRANSFORMER. He has been professionally graded by AFA and received an overall grade of 85 NM+. You can verify this for yourself serial number 13403265 . This probably is one of the toughest Japanese Transformers to find around. Rumor has it that the Japanese Version of SWOOP was produced in limited quantities, hence, the rarity of finding this figure, in any condition.  Unlike the U.S. Swoop, or any of the U.S Transformers, which were mass produced. Like many Transformer collectors this is one of my favorite Japanese piece's.  An absolute beautiful piece, no flap crease whatsoever!   Subgrades are as follows:                                                                                 B  85 W 85 F  90   Please see pics for further details.   AFA Grading Scale Description AFA Grade Abbreviation Gem Mint 100 GEM MT Mint 95 MINT Near Mint/Mint 90 NM/MT   Description AFA Grade Abbreviation Near Mint Plus 85 NM+ Near Mint 80 NM Excellent Plus/Near Mint 75 EX+/NM   Description AFA Grade Abbreviation Excellent Plus 70 EX + Excellent 60 EX Very Good 50 VG Good 40 G Fair 30 FAIR Poor 20 POOR Very Poor 10 VP AFA GoldThe Gold level consists of the grades 100, 95, and 90. The select few figures that receive these grades are among the highest quality in existence. A very small percentage of figures submitted to AFA receive a Gold grade. The flaws are very minor, very subtle, and are sometimes very hard to identify with the naked eye. The collector who is extremely condition sensitive will be satisfied with the condition of a Gold level figure. AFA SilverThe Silver level consists of the grades 85, 80, and 75. The figures that receive these grades are in excellent condition. A figure graded an 85 will often be referred to as 'case fresh' and should be very close to gold level condition. The term 'case fresh' is certainly justifiable as the average figure pulled from a sealed case will grade an 85 due to small flaws which occur when the figures are packaged or shipped in the case. The average figure pulled from a store shelf is usually an 80, which represents a nice specimen with minor flaws apparent upon close inspection. The final Silver level grade, a 75, represents an item with more minor flaws than the average Silver level piece. An item grading 75 does have significant wear but does not have major flaws which would draw the eye to them at first glance. For most high grade collectors, an 85 is satisfactory. For most discriminating collectors, an 80 is satisfactory. A 75 will be satisfactory to those who are not overly concerned with light stresses, small bubble imperfections, and other flaws which do not jump out at first glance. Therefore, the Silver level grades do represent a much larger range than the Gold level grades. AFA BronzeThe Bronze level consists of the grades 70, 60, and below. The figures that receive these grades typically have damage ranging from simply noticeable upon first glance to extremely significant. The card may have creases on the front and the blister may be crushed or cracked. The Bronze level covers a large range of figure conditions and the scope of the flaws range considerably. Condition for Bronze level figures is determined by how many 'major' flaws are present on the card and how severe each flaw is. Bronze level figures may have major flaws such as a torn off POP or other large paper tears. Bronze level figures may not be satisfactory to condition sensitive collectors.     Terms & Conditions of Sale You MUST have a feedback score of 95% or better to Bid on My auctions! Others I am willing to deal with on individual basis, upon my discretion. I do not answer emails within the last 24 hrs of auction, so ask ?’s early. As per ebay rules a winning bid or Buy It Now purchase on eBay is considered a contract and you are obligated to purchase the item. Failing to purchase an item you have won will result in a NPB, as well as an unpaid item strike against your account, NO Exceptions! Appropriate feedback should be left as soon as your item is received, and I will do the same. Since many of the items I auction are ONE OF A KIND, ALL SALES ARE FINAL! ABSOLUTELY NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS! Insurance may be optional or required depending on auction. 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