Where to unload some Sisters collectibles

Have you established a good reputation at HL and got some Sisters stuff to sell or trade with the community? Or are you searching for that elusive ultra rare live bootleg from 1988? Ever had a bad experience with a trader on Ebay? Let us all know here. Outdated threads will be purged over time.

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Hello all-
I stumbled across this site whilst searching for a place to unload some old Sisters stuff I've had kicking around. I'd like advice on where to sell the stuff (can I do that on here or is trading the only thing allowed?) and how much some things might be worth. Just a couple of items:

*Sisters Zippo in black chrome from the Reptile House (unused)
*Dominion cassette box with insert (insert folded from original packaging) (mint aside from insert fold)
*Life Book with 3" CD (Decent condition. Not trashed but not new)

I'm not looking to screw anyone, but I'm not looking to get screwed either. Realistic ideas of value are much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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your zippo is what everyone wants.
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hallucienate wrote:your zippo is what everyone wants.
certainly is...

and i'm more than happy for you to sell your sisters stuff via here - at least they will go to real fans :D 8)
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hallucienate wrote:your zippo is what everyone wants.
Yeah, I gathered that from reading posts before I registered. But the real question is

"What's it worth?"

Anyone care to chime in?
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miked801 wrote:
hallucienate wrote:your zippo is what everyone wants.
"What's it worth?"

Anyone care to chime in?
It's seriously worth sticking on eBay.
Mine was stolen from a cloakroom over 10 years ago :evil:
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just out of curiosity is the zippo screen printed or does it have the head/star soldered on? (i'm assuming it's got the head/star logo).
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eastmidswhizzkid wrote:just out of curiosity is the zippo screen printed or does it have the head/star soldered on? (i'm assuming it's got the head/star logo).
This is the original Reptile House Zippo, finished in midnight chrome with the head&star logo embossed in the Zippo itself.
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Ahh yes, how convenient. Now I don't need to race home and take a picture. Yes, that one exactly.
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miked801 wrote:

Ahh yes, how convenient. Now I don't need to race home and take a picture. Yes, that one exactly.
we aim to please ;D

good luck wiht your sale - if i smoked i'd be in there :lol:

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Good reson to start? :innocent:
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One sold on eBay a while back for about £30 (what's that in US$? About $45?) but it's a steal at that price. I was really pîssed off that I missed it.
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wasn't one version on sale by the reptile house back in the day for £99, or am i dreaming again?
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I think there were 3 flavours - the 100 quid one was silver..
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I don't recall exactly how much I paid for it, but it seems like it was about US$80 and I know when I was ordering a lot of stuff from the Reptile House the exchange rate was about 1.55... so I'd guess it was ~50 Quid.
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miked801 wrote:I don't recall exactly how much I paid for it, but it seems like it was about US$80 and I know when I was ordering a lot of stuff from the Reptile House the exchange rate was about 1.55... so I'd guess it was ~50 Quid.
According to the RH 1994 merchandise list, the UK prices were:

Brushed Chrome: £16
Midnight Chrome: £18
U.S. Sterling Silver: £99

European mainland and RoW prices are also listed. Being a non-smoker I didn't get one, but I wish I'd kept hold of the promotional flyer.
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Andrew S wrote:
miked801 wrote:I don't recall exactly how much I paid for it, but it seems like it was about US$80 and I know when I was ordering a lot of stuff from the Reptile House the exchange rate was about 1.55... so I'd guess it was ~50 Quid.
According to the RH 1994 merchandise list, the UK prices were:

Brushed Chrome: £16
Midnight Chrome: £18
U.S. Sterling Silver: £99

European mainland and RoW prices are also listed. Being a non-smoker I didn't get one, but I wish I'd kept hold of the promotional flyer.
Ha! Shows how lousy my memory is. I would've purchased it a couple of years before that, but I'm sure the prices were similar. I apologize for inadvertantly misrepresenting the merchandise. Heh.
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Andrew S wrote:Zippo Alert!
Obviously weren't planning on bidding yourself then?

**grumbles about extra attention for an auction I was already watching**
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czuczu wrote:
Andrew S wrote:Zippo Alert!
Obviously weren't planning on bidding yourself then?

**grumbles about extra attention for an auction I was already watching**
Oops! :innocent: As the subject cropped up here recently, I just thought I'd mention it. I thought about bidding myself but as I don't smoke and the smell of lighter fuel almost makes me lose my dinner, I wasn't quite tempted enough. Anyway, happy bidding!
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czuczu wrote:**grumbles about extra attention for an auction I was already watching**
:lol: Me too. Aaaaaaaaggggghhhhh!

Hehe I could (mis)use my moderator powers to break the link...

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markfiend wrote:
czuczu wrote:**grumbles about extra attention for an auction I was already watching**
:lol: Me too. Aaaaaaaaggggghhhhh!

Hehe I could (mis)use my moderator powers to break the link...

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czuczu wrote:**grumbles about extra attention for an auction I was already watching**
..and another one here!!

Looks like it wasnt that much of a hidden treasure after all :(
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Feck. We're all going to end up fighting over it now. :|

Although, as I already have a few Zippos (although no Sisters Zippo) I may make a strategic withdrawal. I ought really be saving up for Christmas presents. :cry:
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markfiend wrote:Feck. We're all going to end up fighting over it now. :|

Although, as I already have a few Zippos (although no Sisters Zippo) I may make a strategic withdrawal. I ought really be saving up for Christmas presents. :cry:
Mark, get the wife to buy it for you as your christmas prezzie..... :innocent:
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