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Posted: 11/25/2015 12:58:20 PM EDT
I have a used Larue costa (#80) with eotech that I have been thinking of putting up for sale. I bought it used (paid too much for it) - seller said about 1000 rounds through it. I have put about 600 through it. Gun is in excellent condition. When I go to the range I take my tOBR so I just cannot justify keeping it.
I don't want to ask too much - but don't want to short change myself on a used gun. My ultimate goal is to sell to put towards purchase of a matte stainless 6" python. Will try to post pictures if needed when I can. Thanks for help from the experts, js |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 11/25/2015 2:29:17 PM EDT
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Asking price versus actual sold price has been quite a bit of difference but it seems that they have been selling for the original price around 3k
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Posted: 11/25/2015 4:41:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SDB666]
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And you're in NC...I'm in NC...and I want a Costa. Interesting.
ETA: sent you a PM. 
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Posted: 11/25/2015 4:43:04 PM EDT
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Ummmm.... they are worth as much as someone is willing to pay for it.
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IN, USA
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Posted: 11/25/2015 4:49:20 PM EDT
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12 months from now you may be kicking yourself. My daughter loves mine so the market would have to be crazy before I'd let her go.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 7:51:14 PM EDT
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Not the $5k there is one on gunbroker for. Honestly I don't even see them going for $4k anymore. Probably closer to $3500 or so
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Posted: 11/25/2015 8:10:16 PM EDT
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$3-3.3k at the high end is what I've seen.
It's a cool rifle. Limited run with some minor differences compared to other builds. At the end of the day it'll still perform like other Larue rifles, just has a different appearance. Would I like one? Yes, but I wouldn't spend extra on one. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 9:08:03 PM EDT
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Thanks guys - in line with what I was thinking.
I've tried to trade it for a couple pythons, but the owners weren't interested in tactical rifles... And I don't think appreciated the value of what I as trading. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 9:08:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jointdoc:
Thanks guys - in line with what I was thinking. I've tried to trade it for a couple pythons, but the owners weren't interested in tactical rifles... And I don't think appreciated the value of what I as trading. Shot you a PM. |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 11/25/2015 11:02:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jointdoc:
Thanks guys - in line with what I was thinking. I've tried to trade it for a couple pythons, but the owners weren't interested in tactical rifles... And I don't think appreciated the value of what I as trading. Pythons have gone nuts. My dad had one that he traded away years ago. They weren't worth nearly what they are now. I hope you find a nice one. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 11:17:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kybluegrass78:
Pythons have gone nuts. My dad had one that he traded away years ago. They weren't worth nearly what they are now. I hope you find a nice one. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kybluegrass78:
Originally Posted By jointdoc:
Thanks guys - in line with what I was thinking. I've tried to trade it for a couple pythons, but the owners weren't interested in tactical rifles... And I don't think appreciated the value of what I as trading. Pythons have gone nuts. My dad had one that he traded away years ago. They weren't worth nearly what they are now. I hope you find a nice one. Thanks. My dad had a stainless with wood grips I used to love to watch him shoot when I was little. Sort of why i want one. Of course he sold it for $500. |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 11/25/2015 11:19:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jointdoc:
Thanks. My dad had a stainless with wood grips I used to love to watch him shoot when I was little. Sort of why i want one. Of course he sold it for $500. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jointdoc:
Originally Posted By kybluegrass78:
Originally Posted By jointdoc:
Thanks guys - in line with what I was thinking. I've tried to trade it for a couple pythons, but the owners weren't interested in tactical rifles... And I don't think appreciated the value of what I as trading. Pythons have gone nuts. My dad had one that he traded away years ago. They weren't worth nearly what they are now. I hope you find a nice one. Thanks. My dad had a stainless with wood grips I used to love to watch him shoot when I was little. Sort of why i want one. Of course he sold it for $500. Ha! Sounds a whole lot like my experience and what happened with his. |
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Posted: 11/26/2015 12:59:47 PM EDT
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One sold in EE not too long ago that was described as LNIB for $3700 (that was asking price) .
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IN, USA
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Posted: 11/26/2015 1:06:12 PM EDT
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Don't tell me you are selling the one I sold you!
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Posted: 11/26/2015 11:06:20 PM EDT
[#14]
I have sold 3 in the last 4 months or so...all at 3700.00 and with very light use. I would say a true NIB would be valued at 4K for collector purposes. I still have a NIB and a shooter grade range gun..love them all.
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Posted: 11/26/2015 11:50:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Funtogun:
I have sold 3 in the last 4 months or so...all at 3700.00 and with very light use. I would say a true NIB would be valued at 4K for collector purposes. I still have a NIB and a shooter grade range gun..love them all. I need your job  
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CO, USA
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Posted: 11/26/2015 11:57:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell:
I need your job Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Originally Posted By Funtogun:
I have sold 3 in the last 4 months or so...all at 3700.00 and with very light use. I would say a true NIB would be valued at 4K for collector purposes. I still have a NIB and a shooter grade range gun..love them all. I need your job You have no idea |
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Posted: 11/26/2015 11:59:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BBOHACH:
You have no idea Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BBOHACH:
Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Originally Posted By Funtogun:
I have sold 3 in the last 4 months or so...all at 3700.00 and with very light use. I would say a true NIB would be valued at 4K for collector purposes. I still have a NIB and a shooter grade range gun..love them all. I need your job You have no idea I know how much I DON'T make, so yeah......I have an idea 
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Posted: 11/27/2015 12:13:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell:
I know how much I DON'T make, so yeah......I have an idea Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Originally Posted By BBOHACH:
Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Originally Posted By Funtogun:
I have sold 3 in the last 4 months or so...all at 3700.00 and with very light use. I would say a true NIB would be valued at 4K for collector purposes. I still have a NIB and a shooter grade range gun..love them all. I need your job You have no idea I know how much I DON'T make, so yeah......I have an idea It's not the job..it's the love of cool toys. Here is a pic of the current Costa range gun. The wire managment sucks but trying out a blended NV/Thermal HUD that is tied in to the weapon mounted thermal. 
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Posted: 11/27/2015 12:17:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Funtogun:
It's not the job..it's the love of cool toys. Here is a pic of the current Costa range gun. The wire managment sucks but trying out a blended NV/Thermal HUD that is tied in to the weapon mounted thermal. http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t448/Funtogun/Mobile%20Uploads/20151121_220042_zps6x8dche6.jpg Well, I have a love of cool toys but my employment doesn't allow it
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Posted: 11/27/2015 12:21:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Funtogun:
It's not the job..it's the love of cool toys. Here is a pic of the current Costa range gun. The wire managment sucks but trying out a blended NV/Thermal HUD that is tied in to the weapon mounted thermal. http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t448/Funtogun/Mobile%20Uploads/20151121_220042_zps6x8dche6.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Funtogun:
Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Originally Posted By BBOHACH:
Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Originally Posted By Funtogun:
I have sold 3 in the last 4 months or so...all at 3700.00 and with very light use. I would say a true NIB would be valued at 4K for collector purposes. I still have a NIB and a shooter grade range gun..love them all. I need your job You have no idea I know how much I DON'T make, so yeah......I have an idea It's not the job..it's the love of cool toys. Here is a pic of the current Costa range gun. The wire managment sucks but trying out a blended NV/Thermal HUD that is tied in to the weapon mounted thermal. http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t448/Funtogun/Mobile%20Uploads/20151121_220042_zps6x8dche6.jpg Need some more info on that set up. One: it looks like you changes the barrel in that gun. Two: come in the night Vision forum and tell us about that thermal HUD. I've been playing with a COTI lately and it's pretty slick. |
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Posted: 11/27/2015 12:23:03 AM EDT
[#21]
Understood..
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Posted: 11/27/2015 12:29:20 AM EDT
[#22]
Yes..good eyes..this was taken with a Voodoo EVO ultralight 14.5 in it to test the weight prior to ordering a more expensive light weight barrel. I just got in the new one last week and have not had a chance to really run it..but I will say it is very light and very rigid. Running a SLR adjustable gas block and a JP SCS system. Runs perfect suppressed and hardly any movement at all.
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Posted: 11/27/2015 12:31:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Funtogun:
Yes..good eyes..this was taken with a Voodoo EVO ultralight 14.5 in it to test the weight prior to ordering a more expensive light weight barrel. I just got in the new one last week and have not had a chance to really run it..but I will say it is very light and very rigid. Running a SLR adjustable gas block and a JP SCS system. Runs perfect suppressed and hardly any movement at all. http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t448/Funtogun/Mobile%20Uploads/20151113_163525_zpssad5o5zj.jpg Dats sexay 
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Posted: 11/27/2015 12:51:30 AM EDT
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Thank you.. I lost some sleep wondering if the cost was worth it..time will tell. I am sure it will be better than the evo barrel..I coukd bend it to the handguard by hand. I can hardly move this barrel a few mm using the suppressor as leverage. These are some wicked rigid barrels.
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Posted: 11/27/2015 12:19:48 PM EDT
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Hang onto it for 12 more months. On the heels of the next election I'll venture to say prices will be a fair bit higher.
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USA
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Posted: 11/27/2015 2:13:27 PM EDT
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There's a significant factor NOT being taken into account when it comes to the price point of reselling Costa rifles.
Costa rifle serial numbers 376-500 have Larue Tactical in-house barrels. Serial numbers 1-375 do not, using outsourced barrels from third party suppliers. |
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Posted: 11/27/2015 2:46:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fossil4Life:
There's a significant factor NOT being taken into account when it comes to the price point of reselling Costa rifles. Costa rifle serial numbers 376-500 have Larue Tactical in-house barrels. Serial numbers 1-375 do not, using outsourced barrels from third party suppliers. how is this a SIGNIFICANT factor they all shot moa or less leaving the factory and to date there is no proof one way or the other that a larue barrel outlasts or outperformes the previous barrels.it has been discussed in some threads guns with the outsourced barrels may be worth more. to me condition trumps who made the barrel. pete |
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USA
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Posted: 11/27/2015 2:58:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Fossil4Life]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By icecold1:how is this a SIGNIFICANT factor they all shot moa or less leaving the factory and to date there is no proof one way or the other that a larue barrel outlasts or outperformes the previous barrels.it has been discussed in some threads guns with the outsourced barrels may be worth more.
to me condition trumps who made the barrel. pete It's significant because those were a first run, in-house manufactured rifle barrel IN a limited edition rifle. These were barrels used in production rifles before the barrels themselves were even offered for sale to the public. Regardless of your feelings about condition trumping barrel manufacturer, Larue collectors knowing that only 125 Costa rifles came with Larue-made barrels is a significant part of their collectability. |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 11/27/2015 5:10:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: kybluegrass78]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By abtex1:
Hang onto it for 12 more months. On the heels of the next election I'll venture to say prices will be a fair bit higher. That Costa may be the modern day Python. Dad to son: "yeah, I had on of those once. Sold it for next to nothing". 
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Posted: 11/27/2015 7:24:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fossil4Life:
There's a significant factor NOT being taken into account when it comes to the price point of reselling Costa rifles. Costa rifle serial numbers 376-500 have Larue Tactical in-house barrels. Serial numbers 1-375 do not, using outsourced barrels from third party suppliers. This is 20 rounds from an outsourced barrel in my Costa
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Posted: 11/27/2015 7:25:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fossil4Life:
It's significant because those were a first run, in-house manufactured rifle barrel IN a limited edition rifle. These were barrels used in production rifles before the barrels themselves were even offered for sale to the public. Regardless of your feelings about condition trumping barrel manufacturer, Larue collectors knowing that only 125 Costa rifles came with Larue-made barrels is a significant part of their collectability. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fossil4Life:
Originally Posted By icecold1:how is this a SIGNIFICANT factor they all shot moa or less leaving the factory and to date there is no proof one way or the other that a larue barrel outlasts or outperformes the previous barrels.it has been discussed in some threads guns with the outsourced barrels may be worth more.
to me condition trumps who made the barrel. pete It's significant because those were a first run, in-house manufactured rifle barrel IN a limited edition rifle. These were barrels used in production rifles before the barrels themselves were even offered for sale to the public. Regardless of your feelings about condition trumping barrel manufacturer, Larue collectors knowing that only 125 Costa rifles came with Larue-made barrels is a significant part of their collectability. How quickly you dismiss my opinion,but do you have any proof of what you say? Could you provide me a link of any sort to provide backup of your opinion. I would not trade a nib early Costa for a used last 125 Costa.maybe you would but I doubt it. Also are you saying I should not shoot my UDE there are ONLY 125 of these |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 11/27/2015 9:53:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell:
This is 20 rounds from an outsourced barrel in my Costa
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/perrymclovin/AB73A07E-19B3-4E7C-B825-DCBCA1CCAD72_zpselbkqbcv.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Originally Posted By Fossil4Life:
There's a significant factor NOT being taken into account when it comes to the price point of reselling Costa rifles. Costa rifle serial numbers 376-500 have Larue Tactical in-house barrels. Serial numbers 1-375 do not, using outsourced barrels from third party suppliers. This is 20 rounds from an outsourced barrel in my Costa
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/perrymclovin/AB73A07E-19B3-4E7C-B825-DCBCA1CCAD72_zpselbkqbcv.jpg Just think if it had been made in house.  Ha! That's a joke. Just a joke.
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Posted: 11/30/2015 9:26:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By icecold1:
How quickly you dismiss my opinion,but do you have any proof of what you say? Could you provide me a link of any sort to provide backup of your opinion. I would not trade a nib early Costa for a used last 125 Costa.maybe you would but I doubt it. Also are you saying I should not shoot my UDE there are ONLY 125 of these I did not dismiss your opinion. I recognized your stance, as I am doing now again for the second time, that you value firearm condition more so than barrel manufacturer. I am also recognizing that I never said nor insinuated that outsourced barrels in Costa rifles were somehow inferior than Larue-made barrels made in-house. What I am saying to you, for the second time, is from a collectability standpoint, the 125 Costa rifles with Larue-made barrels are more collectible than the first 375 Costa's that used outsourced barrels. |
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Posted: 11/30/2015 10:07:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fossil4Life:
I did not dismiss your opinion. I recognized your stance, as I am doing now again for the second time, that you value firearm condition more so than barrel manufacturer. I am also recognizing that I never said nor insinuated that outsourced barrels in Costa rifles were somehow inferior than Larue-made barrels made in-house. What I am saying to you, for the second time, is from a collectability standpoint, the 125 Costa rifles with Larue-made barrels are more collectible than the first 375 Costa's that used outsourced barrels. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fossil4Life:
Originally Posted By icecold1:
How quickly you dismiss my opinion,but do you have any proof of what you say? Could you provide me a link of any sort to provide backup of your opinion. I would not trade a nib early Costa for a used last 125 Costa.maybe you would but I doubt it. Also are you saying I should not shoot my UDE there are ONLY 125 of these I did not dismiss your opinion. I recognized your stance, as I am doing now again for the second time, that you value firearm condition more so than barrel manufacturer. I am also recognizing that I never said nor insinuated that outsourced barrels in Costa rifles were somehow inferior than Larue-made barrels made in-house. What I am saying to you, for the second time, is from a collectability standpoint, the 125 Costa rifles with Larue-made barrels are more collectible than the first 375 Costa's that used outsourced barrels. i'm saying to you what proof of this do you have? i perfectly understand the fact that the last 125 guns have larue made barrels and for that reason are more "larue" than the rest,i'm just not sure that a collector really cares.there is one of the last series of costas #444 up on gb right now and it doesn't seem to be going anywhere quick.of course it could also be the lack of box,manual,test target and the fact the coating is slightly scuffed up. i'll give you the fact that there are a lot less costas with "larue" barrels and in the distant future they may hold a higher collectability when sitting next to a 1-375 costa in identical shape.but at this point it is all speculation,if you are so sure of the high collector value you should scoop up the on on GB.
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