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Topic: Moonpans' John Young Apollo 16 flown charm
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thebeast1190
Member Posts: 14
From: NYC
Registered: Feb 2013
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posted 03-01-2013 09:17 PM
   
I am new here and was hoping to get some information. I recently met someone who owns one of the Apollo 16 charms and he told me he ordered it from moonpans.com. I have a friend who would love this and I was going to purchase it for her birthday. It is now priced at $1200, the man I spoke to said he paid under $1000 (don't remember the exact price). The question I had is do you think it is worth this much? I know the Robbins Medallion's can sell for thousands but this is not that (obviously). |
garyd2831
Member Posts: 640
From: Syracuse, New York, USA
Registered: Oct 2009
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posted 03-01-2013 09:35 PM
I have one the Apollo 16 medallions without the attachment loop at the top the medal. This was the 1st of two sets of medallions that Mike-Moonpans was selling. I purchased my in Sept 2009 for the price of $995. The increase in price reflects the supply and demand I would guess. |
Dan Lorraine
Member Posts: 373
From: Cranston, R.I.
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 03-02-2013 06:16 AM
The charms are slightly different than what was offered at $995. I purchased one several years ago from Mike at Moonpans and highly recommend that item ... if you can spend the extra $200, his framed presentation is quite nice! Mike is a terrific guy to deal with too!! |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 03-02-2013 06:53 AM
Like Gary said, supply vs demand. People will pay it. You just have to decide whether its worth it to you. |
stsmithva
Member Posts: 1933
From: Fairfax, VA, USA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 03-02-2013 07:40 AM
The charm is on the small size for a flown item, but is attractive, won't have preservation issues, has good provenance, and is 1/2 to 1/200 the cost of other flown items. The Moonpans presentations look great and are from a reputable dealer. |
mmmoo
Member Posts: 551
From: London, England
Registered: May 2001
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posted 03-02-2013 12:12 PM
Thanks for all your comments, the charms are great little flown items.Just a quick update on them, there are only 2 left from the 15, so if you are thinking of getting one they will be sold out soon. Thanks. Mike Constantine
moonpans.com |
garyd2831
Member Posts: 640
From: Syracuse, New York, USA
Registered: Oct 2009
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posted 03-02-2013 12:22 PM
As I stated: Supply & Demand. Don't regret not buying. |
Larry McGlynn
Member Posts: 1255
From: Boston, MA
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 03-02-2013 03:00 PM
I like them. I picked one up last year. Mike is easy to deal with and has some very good items. |
Sam Que
Member Posts: 180
From: Chicago, IL, United States
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 03-02-2013 07:06 PM
Very nice looking item, the presentation looks great for the extra $200. I've purchased several items from Moonpans and have always been satisfied. |
thebeast1190
Member Posts: 14
From: NYC
Registered: Feb 2013
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posted 03-02-2013 07:10 PM
You guys convinced me, I decided to order one. Thanks for the help. |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 03-03-2013 05:10 AM
Haha welcome to the ranks, Beast.  |
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