#f:values

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.

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).