[Dusty]

Hi everybody,

a few minutes ago somebody listed a smurf with a small bell.
Here comes the link. What do you think about.

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... :ONA:DE:11

In the discrition the seller says that the smurf was standing over long
years in his desk and that he got it from a SCHLEICH-Employee.
Its not PCV-Material and it should be a testversion.
regards
Ralf

[Guest]

The paint is very shiny, not like normal Schleich paint.

[Fram]

No way to check his story. It can be true, but then again... I don't think a Schleich employee would be allowed to get the model of an unproduced Schleich Smurf at home...

[Rachel]

Hi Ralf, certainly an interesting auction. As Fram says though, very difficult to know whether to believe the story or not.

The seller isn't trying to say this is the real deal so that is one thing, they are very clear to say it is not PVC material. They also have some other very nice items for sale but again that proves nothing. It will certainly be an interesting auction to watch and I have a feeling that the price will probably end up quite high.

Thanks for sharing it.

[SMURFYSTEVE1]

Wow! Real? fake? I dont know but he looks great id have him in my colection any day. Just in time for Christmas too. I probly coudnt aford him anyways.
Smurfy regards, Steve.

[attombomb7]

hi!

I think this is one of those auctions that you had mentioned that

feeds on the dream of having a rare smurf.

so no one will really know if its real.. I suppose its worth the gamble

and how much one is willing to gamble or throw money away for their

addictions:) and since I am a addict.. I might even bid on it..

[Rachel]

Well it did certainly end at a high price!!!

I am also glad to see that one of our own members here won it so maybe one day we wull find out a little more about this interesting little guy.

[JimEII]

I'll let you know. I figured that I've spent much more for a fake Toreador and a fake I Love NY that in comparison this is somewhat of a bargain.

Jim II

[attombomb7]

HI Jim

it sure looks like a fun one to own..and interesting to see


what you think once he arrives! your collection is really a

great one! with all those rare items..and this just could be the rarest of

them all.

[Syd Smurf]

I saw your name on that auction and I was hoping you would win it Jim...at least now you can give us what your thoughts are when it arrives and we can here it from a reliable person. I have won something from this seller too and he seems like a nice enough guy.

I think this looks like a nice smurf to have though Jim...congratulations

[Rachel]

Hi Jim, yes I was cheering for you at the end and had everything crossed hoping you would win.

I didn't mention your name as I wasn't sure if you wanted to go public.

Great win.

[amysmurf]

Congrats Jim!