Matty Collector Ghost Trap Value?

[Tony BearJug]

Hello!

So around 2013 or so, I bought a Matty Collector Ghost Trap on eBay for around $300. The ghost trap is easily one of my favorite movie props so I got really excited to put batteries in it and play with it. So I did, but I made the mistake of leaving the batteries in and they corroded.

Anyway, as much as I love the prop, I'm in need of some money and was thinking of selling it.

I still have the original "crate" box for it and I would clean the corrosion from it and ensure the electronics work before selling it. I also have the accessories.
I don't think I have the foam inserts or the white box the crate came in, but I may know where they are.

I was wondering how much I could sell the trap for if I put it up on eBay with the crate box, cleaned battery compartment, and accessories? This would be without the white box and foam.

Would it be any more valuable if I had the white outer box and foam inserts? If so, by how much?

Thank You!

Side Note: I've cleaned corrosion from battery compartments before but does anyone know some surefire ways to clean it without damaging the prop at all? Thank you haha.

 

[MattgomeryBurns]

I've seen ones in good condition with all the original packaging sell in the $500 range. Considering the corrosion issue, I think you could probably ask $350. You'll most likely be offered less because that seems to be the way eBay buyers operate.

 

[Thomas Guycott]

Check on eBay to see what other examples in similar condition have sold for.

 

[tripoli]

In perfect condition, 700 to 800 dollars. But with the damage, 500 to 700, assuming it works.