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May the 4th Star Wars FLOP: Heritage Auctions EPIC FAIL | 245
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- May 13, 2026
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Summary
Heritage Auctions just pulled the ultimate Wiff by extending a "May the 4th" Star Wars auction after items were already marked SOLD. Discover how "secret bids" miraculously jumped right before the new deadline and why this is a massive Wiff for the collecting community. Whether you're hunting for a rare Yak Face prototype or a paint master Chewbacca, this situation is a major warning for every toy collector. We break down the 25% buyer premiums, the "conflicting schedule" excuses, and why Rogue Five Toys is the Win you actually need for your consignment. 🚨📞 Call our FITT Voicemail Line to leave a comment, question, or suggestion: 732-800-1977 00:00 - The spicy topic everyone is talking about 01:56 - Why Charles is officially enraged 03:52 - How the Heritage auction actually ended (and then didn't) 06:40 - The "conflicting schedule" excuse analyzed 08:34 - The miracle of the $25 secret bid jump 13:58 - Why "Sold" didn't actually mean sold on May 4th 17:15 - The 25% buyer premium robbery 19:13 - $200 for shipping? The auction house shipping scam 23:22 - Price Comparison: May 4th vs. May 5th final sales 26:50 - Why boycotting might not work this time 31:40 - The "low price" panic that triggered the extension 39:32 - A better way: The Rogue Five Toys Win 45:50 - Are toys just "asset portfolios" now? #HeritageAuctions #StarWarsCollectibles #ToyCollecting #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #FITT #ActionFigures #StarWarsPrototypes #AuctionScams #RogueFiveToys #WinsAndWiffs #ToyPodcast #KennerStarWars #HeritageAuctionsFail #StarWarsToys ---------------------- 🫶 Support our #podcast through Patreon, and get early access to #toycollection previews, exclusive #starwarsactionfigures video content like Rated-R collector epis…