mrassbillygunn
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Post by mrassbillygunn on Jul 25, 2011 18:52:17 GMT -5
Hey guys, i need a pick me up or a bit of comfort if thats what you wanna call it because like many of you have probably done one time or another i have spent more than i should have on figures. I seen a bunch of good deals on wwe legends figures and ending up spending $265.
It never seems like much when you buy a single figure but when you add them all up thats when it really hits you and you start to question yourself. Though i must say im pleased with the prices i got the figures at including the shipping but i mean $265 is a crap lot of money to me and im just wanting to hear other peoples stories of when they've spent more than you should have. Lets hear them.
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Post by wrestlingfan2011 on Jul 25, 2011 18:57:17 GMT -5
that is alot of cash dude. i have never spent more than 90 bucks on figs. the only time i spent like 88 bucks was when the vince promo started that i went to TRU to get the figs from the promo i got 1 miz, 2 legends and 1 basic still that was cheap but alot of money i spent and when i come to think on all the money i have spent i think i spend like 500 dollars on figs a year or less.
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Post by ctln4rko on Jul 25, 2011 19:00:00 GMT -5
Wow that's a lot. I owe my Mom 70 bucks from SDCC because I only had 110. It's my passion, so I don't care if I overspend.
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Post by AlexWestCollects on Jul 25, 2011 19:00:07 GMT -5
Those are memories I don't want to relive lol. I always seem to spend too much.
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Post by JCF on Jul 25, 2011 19:00:26 GMT -5
Regret nothing. You'll love the figures in the end.
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Post by Chewdeezy on Jul 25, 2011 19:05:56 GMT -5
Well if you are buying it and not your parents, that's not to bad.
I spent 260 just on Elite 11 & 12, Defining Moments 5 set.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2011 19:06:06 GMT -5
$265 is a good amount but dont lose sleep over it , before i had my kid and when jakks run was ending i was spending about $500 every two weeks catching up on figures and making customs..... that was a huge waste of money, I sold all my jakks figs, but i plan on keeping my mattels  |
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Post by brianregan09 on Jul 25, 2011 19:09:34 GMT -5
Dropped close to 90 euro today on Elite 10 i don't mind though i love the figures be only wasting it on something else anyway might aswell be something you like
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Post by Micro on Jul 25, 2011 19:22:32 GMT -5
Yeah, I just spent quite a bit on figures again too! Here's what I do to make me feel better about it: I just average out the cost of each individual figure and compare it to the full retail cost, with tax included.
For example, each figure in my last order cost me $2.48 more than retail and that's with shipping taken into account. Considering how much time and gas money I'll be saving, that I'll be getting them weeks ahead of time, and not having to deal with hunting down a figure that's packed at only 0.5 per case then it's all a pretty good deal at the end of the day!
So don't feel bad, $265 worth of Legends sounds like it's going to be an epic day of receivings!
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Post by mrassbillygunn on Jul 25, 2011 19:26:46 GMT -5
Well ill tell yous what i picked up and see what yous think. Keep in mind im from the UK and got the figures loose because the prices of moc legends over here is beyond ridiculous. Anyway here it goes.
Bam Bam
Akeem
Rick Martel
Vader
Jake Roberts
Nikolai Volkoff (2 pack)
Bushwackers (Luke and Butch)
Sgt Slaughter
Iron Sheik
Dusty Rhodes
HHH (Entrance Greats)
Ricky Steamboat
Ultimate Warrior
Jimmy Snuka
Iron Sheik (two pack)
Rick Rude
Rey Mysterio (Entrance greats)
Lion-o (Thundercats 14")
So like i said $265 for all the figures the fact i bought them loose saved me lots on shipping which was great being from the UK. All mint btw with accessories. Hows that sound?
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Post by JoeRocco420 on Jul 25, 2011 19:37:09 GMT -5
About $14 each? Worth it for sure. Less then what I usually pay
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Post by mrassbillygunn on Jul 25, 2011 19:41:39 GMT -5
About $14 each? Worth it for sure. Less then what I usually pay Yea and i also saved lots on combined shipping, i only used like 4 different sellers for all of them. One seller actually owes me $8 for overcharging me which i realized after going over the prices. Thats what i want to make a point of to people, if your getting combined shipping always make sure to double check that they charge you the quotes they say. |
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Jul 25, 2011 19:42:36 GMT -5
If you think that's bad i collect game used items and have spent 1200$ at a time for a jersey or helmet. I started thinking after i bought i that i spent a lot of money lol. Think about it this way. You can always go to work tom and make more.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2011 19:43:47 GMT -5
Well I only get five bucks a week, but my mom gets me one freebie a week also which saves me a boatload since I'm only 15. Whenever I get my final grades for school I go out and spend big time, and this summer has been no different but I probably spend less than $25 a time with figures.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2011 19:49:44 GMT -5
I do this alot and I never sweat it!!! it's my wife who worries LOL
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Post by weatherfan15 on Jul 25, 2011 20:05:34 GMT -5
Only spend what you can. There's no need to spend money on toys if it tears apart your marriage, keeps food out of your kids mouths or puts you in a tough spot financially.
As one of the adults on the boards, I don't buy unless my bills are PAID. Honestly, you'll find what you need if you just have a little patience. Sometimes waiting and paying less is a big adrenaline rush. Example? I just bought Defining Moments Shawn Michaels at my Target for 11 bucks. Felt a lot better than dropping 30 bucks.
On the other hand, if you've got a good job, have no debt and can afford it... why not?
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Post by Arik Cannon on Jul 25, 2011 20:14:43 GMT -5
Dude I know exactly how you feel. I remember going to TRU and buying a whole set of classics and then on my drive home being somewhat pissed that I spent over $100 on figures when I had bills and crap to pay. The best thing that happened to me was Mattel taking over because I felt like I could finally stop collecting. I always felt like I had to buy EVERY Jakks figure that came out. But when Mattel figures came out I said to myself "I'm not starting my collection over again and buying the same guy over and over again" I collected LJN, Hasbros and Jakks. That was enough for me. I'm 31 years old now with a wife and a 5 month old boy. I Still look at all the new figures but I don't have the urge anymore. I can't wait to hand over my collection to my son. (or sell it all and take the family to Disneyworld lol)
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Post by mrassbillygunn on Jul 25, 2011 20:20:50 GMT -5
Dude I know exactly how you feel. I remember going to TRU and buying a whole set of classics and then on my drive home being somewhat pissed that I spent over $100 on figures when I had bills and crap to pay. The best thing that happened to me was Mattel taking over because I felt like I could finally stop collecting. I always felt like I had to buy EVERY Jakks figure that came out. But when Mattel figures came out I said to myself "I'm not starting my collection over again and buying the same guy over and over again" I collected LJN, Hasbros and Jakks. That was enough for me. I'm 31 years old now with a wife and a 5 month old boy. I Still look at all the new figures but I don't have the urge anymore. I can't wait to hand over my collection to my son. (or sell it all and take the family to Disneyworld lol) lol, well im glad im single with no kids and i got some savings so i guess its not too bad when i think about it like that but still its a lot of money that im definitely not going to spend again. Some times i gotta learn to put the brakes on! |
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Post by Arik Cannon on Jul 25, 2011 20:24:41 GMT -5
Dude I know exactly how you feel. I remember going to TRU and buying a whole set of classics and then on my drive home being somewhat pissed that I spent over $100 on figures when I had bills and crap to pay. The best thing that happened to me was Mattel taking over because I felt like I could finally stop collecting. I always felt like I had to buy EVERY Jakks figure that came out. But when Mattel figures came out I said to myself "I'm not starting my collection over again and buying the same guy over and over again" I collected LJN, Hasbros and Jakks. That was enough for me. I'm 31 years old now with a wife and a 5 month old boy. I Still look at all the new figures but I don't have the urge anymore. I can't wait to hand over my collection to my son. (or sell it all and take the family to Disneyworld lol) lol, well im glad im single with no kids and i got some savings so i guess its not too bad when i think about it like that but still its a lot of money that im definitely not going to spend again. Some times i gotta learn to put the brakes on! Yeah man It's OK to do that once in awhile. It doesn't sound like you do it often. As long as you can afford it you might as well spend money on stuff you enjoy. |
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Post by terraryzing on Jul 25, 2011 20:40:38 GMT -5
I know where you're coming from, I just spent over $600 buying everything new from SDCC on pre orders. But I had the money saved up specifically for figures, and won't have to worry about buying anything for the next 3-4 months at mass retail cause I'm all caught up. As long as you're happy with you purchases that's what matters. But when you start spending your rent money to buy figures, then you'll find yourself getting into major trouble.
$265 is a great deal for what you got. Feel good about it, you earned that money, enjoy the figures.
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