thepeepman
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Post by thepeepman on Dec 30, 2012 22:24:29 GMT -5
OK so I've been been thinking and pondering about when i should release this thread and well here it goes.Mattel says that it costs them so much money to produce and i half believe them.but i think its crazy we pay 22 bucks for baf boppv. and it does not stop what about our Friends in Canada they get real crappy price 40 dollars for a defining moments figure in Canada.and the prices are just going up.I'm getting sick of it plus they most likely rushed elite 18 and 19 with all the Mattel mess up thread.so basically I'm saying we pay more money=rushing through figures.it saddens me that i pay 22 bucks for a action figure.i just needed to get it off my mind.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2012 22:29:33 GMT -5
Mattel has set prices. Retail stores change them. If Mattel set the prices, then they would be the same everywhere.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2012 22:34:00 GMT -5
Ummm.... We here pay $20 for BASICS
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Post by Chewdeezy on Dec 30, 2012 22:39:40 GMT -5
Those are TRU prices on their exclusives. Unfortunately they can charge whatever they like and feel that it will still sell at those crazy prices.
Basics are still at $9.99-$10.99 at Targets, Walmarts and Kmarts. Different regions might have higher prices since I've seen Targets with a $12.99 price tag on Basics.
Elites are generally $15.99 at Walmarts, $16.99 at Targets and $17.99 at Kmarts and TRU pricing is all over the place.
The good thing is that there are sales a couple times a month. This past week, Basics at Kmart were $6.99, TRU has Buy Two Get One Free Promos. Target had Basics at $7.99 and Elites for $14.99 for about two weeks before Christmas time. There are ways to get figures cheaper, just have to pay attention to weekly ads.
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FFK
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Post by FFK on Dec 30, 2012 22:46:10 GMT -5
Still when the figures aren't on sale they are expensive. Plus since the prices keep going up, Mattel is probably charging the retailer more, which causes them to raise their prices.
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JuiceWinslow
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Post by JuiceWinslow on Dec 30, 2012 23:27:23 GMT -5
The pricing is really rubbing me the wrong way lately. It's not that I can't afford them, I just don't like being ripped off.
Hopefully it doesn't get too out of hand or I will retire.
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Post by brocklesnar4life on Dec 30, 2012 23:47:18 GMT -5
Be happy your not in sweden. Elites = 55$ Basics = 40-45$ Right now we are at Elite 9 and Basic 15
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Post by AlexWestCollects on Dec 30, 2012 23:50:52 GMT -5
They are getting to be a bit much but a lot of lines going up. Marvel Legends are $22.99 at my tru!!!!
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Post by Chewdeezy on Dec 30, 2012 23:55:09 GMT -5
They are getting to be a bit much but a lot of lines going up. Marvel Legends are $22.99 at my tru!!!! Wow, that's crazy. I just use Amazon to buy Marvel Legends. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2012 0:01:30 GMT -5
Be happy your not in sweden. Elites = 55$ Basics = 40-45$ Right now we are at Elite 9 and Basic 15 That's outrageous! |
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Post by AlexWestCollects on Dec 31, 2012 0:03:11 GMT -5
They are getting to be a bit much but a lot of lines going up. Marvel Legends are $22.99 at my tru!!!! Wow, that's crazy. I just use Amazon to buy Marvel Legends. Yea it's nuts. I use amazon too. Like $12.99 each. I think it's really just tru with the stupid prices for toys. Kmart n target still fairly priced. |
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Post by Chewdeezy on Dec 31, 2012 0:22:17 GMT -5
Wow, that's crazy. I just use Amazon to buy Marvel Legends. Yea it's nuts. I use amazon too. Like $12.99 each. I think it's really just tru with the stupid prices for toys. Kmart n target still fairly priced. Yeah, TRU is notorious for raising prices on everything. McFarlane Sportspicks are like $15. They don't even have full articulation. |
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Post by skribbel24 on Dec 31, 2012 1:05:22 GMT -5
The name of the game now is finding good deals. The internet is a great tool for that.
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Post by onleeone643 on Dec 31, 2012 5:44:08 GMT -5
Be happy your not in sweden. Elites = 55$ Basics = 40-45$ Right now we are at Elite 9 and Basic 15 FK that, I wouldn't collect at those prices, imagine paying $35 for Rey or Cena. |
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JuiceWinslow
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Post by JuiceWinslow on Dec 31, 2012 6:01:11 GMT -5
Be happy your not in sweden. Elites = 55$ Basics = 40-45$ Right now we are at Elite 9 and Basic 15 , imagine paying $35 for Rey or Cena. Me neither. |
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Post by marino13 on Dec 31, 2012 9:15:27 GMT -5
Mattel has said on here before that they weren't happy with TRU price hike but that it's outta there hands.
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Post by deskjet on Dec 31, 2012 9:53:30 GMT -5
I steer clear of tru sans a sale and try to get figs on the cheap or through trade or lately ebay has become my friend. And I stick mostly with basics.
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thespecialone
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Post by thespecialone on Dec 31, 2012 10:08:18 GMT -5
Portugal - more or less 28 dollars for a basic. 9 bucks for a rumbler.
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ClassicCollector
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Post by ClassicCollector on Dec 31, 2012 10:17:01 GMT -5
Portugal - more or less 28 dollars for a basic. 9 bucks for a rumbler. Germany - Basics are $ 20,- and Elite's $ 33,50 |
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Post by peghound on Dec 31, 2012 10:42:11 GMT -5
It's all a trade off, TRU usually has the most selection and run really good promos which makes them part of my hunts. Also, their rewards deal isn't half bad.
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