shawnscga
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Post by shawnscga on May 8, 2018 0:55:08 GMT -5
So browsing Walmart a few minutes ago and much to my surprise I see Elite 59.....wait, didn’t I just get angle from e59 like 4 days ago from ringside? (Pre-ordered the first day it came out) I haven’t even seen e58 in retail yet, how is this possible? Has anyone else found e59 at retail as well? By the way they had all but angle and chad, I picked up a miz, and I’m in Washington state
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Blackbird 13
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Post by Blackbird 13 on May 8, 2018 1:13:28 GMT -5
It's possible that someone returned them.. maybe they bought a full case but only wanted a few out of it.
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Post by screech on May 8, 2018 1:34:07 GMT -5
I think this happens every year around this time. Last year it was E50 that showed up in stores within weeks of Ringside receiving them.
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Post by kingnothing ~ Hardwired... on May 8, 2018 2:24:07 GMT -5
It's possible that someone returned them.. maybe they bought a full case but only wanted a few out of it. While this is quite possible, it really seems like a waste of money to me. If you’ve got the money, good for you, but the mark up for getting them early is roughly $5 per figure right? I’d think it would cost less to grab the 2 they wanted instead of going through the hassle of returning them to a store.
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Blackbird 13
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Post by Blackbird 13 on May 8, 2018 2:28:09 GMT -5
It's possible that someone returned them.. maybe they bought a full case but only wanted a few out of it. While this is quite possible, it really seems like a waste of money to me. If you’ve got the money, good for you, but the mark up for getting them early is roughly $5 per figure right? I’d think it would cost less to grab the 2 they wanted instead of going through the hassle of returning them to a store. What I mean is.. someone with a buddy who has a wholesale license might have just picked up a case, and returned all the ones they didn't want. That said.. knowing this has happened before, it's likely that they've just hit.
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Post by kingnothing ~ Hardwired... on May 8, 2018 2:30:38 GMT -5
While this is quite possible, it really seems like a waste of money to me. If you’ve got the money, good for you, but the mark up for getting them early is roughly $5 per figure right? I’d think it would cost less to grab the 2 they wanted instead of going through the hassle of returning them to a store. What I mean is.. someone with a buddy who has a wholesale license might have just picked up a case, and returned all the ones they didn't want. That said.. knowing this has happened before, it's likely that they've just hit. Oooooh, I hadn’t thought of that. Hmm, I think I need a buddy. 😁
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Post by Lorenzo Alcazar on May 8, 2018 8:08:43 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure there is somebody in my area who buys full cases from RSC and then returns the less popular figures to the local stores.
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Post by cableV on May 8, 2018 8:20:32 GMT -5
I saw couple reports over the weekend about E59 hitting retail.
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Post by kennyw86v2 on May 8, 2018 8:25:10 GMT -5
I think the best explanation is probably...
...your store got e59.
You're welcome.
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Army of Doinks
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Post by Army of Doinks on May 8, 2018 8:49:24 GMT -5
I think the best explanation is probably... ...your store got e59. You're welcome. Was thinking the same thing hahahah
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on May 8, 2018 9:08:47 GMT -5
I hope I find these!!!
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Post by popyduggan on May 8, 2018 10:51:32 GMT -5
Reminds me that I bought 58 from RSC for $145, then it dropped to $130 before it arrived, then a week later my store got a case of 58, which I could've got for less than $110 after discount, so I could've spared $35 if I'd just waited 2 weeks, with the way Mattel and retailers distribute though, who knows wtf is coming and when. I still haven't seen 57 yet(don't need it though).
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jchestnut31
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Post by jchestnut31 on May 8, 2018 12:19:51 GMT -5
What state did you find these?
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on May 8, 2018 12:37:58 GMT -5
What state did you find these? Washington state
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hbkowns
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Post by hbkowns on May 8, 2018 13:39:42 GMT -5
Welp, gotta start hunting
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Post by powerfred3k on May 8, 2018 15:08:17 GMT -5
Reminds me that I bought 58 from RSC for $145, then it dropped to $130 before it arrived, then a week later my store got a case of 58, which I could've got for less than $110 after discount, so I could've spared $35 if I'd just waited 2 weeks, with the way Mattel and retailers distribute though, who knows wtf is coming and when. I still haven't seen 57 yet(don't need it though). Exactly on point, sometimes I order some figures off of rsc and literally a few days later a walmart, target, or toysrus would get them in. I don't buy whole cases though thats just too expensive.
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Post by Sizzle on May 8, 2018 15:09:33 GMT -5
Okay then I've gotta gust going on looking for Kurt.
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Post by finnbalor1 on May 8, 2018 21:47:20 GMT -5
I like to find a extra Finn.
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Post by legendsguy on May 9, 2018 10:44:37 GMT -5
E59 hitting. nice. I doubt someone returned those. you must be have no life if your buying cases elsewhere and returning them to Walmart. smh.
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Post by kennyw86v2 on May 9, 2018 11:27:17 GMT -5
Reminds me that I bought 58 from RSC for $145, then it dropped to $130 before it arrived, then a week later my store got a case of 58, which I could've got for less than $110 after discount, so I could've spared $35 if I'd just waited 2 weeks, with the way Mattel and retailers distribute though, who knows wtf is coming and when. I still haven't seen 57 yet(don't need it though). Exactly why I don't use ringside anymore except during a sale or when I can find enough cheap crap I want to bring it to a good value. It's all about those 10 dollar elites on amazon.
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