bretttyker
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Post by bretttyker on Sept 10, 2018 17:07:13 GMT -5
I have been thinking of this for the past few days and not sure if we can discuss this at all or if anyone even knows the correct answer but as a business student I can't stop thinking of it and wanted to bring it up. How much does ringside markup the price? Considering that when a elite goes up for about $25-$27 they will drop it within a month or two to be closer to $18-$22 and by the end of the year they are mostly $10. Are they still making any money by $10 and if not why do they order that much. I understand they just want to get rid of it at that point but even from the first drop from $18-$25 that's $7 difference. Do they really try to make as much money as they can with the pre-orders?
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taserface
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Post by taserface on Sept 10, 2018 17:26:02 GMT -5
I have been thinking of this for the past few days and not sure if we can discuss this at all or if anyone even knows the correct answer but as a business student I can't stop thinking of it and wanted to bring it up. How much does ringside markup the price? Considering that when a elite goes up for about $25-$27 they will drop it within a month or two to be closer to $18-$22 and by the end of the year they are mostly $10. Are they still making any money by $10 and if not why do they order that much. I understand they just want to get rid of it at that point but even from the first drop from $18-$25 that's $7 difference. Do they really try to make as much money as they can with the pre-orders? Yes they do. It’s not a non profit organization |
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Post by mcfclee on Sept 10, 2018 17:26:43 GMT -5
Shamrock and d’lo brown are why I don’t preorder much anymore. Those went less than half of what I paid. I’m not gonna wait for that but I can wait a few weeks for that first drop.
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bretttyker
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Post by bretttyker on Sept 10, 2018 17:29:37 GMT -5
Shamrock and d’lo brown are why I don’t preorder much anymore. Those went less than half of what I paid. I’m not gonna wait for that but I can wait a few weeks for that first drop. That what I have learned aswell. Figs I really want when they come out i will still preorder but most stuff I have waited till it drops or possibly find it at Wally World. |
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dirtyrandy
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Post by dirtyrandy on Sept 10, 2018 17:32:11 GMT -5
If I had to guess, the initial price is to guarantee the consumer the earliest run of a figure. It's a convenience charge for the most impatient and eager collectors. Personally, it doesn't bother me. This is my last remaining hobby and I don't mind paying extra to not have to deal with the unacceptable state of my local retail chains.
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taker292
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Post by taker292 on Sept 10, 2018 18:01:36 GMT -5
I have been thinking of this for the past few days and not sure if we can discuss this at all or if anyone even knows the correct answer but as a business student I can't stop thinking of it and wanted to bring it up. How much does ringside markup the price? Considering that when a elite goes up for about $25-$27 they will drop it within a month or two to be closer to $18-$22 and by the end of the year they are mostly $10. Are they still making any money by $10 and if not why do they order that much. I understand they just want to get rid of it at that point but even from the first drop from $18-$25 that's $7 difference. Do they really try to make as much money as they can with the pre-orders? Buy low, sell high. Finance 101. |
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