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Post by CM Poor on Feb 17, 2021 23:39:15 GMT -5
I just like the figs.
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Post by PJ on Feb 17, 2021 23:48:46 GMT -5
I said i wanted the flashback and the fan takeover figures. Not willing to pay $45+. On principle I cannot give to a scalper. I would rather bail out violent rioters than donate it to a scalper. You would rather bail out violent rioters than pay a scalper... you have bigger issues my friend. Edit: and actually you stated how you don’t REALLY want those figures and want a different version instead. You go back and forth and change your mind post to post. But I’m done now that you said something completely illogical and downright criminal in its own right... have fun defending violent rioters. No he said he didn’t want the other figures. The L1 = first release and the DM3 = Dragon attire. And he didn’t want the basic version he said he wanted the Elite WM3 figure (FB3 or this Fan Takeover) Here was what he said... “But the white pants are iconic too as he wore that at wrestlemania 3. The Flashback figure was like one of most elusive sets ever. I also don’t have walmarts in nyc. so i never saw that figure for a reasonable price. And now this new one is basically a re-release but i still can’t capture it from amazon. I’m just not that interested in the dragon attire or that first release.“
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Post by CM Tusk on Feb 18, 2021 0:14:03 GMT -5
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Post by TheLastDude on Feb 18, 2021 0:26:50 GMT -5
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Post by omartheterror on Feb 18, 2021 0:29:21 GMT -5
This whole thread is you acting as scalpers are committing a crime. If you don’t care about the figure then why even make this thread to begin with? I said i wanted the flashback and the fan takeover figures. Not willing to pay $45+. On principle I cannot give to a scalper. I would rather bail out violent rioters than donate it to a scalper. I’ll sell you the flashback loose for $35. Display only condition. Let me know.
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Feb 18, 2021 0:56:23 GMT -5
I said i wanted the flashback and the fan takeover figures. Not willing to pay $45+. On principle I cannot give to a scalper. I would rather bail out violent rioters than donate it to a scalper. I’ll sell you the flashback loose for $35. Display only condition. Let me know. yOuRE a ScAlPeR REEEE
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Post by Haze on Feb 18, 2021 2:12:55 GMT -5
If you would have put as much time trying to get the figures off Amazon as you did making this post you would have had them at retail. Suck it up butter cup
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Post by Codyverse: Tag Team Champion on Feb 18, 2021 2:14:21 GMT -5
Scalpers are POS losers.
Yes, that is a fact.
It’s not hustling. It’s not early bird getting the worm.
It’s douche baggery.
Straight douche baggery.
Don’t @ me. Scalper.
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Post by mrh on Feb 18, 2021 3:17:47 GMT -5
seriously. being here for as long as i have, i can honestly say that the past year has shown how toxic people can get over a hobby. not to say it wasn't a toxic hobby before, but holy things got brought to a new level So awful anyone would criticize precious scalpers 🥺
I agree with you. I just think the whole thing is sad. I hate scalping -- and as this guy said, at $40, the guy is only gonna make 10 dollars. It wastes everyone's time -- and sucks that people are so desperate for money they have to screw other people over to do it
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Post by Professor Sparlin on Feb 18, 2021 4:19:27 GMT -5
I'm going to say that it's 2021 and scalping is stronger than ever. You're on a site with plenty of wolves in sheep's skin. While I agree, there is no need to buy more than you need personally, many people have the mindset "If you can't beat them, join them!" Especially here! Not going to say I'm a scalper because I don't buy at retail to make a dime... Not worth my time! Be patient, watch the online findings page, bookmarking links to the site selling the exclusive, and check frequently. There are people here that post updates almost daily. As a collector you should know there it some WORK involved in maintaining your personal collection. If you telling collecting is not work, the definition of work is an "activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result."
I dislike scalpers just as much as the next person, but there is literally nothing anyone can do about them. In fact, I'm a little shocked to see so many people normalizing a $10 side hustle. Be persistent. If you acquire a piece for your collection, be humble. If you don't, make peace with it.
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Post by SteveHulk on Feb 18, 2021 4:43:55 GMT -5
I mean... I can see both sides of the argument here. But if it weren't for scalpers, I would have missed out on plenty of figures over the years... for some people who don't have Walmarts or Targets near them - or who live in other countries (hello!), sometimes it's their/our only choice. We can pay the going/scalper rate, or miss out/not have the figure. For me personally, if it's a figure I really want, I'll pay the going/scalper-rate... I don't really have an issue with it - after more than 25 years of collecting, it just is what it is. This whole thread is you acting as scalpers are committing a crime. If you don’t care about the figure then why even make this thread to begin with? I said i wanted the flashback and the fan takeover figures. Not willing to pay $45+. On principle I cannot give to a scalper. I would rather bail out violent rioters than donate it to a scalper. With respect mate, that's completely down to you... you have the chance of paying $45 for a figure you really want - or go without. Sounds like you have made your decision.🤷♂️
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Post by voicesinmyhead on Feb 18, 2021 6:59:01 GMT -5
You would rather bail out violent rioters than pay a scalper... you have bigger issues my friend. Edit: and actually you stated how you don’t REALLY want those figures and want a different version instead. You go back and forth and change your mind post to post. But I’m done now that you said something completely illogical and downright criminal in its own right... have fun defending violent rioters. No he said he didn’t want the other figures. The L1 = first release and the DM3 = Dragon attire. And he didn’t want the basic version he said he wanted the Elite WM3 figure (FB3 or this Fan Takeover) Here was what he said... “But the white pants are iconic too as he wore that at wrestlemania 3. The Flashback figure was like one of most elusive sets ever. I also don’t have walmarts in nyc. so i never saw that figure for a reasonable price. And now this new one is basically a re-release but i still can’t capture it from amazon. I’m just not that interested in the dragon attire or that first release.“ You proved nothing here. Nowhere in that blurb does he say that he actually wants this white pants look. He said he wants the green look and Mattel is holding out. He’s basically implying that the white pants look is the next best thing but he doesn’t actually say he wants it.
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Post by voicesinmyhead on Feb 18, 2021 7:01:23 GMT -5
I said i wanted the flashback and the fan takeover figures. Not willing to pay $45+. On principle I cannot give to a scalper. I would rather bail out violent rioters than donate it to a scalper. I’ll sell you the flashback loose for $35. Display only condition. Let me know. That’s technically still above retail. He won’t do that.
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Post by LK3 on Feb 18, 2021 7:12:49 GMT -5
No he said he didn’t want the other figures. The L1 = first release and the DM3 = Dragon attire. And he didn’t want the basic version he said he wanted the Elite WM3 figure (FB3 or this Fan Takeover) Here was what he said... “But the white pants are iconic too as he wore that at wrestlemania 3. The Flashback figure was like one of most elusive sets ever. I also don’t have walmarts in nyc. so i never saw that figure for a reasonable price. And now this new one is basically a re-release but i still can’t capture it from amazon. I’m just not that interested in the dragon attire or that first release.“ You proved nothing here. Nowhere in that blurb does he say that he actually wants this white pants look. He said he wants the green look and Mattel is holding out. He’s basically implying that the white pants look is the next best thing but he doesn’t actually say he wants it. The original post says “preferably one in white tights.” So, I think that’s what he wants, or else this topic wouldn’t exist. He also specifically said he’s not that interested in the dragon attire or first release, so I’m not sure what else he would be after besides white.
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Post by voicesinmyhead on Feb 18, 2021 7:20:19 GMT -5
You proved nothing here. Nowhere in that blurb does he say that he actually wants this white pants look. He said he wants the green look and Mattel is holding out. He’s basically implying that the white pants look is the next best thing but he doesn’t actually say he wants it. The original post says “preferably one in white tights.” So, I think that’s what he wants, or else this topic wouldn’t exist. He also specifically said he’s not that interested in the dragon attire or first release, so I’m not sure what else he would be after besides white. He’s just complaining about prices and that he (somehow) hasn’t been able to acquire a Steamboat figure in ten years. And he said in another post to me that he wants one in green and that Mattel is holding out. The white is simply just the next best thing because it is “another iconic look.” You gotta read the entire thread but I even asked what’s the point of this thread if this isn’t even the look he desires. Literally wasting our time.
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voicesinmyhead
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Post by voicesinmyhead on Feb 18, 2021 7:25:05 GMT -5
You proved nothing here. Nowhere in that blurb does he say that he actually wants this white pants look. He said he wants the green look and Mattel is holding out. He’s basically implying that the white pants look is the next best thing but he doesn’t actually say he wants it. The original post says “preferably one in white tights.” So, I think that’s what he wants, or else this topic wouldn’t exist. He also specifically said he’s not that interested in the dragon attire or first release, so I’m not sure what else he would be after besides white. This is exactly what he said: “I would like to get Steamboat in green pants without the headband to match more of his classic look rather than WWE run. But the white pants are iconic too as he wore that at wrestlemania 3. The Flashback figure was like one of most elusive sets ever. I also don’t have walmarts in nyc. so i never saw that figure for a reasonable price. And now this new one is basically a re-release but i still can’t capture it from amazon. I’m just not that interested in the dragon attire or that first release.” He doesn’t truly want the white. He only wants the white because green hasn’t been made. So like you said, why does this thread even exist?!
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Post by JC Motors on Feb 18, 2021 7:56:52 GMT -5
Scalpers are the scum of the earth
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Post by kutzheels on Feb 18, 2021 9:10:22 GMT -5
Scalpers are the scum of the earth They really are. Just trash. We are paying their unemployment checks through our taxes, while they drive around to Walmart and Target each day, harassing employees, snatching any exclusive they can find. Like the slob with a CARTFUL of the entire DOD 1 shipper I encountered.
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Post by CM Poor on Feb 18, 2021 9:48:37 GMT -5
LOL
awsh*therewegoagain.gif
I low-key kinda want to hear about how gainfully employed everyone who leans on the old "scalpers are unemployed dregs on society" is. It's such a 0-60 jump everyone makes every time the subject is brought up that it's almost impossible not to see it as a really sad state of projection.
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Post by Jackass Pacific on Feb 18, 2021 10:22:18 GMT -5
LOL awsh*therewegoagain.gif I low-key kinda want to hear about how gainfully employed everyone who leans on the old "scalpers are unemployed dregs on society" is. It's such a 0-60 jump everyone makes every time the subject is brought up that it's almost impossible not to see it as a really sad state of projection. i imagine they have similar jobs to the ones they perceive the scalpers to have
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