tvmakesyougod
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Post by tvmakesyougod on Nov 4, 2011 21:41:26 GMT -5
Once again, a theft proof package is impossible It is? I've never seen this happen to a Basic fig (at least the repackaged part), so it is possible. Sure, kids will be kids and there's bound to be one or two figures opened up, but this will stop the repackaging issue. I say they just use those boxes instead. I get that they want to distinguish Elites from Basics on display, but it's not worth this. Plus, in my guesstimation it'd be cheaper for 'em
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Post by theperfectmountie on Nov 4, 2011 22:25:54 GMT -5
Theft is just part of our everyday society. I understand people's frustration, but it's never going to end. People are stealing TV's, Cars, etc. So an action figure is nothing.
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Nov 4, 2011 22:37:59 GMT -5
They need to change the package. It is to easy for people to just slice the tape and remove the figure and put it back. That is why it happens to often. Basic figures i have never saw switched b/c people rip the package open and it can't be resealed looking like it was untouched.
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Post by sunglassessteve on Nov 4, 2011 22:45:52 GMT -5
They need to change the package. It is to easy for people to just slice the tape and remove the figure and put it back. That is why it happens to often. Basic figures i have never saw switched b/c people rip the package open and it can't be resealed looking like it was untouched. you answered your own question there.. its too easy for ppl to slice open an elite, then they slice open basics too.. i see it all the time, only with basics, there is no replacement of the figure lol ppl straight up jack the figure and leave the box.. sure it dont happen as often and the reason for this is because more ppl want Elites over basics and basics are only $9.99 where Elites are $16.99.. so of course ppl are gonna gun for the elites over Basics.. I mean, if i was going too steal a figure i would make sure its an elite and not a basic wouldnt you? lol If your gonna take a chance at something like that and get caught, might as well take the best quality one. Who walks into a jewlery store with intent too steal Gold but then decides too steal fake gold? get what i mean? Packaging does not make a difference for real.. its all store security.. you can change the package as many times as you want and too whatever you want and if ppl want it, there gonna take it
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2011 2:28:43 GMT -5
ive said it before and ill say it again, I thank god no body does that around me, Wrestling figures barely sell at all
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Post by nexusagainstus on Nov 5, 2011 6:13:37 GMT -5
When you think about 17$ is extremely steep for one single action figure. That's 2 hours of work at minimum wage. It doesn't make it right by no means, but at the same time, I really can't blame people too much for doing it.
Last night at a Wal Mart in Daytona Beach, they had Elite Series 8. Someone switched out Drew Mac with the old TTL Regal, I believe Rulers Of The Ring 4 or whichever one had the sucked in torso.
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Post by Scotty on Nov 5, 2011 8:43:39 GMT -5
At least they bothered to repackage theirs. I found this at Kmart last month. I wouldve took the head and body :X
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Grant
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Post by Grant on Nov 5, 2011 8:59:19 GMT -5
I remember finding a figure lieing next to the package on the shelf one time (it was a DA Stone Cold), I grabbed it and when I got to the check out I asked the cashier if it was possible to get a discount, she asked the manager and I managed to get it for $2. The only thing wrong with it was it was missing the accessories. Lucky. I tried doing that at TRU once, asking for $2 off, and they said no, they'd just send it back to Jakks as a defected item.
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Post by King Silva on Nov 5, 2011 9:30:27 GMT -5
This is so ing sad and annoying.. Wish these thieves would be fined and or arrested for petty theft!
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chriskay18
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Post by chriskay18 on Nov 5, 2011 10:13:08 GMT -5
lol, kinda smart(in a thieving way) u buy the figure, carefully open the box, replace the figure with one that looks similar, then take it back at another store and get your oney back. kinda smart. messed up, but smart none the less. (randys song "i here voices" running threw my head now :evil: )
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Post by sunglassessteve on Nov 5, 2011 11:15:26 GMT -5
See thats why its always gonna happen, we have ppl in this very thread admitting they would have stolen something or getting ideas now too go do it more. Its only gonna get worse from here out now. Thank god they have it so you can order figs online
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Post by nexusagainstus on Nov 5, 2011 12:15:08 GMT -5
See thats why its always gonna happen, we have ppl in this very thread admitting they would have stolen something or getting ideas now too go do it more. Its only gonna get worse from here out now. Thank god they have it so you can order figs onlineIf you want your wallet raped.
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Post by sunglassessteve on Nov 5, 2011 12:21:05 GMT -5
It aint raping my wallet. Idk any Mattel figures that i got that i had too pay over $30 for and too me that is cheap. Thats wat better then not getting them at all, or goign too a store and seeing heads ripped off figures or belts missing in packs or empty box's laying around in the aisles after waiting forever for it. Would you rather guaranteed get the fig in good shape for a tiny bit more or would you rather take a risk at not finding them and pieces missing just too save 10 lousy bucks is what it comes down too anymore. Hopefully Mattel just makes more quantity of Elites that way if someone steals something from one or 2 in a store, there would still be more of the same fig too purchase.
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Post by gelatinoustapeworm on Nov 5, 2011 16:29:39 GMT -5
It aint raping my wallet. Idk any Mattel figures that i got that i had too pay over $30 for and too me that is cheap. Thats wat better then not getting them at all, or goign too a store and seeing heads ripped off figures or belts missing in packs or empty box's laying around in the aisles after waiting forever for it. Would you rather guaranteed get the fig in good shape for a tiny bit more or would you rather take a risk at not finding them and pieces missing just too save 10 lousy bucks is what it comes down too anymore. Hopefully Mattel just makes more quantity of Elites that way if someone steals something from one or 2 in a store, there would still be more of the same fig too purchase. You are blowing it way out of proportion. It's not like every single figure at retail has been tampered with. It is a problem and it does suck, but its not nearly as bad as you're making it out to be. I'm sorry, but saying $30 for one single figure is cheap is just ignorant. It's highway robbery and you know it. If ordering online works for you and you have that kind of money to throw around, have at it. Just quit trying to act like that is what everybody should do. Personally, I like to save money when I can. There is not a single Mattel figure I haven't found at retail, so why would I want to pay 2 or 3 times more online? If you don't live in the middle of nowhere and have a little patience, these things are really not that hard to find at retail.
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Post by jfinnomore on Nov 5, 2011 17:07:02 GMT -5
Once again, a theft proof package is impossible especially when there on a budget like they are now and lines failing like they are.. Plus, it wouldnt matter anyways! I know ppl who have stolen nintendo wii's, x box 360's, and ps3;s from stores, so unless they spend $100 putting lock boxes around the figures and locking them too stands (which we would have too pay for anyways) its not gonna happen lol theft is everywhere in the country and on everything so again, a theft proof package is a dream and will never happen or make a difference. Its up too the stores too actually do there job and watch for thieves or invest in more security or cameras or just start buying them online! its the only options How the hell is that possible?! On topic, stealing toys is just plain pathetic. These people really need to step back and evaluate their lives. when i worked at Kmart many years ago we used to keep the Xbox's and Playstations on top of the video game cage, behind the counter. A man had his wife distract the electronics employee, he then pulled a bunch of them off the top and into a cart. he then took them to the back of the store where there was a fire door and ran out. he got caught but if theres a will theres a way i suppose.
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Post by mrhoss on Nov 5, 2011 18:13:55 GMT -5
Once again, a theft proof package is impossible It is? I've never seen this happen to a Basic fig (at least the repackaged part), so it is possible. Sure, kids will be kids and there's bound to be one or two figures opened up, but this will stop the repackaging issue. I say they just use those boxes instead. I get that they want to distinguish Elites from Basics on display, but it's not worth this. Plus, in my guesstimation it'd be cheaper for 'em Not true about basics. Today at walmart I saw a flexforce Cena in an Extreme Rules package. They didn't even use the tray. They just taped the plastic bubble to the card back with the figure floating loose inside. The tape was cheap Scotch clear tape, not even thicker packing tape. It looked embarrassingly bad. Walmart didn't get Extreme Rules yet. Employee incompetence and they don't care.
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Post by sunglassessteve on Nov 6, 2011 0:04:52 GMT -5
It aint raping my wallet. Idk any Mattel figures that i got that i had too pay over $30 for and too me that is cheap. Thats wat better then not getting them at all, or goign too a store and seeing heads ripped off figures or belts missing in packs or empty box's laying around in the aisles after waiting forever for it. Would you rather guaranteed get the fig in good shape for a tiny bit more or would you rather take a risk at not finding them and pieces missing just too save 10 lousy bucks is what it comes down too anymore. Hopefully Mattel just makes more quantity of Elites that way if someone steals something from one or 2 in a store, there would still be more of the same fig too purchase. You are blowing it way out of proportion. It's not like every single figure at retail has been tampered with. It is a problem and it does suck, but its not nearly as bad as you're making it out to be. I'm sorry, but saying $30 for one single figure is cheap is just ignorant. It's highway robbery and you know it. If ordering online works for you and you have that kind of money to throw around, have at it. Just quit trying to act like that is what everybody should do. Personally, I like to save money when I can. There is not a single Mattel figure I haven't found at retail, so why would I want to pay 2 or 3 times more online? If you don't live in the middle of nowhere and have a little patience, these things are really not that hard to find at retail. Not that hard too find in retail?? My TRU (which is 2 hours away at earliest btw) still did not get in the RTWM Rock fig or Chamber or L6 or E11 or even 10. Im sure other ppl can agree with me that there stores, somewhere in this country, have not gotten them in either. Awesome that you live in the perfect place too get them anytime you want and anyone you want, but hey, were not all gelatinoustapeworm's now.. Also, I didnt tell anyone what too do with there own money.. i just said i order online and thank god for that and im happy with it cause i dont have too deal with stuff like that. It def is a more legit way too go whether you see it that way or not, I do and it works for me. Im not blowing nothing outta proportion either, everyone else are the ones who bring it up every other day about packages being switched and its happening all the time in there towns, or stores not having series or figures in stock after they traveled somewhere too look for it, and there getting mad about it cause they cant find who they want, and honestly, i dont blame them. Im just telling them the truth about Mattel Packaging and how it does not matter if it changes or not, and that ppl are going too steal no matter what. Thats reality BRO!! So before you jump ONLY down my throat, you need too go read back all the pages of posts and find all the ones of ppl who complained about not being able too get a certain figure in there town because someone stole it or swapped it before you try acting like a tough guy too me about it because i got an opinion you dont want too hear. Why are you defending ppl stealing Figs in the first place? are you one of them your saying? Sure prices are high online too, but thats just it, i can afford it and im not a cheap skate and i know what im paying for. I understand that concept that hey i can pre order figs and receive them WAAAAAY earlier than retail, in excellent condition without any pieces missing, and no trouble driving town too town wasting my gas money and time finding it. You prob spend more than online prices just driving all over trying too find ppl then you think. If not and you live in a town where they stock them all the time and every single one of them, hey thats great, Luck you! But you gotta remember there are other ppl out there who dont have this luxury and have too drive 2-3 hours away just too hit a TRU or Target and it turns out too be a total waste of a trip because they get there and they do not have them in stock or someone does some dumb crap like swapping figs or jacking accessories. It costs me $20 in gas at least too drive 2 hours too TRU and Target and that and 2 hours back just too buy a fig say for $16.99, thats waaaaaaaaaaaaay more than im paying online pal! Do your math before ya try too sound like a hero next time cause im always gonna prove you wrong with legit facts. At least in a situation like this one that is. I know when im wrong and in this case, im far from it!
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Post by onleeone643 on Nov 6, 2011 4:10:53 GMT -5
I've been to that Kmart, Its in the ghetto, and it rarely has anything good, The best thing i've ever found there was the Usos 2pack. I think i'll try the one in Temple city. Damn scalpers !
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Post by mgwyn on Nov 6, 2011 4:23:49 GMT -5
Once again, a theft proof package is impossible It is? I've never seen this happen to a Basic fig (at least the repackaged part), so it is possible. Sure, kids will be kids and there's bound to be one or two figures opened up, but this will stop the repackaging issue. I say they just use those boxes instead. I get that they want to distinguish Elites from Basics on display, but it's not worth this. Plus, in my guesstimation it'd be cheaper for 'em I have seen a Basic Vladimir Kozlov in a Skip Sheffield package on the pegs at TRU, it was reglued. It happens. This same TRU also had 2 Elite Kanes with the WHC stolen and Drew McIntyre with his IC title stolen. Personally, I think they should put a pullstring (like the cardboard zipper that is on a Fed Ex flat envelope) on the side of the Elite package. It could be done in a stylish way.
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Post by onleeone643 on Nov 6, 2011 5:32:52 GMT -5
Damn, Vlad Kozlov with Skip Sheffield packaging? That is low !
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