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Post by hellojoeivers on Jul 15, 2016 4:36:20 GMT -5
This site man, hahaha They're feckin' toys, stop taking life so seriously
I don't support 'scalpers', but I don't judge them Everyone's got to make money
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Post by Cons on Jul 15, 2016 4:47:31 GMT -5
No ones holding a gun to anyone's head when it comes to buying these. If you want a highly sought after figure, you'll either pay what value is put on it or not have it in your collection. That simple.
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Post by xtremer18 on Jul 15, 2016 6:06:06 GMT -5
It just dictates the value for a particular figure. Let's keep the example of someone trying to sell the L6 Ultimate Warrior for $75; if that person is able to sell it for that much, who is to say that someone else wouldn't attempt to do the same, if not for more. I'm not saying that I hold any disdain towards anyone for trying to do so, but it does suck when I try to pick up a figure and can't find it for a reasonable price.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2016 8:04:52 GMT -5
Who the would be jealous about people "hustling" on ebay? Lmfao go ahead and do your thing. I'll just spend my time not buying countless figures and breaking them down trying to make a few bucks profit. I sleep just fine at night not having to worry about who's going to bid on a basic Matt Hardy head. My issue is with blatant dicks. Customizers, now I respect them. They spend time and carefully craft a figure and try to sell it. That's all good. But to you price gougers and figure breaker downers, totally different story.
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Post by brick on Jul 15, 2016 11:54:05 GMT -5
My issue is with blatant dicks. Customizers, now I respect them. They spend time and carefully craft a figure and try to sell it. That's all good. But to you price gougers and figure breaker downers, totally different story. Well, I'm sure the people you have respect for (customizers) don't have the same disdain you do for "figure breaker downers," since I would figure they are the ones mostly buying those parts. People sell parts because there's a market for it. If there weren't, no one would buy them, and people would stop selling them.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2016 12:17:25 GMT -5
My issue is with blatant dicks. Customizers, now I respect them. They spend time and carefully craft a figure and try to sell it. That's all good. But to you price gougers and figure breaker downers, totally different story. Well, I'm sure the people you have respect for (customizers) don't have the same disdain you do for "figure breaker downers," since I would figure they are the ones mostly buying those parts. People sell parts because there's a market for it. If there weren't, no one would buy them, and people would stop selling them. I have my own thoughts. I'm not looking for anyone to agree, nor do I expect them to. And I'll be a little more clear.. There's several sellers on eBay who will have heads, arms, boots and bodies listed for the same figure. If you buy a figure and break it up and sell piece by piece, I have zero respect for you. Not that they even care, just my take on it. Again, I don't expect many to agree with me. I'm not a fiend for likes.
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Post by saintpatrick33 on Jul 16, 2016 6:02:07 GMT -5
I've noticed a lot of people on here really hate when a figure appreciates in value and the owner of said figure tries to sell it for what its worth. Why is that? And I am not talking about scalpers. The people who buy current lines of figures and then immediately post them online at a considerable markup. I'm talking about someone who bought a figure 5 years ago for their collection and now looking to sell and its worth $75 today so they try to get $75 for it. Why do we hate that guy? I saw posts on here yesterday with people in glee not because they can finally get their hands on a WM6 Warrior but because the value of L6 will likely depreciate for those who currently own it. Do we also hate the person who bought their house 10 years ago for $150,000 but now appraises for $200,000 trying to get as much as they can when they sell it? Some are just very immature or jealous as its just plain silly and if you can get $30 for a $10 figure or the price you want whats the issue as I see it all like a free market and nobody is forcing you to buy it . In my many years of selling not figures its amazing how many people suggest I sell items on what price they wanted to pay ? and when I checked them out with their way low bids most were flippers so my advice to all of you always get set your price and get your price.
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Post by jsmells on Jul 16, 2016 10:06:44 GMT -5
You know what bugs me more? Other than trying to take advantage of fellow collectors, is "make an offer." BS you don't know how much something is worth OR how much you want. BULL. CRAP. YOU. DON'T. "I haven't kept up" BS. If you haven't it takes 5 seconds on eBay. Just have the nuts to ask for what you want instead of playing stupid games. I literally will NOT make offers. I find it ridiculous. You tell me how much you want, otherwise screw it. You're being a wuss and not just saying "I want $65" or whatever.
It's one thing to say "This price OBO" because you're putting out there an idea. But when you just say "make an offer" you're fostering an environment of back door shilling and hidden bidding and it's just underhanded. At least eBay the offers are public. This crap is super ridiculous. I've been to toy shows and walk away from sellers who don't have stuff priced and tell me to make an offer. Screw you buddy, tell me what you want, no games, no BS, have some balls and be right out about it. It's the blatant dishonesty I hate about it. And in the case it's sincere, it's ignorant. You really can't take the time to research what somethings "worth" and figure what you want for it? Than I really can't give you my money. Don't be stupid. Don't be dishonest. Don't be a POS. Be a normal, open, human being. It's more pathetic that it's for over produced made in China junk too, it's not like these are hand painted, super limited items.
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Post by HandsomeHollywood on Jul 16, 2016 10:24:23 GMT -5
I hate those who say complainers are "jealous" or "should've got em the first time". No one ever thinks that maybe those aren't even options.
As a Canadian, I've been collecting wrestling/WWE action figures since the early 90s, only skipping TTL and R3. I've never had an issue with distribution until Mattel took over. Now if you don't live in America, you're SOL when it comes to purchasing in-store. A new figure at retail costs about $26CAD. Online? I ordered E40 Zayn and Umaga from RSC when they came out and the two figures shipped, ended up all together being $90CAD.
I can't allow myself to pay over $100CAD for an E20 Jericho or L6 Eddie on principle alone. Just like $40+CAD for it new on RSC at its lowest price is hard to do. My only option is trying trades and even then, 85% of classifieds users won't ship internationally, even if I agree to pay shipping.
I complain about having to pay high prices and am met with "shouldn't be a lazy collector" when I didn't have a chance to begin with. I've all but quit the hobby because it's unjustifiable. I only get new figures when I manage to make a trade deal here and there or a reasonable private sale. I have two all-time wants and they're straight up unattainable.
FYI, there are E20 Jericho's listed on Amazon for $400+. Who's being unreasonable again?
I realize this is a situation with no one to blame really. But I can complain that a 20 year hobby of mine has to end through no fault of my own.
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Post by jsmells on Jul 16, 2016 10:30:42 GMT -5
Lol I think if someone accuses someone is being jealous they're 12 years old.
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