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Post by cldbld on Mar 28, 2024 17:20:12 GMT -5
Another Walmart cleared out by employees. I get it, but it's damn discouraging. I checked two today & found nothing. No idea if they had them or I missed them. In these cases we'll never know because they're never making it to the shelves. I don't understand the desire to BRAG..... No dude, I'm not jealous that you WORK at Walmart. I'm discouraged that employees are able to buy the entire stock before customers even get a chance. And YES, there SHOULD be more stock. If you all work at Walmart, DO SOMETHING about that if you really want to impress the rest of us. That's actually my brother. I told him to just get me the pipers and he left a Bret on the shelf, I was after Piper moreso anyway.
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Post by Flair Forever on Mar 28, 2024 19:57:52 GMT -5
Another Walmart cleared out by employees. I get it, but it's damn discouraging. I checked two today & found nothing. No idea if they had them or I missed them. In these cases we'll never know because they're never making it to the shelves. I don't understand the desire to BRAG..... No dude, I'm not jealous that you WORK at Walmart. I'm discouraged that employees are able to buy the entire stock before customers even get a chance. And YES, there SHOULD be more stock. If you all work at Walmart, DO SOMETHING about that if you really want to impress the rest of us. That's actually my brother. I told him to just get me the pipers and he left a Bret on the shelf, I was after Piper moreso anyway. So your brother, who is a Walmart Manager.... is also a member of a Collector's group on Facebook...... bought these for you...... but posted the pic on the Collector's group boasting about the "perks" of being a Walmart employee..... as if they were his own....... Sure it all adds up?
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Post by cldbld on Mar 28, 2024 20:12:02 GMT -5
That's actually my brother. I told him to just get me the pipers and he left a Bret on the shelf, I was after Piper moreso anyway. So your brother, who is a Walmart Manager.... is also a member of a Collector's group on Facebook...... bought these for you...... but posted the pic on the Collector's group boasting about the "perks" of being a Walmart employee..... as if they were his own....... Sure it all adds up? No, he bought himself and his friend the Bret and Austin and got me the pipers. Look, I don't have a problem with you, but it's becoming a abundantly clear a lot of people are more pissed that he was able to secure them and while other couldn't. 3 collectors got what the wanted last night instead of 1 flipper who gives 2 s about wwe figures. Or swappers for that matter. It is what it is, like it or don't... This isn't towards you, but If the shoe was on the other foot....
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Post by J-MANN: Tag Team Champion on Mar 28, 2024 20:17:10 GMT -5
So your brother, who is a Walmart Manager.... is also a member of a Collector's group on Facebook...... bought these for you...... but posted the pic on the Collector's group boasting about the "perks" of being a Walmart employee..... as if they were his own....... Sure it all adds up? No, he bought himself and his friend the Bret and Austin and got me the pipers. Look, I don't have a problem with you, but it's becoming a abundantly clear a lot of people are more pissed that he was able to secure them and while other couldn't. 3 collectors got what the wanted last night instead of 1 flipper who gives 2 s about wwe figures. Or swappers for that matter. It is what it is, like it or don't... This isn't towards you, but If the shoe was on the other foot.... If the shoe was on the other foot we’d all do the exact same thing with no shame. I’m glad you got what you wanted. I don’t give a about your brother BUYING product before it hits the shelf. Good on him. It’s all part of the game, unfortunately.
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Post by cldbld on Mar 28, 2024 20:28:06 GMT -5
No, he bought himself and his friend the Bret and Austin and got me the pipers. Look, I don't have a problem with you, but it's becoming a abundantly clear a lot of people are more pissed that he was able to secure them and while other couldn't. 3 collectors got what the wanted last night instead of 1 flipper who gives 2 s about wwe figures. Or swappers for that matter. It is what it is, like it or don't... This isn't towards you, but If the shoe was on the other foot.... If the shoe was on the other foot we’d all do the exact same thing with no shame. I’m glad you got what you wanted. I don’t give a about your brother BUYING product before it hits the shelf. Good on him. It’s all part of the game, unfortunately. Thanks you. Being labeled a scalper when everyone given the opportunity would have done the same is hysterical. Being called a hypocrite because I shared my UNRELATED view of how Walmart and Mattel work. If I was a hypocrite I would have said I'm not buying figures form Walmart ever again, and then proceeded to buy the figures. THAT is a hypocrite. Just because I said what I said, (and I still mean it) and I got these doesn't mean I was wrong with what I said at all. If I was able to get these, and most people still can't? Guess what? I wasn't wrong with what I said after all was I? It's up to Mattel and Walmart to prove me wrong, no one else.
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Post by Flair Forever on Mar 28, 2024 22:16:48 GMT -5
Alright I can calm down (a little)..... I found Bret & Piper tonight. Visited 5 Walmarts today. One of them, twice. 6:00AM: New Castle DE - nothing 6:40AM: Bear, DE - nada 7:00AM - 3:30PM - WORK 5:00PM - NorthEast, MD - not a thing. 6:00PM - Oxford, PA - nope 7:00PM - Wilmington, DE - they had a few Monday Night Wars. Stone Cold, Undertaker, Hogan. Ultimate Kurt Angle. Not the new Ultimates though. Went home & ate dinner. Was thinking about going to bed & then said hell, why not. Let's go to the closest one once more & see if they're putting anything out. 10:15PM - New Castle, DE - Hmm.... they're bringing in the pallets. Hmmmmm.... that one box on the bottom says...... "Monday Night Wars Ultimates." Should I or shouldn't I? Well you know I pulled that box off the pallet, cracked that sum'bitch open & took Bret & Piper to the nearest register, praying nobody would notice or care..... I left the other Bret & Piper in the case - - - so if anyone's near New Castle, DE..... they open at 6am tomorrow. Alright, that was A LOT of work but I guess this is what "the hunt" is all about! I got mine for retail price & lost basically all my spare time today. But I'm relieved as I wasn't sure I was going to find this easily (I guess I didn't find it all that easily). Love this Piper though! This or the Legends Piper is my favorite Piper..... I'll do some Bret pics tomorrow, I'm going to bed.
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Post by jjh1292 on Mar 28, 2024 22:22:53 GMT -5
Flair Forever, that Piper looks amazing. Can you post Bret in his ring attire but with his glasses on tomorrow too please?
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Post by Flair Forever on Mar 29, 2024 8:27:29 GMT -5
If the shoe was on the other foot we’d all do the exact same thing with no shame. I’m glad you got what you wanted. I don’t give a about your brother BUYING product before it hits the shelf. Good on him. It’s all part of the game, unfortunately. Thanks you. Being labeled a scalper when everyone given the opportunity would have done the same is hysterical. Being called a hypocrite because I shared my UNRELATED view of how Walmart and Mattel work. If I was a hypocrite I would have said I'm not buying figures form Walmart ever again, and then proceeded to buy the figures. THAT is a hypocrite. Just because I said what I said, (and I still mean it) and I got these doesn't mean I was wrong with what I said at all. If I was able to get these, and most people still can't? Guess what? I wasn't wrong with what I said after all was I? It's up to Mattel and Walmart to prove me wrong, no one else. For the record, I never called you a scalper. I think the moral of this story is as follows: * You had to have a relative who works for Walmart procure these for you * You stated that you actually hold a PART TIME JOB at a retailer solely for the purpose of being able to get figures that you want * I needed to make SIX WALMART STOPS on a WORK DAY just so that I could get these into my collection. I had to pull them from a pallet myself out of desperation. * I'm quite sure there are many others who won't find these in a store and end up paying double or triple to a scalper just to have them. Guys - it really shouldn't be THIS MUCH TROUBLE and EFFORT to be able to BUY ACTION FIGURES. We have money and we are willing to spend it - - - we see these amazing photos of upcoming figures and then GROAN when we realize how hard they will be to get. Whether the problem is Mattel or Walmart (or I'm starting to think BOTH), with the added complication of Scalpers.... it's unbelievable to me that in 2024, with so many tech advances - inventory systems, apps like Pop Findr, online ordering, store pickup, competition from Amazon - - - these two large companies haven't figured this out yet. These "exclusives" aren't being distributed well and they are entirely too difficult to obtain. TWO per store just isn't enough. Other stores getting ZERO is simply unacceptable. Fans are waiting for these! Fans are looking for these! Fans are disappointed and discouraged. Meanwhile we see these AEW exclusives (Jericho, Kingston) stacked up to the ceiling. WTF? Do Walmart and Mattel wanna sell these things or not? I've never heard of companies just leaving money on the table like this and not seeming to be concerned about it.
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Post by cldbld on Mar 29, 2024 8:28:13 GMT -5
Thanks you. Being labeled a scalper when everyone given the opportunity would have done the same is hysterical. Being called a hypocrite because I shared my UNRELATED view of how Walmart and Mattel work. If I was a hypocrite I would have said I'm not buying figures form Walmart ever again, and then proceeded to buy the figures. THAT is a hypocrite. Just because I said what I said, (and I still mean it) and I got these doesn't mean I was wrong with what I said at all. If I was able to get these, and most people still can't? Guess what? I wasn't wrong with what I said after all was I? It's up to Mattel and Walmart to prove me wrong, no one else. For the record, I never called you a scalper. I think the moral of this thread is as follows: * You had to have a relative who works for Walmart procure these for you * You stated that you actually hold a PART TIME JOB at a retailer solely for the purpose of being able to get figures that you want * I needed to make SIX WALMART STOPS on a WORK DAY just so that I could get these into my collection. I had to pull them from a pallet myself out of desperation. * I'm quite sure there are many others who won't find these in a store and end up paying double or triple to a scalper just to have them. Guys - it really shouldn't be THIS MUCH TROUBLE and EFFORT to be able to BUY ACTION FIGURES. We have money and we are willing to spend it - - - we see these amazing photos of upcoming figures and then GROAN when we realize how hard they will be to get. Whether the problem is Mattel or Walmart (or I'm starting to think BOTH), with the added complication of Scalpers.... These "exclusives" aren't being distributed well and they are entirely too difficult to obtain. TWO per store just isn't enough. Other stores getting ZERO is simply unacceptable. Fans are waiting for these! Fans are looking for these! Fans are disappointed and discouraged. Do Walmart and Mattel wanna sell these things or not? I've never heard of companies just leaving money on the table like this and not seeming to be concerned about it. That's why I said I had no problem with you, it was other guy who did.
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Post by cldbld on Mar 29, 2024 8:31:14 GMT -5
There he is, my favorite Piper to date.
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Post by Triple S on Mar 29, 2024 8:37:51 GMT -5
10:15PM - New Castle, DE - Hmm.... they're bringing in the pallets. Hmmmmm.... that one box on the bottom says...... "Monday Night Wars Ultimates." Should I or shouldn't I? Well you know I pulled that box off the pallet, cracked that sum'bitch open & took Bret & Piper to the nearest register, praying nobody would notice or care..... Buying figures from a store you work at is wrong and immoral, but taking product off of a pallet, opening the case and removing product when you aren’t an employee… that’s okay? I think we found the actual hypocrite.
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Post by Flair Forever on Mar 29, 2024 8:43:22 GMT -5
10:15PM - New Castle, DE - Hmm.... they're bringing in the pallets. Hmmmmm.... that one box on the bottom says...... "Monday Night Wars Ultimates." Should I or shouldn't I? Well you know I pulled that box off the pallet, cracked that sum'bitch open & took Bret & Piper to the nearest register, praying nobody would notice or care..... Buying figures from a store you work at is wrong and immoral, but taking product off of a pallet, opening the case and removing product when you aren’t an employee… that’s okay? I think we found the actual hypocrite. How else would you suggest that I buy these figures? Online? I don't have any relatives that work at Walmart. I made 6 Trips to Walmart looking for these. TO PAY FOR THESE. You would expect me to leave them there and walk out? If you think that's being a hypocrite, I plead guilty. Oh and I also left the second Bret and Piper for someone else. I didn't buy the whole stock.
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on Mar 29, 2024 8:47:29 GMT -5
Piper comes with the Reality check shirt right?
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Post by JCF on Mar 29, 2024 8:50:52 GMT -5
Buying figures from a store you work at is wrong and immoral, but taking product off of a pallet, opening the case and removing product when you aren’t an employee… that’s okay? I think we found the actual hypocrite. How else would you suggest that I buy these figures? Online? I don't have any relatives that work at Walmart. I made 6 Trips to Walmart looking for these. TO PAY FOR THESE. You would expect me to leave them there and walk out? If you think that's being a hypocrite, I plead guilty. Oh and I also left the second Bret and Piper for someone else. I didn't buy the whole stock. You blindly put in the work and found a pallet with product that was going to be stocked within the next few hours. That box was going to be stocked regardless. Doesn't make a difference if you opened it, an employee opened it for you, or you stupidly drove back the next morning hoping nobody else beat you to it. I see no problem in what you did.
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Post by Flair Forever on Mar 29, 2024 8:55:25 GMT -5
How else would you suggest that I buy these figures? Online? I don't have any relatives that work at Walmart. I made 6 Trips to Walmart looking for these. TO PAY FOR THESE. You would expect me to leave them there and walk out? If you think that's being a hypocrite, I plead guilty. Oh and I also left the second Bret and Piper for someone else. I didn't buy the whole stock. You blindly put in the work and found a pallet with product that was going to be stocked within the next few hours. That box was going to be stocked regardless. Doesn't make a difference if you opened it, an employee opened it for you, or you stupidly drove back the next morning hoping nobody else beat you to it. I see no problem in what you did. I was afraid if I drove back the next morning, one of the employees would have bought the figures!
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Post by Sting on Mar 29, 2024 9:00:10 GMT -5
Piper comes with the Reality check shirt right? yep. Reality (with a tick under)
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Post by nomorexclusives on Mar 29, 2024 9:01:20 GMT -5
Alright I can calm down (a little)..... I found Bret & Piper tonight. Visited 5 Walmarts today. One of them, twice. 6:00AM: New Castle DE - nothing 6:40AM: Bear, DE - nada 7:00AM - 3:30PM - WORK 5:00PM - NorthEast, MD - not a thing. 6:00PM - Oxford, PA - nope 7:00PM - Wilmington, DE - they had a few Monday Night Wars. Stone Cold, Undertaker, Hogan. Ultimate Kurt Angle. Not the new Ultimates though. Went home & ate dinner. Was thinking about going to bed & then said hell, why not. Let's go to the closest one once more & see if they're putting anything out. 10:15PM - New Castle, DE - Hmm.... they're bringing in the pallets. Hmmmmm.... that one box on the bottom says...... "Monday Night Wars Ultimates." Should I or shouldn't I? Well you know I pulled that box off the pallet, cracked that sum'bitch open & took Bret & Piper to the nearest register, praying nobody would notice or care..... I left the other Bret & Piper in the case - - - so if anyone's near New Castle, DE..... they open at 6am tomorrow. Alright, that was A LOT of work but I guess this is what "the hunt" is all about! I got mine for retail price & lost basically all my spare time today. But I'm relieved as I wasn't sure I was going to find this easily (I guess I didn't find it all that easily). Love this Piper though! This or the Legends Piper is my favorite Piper..... I'll do some Bret pics tomorrow, I'm going to bed. Man i feel you. I find myself only doing hunts on mondays now because it is just so tiring and demoralizing and i end up spending more on gas and fast food than what i could buy it for on ebay. Sad but true. Most walmarts are locked down by scalpers and employees. They get first dibs and only once they lose value on ebay than they get put out. I know exactly who is who on here and sadly collectors like ourselves are outnumbered. Dont let it get you down brotha. We both know the show will be over by the end of this decade. We got about 5 years left until people have had their fill. There are only so many hemans, darth vaders and hulk hogans a person can buy and the new generation don't even know who they are. Walmart toy shelves will be empty and we will only be able to buy online. Scalpers will become resellers but as long as you buy it before it is sold out you won't have to pay double on the bay. Looking forward to your bret hart photos!!!
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Post by Sting on Mar 29, 2024 9:03:21 GMT -5
Great work Flair Forever I'm in the UK and had to pay scalper prices (triple rrp lol). Glad your visits to 6 stores eventually came up positive with the piper and bret find! I'm hoping eddie will be a lot cheaper for me to acquire. I dont get it with mattel either. I'd buy 2-3 of these piper figures if they could stock them in the uk for me. Smyths here in the uk stock all the MNW elites but it looks like they wont be stocking the UEs ... lol. They could literally print money if they sell more and in different locations rather than letting scalpers take their profits. As a businessman, its just a baffling decision to me.
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Post by nomorexclusives on Mar 29, 2024 9:06:30 GMT -5
You blindly put in the work and found a pallet with product that was going to be stocked within the next few hours. That box was going to be stocked regardless. Doesn't make a difference if you opened it, an employee opened it for you, or you stupidly drove back the next morning hoping nobody else beat you to it. I see no problem in what you did. I was afraid if I drove back the next morning, one of the employees would have bought the figures! Same. The only people who would have a problem with that are the scalpers who show up at 6 in the morning after a heads up from a fellow employee. They dont fool me. I have seen it time and time again. This is a war between them and regular collectors. Fair is fair
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Post by redrooster on Mar 29, 2024 11:36:02 GMT -5
Saw 1 case of MNW ultimates on a stocking cart that got pushed to the back of the store. Asked for help, was told they were in the back…(no crap I saw them get pushed back there) was told to come back they should be on the floor. Been back twice…still not out. Getting any kind of help at Walmart especially is BRUTAL.
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