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Post by RSCTom on Apr 11, 2023 16:19:37 GMT -5
Everyone can dance around the reality of what PJ is telling them all they want but it's how it is. There's no bias in what he's saying and it's the reality as to why it fluctuates. One thing I don't get why people don't consider, wouldn't the sales from as many international customers as possible outweigh a few extra shipping dollars? It wouldn't make any sense to do something like hold on to a stock of things we are hoping are bought and shipped to simply make space just so we can charge shipping money for fun. Sometimes the suggestion you can make that seems simplest just isn't possible on the scale you're considering. We've said an endless amount of times we wish it were different, but this is what's available to us at our current size, shape and place within the economy. If you do have someone that can forward to you and it's cheaper, I'd suggest it. To think we want less customers and are trying to trick the ones we have into paying extra doesn't track. Also no one is pocketing excess shipping money because if that were the case I would put it all in one of those air tanks that blows money around and film myself capturing it just so everyone could see. Can you at least explain why it’s jumped so sharply this month then? $12 to $23 for a single figure is a massive raise. I don't have any direct insight into it at the current moment but I do know from the time I've worked regularly in the warehouse and beyond (10+ years on and off) that it fluctuates. PJ is correct in his explanation that anything can cause it. The system we use provides rates directly from the carriers themselves via internet connection...we could wake up tomorrow and it could be 300 bucks for a single figure to a certain place if they wanted it to be that way (obviously that would be a much larger issue, but you get what I'm saying). Sharp jumps are what they are, sharp jumps. I am on the same page with you and that frustration, especially just from a business perspective as I spend a lot of time in another country and it costs us to even ship me things from the business side. If there ever was an opportunity to adjust the cost and make it easier for everyone, best believe we would do it. I would suggest against being part of the 'Ringside cost conspiracy' crowd though. It just isn't how it is and it's a waste of energy.
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Post by RSCTom on Apr 11, 2023 14:20:29 GMT -5
Everyone can dance around the reality of what PJ is telling them all they want but it's how it is. There's no bias in what he's saying and it's the reality as to why it fluctuates. One thing I don't get why people don't consider, wouldn't the sales from as many international customers as possible outweigh a few extra shipping dollars? It wouldn't make any sense to do something like hold on to a stock of things we are hoping are bought and shipped to simply make space just so we can charge shipping money for fun. Sometimes the suggestion you can make that seems simplest just isn't possible on the scale you're considering.
We've said an endless amount of times we wish it were different, but this is what's available to us at our current size, shape and place within the economy. If you do have someone that can forward to you and it's cheaper, I'd suggest it. To think we want less customers and are trying to trick the ones we have into paying extra doesn't track.
Also no one is pocketing excess shipping money because if that were the case I would put it all in one of those air tanks that blows money around and film myself capturing it just so everyone could see.
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Post by RSCTom on Apr 7, 2023 15:05:25 GMT -5
I also plugged in an address in Europe I would have it shipped to and it came up to roughly $35. Well hopefully Ringside buys in on alot of these. I’m sure the international folks would definitely buy most your stock as they are getting charged far more than they should is what most have claimed I wouldn't bank on this happening. I had no involvement in us carrying the last crowdfund and it was news to me when it came to fruition - it was also only a few pieces. It's possible but if you're looking to get it guaranteed the crowdfund is probably the best way.
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Post by RSCTom on Apr 7, 2023 14:50:09 GMT -5
Open that puppy up
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Post by RSCTom on Apr 7, 2023 14:31:43 GMT -5
It’s around 30 dollars to Australia Theres no way something of that size and weight would ship in the US for $30 let alone to the other side of the world. I also plugged in an address in Europe I would have it shipped to and it came up to roughly $35.
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Post by RSCTom on Apr 1, 2023 18:40:40 GMT -5
There is no official stance we have been given by Mattel as to the status of this figure. We have chosen not to post any further photos of the figure from this weekend. I don't know when Mattel or WWE commenting on this will happen, or if it ever will, in any official capacity. It's beyond exhausting trying to catch up with all this especially as I have an actual job to do this weekend outside of this one aspect of the event so I am locking this thread and anyone that makes another Rick Steiner thread I will personally have banned.
Ringside Collectibles does not support, condone or agree with any type of transphobic language and the people who have been delivering it, do yourselves and all of us a favor and walk out the door now. Once the posts and language are reviewed (keep in mind our mods do this in their spare time), I'm expecting a ban of anyone who continued it, especially after Jack Specific made the post saying not to discuss it any further. Going against Jack's word is unacceptable and the continuing fuel on the fire of this situation will not be tolerated. Beyond that I find the defense of that idea the way I've seen it discussed particularly abhorrent and unacceptable.
To the allies (of which I am one, keeping in mind) and people that are very angry and hurt by this, I understand you are upset...pestering me with messages and going absolutely bonkers at anyone and anything you can via our boards and social media channels is not the way to solve those feelings. If you want to have a civil discussion about it with others, there is Twitter, there is Instagram, there are all kinds of public forums, not under our banner, to voice your opinions. This forum is meant to stick to figure talk as made clear by the forum's lead manager. If you are receiving any threats or being told things that make you feel in danger, contact me personally with a message and we can resolve it. Otherwise, avoid stoking negative discussion and don't fight with anyone trying to get a rise out of you. Continuing to fight or making it worse will cause you to be banned as well without question. I don't want to have to do that but I am asking this nicely because I think you are on the right side of the situation initially but this is not the place to have this debate, period.
This is the final warning. If you aren't already likely going to be banned, if you mention it again, expect to be banned shortly after.
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Post by RSCTom on Apr 1, 2023 18:28:42 GMT -5
There is no official stance we have been given by Mattel as to the status of this figure. We have chosen not to post any further photos of the figure from this weekend. I don't know when Mattel or WWE commenting on this will happen, or if it ever will, in any official capacity. It's beyond exhausting trying to catch up with all this especially as I have an actual job to do this weekend outside of this one aspect of the event so I am locking this thread and anyone that makes another Rick Steiner thread I will personally have banned.
Ringside Collectibles does not support, condone or agree with any type of transphobic language and the people who have been delivering it, do yourselves and all of us a favor and walk out the door now. Once the posts and language are reviewed (keep in mind our mods do this in their spare time), I'm expecting a ban of anyone who continued it, especially after Jack Specific made the post saying not to discuss it any further. Going against Jack's word is unacceptable and the continuing fuel on the fire of this situation will not be tolerated. Beyond that I find the defense of that idea the way I've seen it discussed particularly abhorrent and unacceptable.
To the allies (of which I am one, keeping in mind) and people that are very angry and hurt by this, I understand you are upset...pestering me with messages and going absolutely bonkers at anyone and anything you can via our boards and social media channels is not the way to solve those feelings. If you want to have a civil discussion about it with others, there is Twitter, there is Instagram, there are all kinds of public forums, not under our banner, to voice your opinions. This forum is meant to stick to figure talk as made clear by the forum's lead manager. If you are receiving any threats or being told things that make you feel in danger, contact me personally with a message and we can resolve it. Otherwise, avoid stoking negative discussion and don't fight with anyone trying to get a rise out of you. Continuing to fight or making it worse will cause you to be banned as well without question. I don't want to have to do that but I am asking this nicely because I think you are on the right side of the situation initially but this is not the place to have this debate, period.
This is the final warning. If you aren't already likely going to be banned, if you mention it again, expect to be banned shortly after.
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Post by RSCTom on Mar 30, 2023 14:51:37 GMT -5
We’ll have three reveal beats. Thursday - The Superstore opens at 12PM PST so expect coverage to start flooding social media. Friday - Panel at the Superstore at approximately 10PM PST. Sunday - Coverage of additional special reveal images will go live in the afternoon. For those who prefer the WWE.com gallery, most of the reveals will be present in the gallery and will go live on Saturday and Sunday. All subject to change of course but that’s the latest. Get your snacks ready and call out of work. Also, a reminder for everyone, from Steve, the schedule for this weekend. Panel tomorrow is def gonna show some renders I assume. I also assume he means 10AM PST? Or at least I hope so lol. He does not. It is 10 PM PST, after the HOF Ceremony.
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Post by RSCTom on Mar 27, 2023 19:14:53 GMT -5
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Post by RSCTom on Mar 27, 2023 19:12:49 GMT -5
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Post by RSCTom on Mar 27, 2023 19:12:06 GMT -5
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Post by RSCTom on Mar 27, 2023 19:06:56 GMT -5
I think some people mean it in a nice way as just suggesting it, because some may forget it’s not only an option, but an option that they can comfortably choose. Some may not be able to choose that though. However, I do agree that no one should feel forced to back it solely because there may be a payment plan option or because it will help others. Someone just told me on Twitter some of these options are interest free and that's all well and good, but some of them do take part in predatory practices and have hidden credit checks when signing up and that could really screw things up for some people. I don't have any issue with anyone making 'nice' suggestions but once is enough for a buy-now-pay-later, these places exist and anyone that can truly afford to use them can find them. It does not need to be regularly encouraged here and there are people who could be affected negatively by this whether it seems like a good idea or not. I am getting ahead of this before it sends someone down a rabbit hole of purchasing something they can't afford and would rather the same people that are concerned about this price point are thinking realistically with their money. The pushy encouragement is what I really take offense to and that is more what I am speaking about. I don't think it's good common practice for anyone around here suggesting to anyone else with financial issues or hardship how they could or should be spending their money and that's it. We can discuss the products until we're blue in the face but this is a line that doesn't need to be crossed. Let's get back to discussing the stage which looks incredible.
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Post by RSCTom on Mar 27, 2023 18:37:20 GMT -5
One thing I've seen going around that I am not ok with whatsoever is the encouragement of others using payment plans or loan companies to possibly purchase this or any other crowdfunded/high ticket item that someone can't necessarily afford all so others who can more easily afford this will feel good about having the tiers hit. No one should be telling others to do this, especially someone who might be more vulnerable or influenced. It is not ok. If you can't afford something and feel disappointed/unhappy about it that's totally fine and you're allowed to state it here or anywhere. Please don't let anyone's suggestion of something you truly can't afford put you in a position where it costs you in your life beyond toy collecting. I am not ok with treating this fandom or community like a gambling ring and it already happens too often with secondary market transactions as it is. I'd appreciate not seeing this suggestion made anywhere on this board in the future and to the folks who are making this suggestion, think twice about what you're actually saying to someone before you say it. Ultimately everyone's decision is their own but we will have no part of it here and I definitely won't tolerate it being the norm here. We saw this last time with the New Gen ring as well. Hell, I even saw YouTubers try and subtly pressure their audience to 🎶 cross the line🎶 and back it I am fine with people encouraging backing. That's what the idea of an influencer is for, that's fine. No one should be encouraging anyone to ruin their credit or put themselves into debt over action figures. Anyone who can't afford this shouldn't be guilted into figuring out a way to do it if they can't do it. End of story.
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Post by RSCTom on Mar 27, 2023 18:24:57 GMT -5
One thing I've seen going around that I am not ok with whatsoever is the encouragement of others using payment plans or loan companies to possibly purchase this or any other crowdfunded/high ticket item that someone can't necessarily afford all so others who can more easily afford this will feel good about having the tiers hit.
No one should be telling others to do this, especially someone who might be more vulnerable or influenced. It is not ok.
If you can't afford something and feel disappointed/unhappy about it that's totally fine and you're allowed to state it here or anywhere. Please don't let anyone's suggestion of something you truly can't afford put you in a position where it costs you in your life beyond toy collecting.
I am not ok with treating this fandom or community like a gambling ring and it already happens too often with secondary market transactions as it is. I'd appreciate not seeing this suggestion made anywhere on this board in the future and to the folks who are making this suggestion, think twice about what you're actually saying to someone before you say it. Ultimately everyone's decision is their own but we will have no part of it here and I definitely won't tolerate it being the norm here.
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Post by RSCTom on Mar 9, 2023 18:02:55 GMT -5
Thanks for the tips. I actually used Imgur and the image should be fixed now.
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Post by RSCTom on Mar 9, 2023 17:49:34 GMT -5
Gah...where the heck do people host images these days that doesn't cost anything? I am not paying Photobucket a penny
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Post by RSCTom on Mar 9, 2023 17:14:16 GMT -5
I put the smiling one on the RSC Exclusive and it looks great so I bet this'd be good too! pics or it didn’t happen
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Post by RSCTom on Mar 9, 2023 16:17:22 GMT -5
Anyone tried the snarling Ultimate head on an Elite NWO Scott Hall? It's a great scan so I'd be curious how it looks I put the smiling one on the RSC Exclusive and it looks great so I bet this'd be good too!
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Post by RSCTom on Mar 8, 2023 14:33:36 GMT -5
It's all just a big pot of wrestling toy soup over here Any new exclusives coming ? Like UE Bulldog and Bret ?
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Post by RSCTom on Mar 8, 2023 13:09:21 GMT -5
It's all just a big pot of wrestling toy soup over here
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