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Post by maske2g on Feb 21, 2019 9:50:22 GMT -5
I'm waiting for Smyths too buddy!! And when they are out, I'm going to buy 2 from SMYTHS as normal.
WHY?
BECAUSE
WE SHOULD SUPPORT OUR BEST, AND BY FAR AND AWAY MOST CONSISENT, SUPPLIER OF OUR DRUG EQUIVALENT.We don't want them to go back to low stock so that we all struggle. We never had it so good. They've just got too much previous on there to give them the time of day. This figure will 100% be available at retail in the uk. It's barely even in stock at Ringside. Patience is all it takes. 3 quid is ok as a one off, don't get me wrong. But it's the same people I see with every release that has a hint of a doubt about it, they literally cannot wait to spunk their money, and they are happy to feed the frenzy of the online sellers, and then moan about them in the next sentence. I've said it so many times recently, if we don't support the big retailers, in the long term it will nause it for all of us, because they will start being picky again over what they stock. I was pretty shocked when I went to Smyths this weekend. Dozens of great figures still on the shelves. Lots of Rude and Umaga, still lots of Elite 39. Loads of other figures. I've said it before and I will say it again, if we don't support our best source for wrestling figures, we will find it harder and harder to get figure. You can't rely on Amazon, Toys r us, etc etc. It's no surprise that they are slow getting in the newer lines. Mattel won't help us either. Their insistence on putting out more and more ridiculous exclusives makes it hard enough. Was intrigued to see when I first starting encouraging people to support our best outlets, because there was a culture developing of waiting for the sales. Took a couple of years, but how is everyone enjoying jumping through hoops to get figures this past year? Or having to pay double to price for a figure that will never be sold here Oracle? No. It was clear as day!
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Post by maske2g on Feb 10, 2019 5:19:16 GMT -5
The Pete Dunne figure went for £430. *Edit* The second one has just finnished at £210. First one = Fake bids to drum up hype with naive people that get over excited. 2nd one = naive idiot thinks they have a bargain for £210 on a figure that will be £16 delivered from Amazon.com within 3 months. Mick Foley Hall of Fame was a genuinely rare figure and got nothing like those figures.
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Post by maske2g on Jan 21, 2019 13:20:14 GMT -5
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Post by maske2g on Jan 4, 2019 17:05:19 GMT -5
So I am redoing my shelves to be more accurate by ERA's. This is what I plan on having as far as era's go: Golden ERA New Generation Attitude ERA Ruthless Aggression PG Era Reality Era and today (The new ERA) Any suggestions in doing so? Any era's that should be combined? Any reference chart as to which figure is from when? I would appreciate any help! I can also post pictures of my current setup if that would be easier. You can suggest who to move from where or what figure may be missing from a certain era? Thanks! have a look at my insta.
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Post by maske2g on Nov 24, 2018 7:58:56 GMT -5
So, if I was to order a figure which is valued at $18.89 - which equates to £14.67, that shouldn't receive a charge, seeing as £15 is the limit? Looks like 64p has cost you £11.10... which is quite frankly, ridiculous. Yep... either that or me forgetting to put the discount code in has cost me it too... oh well you live and learn. Controversial Maverick PUNK BizzleNo. You need to add the cost of postage. If you spend 18.89, plus 10 bucks postage, the cost is approx 24 quid. So you should theoretically get a 11.50 quid postage charge. £8 clearance + approx 4.50
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Post by maske2g on Nov 22, 2018 11:17:29 GMT -5
Goldeberg only has 3 ring looks in his entire career. He was one of the biggest names to need a new figure for Mattel. And they capitalised by putting him in a higher priced line and with a ring. They aren't idiots are they....
They might get away with a 2003 Goldberg in the elite line now, which is effectively a ring exclusive attire with an EG head. And a street wear Goldberg. After that, the looks are done...
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Post by maske2g on Nov 15, 2018 5:46:19 GMT -5
I honestly think that the myths about putting out a hall of fame variant, the wrong attires, and the distribution, have grown over time.
Series 1, Sht Slaughter was the only really questionable attire for me. Yes, they should have done Legion of Doom, as the colours pop, and these are WWE not NWA figures, but you can't blow your load in 1 series. The Road warrior figures remain the best figures of the duo ever made. If only hawk had his tongue out....
Series 2 was, and is, a great series. Terry Funk....a bit meh.
They weren't distributed....because no one bought them!!
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Post by maske2g on Nov 14, 2018 11:38:05 GMT -5
Besides Cole and Heyman I concede lol Also what Mattel considers obscure or niche may not always be accurate. Mean Gene was slotted for a BAF then released on his own and was probably the best seller of the series he was in. Heyman’s basic sold really well. Can I have the sales numbers please guys?
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Post by maske2g on Nov 14, 2018 11:34:11 GMT -5
Maybe they can release him in a way like they did with Mean Gene. A singles elite release with Switchable arms, jacket, and head to get both LOD and AOP Paul Ellering. Yeah I can see them making two heads, and extra accessories for a figure that will sell about 28 units.
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Post by maske2g on Nov 14, 2018 11:29:45 GMT -5
It was simply too soon after Classics.
Most buyers from that era were over 30 years old at the time, and had already spent fortunes accumulating Classic superstars.
It was hard to imagine a situation where we would have the amount of legends that Mattel have made since.
If they held off on Legends for another year or two, announcing a line up of 20-30 different names, it would have been fine.
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Post by maske2g on Nov 14, 2018 5:49:42 GMT -5
Went to the Entertainer in Liverpool today and almost every Elite Gable, Jordon, Ambrose and Rollins had their belts swapped for either a Jakks Tag or IC title. Thought I'd let the manager know since he just happened to walk by as I was leaving and he told me that it was "all Mattel's fault" and that's why they're discounted so heavily. Highly unlikely seeing as those SummerSlam Elites are £20 each. I told him that it was most likely people having swapped and returned them but he didn't want to hear any of it. Was trying to be nice and do the guy a favour and he just acted like a total d*ck. At least most cars have alloys rather than hubcaps now! You could drive home with a full set of wheels!
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Post by maske2g on Oct 31, 2018 6:17:12 GMT -5
Just ordered Elite 63 Ambrose from Ringside. Order total was around £20. I'll post here what custom charges I get. Hopefully none
This could get painful! Be pleasantly surprised if you DONT get a 12 quid charge.
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Post by maske2g on Oct 31, 2018 6:14:25 GMT -5
I got 2 sets from a mate for 60 bucks. They will be shipped in a larger package, so about another 20 quid including tax. , and I'm selling a set on for 68 quid. (no profit) 85 quid is a joke.
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Post by maske2g on Oct 18, 2018 17:06:04 GMT -5
Now UK collectors are left with online places/prices... I've just checked Wrestling-Shop and Dude Love is £25, plus £4.95 postage... even with 10% off, that's still £27 ($35+) for a current/standard Elite. Great. That's nothing compared the prices AUS have to pay, Elites in store here at $30 and buying them online, it's extremely rare to get one under $45-$50. Store price is cheaper then here then. 20 GBP is our Retail price. It equates to 36 AUD. US exclusives are also around 45 AUD in GBP
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Post by maske2g on Oct 17, 2018 12:42:08 GMT -5
It's not like you weren't all warned since 2015. 1 234
Here are 4 of many examples. The only surprise is that it took this long. At least all the short term viewers got some poop figures that no one wanted at home bargains and the Entertainer for 8 quid. Huurah.
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Post by maske2g on Oct 11, 2018 10:15:26 GMT -5
I've requested about 8 smyths buyers on LinkedIn to be contacts. I will get to the bottom of it.
And try to get something in return to pump them on Insta :D
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Post by maske2g on Oct 10, 2018 9:05:38 GMT -5
True on the "stars" that they release. Does the average kid either know or care about a Heath Slater, Tye Dillinger or even have a hope in hell of knowing who Scotty Too Hotty is. Such guys are gloried enhancement talent with TV time relegated to pointless segments or whatever the equivalent of Velocity is nowadays. And selling female elites is like pulling teeth, in spite of the quality of the figures. No chance in hell of a kid, or even most collectors, dropping £20 on that. £120 for a whole set, with 10 plus sets a year. It is just not tenable for kids, their parents or collectors. In turn it is not profitable or sensible for Smyth's to carry it all. So it is a distinct possibility that they will stop carrying certain sets, or even the elite line altogether. Sadly it is a wait and see situation. I've hardly been watching, no idea who is hot and who is not, but I have one of the missus mates coming round with £200 to spend on a birthday and xmas for her boy.
Her husband made her buy a few vintage characters. Her boy only said one thing, "Has he got Braun Strowman"?
I've been lucky with a mate in the US, but he is now saying it's $25 for a store exclusive Elite for me if new out. Add shipping and it's over well over £25 quid a figure and that's with a contact!
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Post by maske2g on Oct 10, 2018 8:12:19 GMT -5
A stab in the dark at a case of Elites.
Lets say they make £5 off each Elite. (That is extremely Generous, 25% profit)
160 if they sell all 8. If they discount 2 to 15, and 2 to 10, that 130. meaning a profit of 10 quid on a whole case. Not worth the cost of carry and shelfspace.
Change the profit margin to 15% and now they are losing money on this example, again, before looking at shelfspace and staff costs.
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Post by maske2g on Oct 10, 2018 8:00:19 GMT -5
I still hope this is an IT blip, but there is no smoke without fire.
They've been taking huge losses on wrestling figures for 2-3 years. We all got greedy for cheap figures and now it's a struggle to get new stuff. The short term view killed us. A handful of people said, "we must back Smyths" but in reality, I find it hard to justify £20 on a lot of the characters being brought out now.
90% of figures I've had up on EB in the last year, have failed to sell at less than retail prices with one well known figure group runner stating "You are a bit expensive"
The writing has been on the wall for ages. Rehashes of new "stars" who are not stars at all, and z listers from the 90's, just aren't what the UK market is gonna to eat up.
How many Dean Ambrose figures have there been for instance? Who cares about him? Awful character, sloppy wrestler, 8 dollar haircut, crap attire. Lets make one every month.....
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Post by maske2g on Oct 4, 2018 9:23:05 GMT -5
How much was the figure? what was the value declared at? It's meant to be above 50 bucks man or £38.51. I can't imagine they would mark 1 figure over that value. Surely? It's £15, including postage. This actually explains why Amazon has gone up. It was £18. Week pound killing us again.
www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty
VAT
You pay VAT on goods sent from non-European Union (EU) countries and EU special territories (eg the Canary Islands) if they’re: • gifts worth more than £39 •other goods worth more than £15 •alcohol, tobacco products and fragrances (eg perfume, eau de toilette and cologne) of any value
You have to pay VAT on all goods sent by mail order from the Channel Islands no matter what their value.
You’ll be charged at the VAT rate that applies to your goods. VAT is charged on the total value, including: •the price paid for the goods •postage, packaging and insurance •any duty you owe
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