[The DMC]

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Originally Posted by Greenskar

I call out scalpers only when I see it actually happen. When you see a guy and his gf clearing the pegs of every ML back when wave one was first released and then do the same with comic packs from MU and you call them out and say dude can I just grab one out of the four of the same figs you got in your cart and he tries to sell it to you instead before he's even paid for it....That's a fuckin scalper and if you don't just grab it out of his cart at that point and say "fuck you, do something", at that point, then you might as well just give him your wallet.

Lol, please don't have fights in the aisle of TRU, I knew the guy wasn't going to do anything about it so I called his bluff. But the point was I wasn't gonna let him be a complete douche with me there. I got my figure out of his cart...and instead only got raped by TRU who sells ML for $18.99. Victory?

This is not an exaggeration, true story that has happened twice for me and once by Symbiote, but Symbiote already had the figs he was planning to scalp he was just appalled that he finally watched it happen.

Love it!!

[The DMC]

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Originally Posted by WoRkAh0LiC

To me, scalpers are the guys at Frank & Sons. They fit the description perfectly. I don't see anything wrong with grabbing some figures and selling them on eBay to make a profit - I mean, we can actually help support our hobby with that extra cash. If I come across something of value, sure I'll grab more and try to make a few bucks. I don't see anything wrong with that. There's nothing wrong with making a profit, but there's something wrong with depriving every other collector out there of something they really want. Someone that drives to every single store within a 50 mile radius simply to grab all of something with the sole intention of reselling it at a huge markup... that's a scalper in my book. I sell stuff on eBay too, but I help out Arkers when I can as well.





I can understand that the manufacturers are at fault for poor distribution, but I can honestly say that there are extreme scalpers in the LA area. Out of all the hunting I've done over the past few weeks, I wasn't even able to spend more than $100 on buying stuff at retail because I couldn't find anything. Then you go look at eBay or go to Frank & Sons - you'll find a whole bunch of sellers from Los Angeles that are selling crap for outrageous prices. And that same crap is the stuff I am never able to find anywhere. If people are willing to buy it, then that's on the buyer. I can't blame the seller for the buyer's idiocy. However I can blame the seller for grabbing ever friggin' item off the pegs and leaving nothing for anyone else. There's really nothing I can do about it, though, because people will do whatever they want to do regardless of what I have to say about it. Do I feel a little better when I talk smack about scalpers? Yeah, somewhat. At least I know why I can't find something and I get to vent about it. Thankfully, I have this site to retreat to when a hunting day goes bad. There will normally be someone on here that's willing to lend a helping hand and relieve my stress.

THANK YOU! Finally, someone who agrees with me.

[FancyPants]

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Originally Posted by Iceman

I've sold stuff on here before and ended up losing money when the shipping cost more than anticipated. I try to hook people up with the stuff that seems to be Canada only but I do think a lot of Arkers feel entitled to "cost+shipping" and they think cost is just the retail price not even including tax. I got to make a dollar or two on a figure for my time. Heck, when I get Galactus for people I only make about $3.50 on it as I round up to the nearest $5 mark at that price. I could just put the stuff on ebay and have that money for my own collection.

I have a problem with scalpers when they make it hard for me to find things at retail by buying all certain items. That CREATES a high price on the secondary market. We see it with figures of popular characters that are slow to come out, even if they will be plentiful later, like the new MU comic packs. Someone will always get it early and try to sell it for a high price on ebay. That leads to others jumping to conclusions that said item is rare, which makes them grab all of up when they see it on shelves thus creating an artificial price. Once a ton show up ebay at least the crazy high prices come down a bit but because someone paid $50 or $60 last month why won't they pay $25-$30 now. This rarely happens with repaints of common figures or characters that aren't desired.



Somewhat on topic, what is a fair price for the SDCC X-Force 3-pack and Fantomex unopened?

I've got a loose fantomex in proper condition for 15 to you in canada if you're interested. I'd throw in the baf too

[FancyPants]

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Originally Posted by The DMC

THANK YOU! Finally, someone who agrees with me.

Me too man. I bought the new MU beta ray bill and kraven off peter parker for 12 a piece. A little more but jesus, you can't find them in stores and it's basically a homie hookup. Somebodys going to get them first. Atleast it's usually one of us

[Alchemist559]

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Originally Posted by behindthemask

I wouldn't mind a miles either, but not in a rush as it'll be next check that I'll have funds for it... Aww well, I'll get 1 eventually.

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Originally Posted by Iceman

I've sold stuff on here before and ended up losing money when the shipping cost more than anticipated. I try to hook people up with the stuff that seems to be Canada only but I do think a lot of Arkers feel entitled to "cost+shipping" and they think cost is just the retail price not even including tax. I got to make a dollar or two on a figure for my time. Heck, when I get Galactus for people I only make about $3.50 on it as I round up to the nearest $5 mark at that price. I could just put the stuff on ebay and have that money for my own collection.

I have a problem with scalpers when they make it hard for me to find things at retail by buying all certain items. That CREATES a high price on the secondary market. We see it with figures of popular characters that are slow to come out, even if they will be plentiful later, like the new MU comic packs. Someone will always get it early and try to sell it for a high price on ebay. That leads to others jumping to conclusions that said item is rare, which makes them grab all of up when they see it on shelves thus creating an artificial price. Once a ton show up ebay at least the crazy high prices come down a bit but because someone paid $50 or $60 last month why won't they pay $25-$30 now. This rarely happens with repaints of common figures or characters that aren't desired.



Somewhat on topic, what is a fair price for the SDCC X-Force 3-pack and Fantomex unopened?

Did someone say MOC Fantomex?? I got one. What do you have to trade for sir?

[behindthemask]

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Originally Posted by Alchemist559

Did someone say MOC Fantomex?? I got one. What do you have to trade for sir?

? I said Miles, as in Miles Morales spidey, I want him... Fantomex I already have.

[Alchemist559]

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Originally Posted by behindthemask

? I said Miles, as in Miles Morales spidey, I want him... Fantomex I already have.

I accidentally double quoted, I was referring to Iceman.

[TheDub]

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Originally Posted by FrankCastle

There were 3 miles hanging on the pegs when I grabbed mine today

Guess that means I don't have to get one for ya. Thanks for letting me know lol.

[Tiberius]

If I manage to get the ML X-Force pack for a fair price in October at toyfair... I will get Fantomex for sure. If I don't, I will get fantomex anyways and just put him in his plain white costume!

[WoRkAh0LiC]

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Originally Posted by Iceman

I've sold stuff on here before and ended up losing money when the shipping cost more than anticipated. I try to hook people up with the stuff that seems to be Canada only but I do think a lot of Arkers feel entitled to "cost+shipping" and they think cost is just the retail price not even including tax. I got to make a dollar or two on a figure for my time. Heck, when I get Galactus for people I only make about $3.50 on it as I round up to the nearest $5 mark at that price. I could just put the stuff on ebay and have that money for my own collection.

I have a problem with scalpers when they make it hard for me to find things at retail by buying all certain items. That CREATES a high price on the secondary market. We see it with figures of popular characters that are slow to come out, even if they will be plentiful later, like the new MU comic packs. Someone will always get it early and try to sell it for a high price on ebay. That leads to others jumping to conclusions that said item is rare, which makes them grab all of up when they see it on shelves thus creating an artificial price. Once a ton show up ebay at least the crazy high prices come down a bit but because someone paid $50 or $60 last month why won't they pay $25-$30 now. This rarely happens with repaints of common figures or characters that aren't desired.



Somewhat on topic, what is a fair price for the SDCC X-Force 3-pack and Fantomex unopened?

I totally understand where you are coming from on this. I'm selling the Wave 3 MLs at actual cost + shipping, and not even charging anything extra for my time, gas, all the bubble wrap I bought, bubble envelopes etc etc. I feel that I can afford it right now, but I don't know if I could continue to do that with every single wave. I might end up having to charge $18 a fig instead of $17. $17 is my actual cost with tax included. So like I said, I'll keep doing $17, but all the other stuff ain't cheap. Bubble envelopes cost a buck and the bubble wrap cost me $22 for a huge roll. Anyways, I can understand having to make a little bit off the top for yourself because of supplies, time, gas etc. I have no problem whatsoever with that.

As far as the SDCC X-Force 3-pack, I wouldn't pay more than $100 for it. That's roughly about $33 a figure when the original price was $50 (or $17 a figure). if you are patient, look for auctions that end at odd times of the night. Auctions ending between 12AM and 3AM PST, from my experience, are the way to go. I won 1 for about $80, a 2nd one for $88, and I just recently acquired a 3rd one for $98. No, I'm not planning on scalping them to turn a profit. I traded one with another Arker, FriskyDingo, already. The one I just got in the mail today will be traded as well.

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Originally Posted by Scythe

Soooo, is it a good idea to try and pick up as many of those 6" Spidey figs should I come across them? Don't wanna end up being stuck with a crapload.

Scalper! Scythe baby, if you find Miles, I would grab every single one. There are plenty of guys on here that want it. The regular Spidey and Lizard with critter kids... not so much (IMO).

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Originally Posted by megajonzero

I actually found a miles and lizard at Walmart just now. The other Spiderman was butt ass ugly

LOL

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Originally Posted by The DMC

THANK YOU! Finally, someone who agrees with me.

EDIT: Wow, we made it to page 300. Now when are we going to reach page 1661 like the MU thread?

[behindthemask]

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Originally Posted by Alchemist559

I accidentally double quoted, I was referring to Iceman.

I was thinkin

Then I thought, naw,.. he must of made a mistake


I was about to think


But then I'm like naw... it's cool

[Tiberius]

One of the greatest movies EVER.

[SH0CKWAVE]

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Originally Posted by Tiberius

One of the greatest movies EVER.

yeah, well, that's just like your opinion, man.

[Mastersteef]

It doesn't seem like he's real popular so far (in comparison to Miles) but if anyone sees any extra 6" movie Lizard figs at their Wally World and wants to pick one up for me I'll totally buy it from ya.

[WoRkAh0LiC]

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Originally Posted by behindthemask

I was thinkin

Then I thought, naw,.. he must of made a mistake


I was about to think


But then I'm like naw... it's cool

First of all, let me hide real quick as I ask this question... What movie is that from? *ducks behind couch*

[Alchemist559]

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Originally Posted by behindthemask

I was thinkin

Then I thought, naw,.. he must of made a mistake


I was about to think


But then I'm like naw... it's cool

Lol, I love that movie.

[DogFashionDisco]

Iron Man.

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Originally Posted by WoRkAh0LiC

First of all, let me hide real quick as I ask this question... What movie is that from? *ducks behind couch*

[WoRkAh0LiC]

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Originally Posted by Mastersteef

It doesn't seem like he's real popular so far (in comparison to Miles) but if anyone sees any extra 6" movie Lizard figs at their Wally World and wants to pick one up for me I'll totally buy it from ya.

You just want his reptile sidekicks, huh?

[Tiberius]

The Big Lebowski =3.

[Alchemist559]

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Originally Posted by WoRkAh0LiC

First of all, let me hide real quick as I ask this question... What movie is that from? *ducks behind couch*

The Big Lebowski man, he's the dude.

[WoRkAh0LiC]

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Originally Posted by DogFashionDisco

Iron Man.

LMFAO you ass! I sat here thinking... wait... wtf? He did have a role but I don't remember those scenes in the IM movie... You ALMOST got me... damnit...

[WoRkAh0LiC]

Thanks guys. I've heard of it, but never watched it. I guess I'll try to find it on Netflix now.

[DogFashionDisco]

Haha, sorry man. All joking aside, I'm pretty sure Big Lebowski is on Netflix.

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Originally Posted by WoRkAh0LiC

LMFAO you ass! I sat here thinking... wait... wtf? He did have a role but I don't remember those scenes in the IM movie... You ALMOST got me... damnit...

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Originally Posted by WoRkAh0LiC

Thanks guys. I've heard of it, but never watched it. I guess I'll try to find it on Netflix now.

[Tiberius]

GO! HURRY!!!

I am assuming we haven't heard anything about the variants of wave 3 figures? Or "running changes"?

[behindthemask]

Good movie, stoner/drug movie meets tarantino movie. Amazingly shot especially the bowling scenes. I recommend giving it a watch.