Marvel Legends/6.00" Appreciation Thread

megajonzero · 09-07-2012, 02:21 PM

If you wouldn't mind and are ever going back to Walmart, could you get me a Miles? Its cool if not, I just like Spiderman figuresI

WoRkAh0LiC · 09-07-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Dynomite

I guess. It can't be absurd if someone buys it. Just my thoughts. Lord Marvel is a cool guy, doing what he does. That doesn't mean the dude making a profit is the devil does it lol? Im new to collecting and just never knew there were toy buying guidlines. You know, that is what we are all talking about at the end of the day. A toy. I figure, if it's something I want, and Im supposed to have, I will find it at a price I am willing to pay. If I am only willing to pay $10 maybe it will take me a bit longer to find than the guy who knows his area will never have said item and he is willing to $70. Nobody is forcing you to buy anything. Im not arguing against your opinion. I just think this hobby kinda makes us all lose sight of reality a bit. I guess that's the point though.

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.

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Originally Posted by Alchemist559

I don't get mad or call everyone scalpers, you can look at my posts I never blame scalpers for anything. I was just responding to your original question you asked and gave you a reply that what you posted was the definiton of a scalper and gave you supporting points. If I can't find something, I either wait or just give up on it. I don't get angry at the world. I need the new ML Deadpool and MU Professor X, I am not calling everyone scalpers and staying pissed off, I'll wait until I find them or find a decent price, if not oh well. I'm not a completionist so it does not bother me, but seriously you asked a question and I gave you an answer. The definiton of a scalper is a person who resells shares or tickets at a large or quick profit, which is what exactly you described.

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.

When it comes to scalpers, it's all about $ in the end. Can I be upset about people wanting more $? Nope. Maybe I should just become a scalper lol.

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Originally Posted by mindmeldx

Posted this over on the DC thread as well. Have you guys seen the Batman vs Wolverine live action short on youtube? Go check it out. I think its pretty sick. My PS3 wont let me link to it for some reason so you just have to go to youtube and type in the title.

This one?

king1026 · 09-07-2012, 02:23 PM

WoRkAh0LiC · 09-07-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by king1026

Nice pics! Where'd you get that awesome Neo Classic IM fig? lol

king1026 · 09-07-2012, 02:29 PM

Some guy is selling from them at cost I forgot his name

king1026 · 09-07-2012, 02:31 PM

One more from instragram

WoRkAh0LiC · 09-07-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by king1026

Some guy is selling from them at cost I forgot his name

Oh yeah, I remember that guy. He ordered a bunch of cases or something, right? I think I remember him saying that you hooked him up too or something, right?

SH0CKWAVE · 09-07-2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankCastle

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

If u come across anymore, I would scoop one up from ya.

WoRkAh0LiC · 09-07-2012, 02:43 PM

Page 300? Nope. LOL. Almost there, guys!

I thought BBTS shipped my 2 cases yesterday... they went out today instead. Should have them by Tuesday I think. Crossing my fingers that the figs are different.

wolverine2281 · 09-07-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemist559

True, and I have always agreed with that. There is no way to know that the reason everything is gone is because scalpers, that is silly. It could have been a fellow arker who was just quicker. I know in Austin, we have quite a few collectors here, so I always assume wolverine2281 was just here lol.

haha, I know you've gotten the jump on me before

Greenskar · 09-07-2012, 05:12 PM

If I find any more Miles I'll let you guys know too. I really feel like he's a must have even if you don't read his stories. Just a great lookin and well articulated Spidey figure.

FancyPants · 09-07-2012, 05:31 PM

I picked up a bucky cap if anybody needs him. Haven't put him in my BST yet, PM me

Iceman · 09-07-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemist559

That is understandable, no one is saying lose money on what you paid, but if you did find it at retail for $20 and sell it for $70 as an example, that is not right. If you added gas, shipping and the half hour you put in to taking a picture, posting and all that, your looking at $45-50 max.

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?

FrankCastle · 09-07-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SH0CKWAVE

If u come across anymore, I would scoop one up from ya.

Cool. I'll grab one for ya. Might go tomorrow

timone317 · 09-07-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Dynomite

I got a question, not directed at anyone... What do you consider a scalper? I only ask because I hear the term so much and I automatically think you guys mean some one who buys products and then sell them? I mean, if someone is gonna pay triple retail for a toy can you really be mad at the guy selling it? I direct my anger at the store when I can't find something. Lol maybe that's wrong too, I don't know. I just know that all Deadpools I find in the field will belong to me and will be sold to the highest bidder and Im 99% sure that goes for just about everybody on this site. That's just smart business. Ive done a bunch of deals on the Ark (with some great folks) and have never tried to rip anyone off. If I have something that the homie is gonna give me $10 for but this other dude is gonna give me $70.... sorry homie.

Like I said, not directed at anybody. I don't want no problems. I love yall, have a good day and God Bless... one.

Only agree a little...if there's a chance for good money, then yes, I'm likely going to go for the money...but not at the exense of someone I'm cool with. That just seems like a dick move to make when the situation arises.

FrankCastle · 09-07-2012, 06:46 PM

Spider-men

behindthemask · 09-07-2012, 06:52 PM

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.

behindthemask · 09-07-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankCastle

Spider-men

MMM spidey love at it's finest, Miles has really grown on me, I wouldn't mind reading the comic series some time.

FrankCastle · 09-07-2012, 07:06 PM

Height comparison for those on the fence.

SH0CKWAVE · 09-07-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankCastle

Cool. I'll grab one for ya. Might go tomorrow

thanks brother.

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Originally Posted by FrankCastle

sold beyond sold.

Scythe · 09-07-2012, 07:11 PM

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.

SH0CKWAVE · 09-07-2012, 07:13 PM

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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.

I would say the Miles Spidey will be popular among Legends collectors. I mean, its clearly obvious the fig is cool and fits with ML.

The other two will be essential for the completists, of course.

Scythe · 09-07-2012, 07:16 PM

Aight, I'm confident alot of my Wallymarts will get them. I still see plenty of the Avengers ones.

KingLouie731 · 09-07-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankCastle

Height comparison for those on the fence.

hey that doesn't look 'so bad'. it looks to be the perfect height scale but he does look a little too 'roided up. I however totally see why folks are wanting to snatch him up and think he would make a worthy addition to any legends collection

megajonzero · 09-07-2012, 07:23 PM

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

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wolverine2281 marvellegends.info Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,213	Quote: Originally Posted by Alchemist559 True, and I have always agreed with that. There is no way to know that the reason everything is gone is because scalpers, that is silly. It could have been a fellow arker who was just quicker. I know in Austin, we have quite a few collectors here, so I always assume wolverine2281 was just here lol. haha, I know you've gotten the jump on me before __________________ http://wolviestoys.com b/s/t http://www.toyark.com/wolverine2281-b-s-t-thread-76044/

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Greenskar Puny Humans Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,342	If I find any more Miles I'll let you guys know too. I really feel like he's a must have even if you don't read his stories. Just a great lookin and well articulated Spidey figure. __________________

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Iceman MUtant Overlord Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,754	Quote: Originally Posted by Alchemist559 That is understandable, no one is saying lose money on what you paid, but if you did find it at retail for $20 and sell it for $70 as an example, that is not right. If you added gas, shipping and the half hour you put in to taking a picture, posting and all that, your looking at $45-50 max. 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? __________________ BST

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