[deecee4]

That's pretty messed up then, sorry to hear that. Its surprising to see them going after people like that.

[dukefett]

The reason someone can order 2 is there's lots of collectors who want one to open and one to keep in package. I think they just want to limit people pre-selling it; I mean it's even against eBay policy, preorders are against their rules. It does suck for you; they should have been clear about it instead of just swinging the hammer down.

After Comic Con there's nothing they can do. Unless they change their policy, last year you could buy 2 items total, but then just get back into line.

[Trivial Psychic]

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Originally Posted by GhostBubster84

Hey, so has anybody's Neca order been cancelled due to Neca finding them reselling it on Ebay? I got a text from my buddy last night saying his order of 2 TMNT set was canceled due to this. Basically a Neca rep found his listing, and his Ebay username and location made them deduce it was him selling it. But seriously? They have people watching Ebay and trying to match account credentials?

I thought they only canceled duplicate orders. It's really hard to reason why they're doing this, but apparently they're cracking down on "scalpers" as they put it. He's sent me all the screen grabs from the emails, and their customer service rep has been pretty firm on it. It's a really weird approach. I guess another question is, why can you order 2 sets if Neca doesn't want you even reselling 1?

I too ordered 2 sets, and worry Neca might cancel my current or future orders if they find me reselling anything on Ebay. But again, so many people resell comic con exclusives on Ebay. This doesn't seem like the right action or response. Ultimately I don't think anyone's Ebay activity is any of their business.

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Originally Posted by KeoniKai0609

I'm the friend. I listed it at $125 and from there it rocketed to $200 before I had to take it down because I no longer "owned" it. I don't consider myself a scalper. I saw the opportunity to purchase 2 as my limit and put another one up for sale to see where it went. I purchased it fair and square like anyone else would have. I think it's absolutely ridiculous they had the power to cancel my set and think the system is flawed. If they want to fight "scalping", limit it to 1 per household and don't make it so damn difficult to get.

I hate to say it like this...but if you're immediately putting them up for sale on Ebay in the days after lucking out with them, only to have NECA cancel your order, chances are you are not going to find too much sympathy here for your plight...especially when so many of us couldn't get past NECA's inept storefront.

[deecee4]

Looks like there's multiple pages of listings on ebay for the set that are all in the $200 range. So its odd that Neca would single out someone out like that, almost randomly.

[webz]

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Originally Posted by deecee4

Looks like there's multiple pages of listings on ebay for the set that are all in the $200 range. So its odd that Neca would single out someone out like that, almost randomly.

I was just about to post the same thing. There’s got to be more to this.

[dukefett]

I would assume they must have done some detective work; ie he's using the same username on eBay and like on twitter or his FB account is facebook.com/username and just figured it out. I didn't even realize until recently that my twitter showed my full real name if you looked there. I hardly use it anymore.

[Krunomo]

If you can buy two and you're selling two on eBay then you're a scalper and i have zero sympathy for you. You've gone in and picked these up with the intention of making a quick buck all the while denying a legit fan the opportunity to get a set. In turn you're now praying on their desperation. I really do hope NECA releases these single packed like last years exclussive. This way scalpers will get stuck with their purchase and those who actually want them can get them at a fair price.

[Black Arbor]

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Originally Posted by Krunomo

If you can buy two and you're selling two on eBay then you're a scalper and i have zero sympathy for you. You've gone in and picked these up with the intention of making a quick buck all the while denying a legit fan the opportunity to get a set. In turn you're now praying on their desperation. I really do hope NECA releases these single packed like last years exclussive. This way scalpers will get stuck with their purchase and those who actually want them can get them at a fair price.

This! And I don't care if you set the price at 120 and it rises to, let's say 200ish bucks, you purposely took two off the market that someone could've bought at the normal price, knowing desperate people would bid it up. Glad I didn't want this set!

[sh002]

Will the Dennis Parker and Samuel Brett figures from Alien or the animated TMNT Rocksteady and Bebop be future SDCC exclusives?

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by sh002

Will the Dennis Parker and Samuel Brett figures from Alien or the animated TMNT Rocksteady and Bebop be future SDCC exclusives?

Bebop and Rocksteady, I thought, would go to Target in 2-packs like the toon Turtles. But they could very well end up in a con exclusive set beforehand.

Brett and Parker, as far as I'm aware, are going to be part of the Alien 40th Anniversary assortment later this year.

[Joe Moore]

Second Chance at NECA San Diego Comic-Con 2019 Exclusives - The Toyark - News

[dukefett]

lol what are they going to have 10 sets available? I can't imagine how few this will open up.

But I'll still try and be disappointed.

[Comedian]

Good luck everyone! Thanks to Randy and everyone at NECA, they really are trying to get these exclusives to as many collectors as possible.

[Trivial Psychic]

Can't wait to mash that non working checkout button again!

[Comedian]

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Originally Posted by dukefett

lol what are they going to have 10 sets available? I can't imagine how few this will open up.

But I'll still try and be disappointed.

Sounds like from what I read from neca, a lot of boys were involved,so maybe there is a good amount.

[Black Arbor]

Wait.... NOW you can buy the DC sets separately!?!?!? What the Heck Randy!!!

[metalogan]

This should be ..."fun"...

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by Black Arbor

Wait.... NOW you can buy the DC sets separately!?!?!? What the Heck Randy!!!

Did they say that somewhere? According to Randy it is exactly the same as last time. The pricing in the article is just the general pricing info they released previously.

[Black Arbor]

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Originally Posted by Joe Moore

Did they say that somewhere? According to Randy it is exactly the same as last time. The pricing in the article is just the general pricing info they released previously.

Okay, slightly less mad now I just figured since they were listed separately it meant they could be ordered that way haha

[webz]

Thrilled NECA was able to sort a few bots and scalpers out of the crowd and boot ‘em. Hope a few more here can grab a set. These look amazing

[Krunomo]

oof. Most of those auctions will have ended already. Some sellers in for a wave of negative eBay feedback. Wonder how many units were cancelled? Glad they've actually tightened the screws this year.

[metalalchemist]

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Originally Posted by webz

Wow. That sucks. While I personally don’t condone eBay scalping, I don’t condone a company hunting its customers either.

Actually I do. Neca is basically showing some respect to honest clients that DO want the product.

[Skoob]

I hope our hosts are okay with me posting a link to this YouTube video retrospective about the original Batman-Predator crossover. I have no association with it: I just found it cool and expect that other collectors will too. It reminds me of why I want these figures.

[Jal Hordan]

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Originally Posted by webz

Wow. That sucks. While I personally don’t condone eBay scalping, I don’t condone a company hunting its customers either.

Im sorry, but I disagree with you. It doesn't suck (to me. Personal opinion, i know... so offensive). Scalpers are getting what they deserve. They dont even have the item in hand, and they go straight to ebay to double/triple their money. These toy are for collectors, not scalpers. I have contacted NECA (if you agree with me, please consider contacting NECA also. Go to necaonline, the hit contact, then support. Select suggestion and tell them there.) and told them how much i appreciate what they are doing. Have a buddy doing the same. Hopefully this encourages them to do this more. I would love to help them if I could. Would love to see them ban accounts (for 2 or more infractions) because of this too. I suggested that to them also in my suggestion to them. If your reading this, THANK YOU NECA!!!

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Originally Posted by KeoniKai0609

I don't consider myself a scalper. I saw the opportunity to purchase 2 as my limit and put another one up for sale to see where it went.

Here is a definition of Toy Scalping:
Scalping, in the context of toy collecting, refers to the practice of deliberately buying multiples of the same (usually "rare" or "popular", oftentimes both) toy with the intention of creating an artificial scarcity. Subsequently, the scalper will sell the toys again (usually on eBay), for a price much higher than the original store price, knowing that the high demand, coupled with the rarity of the toy (which is at least in part due to the scalping), will result in buyers being desperate enough to pay the prices the scalper asks for. In essence, scalpers are scum.

Sounds like scalping to me, but then again, in today's age, a man can just say he is a woman and boom! He is now a woman. A woman can say they want to be a man and boom! Be a man and get pregnant. So i guess a scalper can say he is not a scalper and be considered, not a scalper? The slogan of the scalper: "I'm just trying to help out a few fellow fans!"

[ShabbyBlue]

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Originally Posted by Krunomo

oof. Most of those auctions will have ended already. Some sellers in for a wave of negative eBay feedback. Wonder how many units were cancelled? Glad they've actually tightened the screws this year.

Hopefully this discourages these same scalpers from trying it again next year and will make it a little easier for legitimate collectors to get the figures without a 30 second sell out.