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Originally Posted by avcprime

I have also noticed that Japan has a better collector's market than we do here in the US. Just look at the Gundam kits sometimes a kit maybe a little over price but it will sell, and we don't have Gundam kits here in the US for that same reason. Toys r us took a gamble with gunpla and those were the HG kits and early MG's and still did not sell in some markets.

I think it's because our market in general is not big into models. The only mainline retailers that even sell plastic model kits right now are Kmart and Walmart(and even so I'm surprised Walmart decided to carry model kits again). With Gundam models, I think the MSiA! figures were more popular because not only were they cheaper but they were already built and painted, ready to pose and play out of the box.

That's the difference now, because Gundam figures like Robot Damashii are about the same price as some of the larger kits, so right now, if you know how to build a kit, the kits might appeal more.

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Originally Posted by Iceman

I guess it depends on where you shop. I've noticed that they tend to be much more pricey on ebay or BBTS. There are a lot of Asian sites with really good prices. Just have to hop back and forth to get the suit you want. Even HLJ has Epyon for less than $40.

With EMS shipping, Epyon will be $50+ still. I see your point though, I can find these on the secondary market for less after a while but the prices from retailers is usually $40+.