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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?