[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by ultraman zoffy

Okay, so not trying to defend any "scalpey" pricing practices, but as far as SDCC exclusives go, the prices on the secondary market may seem exorbitant, but the admission fees, travel expenses, time spent waiting in lines, shipping costs of trying to get those things home, etc, have to reasonably be worth something, and taken into consideration by buyers unable or unwilling to make the trek out to SDCC to get their own set. I've always landed them on HTS at regular price, but if I was forced to buy them from the secondary, I'd give the sellers a certain amount of leeway with the prices considering I myself didn't have the funds to go (and by all accounts, it is an EXPENSIVE and stressful endeavor hitting up SDCC).
Again, not justifying, but just trying to help put things in perspective.

I hear you. From what I understand, admission alone is in the range of $400 (not including parking). If you choose to buy a set (I've already placed my order), you are essentially commissioning someone to take a day (or two) out of their week - pay exorbitant ticket prices plus parking - stand on line for hours on end - and buy your wares then ship them (promptly) to you while you wait in the comfort of your home and go about your usual routine. If I were them (SDCC sellers/or 'Scalpers' as they are characterized), I'd also expect to be compensated for my time/expenditures/and effort.