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Originally Posted by ultraman zoffy

Well, aside from it possibly being offensive/insensitive to some people, "rape" would imply being forced into something, and no one is forcing you or other collectors to buy something at a price you don't agree with. If you want something for list price, you either put in the work to get it at SDCC or go through HTS. It that doesn't pan out, then it's either the secondary market or none of these figures in your collection. All of these are voluntary on your part, so regardless of your terminology, you're the one with all the options in this scenario (unlike a victim of the act).

not necessarily.... some people are forced to buy something at an outrageous price due to the fact that they desire it so badly. would i myself do so ? not at all, but numerous people on this entire forum have bad mouthed sellers for doing this act so many times. i would call it rape.

While it's a crime and audacity of doing something like that to a person, common sense would tell someone im not implying anything to THAT nature.