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TheBlueMarvel · 03-27-2019, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Archangel

I guess I’m going to have to piece together the one I broke down to eventually custom, and try to unload it. I just popped off the arms and head, so it should still be solid.

I would, were I you. Stupidity is meant to be capitalized on...

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Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic

I do that same practice if it's a figure of a character I particularly like.

Secondary market prices for figures baffle me sometimes. While she was tough to find at first, eventually, I was able to spot Rogue hanging out at stores at a pretty consistent rate, often warming for weeks at some of my stores.

Then they announce Gambit...and suddenly a price hike to about 40 to 50 bucks. Then Mystique, and boom... now...she's jumped to around 80 or even more if she has a BAF part (which makes no sense to me, because Juggernaut is about to be re-released anyways for those who missed out...)

Same thing with Black Cat went through a similar cycle when the new figure was announced. She was tough to find at first, but eventually, she was chillin everywhere like Phantom Menace figures in the 90's. Good luck trying to find her now for under 50 bucks, especially since most Ebay Sellers charge extravagant amounts for their shipping (when it should honestly cost no more than 8 bucks if you use priority mail.)

Yup, meant to do it with Black Cat as well. Full fail.

About the ridiculous second hand black hole, I can't entirely hate the demon that I feed. What the market will bear, right? I've been complicit a whole bunch of times in creating the impetus for price gouging. Hell, I'm about to do something stupid this week. I know you're aware of this, but all of us overpay, at times, for things that we are capable of waiting for, or getting via more frugal means. Ebay and Amazon are resources that allow one to trade money, albeit at exorbitant rates, for speed and convenience. It sucks, but instant gratification is one hell of a drug.

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Originally Posted by Nitelife

Just wanted to let everyone i made it through and im resting at home. Ty for all the well wishes.

Good to hear, Nite. No more more risky ventures. It's a "no skate park for old men" kinda world out there!

Jokes aside, if you have PT to go through, take it seriously and do that shit...

03-27-2019, 06:27 PM	#51498
TheBlueMarvel MarvelLegends/DCUniverse Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: On the metaphysical plane of celestial BOOM BAP! Posts: 6,019	Quote: Originally Posted by Archangel I guess I’m going to have to piece together the one I broke down to eventually custom, and try to unload it. I just popped off the arms and head, so it should still be solid. I would, were I you. Stupidity is meant to be capitalized on... Quote: Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic I do that same practice if it's a figure of a character I particularly like. Secondary market prices for figures baffle me sometimes. While she was tough to find at first, eventually, I was able to spot Rogue hanging out at stores at a pretty consistent rate, often warming for weeks at some of my stores. Then they announce Gambit...and suddenly a price hike to about 40 to 50 bucks. Then Mystique, and boom... now...she's jumped to around 80 or even more if she has a BAF part (which makes no sense to me, because Juggernaut is about to be re-released anyways for those who missed out...) Same thing with Black Cat went through a similar cycle when the new figure was announced. She was tough to find at first, but eventually, she was chillin everywhere like Phantom Menace figures in the 90's. Good luck trying to find her now for under 50 bucks, especially since most Ebay Sellers charge extravagant amounts for their shipping (when it should honestly cost no more than 8 bucks if you use priority mail.) Yup, meant to do it with Black Cat as well. Full fail. About the ridiculous second hand black hole, I can't entirely hate the demon that I feed. What the market will bear, right? I've been complicit a whole bunch of times in creating the impetus for price gouging. Hell, I'm about to do something stupid this week. I know you're aware of this, but all of us overpay, at times, for things that we are capable of waiting for, or getting via more frugal means. Ebay and Amazon are resources that allow one to trade money, albeit at exorbitant rates, for speed and convenience. It sucks, but instant gratification is one hell of a drug. Quote: Originally Posted by Nitelife Just wanted to let everyone i made it through and im resting at home. Ty for all the well wishes. Good to hear, Nite. No more more risky ventures. It's a "no skate park for old men" kinda world out there! Jokes aside, if you have PT to go through, take it seriously and do that shit... Last edited by TheBlueMarvel; 03-27-2019 at 06:38 PM.. Reason: I am a living typo...