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09-08-2010, 02:09 AM
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I'm personally offended by the "problems with collectors" bit. Mostly because that's not the only store who's said the exact same thing.
What fucking problem do they have? They'd rather sell 1-2 figures intermittently to kids, or have a collector come in and buy the whole wave? Which is better for business? Do they not want to sell? Judging by Wal-mart's stocking issues, I'd say yes. Do they have a problem with a 38 year old man walking in and buying toys? Fuck them. I earn my money just like everyone else and can spend where I please. It's not like my wife can ever leave Target without spending over $100 every time.
RoG you nailed it there. If I ask for a specific DVD are they gonna tell me I can't buy it because I have a collection of DVD's at home? Are they not going to sell my girl tampons because it's not her time of the month? The reasons behind any purchase are up to the discretion of the consumer. Who are they to say that we don't have children at home, like most of us do and we aren't buying them for them? Who gives a shit who it's going to regardless...target gets the money, the collector/kids get the toys...but then who is really to blame? Hasbro for short packing the desired figures and throwing out the variants left and right. Meh...that's my rant on the subject...sorry.
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I'm not done...the crown and coke I've had tonight after a stressful day is burning to let more out! When I go to my local comic/collectibles shop at least the guy knows me by name, knows what I am most likely to purchase, and sets stuff aside for me. Unless you know someone who works at the big box retailers I can almost guarantee they won't do that. Shit, the guy knows that I'll buy my daughter the next My Little fucking pony from him as well. I'd rather pay an extra buck or two per figure to get that service and support those businesses that offer good customer service. Whether it be at the comic place, or the hole in the wall diner that serves the best hamburgers in town.
Phew...this thread is like a stress release ball!
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