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02-06-2012, 09:04 PM | #1551 |
Pyramid Blaster
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I have two little kids, and while I love them to pieces, they've pretty much grinded my toy hunts to a halt. Years ago, I used to be one of the guys you could count on to find stuff quick, and be pretty reliable with hook ups, but now I find myself more and more indebted to guys like Furious and Jimmy, who are kind enough to either grab stuff for me, or provide me with intel.
In a few years, when they are both in school, I'm hoping to get back out there, and start repaying those that have helped me out with good finds |
02-06-2012, 11:40 PM | #1552 |
LRRP
Join Date: Aug 2009
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so anyone want to help me get my hands on a lifeline and some zombies?
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02-07-2012, 01:54 AM | #1553 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Colville, Washington
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Primo, I will keep an eye out for you. So far I have only found them at Walgreens and Toysrus.com which mean they are about $11 for a figure.
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02-07-2012, 02:23 AM | #1554 |
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02-07-2012, 03:12 AM | #1555 |
Sith Lord
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Hell, I woulda done the same as Jimmy, except they would have gone to my friends instead of his. I don't really see much difference. There really just isn't enough of them to go around so who ever gets there first gets the gold, so to speak.
I don't really see anyone on here as a "fellow collector" though, more like competition. This is a me-first hobby when it comes right down to it. I used to buy just one each of the stuff I wanted but after being on here for a while I started to realize that competition is stiff for everyone. Competition includes other collectors, kids, scalpers, and even hobby stores. I remember back when I worked at Everett Comics and Cards that the owners would go on shopping trips to Toys R Us and Target and stuff and buy out all kinds of stuff to mark up and sell at their shop. I was poor back then so I couldn't have bought anything I wanted anyway but it still seemed kinda odd to me. Anyway, now when I go shopping with my kids and I see something I know people want I just buy for my friends instead of leaving it and chancing someone else getting it before them. |
02-07-2012, 04:50 AM | #1556 |
COBRA Televiper datatech
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when I first moved to Spokane back in 1988. I first heard of White Elephant I was like your joking right???? Then I went there my jaw hit the floor was lost for an hour this was out in the valley. then I saw the Divison store I almost fell down there was a built Flagg above the joe and star wars stuff..those where the days.
White Elephant Sporting Good, Spokane, WA
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02-07-2012, 11:42 AM | #1557 |
Cobra Viper
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when I first moved to Spokane back in 1988. I first heard of White Elephant I was like your joking right???? Then I went there my jaw hit the floor was lost for an hour this was out in the valley. then I saw the Divison store I almost fell down there was a built Flagg above the joe and star wars stuff..those where the days.
White Elephant Sporting Good, Spokane, WA
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02-07-2012, 12:14 PM | #1558 |
Plastic Crack Slanger
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Hell, I woulda done the same as Jimmy, except they would have gone to my friends instead of his. I don't really see much difference. There really just isn't enough of them to go around so who ever gets there first gets the gold, so to speak.
I don't really see anyone on here as a "fellow collector" though, more like competition. This is a me-first hobby when it comes right down to it. I used to buy just one each of the stuff I wanted but after being on here for a while I started to realize that competition is stiff for everyone. Competition includes other collectors, kids, scalpers, and even hobby stores. I remember back when I worked at Everett Comics and Cards that the owners would go on shopping trips to Toys R Us and Target and stuff and buy out all kinds of stuff to mark up and sell at their shop. I was poor back then so I couldn't have bought anything I wanted anyway but it still seemed kinda odd to me. Anyway, now when I go shopping with my kids and I see something I know people want I just buy for my friends instead of leaving it and chancing someone else getting it before them. As much as I like to help out a fellow collector, if you're not on my priority list, you're not gonna get helped. That's just the way it is, unfortunately. It's the whole supply vs. demand thing. More demand than supply for the cheap stuff. The stuff that's hitting big box retailers isn't too much of a concern cause the market will eventually reach a point of saturation on most things. MOST. But even people that don't collect joes will snag them if they stumble upon them cause they have friends that actually do collect joes. Not to mention, all the lurkers that poach these message boards looking for info. Hell, there's probably more of us on tfw2005 that hunt joes than people that post regularly on this thread. |
02-07-2012, 12:33 PM | #1559 |
Bringer of the Black Dawn
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I am definately not a lurker, but my first post on these sightings boards was so very long ago. Is this a new one?
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Yeah, when Jimmy posts a picture showing multiple items, you can bet most of that stuff is for his friends, who he helps out FOR COST.
He's been doing it for years on TFW2005, and while it could be easy for him to make some serious cash scalping it up on eBay, he thinks of his friends first, and would rather help us out, and make sure everybody is covered. That's the nice thing about having a network; everybody is working together to make sure new stuff gets into the hands of fellow collectors instead of scalpers. If that means an entire Ross gets cleaned out day one, so be it. I'd rather a guy like Jimmy gets it, who will hook his friends up, than some fat greasy scalper, who would also clean out the place, but only for his own gain.
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02-07-2012, 02:23 PM | #1560 |
Da Plastic Saboteur
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I am definately not a lurker, but my first post on these sightings boards was so very long ago. Is this a new one?
Kick at NW Toyz in Spanaway still has some left from the 4 cases he bought of BBTS. I wish I was part of a netwok. I have 2 or 3 friends who help me find stuff, but I'm surprised I've never met any of you guys in my 6 years of living in the area. I moved out to Yelm recently. Now I never find anything. :( |
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