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02-12-2009, 05:27 PM | #11 |
Body massage machine!
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 145
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It's only usually later waves that I've found hard to find. I mean I got addicted to searching (for transformers) when I used to work for Red Bull and I drove one of those mini coopers around the entire state of Oregon handing out free cans. I got to know where every major retailer was in every city and I found some crazy gems a few times in out of the way towns I would have never traveled to. I mean I found stocks of MP Starscream, WM exclusive Rumbles and Ravages. I was able to pick a bunch up and bring them back to my portland buddies that missed out to scalpers the first time around.
Here's what I would do if I were you, if you don't already do it that is. I know I see you post a lot on these boards so just try to get connected with locals and help each other out. I always pick things up for my buddies and they do the same for me. I've made quite a few friends from the boards in the last few years that are actually guys I hang with outside of collecting |
02-12-2009, 08:09 PM | #12 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Cobra Island
Posts: 169
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i only go to hunt for joes whenever i am out and about already. needless to say this means I never find anything worth a s*&t. im probably a minority on this one, but it makes me mad that i cant ever find anything because the hardcore collectors pillage the stores daily. it takes the fun out of the whole hobby for me and is just getting to the point im about to stop collecting all together.
99% of my collection is all bought online. |
02-12-2009, 08:19 PM | #13 |
Banned
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: South Texas RIO GRANDE VALLEY
Posts: 11,700
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My philosiphy is just play it cool and they will make their way to U, if not trade on the tank like crazy if u want it that bad.
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02-12-2009, 08:23 PM | #14 |
Banned
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Washington
Posts: 2,272
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the biggest dissapointment is seeing firebats and sharcs at every store! or you will just always see like a single card tripwire and couple wild bills. cause i can just imagine the guy(s) just smiling ear to ear with a cart full of sting raiders, ghost hawks, cobra divers, and everything else i never get
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02-12-2009, 08:41 PM | #15 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 1,271
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Sorry to hear about the layoff.
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02-12-2009, 11:47 PM | #16 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 243
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Only one way to fix the problem, you can get up earlier to beat them. Or better yet, just order a few figures at time from an online retailer. Check out the theouterrimcollectibles (a fellow Tanker mind you) their prices are very low/reasonable with no hunts or disappointment.
Problem solved. |
02-12-2009, 11:55 PM | #17 |
Serpentor Imposter
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Madison, WI
Posts: 3,910
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I'd suggest using the BST forums here, I know I got some awesome stuff off of here, at a great price too. It seems like a lot of ppl are getting out of collecting right now and selling lots of figs at below MSRP.
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08-26-2009, 12:52 AM | #18 |
LRRP
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: ...
Posts: 2,418
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im still mad I never can find anything at the retailers! arrrrr
All i want is 2 TRU ROC FIREFLIES ARARRAHHHHRHRHHR maybe an elite viper something but nooooooo never can I find anything but picked through pegs |
08-26-2009, 12:59 AM | #19 |
Night Force
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 15,441
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no i mean, ive ordered online and stuff, its great you get your stuff at the door, but its a little crazy that you have to stalk the stores at the opening or late at night to try to get even the no so rare ones anymore. maybe its just here in phoenix but i never see anything. i dont have the time, or energy to travel the whole valley in search of a figure or two. its gotta be the most frustrating hobby ever
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08-26-2009, 11:34 AM | #20 |
cobra lackey
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: nyc
Posts: 3,140
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no i mean, ive ordered online and stuff, its great you get your stuff at the door, but its a little crazy that you have to stalk the stores at the opening or late at night to try to get even the no so rare ones anymore. maybe its just here in phoenix but i never see anything. i dont have the time, or energy to travel the whole valley in search of a figure or two. its gotta be the most frustrating hobby ever
major blood- that might be another reason why im gonna quit for awhile, i got laid off. and i have to do 80 hours of community service right now too. but the ran sacked pegs doesnt really cheer me up either |
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