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12-08-2009, 08:15 PM | #1 |
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Personally, I think $8 bucks is too much for Joes whether its 25th, Modern Era, Rise of Cobra or Pursuit of Cobra line. I passed up all the time when I see figures at $8 bucks. Yes, even the Toys R Us exclusives FireFly, BBQ, and Snow Serpent!!
I couldn't even justify paying $6 bucks, let alone at $8 bucks! I think I'm done with collecting figures at $8 bucks. So for those who are paying $8 bucks, you know who you are too, are you getting your monies worth? Do you feel its worth it? On the other hand, I see Wallmart at $5 bucks which I've been buying up a storm and I feel the price is just right. Last edited by FireFly201; 12-08-2009 at 10:56 PM.. |
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12-08-2009, 08:20 PM | #2 |
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Personally, I think $8 bucks is too much for Joes whether its 25th, Modern Era, Rise of Cobra or Pursuit of Cobra line. I passed up all the time when I see figures at $8 bucks. Yes, even the Toys R Us exclusives FireFly, BBQ, and Snow Serpent!!
I couldn't even justify paying $6 bucks, let alone at $8 bucks! I think I'm done with collecting figures at $8 bucks. So for those who are paying $8 bucks, you know who you are too, are you getting your monies worth? Do you feel its worth it? On the other hand, I see Wallmart at $5 bucks which I've been buying up a storm and I feel the price is just right. They're $5-$6 almost everywhere right now. Failmart, TRU, and Target. |
12-08-2009, 08:22 PM | #3 |
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i been gettin mine at walmart and target.
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12-08-2009, 08:23 PM | #4 |
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There are very few figures I have paid more than $5 for.
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12-08-2009, 08:24 PM | #5 |
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I think all the complaining in the past months about the toys being 8 bucks paid off, cause they're generally 6 or less now.
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12-08-2009, 08:25 PM | #6 |
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Keep in mind that the 5 buck thing is temporary to clear out inventory. Most retailers are taking a lose with it at 5 bucks.
8 bucks is the Hasbro/Retailer standard for 1:18 scale figures. Fact of life. Want to buy 'em, gotta pay that price. And it has nothing to do with the missile launchers. Do I feel I'm getting my moneys worth? Sure. I'd feel more gypped about buying the Marvel 3 3/4" line at 8 bucks since they aren't as articulated (for the most part) as the Joes and don't have the same amount of accessories.
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12-08-2009, 08:29 PM | #7 |
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$8 hasn't stopped my collecting, bought most my figures at that that price and don't feel great about it, but don't feel bad either, of course the $5 is good, which I bought extra's for custom's/troop builders.
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12-08-2009, 08:29 PM | #8 |
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Personally, I think $8 bucks is too much for Joes whether its 25th, Modern Era, Rise of Cobra or Pursuit of Cobra line. I passed up all the time when I see figures at $8 bucks. Yes, even the Toys R Us exclusives FireFly, BBQ, and Snow Serpent!!
I couldn't even justify paying $6 bucks, let alone at $8 bucks! I think I'm done with collecting figures at $8 bucks. So for those who are paying $8 bucks, you know who you are too, are you getting your monies worth? Do you feel its worth it? On the other hand, I see Wallmart at $5 bucks which I've been buying up a storm and I feel the price is just right. |
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12-08-2009, 08:30 PM | #9 |
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most of the time there 9.99 up here but i still buy them if i want them .. price dosen't matter to much
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12-08-2009, 08:31 PM | #10 |
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I think Troynos is right, it's clear that this is a temporary fix to phase out overstocked inventory of 3.75" Joe figures. Star Wars actually did the same thing by being lowered to $6 at Walmart. I don't mind the price of $8 since I'm selective of which figures I'm buying. I see a few things and buy it and let the rest dangle on shelves for others to buy. Also, I'm convinced that TRU will show us more love next year with 2 for $10 sales throughout the year.
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