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09-22-2011, 10:49 PM | #2151 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Springfield
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including hazard vipers - a least a half a dozen
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09-23-2011, 12:02 AM | #2152 |
Decepto Viper Commander
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 427
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Fast draw you have me... Thankyou.
We have a great gi joe community round here and i am to be part of it. You lead by great example. My issue is and has been for years I think some people troopbuild so crazy it ruins it for other fans. Just like scalpers ruin it for fans too. I'm not comparing and saying its the same because I know troopbuilders are def fans. It makes me laugh when someone says I need ten more whatever, when I know some fans can't find any. I agree with fastdraw a big part is supply and demand. Seems fans fight just to get joes on the shelves all over the country now. Any botfans need a grapple or lugnut, saw them at the tj max in warwick. |
09-23-2011, 02:20 AM | #2153 |
Zombie-Viper Disposal
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 1,758
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Squibbles- you make some great points and I completely understand how you feel. The hobby definitely comes with its frustrations, I can't tell you how many times over the last 4 years that I've shown up somewhere like 20 minutes too late and all the good figures from a wave have been taken. But I think if one continues to put a reasonable effort into the hunt, it can be a very rewarding experience. I know it sounds blunt, but the old "early bird gets the worm" philosophy is true indeed in the world of figure hunting at retail. The only thing I would slightly differ with you on is "leaving good figures for everybody else". My rule is, typically, if I see it and it's a popular or in-demand figure, I usually buy it. I'm not going to leave a desirable figure swinging there on the pegs for some douchebag lurker or scalper to come along and take, regardless of whether or not I have the peace of mind in thinking that someone who needs it might get it. I am a retail reconnaissance soldier and NO store shelf is safe! Always bring that sh*t home with you, lol. If I don't keep it for myself (which is my prerogative since I took the time to hunt for it), I will almost always sell it to someone I know on here that's looking for it. And like Fast-Draw, for example (who I've bought from on several occasions, and is an honest and helpful guy as most of you know... Pardon the ass-kissing!), I'm honestly not in it for a monetary profit and will gladly sell it at cost. The bigger profit for me is knowing that someone I know got why they wanted and that they will in turn help me out someday when I need something that they have. It's great to have so many pairs of eyes on your side helping you out and it forms a solid network, especially when there's not a lot of competition and you're looking for different things.
That having been said, I think a reasonable amount of army building is acceptable, but if some dude decides to travel around the state to consciously swipe every single one of a character from every store just to be selfish, that's different. I think any army builder knows inside that you really CAN eventually have "enough" of one figure, haha. I think the biggest overall problem with the world of Joe and the reason we're having this conversation in the first place is that there just aren't enough figures in stores. Imagine one of those huge Star Wars or Green Lantern displays at TRU just packed with vipers and troopers and such- they would all sell! Anyway, best of luck to all of you here during the hunt, and at the end of the day, be thankful for what we do have. |
09-23-2011, 02:41 AM | #2154 |
Zombie-Viper Disposal
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Boston, MA
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P.S. I sent you an email a few days ago about your Flagg. Not sure if you ever read it..? Let me know. |
09-23-2011, 07:37 AM | #2155 |
Zombie Outbreak Survivor
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Doomstadt, Latveria R.I.
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Found two cobra troopers, will trade even for vipers.
I've got no greater issue than trying to build a squad of 3 to 5 vipers. Stores don't stock for shit, and anyone who wants to army build should. Scalpers are fuckers, but they are the ones selling on ebay. Like I said, I'll get them off ebay cause I'm at work all day with my first baby at 7 months old at home after work. Snooze=Lose. I can accept that, but I don't have to like it. ;)
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09-23-2011, 08:57 AM | #2156 |
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Bristol, RI
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Seeing recent posts from Squibbles and Destro are the prime examples why I stopped collecting and have pretty much sold off all my stuff except for 1 bin of stuff I refuse to part with. Also because in the past I found stuff I knew some people were looking for, grabbed it for them and then I find out a couple of meets came and went and I was not told or invited...not trying to sound like I'm complaining, but just don't think that's very cool...
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09-23-2011, 09:37 AM | #2157 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Springfield
Posts: 90
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ALL YOU GUYS ARE REALLY HOOKED ON THE "PLASTIC CRACK" - I am too but trying to rehab the problem but i keep buying more ARAH stuff. I should start a support group for PLASTIC CRACK.
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09-23-2011, 10:53 AM | #2158 |
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 4,187
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I've been helped out by many RI Tankers - either meeting in a parking lot to buy figures or get a tip on something I want. I only feel badly I can't return the favor as my hunting time is severely restricted thanks to 2 kids, like Destro's Son.
@ Destro's Son, don't lose hope. The Vipers are out there. If by any chance I find them, I'll buy them for you. And check your PM box. |
09-23-2011, 01:05 PM | #2159 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: May 2008
Location: East Coast
Posts: 1,874
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I guess I'm going to need to post a novel so stay tuned for my post!!!!!!!!!!!
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09-23-2011, 01:09 PM | #2160 |
Zombie-Viper Disposal
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