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04-13-2009, 04:43 PM | #1 |
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Okay, so we've all come across killer deals on Joes before. But have any of you ever payed more for a particular item than you should have? Perhaps you were too eager, or made a rash impulse buy? I know I have. here's a few examples.
Paid $52 for a broken/incomplete mauler Paid $65 for a 1992 Headquarters with broken lights/sounds. Paid $10 for a 1992 Joe with loose limbs and faded paint. Paid $2 a piece for what I thought were classic 1982 straight arm Joes but, upon closer inspection, they were Lanard Figures!!!! arrggh! Am I the only one who has made such dumb purchases over the years?
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04-13-2009, 04:52 PM | #2 |
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Wow, those are bad.. sorry.
Nope, never gotten "ripped off" on a purchase. Gotten a Joe that wasn't in as good of shape as I thought (looser joints) and another that was more paint faded then the picture showed.
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04-13-2009, 04:54 PM | #3 |
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I've never been ripped off, but I've done some ripping off in my day. I once sold some boob some Lanard figures for $2 a pop who couldn't tell they weren't Joes.
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04-13-2009, 04:56 PM | #4 |
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i have pretty good luck so far not geting ripped off
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04-13-2009, 04:57 PM | #5 |
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What are Lanard figures?
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04-13-2009, 04:58 PM | #6 |
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04-13-2009, 05:00 PM | #7 |
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oh yeah. i'm sure we've ALL at some point or other paid a little, or a grip too much for an object of obsession - i.e. Joe's.
my solution was to flip the items to someone else for small profit, or to break even at cost. of course this doesn't work for all items, but most of the time, if you put it out there, someone will want it. sometimes you can resell and take a small loss. you can take those funds and purchase something you know will sell, or trade. small business, amigos. |
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04-13-2009, 05:02 PM | #8 |
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as far as price is concerned---if you agree to the deal....you cant scream "ripped off".
now when it comes to condition--the representation can be distorted....but even still, its still your call. |
04-13-2009, 05:04 PM | #9 |
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hahahaha
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04-13-2009, 05:08 PM | #10 |
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