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10-17-2020, 10:23 PM | #1 |
Cobra Chaplin
Join Date: Oct 2008
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yeah, I might sound like whiney punk, but it was worth a shot...
------------------- This is just a general commentary on one of your potentially best toy series in the last decade: GI Joe classified. And I say potentially, because it is nearly impossible for fans to buy these figures without resorting to grey market purchasing, thanks to bots (at Hasbro Pulse) and volume buyers of the exclusives (Amazon and Target). I don't know if it is manufacturing limits or distribution channels, but it makes zero business sense to limit availability, because Hasbro only profits from initial sales at MSRP, not from grey-market mark-up. The fact that these exclusives are re-selling at 3-4x MSRP is not beneficial to the fans or collectors; it only benefits the grey-market profiteers. And although scarcity can amplify apparent demand, do you not see that it hurts the brand and consumer confidence. It would have been more effective to make this series DTC, perhaps via the Hasbro Pulse website or made to order like you do with Haslab, especially with the exclusives. That way you would profit the most from this premium figure, with the potential to do figures with lesser equipment at retail (like you did with the Dollar General exclusives of the 3.75" line years ago). This seemed to work well with the Snake Eyes and supreme Cobra Commander... The other real question is how can a Hasbro pulse pre-order be Out of Stock? The manufacturing run for this order hasn't happened yet, so shouldn't the Pulse orders be made-to-order and the cut-off date dictate how big the first mfg run be? The fact that bots scooped up the initial run is extremely frustrating, as shouldn't Hasbro Pulse orders be exclusive and limited quantity to members? The frustrations I've been experiencing is enough for me to forego this line, as I would rather PAY HASBRO for every single figure you produce, and give the grey market NOT A SINGLE CENT, because the more profits you HASBRO makes, the more likely you will continue to produce more figures in the line....and I know I am not the only fan who feel the way I do, if the fans at Hisstank.com are an exemplar sample. To put it simple: I (as do many fans) want to give you my money, and I don't know you don't want to take it, and if the classified figures are more of a service to the loyal fans who want to share in the brand with our kids, much like the success of the Star Wars Black series, why are you not following that already successfully tried, tested and true model? One would think that whomever is your brand manager lacks some understanding of their product, or just doesn't care. From a confused, extremely disappointed fan... who is losing love & confidence with the brand every passing moment, |
10-17-2020, 10:47 PM | #2 |
Poacher Assassin
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Living rent free in your head
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You’re right
It’s whiney |
10-17-2020, 11:07 PM | #3 |
Mass Nerderer
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Slitherin' around the tank- It's cool, though, 'cause I'm being "watched"
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It's much more pleasant and rational than the rant I restrained myself from posting last night. Has far fewer "fucks" as well.
But I wouldn't expect a shelf clearing " investor" to understand the frustration, so yeah, I get why it could come across as whiny to some people.
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10-17-2020, 11:14 PM | #4 |
The Man You Know & Love
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: In The Middle of a Late Night Crew Orgy
Posts: 28,210
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Sounds better than my letter to Hasbro.
My dearest Hasbro, Fuck you! And fuck that God awful mustache! Your dearest GI Joe fan |
10-17-2020, 11:40 PM | #5 |
Salty Scallywag
Join Date: Nov 2010
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Well I gotta love your passion my bronkies! I can feeeel your anger and it give me a good tickle in this late hour. I can't do alcohol now so this is what I am drinking tonight.
Keep it flowing! Peeooce
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10-17-2020, 11:45 PM | #6 |
Banned
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10-17-2020, 11:52 PM | #7 |
The Man You Know & Love
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10-17-2020, 11:53 PM | #8 |
The Man You Know & Love
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Quote:
yeah, I might sound like whiney punk, but it was worth a shot...
------------------- This is just a general commentary on one of your potentially best toy series in the last decade: GI Joe classified. And I say potentially, because it is nearly impossible for fans to buy these figures without resorting to grey market purchasing, thanks to bots (at Hasbro Pulse) and volume buyers of the exclusives (Amazon and Target). I don't know if it is manufacturing limits or distribution channels, but it makes zero business sense to limit availability, because Hasbro only profits from initial sales at MSRP, not from grey-market mark-up. The fact that these exclusives are re-selling at 3-4x MSRP is not beneficial to the fans or collectors; it only benefits the grey-market profiteers. And although scarcity can amplify apparent demand, do you not see that it hurts the brand and consumer confidence. It would have been more effective to make this series DTC, perhaps via the Hasbro Pulse website or made to order like you do with Haslab, especially with the exclusives. That way you would profit the most from this premium figure, with the potential to do figures with lesser equipment at retail (like you did with the Dollar General exclusives of the 3.75" line years ago). This seemed to work well with the Snake Eyes and supreme Cobra Commander... The other real question is how can a Hasbro pulse pre-order be Out of Stock? The manufacturing run for this order hasn't happened yet, so shouldn't the Pulse orders be made-to-order and the cut-off date dictate how big the first mfg run be? The fact that bots scooped up the initial run is extremely frustrating, as shouldn't Hasbro Pulse orders be exclusive and limited quantity to members? The frustrations I've been experiencing is enough for me to forego this line, as I would rather PAY HASBRO for every single figure you produce, and give the grey market NOT A SINGLE CENT, because the more profits you HASBRO makes, the more likely you will continue to produce more figures in the line....and I know I am not the only fan who feel the way I do, if the fans at Hisstank.com are an exemplar sample. To put it simple: I (as do many fans) want to give you my money, and I don't know you don't want to take it, and if the classified figures are more of a service to the loyal fans who want to share in the brand with our kids, much like the success of the Star Wars Black series, why are you not following that already successfully tried, tested and true model? One would think that whomever is your brand manager lacks some understanding of their product, or just doesn't care. From a confused, extremely disappointed fan... who is losing love & confidence with the brand every passing moment, |
10-18-2020, 12:10 AM | #9 |
Psych-Out's Intern
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Clifton, TX
Posts: 205
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Quote:
yeah, I might sound like whiney punk, but it was worth a shot...
------------------- This is just a general commentary on one of your potentially best toy series in the last decade: GI Joe classified. And I say potentially, because it is nearly impossible for fans to buy these figures without resorting to grey market purchasing, thanks to bots (at Hasbro Pulse) and volume buyers of the exclusives (Amazon and Target). I don't know if it is manufacturing limits or distribution channels, but it makes zero business sense to limit availability, because Hasbro only profits from initial sales at MSRP, not from grey-market mark-up. The fact that these exclusives are re-selling at 3-4x MSRP is not beneficial to the fans or collectors; it only benefits the grey-market profiteers. And although scarcity can amplify apparent demand, do you not see that it hurts the brand and consumer confidence. It would have been more effective to make this series DTC, perhaps via the Hasbro Pulse website or made to order like you do with Haslab, especially with the exclusives. That way you would profit the most from this premium figure, with the potential to do figures with lesser equipment at retail (like you did with the Dollar General exclusives of the 3.75" line years ago). This seemed to work well with the Snake Eyes and supreme Cobra Commander... The other real question is how can a Hasbro pulse pre-order be Out of Stock? The manufacturing run for this order hasn't happened yet, so shouldn't the Pulse orders be made-to-order and the cut-off date dictate how big the first mfg run be? The fact that bots scooped up the initial run is extremely frustrating, as shouldn't Hasbro Pulse orders be exclusive and limited quantity to members? The frustrations I've been experiencing is enough for me to forego this line, as I would rather PAY HASBRO for every single figure you produce, and give the grey market NOT A SINGLE CENT, because the more profits you HASBRO makes, the more likely you will continue to produce more figures in the line....and I know I am not the only fan who feel the way I do, if the fans at Hisstank.com are an exemplar sample. To put it simple: I (as do many fans) want to give you my money, and I don't know you don't want to take it, and if the classified figures are more of a service to the loyal fans who want to share in the brand with our kids, much like the success of the Star Wars Black series, why are you not following that already successfully tried, tested and true model? One would think that whomever is your brand manager lacks some understanding of their product, or just doesn't care. From a confused, extremely disappointed fan... who is losing love & confidence with the brand every passing moment, If we were smart collectors, we’d make people sit on that stock they scooped up out from under us for so long, they get sick of seeing it. I’ve got all five of the Wave 1 figures for sale on eBay, and I’m selling them for less than what I paid for them. Que sera. |
10-18-2020, 12:43 AM | #10 |
Space Cadet
Join Date: Aug 2018
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Send it!
Your points are all why I’m admiring this line and saying: “It’s nice to see the Joe brand getting hype and momentum but I’m sitting out on this line because life is too short to be trying this hard to get product”
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