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08-27-2009, 12:12 PM | #41 |
Rick Hunter
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LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Winning quote of the day!!!!! |
08-27-2009, 12:20 PM | #42 |
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We have a weekly collectible show here in So. Cal. called Frank & Sons. On occasion I'll see regular vendors from that show raiding the toy aisles, only to find what they purchased in their booth, on either Saturday or Wednesday, marked up to ridiculous prices. For that reason, I refuse to purchase anything 'current' at the show, sticking only to vintage figures & vehicles (which are usually there in droves).
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08-27-2009, 12:26 PM | #43 |
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That show sounds awesome. Wish I had something around my neck of the woods like that.
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08-27-2009, 12:34 PM | #44 |
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To me a scalper is he/she that loads up their carts with more than two figures, especially if they are a unique character. It's hard to say with a troopbuilder but easy with Say Paris Baroness.
Now what they do with it when they buy it, I dont know but it goes to assumption that they are gonna sell it on Ebay for more than it's worth. But Scalpers dont bother me anymore because I dont shop on E-bay anymore. I usually find what I am looking for through persistence. But who bothers me is the other collector that is in the aisle at the same time I am and puts his paws on the last Paris Baroness and holds on to it tightly and then proceeds to look for more, blocking my chance to find one myself. Let alone what else might be in there. I am also disgusted with the store employees that hold the stock for their homies...that is the worst. |
08-27-2009, 12:37 PM | #45 |
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no not a he/she
what ShockVal said this Chupascalpbra I have not seen one yet still waiting for Rex :( |
08-27-2009, 12:41 PM | #46 |
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"manager says cant bring anymore out but come back in a few days and good luck" I wanted to smack this guy that seemed like he was trying so hard to help but succumbed to the chupacabra manager in the back. |
08-27-2009, 12:42 PM | #47 |
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I figured it was mostly other Joe fans and I don't begrudge anyone from making a profit. I think Im just lucky to have so many stores around my area!
On another note I just realized comic stores carry Joes! (not a comic guy obviously) I was at Wallyworld and an associate saw me with an Ice Viper and told me about a comic store down the street, which I propmptly checked out. I bought 2 blue Hiss tanks (2000 version) for $15 each. Not bad I thought. Do all comic stores carry Joes? Mine has some VvV packs.
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08-27-2009, 12:44 PM | #48 |
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Man I hear you. starting to suck considering this is almost Sept. still no Rex in my hand or Baroness PP.If I find any I will let you know
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Was at TRU yesterday and they were stocking (wave 1 and 2) But this one guy told me that there was a Baroness all in white and he would try to get it for me...I tried to tell him No, you're probably thinking of the White Rex and i really want it....so he went to the back and gave me this BS story.
"manager says cant bring anymore out but come back in a few days and good luck" I wanted to smack this guy that seemed like he was trying so hard to help but succumbed to the chupacabra manager in the back. |
08-27-2009, 12:50 PM | #49 |
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Just wait, like true Rochester form, they will come in, lots of them...and they shall clog the pegs. We shouldnt be worried about getting Wave 3 and 4....we should be more concerned with getting anything beyond that until mid 2010! |
08-27-2009, 12:55 PM | #50 |
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Same here.
Anybody who buys an item with the sole purpose of selling it fro a profit is a scalper. (Hell, I've done it with PTE product.) If people would quit be so impatient and buying from scalpers, then the scalpers would be out of business. If you're patient, eventually all items will show up on the shelves. You don't have to be the first person to own something. Sorry man, I agree with what you're saying that folks should stop buying from folks on EBay but I think your definition of scalper is a little off because buying low and selling for a profit is the basis of our capitalist system. Now, if you don't believe in capitalism that's one thing but, if you do, then you have to acknowledge that the guy who buys all the Joe toys at Target is doing the same thing that stores or restaurants around the country do on a daily basis. The only difference is, one hawks his wears on EBay and the other puts them on a shelf with a price tag. Last edited by jaxscorpio; 08-27-2009 at 12:57 PM.. |
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