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04-22-2021, 10:05 PM | #31131 |
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I personally have no problem paying over retail for figures, but I thought this was a very interesting and insightful video on the whole aspect of reselling/scalping (specifically in the shoe game). I also really like how he’s very calm about the topic instead of the usual fanboy raging over not being able to get their item for retail
*for context: the shoe he’s talking about retailed for $170 but got “Cobra Islanded” by scalper bots and the CHEAPEST listing for a pair is $2500 Last edited by Yeet; 04-22-2021 at 10:09 PM.. |
04-22-2021, 10:09 PM | #31132 |
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I have no problem paying over retail for figures, but I thought this was a very interesting and insightful video on the whole aspect of reselling/scalping (specifically in the shoe game). I also really like how he’s very calm about the topic instead of the usual fanboy raging over not being able to get their item for retail
*for context: the shoe he’s talking about retailed for $170 but got “Cobra Islanded” by scalper bots and the CHEAPEST listing for a pair is $2500 I watch him sometimes and he is usually a calm guy. |
04-22-2021, 10:10 PM | #31133 |
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04-22-2021, 10:12 PM | #31134 |
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04-22-2021, 10:18 PM | #31135 |
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04-22-2021, 11:18 PM | #31136 |
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Paying over 45 at HIGHEST for shoes is nuckin’ futs to me......but 2,500? Sweet Zombie Jeaus!
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04-22-2021, 11:19 PM | #31137 |
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Accidental double post.
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04-22-2021, 11:35 PM | #31138 |
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I would love to get sneakers, shoes, or boots for that price if it were something I liked. Unfortunately, I don't like much in that price range. I do find it fascinating how some people are willing to pay so much for a pair of sneakers. That being said I've made some purchases some would consider ridiculous, so I'm not too different. I had to really check myself the other day.
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04-23-2021, 12:09 AM | #31139 |
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I'm probably going to get blasted for saying this but I guess you could say I scalp. I think it is fun. If I see a rare figure I get it even if I don't collect the line. I can use it as trade bait or make an extra buck. Its a toy its not the cure for cancer being sold on the black market. I used the money to buy other toys I want or just put it in the family account. If I got my hands on the Bludd figure I might have tossed it on eBay as well because I don't do the classified line.
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I personally have no problem paying over retail for figures, but I thought this was a very interesting and insightful video on the whole aspect of reselling/scalping (specifically in the shoe game). I also really like how he’s very calm about the topic instead of the usual fanboy raging over not being able to get their item for retail
*for context: the shoe he’s talking about retailed for $170 but got “Cobra Islanded” by scalper bots and the CHEAPEST listing for a pair is $2500
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04-23-2021, 12:36 AM | #31140 |
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I'm probably going to get blasted for saying this but I guess you could say I scalp. I think it is fun. If I see a rare figure I get it even if I don't collect the line. I can use it as trade bait or make an extra buck. Its a toy its not the cure for cancer being sold on the black market. I used the money to buy other toys I want or just put it in the family account. If I got my hands on the Bludd figure I might have tossed it on eBay as well because I don't do the classified line.
You can always tell a real scalper--the ones causing the real problem for toy collectors and kids (remember them?)--by their auction listings. They usually type out stupid shit like, "HTF!!! RARE!!!" They also tend to use BIN with insanely jacked up prices, have multiples of an item and the language skills of a 5 year old. My advice: quit buying from these fucks.
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