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07-22-2010, 01:56 PM | #1 |
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i was looking at YOJOE.com and it shows the original price of vehicles, its crazy that vehicles that would be what is today considered Bravo size retailed for 6-10 bucks in the 80s and 90s. Now those vehicles are 20-30 bucks i later found this
Inflation Calculator | Find US Dollar's Value from 1913-2010 when you enter the year and price it comes out to about 11or 12 usd so if not accounting for new taxes, prices of plastics one could assume that they are making alot more money than they were back in the 80s and 90s, but than again it could be they have to make it this high because its not selling as well so they have to increase cost to make more profit, idk i guess what i'm saying is buy more maybe they can drop the price
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07-22-2010, 01:59 PM | #2 |
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the dollar doesnt buy what it once used to.The dollar has lost value over the years which causes inflation.The more money they print,the more you'll continue to see prices go up.Soon the dollar will eventually go bankrupt as confidence in a paper currency will Fail
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07-22-2010, 02:01 PM | #3 |
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While this may not be the popular answer, I can say that everything costs much more than it did back in that era.
From raw materials to machinery upgrades to conform with today's OSHA standards, manufacturing anything costs much more than it did in comparison in the past. It's a different global economy today. The government is much stricter with business practices, requiring manufacturers to accommodate for certain liabilities. Cost of living and production is up as is the pricing for most commodities as well as toys. I miss the days of picking up $2 Star Wars figures at the local Two Guys store when I was 7. |
07-22-2010, 02:01 PM | #4 |
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There are other factors besides just inflation.
Things cost more all across the board. Plastic is more expensive. Factory time. Shipping. Manufacturing the boxes. Design. All of it costs more then it used to. Steel brings up a good point with OSHA. Tougher and stricter safety regulations cost money.
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07-22-2010, 02:04 PM | #5 |
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I feel we ARE being ripped off. Ya inflation is rising and such..but i mean REALLY?!!! 10 bucks a figure? im sorry inflation or not...thats a straight up rip off no if ands or buts.
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07-22-2010, 02:04 PM | #6 |
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i was looking at YOJOE.com and it shows the original price of vehicles, its crazy that vehicles that would be what is today considered Bravo size retailed for 6-10 bucks in the 80s and 90s. Now those vehicles are 20-30 bucks i later found this
Inflation Calculator | Find US Dollar's Value from 1913-2010 when you enter the year and price it comes out to about 11or 12 usd so if not acounting for new taxes, prices of plastics one could assume that they are making alot more money than they were back in the 80s and 90s, but than again it could be they have to make it this high because its not selling as well so they have to increase cost to make more profit, idk im guess what im saying is buy more maybe they can drop the price As far as toys? The plastics may be more expensive than they were then. In conjunction with inflation you will see even more of an inflated price. Also, some things are completely outside the realm of the average in comparison to the national average and inflation. The housing market is supposedly down across the nation. Prices still increase here in NY. A 1 BR Condo is more expensive than a four bedroom house in other states. Don't believe me? Go and check the NY Times Real Estate or Newsday Real Estate. One last thing, you are always free to send a message to the retailer by not paying what they are asking for an item. Look at what happened with the prices of toys in the last year. They are starting to come down as manufacturers and retailers were sent a message. The trade off of course will be less product or less gambles or niche developments. |
07-22-2010, 02:06 PM | #7 |
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07-22-2010, 02:07 PM | #8 |
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I thought factoring in inflation was taking all that into consideration though?? Maybe someone with a finance or economics background can enlighten us. I know that the cost of oil(which relates to plastics) and other raw materials has gone way up over the past several years. Much more so than what is considered the standard inflation rate year to year.
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07-22-2010, 02:07 PM | #9 |
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I don't want to be 7 again. How about just back to the prices of the first few waves of 25th? $4.99 to 8, 9 10 bucks in a matter of a few years? That's false price hikes and simple greed. Once they know we're willing to pay whatever they ask, the prices will go up; from manufacturer to retailer to on-line scalpers who call themselves e-tailers. I can't complain, though. I'm chomping at the bit to get some of the new vintage Star Wars figures.
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07-22-2010, 02:10 PM | #10 |
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Even if I am I still choosing to buy them. 6.99 (You know, the price we're actually being charged by and large...) is not that bad. He-man figs, $20, DC figs $15... yea, I don't mind $7. If you feel like you're being ripped off, don't buy them.
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