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Originally Posted by joedick
I get that A3U are good people, I've bought from them and have pre-orders with them, and they are excellent. But this sucks in my opinion. I get they're not breaking rules, and I am sympathetic to the challenges of small businesses, but it sucks when only a handful of outlets get something and they all jack up the price.
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1 - Does anyone here know for a fact what they paid for these figures? Not speculation, but fact.
2 - But for the sake of argument, lets say they paid the same as Walmart. If I posted up Netflix stuff for higher prices, would anyone here bat an eye? But yet a small retailer does it and suddenly the pitchforks and torches are out. Sure raise a stink. Maybe next time they won't even bother with that small selection and instead focus their resources on something else that won't garner them a punch in the face for simply offering the consumer an option.
Because that's what it is. If you don't like their price, then you have the option to not pay it, like me.
Do I like the price for Bee, no, which why I'm not paying it. I actually want one, but if I miss out on this one Bee, I'm not going to get flustered. Because missing out on an umpteenth Bumblebee isn't the end of the world, and I'm sure he'll get a re-release in some form. Or heck, in a new and improved form down the road.
IMHO, people are getting them selves all up in a froth over FOMO. The smell of desperation and fear of missing out lingers around here like a big wet fart in a small elevator. I've been collecting long enough to know yesterday's hotness is tomorrow's bargain bin staple. Patience is paramount if you want something at your personal price point.
And on a final side note. Did anyone take notice they were selling Commander class Rodimus Prime for $115, which is $10 cheaper than what TRU is charging? Guess which retailer I chose to buy from?
