I don't think those of us who put high faith into CC are just doing it out of fandom. It comes down to the fact that 1)they provide the best excellence in collectibles they can for the price, in particular the likeliness department, and 2)great payment options.
I'm sure Prime 1 is great. I've seen their stuff. But they are a Japanese company if I'm not mistaken(I know, everyone not in U.S., tough luck for us U.S. folk right?
) and so that means they go through sideshow, and while SS does offer payment plans, it varies wildly and generally they offer inferior plans by a large margin.
HCG gives CC a run for their money, but they are offering inferior product...I'm still tempted with the Aliens APC, but they should be ashamed of themselves trying to hawk that $200 item at best for $500....still the low payment plans makes me consider it. I don't think I'll ever buy anything from Sideshow.