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02-06-2020, 12:35 AM
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Phoenix
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 12,676
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02-06-2020, 12:35 AM
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#572
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A day without sunshine is like... night.
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 227
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Originally Posted by Gothamite
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You beat me to it, I was checking out and was going to post then saw you already did 
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02-06-2020, 12:57 AM
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#573
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Phoenix
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 12,676
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Originally Posted by Vykk Draygo
You beat me to it, I was checking out and was going to post then saw you already did |
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02-06-2020, 01:32 AM
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#574
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The Herculoids
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 468
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Originally Posted by Gothamite
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Well, that stung even more. ::sigh:: Looks like I'm just about done pre-ordering statues from my LCS. Even with my discount this is painful. Kind of a shame, as I've always tried to support the brick and mortar establishments, even at a bit of a premium. The problem is it's also eroding my excitement for the hobby (I've always preferred to go in and browse and buy). The same thing happened with my action figure collecting. With the demise of Toys R Us, my general aversion to Walmart, the spottiness of selection at Target and B&N being virtually out of the business model of appealing to collectors, I've all but abandoned that hobby. My LCS kept jacking up the prices and pricing some at eBay scalper prices for in-demand, hot or scarce figures and GameStop only gets in an occasional figure of interest. No more thrill of the hunt. It's rough being a dinosaur.  Some tough choices ahead....  Rant off.
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02-06-2020, 02:47 AM
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#575
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Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Rooftops and alleyways of Chicago
Posts: 1,122
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This used to be my playground.
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Originally Posted by JoeWorf
Well, that stung even more. ::sigh:: Looks like I'm just about done pre-ordering statues from my LCS. Even with my discount this is painful. Kind of a shame, as I've always tried to support the brick and mortar establishments, even at a bit of a premium. The problem is it's also eroding my excitement for the hobby (I've always preferred to go in and browse and buy). The same thing happened with my action figure collecting. With the demise of Toys R Us, my general aversion to Walmart, the spottiness of selection at Target and B&N being virtually out of the business model of appealing to collectors, I've all but abandoned that hobby. My LCS kept jacking up the prices and pricing some at eBay scalper prices for in-demand, hot or scarce figures and GameStop only gets in an occasional figure of interest. No more thrill of the hunt. It's rough being a dinosaur. Some tough choices ahead.... Rant off. |
Same here but with books and CDs. I didn’t even renew my Barnes & Noble membership this past December and I’m not sure I will. I’ve gone through Walden Books and Borders. Now it seems I may have to bid adieu to B&N.
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02-06-2020, 09:45 AM
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#576
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Sey hallo to my lille fren!
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 123
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Yup, Amazon is trying to close all the actual shops. When they do... poof! They won't be as cheap as before. Seen it with so many bussineses here in Europe (and webshops).
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02-06-2020, 11:56 AM
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#577
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Metal Men
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 10,347
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Originally Posted by Gothamite
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It's funny, I saw this in my LCS just last week and was really impressed. I thought "You know, if she goes on sale for less than $90 I'll bite".
$76 works for me, ordered. Thanks Gothamite.
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02-06-2020, 12:02 PM
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#578
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Phoenix
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 12,676
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Originally Posted by Augen
$76 works for me, ordered. Thanks Gothamite.
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02-06-2020, 01:00 PM
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#579
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I was arrested for selling illegal-sized paper.
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 2,845
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I got one as well. Thanks! I haven't paid retail for any of the Bombshell statues. They all drop in price at some point.
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02-06-2020, 02:20 PM
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#580
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A day without sunshine is like... night.
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 216
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Originally Posted by JoeWorf
Well, that stung even more. ::sigh:: Looks like I'm just about done pre-ordering statues from my LCS. Even with my discount this is painful. Kind of a shame, as I've always tried to support the brick and mortar establishments, even at a bit of a premium. The problem is it's also eroding my excitement for the hobby (I've always preferred to go in and browse and buy). The same thing happened with my action figure collecting. With the demise of Toys R Us, my general aversion to Walmart, the spottiness of selection at Target and B&N being virtually out of the business model of appealing to collectors, I've all but abandoned that hobby. My LCS kept jacking up the prices and pricing some at eBay scalper prices for in-demand, hot or scarce figures and GameStop only gets in an occasional figure of interest. No more thrill of the hunt. It's rough being a dinosaur. Some tough choices ahead.... Rant off. |
Guess I'm going to be in the same boat. My LCS gives me 20-30% off on my statues I get from him but Amazon is going even lower now. I have the Huntress and Catwoman (wedding gown cover girl) on PO from my local guy, but after that I believe I will be going Amazon from now own.
I prefer supporting my local guy but I can't turn down saving 20-40$ a pop.
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