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Re: Ovberpriced Items

Postby Rody » Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:16 pm

Here's a thought: perhaps Y-MSF should take the sea snakes, Giant Octopus, rock(s), maybe add another minor kaiju like Giant Condor as well as some trees and/or buildings, and release them all together as an "accessories pack", or something like that.

The price should probably still be lowered a little, but at least then it would be more worth the money.
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Re: Ovberpriced Items

Postby Godzilla 2000 » Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:28 pm

Rody wrote:Here's a thought: perhaps Y-MSF should take the sea snakes, Giant Octopus, rock(s), maybe add another minor kaiju like Giant Condor as well as some trees and/or buildings, and release them all together as an "accessories pack", or something like that.

The price should probably still be lowered a little, but at least then it would be more worth the money.


But who really wants an accessories pack? I mean who would waste their money on-

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

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Re: Ovberpriced Items

Postby RedZillaKing » Wed Jun 13, 2012 4:07 pm

Sigh, I must be coming down with something cuz I agree with this^. Even the SRP of 30 some odd dollars was pushing it.
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Re: Ovberpriced Items

Postby BandaiBandit » Wed Jun 13, 2012 4:49 pm

Ok, so if you think something is overpriced, isn't it buyer beware?
For example, Ebay has alot of good toys up there that are fair priced, and some not so much.
Finding a toy that is out of stock might cost a little more than one that is still being made.
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Re: Ovberpriced Items

Postby RedZillaKing » Wed Jun 13, 2012 4:52 pm

BandaiBandit wrote:[b]Ok, so if you think something is overpriced, isn't it buyer beware?

It's always buyer beware. However, if you have the money and the inclination, why not?
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Re: Ovberpriced Items

Postby Captain Aktion » Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:25 pm

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You're not, but why complain about a product you'll never buy anyway? And why does anyone need to convince you you're wrong? Who's opposing you in that regard? Oh right, no one.

Like seriously, has ANYONE bought the octopus and sea snakes? Anyone at all?

If you want to harp on Y-MSF, then do it. But dont create this false idea that all Y-MSF fans want to buy sea snake figures for $50. :roll:


This. Oh, and this:

BandaiBandit wrote:Ok, so if you think something is overpriced, isn't it buyer beware?
For example, Ebay has alot of good toys up there that are fair priced, and some not so much.
Finding a toy that is out of stock might cost a little more than one that is still being made.
Knowing your market is the real key to collecting. If I want an old Godzilla figure, I will pay more than average cost depending on its rarity and condition!
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Re: Ovberpriced Items

Postby Godzilla 2000 » Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:32 pm

That said, I REALLY wish I could find a Y-MSF Kumonga for under $60. :lol:

$60 for Megalon I can kinda justify to myself, but I'm basically paying that for a giant spider toy with a fancy name.

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Re: Ovberpriced Items

Postby GIGAN05 » Thu Jun 14, 2012 1:20 am

Who in their right mind would buy this Mechagodzilla for THAT price ...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Godzilla-Mech ... 58913de8cb

Outrageous.
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Re: Ovberpriced Items

Postby Cimmerian Dragon » Thu Jun 14, 2012 6:47 am

^ He's been up there at $500 for a long time know. In fact, the $500 BC figure is practically the poster boy for insane eBay listings. If sellers had a lick of sense, they could do a ten-second search and see what others are selling for, then realize how nuts their asking price is. Instead, they just keep it up there, year-after-year, waiting for an idiot to stumble in and buy it.

By the way, this guy has four available at $34.95:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-5-MECHA-GODZI ... 5894243a0a

Hm...maybe I should buy the $500 one anyway. :roll:
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Re: Ovberpriced Items

Postby wataru » Thu Jun 14, 2012 7:24 am

GIGAN05 wrote:Who in their right mind would buy this Mechagodzilla for THAT price ...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Godzilla-Mech ... 58913de8cb

Outrageous.


$115 S&H. Is it delivered by a hooker?
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Re: Ovberpriced Items

Postby Cimmerian Dragon » Thu Jun 14, 2012 7:32 am

Holy shit, I never even paid attention to the S&H charges. That is freaking hysterical.
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Re: Ovberpriced Items

Postby RedZillaKing » Thu Jun 14, 2012 7:36 am

Lol, neither did I. Probably because we figured nothing could surprise us after the 500...
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Re: Ovberpriced Items

Postby Dillyzilla the Kaiju » Fri May 10, 2013 5:31 pm

Well, Ultra-Act really comes to mind! For example, im looking for a Ultra-Act Gomora on eBay. I didnt expected it to be THAT much money because I can easily find a S.H. monsterarts Godzilla for around $40. Now because Ultra-Act Gomora is less detailed compared to S.H. Godzilla I even expected it to be less. But what do ya know, its like $139.99! I heard the only reason for this is because Ultra-Acts are rare! Wha? I can find like 10 on eBay. So there is no reason for this shit!
If I were looking for Ultra-Acts, I would go on HOBBY SEARCH. They sell things cheaper! ;)
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Re: Ovberpriced Items

Postby Godzilla 2000 » Fri May 10, 2013 6:19 pm

Dillyzilla the Kaiju wrote:Well, Ultra-Act really comes to mind! For example, im looking for a Ultra-Act Gomora on eBay. I didnt expected it to be THAT much money because I can easily find a S.H. monsterarts Godzilla for around $40. Now because Ultra-Act Gomora is less detailed compared to S.H. Godzilla I even expected it to be less. But what do ya know, its like $139.99! I heard the only reason for this is because Ultra-Acts are rare! Wha? I can find like 10 on eBay. So there is no reason for this shit!
If I were looking for Ultra-Acts, I would go on HOBBY SEARCH. They sell things cheaper! ;)


I dont think Ultra-Act Gomoras are in production any more. That's why the few that are left are so expensive.
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Re: Ovberpriced Items

Postby Dillyzilla the Kaiju » Fri May 10, 2013 6:27 pm

Godzilla 2000 wrote:
Dillyzilla the Kaiju wrote:Well, Ultra-Act really comes to mind! For example, im looking for a Ultra-Act Gomora on eBay. I didnt expected it to be THAT much money because I can easily find a S.H. monsterarts Godzilla for around $40. Now because Ultra-Act Gomora is less detailed compared to S.H. Godzilla I even expected it to be less. But what do ya know, its like $139.99! I heard the only reason for this is because Ultra-Acts are rare! Wha? I can find like 10 on eBay. So there is no reason for this shit!
If I were looking for Ultra-Acts, I would go on HOBBY SEARCH. They sell things cheaper! ;)


I dont think Ultra-Act Gomoras are in production any more. That's why the few that are left are so expensive.

Eh, I find that kind of a weird reason. There are millions of kaiju items that arent in product that are cheap.
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Re: Ovberpriced Items

Postby UltramanGoji » Fri May 10, 2013 6:33 pm

Dillyzilla the Kaiju wrote:
Godzilla 2000 wrote:
Dillyzilla the Kaiju wrote:Well, Ultra-Act really comes to mind! For example, im looking for a Ultra-Act Gomora on eBay. I didnt expected it to be THAT much money because I can easily find a S.H. monsterarts Godzilla for around $40. Now because Ultra-Act Gomora is less detailed compared to S.H. Godzilla I even expected it to be less. But what do ya know, its like $139.99! I heard the only reason for this is because Ultra-Acts are rare! Wha? I can find like 10 on eBay. So there is no reason for this shit!
If I were looking for Ultra-Acts, I would go on HOBBY SEARCH. They sell things cheaper! ;)


I dont think Ultra-Act Gomoras are in production any more. That's why the few that are left are so expensive.

Eh, I find that kind of a weird reason. There are millions of kaiju items that arent in product that are cheap.


It's a super-articulated figure of a popular monster. It's gonna be a lot of money no matter if it's OOP or not.
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Re: Ovberpriced Items

Postby Dillyzilla the Kaiju » Fri May 10, 2013 6:35 pm

^
So is S.H. monsterarts Godzilla. :D
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Re: Ovberpriced Items

Postby UltramanGoji » Fri May 10, 2013 6:36 pm

Dillyzilla the Kaiju wrote:^
So is S.H. monsterarts Godzilla. :D


It's not OOP though.
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Re: Ovberpriced Items

Postby Dillyzilla the Kaiju » Fri May 10, 2013 6:39 pm

UltramanGoji wrote:
Dillyzilla the Kaiju wrote:^
So is S.H. monsterarts Godzilla. :D


It's not OOP though.

Sure but I think once its is OOP I dont think they should overly price it. What was the original price for the figure?
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Re: Ovberpriced Items

Postby Godzilla 2000 » Fri May 10, 2013 6:39 pm

UltramanGoji wrote:
Dillyzilla the Kaiju wrote:^
So is S.H. monsterarts Godzilla. :D


It's not OOP though.


It also got re-released.

Gomora was a one-time deal.
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