timecrash set already on ebay?

Joined : 17 Feb 2007 Posts : 246

Man let the scalpers begin.I was trying to find out info about the sdcc exclusive cylon,he-man etc..and happen to see toyrocketinc selling the 2 pack for$60,and some other exclusives for up to $150! I couldnt believe they were charging for the marvel legends savage land set! No wonder people cant find this stuff at normal costs!I'm looking for anyone who can pick up the cylon figure!diamond says there$16,I'd pay $24 for a couple plus shipping! Help!

Joined : 01 Feb 2007 Posts : 654

Yeah, it's pretty disgusting. Capitalism in action, I guess. I love how these are pre-sold too, as though they know they're getting them for sure.

Joined : 17 Feb 2007 Posts : 246

The sad thing is their stating the exclusives arent known,yet their already selling? I remember few years back about a mego exclusive scam where they ended up all on ebay and not at the con,which collectors are still foul bout.I've decided heck with exclusives if I hafta pay crazy inflated costs! Good thing CO is pretty good at pleasing fans.I'm surprised they are allowed to presell.Another place is wanting$80 for the timecrash set! Nuts!Keep em keep em!

Admin Joined : 01 Feb 2007 Posts : 949

I wouldn't worry about their availability at this time.

Joined : 12 Sep 2007 Posts : 109

Joined : 16 Feb 2008 Posts : 375

will this be sold in the U.K, in the shops? because i've heard that its only been sold in the U.S.if its only in the U.S.A i'll cry....i will!.....I'LL CRY :'(

Joined : 01 Feb 2007 Posts : 654

I don't want to make you cry, but yes it will only be in the US, unless UK shops get ahold of some to sell, and those will sell at a premium. But you can always buy it here!

Joined : 09 Apr 2008 Posts : 63

This is exactly what gets me about not limiting the quantities of certain items.

It seems very unfair to sell an item that's of limited release without putting a strict limit on how many a customer can buy, since so many people lose out to those who grab as many as they can with the intention of reselling them at a huge profit.

I really hope WhoNA discourages scalpers by putting strict limits on any of their "special" items, after all, they're making a profit on them no matter what, but most of us just want to have something for our own enjoyment.

Admin Joined : 01 Feb 2007 Posts : 949

This is not case here as we only have a handful of people who ordered more than 2. We ended up with processing over 200 orders last night (I believe it was closer to 300 but who's counting at 4 am ;-)

Whew! It was fun, though, and hopefully there will be some left over from SDCC so we can get more for our customers who missed out. Will keep you all posted.

Jany

Joined : 12 Aug 2007 Posts : 292

Sadly I missed out. But I hope to order mine soon.