bransen2099
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You're playing the wrong game if you're spending more money to get more points 
1/6 Hot Toys - MMS285 - Avengers: AOU - Hulkbuster
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boylost99
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Definitely. But some still do anyway. Its points inception.
Invictus Sol
No Life in the Void
B-b-but dem exclusives. 
I take your meaning, though... I guess I figure in for a penny, in for a pound. Whole hobby is a waste of money in my opinion, so I don't lose sleep over marginal savings.
I take your meaning, though... I guess I figure in for a penny, in for a pound. Whole hobby is a waste of money in my opinion, so I don't lose sleep over marginal savings.
LexiKon318
Super Freak
Man if you put triple points on Dark World Thor -along with free shipping and 20% off - it's going to make it more appealing ha
I hate to break this to you, but they are gaining in the long run. It's like a casino, the house always wins. You might save a little bit here and there, but in the end, you're losing.
B-b-but dem exclusives.
I take your meaning, though... I guess I figure in for a penny, in for a pound. Whole hobby is a waste of money in my opinion, so I don't lose sleep over marginal savings.
Yeah, I remember telling my girlfriends back in the days, that collecting comics was like an investment
Now I just accept that I loose a lot of money, but at least I'm happy while I'm loosing them. Collecting Hot Toys in Europe is NOT a good business. But I love the figures I collect, and that is the main thing. Right... Right...?
Invictus Sol
No Life in the Void
Hm, kind of regret bringing it up, but it's mathematically impossible for me to spend more on the fee/interest (so far I have not had .01 cent in interest) than I'm getting back in free travel insurance, access to airport lounges, etc. It would be more fair to say that people that carry a balance are subsidizing me and the CC company wins overall but loses on me as a customer. Anyway, let's get back to HB.
Europe is super expensive IRT this hobby and puts any North American complaints on price into perspective. Agreed it's all worth it in the end, though.Yeah, I remember telling my girlfriends back in the days, that collecting comics was like an investment
Hm, kind of regret bringing it up, but it's mathematically impossible for me to spend more on the fee/interest (so far I have not had .01 cent in interest) than I'm getting back in free travel insurance, access to airport lounges, etc. It would be more fair to say that people that carry a balance are subsidizing me and the CC company wins overall but loses on me as a customer. Anyway, let's get back to HB.
Europe is super expensive IRT this hobby and puts any North American complaints on price into perspective. Agreed it's all worth it in the end, though.
There is always that one guy who brings down the house
Yeah, listening to you guys complain about a $250 figure... it's like, we're paying $390 for that exact same figure. and when we sell it, we can get like $200 for it. But I'll stop bitching. I'm not a rich guy, so I just have to choose, but to me, it makes it more fun. I can't buy it all (I don't have room, even if I could). And sometimes you get lucky. You buy from a fellow collector, and the figure somehow gets through customs, and then you get a figure for like $250 + shipping. Those are the happy days
We don't like to think about such things. I mean, look at the conversation you spawned.
boylost99
Super Freak
Hulkbuster to me is worth it. This hobby like most hobbies are a waste of money but as humans our brain makes us need these hobbies.
I wish it was 2016 now.. come on time machine!
I wish it was 2016 now.. come on time machine!
boylost99
Super Freak
Haha there starts another debate on exclusives. I agree on the waste of money but what can we do. We are humans. We will always want more.
My local comic shop will give me a MUCH better deal that SSC direct on these, so I don't worry about points. I get some points when I buy the occasional exclusive, but I usually spend points right away.
Honestly the points are silly, I wish they'd lower the cost by 4% or something instead. Clearly it works for them as some people like them. People like the mental gymnastics to justify a "free" figure. It's not free, you paid for it. When you buy direct, you are basically overpaying for the item and the extra money you paid you are loaning to SSC until you use your points. People who hoard points are just giving SSC a bigger loan with zero benefits to you (other than potential psychological benefits).
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Honestly the points are silly, I wish they'd lower the cost by 4% or something instead. Clearly it works for them as some people like them. People like the mental gymnastics to justify a "free" figure. It's not free, you paid for it. When you buy direct, you are basically overpaying for the item and the extra money you paid you are loaning to SSC until you use your points. People who hoard points are just giving SSC a bigger loan with zero benefits to you (other than potential psychological benefits).
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DarkAngel
Super Freak
Sounds like you got a good deal
I do pretty well, but I also buy almost every Marvel Hot Toys figure, so the comic shop does well too. It's a win-win. I don't know why more people don't negotiate a deal like this with their local comic shop owner. The owner of my shop and I are actually friends now. He makes money based on how much I order (at a lower margin) and I save a lot over buying direct.
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Brainiac
Super Freak
but I like my psychological benefits
but I like my psychological benefits
Whatever works for you. It's like religion...I'm not a believer, but I wish I was. It makes people happier most of the time, right?
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DarkAngel
Super Freak
Very nice!
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Again..people need to stop acting like their life and experience is somehow the same that everyone has. It's fantastic to have a local comic shop where it's cheaper. I don't. And neither do a large portion of the people that collect these. And some people can't make it to the comic shop to order these if they are popular and sell out. You also don't factor in time, (my time is worth money) or gas.
I have to buy online. And when shipping is factored in sideshow is usually within 5-10 bucks (if more then anyone else). With the points/rewards it's cheaper. So if I'm spending the same on the figure why exactly would I go with another store that doesn't offer flex and doesn't give points. It's not psychological benefit, it is in fact actual benefit. It's not a loan. And it does equate to a free figure essentially. Just becuase you don't understand it or other people's perspective doesn't make it not true.
I understand opportunity costs and whatnot. I am just saying you could probably do better if you asked to meet the owner of your local comic shop and see if he will become a SSC reseller and negotiate a discount deal. I will save over $150 dollars (zero deposit) buying my Hulkbuster vs going direct with SSC. I don't think SSC offers anything that can outweigh this for me.
If what SSC offers you directly is better for you, then go for it. I enjoy going to my LCS, but I guess I could calculate the cost of my time, mileage on my car, and gasoline. So there are tons of factors.
I just think the points are silly. If you think you are getting anything for free from points, you're wrong. You paid for it already. I guess I am looking behind the curtain to see the real Oz. Some people don't want to look.
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