Thats fine its your opinion no problem its good to have supporters like you.Just as a like-for-like style comparison, ThreeZero, who to me would seem to be a similar sized player to BCS, right now has at least 30 current pre-orders, all of them distinct, individual products (not counting exclusives or the like as different products), with 27 of those still available on their site, and at least three that I know of that are unlisted but haven't hit release yet, so must have pre-sold out on the official store.
That doesn't include releases like Jaime Lannister, Arya Stark, or Ezekial, which either haven't landed yet, or are still gradually trickling out here and there, but are are not yet widely available. It also doesn't include any of the things they have previewed or announced, but haven't yet put up for order.
I feel a bit odd defending BCS so frequently of late, as I'm all for valid criticism, and they have earned their share over the years, and I've given enough of my own in the past, I guess I just don't personally see anything that warrants the ongoing predictions of impending doom. And I'm no bystander without skin in the game, I currently have 11 pre-orders locked in (counting 3 and 13), 10 of those fully paid up, so I'd be warranted if I felt a bit nervous, with that much money on the line. Thing is, I just don't. And that is not something I could have always said.
Also, given that BCS's items rarely sell out during pre-order, there's no need to do so if one doesn't want to, or feels in any way uncomfortable, so it's not even one of those situations where people feel compelled to order early or risk missing out. Sure, no matter the cause, delays suck, but are often unavoidable (certainly during the last 18 months), and are commonplace whether we like it or not. It's all just part of the game. and we all knew that already, As such, I'm not sure why there seems to be so much drama aimed at BCS to be honest.
Anyway, this is all getting a bit circular, and I've more than explained my own personal view on the matter, so I'll endeavour to shut up on the subject now.
But for some like me,and this is my opinion, are mightily sceptical.
To say they are doing well and better than earlier on their buisness venture without facts is a bit of a stretch you can look at companies house in the UK And see a decline in asssets and monies over the years,including their secured loan in 2017.
Understandable for the pandemic for the 2020 season perhaps but this looks like it could be a steady decline over the years as well.
If they cant get product out re manufacturing problems and cant even get them in production until now like Bond and Flash Gordan even though they have been on Preorder for over a year, that would worry me as a buisness owner let alone a customer, especially if its over 25 pieces.
If you cant supply the demand and get in the revenue then your buisness is bound to fail.
They cant rely on good will for long and keep taking deposits or full payments for stock that they cannot (even if beyond their control) supply reliably,customers just turn away and use other outlets or relinquish the want or desire for the product ,and that part of their revenue dwindles and all thats left is the hardcore supporters.
So I do worry for their future and that of those who have monies with them as at present, this collecting buisness is bad enough let alone with a pandemic and all thats going on with shipping and freight costs rising, product stranded factories with less capacity, so to say it will be no problem may be a bit optimistic.
And others like EXO 6 seem to be doing ok at present with production and they are a fledgling niche company,maybe because he has respect and close ties to the factories and the industry because he is there on the ground? And he updates his customers on here and email and tries to correct problems when asked.BCS ignores peoples questions on social media and have even got a TAD shirty with some who dare question pricing and quality like the dalek.
So again if they were more transparent and up front with customers who are waiting instead of leaving it to the last minute hoping it would go away,then they would not have horrible
Uninformed people like me criticising them.
To me, praising them for getting things ( in my and this IS just my opinion) wrong, would be like them taking a dump on my Kids on thanksgiving and me going on to invite them round for Christmas on the off chance they would bring me some goodies.(sorry)
