Mace Windu Maquette

[Karma]

Don't ever invite a flipper into your house, you silly boy. It renders you penniless.

 

[nash]

This is just a cover; we're dedicated to a higher purpose. We're flippers for truth, justice, and the American way.

 

[Karma]

lol


the film script is as if it was the prophet (profit) to the forthcoming of flippers

 

[Bannister]

lol


the film script is as if it was the prophet (profit) to the forthcoming of flippers

Don't forget Feldman's last line in the film:
"How much you think we should charge em for this?"

 

[Karma]

Don't forget Feldman's last line in the film:
"How much you think we should charge em for this?"

almost autobiographical

 

[The Josh]

Everyone on this board has flipped something. I think the difference is when you buy something with the intent of flipping it from the start.

I don't blame someone for doing it. I really don't, but it does suck when you WANT the piece, but can't get one because the servers are slow and you can't get through due to the number of sclapers on trying to buy one just to sell it to you for 3X's the price.

That's what sucks. Again, I don't "blame" flippers because it also helps to pay for their collecting habbits too, but it does blow for those who actually want the piece in their collection.

I agree totally. Everyone when they sell something sells it for what the market will bring ya. That's how it works and so be it. I hate 2 read posts where someone says they're just gonna buy it for the total point of flipping. It kind of sucks but it's part of the game. So you deal with it and move on. You gotta do what you gotta do 2 make sure you get it.

I will say if someone asks me 2 help them @ SDCC, get something on the net, etc. Then they turn around and flip it right after they get it. Don't ask me 2 help ya ever again.

But take a moment to think about it. if you were not rubbing it in people faces would anyone say anything to you? Maybe and maybe not...How could they if you were not talking about it, but I guess I just don't see the point is throwing rocks at a hornets nest........unless it's to make fun of Kosmo!

I've seen way more talk from people here about how much they plan to flip or how proud they are than the other way around. At least over the last few months anyways. Not that I haven't missed a thread or 2.

I just think it's rude to be tossing it in everyones face. Yeah, I'm gonna buy that and flip it. Fine do it but don't come rubbing it in my face. I'm not on here talking about how I don't like it on a constant basis.

 

[nash]

I just think it's rude to be tossing it in everyones face. Yeah, I'm gonna buy that and flip it. Fine do it but don't come rubbing it in my face. I'm not on here talking about how I don't like it on a constant basis.

Why are you talking about your friend Bannister like that?

 

[The Josh]

I didn't name him. I was making a general statement.

 

[jason2885]

I've seen way more talk from people here about how much they plan to flip or how proud they are than the other way around. At least over the last few months anyways. Not that I haven't missed a thread or 2.

I just think it's rude to be tossing it in everyones face. Yeah, I'm gonna buy that and flip it. Fine do it but don't come rubbing it in my face. I'm not on here talking about how I don't like it on a constant basis.

I have noticed the amount of flipping or the talk thereof has increased by a good bit around here which is quite disturbing. If you dont want to keep the product dont buy it in the first place and if you are just doing it in order to turn a profit on it come on just go get yourself a part time job or something to make extra money. If there was no flippers, it wouldnt be so hard for people to get the items they want at reasonable prices. I know it is easy money but geez invest in something other than toys.

 

[nash]

I have noticed the amount of flipping or the talk thereof has increased by a good bit around here which is quite disturbing. If you dont want to keep the product dont buy it in the first place and if you are just doing it in order to turn a profit on it come on just got get yourself a part time job or something to make extra money. I know it is easy money but geez invest in something other than toys.

Or people should get a part time job to pay for the higher prices instead of complaining

 

[Karma]

I agree totally. Everyone when they sell something sells it for what the market will bring ya. That's how it works and so be it. I hate 2 read posts where someone says they're just gonna buy it for the total point of flipping. It kind of sucks but it's part of the game. So you deal with it and move on. You gotta do what you gotta do 2 make sure you get it.

I will say if someone asks me 2 help them @ SDCC, get something on the net, etc. Then they turn around and flip it right after they get it. Don't ask me 2 help ya ever again.



I've seen way more talk from people here about how much they plan to flip or how proud they are than the other way around. At least over the last few months anyways. Not that I haven't missed a thread or 2.

I just think it's rude to be tossing it in everyones face. Yeah, I'm gonna buy that and flip it. Fine do it but don't come rubbing it in my face. I'm not on here talking about how I don't like it on a constant basis.

truth is neither side is wrong, how can you say it's wrong for someone to buy something at $80 and sell it for $250 & use it to pay bill etc
This a prime example of capitalism on which our society is built on. I agree it's in poor taste to rub people faces in it but think it's in reaction the the name calling & bad mouthing of someone who buys for profit
In conclusion, if the prejudice towards 'flippers' disappeared then I sure the 'rubbing your faces in it' would disappear also



I might add that I would be lying if I said I never bought an item knowing it would increase in value

I doubt many people can say different either

 

[jason2885]

truth is neither side is wrong, how can you say it's wrong for someone to buy something at $80 and sell it for $250 & use it to pay bill etc
This a prime example of capitalism on which our society is built on. I agree it's in poor taste to rub people faces in it but think it's in reaction the the name calling & bad mouthing of someone who buys for profit
I conclusion if the prejudice towards 'flippers' disappeared then I sure the 'rubbing your faces in it' would disappear also

I agree capitalism is what it is and they are doing what they can to make some money. Truly where the blame lies is not with the flippers themselves but with the company who doesnt meet demand even though they could sell a lot more than they are now but they are not. GG is the biggest problem with understanding supply and demand and the aggravation that it causes for their customers.

I do like that Sideshow usually lets the preorders dictate the edition size which helps with prices on the secondary market, well unless you are looking at things like the Marvel dioramas but everyone at one time had a chance to have all of those at retail.

 

[The Josh]

truth is neither side is wrong, how can you say it's wrong for someone to buy something at $80 and sell it for $250 & use it to pay bill etc
This a prime example of capitalism on which our society is built on. I agree it's in poor taste to rub people faces in it but think it's in reaction the the name calling & bad mouthing of someone who buys for profit
In conclusion, if the prejudice towards 'flippers' disappeared then I sure the 'rubbing your faces in it' would disappear also

Buying something and selling it to pay your bills is one thing. Not even in the same ballpark honestly.

The thing is we shouldn't have to just like flipping/scalping/whatever so they won't rub it in our faces. Just because we talk about that we don't like it doesn't mean those that do it need to rub it in our faces. Unless people are being mentioned by names there's no need for those that do it 2 say anything. IMO at least.

 

[Karma]

I agree capitalism is what it is and they are doing what they can to make some money. Truly where the blame lies is not with the flippers themselves but with the company who doesnt meet demand even though they could sell a lot more than they are now but they are not. GG is the biggest problem with understanding supply and demand and the aggravation that it causes for their customers.

I do like that Sideshow usually lets the preorders dictate the edition size which helps with prices on the secondary market, well unless you are looking at things like the Marvel dioramas but everyone at one time had a chance to have all of those at retail.

Agreed but a flipper is an easier target rather than a faceless company

 

[jason2885]

Agreed but a flipper is an easier target rather than a faceless company

Well I have seen a lot of GG bashing going on lately and I cant say that they dont deserve it, but yes it is much easier to bash a person than a whole company.

 

[Bannister]

Why are you talking about your friend Bannister like that?

 

[The Josh]

 

[nash]

:chew:chew:chew

 

[Bannister]

 

[SolidLiquidFox]

Mace came back up for a few minutes again tonight but it sold out FAST.

There is still hope for those that missed out. Keeping checking that page.