PF Maul Sales Method Poll

[DarkArtist81]

i totally hate this idea. because i joined the frenzy after they all came out i had to buy from outside retailers. and the ones that haven't been released yet just don't appeal to me. i hope this is the first and last time they use this method because if this is the way they do it, i think i'll just drop the line completely. just don't seem fair to me that my chances are limited to getting one even though i currently own all but one of their currently released PF. it also seems like they are forcing the newcomers to buy something they don't want to get something they do want. i also find it extremely strange that they keep testing the new methods of ordering on possibly the most popular character in the movie franchise....so if you are a Darth Maul fan you keep getting bent over one way or another.

Ditto man!!! Totally agree. I've been a loyal SDCC "Acolyte" since first I found them, and I have purchased so much swag from them since that day... forsaking food and other things to make sure and own the items I loved. The PF's have been nice, but not exactly ones I wanted so far. Luke/Yoda I DO want... but had to cancel for Jabba. Boba Fett is on order and is going to start charging next week for my first Flexpay.... and yet I am left out of the bracket for ordering one of my favorite characters of all time from SSC???

Doesn't make much sense. I know it's cool for those who DID order those items, but what about those who came late and are just looking for certain characters and not the entire line? Yeah, I know... we will still be able to find him and it takes a PF a while to sell out... but that is not the point.

The point is that we are left out at all.... Even though we are still fans and are clamoring for this piece. Just sucks IMO.....

I understand it from a business standpoint... but still makes me mad.

 

[PosterBoyKelly]

I think it's lame too, I mean just because you've purchased these FROM SS in the past makes you hardcore? Really? You're really saying you're a bigger fan and deserve the first crack? What about new comers? I mean I didn't know they even made PF's until like a year ago, does that make me some sort of unworthy chump? I'm glad this is for Maul, cause' I can care less, but if this happened with Palpatine I'd drive to California during shipping day and steal 1. I'd be so ticked I wouldn't even want to pay for it.

Plus what's wrong with the good ol' regular PPO? It's a matter of 1st come 1st serve and if you really are a hardcore fan you get your a** in the game and get it. You take off work or go in late if need be, or you get some 1 to do it for you if you can't. It's a hard THUG life being a SW collector, but aint it worth it?

 

[Customikey]

Elites within elites. Whatever. I'm still not a PF man, so I'm not really worried about this. Thinking about it if they tried to do this with the 12" scale...yeah, I'd be a bit ticked, but THE WAITLIST WORKS!

 

[The Josh]

Again there is nothing wrong with doing a rewards thing with the fans that have bought SW PF directly. It does not divide collectors into two groups. This isn't the rich vs the poort. Its just simply saying thanks to those who have spent their money directly with SS. As I said in another post I've gotten stuff like that for other companies because I've bought direct. It hurts nobody honestly to reward certain customers honestly its fair. It's no different than the Rewards Points Program IMO because if you buy direct from SS you're getting a reward compared to those who prefer save money by ordering with retailers. Should those folks be upset because they're buying SS stuff and not getting points. Also what about those that buy stuff during a PPO. We know about it because we're loyal customers who are also newsletter subscribers. Should those that buy from SS who for some reason (living under a rock ) that don't know and miss it.

Rewarding means some group won't fit in for whatever reason basically.

 

[geto10]

I have purchased a PF directly from Sideshow and I would like to order Darth Maul EX.

 

[DarkArtist81]

It's ok I guess... but it just sucks that some of the flippers who have bought PF's before will have a shot before I will. But I understand what you mean Josh. It's a perk for those who did order before.... and at least AFTER Boba ships I won't have to worry about it anymore.

But there had better still be Exclusives available afterwards or I am gonna be PISSED.

 

[The Josh]

Right it sucks donkey balls that flippers are gonna be apart of this. That's the bad part of any rewards program like this is that those looking to take advantage will.

 

[customizerwannabe]

I've ordered a Star Wars PF direct, but this exclusive is lame. Another droid. Ho hum. I'm gonna save some dough and buy it on ebay. This is about as exciting to me as a mountable mandolarian wall ornament. The PF itself rocks though!! BTW, even though I won't be one, flippers have the same right as the rest to order this. Absolutely nothing wrong with that.

 

[The Josh]

BTW, even though I won't be one, flippers have the same right as the rest to order this. Absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Guess that depends on how you look at flippers. Sure they have the right to order but they still suck donkey balls.

 

[El Roranous]

Guess that depends on how you look at flippers. Sure they have the right to order but they still suck donkey balls.

 

[customizerwannabe]

Pretty judgemental for a mod. I've flipped before. If you think anyone that flips "sucks donkey balls", they made a poor choice for a new moderator.

 

[The Josh]

Nice pic.

I'm not a mod here. So throws that one out the window. People wanna talk about how sale methods like this hurt collectors. Well, flippers hurt collectors as much IMO.

 

[DarkArtist81]

Well, when I say "Flippers" I don't mean those who have sold figures or statues for profit.

I mean those who buy something with the sole intention of making profit, without ever even thinking that they might own said item and keep it on the shelf. Those people just make me angry... they drain collectors financially and are no better than the common Leech.

I myself have sold things for far more than they were worth, as the market called for it. But they were usually sold in desperation and only after I had that item for a while. Everytime I did sell that item I hated selling and wished I could keep it. Never just used it as a meal ticket item with no intentions of keeping it.... that's just wrong IMO...

 

[The Josh]

Well, when I say "Flippers" I don't mean those who have sold figures or statues for profit.

I mean those who buy something with the sole intention of making profit, without ever even thinking that they might own said item and keep it on the shelf. Those people just make me angry... they drain collectors financially and are no better than the common Leech.

I myself have sold things for far more than they were worth, as the market called for it. But they were usually sold in desperation and only after I had that item for a while. Everytime I did sell that item I hated it and wished I could keep it. Never just used it as a meal ticket item with no intentions of keeping it.... that's just wrong IMO...

That's what I meant as well. Everyone has had to sell something at one point.

 

[customizerwannabe]

My bad. Thought you were the new mod. In that case, of course, negate past comments. Darth R. Get a life dude.

 

[lcummins]

I for one don't like it!!! Some have stated this is to reward loyal customers, but if you buy every non-exclusive Sideshow product put out, from a retailer, are you not a loyal Sideshow customer? They counter with that you are not worried about exclusives then, so what's the problem; well, maybe you didn't like any of the exclusives before, but you do like this one.

And then, we have the argument that it is no different than the Rewards Program! Well, I hate to tell you, but it is!! With the Rewards Program, you are making a conscious decision to buy from a retailer and not earn points. With the Maul pre-order, it's not your choice anymore, it's Sideshow's. They didn't tell you that you needed to have ordered another PF in the past to be eligible, so you are left out.

Again, as many have stated, why not just leave it as "First come, first served"! That works well, isn't broken, doesn't leave out a segment of your customers, doesn't penalize anyone, even new customers in any way, etc., etc., etc.

Really, should it be this much frustration just to buy a collectible when it is brand new? And for those wondering, yes I qualify to buy, but I still don't like it, because there may come a time when I don't! Have those who like this method thought of that? What if they did this with a brand new license and based requirements off of another existing license? Sound absurd? It's not! They do that in the automotive industry all the time; allocations to dealerships are based on what they've bought and sold in the past. The PT Cruiser allocations in the first year were based off of Neon sales, even though the two vehicles really have nothing in common! Think about it...

 

[El Roranous]

My bad. Thought you were the new mod. In that case, of course, negate past comments. Darth R. Get a life dude.

...or should I get some

No need to flip out dude, I am just trying to lighten the mood around here. This is a great community and I hate to see people fight over silly things. Everyone should be friends and respect the opinions of others. Long live the freaks-I love it here.

 

[El Roranous]

Gotta love Donkey Balls...

 

[The Josh]

I for one don't like it!!! Some have stated this is to reward loyal customers, but if you buy every non-exclusive Sideshow product put out, from a retailer, are you not a loyal Sideshow customer? They counter with that you are not worried about exclusives then, so what's the problem; well, maybe you didn't like any of the exclusives before, but you do like this one.

No, I don't think that because they didnt buy direct from SS that they're not loyal. It's about having bought direct from SS and spending your money directly with them. It doesn't say anyplace that you had to buy exclusive SW PF from them. You could have done it with the regulars.

And then, we have the argument that it is no different than the Rewards Program! Well, I hate to tell you, but it is!! With the Rewards Program, you are making a conscious decision to buy from a retailer and not earn points. With the Maul pre-order, it's not your choice anymore, it's Sideshow's. They didn't tell you that you needed to have ordered another PF in the past to be eligible, so you are left out.

The buyer has made the choice to buy not from SS but a retailer giving up any chance that something like this may happen. SS did not put a gun to anyones head and say buy from us and not from retailers. When you choose to buy outside of SS you give up the rights for events like this.

Again, as many have stated, why not just leave it as "First come, first served"! That works well, isn't broken, doesn't leave out a segment of your customers, doesn't penalize anyone, even new customers in any way, etc., etc., etc.

I don't know. I would have left it as is honestly.

Really, should it be this much frustration just to buy a collectible when it is brand new? And for those wondering, yes I qualify to buy, but I still don't like it, because there may come a time when I don't! Have those who like this method thought of that? What if they did this with a brand new license and based requirements off of another existing license? Sound absurd? It's not! They do that in the automotive industry all the time; allocations to dealerships are based on what they've bought and sold in the past. The PT Cruiser allocations in the first year were based off of Neon sales, even though the two vehicles really have nothing in common! Think about it...

Isn't this all part of the thrill of the hunt? I've been told about by so many collectors over the last few years. It makes it cooler(for lack of a better word) to have to go through this type of thing. Honestly, it doesnt for me. I just want my item and go on my merry way. Sure it could happen to us. Probably not but it could. If it does. It does. If SS did that type of move everyone would have the right to complain. The start of a line you should give everyone a chance because there is no history for that line.

 

[El Roranous]

Isn't this all part of the thrill of the hunt? I've been told about by so many collectors over the last few years. It makes it cooler(for lack of a better word) to have to go through this type of thing. Honestly, it doesnt for me. I just want my item and go on my merry way. Sure it could happen to us. Probably not but it could. If it does. It does. If SS did that type of move everyone would have the right to complain. The start of a line you should give everyone a chance because there is no history for that line.

I agree with you on this, it really isn't about the thrill of the hunt for me. Just give me my item and let me be on my way. I don't want to play any games.