READ FIRST POST! [iminime] Wall Street Killer - Patrick Bateman

[greatlakes6]

Seems to me you need to maybe focus on one figure at a time buddy. Especially if your dealing with customs that are going to run you $500-whatever on the aftermarket. I know it's easy to burn through money really quickly collecting so its probably not a good idea to pm a ton of different people about a multitude of different figures unless you have the money ready to go for ALL OF THEM. And if something does come up and your not able to go through with the deal let them know instead of cutting off all comunication. I'd also refrain from pm too many people at one time. PM one at a time and give them a few days to respond before moving onto the next so you don't create confusion or piss anybody off by telling them you'd buy something just to turn around and say the deals off. Also there's a wealth of information on these boards for just about every figure out there, so it's really not necessary to ask the seller a ton of questions unless it applies to the specific item they'd be selling you. I'm not trying to single you out or sound like a know it all by the way. I'm relatively new here too and while I don't think it's really hard to break into dealing with people here, I defiantly think there's a proper etiquette to go by when dealing with others. And if you stray to far it easy to get a bad reputation as someone who's difficult to deal with.

Well said.

 

[Hydeous]

Seems to me you need to maybe focus on one figure at a time buddy. Especially if your dealing with customs that are going to run you $500-whatever on the aftermarket. I know it's easy to burn through money really quickly collecting so its probably not a good idea to pm a ton of different people about a multitude of different figures unless you have the money ready to go for ALL OF THEM. And if something does come up and your not able to go through with the deal let them know instead of cutting off all comunication. I'd also refrain from pm too many people at one time. PM one at a time and give them a few days to respond before moving onto the next so you don't create confusion or piss anybody off by telling them you'd buy something just to turn around and say the deals off. Also there's a wealth of information on these boards for just about every figure out there, so it's really not necessary to ask the seller a ton of questions unless it applies to the specific item they'd be selling you. I'm not trying to single you out or sound like a know it all by the way. I'm relatively new here too and while I don't think it's really hard to break into dealing with people here, I defiantly think there's a proper etiquette to go by when dealing with others. And if you stray to far it easy to get a bad reputation as someone who's difficult to deal with.

Well said. But actually he didnt do just PMing everyone.

Hed make an offer and a deal, only to respond a few days later saying that he dont have the money yet, renegotiate the price again, give new excuses and repeat the same question that was already asked (and answered) a few days ago multiple times over and over again.

 

[chubbyman]

Suit and body are on it's way but it's funny that I finally found a use for this thing sitting on my desk for a few months...

 

[turbo.VS.ozone]

Thats a great idea! They sell these sketch dolls at ikea. Great way to display the clothing and allow it to keep its shape

 

[darkandrew]

Hi to all i only ask if anyone sell the head with blood because don't use it contact me for talking about. Thanks

 

[sparkstron73]

I got a message too after my post
Sorry andrew for yanking your chain

Seen your collection, am sure you are genuinely interested, as was I in getting the figure.
But if you want to rub people up the wrong way your going the right way about it
Don't see what people have against italian's as I have seen on ebay "no bidders from italy"
Is it notorious for scammers or just not easy to track packages?

 

[Raymond F.]

Italian post is notoriously the worst for shipping to and from. In terms of prices, time, not a lot of tracking options.

With the ****ty eBay buyer protection if you don't have a tracking number and the thing gets lost you have to pay for it. Usually it's just some ******* impatient buyer who opens up a case, you lose it and pay, get negative feedback and a week later the package shows up and the ******* gets it for free.

Doing unprotected business with an unknown buyer on a message board is even more shady.

No way in hell I'd ship to Italy ever. Brazil, Peru... Would not ship there either. I've had problems with Singapore too. But Italy is the worst.

Sometimes customs agents there actually steal the contents and ship out an empty box, or they simply don't deliver packages at all. Customs agents check almost every box and it delays it for weeks and weeks.

 

[sparkstron73]

Italian post is notoriously the worst for shipping to and from. In terms of prices, time, not a lot of tracking options.

With the ****ty eBay buyer protection if you don't have a tracking number and the thing gets lost you have to pay for it. Usually it's just some ******* impatient buyer who opens up a case, you lose it and pay, get negative feedback and a week later the package shows up and the ******* gets it for free.

Doing unprotected business with an unknown buyer on a message board is even more shady.

No way in hell I'd ship to Italy ever. Brazil, Peru... Would not ship there either. I've had problems with Singapore too. But Italy is the worst.

I don't deal with international or european buyers as a rule anyway as postage is too high for tracked.
Don't like to tar all with the same brush but you gotta be carefull.
Yeah low or no feedback is usually a good indicator that your gunna have your time wasted or ripped off so I don't blame any of you for not dealing or even considering an over the top offer.
Screams at too good to be true to me.
Then again this could just be a big wind up for attention.

 

[sparkstron73]

Suit and body are on it's way but it's funny that I finally found a use for this thing sitting on my desk for a few months...

Looks cool.
Wonder if they make those sculptor dolls/manequins in 1/1 scale that would be a cool coatstand?

 

[karamazov80]

With the ****ty eBay buyer protection if you don't have a tracking number and the thing gets lost you have to pay for it. Usually it's just some ******* impatient buyer who opens up a case, you lose it and pay, get negative feedback and a week later the package shows up and the ******* gets it for free.

Applies to eBay and Paypal. Sadly, this is the primary deterrent from me shipping overseas. As it stands, I'll only do it for people I know here, or those who have a really sterling reputation. There is a process eBay employed where you ship to a hub in the U.S., and are not responsible for it getting lost once it ships from this hub overseas. But you still would have to deal with "item not as described," chargebacks, and other such nonsense that can go wrong when you ultimately put a package in the hands of foreign mail carriers you aren't familiar with. I've had bad experiences shipping to France and Canada, among other places.

 

[darkandrew]

Is true is a big problem in italy because also a serious buyer like me have a problem to buy out of italy because more seller don't send here.
But i found an alternative for ship...is more cheaper but more fast and sure...i use the express courier like fedex...the last week i received a doll from Usa ship Monday and arrive to me Friday...i've pay like 90usd of shipment but i have the securiry to have my object in perfect condition. try this method and you don't have problem or is more safe then poste italiane!!!

 

[karamazov80]

I think it is true that packages shipped with foreign tracking indicating delivery are covered by eBay/Paypal, but when I tried to estimate a Fed Ex shipment of a 5 pound package abroad, I got an insane estimate (like $300).

 

[darkandrew]

The shipment from usa to italy of a doll like a hot toys box for dimension is 90usd used the Usps service called GXG (express guaranteed) in 3 days by fedex. is the best way to send to italy...for other country like indonesia, china or asia the price is more cheaper like 200-300usd!!! i don't know why exist this difference

 

[darkandrew]

Hi
to all i found a pieces of batemn DX but without blood on the screaming face...is already beautiful? Thanks

 

[Pajji]

You are determined...I'll give you that.

Congrats on the find Friendo

 

[darkandrew]

You suggest to purchase this version or wait to find a blood version?

You are determined...I'll give you that.

Congrats on the find Friendo

 

[Raymond F.]

darkandrew, it depends what you like better.

Blood version: It's nice because it's different, and it looks like the promo pics but really made to be worn with a suit, it does not make sense with the raincoat because there is no blood on the raincoat or axe.

The bloodless head can be used in any pose but is not as faithful to the picture the sculpt was based on.

If it were up to me I'd go bloody, bu it will be hard to find that head. You can always paint blood on it yourself.

 

[chubbyman]

my rationale is...what is a serial killer without blood on his face?

 

[turbo.VS.ozone]

True..I personally prefer the scream sculpt without blood because thats the sculpt I'm using for the "Hip to be Square" pose.

 

[axecutioner18]

I always go for blood. True to the source material it was based on and that expression with the blood provides quite a contrast with the other scowl sculpt...