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UnknownTrans4mingBot wrote:

Autobot032 wrote:

UnknownTrans4mingBot wrote:

DavidT wrote:

Gauntlet101010 wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... K:MEWAX:IT

It has ended now, but seriously?! No seriously?!


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It is very baffling.

Oh, I don't think so.

BBTS is known by many, but not all. eBay reaches a much, much larger number of people, and there are quite a few people who aren't in the know.

The seller should be ashamed of themselves for robbing someone blind like that, but it's not really baffling.

a working knowledge of google should be a prerequisite for using the internets.

Not true. There are classes at libraries showing people how to use Google. Because they have no idea what it is.

With eBay, sometimes the people buying are grandparents (with more money than sense) or people allowing a family member or friend to use their account and don't know how much the item is worth.

It's easy to get screwed, people have it happen all the time. "Caveat emptor" is listed at the bottom of eBay's pages. Let the buyer beware.

Many people will be kicking themselves if Has/Tak releases a MP quality Arcee in the future. I won't say that guy got ripped off - but he was willing to pay a high price. <insert RE 4 merchant voice here>

the igear price is very overpriced because he is the sole international distributor

THE PRICE IN CHINA IS ABOUT 55$, so come September, they should be in KOToys for 80$ or less. Careful not to preorder.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=6967341092

that is the final boxed price for wholesale, he is 480 chinese retail, 380 RMB for wholesale... , + Minimal shipping cost 10-25 RMB, nice of igear to mark it up 100%

Also this will be released in 3 colors

kotoys wrote:the igear price is very overpriced because he is the sole international distributor

THE PRICE IN CHINA IS ABOUT 55$, so come September, they should be in KOToys for 80$ or less. Careful not to preorder.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=6967341092

that is the final boxed price for wholesale, he is 480 chinese retail, 380 RMB for wholesale... , + Minimal shipping cost 10-25 RMB, nice of igear to mark it up 100%

Also this will be released in 3 colors

Noted.

We'll be able to buy them from your store then?

Counterpunch wrote:

kotoys wrote:the igear price is very overpriced because he is the sole international distributor

THE PRICE IN CHINA IS ABOUT 55$, so come September, they should be in KOToys for 80$ or less. Careful not to preorder.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=6967341092

that is the final boxed price for wholesale, he is 480 chinese retail, 380 RMB for wholesale... , + Minimal shipping cost 10-25 RMB, nice of igear to mark it up 100%

Also this will be released in 3 colors

Noted.

We'll be able to buy them from your store then?

yes, aslong as my above comment doesnt cause igear a major stir and get their panties in a bundle... we will have to wait and see, but thats what I see now, and thats what I should be able to do told what Im told now.

After careful consideration, I decided that valkyrie was the way to go. I think she has a better and sleeker looking alt mode. I enjoy the simple transformation. Everything had its place to go in alt mode. There was no arm just shoved underneath because it had no place else to go. The die cast on delicate warrior just seems to be added just to have die cast. I can live without the stand/sex toy even though I can see the appeal because both figures seem to be back heavy. The last consideration was the price and delicate warrior just wasn't worth the extra $30+shipping. Now I just read that KO Toys might get them for $80 which puts her closer in range with the price of Valkyrie. I might have to do some more careful consideration now, but I think Valkyrie is still the way to go.

UnknownTrans4mingBot wrote:After careful consideration, I decided that valkyrie was the way to go. I think she has a better and sleeker looking alt mode. I enjoy the simple transformation. Everything had its place to go in alt mode. There was no arm just shoved underneath because it had no place else to go. The die cast on delicate warrior just seems to be added just to have die cast. I can live without the stand/sex toy even though I can see the appeal because both figures seem to be back heavy. The last consideration was the price and delicate warrior just wasn't worth the extra $30+shipping. Now I just read that KO Toys might get them for $80 which puts her closer in range with the price of Valkyrie. I might have to do some more careful consideration now, but I think Valkyrie is still the way to go.

I'd still go with Valkyrie if you're worried about the money issue.
By the time you pay $80.00 to KO Toys (no offense to them), plus international EMS shipping, you'll still be around $100.00 or more.

Valk for me.

kotoys wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:

kotoys wrote:the igear price is very overpriced because he is the sole international distributor

THE PRICE IN CHINA IS ABOUT 55$, so come September, they should be in KOToys for 80$ or less. Careful not to preorder.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=6967341092

that is the final boxed price for wholesale, he is 480 chinese retail, 380 RMB for wholesale... , + Minimal shipping cost 10-25 RMB, nice of igear to mark it up 100%

Also this will be released in 3 colors

Noted.

We'll be able to buy them from your store then?

yes, aslong as my above comment doesnt cause igear a major stir and get their panties in a bundle... we will have to wait and see, but thats what I see now, and thats what I should be able to do told what Im told now.

Do you know when? I am planning to place a large order on there, and want it all to ship at the same time. Is there an approximate release Date?

I went ahead and pre-ordered one from Igear, the total shipped was $116.00. Like a previous poster stated if KOtoys sells it for $80.00 plus whatever the shipping turns out to be you're right back to $100.00, and according to KOtoys there is still a chance they might not get to sell it.

On a side note, this will be my first purchase form Igear. For those who have dealt with them before (especially on pre-orders) how did it go?

kotoys wrote:Also this will be released in 3 colors

I'm not ignoring the rest of your post but any chance you could spill the beans on which colors? One is pink obviously.

Flux Convoy wrote:

kotoys wrote:Also this will be released in 3 colors

I'm not ignoring the rest of your post but any chance you could spill the beans on which colors? One is pink obviously.

Green and blue, most likely, I'd assume.

All these toy makers, Hasbro included, can't seem to make an Arcee without a Paradron Medic repaint. (Green.)

I'm assuming the blue one, if it's made, will be Chromia or something.

Autobot032 wrote:

UnknownTrans4mingBot wrote:After careful consideration, I decided that valkyrie was the way to go. I think she has a better and sleeker looking alt mode. I enjoy the simple transformation. Everything had its place to go in alt mode. There was no arm just shoved underneath because it had no place else to go. The die cast on delicate warrior just seems to be added just to have die cast. I can live without the stand/sex toy even though I can see the appeal because both figures seem to be back heavy. The last consideration was the price and delicate warrior just wasn't worth the extra $30+shipping. Now I just read that KO Toys might get them for $80 which puts her closer in range with the price of Valkyrie. I might have to do some more careful consideration now, but I think Valkyrie is still the way to go.

I'd still go with Valkyrie if you're worried about the money issue.
By the time you pay $80.00 to KO Toys (no offense to them), plus international EMS shipping, you'll still be around $100.00 or more.

Valk for me.

actually you should learn some math

80 +15 = 95 for USA

80 + 17 = 97 for UK

netiher are $100.00 or more

no no that should read LESS THEN 100$

Please post correct info about my prices

Please do not Mislead people with disinformation

Thank you

How much is the pre order including shipping on the igear site? must be ateast $150 or more after shipping... right? i dunno, just playing the same game...

Also heard a rumor that one of thses ARcee's wouuld get KOed and sold for less then 1/2 the going rates, just gonna take a few months from what Im told.

If your very strapped for cash just wait until around christmas time, im sure the KOs will be around by then. This expensive and small of a toy can not last that long without being bootlegged

This 2nd version of arcee with diecast must really be top heavy. I bet SHE FALLS DOWN WITHOUT THE STAND 99% of the time, just a guess, but i guess that is why they NEEDED to include a stand. Personally I dont want a toy that I NEED to use a stand with to make it stand. Impossible toys can stand on its own, but I imagine the torso with ANY die cast, and she would for sure flop right to the ground. This 2nd versions legs look about the same, how can this version sustain the weight of the diecast part? how easily does she fall over on her owN? Can she be stood without a stand easily?

Her inability to stand one her own can probably be further verified through the photo used in that above taobao auction. Im sure she is sitting because she can not stand, not because she is too tired.

KO --can u make me a ko G1 Jetfire please? Would soooo buy it

vectorA3 wrote:KO --can u make me a ko G1 Jetfire please? Would soooo buy it

dont think anyone has plans for that atm

kotoys wrote:

Autobot032 wrote:

UnknownTrans4mingBot wrote:After careful consideration, I decided that valkyrie was the way to go. I think she has a better and sleeker looking alt mode. I enjoy the simple transformation. Everything had its place to go in alt mode. There was no arm just shoved underneath because it had no place else to go. The die cast on delicate warrior just seems to be added just to have die cast. I can live without the stand/sex toy even though I can see the appeal because both figures seem to be back heavy. The last consideration was the price and delicate warrior just wasn't worth the extra $30+shipping. Now I just read that KO Toys might get them for $80 which puts her closer in range with the price of Valkyrie. I might have to do some more careful consideration now, but I think Valkyrie is still the way to go.

I'd still go with Valkyrie if you're worried about the money issue.
By the time you pay $80.00 to KO Toys (no offense to them), plus international EMS shipping, you'll still be around $100.00 or more.

Valk for me.

actually you should learn some math

80 +15 = 95 for USA

80 + 17 = 97 for UK

netiher are $100.00 or more

no no that should read LESS THEN 100$

Please post correct info about my prices

Please do not Mislead people with disinformation

Thank you

How much is the pre order including shipping on the igear site? must be ateast $150 or more after shipping... right? i dunno, just playing the same game...

Also heard a rumor that one of thses ARcee's wouuld get KOed and sold for less then 1/2 the going rates, just gonna take a few months from what Im told.

If your very strapped for cash just wait until around christmas time, im sure the KOs will be around by then. This expensive and small of a toy can not last that long without being bootlegged

This 2nd version of arcee with diecast must really be top heavy. I bet SHE FALLS DOWN WITHOUT THE STAND 99% of the time, just a guess, but i guess that is why they NEEDED to include a stand. Personally I dont want a toy that I NEED to use a stand with to make it stand. Impossible toys can stand on its own, but I imagine the torso with ANY die cast, and she would for sure flop right to the ground. This 2nd versions legs look about the same, how can this version sustain the weight of the diecast part? how easily does she fall over on her owN? Can she be stood without a stand easily?

Her inability to stand one her own can probably be further verified through the photo used in that above taobao auction. Im sure she is sitting because she can not stand, not because she is too tired.

He said "around" $100.00. I'm going to go out a limb and say most people would consider $95.00 and $97.00 "around" $100.00.

El Duque wrote:
He said "around" $100.00. I'm going to go out a limb and say most people would consider $95.00 and $97.00 "around" $100.00.

ya i suppose

kotoys wrote:

Autobot032 wrote:

UnknownTrans4mingBot wrote:After careful consideration, I decided that valkyrie was the way to go. I think she has a better and sleeker looking alt mode. I enjoy the simple transformation. Everything had its place to go in alt mode. There was no arm just shoved underneath because it had no place else to go. The die cast on delicate warrior just seems to be added just to have die cast. I can live without the stand/sex toy even though I can see the appeal because both figures seem to be back heavy. The last consideration was the price and delicate warrior just wasn't worth the extra $30+shipping. Now I just read that KO Toys might get them for $80 which puts her closer in range with the price of Valkyrie. I might have to do some more careful consideration now, but I think Valkyrie is still the way to go.

I'd still go with Valkyrie if you're worried about the money issue.
By the time you pay $80.00 to KO Toys (no offense to them), plus international EMS shipping, you'll still be around $100.00 or more.

Valk for me.

actually you should learn some math

80 +15 = 95 for USA

80 + 17 = 97 for UK

netiher are $100.00 or more

no no that should read LESS THEN 100$

Please post correct info about my prices

Please do not Mislead people with disinformation

Thank you

How much is the pre order including shipping on the igear site? must be ateast $150 or more after shipping... right? i dunno, just playing the same game...

Also heard a rumor that one of thses ARcee's wouuld get KOed and sold for less then 1/2 the going rates, just gonna take a few months from what Im told.

If your very strapped for cash just wait until around christmas time, im sure the KOs will be around by then. This expensive and small of a toy can not last that long without being bootlegged

This 2nd version of arcee with diecast must really be top heavy. I bet SHE FALLS DOWN WITHOUT THE STAND 99% of the time, just a guess, but i guess that is why they NEEDED to include a stand. Personally I dont want a toy that I NEED to use a stand with to make it stand. Impossible toys can stand on its own, but I imagine the torso with ANY die cast, and she would for sure flop right to the ground. This 2nd versions legs look about the same, how can this version sustain the weight of the diecast part? how easily does she fall over on her owN? Can she be stood without a stand easily?

Her inability to stand one her own can probably be further verified through the photo used in that above taobao auction. Im sure she is sitting because she can not stand, not because she is too tired.

I didn't mislead anyone! I have no idea how much your shipping costs are! I do know that EMS is on the high side of the pricing structure and usually jacks the price up quite a bit.

And like it was said, I said AROUND $100.00

I never once spoke for you or put words in your mouth.

How dare you! You owe me an apology, right now!

El Duque wrote:He said "around" $100.00. I'm going to go out a limb and say most people would consider $95.00 and $97.00 "around" $100.00.

Not according to economists who work for companies and set their pricing. The reason that most items end in 99 cents and aren't rounded is because the average person will associate it with the dollars and not the cents(ie. $12.99 is seen as 12 and some change by most consumers). So $95/$97 is seen by most as 90 something, NOT nearly $100.

Take an economics class or two, it's enlightening to seeing how pricing structures work and the average consumer thinks.

Midnight_Fox wrote:

El Duque wrote:He said "around" $100.00. I'm going to go out a limb and say most people would consider $95.00 and $97.00 "around" $100.00.

Not according to economists who work for companies and set their pricing. The reason that most items end in 99 cents and aren't rounded is because the average person will associate it with the dollars and not the cents(ie. $12.99 is seen as 12 and some change by most consumers). So $95/$97 is seen by most as 90 something, NOT nearly $100.

Take an economics class or two, it's enlightening to seeing how pricing structures work and the average consumer thinks.

I don't care how many economics classes you take (and I've had my fair share) $95.00 is "around" $100.00.

I'm guessing there's a new knock-off called Pedanticron that we're all trying to discuss here?

i always round up so 12.99 is $13 to me. $95-97 is close enough to a bill for me.

Now for that KO Jetfire!!!! Put that bad boy on the development slate

Well, I just took the plunge. I must be insane. God help me if my wife finds out how much this one cost.

UnknownTrans4mingBot wrote:After careful consideration, I decided that valkyrie was the way to go. I think she has a better and sleeker looking alt mode. I enjoy the simple transformation. Everything had its place to go in alt mode. There was no arm just shoved underneath because it had no place else to go. The die cast on delicate warrior just seems to be added just to have die cast. I can live without the stand/sex toy even though I can see the appeal because both figures seem to be back heavy. The last consideration was the price and delicate warrior just wasn't worth the extra $30+shipping. Now I just read that KO Toys might get them for $80 which puts her closer in range with the price of Valkyrie. I might have to do some more careful consideration now, but I think Valkyrie is still the way to go.

Hmm, all very good points. That makes me feel a bit better about my purchase.

One day HasTak is just going to **** all over us Transfans and release a TF Movie 4 pack with Ultra Magnus + Armor, Springer, Rodimus + Upgrades, and Arcee...they'll even throw in a Cliffjumper remold with guns and all. It'll happen and when it does I will first hand punch HasTak in the balls...





Oh and they're also going to make another Bruticus with all 5 robots in Classics styling...

Def. going to happen.

that'd be super awesome --but at $200+ for that pack. Yikes!!!!!!