Counterpunch wrote:bookofjunon wrote:Second, I did listenm to the other viewpoint, it makes no sense. Reproductions and KO's do not diminish the values of the originals in anyway. We are talking about toys here, considering MOST of them are worthless once they've been opened the point is moot.
Worthless? You see, this kind of statement leads me to kind of discredit anything else you might have to say about value and the secondary market. Stating that loose Transformers are worthless is a statement which belies a large degree of ignorance concerning vintage Transformers. The vintage TF market is almost exclusively loose figures. Boxed toys have a premium which is at times staggering.
To a good chunk of collectors, yes WORTHLESS. Why are you even arguing that point with me? You don't agree with it fine, stop making an issue out of it.
Counterpunch wrote:Third, I don't care if the hardcore fans agree or not, I consider myself a very hardcore fan and I don't care. If it allows someone to get a figure they want, complete with a box who cares. Obviously Hasbro doesn't so why the hell should any of you? That to me is retarded.
Did you read the part where I said that these things were acceptable alternatives, if and only if they provide different trade and date stamping?
I don’t think you did.
Also, that word ‘retarded’…you keep using it, but I do not think it means what you think it means.
Retarded - Slow, stupid. Seems like a good fit to me. As for the date stamping, WHO CARES! Honestly, it doesn't affect how you collect, or how I collect or how anyone collects. You're making an issue of a non issue and looki pretty silly doing it.
Counterpunch wrote:[Also, the “I don’t care what the majority of those interested in the subject thinks, but I demand they agree with my viewpoint! nownownow!” view, well, it’s…it’s retarded.
Never said that, again, if you are going to debate, quote what I said, don't make **** up.
Counterpunch wrote:Fourth, the fact I called the viewpoint retarded has nothing to do with whether or not I understand it.
WRONG.
It has everything to do with whether you understand it.
UHHHHH WRONG!!!!!!! You're either trying to provoke me into a fight or you actually don't know what you are talking about, I'm beginning to think it's a bit of both...
Calling an opinion stupid has no bearing on whether or not someone understands said point. You obviously have a great deal to learn about opposing viewpoints. NOTHING!
Counterpunch wrote:I think it's a stupid view, that is MY opinion, no one asked you to agree with it.
No one said I couldn’t shove that viewpoint in the fire and see if it holds up either.
LOL, are freaking serious???? My view holds up as well as yours or anyone elses does. Do you live my life? Do you see the world through my eyes? No. So guess what, until you do STFU.
Counterpunch wrote:Fifth, When Hasbro or Takara decides to care about these, maybe I will too, until then to those who want them, fill yer boots. I'll take the Metroplex until I can find a G1 original for 100 bucks still sealed in its box with no stickers applied.
I got mine for $65. Best of luck.
Pics plz, I'm not inclined to believe you, I don't think your telling the truth. So lets see this so called 65 dollar shipped Metroplex with no stickers, MISB.