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Do you think this guy is a scalper? Look at the pic.
http://cgi.ebay.com/TARGET-Transformers ... dZViewItem

Let's rob him of his goods...heh..heh..heh....

Obsidian_Prime wrote:Let's rob him of his goods...heh..heh..heh....

I was thinking of something far, far more severe...

I'd be happy to get my hands on ONE let alone 18.

What? Like not buying his goods and letting him wallow in a pool of unwanted wares?

18? Someone needs their nuts kicked in a bit.

What a major A-hole... He must either work at the store or the distibution center.

zatara1701 wrote:What a major A-hole... He must either work at the store or the distibution center.

Or bribed an employee. It happens. You'd be amazed at what people will do for $20-50.00 even with a job giving them a constant paycheck.

TRU stockers have been known to do it, many times.

It's nice to have an inside connection. Too bad none of us can get the same deal. =\

he has hasbro boxes in the back he must work there or something but to scalp that is horrible

in a world of power and money will no one sell me a g1 jazz repaint for store price...DAMN YOUZ DAMN YOUZ ALL TO HELL!!!.....?

I see the $18 price tag, and think it's a good deal, but thats because I'm used to seeing prices of around $28 for a deluxe (Australian Dollars).

As nice as this figure looks, it is still just the same old Movie Jazz with his damn awful hands.

Why is that bad? You could've called your local Target as well to find out what they had in stock. Those of you who just randomly hunt stores without a battle plan in place are just wasting your time. Be proactive. Find out the SKU #s, the DCPI #s, etc. Call the stores ahead of time with that information.

Watch the toy reports on sites such as Seibertron or TFW to see when figures start showing up in stores. If there's a news post on Seibertron tomorrow that says Movie So-and-so has been sighted, don't wait until next Wednesday to go looking for that figure. Figure out how you're going to obtain it tomorrow. If you wait until your next paycheck in 5 to 10 days, I can guarantee that that brand spanking new figure will be long gone already.

Remember, every time you point a finger to blame someone else (i.e. the scalpers in this case), just remember that there are three fingers pointing back at you. Take responsibility for figuring out how to obtain new figures. It's not rocket science.

Please top blaming the so-called "Scalpers". They're just doing it the smart way.

gumboluvu wrote:Do you think this guy is a scalper?

Yes, and an a$$hole.

Autobot032 wrote:

zatara1701 wrote:What a major A-hole... He must either work at the store or the distibution center.

Or bribed an employee. It happens. You'd be amazed at what people will do for $20-50.00 even with a job giving them a constant paycheck.

TRU stockers have been known to do it, many times.

It's nice to have an inside connection. Too bad none of us can get the same deal. =\

Or he did the same thing that my buddy Paul and I did last week. We called around to a couple of Targets here in Chicago last Friday. I gave them the DCPI # for Movie G1 Starscream. They pulled out 3 cases of the figure. We each bought one case and left the other case there. We didn't bribe anyone. We didn't do anything that any of you can't do. Stop blaming the stockers and the so-called "scalpers". Be proactive with your toy hunting, just like my buddy and I were last Friday.

Seibertron wrote:Why is that bad? You could've called your local Target as well to find out what they had in stock. Those of you who just randomly hunt stores without a battle plan in place are just wasting your time. Be proactive. Find out the SKU #s, the DCPI #s, etc. Call the stores ahead of time with that information.

Watch the toy reports on sites such as Seibertron or TFW to see when figures start showing up in stores. If there's a news post on Seibertron tomorrow that says Movie So-and-so has been sighted, don't wait until next Wednesday to go looking for that figure. Figure out how you're going to obtain it tomorrow. If you wait until your next paycheck in 5 to 10 days, I can guarantee that that brand spanking new figure will be long gone already.

Remember, every time you point a finger to blame someone else (i.e. the scalpers in this case), just remember that there are three fingers pointing back at you. Take responsibility for figuring out how to obtain new figures. It's not rocket science.

Please top blaming the so-called "Scalpers". They're just doing it the smart way.

No. It's scalping. Especially in this case. 18 of Jazz? Come on. What about Target's "oneper" rule? That's been violated obviously. You and I couldn't do that, but this guy can. Scalpers know the angles and they sure do know how to screw everyone they can.

You're entitled to your opinion, but turning a blind eye to scalpers even existing is just silly bullsh*t.

The 30 point + font in his auction is extremely annoying. Someone should kick his a** just for that. And then take his toys away.

Man that stinks. I feel deeply sorry for the 18 good honest collectors, kids, and Transformers fans that had it taken away from them.

I really think that taking away toys from normal folks and reselling it at twice the price is just plain wrong. It's illegal for people to do the same for supplies before a Hurricane.

Maybe they need to make that law for Transformers too?

Seibertron wrote:

Autobot032 wrote:

zatara1701 wrote:What a major A-hole... He must either work at the store or the distibution center.

Or bribed an employee. It happens. You'd be amazed at what people will do for $20-50.00 even with a job giving them a constant paycheck.

TRU stockers have been known to do it, many times.

It's nice to have an inside connection. Too bad none of us can get the same deal. =\

Or he did the same thing that my buddy Paul and I did last week. We called around to a couple of Targets here in Chicago last Friday. I gave them the DCPI # for Movie G1 Starscream. They pulled out 3 cases of the figure. We each bought one case and left the other case there. We didn't bribe anyone. We didn't do anything that any of you can't do. Stop blaming the stockers and the so-called "scalpers". Be proactive with your toy hunting, just like my buddy and I were last Friday.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. What the hell do you and your friend need an entire case of the same figure for? Seriously.

In that instance, it's Target dropping the ball and it's disgusting they'd do that for you or anyone else.

But now the whole "scalpers don't exist" thing makes sense.

EDIT: I went to Target one time, they pulled out a case of assorted figures and when I offered to buy the entire case, I was turned down. I asked why and she said "Everyone has to be given a fair chance to buy these. We have collector rules in effect because of that." I said I'd be buying one of each figure by buying the case and that it'd be the same if I just pulled 'em right off the pegs. She said "Then do that. I can't sell you the case because one of the figures has two of the same toy in here. We're not allowed to sell multiples to one person, especially collectors. We can only sell one of each figure to you at a time. If you want to make several trips, we can't stop you." I bought what I could after she put them on the pegs and I walked away pissed off.

So there's more to this story than we're getting. Either you have one of the sh*ttiest run Targets, or the idea of making a major sale let their greed get in the way.

Either way, it's ridiculous and they should practice what they preach. AT ALL STORES.

Seibertron wrote:Why is that bad? You could've called your local Target as well to find out what they had in stock. Those of you who just randomly hunt stores without a battle plan in place are just wasting your time. Be proactive.

"proactive", "battle plan", ...you know who I pity in all of this is the kids just getting into Transformers, and the parents who will be asked for toys that have all been scalped up. You shouldn't need a 'battle plan' just to buy something that is mass produced.

Not all of us want to spend substantial portions of our lives obsessing over what Transformers are about to ship, and what we are going to buy tomorrow, etc.

Autobot032 wrote:

Seibertron wrote:Why is that bad? You could've called your local Target as well to find out what they had in stock. Those of you who just randomly hunt stores without a battle plan in place are just wasting your time. Be proactive. Find out the SKU #s, the DCPI #s, etc. Call the stores ahead of time with that information.

Watch the toy reports on sites such as Seibertron or TFW to see when figures start showing up in stores. If there's a news post on Seibertron tomorrow that says Movie So-and-so has been sighted, don't wait until next Wednesday to go looking for that figure. Figure out how you're going to obtain it tomorrow. If you wait until your next paycheck in 5 to 10 days, I can guarantee that that brand spanking new figure will be long gone already.

Remember, every time you point a finger to blame someone else (i.e. the scalpers in this case), just remember that there are three fingers pointing back at you. Take responsibility for figuring out how to obtain new figures. It's not rocket science.

Please top blaming the so-called "Scalpers". They're just doing it the smart way.

No. It's scalping. Especially in this case. 18 of Jazz? Come on. What about Target's "oneper" rule? That's been violated obviously. You and I couldn't do that, but this guy can. Scalpers know the angles and they sure do know how to screw everyone they can.

You're entitled to your opinion, but turning a blind eye to scalpers even existing is just silly bullsh*t.

So am I a scalper for my buddy Paul and I buying 8 of the 12 Starscreams last Friday? I don't think the guy's doing anything wrong. If anything, he's hurting himself because there's no way he'll get top dollar for all of those on eBay. He has too many.

You know the name of the game players.

Seibertron wrote:So am I a scalper for my buddy Paul and I buying 8 of the 12 Starscreams last Friday? I don't think the guy's doing anything wrong. If anything, he's hurting himself because there's no way he'll get top dollar for all of those on eBay. He has too many.

No, you're both greedy, which is almost as bad. But that's just my opinion. Hey, you asked.

The a$$hole seller is doing a lot of wrong. Not legally wrong, but morally wrong. Bad Karma wrong. He'll be selling those one at a time for $18 a piece, twice the retail price. That's price gouging. He's a scumbag. Every time I see a kid and his mom or pop at a Target or TRU staring disappointedly at bare pegs and shelves, it is because of greedy dirtbags like that guy who played a significant role in that. Toys are for kids first, period.

This scalping thread nonsense has got to end. Hasbro has sold 6 million movie figures so far. If you think "scalpers" can effect the price of Transformers that much, you are kidding yourself. There are no such thing as scalpers, just idiot buyers. For example 08 Bumblebee...he will be available in 2 two-pcks and the next 3 waves. If anyone is buying it for over retail price they are just impatient and the extra money is worth it to get it now.

In case people don't want to read all the other threads on this:

There is a shortage of figures from Hasbro. You will have to wait to October till the shelves are flooded. If you don't want to wait, you will have to pay a premium to get them now.

Sportimus Prime wrote:

Seibertron wrote:So am I a scalper for my buddy Paul and I buying 8 of the 12 Starscreams last Friday? I don't think the guy's doing anything wrong. If anything, he's hurting himself because there's no way he'll get top dollar for all of those on eBay. He has too many.

No, you're both greedy, which is almost as bad. But that's just my opinion. Hey, you asked.

The a$$hole seller is doing a lot of wrong. Not legally wrong, but morally wrong. Bad Karma wrong. He'll be selling those one at a time for $18 a piece, twice the retail price. That's price gouging. He's a scumbag. Every time I see a kid and his mom or pop at a Target or TRU staring disappointedly at bare pegs and shelves, it is because of greedy dirtbags like that guy who played a significant role in that. Toys are for kids first, period.

Can you show me where it says in the store "Limit 1 per customer"?

Autobot032 wrote:EDIT: I went to Target one time, they pulled out a case of assorted figures and when I offered to buy the entire case, I was turned down. I asked why and she said "Everyone has to be given a fair chance to buy these. We have collector rules in effect because of that." I said I'd be buying one of each figure by buying the case and that it'd be the same if I just pulled 'em right off the pegs. She said "Then do that. I can't sell you the case because one of the figures has two of the same toy in here. We're not allowed to sell multiples to one person, especially collectors. We can only sell one of each figure to you at a time. If you want to make several trips, we can't stop you." I bought what I could after she put them on the pegs and I walked away pissed off.

So there's more to this story than we're getting. Either you have one of the sh*ttiest run Targets, or the idea of making a major sale let their greed get in the way.

Either way, it's ridiculous and they should practice what they preach. AT ALL STORES.

Well technically they have the stock, they're in the business to sell the stuff, and if someone wants to buy it, why shouldn't they sell it to them? It's a very fast turnover for the store. It's also good business for Hasbro and Transformers in general, because it helps them to shift stock, and it also means that, years down the line you stand a better chance of still being able to get a figure MISB.

Don't forget the scalpers are also taking on a risk. They don't know that Hasbro's not about to ramp up production and flood the market with the figure they just bought a whole case of. The same figure could wind up at a substantial discount, and the scalper would be stuck with unsellable stock.

Bumblethumper wrote:

Autobot032 wrote:EDIT: I went to Target one time, they pulled out a case of assorted figures and when I offered to buy the entire case, I was turned down. I asked why and she said "Everyone has to be given a fair chance to buy these. We have collector rules in effect because of that." I said I'd be buying one of each figure by buying the case and that it'd be the same if I just pulled 'em right off the pegs. She said "Then do that. I can't sell you the case because one of the figures has two of the same toy in here. We're not allowed to sell multiples to one person, especially collectors. We can only sell one of each figure to you at a time. If you want to make several trips, we can't stop you." I bought what I could after she put them on the pegs and I walked away pissed off.

So there's more to this story than we're getting. Either you have one of the sh*ttiest run Targets, or the idea of making a major sale let their greed get in the way.

Either way, it's ridiculous and they should practice what they preach. AT ALL STORES.

Well technically they have the stock, they're in the business to sell the stuff, and if someone wants to buy it, why shouldn't they sell it to them? It's a very fast turnover for the store. It's also good business for Hasbro and Transformers in general, because it helps them to shift stock, and it also means that, years down the line you stand a better chance of still being able to get a figure MISB.

Don't forget the scalpers are also taking on a risk. They don't know that Hasbro's not about to ramp up production and flood the market with the figure they just bought a whole case of. The same figure could wind up at a substantial discount, and the scalper would be stuck with unsellable stock.

Well said. Plus some people want multiple figures to dispaly one loose and one MISB.