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Post by bettycooks on Mar 15, 2004 15:57:25 GMT -5
Isn't the retail cost of the Dopplegangland Willow figure the same as the other Willows, $14.95?
Why are they already charging $10 over retail for this??
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Post by Raven on Mar 15, 2004 15:58:36 GMT -5
Cinequest seems to be quite the money whore, taking a stroll thru the rest of their merchandise is quite a shocker.
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Post by CMK1887 on Mar 15, 2004 16:00:16 GMT -5
Their prices have always been a bit higher than any other online store. I don't know why they charge so much...
-CMK
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Post by bettycooks on Mar 15, 2004 16:05:05 GMT -5
Cinequest seems to be quite the money whore, taking a stroll thru the rest of their merchandise is quite a shocker. "Money Whore" that's great!!! They should use that for their slogan. You're right about there other prices too! they once had Bunny Anya for $250. It's now a steal at just $200.00!!! They have an Alias card for $1000.00 They are sooo nuts! I'm gonna spend a few minutes checking out more of these prices. LOL! |
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Post by bettycooks on Mar 15, 2004 16:09:46 GMT -5
Toyfare Vampire Willow $85.00!!!!!
Faith Angel Figure $39.95
Exclusive Fiesta Giles $100.00
Ikon Spike $55
Cheerleader Cordelia Variant Figure $150
Gotta stop it's too funny.
I can maybe see them trying to get more money for the older figures but Dopplegangland Willow just came out in the USA and they're are more due in April/May for just $14.95. Why charge an extra $10, plus more shipping?
And that Vampire Willow for $85 is just awful.
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Post by bettycooks on Mar 15, 2004 16:11:16 GMT -5
Their prices have always been a bit higher than any other online store. I don't know why they charge so much... -CMK When they add $10 to a just released figure and $70 more for Vampire Willow that goes beyond too high. It's nuts! I don't know why either, maybe their state has higher taxes? |
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Post by x-esque on Mar 15, 2004 16:22:13 GMT -5
Wasn't this 15.95 a few weeks ago? They really do seem to figure out ways to grab a few extra bucks here and there. They charge twice as much for shipping as other places, but they don't spend anything extra on shipping. Their boxes are Priority Mail boxes from the post office (free), and they pack with shredded newspaper (free). The actual shipping cost is a few dollars lower than paid costs. Plus, that shredded newspaper gets particles all over the figures.
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Post by bettycooks on Mar 15, 2004 16:25:56 GMT -5
Wasn't this 15.95 a few weeks ago? They really do seem to figure out ways to grab a few extra bucks here and there. They charge twice as much for shipping as other places, but they don't spend anything extra on shipping. Their boxes are Priority Mail boxes from the post office (free), and they pack with shredded newspaper (free). The actual shipping cost is a few dollars lower than paid costs. Plus, that shredded newspaper gets particles all over the figures. And even if you cancel they still make you pay 5% for a cancellation fee. That would be $4.25 if you order the Vamp Willow and then change your mind because you found it for $15.00 Pretty soon they'll charge for just looking at their site. A $25.00 "just looking" Bandwidth Charge! LOL! |
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Post by 13alex on Mar 15, 2004 16:36:04 GMT -5
I can pick up a fiesta giles for £24.99,
Leather Faith/Normal for £19.99!
Rip off merchants!
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Post by Faithfan on Mar 15, 2004 16:41:38 GMT -5
They do have an outstanding deal on the Cordelia bust! Only 19.99!!
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Post by BtVSFigs Admin on Mar 15, 2004 17:53:44 GMT -5
They wouldnt put them that high if some people werent stupid enough to actually pay them..
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Post by bettycooks on Mar 15, 2004 17:56:22 GMT -5
They wouldnt put them that high if some people werent stupid enough to actually pay them.. Exactly right. If they can get one person to pay $200 for an Anya they must believe they can get another. They did mark down Anya for $250 to $200 so it's almost like she's on sale!!!! Also the Dopplegangland Willow is the one that got me, $24.95 for a $14.95 retail item and then $85 for Vampire Willow??? |
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Post by bettycooks on Mar 15, 2004 17:58:22 GMT -5
They do have an outstanding deal on the Cordelia bust! Only 19.99!! I guess if I could sell an Anya for $200 I could afford to almost give away the stuff that doesn't sell quite as well. It makes up for it. |
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Post by ba|1 on Mar 15, 2004 18:00:52 GMT -5
Oh ! timeandspacetoys have sold an " exclusive  " brown hair buffy for 99.99$  what do people thing when they buy that |
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Post by bettycooks on Mar 15, 2004 18:04:49 GMT -5
Oh ! timeandspacetoys have sold an " exclusive " brown hair buffy for 99.99$ what do people thing when they buy that Cinequest has the same "exclusive" for $250.00!!! Hahaha. It's pretty repellent. |
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Post by bickle on Mar 15, 2004 19:38:55 GMT -5
I think some of their prices are based off eBay prices. After a white boxed Buffy sold for $90 on eBay, they bumped their price up to $100 the next day.
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Post by ba|1 on Mar 15, 2004 19:39:00 GMT -5
Cinequest has the same "exclusive" for $250.00!!! Hahaha. It's pretty repellent. Omg ! thats sick ! i get one on ebay for 7 euro .... loose (and i did customize her  ) |
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Post by SiteC on Mar 16, 2004 0:05:24 GMT -5
This is my new favorite word for scalpers. All scalpers from here on in will be referred to as money whores. |
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Post by bettycooks on Mar 16, 2004 21:39:34 GMT -5
I think some of their prices are based off eBay prices. After a white boxed Buffy sold for $90 on eBay, they bumped their price up to $100 the next day. I see that all the time, a seller will up the price of something because 2 people on ebay got into a bidding war. That's not indicative of the market but ebay now sets the price for so many markets, sometimes high and alot of times low. |
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" brown hair buffy for 99.99$ 
what do people thing when they buy that 
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