NECA has a game changing jaw dropper SDCC exclusive for 2018 - Page 27

Lil Karai · 06-07-2018, 11:06 AM

DAMN!!! Was as quick as possible, already logged into paypal, but hit some lag when checking out. Regular set sold out on me. I was pissed, but went back to the SDCC page and saw the turtles and street set still available and was able to snag one YESSSSSSSSS.
I'm going to go have a heart attack now.....

*I Crave Pizza No More* · 06-07-2018, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMasterTurtle

I missed on my birthday yesterday but practiced the methods this morning and was able to snag a dio set and a regular set. regular set is for a fellow dromer overseas. I really dont like this sort of stress and adrenaline when buying collectibles... something has to happen to change this

I agree. Didn't Nine Inch Nails recently do a round of ticket sales that could only be purchased at a box office? Obviously that's practical with something like these, but there's always this feeling that you're playing the lottery or something. It is extremely frustrating for people who do their due diligence but still miss out.

*Roseangelo* · 06-07-2018, 11:07 AM

Call me crazy, but if they let you add it to your cart, it should give you a reasonable amount of time to complete the transaction. POS systems are completely capable of managing inventory to be able to do this..

Nelson · 06-07-2018, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

Haha, just look at the screen that I got stuck at!
http://i.imgur.com/Ufvc8VUh.jpg

Oh yeah mine took forever at that screen too.

Happy times.

To be quite honest, the more angry we get the funnier this whole thing is

Damn pieces of plastic

Purse Grabbin Puke · 06-07-2018, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

Haha, just look at the screen that I got stuck at!
http://i.imgur.com/Ufvc8VUh.jpg

Same exact thing happened to me, then it said my payment method token expired and it wiped out my credit card info, and I had to reenter my info. I'm beyond pissed.

*Zulithe* · 06-07-2018, 11:08 AM

After failing yesterday and being pretty much in a dead mood since then... today I doubled my efforts and made it happen.

I strongly suggest people try THE APPLE PAY METHOD that's what I used... you don't get put in a queue... you just do Face ID or Touch ID and wait... and you are set.

twopinacoladas · 06-07-2018, 11:09 AM

Missed it...

Nelson · 06-07-2018, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

Call me crazy, but if they let you add it to your cart, it should give you a reasonable amount of time to complete the transaction. POS systems are completely capable of managing inventory to be able to do this..

I think even Mattycollector's horrible system was capable of this. Not 100% sure though (it's been a while).

*Autbot_Benz* · 06-07-2018, 11:12 AM

Here is Neca's Excuses in terms of ordering SDCC Merch

From NECA: "In an effort to keep things simple and recognizable, we have used the same rules, FAQs and purchase limits for years. There is only a set quantity each day (which we do not reveal, but it is decent). The sale starts at the same time each day since at least 2016. Purchase limits are the same as always - 2 per item, which means that you can’t get 2 figure sets and also get 2 figure diorama bundles… that would make 4 figure sets. The reason for purchase limits it that we know scalpers will be trying to game the system and we try to make it as hard as possible for them".

But I had one in my shopping cart! What happened?

From NECA: "Having something in your cart does not mean you have purchased it. That’s an online shopping standard… unless you have Ticketmaster money, of course! For everyone else, it’s easiest to think of the process like a vending machine… credit card validation goes in, stock comes out. The “line” at the vending machine is just happening in microseconds, but there is most definitely a line".

There are scalpers out there with bots buying them!

From NECA: "The system flags suspicious orders for us, and we review those manually. This results in some stock being freed up. That stock goes back into the next day’s quantity, so day 2 stock is always a touch higher than day one".

Why can't I get these in stores?
From NECA: "TMNT not only keeps any 7” scale we make out of retail, it limits the number we can make".

http://actionfigurejunkies.com/neca-...afj-exclusive/

*oldmanwinters* · 06-07-2018, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

Call me crazy, but if they let you add it to your cart, it should give you a reasonable amount of time to complete the transaction. POS systems are completely capable of managing inventory to be able to do this..

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Originally Posted by Nelson

I think even Mattycollector's horrible system was capable of this. Not 100% sure though (it's been a while).

Yesterday, that was how I interpreted that "Wait your turn" loading page that came up after I went from cart to checkout. I figured NECA had gotten smart and was offering a timed window for folks to complete their purchase. I gave them too much credit!

*go_ninja84* · 06-07-2018, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

Call me crazy, but if they let you add it to your cart, it should give you a reasonable amount of time to complete the transaction. POS systems are completely capable of managing inventory to be able to do this..

i actually kinda agree i mean if your in the store with something in you shopping cart nobody else can buy it. i think at least a time limit should be instated where if its in you cart more then 5 minutes or something you lose it, people cant even "one click" checkout like this

i dont really think the company cares, i mean they are making their money

DonnieLaForge · 06-07-2018, 11:15 AM

I don't know why anybody would try to use PAYPAL today when the entire Internet was telling them not to after yesterday.

*Powder* · 06-07-2018, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DonnieLaForge

I don't know why anybody would try to use PAYPAL today when the entire Internet was telling them not to after yesterday.

It's not a choice for some of us. Not that it matters when you've gotta wait in a queue AND for the BS shipping methods widget to buffer.

*wpugh2424* · 06-07-2018, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Slash32

I was able to get one today even with a bit of delay on their site

I used PayPal wo a problem

*Bauer536* · 06-07-2018, 11:17 AM

Did anyone get an extra set? I tried to purchase it again today with no luck. My info was supposed to be in, then all of a sudden, it wants me to enter more info, which was already supposed to be there. Now, it's back to the beginning.

Playmates should be ashamed of themselves for having NECA sell these cool-looking collectible figures as only convention exclusives.

You know what? Enough is enough. If Playmates doesn't give the rights to the comics and films to NECA, I suggest a Playmates Toys boycott. I'm so done with this.

*go_ninja84* · 06-07-2018, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DonnieLaForge

I don't know why anybody would try to use PAYPAL today when the entire Internet was telling them not to after yesterday.

i used paypal on mine because i tried saving my card info and it kept clearing it. at least paypal has my preferred shipping address and card info saved. plus its protected

mikey see · 06-07-2018, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DonnieLaForge

I don't know why anybody would try to use PAYPAL today when the entire Internet was telling them not to after yesterday.

I used paypal just fine yesterday.

mexichrist83 · 06-07-2018, 11:21 AM

So beyond pissed at how awful the NECA site runs. I kept playing with the NECA site after my last post and managed to get my card info saved so I was all set for today. I kept refreshing minutes before the sale and as soon as the Sold Out button changed to the Add to Cart button I hit it and went to checkout. Once again the wait in line BS started again and it felt longer than the one from yesterday. Then yet another hold up was the shipping options were loading. Why does that need to load?! It didn't need to load yesterday! Then the site tells me that my payment information expired so I had to scramble to paste my card number and retype my name, expiration date and CVV. Sure enough, it sold out again. This is seriously ridiculous and frustrating

*Bauer536* · 06-07-2018, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mexichrist83

So beyond pissed at how awful the NECA site runs. I kept playing with the NECA site after my last post and managed to get my card info saved so I was all set for today. I kept refreshing minutes before the sale and as soon as the Sold Out button changed to the Add to Cart button I hit it and went to checkout. Once again the wait in line BS started again and it felt longer than the one from yesterday. Then yet another hold up was the shipping options were loading. Why does that need to load?! It didn't need to load yesterday! Then the site tells me that my payment information expired so I had to scramble to paste my card number and retype my name, expiration date and CVV. Sure enough, it sold out again. This is seriously ridiculous and frustrating

That's what happened to me!

DonnieLaForge · 06-07-2018, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mikey see

I used paypal just fine yesterday.

Well, a lotta people drove without wearing their seat belt and didn't die yesterday also...

06-07-2018, 11:07 AM	#523
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 8,979	Call me crazy, but if they let you add it to your cart, it should give you a reasonable amount of time to complete the transaction. POS systems are completely capable of managing inventory to be able to do this.. __________________ www.ninjapizza.net www.colorsbyrosemary.com

06-07-2018, 11:09 AM	#527
twopinacoladas Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 717	Missed it... __________________ www.rj3d.com www.itstimetosplit.com

06-07-2018, 11:12 AM	#529
Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 8,279	Here is Neca's Excuses in terms of ordering SDCC Merch From NECA: "In an effort to keep things simple and recognizable, we have used the same rules, FAQs and purchase limits for years. There is only a set quantity each day (which we do not reveal, but it is decent). The sale starts at the same time each day since at least 2016. Purchase limits are the same as always - 2 per item, which means that you can’t get 2 figure sets and also get 2 figure diorama bundles… that would make 4 figure sets. The reason for purchase limits it that we know scalpers will be trying to game the system and we try to make it as hard as possible for them". But I had one in my shopping cart! What happened? From NECA: "Having something in your cart does not mean you have purchased it. That’s an online shopping standard… unless you have Ticketmaster money, of course! For everyone else, it’s easiest to think of the process like a vending machine… credit card validation goes in, stock comes out. The “line” at the vending machine is just happening in microseconds, but there is most definitely a line". There are scalpers out there with bots buying them! From NECA: "The system flags suspicious orders for us, and we review those manually. This results in some stock being freed up. That stock goes back into the next day’s quantity, so day 2 stock is always a touch higher than day one". Why can't I get these in stores? From NECA: "TMNT not only keeps any 7” scale we make out of retail, it limits the number we can make". http://actionfigurejunkies.com/neca-...afj-exclusive/ __________________ I respect what FW cartoon did for the turtles franchise but it is the most overrated and hard to watch of the 3 turtles cartoons.

06-07-2018, 11:21 AM	#538
mexichrist83 Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 273	So beyond pissed at how awful the NECA site runs. I kept playing with the NECA site after my last post and managed to get my card info saved so I was all set for today. I kept refreshing minutes before the sale and as soon as the Sold Out button changed to the Add to Cart button I hit it and went to checkout. Once again the wait in line BS started again and it felt longer than the one from yesterday. Then yet another hold up was the shipping options were loading. Why does that need to load?! It didn't need to load yesterday! Then the site tells me that my payment information expired so I had to scramble to paste my card number and retype my name, expiration date and CVV. Sure enough, it sold out again. This is seriously ridiculous and frustrating __________________

06-07-2018, 11:06 AM	#521
Lil Karai Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 891	DAMN!!! Was as quick as possible, already logged into paypal, but hit some lag when checking out. Regular set sold out on me. I was pissed, but went back to the SDCC page and saw the turtles and street set still available and was able to snag one YESSSSSSSSS. I'm going to go have a heart attack now.....

06-07-2018, 11:08 AM	#526
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 6,005	After failing yesterday and being pretty much in a dead mood since then... today I doubled my efforts and made it happen. I strongly suggest people try THE APPLE PAY METHOD that's what I used... you don't get put in a queue... you just do Face ID or Touch ID and wait... and you are set.

06-07-2018, 11:15 AM	#532
DonnieLaForge Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Secret Sewer Lair Posts: 981	I don't know why anybody would try to use PAYPAL today when the entire Internet was telling them not to after yesterday.

06-07-2018, 11:17 AM	#535
Bauer536 Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,550	Did anyone get an extra set? I tried to purchase it again today with no luck. My info was supposed to be in, then all of a sudden, it wants me to enter more info, which was already supposed to be there. Now, it's back to the beginning. Playmates should be ashamed of themselves for having NECA sell these cool-looking collectible figures as only convention exclusives. You know what? Enough is enough. If Playmates doesn't give the rights to the comics and films to NECA, I suggest a Playmates Toys boycott. I'm so done with this.