6 inch flingerz available

[Endurs03]

Still pm if you want, maybe we can work out something....I'll sell a set for $70 plus shipping.

I have a Leo with a damaged tab, so the card is all but ruined. I'd let him go for just $15 and shipping.

Target.com had some in stock earlier today. Don was sold out but the others were available.

[Donatello19]

$25 dollars is kind of ridiculous for these since they're going for about 15 at most stores.

[Endurs03]

$25 dollars is kind of ridiculous for these since they sell for about 15 at most stores.

I've noticed if a figure sells for 8.88 in stores then people only want to pay 5.99 with shipping. I'll haggle and trade. However making 20 cents a sale hardly pays for my gas. No one forces you to pay any price.
If a figure at walmart sells for 8.88 and I ask $9 ill still see complaints. I factor taxes, gas to store, and then to post office plus supplies. I'm not paying rent here. I'm making a few dollars. I'm not making millions.

If you want them fine, buy them but losing money in gas and time making $1 on $50 sale isn't like you bought me a ribeye steak dinner.

I'm not mad, however if you think a price is too high there is no point in trying to picket a sales ad. Just ignore it.

[Powder]

As opposed to complaining about the gas and costs... why not just try not buying them at all?

[Endurs03]

Alright I'll try my best to not distribute good finds to others. I bought 3 sets one I am willing to sell. One for me and one for my friends 3 year old son. I'm such a jerk. One to a collector and one to a friends kid. Sorry for bringing a set to the forums.... So rude

I bought one to try and sell on the forums. I apologize for that. I shall not attempt this again.

[Powder]

Chill with the dramatics, just sayin'.

[Zulithe]

That's a heck of a markup. They are barely worth the $14.99 they are priced at on shelves, IMO... Especially with those paint apps, good looord.

I might be tempted to get the Raph or Don if I see one in stores, but honestly it would be money better spent elsewhere. The Leo and Mikey are just terrible if you ask me.

Good luck selling them. Maybe someone from overseas will bite.

[Endurs03]

Ok so 14.99. They weigh about 1/2lb. 4 figure is 2lbs. So shipping 2lbs is about $8.00 to Seattle. 14.99 * 4 = 59.96... 59.96 *. 07 = 4.20 + 59.96 = 64.15 + 8.00 = $72.15 shipped and no profit or supplies factored. Say $5.00 in supplies plus gas(very low end) ... That's 77.15 leaving a maximum $22.82 profit. I (the *closest* tru is 45 miles away ). I live in Demorest Georgia.
Rude .

I'll just delete my post since I offended you all. I'll try not to make any sales thread. Some of you are really great but I hate defending myself left and right.

20% is what you should tip a server on a good meal. It's not unreasonable to tip someone for a favor.

[Redfield182]

Guy was just tryin' to help someone out! Everyone chill...

Could be good for someone who doesn't have a TRU or much of anything in under 50 miles by them.

I know I'm newer here but I've seen some extras in stores a couple times and thought about doing the same! I'd like to share the wealth with fellow TMNT lovers/collectors! I know shipping will always be killer though when looking for the best price as Target has all 4 of them online now at $12.99 but you're going to pay full shipping and handling costs...

[Zulithe]

By all means sell them for whatever you feel they are worth... but keep in mind a large number of members here are from the USA and have easy access to these figures. That's all.

[ScratchTheHotSpot]

I missed the original post, but people should be intelligent enough to decide for themselves whether something is worth the asking price. If the guy wants to try make ANY kind of profit, you should just leave him to it. There could have been someone that wanted to buy these figures, but straight away this thread was ruined by people saying that it's a rip off.

I feel sorry for you bro.

[Zulithe]

Those figures are not worth $25 no matter how you slice it. I love seeing fans trading, swapping and even selling to other fans, but please be realistic. These are brand new figures, rolling out in stores nationwide. Nobody should be paying $25 for these, they are on shelves for less and common to find. How is it defensible?

Sorry but I do not feel that someone who happens to get lucky and find something first and turn around and sell it at a markup to other fans should be rewarded. Figures are expensive enough as it is.

He has all the right to sell whatever he wants, but if someone smells a bad deal they also have the right to speak up about it.

Like I said, if you want to sell them you could probably find a buyer on ebay. Things sell at ridiculous markups there all the time. But this isn't ebay, it's a fan community.

[Digital Ghost]

Endurs, no need to be so defensive.
Even if you were/are trying to help someone out, there's no need to martyr yourself, justifying anything with equations pertaining to gas, time or other other such expenses.

The easiest thing to do (for anyone) is make a thread, ignore any insults and simply deal through PM. If someone wants what you're offering, they'll let you know... But I have to agree with Zulithe in regards to these figures. He's 100% correct, given that these are hitting store shelves across North America.

Getting defensive and threatening to delete your threads is not going to interest ANYONE, in fact, it will make myself and a vast majority of dromers weary of ever dealing with you in the future. There are members that have done similar things in the past... threatening to remove items from eBay if no one buys, etc. That kind of pushy sales tactic doesn't fly around here.

If people are honest in their opinion and tell you what you're offering isn't exactly a bargain, it's because we try to look out for one another around here. For example, someone might join today and see your offer, not realizing that those figures are a block away at their nearest Target. Are we evil for saving them the extra $ and time by informing them? Hell to the NO. :twink:

[ScratchTheHotSpot]

I just don't understand why people feel they need to chip in and blast the guy, make snide comments, just because he's selling these and happens to be making a profit. If people are stupid enough to buy items that are over priced - it's their own fault for not using their own brain to do some research and find out whether it economically viable for them.

[Endurs03]

Not apologizing but a set for $70 isn't bad. It would let me make $8.

Some of you may think me making $8 is too much or too greedy, but those without stores near them it would probably save you that much in gas.

Pm me for a shipping quote . My original, but absurd, original markup had free shipping. Since that markup was a problem we can just work out that shipping quote and then be done.

Violation removed.

[Powder]

You're only allowed to bump every 48 hours.

[ScratchTheHotSpot]

You're only allowed to bump every 48 hours.


Dude...? Are you for real? Some of the posts you make, actually shock me...

[Candy Kappa]

Dude...? Are you for real? Some of the posts you make, actually shock me...

yes he is. Rules are rules, no?

[ScratchTheHotSpot]

yes he is. Rules are rules, no?

"Any post that is made for no other reason than bringing a thread to the top is considered a bump. "

Endurs had a reason to make a post. He had some updated information about his sale. I don't see where the problem lies. If the thread author has updated information, then they shouldn't need to wait 48 hours to share that info.

[Digital Ghost]

The edit function exists for a reason.

[Zulithe]

I just don't understand why people feel they need to chip in and blast the guy, make snide comments, just because he's selling these and happens to be making a profit. If people are stupid enough to buy items that are over priced - it's their own fault for not using their own brain to do some research and find out whether it economically viable for them.

Well... on ebay or somewhere maybe so, but this is a community, why should we stand by and just let things like that slide?

I do not feel Endurs03 has bad intentions and wish him the best in his future transactions. Even so...

Speaking from my POV here, as a fan and collector you see a lot of scalping around the internet, i've resorted to buying from some myself (heck I've paid $25 for figures that arrived with $6.50 price tags from ROSS, a discount retailer, still stuck on them!!!), and I feel like it's something that brings down the hobby.

When you walk into a Toys R Us and see a wall of bumblebees and none of the figures you actually want to buy, it's about half because of other fans (a lot being kids, of course), and the rest because of people who buy up the good stuff to turn a profit on it. I personally find it reprehensible.
http://i.imgur.com/AXz5petl.jpg (http://imgur.com/AXz5pet)
(and yeah hasbro gets some of the blame in this case as well :p)

[ScratchTheHotSpot]

The edit function exists for a reason.

Editing the first post is what he did... but also posting a notification that the circumstances have changed with the sale, is not simply a 'bump'. How are people going to know that things have changed if the seller doesn't notifiy anyone? People don't tend to re-read threads if they've already read them previously. :o

[ScratchTheHotSpot]

When you walk into a Toys R Us and see a wall of bumblebees and none of the figures you actually want to buy, it's about half because of other fans (a lot being kids, of course), and the rest because of people who buy up the good stuff to turn a profit on it. I personally find it reprehensible.


I didn't fully understand the part where you said, "it's about half"...

But regarding the part about people buying up all the good stuff to turn a profit, that's just the way business and markets are. The items that are in high demand usually get sold first, so if the supply doesn't meet the demand, the price will rise. Like it or not, it's the nature of a free market economy.

I can appreciate that you feel somewhat "cheated" when you buy figures that had an original price of $6.50, and ended up paying $25 each. But I say that's your own fault for either not buying the figures at $6.50 when they were first released, or not researching enough to find out whether $25 was a decent price.

In a free market, sellers have the right to set whatever prices they want. The buyer has a choice to decide on their own, whether or not they wish to buy something for that price.

[Endurs03]

Thanks. For the free bumps.

Scratch, I commend your plausible defense. I whole heartedly agree, but I've noticed if someone sees you making money then they condemn you. It's becoming a way in America. Punish anyone else who makes a profit. In today'sworld since i got 3 sets (only one to share and sell on the forums) and then 2 for me and my friend I should feel terrible and give away that 3rd set I was already trying to share. . Just horrible of me.

It doesn't seem to matter what you post, negative or positive, in any thread 3/4 of the people hate your comment and if

It's a trend on these forums.

[Plasticplayhouse]

i never understood why people get on others who are "attempting" to sell items at a high mark-up. if someone owns something, they can sell it for whatever the hell they feel like selling it for. if i disagree with the mark-up or feel that they're scalping, i'll just pass.

[Powder]

"Any post that is made for no other reason than bringing a thread to the top is considered a bump. "

Endurs had a reason to make a post. He had some updated information about his sale. I don't see where the problem lies. If the thread author has updated information, then they shouldn't need to wait 48 hours to share that info.

He edited his post after I said that, genius.

[Endurs03]

Yes, I did indeed delete the first word of Bump. The rest of the message was unedited and provided an update.
My original post was:

Bump. Not apologizing but a set for $70 isn't bad. It would let me make $8.

Some of you may think me making $8 is too much or too greedy, but those without stores near them it would probably save you that much in gas.

Pm me for a shipping quote . My original, but absurd, original markup had free shipping. Since that markup was a problem we can just work out that shipping quote and then be done.


I made a GRIEVOUS error here. I was not trying to start a fight. I thought I was being reasonable with shipping included. You buy 1 of them and the shipping is a minimum of $5.35 plus the cost of the figure already puts a single figure over $20.

Are we evil for saving them the extra $ and time by informing them? Hell to the NO. :twink:

That was never my intention. As for saving someone money, I agree. I was originally offering shipping in the cost. Which could vary. Quoting someone shipping and asking X dollars will be the way I attempt to sell anything in the future.

To all those I have offended, called out, or disrespected please believe me when I say that was never my intention.



**Edit: Boy this sure created a sh*tstorm. It was not my intention at all. It's been completely sidetracked.

[ScratchTheHotSpot]

He edited his post after I said that, genius.

Haha, :D thanks Mr. Sarcastic I didn't take particular notice to the exact times that the posts were edited.

Regardless, Endurs did infact have updated information - so he had a valid reason to make a new post, which ended up bumping the thread. Just because he included the word "bump" it's deemed a violation of the rules? lol wow....unbelievable...

@Endurs - You don't need to apologise for anything here, as far as I can tell, you've done nothing wrong.

[Endurs03]

Haha, :D thanks Mr. Sarcastic I didn't take particular notice to the exact times that the posts were edited.

Regardless, Endurs did infact have updated information - so he had a valid reason to make a new post, which ended up bumping the thread. Just because he included the word "bump" it's deemed a violation of the rules? lol wow....unbelievable...

@Endurs - You don't need to apologise for anything here, as far as I can tell, you've done nothing wrong.

Understandably, however; I really don't want or care for enemies. I'd much rather have constructive conversations as opposed to this thread, which has turned into an ugly affair.

I personally think that it is ok to make a profit on your hobby. If you spend time and money on anything, you should be able to sell them for a profit. Nicely done models come to mind...Like a huge model airplane. I would enjoy building one, and if I sold it I'd like to see my initial investment and time were worth something. (talking a high quality, well executed item. Not a plane that took a day).

Any snide comments made by a type of donut I think were unwarranted. Also it was a terrible movie.

[Powder]

That's cute. I said what I had to say, which was not personal, & that was it. Others have continued to go back & forth yet you single me out. Nice. You came to me for help in PM's many times and I always obliged in a friendly manner, I don't see why you have to get so defensive as if I am attacking you. Nothing I said was snide. You are the one making unwarranted comments at this point in time.

[Endurs03]

That's cute. I said what I had to say, which was not personal, & that was it. Others have continued to go back & forth yet you single me out. Nice. You came to me for help in PM's many times and I always obliged in a friendly manner, I don't see why you have to get so defensive as if I am attacking you. Nothing I said was snide. You are the one making unwarranted comments at this point in time.

Thanks. The movie wasn't *that* bad, but it was bad. It was meant to be a little jab, but only in jest.

The reason I pointed you out was over the "Bump every 48 hour" remark, to which I was honestly just providing an update, but the fact that I said bump you jumped in and made a jab about rules.

I was only kidding. I'm not here to fight, but I was making a joke. It was meant to be lighthearted, and not personal either.