CallMeTheDoctor
Super Freak
Didn't really see anything about this, so I was thinking, what is honestly in peoples minds about these absurd inflation?
So I've been hunting for a Rogue for some time. Now what makes me wonder is: She [from what I'm learning] had plenty of issues, such as the booty and the googly eyes. So when I see a Rogue regular, in decent shape selling for 600, I'm thinking WTF. Then you find an exclusive, and it jumps up to 900 . 300-400 just for a print and change in head. That's another SS piece right there!
Now what I'm getting at is, these sellers [people probably ripping off others], expect this price. Yet realistically a smart collector would probably avoid that. I'm sure they would go for it if the item had a bit of a mark up compared to others (Lady Death; another piece I've been hunting being sold for 375+shipping for a US seller, regular) isn't bad. So maybe for an exclusive to go for 400 (It's just a hand, let's be real), that would be perfect, realistically (that 50 or so in profit). Now LD is a good piece, but will she be selling for 600? I haven't seen it bought yet.
Now, I guess you can consider the eccentrics that have the money (Ms. Marvel anyone?), and they will gladly go for it. But the honest and realistic truth, does anyone feel this is stupid? The outrageous prices and such? I can understand comics that are 80 years old, in mint condition, selling for more than my life is worth. But a statue that has been out for maybe 5 years? Maybe older originals, sure, but I think it's kind of crazy.
I was wondering what people think about this? Does this affect your collecting? Are you one of the sellers? Would you pay for some of the high end, and why (let us avoid the: because I have the money and I can answer)?
So I've been hunting for a Rogue for some time. Now what makes me wonder is: She [from what I'm learning] had plenty of issues, such as the booty and the googly eyes. So when I see a Rogue regular, in decent shape selling for 600, I'm thinking WTF. Then you find an exclusive, and it jumps up to 900 . 300-400 just for a print and change in head. That's another SS piece right there!
Now what I'm getting at is, these sellers [people probably ripping off others], expect this price. Yet realistically a smart collector would probably avoid that. I'm sure they would go for it if the item had a bit of a mark up compared to others (Lady Death; another piece I've been hunting being sold for 375+shipping for a US seller, regular) isn't bad. So maybe for an exclusive to go for 400 (It's just a hand, let's be real), that would be perfect, realistically (that 50 or so in profit). Now LD is a good piece, but will she be selling for 600? I haven't seen it bought yet.
Now, I guess you can consider the eccentrics that have the money (Ms. Marvel anyone?), and they will gladly go for it. But the honest and realistic truth, does anyone feel this is stupid? The outrageous prices and such? I can understand comics that are 80 years old, in mint condition, selling for more than my life is worth. But a statue that has been out for maybe 5 years? Maybe older originals, sure, but I think it's kind of crazy.
I was wondering what people think about this? Does this affect your collecting? Are you one of the sellers? Would you pay for some of the high end, and why (let us avoid the: because I have the money and I can answer)?