Thanks for the heads up!Ordered aswell, don't wanna miss out on this.
Well, guess these excessive prices are here to stay if stuff still sells out...
Thranduil on Elk - 1:6 scale figure
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Well, guess these excessive prices are here to stay if stuff still sells out...
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750 ES is pretty damn low
MrPickles
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It's a magnificent piece of sculpture that's for sure, and even at this price I'm tempted. But a combination of it (for me) not really being an "iconic" image from the Hobbit series and the fact that I've had an especially expensive collecting year, (main culprits: Prime 1 Miller Dark Knight, Weta Balroq, Sideshow Red Son Superman, Iron Studio ESB Vader, Chronicles King Conan & a custom Kylo lightsaber), are leading me to take a pass on this. Which, on one hand is probably not the smartest economical move. If this sells out in the next couple of weeks and the demand remains high, it wouldn't surprise me to see this going for $1600-$2000 sometime down the road. But will keep my karma clear and resist the urge to buy it just to store it then flip it. Congrats to all who pull the trigger.
I bet it's pretty popular with Canadian Tolkien fans too. (moose)
I bet it's pretty popular with Canadian Tolkien fans too. (moose)
Thanks for the heads up!
No problem
Gratulations
I wouldn't consider 750 a low ES. Weta is probably playing SS games. Same thing with Grond recently, went to low stock very quick and has stayed there for a long time.
SolidLiquidFox
doing it...for all of us
The recent introduction of their payment plan throws a wrench on any speculation.
Why? Can't people just save up and pay when it ships? I never understood the appeal of the payment plans when you can delay payment for a year or more in some cases(unless they would offer a discount to pay early like PCS)
SolidLiquidFox
doing it...for all of us
No, for some weird reason, people can't.
Not being sarcastic, but if I have learned anything in my time collecting is that a Flex Pay all of the sudden makes a $1,000 piece affordable when there is an option to break up payments. It's mostly psychological but it is what it is. Consider the longest Flex Pay Weta is offering goes into months after the piece is due to come out. So it's half Flex Pay and half Lay Away.
BBTS sold out of their allocation so may be it's a page from Sideshow's book or may be it isn't.
I know, it is all a sales tactic. They get their money well before they should and act like they are doing you a favor in offering the plan. Makes me laugh.
Pork Chop Express
I never drive faster than I can see...
I won't knock the payment plan. A smaller nut to crack over an extended period helps, mentally and financially (emotionally..?). This hobby is crazy expense then and especially now.
I have both the battle Troll and Thranduil on order with Grond already home. That's a record for me on $'s spent or committed in a short time span.
I have both the battle Troll and Thranduil on order with Grond already home. That's a record for me on $'s spent or committed in a short time span.
That is exactly my point, it doesn't help financially(and can actually cost you MORE if you don't pay off your card every month), it only tricks you into thinking it does.
Pork Chop Express
I never drive faster than I can see...
That's assuming it's on credit (and not being paid for in due time), if it's dierect from a bank account that's a different story. There's a reason the flex pay option is there, SSC & now Weta. Everyone's circumstances are different along with their priorities, financial or otherwise.
I'll pay for Thranduil and Troll in full once it ships, I decided not to go with the payment plan. I have IG maquette with 1 flex left from SS, at the time it worked for me and I have no complaints. All this while trying to complete my Plymouth eventually.
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Hi MrPickles - I sent you a PM for some input, if you could respond, thanks!
Yes, and the reason is it tricks people into overspending who may not otherwise order a high price item or multiple items at once PLUS they can collect interest on your money. Probably 95% do it on card and even if they don't, save your money and spend it when you have to. Why pay early when you don't have too? I just don't see the benefit if you don't get anything out of it.
SolidLiquidFox
doing it...for all of us
In principle there should be a discount for early orders that pay in full. Unfortunately, some companies may give you that and the make open or large edition sizes.
Weta is keeping most of their stuff pretty limited all things considered.
Weta is keeping most of their stuff pretty limited all things considered.
luckynumbersven
Just a little freaky
That flex pay thing - worked out sweet as for Weta.
Pork Chop Express
I never drive faster than I can see...
Yup, for what this hobby has become the payment plan helps both companies and consumer.
luckynumbersven
Just a little freaky
Have statue... and the space will make itself known to you.
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