[Orange Ranger]

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Originally Posted by goldblade6

I just wanted to chime in that I also think this decision on Bandai's part is absolute bull$#*!. None of their exclusives will be produced in anywhere near the quantity to meet demand. Each of these is going to go for outrageous amounts on eBay. I know it sounds cliche and melodramatic, but when companies do this to fans who have been supporting their efforts, it really is a slap in the face. We've been buying their product to gets products like these, and are then told that only a few lucky winners will get one. It's rude and a well-run company should know better.

I really agree with you. No, we are not owed these things but they could make money and throw us a bone at the same time. I remember when Con exclusives were an incentive to get people to come to your show or even your booth and hope they will buy other things or promote your brand. Now Con exclusives are a big money business for ebay sellers and online stores. I know it's not as much about the fans any more when dealers on the show floor are getting mountains of exclusives from booths before open without waiting in line. Comic-Con sells out months in advance these days and many companies seem to favor stores that will regularly buy their products when it comes to getting the product into the hands of fans who attend as opposed to resellers who will mark it up to high heavens. What really bugs me is that whatever price the resellers set (double, triple, etc) that becomes the default secondary market price for no reason other than "they said" and it usually only goes up from there if a item is truly limited.



TLDR - Most companies offering Comic-Con exclusives really aren't doing it for the fans anymore.