[AlphaGrandCanine]

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Originally Posted by Thessair

Who deals with scalpers? The Gokai girls have started trending upwards again, even on Mandarake. Jungle has, by far, been the cheapest place to get them recently. But, those have been their category B figures and some people do want unopened items. That means they're going to have to pay premium prices. Personally, I'd rather pay a better price for a used figure (as long as it's complete) than drop the required cash on a sealed figure.

people selling them for $90 (and certainly anything above that) are scalping them, demand being what it is, i dont blame them, but thats a serious jump in price and that is my definition of scalping. 2 years later im very wary of any seller that claims to have an unopened figure this in demand.

I totally get that some collectors are picky, or have strict wants, but if the only difference between an opened box and an unopened box is double the price tag, personally i say some collectors should get over it. Ive bought from jungle, ive had sealed and unsealed, if id been paying attention i doubt id have even noticed the difference. It really is such a small detail and it doesnt justify the price jump at all.

I know im speaking for a minority of buyers, im not a fussy buyer, but sometimes collectors are more wrapped up in habit than saving some money on a toy they will appreciate the same regardless after the first 5 minutes. Seriously dont get it, its not a 20 year old toy with play wear vs MISB, but hey, to each their own.