[DreamSword]

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Originally Posted by gllgt

You're justifying your position cause my post forced you to at least momentarily revaluate your position. There was no strawman. I've never claimed any moral high ground, but you (and others in this thread) have and as I figured if I used the same rhetorical device against you, you'd actually engage with the argument. And guess what? You did albeit briefly.

No one is forcing you to pay for the tariffs. You don't need to buy that slop. Just like I don't need to buy toys from Japan.



Agree with it or not, but the entire plan behind the tariffs from the Trump admin has been reciprocal tariffs in attempt to bring back US industry. You can say it won't work, it's a dumb way to do it, etc. But how you think that will encourage people to further engage with the Chinese economy and all its drawbacks is beyond me. You seem to be out of your depth.

I gotta commend you, as you really are good at what you do. Every time you post it brings to mind a small child stomping their feet, puffing their cheeks, and crossing their arms until they get their way. It really brings a smile to my face.

[MKDremare]

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Originally Posted by DreamSword

I gotta commend you, as you really are good at what you do. Every time you post it brings to mind a small child stomping their feet, puffing their cheeks, and crossing their arms until they gets their way. It really brings a smile to my face.

It's truly awe-inspiring in its own way. Not even an attempt at a concession is enough to satisfy them. Gotta just try and be the intellectual superior, I guess.

[gashatfreak]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gllgt

You're justifying your position cause my post forced you to at least momentarily revaluate your position. There was no strawman. I've never claimed any moral high ground, but you (and others in this thread) have and as I figured if I used the same rhetorical device against you, you'd actually engage with the argument. And guess what? You did albeit briefly.

No one is forcing you to pay for the tariffs. You don't need to buy that slop. Just like I don't need to buy toys from Japan.



Agree with it or not, but the entire plan behind the tariffs from the Trump admin has been reciprocal tariffs in attempt to bring back US industry. You can say it won't work, it's a dumb way to do it, etc. But how you think that will encourage people to further engage with the Chinese economy and all its drawbacks is beyond me. You seem to be out of your depth.

[Mesnick]

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Originally Posted by gllgt

But how you think that will encourage people to further engage with the Chinese economy and all its drawbacks is beyond me. You seem to be out of your depth.

Easy. Domestic industry will not rise, because it should have been developed before the tariffs were raised, in order to immediately offer consumers a replacement. And, in order to avoid a deficit and reduce the level of discontent a little, the government will back down. Having previously accompanied this with words that they were able to agree and achieved the desired goals. This is not the first time and will not be the last.

[Talisman]

Some updates coming in now that the tariffs have officially gone into effect, courtesy of bsky user anarmyofbees:

Transformers:
- Deluxes at $31.99
- Voyagers at $44.99
- Commanders at $119.99
- Titans at $209.99 for new style, $269.99 for old.
- No Leader pricing available.

Black Series/Classified/Legends start at $32.

https://bsky.app/profile/anarmyofbee.../3loptvvopdk2j

Yeah this hobby's dead within six months.

[MKDremare]

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Originally Posted by Talisman

Some updates coming in now that the tariffs have officially gone into effect, courtesy of bsky user anarmyofbees:

Transformers:
- Deluxes at $31.99
- Voyagers at $44.99
- Commanders at $119.99
- Titans at $209.99 for new style, $269.99 for old.
- No Leader pricing available.

Black Series/Classified/Legends start at $32.

https://bsky.app/profile/anarmyofbee.../3loptvvopdk2j

Yeah this hobby's dead within six months.

God, I remember when Deluxe Transformers were sold at around $10-$15. I miss that.

Though considering that this is GameStop, this might just be them deciding to overcharge Transformers, and then "discount" them to the correct price. Still, not looking forward to seeing how the tariffs will affect physical and online stores for everything else.

[Talisman]

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Originally Posted by MKDremare

God, I remember when Deluxe Transformers were sold at around $10-$15. I miss that.

Though considering that this is GameStop, this might just be them deciding to overcharge Transformers, and then "discount" them to the correct price. Still, not looking forward to seeing how the tariffs will affect physical and online stores for everything else.

My expectations are somewhere in the lower mantle at this point and I'm still bracing for even worse.

[Blade]

i remember when Marvel Legends were $8.