K&C Retroactive Price Increases (5 Viewers)
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Phantom Warrior
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I don't. Enlighten me.
As Rob said, if you have better choices out there, then buy them. But stop insulting my selection of toy soldiers which includes K&C. And just so everyone knows, I have AFVs and figures from several companies including HB, CS, JJD, TGM, Figarti and FL NAPs. K&C is a large part of my collection but definitely not the only one.
You don't like K&C (Well I do). You like other manufacturers better. I get it. You have made your point. Move on.
Terry
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Agree Rob...Figarti produces a great product....But did you forget about First Legion??....They produce a fantastic product...might likely be the best....If I may be so bold
No probs each to their own
Rob
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Regards Rob...No hard feelings
None at all Vezzolf, we are only talking Toy Soldiers and there should never be any over those, if we all liked the same thing it would be boring
Rob
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My five cents worth. Is it possible that K/C sees " other "mfg. getting $300.00 for a vehicle and $45.00 for one figure, WITHOUT ANY COLLECTOR COMPLAINTS and says to himself, why shouldn't I? Just musing out loud...Michael
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If your dime is from 1989, it's worth only about $0.05 now
As for FOB28, it can be worth different amounts to different people at different times, but lets not confuse worth and cost. Maybe it cost $12 to make several years ago when you bought it for $25 and it's resale value when you sold it was only $18. But the FOB28 you would buy new from a dealer today was probably made within the last 12 months at a cost much higher than $12.
As to what it's worth, it depends if people are willing to pay $35 for it now. If not, no more will get made and it will be retired.
Terry
If your dime is from 1989, it's worth only about $0.05 now
As for FOB28, it can be worth different amounts to different people at different times, but lets not confuse worth and cost. Maybe it cost $12 to make several years ago when you bought it for $25 and it's resale value when you sold it was only $18. But the FOB28 you would buy new from a dealer today was probably made within the last 12 months at a cost much higher than $12.
As to what it's worth, it depends if people are willing to pay $35 for it now. If not, no more will get made and it will be retired.
Terry
Very Enlightening
Gideon
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with all the belly aching going on, I see this as a potential positive thing.
china is clearly beginning to grapple with some of the issues the USA and other industrialized nations as we and they became economically stronger.
A workforce wanting to have many of the luxury goods they are making and beginning to have the means to afford more for themselves.
While that drives prices up, it's also a great thing in a lot of ways.
As China reaches parity with the USA and EU countries maybe, just maybe that can level the field somewhat and maybe bring prices to a point where it could be feasible to produce things like this in the USA.
Just a quick thought.
china is clearly beginning to grapple with some of the issues the USA and other industrialized nations as we and they became economically stronger.
A workforce wanting to have many of the luxury goods they are making and beginning to have the means to afford more for themselves.
While that drives prices up, it's also a great thing in a lot of ways.
As China reaches parity with the USA and EU countries maybe, just maybe that can level the field somewhat and maybe bring prices to a point where it could be feasible to produce things like this in the USA.
Just a quick thought.
Honestly...I still think some guys underestimate the effects K/C retired prices had on current K/C retail.... inflation has come from within the ranks...not from dealers...not as a result of other companies...but from K/C "collectors" themselves....
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Phantom Warrior
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So it's collectors from the past who caused the increase in production costs. Are you even paying attention to what you are saying.
As Rutledge said. You clearly have some axe to grind and have had one for a long time. IMO you are so biased that your opinion is worth nothing.
Terry
I believe that some of the past "retired" K/C marketing practices..(Greed) especially in secondary markets has had an effect on current prices....you may not agree; that is your perogative.....When K/C was selling at lower prices "collectors" began buying multiples and then selling them for more than double or triple the original cost...."Perceived Value Increase"....I believe this had "some"effect...
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Gentlemen, we were doing well staying on topic. People are free to opinions, but not insults or name calling.
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