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zulucollector
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So how do these promo figures work. You have to buy directly from K&C HK? Do you need to be a club member or simply an online buyer. Sorry for all the questions but I am guessing a lot of newbies like myself are interested?
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I remember the first time K & C offered one of these kinds of repaints....it was MK009. The figure was repainted as a Hospitaller and given out as the Chicago show figure a couple years ago. It's a very nice figure. K & C also offered the Hospitaller to those who wanted it but could not attend the show as long as they bought $300 worth of merchandise direct from K & C. I think there were some mixed feelings about this among some collectors if I remember right. I thought it was a nice idea.
But since then I believe K & C has offered three other figures under the same type of terms (only available direct from K & C w/ a minimum purchase). However in these post-Hospitaller instances the figures (and a tree) were not associated w/ any toy soldier show. I'm just curious about other collector's feelings about these special offers.
Joe
But since then I believe K & C has offered three other figures under the same type of terms (only available direct from K & C w/ a minimum purchase). However in these post-Hospitaller instances the figures (and a tree) were not associated w/ any toy soldier show. I'm just curious about other collector's feelings about these special offers.
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I don't mind the concept but I am guessing that is not a good promotion for your local K&C dealers. Basically K&C is potentially taking $300 from your local dealer as you direct your money to HK instead of them to get the figure that they cannot sell. If Andy wanted to be fair he would offer the deal via their local dealers. For the consumer you are basically getting the free figure but it is now costing you at best 30+ for shipping....
But for example I think the french KC dealer in Paris has those promotion figures, so I guess also the KC dealers in other countries have...
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Right to the point. But I wonder if very many collectors would switch buying from their regular dealers who generally offer free shipping, and go to the trouble and expense of buying direct from K&C for a $40 figure which really isn't free. Now a 2 for 1 deal would work better - buy one AFV and get a second AFV of the same value for free. {eek3}^&grin
No need dealers (and Andy) to write to me ^&grin
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This is where I get confused..... so K&C used to also do dealer specials where they gave their dealers a limited number of sets and they allocated it likely to their best customers. So I guess the way that K&C is doing this promotional at least everyone gets a fair shake from a customer perspective.... I am still trying to find this one...
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If i spend USD 300 at K&C Hong Kong, i will likely have to pay another USD 125 in local customs and other costs. So in my world, it is a rotten idea. Let our local dealers get some figures and
let us have it this way. Not good enough K&C!! {sm2}
let us have it this way. Not good enough K&C!! {sm2}
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I'm not saying its a great "deal" when you factor in costs, but I have a hard time complaining about it. it's not something that K&C HAS to do and to complain about how they decide to go about giving something away seems unfair. it comes down to what is the figure worth to you.
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It really is a bonus for collectors who are already direct sale customers to whom the bonus figure is really free. I doubt it is "free" to most not-direct customers nor is it likely that it will seduce many collectors to buy direct instead of from their regular dealer.
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well said...I think that sums up my feelings...
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If I collected this range (nice looking figure by the way), I wouldn't have any compulsion about getting it. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if we see some on eBay, which will, to a certain extent, pay for what you purchased with the $300.
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I broke down and bought $300 as I had to have it but I am not alone; K&C customer service also said that it has been a run on them so 'Jazzeum' is spot on as usual. However you will not be seeing my one on ebay anytime soon.......K&C confirmed I got one yesterday. BTW K&C HK customer service is impressive.... however there is exactly no incentive to buy from them unless a promotional was in play... Back to hunting for the dealer crusauder tent....
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Glad you got one. Yes, their customer service is really good, unparalleled in my view. I don't know if you are a big collector of K & C but joining the Club is not a bad idea. They send you all the brochures they put out and you get to buy some nice figures from the Collectors Club. Theoretically, you could get the brochures from your dealer but this way it's easier and the cost is not very high. I collect the brochures (have them all the way back to the beginning) so I like this aspect of the Club.
I'm sure we will see many on eBay. I remember that when Kings X started to give away their Western figures if you bought a certain amount of product ($500 or so I think), these figures were fetching a nice sum on eBay so that the figure was basically paying for the amount you spent.
Brad
I'm sure we will see many on eBay. I remember that when Kings X started to give away their Western figures if you bought a certain amount of product ($500 or so I think), these figures were fetching a nice sum on eBay so that the figure was basically paying for the amount you spent.
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Actually I became a member just before I placed my order. My rationale is that it cuts my shipping to a flat 10% which saved me at least 30 on my order and I got a fee collector club figure so net-net it paid for itself.
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That did not take long at all... EBAY sighting out of the US... starting bid is 149.99..... The figure looks good...
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it's nicely painted...I wish I had one...