I don't buy it either...Prices have risen too rapidly to make the arguement for increased production costs in China (or wherever)....Yes overhead costs are a factor...but..... it's partly the philosophy of: "prices are set at what the market will bear"....That may work for gasoline,food and other essential items......If some people are still happy with these price points fine..."exspect more"...and get a second job to PAY MORE????...LOL you're kidding.... many of us really enjoy this hobby but we are not enslaved to it....Ultimately as in all markets the buyers decide weather a product is "worth it".
I'm new to the forum, I just want to ask a question that's been really bothering me. I've been collecting for about 3 years, which I've spent a good part of my money. When I first started to collect minatures the prices for two people would be $50 only to be increased to $74 in 3 short, but wonderful years. My question is why did the price increase in 3 years? I'm just a freshman at high school, my wallet is having a diffcult time keeping up against these ever so increasing prices.![]()
usually, someone mentions buy what you like and buy what you can afford and, the conversation dies a death. any Takers!!!! lol
Mitch
usually, someone mentions buy what you like and buy what you can afford and, the conversation dies a death. any Takers!!!! lol
Mitch
A much better mantra.{sm4} Now I can step down off the ledge.{sm3} -- AlMitch, how about a spin on your words: like what you buy and afford what you buy!:wink2:
Rob
A much better mantra.{sm4} Now I can step down off the ledge.{sm3} -- Al
Rob, if my better half ever audits the books, I'll be right back up on the ledge.{eek3}:rolleyes2:{sm2}{sm4} -- AlAl, my good lady instilled the ' afford what you buy' on me!:wink2::rolleyes2:
Rob
Rob, if my better half ever audits the books, I'll be right back up on the ledge.{eek3}:rolleyes2:{sm2}{sm4} -- Al
LOL. No worries. That drastic climax will only occur in the event of an audit or probing questions or if she actually realizes how many TS there actually are...^&grin -- Al^&grin^&grin
Don't do it Al!! I still have ACW questions for you!!^&grin
Rob
LOL. No worries. That drastic climax will only occur in the event of an audit or probing questions or if she actually realizes how many TS there actually are...^&grin -- Al
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