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SWShop Concept General Grievous
« on: September 10, 2007, 09:24 AM »
Concept Grievous at SWshop.com Even though it says "out of stock" I was able to add it to my cart place the order and I received confirmation.
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« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2007, 09:35 AM »
I just ordered mine as well. Hope there were no coupon codes to use. :P
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SWShop Concept General Grievous
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2007, 09:35 AM »
I was able to order too... strange, we'll see if the orders last.
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Re: SWShop Concept General Grievous
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2007, 10:01 AM »
At $16.99 plus shipping, I think I'll draw the line at this one and pass.  This is a tad out of control.  That's a $6.99 figure.
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Re: SWShop Concept General Grievous
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2007, 10:01 AM »
Ordered mine too...  I really hope that this order gets placed.
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Re: SWShop Concept General Grievous
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2007, 10:26 AM »
Could the greed be any more obvious?


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Re: SWShop Concept General Grievous
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2007, 10:40 AM »
Could the greed be any more obvious?



Exactly.  That's a single basic carded 3.75" figure.  It should sell for $6-7.

I'm just wondering, is there any price that collectors won't pay for a figure?

If it were $19.99, would there be any fewer orders than a $16.99?  How about $24.99?  Don't worry, it's not too far off.

At this price, I'm out.  I've reached my limit on what I'm willing to pay for a single star wars figure.  I'm not willing to be ripped off at these levels.
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Re: SWShop Concept General Grievous
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2007, 10:43 AM »
Exactly.  That's a single basic carded 3.75" figure.  It should sell for $6-7.

Hey now to be fair it's only a 240% mark up... that Shadow Scout Speederbike was around 250% mark-up, so this is a deal in comparison!   :P
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Re: SWShop Concept General Grievous
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2007, 11:08 AM »
They've updated the page. It now reads as "In-Stock"
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Re: SWShop Concept General Grievous
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2007, 11:09 AM »
 ::)  Stoopid Hasbro

Of course I'll buy a pair, but what about the "pre" cyborg Grievous??  Is he going to be an exclusive as well?
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Re: SWShop Concept General Grievous
« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2007, 11:09 AM »
Of course I'll buy a pair, but what about the "pre" cyborg Grievous??  Is he going to be an exclusive as well?

Nope he's part of Wave 5
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Re: SWShop Concept General Grievous
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2007, 11:24 AM »
Guys, don't forget we are getting a shiny new star case with each figure  :P  That's got to be worth the extra $10 they are charging us, right?!
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Re: SWShop Concept General Grievous
« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2007, 11:42 AM »
I thought in the past some figures were able to be purchased either way :-\

I don't see why they don't make it an option to purchase with or without the star case. Or, for those who are Hyperspace members, throw the case in for free and/or charge a lower price for the figures themselves.

I guess that would required customer service and recognition of customer loyalty.
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Re: SWShop Concept General Grievous
« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2007, 11:50 AM »
I don't see why they don't make it an option to purchase with or without the star case. I thought in the past some figures were able to be purchased either way :-\

I don't think there used to be an option??  All I know is every figure I received from them came with a creased/stressed card and a dented bubble on EVERY order.  Even if you're an opener - does it not make you feel better that you're opening a pristine piece?  Maybe not, but I would.
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Re: SWShop Concept General Grievous
« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2007, 11:56 AM »
If it was a normal $6.50 Target/Wally/TRU release I'd seriously consider it since the design looks cool ... but $17 + shipping is just ******* dumb. Pass.

On the bright side, it's an original sculpt, not a glorified repaint like the recent Shadow Troopers or the Lava figures and Target Trooper of yore.
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