Today's eBay progress 5/15

Posted by Michaelson from em12-686.utsi.edu on May 15, 1999 at 13:30:36:

In Reply to: Check out eBay item number 102637355 (nm) posted by Michaelson on May 13, 1999 at 11:04:16:

: : : If you read my previous e-mail, I'm considering purchasing one of the new 12 inch Indy figures from Toy-Syndicate. Two days ago I sent them an e-mail asking whether or not I could pay by Money Order. I also asked whether or not they could e-mail me a better pic of the figure's head and fedora. I don't want to spend 350-plus bucks on it if it doesn't look all that good up close. It's hard to tell from the image they have.

: : : They haven't responded and I want to find out ASAP so I can preorder it before they sell out. So I looked up and down on their site for a phone number but all I could find was an address. So I called directory assistance in California and they said that they have no listing under "Toy-Syndicate" or under that address. I thought that was bit strange and it got me to thinking. WHERE are these figures coming from? Are they a custom job? Since they don't show any packaging on their site, I've got a feeling these puppies are illegal and that if Lucasfilm knew they wouldn't be too happy. Let's face it, at 350 a pop, they're pulling in some serious cash - damn near total profit! Can someone tell me how they're able to sell these? I'm assuming they're NOT officially licensed. Is something fishy going on???? I don't want to drop 350 and have the damn thing "disappear" in the mail.

: : Another interesting thing I discovered last night was that one was on eBay for bid and was sitting at $260 then for an item that even THEY admitted wouldn't be available until June. How's THAT for counting your eggs before they're hatched? Quite a few folks had already bid on the item, and there were still 8 days left in the auction! I agree, a bit strange indeed. Regards. Michaelson

Can you believe that as of today, someone has run this item up to $405 with 5 days left in the auction, and they don't project having one in hand until June or July??!! Unbelieveable!! Bidding that much on something that technically doesn't exist yet. Regards. Michaelson

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: : : : If you read my previous e-mail, I'm considering purchasing one of the new 12 inch Indy figures from Toy-Syndicate.  Two days ago I sent them an e-mail asking whether or not I could pay by Money Order.  I also asked whether or not they could e-mail me a better pic of the figure's head and fedora.  I don't want to spend 350-plus bucks on it if it doesn't look all that good up close.  It's hard to tell from the image they have.

: : : : They haven't responded and I want to find out ASAP so I can preorder it before they sell out.  So I looked up and down on their site for a phone number but all I could find was an address.  So I called directory assistance in California and they said that they have no listing under "Toy-Syndicate" or under that address.  I thought that was bit strange and it got me to thinking.  WHERE are these figures coming from?  Are they a custom job?  Since they don't show any packaging on their site, I've got a feeling these puppies are illegal and that if Lucasfilm knew they wouldn't be too happy.  Let's face it, at 350 a pop, they're pulling in some serious cash - damn near total profit!  Can someone tell me how they're able to sell these?  I'm assuming they're NOT officially licensed.  Is something fishy going on????  I don't want to drop 350 and have the damn thing "disappear" in the mail.

: : : Another interesting thing I discovered last night was that one was on eBay for bid and was sitting at $260 then for an item that even THEY admitted wouldn't be available until June. How's THAT for counting your eggs before they're hatched? Quite a few folks had already bid on the item, and there were still 8 days left in the auction! I agree, a bit strange indeed. Regards. Michaelson

: Can you believe that as of today, someone has run this item up to $405 with 5 days left in the auction, and they don't project having one in hand until June or July??!! Unbelieveable!! Bidding that much on something that technically doesn't exist yet. Regards. Michaelson

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