Transformer Movie to expensive: Can someone explain to me why these toys are so expensive on Amazon?
930162
.. interesting cause the ones i got (ultimate bumble bee and movie leader optimus prime) were definetly much cheaper here than all the stores i looked it up
873968
I would start by checking the sellers satisfaction rating and reviews. Fakes or bootlegs are almost always much much cheaper than the real thing. That is a big red flag. I'd say this probably isn't a bootleg. This figure in particular is new enough and unpopular enough that I would be surprised if there are fakes made already. Amazon should talks care of you if the seller misleads you. For me, if the deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
1066778
I agree with Victoria Adam's post 100%. What everyone must realize is that Fisher Price is a fabulous company who makes fantastic toys... they are not the cause of this sudden price leap. They retailed the toy for approximately $40... greedy !@#)$ bought large numbers of the toy as Victoria mentioned, before the general public could get their hands on them. This is unethical. It puts strain on the company to produce more... can inevitably cause the market to be "flooded" at Christmas due to the apparently high demand... and still children who want this toy won't stand a snowball's chance in hell of getting one for Christmas... Merry Christmas! I agree with Victoria Adam's post 100%. What everyone must realize is that Fisher Price is a fabulous company who makes fantastic toys... they are not the cause of this sudden price leap. They retailed the toy for approximately $40... greedy !@#)$ bought large numbers of the toy as Victoria mentioned, before the general public could get their hands on them. This is unethical. It puts strain on the company to produce more... can inevitably cause the market to be "flooded" at Christmas due to the apparently high demand... and still children who want this toy won't stand a snowball's... » Read More I agree with Victoria Adam's post 100%. What everyone must realize is that Fisher Price is a fabulous company who makes fantastic toys... they are not the cause of this sudden price leap. They retailed the toy for approximately $40... greedy !@#)$ bought large numbers of the toy as Victoria mentioned, before the general public could get their hands on them. This is unethical. It puts strain on the company to produce more... can inevitably cause the market to be "flooded" at Christmas due to the apparently high demand... and still children who want this toy won't stand a snowball's chance in hell of getting one for Christmas... Merry Christmas! « Show Less
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Thanks G. Mercado, I did notice that it wasn't actually Amazon itself selling at the higher price. I was just referring to the extra $200.00 profit that Toyzz was trying to make. I seriously thought it was a misprint as I would hope people are not that desperate for TC. I know I am not!
10956
I can't figure it out myself. My son has one, exactly as pictured, and it's a nice toy, but $40 nice not $300 nice. There is absolutely no reason this should be so expensive, unless of course it came with Handy Manny live and in the flesh, and he just appears whenever something around the house is broken and fixes it for you with hassle and at no additional cost.
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Because it's sold by a third party and fulfilled by Amazon. People will try to charge to much because it is demand. I suggest waiting because eventually they will get more in stock at the lower price. I would say check other retailers also.
614545
That's due to the fact that its only available from third party sellers. Amazon sells it for around 9.99. That fact that it is out of stock now on Amazon, means that sellers that have it can capitalize by increasing the prices. The fact that we are in the festive season doesn't help either. I would wait or get another character that is sold by Amazon.
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Hi Sue, I was looking for one of these dream houses for my daughter as well. I kept finding the "out of stock" signs almost everywhere as well. I too will NOT be ripped off by those people trying to sell them for $255 and up to $400 was the last price I saw yesterday. Anyhow, what I have been noticing in many reviews at different sites is that so many people have been having many electrical issues with different sections of the Barbie house. There seem to have been so many returns that they probably decided to come out with an updated model fewer issues. This has been a big seller for mattel for so many years (some version of the barbie house) that they WILL come out with a new model. ;) Hi Sue, I was looking for one of these dream houses for my daughter as well. I kept finding the "out of stock" signs almost everywhere as well. I too will NOT be ripped off by those people trying to sell them for $255 and up to $400 was the last price I saw yesterday. Anyhow, what I have been noticing in many reviews at different sites is that so many people have been having many electrical issues with different sections of the Barbie house. There seem to have been so many returns that they probably decided to come out with an updated model fewer issues. This has been... » Read More Hi Sue, I was looking for one of these dream houses for my daughter as well. I kept finding the "out of stock" signs almost everywhere as well. I too will NOT be ripped off by those people trying to sell them for $255 and up to $400 was the last price I saw yesterday. Anyhow, what I have been noticing in many reviews at different sites is that so many people have been having many electrical issues with different sections of the Barbie house. There seem to have been so many returns that they probably decided to come out with an updated model fewer issues. This has been a big seller for mattel for so many years (some version of the barbie house) that they WILL come out with a new model. ;) « Show Less
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I didn't really pay that much attention. I was buying for so many grandkids. You can find these at Farm & Home stores, probably at Toys R Us, etc. You might go check it out at one of those stores, though you will get it cheaper for sure through Amazon.
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Hi, We get our product for more than the Toys R Us are selling, and not everybody has a toys \Rus store in his city also in the price are included shipping cost amazon fees and all expense of a company that why we have to sell for this prices ,regards
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it doesn't normally cost anywhere close. It's $149.99 direct from buttkicker or $129 at other outlets. Those prices are for the version 2 which fixed an issue with the power amp overheating on the version 1 (this one makes no reference to version so one must assume he is selling the first version). Some goofballs price items this way so they can make people feel that they are getting a deal by posting the amazon link and then asking $300 or some funky number.
500070
I hear you :) Amazon might have the vintage figure you are referencing but you may have better luck on eBay. Upon quick spot check, Kennet looks to have been the manufacturer and if correct, this particular item had an extremely limited run of only 40 produced via prototypes (not full production run). There is on on eBay for $1250?!?! Type "Kenner talking robocop" to see if you can track one down elsewhere.
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From my inspection, whenever Amazon is showing a "newer version," especially of the MG Ver. EW line, it's typically the same model, but from an independent retailer that has added that tag, possibly in error, at a super-inflated price. For reference, no MG from the Gundam Wing series should cost above $50 USD (give or take a few $ for shipping etc.). Also, even if you buy from retailers through Amazon, I've found that referencing 3rd party sites (Gundam Planet, GGInfinite, HLJ, or ModelGrade) can be helpful in determining legitimate listings and those that may be falsified or made in error. Thanks for reading and have fun building! From my inspection, whenever Amazon is showing a "newer version," especially of the MG Ver. EW line, it's typically the same model, but from an independent retailer that has added that tag, possibly in error, at a super-inflated price. For reference, no MG from the Gundam Wing series should cost above $50 USD (give or take a few $ for shipping etc.). Also, even if you buy from retailers through Amazon, I've found that referencing 3rd party sites (Gundam Planet, GGInfinite, HLJ, or ModelGrade) can be helpful in determining legitimate listings and those that may be falsified or made... » Read More From my inspection, whenever Amazon is showing a "newer version," especially of the MG Ver. EW line, it's typically the same model, but from an independent retailer that has added that tag, possibly in error, at a super-inflated price. For reference, no MG from the Gundam Wing series should cost above $50 USD (give or take a few $ for shipping etc.). Also, even if you buy from retailers through Amazon, I've found that referencing 3rd party sites (Gundam Planet, GGInfinite, HLJ, or ModelGrade) can be helpful in determining legitimate listings and those that may be falsified or made in error. Thanks for reading and have fun building! « Show Less
2147688
Check all sellers. Amazon right now is $1298 (60"), a great price for this set IMO. The non-3D version is cheaper, of course.
1173500
All of the Monster Arts figures are the same scale. This thing is big and eats batteries if you forget to turn off the light. Bottom Line: 10/10 would spend $220 to be a kid again.
514589
That's a good catch. I never noticed it's listed at $154.99. Owning a couple I do know that the figurines are pretty cool.
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Someone else asked this question on this blog and someone answered that they should purchase a "step-up" transformer. I hope this helps.