WOW!! I remember when these were $450 MIB

[Dave Mc]

There was a time, not too long ago, I would have dropped that kind of cash just to get those original pistols.

[huedell]

And...in all of this malarkey...no one has pointed out that if a given figure's
sell price has a severe drop (regardless of WHY), then it shouldn't negate the
satisfaction of owning the item....or enjoying the hobby. Correct?

And with that in mind (sans the potential repro-replacing scamming scares)...why is
there anything negative in any of this?

Screw the "thrill of the hunt". If people actually enjoy paying MORE for coveted items
...items they REALLY want to add to their cherished collection...well, I just don't get that mentality.

[dumbldor]

My God, Hue, we're on the same page here.

My primary objection to repros is just what you say, it causes confusion in the market and makes it easy for scammers to prey on collectors.

And a drop in prices is not necessarily a bad thing. I would love a cheap set of original boxed pirates. I will just have to take a close look at the accessories when they arrive...

[huedell]

My God, Hue, we're on the same page here.

My primary objection to repros is just what you say, it causes confusion in the market and makes it easy for scammers to prey on collectors.

And a drop in prices is not necessarily a bad thing. I would love a cheap set of original boxed pirates. I will just have to take a close look at the accessories when they arrive...

I was HOPING we were on the same page Dan --- but you know "the deal" ---
a little bit of an unfortunate tainted board history---debates gone awry
goes a long way in confusing the perception of the other persons intent.

If its broken down to something THIS simple AND we both agree about it---
with no "hot buttons" --- then that's a VERY good thing to me, personally.

[EMCE Hammer]

If ever there was a moment for an internet hug, it's right here, right now.