I'm pretty sure that was DUE to the price issue always coming up... it was not an out of the blue request on his part.
What sort of person makes a remark like this "now the shark dies". You're pretty mean-spirited.
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I'm new here and maybe I'm out of line by saying this, but it seems many on here are jumping at an opportunity to poor mouth this project. I happen to be interested in this project and nothing that has been said changes that. From my standpoint, the price discussed earlier in the thread seems reasonable, considering the time and effort put into it. And anyone that disputes the quality of the project needs to take a look at the photos posted earlier in the thread. I, like anyone want the price to be as low as possible, but anyone expecting a bargain basement price is just not being realistic.Leave a comment:
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Price point should have been researched BEFORE you even got this project started. Having been in pre-press printing I know that artwork is expensive to work up...but that should have been thought of before you even got started with the box art alone. I can't even fathom what was spent on the Shark's reproduction...again, you probably had been told what it would cost before you went ahead with it being dismantled. That being said you probably have/had a price in mind of how much you want to get for the figure. Just tell/post what you think is fair for the work that has been put into the project and be done with speculation of how much this is gonna cost. And DON'T be upset or DISAPPOINTED if a lot of people here don't go for it. If this was truly a "Labor of Love" that has been stated in the thread then there really shouldn't be any complaints on the part of the people involved in the reproduction of this figure.
Here's what should be done with this thread IMHO...take all the so called "progress updates" and put them in the Custom WIP section in Customs. Cause that's all this project really is when you really get down to it. Never understood why it was in Mego Buzz to begin with. Everything else in this thread should be deleted. It's wasted space and time on the Museum for close to 8 MONTHS.Leave a comment:
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Just for the record, I am not involved in this project beyond what I have stated..which was providing scans only. I'm not investing any of my money in this, or trying to sell it either.
Your mocking remarks are off target in that regard, as well as your contention of anyone "joking around" about this. Who's joking about anything?
This thread is for those with "interest" in a "repro" Aquaman Shark set. If you have none do not participate, or if you no longer have interest, move on. The solution for anyone not currently happy with the set, or any issue with it, is to stop commenting here or following the thread. Simple.
I'm not speaking for Kris, just myself, and it's the reason I added my thoughts early on. This thread has taken on a nasty taint because some people don't "like" something, and feel the need to take Kris to task about it.
No one that I've seen, and specifically Kris, has been trying to hard sell this. In fact just the opposite from what I've seen.
Again, for those with no interest in the project, or just want to make back-handed remarks, or attacks, just move on to another thread.
Regards,
GeoffLast edited by geoffdude; May 22, '11, 1:10 PM.Leave a comment:
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That's so weird, Mikey, 'cuz I just asked at my store why they pickled the price of my double garlics!!Leave a comment:
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I'm curious to know when was the last time someone on this forum went into say a department store and complained to the manager about the price?
Uh, like 2 weeks ago
Seriously
I asked why they doubled the price of garlic pickles
Turned out to be a mistake and they changed the price back to normal.
If something don't look right it's always worth questioning
Said in a Jackie Mason voice --- "It couldn't hurt"
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My $0.02:
I've been following this thread from the first post. I've never had any interest in this particular set (original or reproduction), but the project of re-creating it fascinates me. I'm glad that this thread has been here. I think it's a great idea to make a faithful reproduction while making slight changes so that it would be very difficult to pass off as an original. I really like seeing the photos of the whole process.
I think it would be a shame to delete this whole thread just because there's been a bit of disagreement about what should or shouldn't be discussed here. Honestly, we've all seen threads deteriorate much worse than this one. I can tell that some feelings have been hurt, but I think everyone is trying to keep things civil while defending their opinions. I don’t see any reason to delete the thread.
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The difference is, that this is a home made repro, not something a major company made, so you would never see it in a department store...more like a flea market that sells knock offs, and what can you do in a flea market? haggle for the price bro
you don't like the price , you can always make an offer on what you think it's worth to you...
That being said, it's your item, and we all know how much time and effort it took to make it...no one's dissing your stuff....it's your item and you alone will set what ever price you want...no one has to like your price, but then again no one has to buy it either good luck man
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lolNahhh, we can just get rid of the hobbyists around here and still be fine.
. . . . uhhhh, what???
And now, I leave you with this private joke to myself:
http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs39/i/20..._by_JMoona.jpg
you crack me up B, I'd love to see if these guys will be in such a good mood joking around when they don't sell more then 3 of these....you guys are turning off most of your potential buyers and you don't realize it
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All of that...just because I offered some friendly advice.Well, that is certainly your opinion (and I respect that) and you are more than entitled to it. I'm a teacher and that's what I have to do several times a week....explain, explain, explain.....most time ad nauseum to all of my students. So please forgive me for having done so too much here and I certainly realized that once I had. Next time I'll be sure to gain a copy of the forum handbook or at least ask to be faxed the latest inter-office memo on such matters, LOL.
Really I don't see why the reason matters all that much unless people are just looking for a reason to 'poo-poo' the project because they are upset with the price. I challenge anyone to do what we're doing at the high level of quality and for a better price.....and if someone can do it then all the more power to them.
I did not willingly discuss price and I tried to avoid it many times because this is often what happens when you do. Still yet when I do I am targeted with 'shoulda, coulda, woulda's' by folks looking for any excuse to put this project down because the price has thwarted their expectations. I'm curious to know when was the last time someone on this forum went into say a department store and complained to the manager about the price? It is what it is and people are free to ask what they feel they and the project are worth.....maybe they do well with it and maybe they don't but it's their prerogative. I've never asked anyone to lower their price on anything ever. I figure if I can afford it then great, if not then finances dictate that I wait and save up if I really want it or pass it up altogether.
I didn't realize some folks on here were such 'bean counters' waiting for their prey to make a wrong move. It was a lesson well learned. I've seen this happen to friends of mine on statueforum.com too so I guess this should come as no surprise. Everyone seems happy and supportive but upset them with price and suddenly your the scourge of the earth for wanting (what we deem as) a fair return on our investment.
Oh well....se la vive. There's another adage...."you can't please all of the people all of the time". Honestly I'd rather put my energy into the project rather than feeling I have to constantly defend my position to people who simply may never understand how big this project really is and how much effort, time and personal investment it has taken on many fronts by all involved to get it to this stage so far and that's okay too.
Hopefully this will not incite more backlash but if it does I'll stop the updates altogether and end this thread right here and now before it gets ugly.....life is far too short for that IMHO and I just don't have the time nor the energy to continue defending what we're doing and why....I'd rather save my time and energy for future progress reports and updates.
And I'm not trying to "poo poo" on your project. You really need to chill man, you're letting this get you to wound up. Geez.
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If I am forced to shut down this thread (which I don't think is a bad idea....it would just be sad for those who want to see this thing to the end with updates including myself) I doubt I will feel comfortable putting it back up even in the Marketplace. I would have concerns that it would just begin all over again. With all do respect if this is shut down I(we) will take our chances on Ebay and with those that have pm'd me to ask to be notified when it's ready.
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