darkSpyro

I do understand. I agree that there are far more dubious cash frenzy ads out there.
As for the price he is asking for, $6.99 (Includes shipping) doesn't even cover the cost he spent including the Ebay/Paypal fees and the time/money to figure out how to make it Clear Green.

Quote: dinoah2005

I may be the only one that disagrees with you , but he does state that they are "CUSTOM" and says that they are made to look like the rare variant. He/She is not trying to pull a fast one, and as for the Chop Chop, he is starting the bid at .99c. He is not starting the bid at $100 and is also listing it as "USED". I don't see why Ebay would do anything about this item. I might have to bid on this one.

I have to agree, it directly states it is a custom and not real. For that price, I might go for the Chop Chop.

Wait, those background figs... That's a user on here! Skylanderex made it, and even psoted about it in the customs topic.

Quote: dinoah2005

I do understand. I agree that there are far more dubious cash frenzy ads out there.
As for the price he is asking for, $6.99 (Includes shipping) doesn't even cover the cost he spent including the Ebay/Paypal fees and the time/money to figure out how to make it Clear Green.

i agree for the price it is great and for the record it takes 100's of dollars to make molds of fiqures.

That clown you're talking about is a user on here.

Quote: BahamutBreaker

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...=item1c39068bf4

You've got to be kidding me ....

For what it's worth, he took a whole lot of pictures, so you can see the awesome condition of that leg.


Quote: Angry Rage Quit

This had got to be worth some giggles..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE...=item1c38cfc093

Ah...and nobody bought it. Time to try again at $198.

I agree, it's clearly listed as custom "opened and re-sealed".

I don't think there is any problem with this at all. It's pretty much what I did with my Eruptor
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pyrofer/9519273968/
Only with a different resin and where I cast the base too, he just did the figure.

I admire the quality of his figures and have sent him a message to see if he is willing to share how he did it

Chop Chop's eyes look FUNKY. like a deep sea shrimp or something. Freaks me right out.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/251395165981?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1

Eight...Hundred.... 0_o

http://m.ebay.com/itm/141126433498?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1

Series 2? I think he just means second game.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/111213995139?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1

Somebody is selling Ace Archdragon's Venomous Rattle Shake again.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/251395305118?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1

So I guess all the tens that I saw at my GameStop are fakes then.

You only have tens of Pumpkin Eye Brawl?

My local Sainsburys have FILLED their entire Skylanders display with him at a reduced price (only $20) in a desperate bid to get rid of him.

What I meant was that they have him filling the shelves in a 6 x 7 x 4.

I actually own the high bid on the custom chop chop right now. Didn't realize it was custom, but I'm ok with that. My max bid isn't ridiculous on that and I know a kid who would love that. And yes, it's on me for not reading the 'fine print'.

The ebay items that bother me are the one priced higher then retail when the item is readily available at retail. The seller is just preying on buyer ignorance, it seems.

This is against eBay policy:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...=item33885029b8

He tricks you into thinking it's real, and adds a ton of "search manipulating" words.

What SkylanderRex is doing, is perfectly normal.

Great example - now someone can tell me what options to use to report it, thanks.

Bluh- http://www.ebay.com/itm/SKYLAN...=item1c31a66b7f

Kijiji's count too right

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy...QAdIdZ549493974

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...=item2c77696dd1

Tare? Wonderful grammar you got there, bud.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...=item1c399a817b
This is one of the WORST customs I've seen. Level 5, 2100 coins? Really misleading.

Wait..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Scarle...=item1c39a6809b

Even worse.. *tears hair out*


More..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CUSTOM...=item4d15e7051e

Nice cut and paste skills, dude!

http://www.ebay.com/sch/nickpo...=p2047675.l2562

How much gold and silver paint does this guy have..?


And now, ladies and gents, here's one of the biggest Skylander auctions of the year..

..A Rubble Rouser, Spy Rise, and Stink Bomb "pre-order" with a ludicrous amount of bids.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...=item33883d215f

Quote: Krush_Hour

Kijiji's count too right

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy...QAdIdZ549493974

"Very rare!"

(until he is released at retail stores for everyone to buy)

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Matteomax
And now, ladies and gents, here's one of the biggest Skylander auctions of the year..

..A Rubble Rouser, Spy Rise, and Stink Bomb "pre-order" with a ludicrous amount of bids.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...=item33883d215f

Seriously, how does that auction have that many bids?

I should go ahead and put up a few auctions for Skylanders 4 pre-order.

Quote: Matteomax

How much gold and silver paint does this guy have..?

i might buy his scarlet ninjini with thumpling and eye small bundles.

the ultimate Ebay fail

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SK...=item1c38f73cd7

and another

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...=item23330e1be2

couple more these are just to funny

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...=item3a83eaaf62

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...=item3a80c00942

$10,000 for Purple Metallic Wrecking Ball?!?! What a deal!

Hey, at least the shipping is free.

Quote: crocko33

Seriously, how does that auction have that many bids?

I should go ahead and put up a few auctions for Skylanders 4 pre-order.

Pre-orders are one of the biggest scams currently on eBay ... and the saddest part is that it's totally allowed and legitimate per eBay policy, as long as the Seller makes it blatantly clear that the listing/auction is for a pre-order.
Don't ever, ever bid on a pre-order auction. It's a ridiculous way to waste your money.

I find auctions for chip codes, etc, to be even more nefarious.

Oodles of money (in relative terms to the original cost) for a code which may not even win?

But, unfortunately once again, allowed.

Quote: artican

the ultimate Ebay fail

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SK...=item1c38f73cd7

and another

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...=item23330e1be2

couple more these are just to funny

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...=item3a83eaaf62

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...=item3a80c00942

On the first one, I went ahead and put in an offer.

Lightcore Drobot -- think how much he could get if it weren't lightly used.

Lightcore Eruptor -- I'm assuming that auction includes the chair/ottoman that Eruptor is sitting on.

My $6 offer was declined. :-(

Quote: crocko33

Quote: artican

the ultimate Ebay fail

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SK...=item1c38f73cd7

and another

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...=item23330e1be2

couple more these are just to funny

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...=item3a83eaaf62

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...=item3a80c00942

On the first one, I went ahead and put in an offer.

Lightcore Drobot -- think how much he could get if it weren't lightly used.

Lightcore Eruptor -- I'm assuming that auction includes the chair/ottoman that Eruptor is sitting on.

And here I just bought a lightcore Eruptor for $3.97 just yesterday. I saw lightcore Drobot there for 9.95 I think as well. Think of what the $14.95 3 packs would be worth on Ebay!!!!

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Quote: crocko33

Seriously, how does that auction have that many bids?

I should go ahead and put up a few auctions for Skylanders 4 pre-order.

Pre-orders are one of the biggest scams currently on eBay ... and the saddest part is that it's totally allowed and legitimate per eBay policy, as long as the Seller makes it blatantly clear that the listing/auction is for a pre-order.
Don't ever, ever bid on a pre-order auction. It's a ridiculous way to waste your money.

Specially when you think that you are covered for 30 days if I recall correctly? By that I mean that 30 days after the auction, you can't get your money back through paypal/eBay, or is it 45 days?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...cvip=true&rt=nc

This is really funny ...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...=item2a3105f5b9

Quote: BahamutBreaker

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...cvip=true&rt=nc

This is really funny ...

LOST DOG

If found, please contact Master Eon at 1-800-777-SWAP.

Quote: BahamutBreaker

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...cvip=true&rt=nc

This is really funny ...

Quote: Matteomax

Quote: BahamutBreaker

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...cvip=true&rt=nc

This is really funny ...

LOST DOG

If found, please contact Master Eon at 1-800-777-SWAP.

Damn Pit Bulls... Hate em'

Quote: Reimu

Quote: BahamutBreaker

Quote: crocko33

Seriously, how does that auction have that many bids?

I should go ahead and put up a few auctions for Skylanders 4 pre-order.

Pre-orders are one of the biggest scams currently on eBay ... and the saddest part is that it's totally allowed and legitimate per eBay policy, as long as the Seller makes it blatantly clear that the listing/auction is for a pre-order.
Don't ever, ever bid on a pre-order auction. It's a ridiculous way to waste your money.

Specially when you think that you are covered for 30 days if I recall correctly? By that I mean that 30 days after the auction, you can't get your money back through paypal/eBay, or is it 45 days?

http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/pre-sale.html
Basically you aren't supposed to list presale items if you can't guarantee you(the seller) has the item in-hand within 30 days of the end date.

I think they are just hoping that you buy the preorder in desperation and forget to ask for a refund after the buyer protection window so they keep your money.
Ebay should really police preorder listings better or just not allow them.

Quote: BahamutBreaker

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...=item2a3105f5b9

Looks more like Chop Chop's base to me. With the money. And the foot hole.

Not to point fingers, but this looks fake:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SKYLAN...=item417a68b49a

WAY too light colored.

Quote: Matteomax

Not to point fingers, but this looks fake:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SKYLAN...=item417a68b49a

WAY too light colored.

yep i agree

this is fail.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/handds...=1&_ipg=&_from=

why you ask?

because he's selling the new skylanders for $50 each.

is this 50 bucks?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylan...=item3f2d919969

Quote: artican

Quote: Matteomax

Not to point fingers, but this looks fake:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SKYLAN...=item417a68b49a

WAY too light colored.

yep i agree

also agree

This is why I hate it when employees break the street date:

Agree, Matteo.

Those employees should be spanked with a paddle in public, pants down.

The thing that bothers me is that some employees are probably taking all the Purple eye brawls and pearl Hot Heads! I'm pretty sure the stores that people have found these had no idea what they were and how rare they are. If I found one I couldn't sell it, though I'm not against anyone selling one once they find them. It just gives people like us 0% chance of finding certain figure

While that does undoubtedly happen, Kartoonkid, it is definitely possible to find "chase variants" on the shelves at stores. It's just very, very rare. From this forum, we know that Matteomax found the "stone" variants of Zook and Whirlwind in a store once. Just recently, Portalflip found the "electric green" Scorp variant in a Target. I personally found the "electric green" Twin Blade Chop Chop at a Toys R Us last month. And another user just posted finding the Series 1 "gold" Flameslinger at a KMart recently, too. There's probably many other examples, as well.

The bottom line is that one has a tiny, miniscule chance of finding the "chase" variants in a store, regardless of how much integrity the store's employees have. It's easier to blame the store employees for the rarity of those figures, but the reality is that they are just plain rare. They wouldn't be called "chase" variants if they weren't something that had to be chased.

I have personally found 7 chase variants:

1 silver
2 gold
3 glow in the dark (two the same char)
1 crystal

I do believe that it is harder now as store staff are more wise (I overheard one staff member in the chain store I found the 3 glows in state categorically that she would hide any other ones she found from then on as she discovered what they could be sold for on EBay).

However, it does not stop me looking whenever I get the chance.

Trouble is that I have not seen any evidence of green translucents at all, here in Oz.

Matteomax...where did that picture come from?

I'm starting to see some opportunistic store sellers on eBay...didn't see that pic above. Since we're talking about eBay fails...link!

I'm actually all for "rarity". I'm not one to wine that I can't find a rare figure or that it's unfair. It's so much more fun and meaningful if you happen upon a figure that only a handful of people have or will ever see, but I just think it ruins the fun, even by half of 1% knowing that this happens. But I love the thrill of the "chase"! On that note I was at a Walmart where all their Skylanders were kept in the toys section, they had like 10 or so boxes of the glow in the dark Sonic Booms! The weird thing is every box had been opened and taped back. They also had tons of other Skylanders that weren't in stock at a lot if local stores like wave two swappers and regular lightcore Grim Creeper. Not Super Rare stuff, but for a none super center Walmart with only 3 types of Disney Infinity Characters in stock I was pretty surprised.

GITD Sonic Boom is not a chase variant; variant, yes, but not chase.

I'm aware Just surprised to see it in stock and that they had all been opened.

I don't have too much of an issue with employees buying the chase variants themselves. Every job has it's perks. You could view it as activision tipping the retail employees, the same way they give exclusives to their own employees. And it also has the side effect of making retail employees more knowledgeable about the product, which should help sell products.

Sure, I'm not crazy about reducing my odds of finding a chase variant, but I don't expect someone to leave $100+ just to make some unappreciative customer and manager happy. Heck, it could even be the manager who's buying them up.

I'm not talking about buying them. I'm saying stealing. Especially before they are released.

Quote: Kartoonkid91

I'm not talking about buying them. I'm saying stealing. Especially before they are released.

It's stealing if they haven't paid for them. That's a separate issue than buying it before you should.

Quote: Matteomax

Not to point fingers, but this looks fake:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SKYLAN...=item417a68b49a

WAY too light colored.

After seeing the dupe custom sell on eBay, I just can't take the plunge to even TRY and look at chase variants.