eBay Flash Sale Discussion and Commentary Thread

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by kibble, Jan 11, 2018.

  1. RoDu

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    I was looking into their 1:18 line. Pricey, but fortunately not as many vehicles
     
  2. junkbot

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    True, but I saved on a preowned blow top of the line blow drier!! LOFL. joking. We did see our fair share of 15% off offers this month and now I think I am like spoiled rotten because I am sure we won't see any promos for a long time. Ugh...:( 
     
  3. jnguyen

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    I think doing it this way was a good way of doing it. Kept a lot of sellers from raising their prices knowing there was going to be a flash sale.

    I'm glad I picked up everything yesterday.. Thought today was going to be a 15% off everything as well so I almost waited
     
  4. ChromeMagnus

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    The code is for household items only.
    I skipped yesterday's flash sale because I thought we would get one today. Damn. Oh well.
     
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    I wish there was a bit more control over ebay notifications they allow you to turn off a lot of the notifications - but the one I find really annoying is the ones pestering you to checkout and to buy something similar to something you didn't win - I am just worried that if I turn to much off they won't tell me about the proper vouchers. even if 80% of their mails are more annoying than
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  6. ChromeMagnus

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    That's because Lupus has become hard to find. It's just about dried up. I would say check for NA retailers but they're all sold out.
    Your only option from a reliable retailer is Uncle Billy. I wouldn't wait too long though.
    FANS TOYS FT-18 LUPUS,In stock!
     
  7. autobotsrollout

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    I checked to see if they are really selling for 140 and how much shipping was...... when you go to put it in your cart it shows up red that they dont have the available quantity..... so in other words it seems they are sold out even though the page says in stock
     
  8. ChromeMagnus

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    Yeah I just noticed. UB really needs to update that listing.
    The only other option I'd imagine is Taobao. And it's pretty scarce there.
     
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    The eBay flash sale has come and gone. Now the 2-3 week wait for my figures begins. Any bets on if they arrive before the New Year?
     
  10. jjh

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    I'll take the Under - U.S. mail system is working overtime.
     
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  11. fujikuro

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    It was this seller: cheertoys on eBay

    Cheertoys. This appears to be the last of the Lupus' they had, though, and was the display model.
     
  12. Ambrojh

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    Why do people wait until a release finally sells out, then cry out I want one, doubt ft will rerelease this piece soon.
     
  13. Ambrojh

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    @dxp you are probably correct, but the thing I have learned about 3rd party releases, especially fan toys, but it as soon as you can afford to, otherwise be prepared to spend more, not have it, or hope for a rerelease.
     
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  14. ChromeMagnus

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    Official Takara is about the only brand you can bank on still being available a year or so later.
     
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    hey all, just curious. Wasn't able to partake in the last eBay 15% off sale unfortunately cause I had no cash at the time (of course I get loaded AFTER sales end). Any chances there would be another sale like that before Christmas?
     
  16. junkbot

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    Dude that would be soooo cool if it happened. You just never know. I mean we have seen lots of things happen this month. Never say never and if it does not happen there is always next month.
     
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    I would like that too.
     
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    I think January will have a 20% to start off the new year.
     
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  19. junkbot

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    Dude that would be bad ass if it happened.
     
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  20. Max Tower

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    I think eBay is VERY likely to have a decent sale in January as Amazon will so they will want to compete with that.

    But we have another ebaybucks offer on right now (not sure if it's targeted or not) same as usuall 10% on the app and 8% on the site. (for purchases over $50.00)

    They might have a boxing day sale or do something else for their 12 days thing - They are throwing a lot out there so it's not impossible.

    It seems past due for Canada and Australia to have another sale too.

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    Since people seem interested in this sort of stuff I'll also add. that Items I ordered on the 9th December from China arrived on the 17th December.

    The items I ordered on the 12th one of the smaller ones just got checked in at the airport - the bigger ones have not even got out of the 2nd depo yet.
     
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