What does everyone think about the value of the Designer Villain Pins?
I agree Li . I tried to do a co op and kept getting the runaround, so I gave up . I called The Disney Store and spoke to a manager that said there were no limits placed on how many sets you could purchase . So the ones that are saying, we are not sure if we are getting the sets are blatant liars and holding out to sell there sets at a higher cost . But like you said, its whatever, I'll live without Gothel as I did with Rapunzel . The mangaer however is going to look on ebay at completed listings, print them out, show them to her supervisors and have a change put in place, so that this doesn't happen again and that it is fair for everyone .
I didn't get one, would like one, but oh well, that's life (next time I expect texts from everyone no matter the time I will get up!) :shock:
I agree supply vs. demand is the key.
It can be upsetting to hear about people buying multiple sets for resale, but whatever. They were in the right place at the right time and if they can make some money, all the more to them Someone making a $2500+ profit - hey, that's enough for rent for a few months, right?!Maybe this is the only way that person can make money - just don't judge (and no, I didn't get any at all).
On a side note, how come this and the princesses (both which are Disneyshopping / Disney Store pins) haven't been scrapped? I remember the Happily Ever After series (at least Belle) got scrapped within a few months and a lot of other Disneyshopping / Disneystore pins have been scrapped too....but not these. Thankfully, I was able to trade for it a few weeks after the release at a PTN at DLR.
Did Disney wise up and use a different manufacturer for these pins? Was a Disney employee on hand to see the molds be destroyed and all the extra paint/glitter diluted (not sure how one would destroy paint except by possibly burning it)? And if Disney did wise up for these pins, how come they don't wise up for other pins?
I know, sorry to hijack the thread, but I'm curious!
The change would be 2 per email/IP addresses .
The change would be 2 per email/IP addresses .
And if I were making a $2500+ profit that would be enough for 2 months rent LOL! So expensive to live in certain areas in California @.@ especially in San Francisco.
Kinda am shocked I haven't seen more scrappers for the high demanded pins. I'm glad there isn't! But I'm also curious.
That is a good question! They haven't been scrapping any of the really expensive pins unless they have and we haven't noticed because they're just that good?!!
Believe me, if Cat and I didnt get a set we wouldnt be calling or complaning to anyone in disney authority..we'd find a way to get them regardless.
This pin has been scrapped:
Pin 77659: DisneyStore.com - Happily Ever After Series - Belle
I agree Li . I tried to do a co op and kept getting the runaround, so I gave up . I called The Disney Store and spoke to a manager that said there were no limits placed on how many sets you could purchase . So the ones that are saying, we are not sure if we are getting the sets are blatant liars and holding out to sell there sets at a higher cost . But like you said, its whatever, I'll live without Gothel as I did with Rapunzel . The mangaer however is going to look on ebay at completed listings, print them out, show them to her supervisors and have a change put in place, so that this doesn't happen again and that it is fair for everyone .
We personally think the designer villains are at a fair value. Most of the listings that have sold on eBay have been "true auctions" with 30-40 bids. Of course there are 3 views to it though.
1 view is from those who weren't able to purchase the set and are bitter that the only way to get them is to trade heavy for them or willing to spend quite a bit of money.
2nd view is from the people who actually were able to get the set at retail and are now seeing how much they are going for.
3rd views is from those who are willing to accept what the prices are and just realize its a part of this hobby that we will NEVER get away from.
This is what being in a collectible hobby is all about.
Also, lets remember, while the Edition size may be a bit higher than the princesses..these Pins are just as beautiful! AND, most of us in the pin community had thought Disney Store was done making High End pins. So for them to come out with a brand new set of this magnitude has most definitely added to the price.
The fact that it was a surprise release..which is why a lot of people are sore about not having them has also increased the price.
Do i think this will increase the price of Designer Princess...i doubt it. I think the Designer princesses have hit their plateau at a solid $1000 - $1150.
Pin 77659: DisneyStore.com - Happily Ever After Series - Belle
I suspect all of the pins from that series have been scrappered with the exception of Ariel. For the longest time an Ebay seller sold them directly out of Hong Kong w/o cards even when they were new releases.
Tinker, can we safely assume you're in Point of View #1 in my first comment on this thread? I mean..whats just as worse, or close, are the people who actually called DISNEY STORE to complain...like really??? cmon everyone. Lets grow up! Believe me, if Cat and I didnt get a set we wouldnt be calling or complaning to anyone in disney authority..we'd find a way to get them regardless.
@starry Dang! And I thought $1,225 what I pay was expensive!But, such is life! Gotta have a roof over our heads! Also, That pin is so pretty!
On a general note.
Sure it's a shame the pins had to skyrocket so high, and I'm sure it might increase the value of the princesses, or even decrease since right now the villains are the main priority but supply-demand is sneaky and unpredictable ~! While it hurts to pay so much I haven't complained nor whined about it. Simply gave my opinion on the now expensive prices, supply-demand.
Yup, a darn shame and wow, you really are taking a lot of a hit. Maybe you can sell the box?
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