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Post by RSCTom on Jun 23, 2022 15:17:25 GMT -5
The backorder price is still $30. I could see asking Ringside for a price adjustment if the initial price was more and it arrives at the same time as the backorder (the backorder shipment could also be delayed and just hasn't been updated yet). If you paid the same or less than the back order price, then there isn't anything to adjust. I always assumed exclusives we're more money since there is usually a lower production run (and thus higher production costs) and most retailers want exclusives so they can charge extra. If the product was part of the normal line and delayed due to production issues, RSC would most likely still receive the product faster than other retailers since it's a production issue and isn't an issue with their shipping carrier. Regardless, we purchase their product based off of the price at the time - it doesn't state anywhere on their website that by paying higher prices initially that we are guaranteed to receive it by a certain date or before other retailers. We aren't entitled to price adjustments just because something is delayed. You can reach out to their customer service to see what they can do or cancel if you aren't happy (and probably buy it for a lot less during black Friday/Xmas season). Idk what they charge extra or anything like that. I’m just going off based on what I was told before a few years ago. They charge more because they overnight stuff to get it faster. If that was a lie, whoever runs RS emails told it. I don’t get on acting like I know how things are ran like some ppl on here, so I don’t speculate, that’s just what I was told. I can help you out. The premium is paid for shipping on retail shared items which we will generally receive faster (a small portion of them, hence the pre-orders) which is why you were told that via email. Nobody is lying to you. That's how it is. This does happen with our exclusives too but as people have already been saying, it's not really comparable when we're the only ones who will receive this item (on top of the fact that, as people have also said, it's a smaller number than what is produced for mass retail). This still doesn't really justify any sort of price adjustment in my opinion because whenever the supply issue is resolved, it's still an overnight shipment that RSC is paying for. Our dollar amount there doesn't change and we don't get any kind of refund because of the delay. I don't know how many times it has to be repeated that we want everyone to get every figure as quickly as possible, but here it is again: we want everyone to get every figure as quickly as possible. I understand the frustration of an unforeseen delay but nothing about this warrants any kind of price difference refund all because a date changed that we didn't cause or ask for. It just happens and hopefully one day, when the supply chain issues chill, it stops happening. It's as simple as that. And just so it's clear I have no reason to lie about any of this and I never have and I never will. And nobody came to me and 'told the principal'... I came into the thread on my own. I hope this clears it up for you and anyone else that might have an issue with this.
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bubbaskinner
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Post by bubbaskinner on Jun 23, 2022 15:45:51 GMT -5
Idk what they charge extra or anything like that. I’m just going off based on what I was told before a few years ago. They charge more because they overnight stuff to get it faster. If that was a lie, whoever runs RS emails told it. I don’t get on acting like I know how things are ran like some ppl on here, so I don’t speculate, that’s just what I was told. I can help you out. The premium is paid for shipping on retail shared items which we will generally receive faster (a small portion of them, hence the pre-orders) which is why you were told that via email. Nobody is lying to you. That's how it is. This does happen with our exclusives too but as people have already been saying, it's not really comparable when we're the only ones who will receive this item (on top of the fact that, as people have also said, it's a smaller number than what is produced for mass retail). This still doesn't really justify any sort of price adjustment in my opinion because whenever the supply issue is resolved, it's still an overnight shipment that RSC is paying for. Our dollar amount there doesn't change and we don't get any kind of refund because of the delay. I don't know how many times it has to be repeated that we want everyone to get every figure as quickly as possible, but here it is again: we want everyone to get every figure as quickly as possible. I understand the frustration of an unforeseen delay but nothing about this warrants any kind of price difference refund all because a date changed that we didn't cause or ask for. It just happens and hopefully one day, when the supply chain issues chill, it stops happening. It's as simple as that. And just so it's clear I have no reason to lie about any of this and I never have and I never will. And nobody came to me and 'told the principal'... I came into the thread on my own. I hope this clears it up for you and anyone else that might have an issue with this. I never said YOU or anybody lied, maybe re read what I said more carefully next time. But It’s going to be ok, I promise. And when I mentioned “the principal “ I defiantly weren’t referring to you, I don’t even know who you are
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Post by RSCTom on Jun 23, 2022 16:13:17 GMT -5
I never said YOU or anybody lied, maybe re read what I said more carefully next time. But It’s going to be ok, I promise. And when I mentioned “the principal “ I defiantly weren’t referring to you, I don’t even know who you are I'm your huckleberry
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Jun 23, 2022 16:31:12 GMT -5
I never said YOU or anybody lied, maybe re read what I said more carefully next time. But It’s going to be ok, I promise. And when I mentioned “the principal “ I defiantly weren’t referring to you, I don’t even know who you are I'm your huckleberry Tom, what torso does this Hogan have?
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GoCanes84
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Post by GoCanes84 on Jun 23, 2022 21:30:10 GMT -5
Lol this is great.
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Post by PJ on Jun 24, 2022 7:05:58 GMT -5
Tom, what torso does this Hogan have? I am guessing/expecting the same as the prototype. Because I don’t think Bill or Steve addressed a torso change like they did with the RSC Ciampa. I hope I’m wrong, but any other time they changed the torso of a figure (RSC Ciampa & Ron Simmons) Mattel told and showed us the change before the figures hit their retailers.
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Post by JokerFC on Jun 24, 2022 8:29:23 GMT -5
Mine has been delayed until August...but I'm OK with that. Really looking forward to assembling the heel Wolfpac for pics
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Post by RSCTom on Jun 24, 2022 8:37:41 GMT -5
Tom, what torso does this Hogan have? It is the same as in the photos. Expect unboxing video sometime today.
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Post by AlexWestCollects on Jun 24, 2022 8:47:36 GMT -5
Tom, what torso does this Hogan have? It is the same as in the photos. Expect unboxing video sometime today. Hell yes!
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Jun 24, 2022 8:55:57 GMT -5
Tom, what torso does this Hogan have? It is the same as in the photos. Expect unboxing video sometime today. You know that’s gonna lead to more outrage, right? “If they have em in hand to unbox then why can’t they send me mine? I bet Zack Ryder has one too. It’s not fair.”
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Post by RSCTom on Jun 24, 2022 9:05:26 GMT -5
It is the same as in the photos. Expect unboxing video sometime today. You know that’s gonna lead to more outrage, right? “If they have em in hand to unbox then why can’t they send me mine? I bet Zack Ryder has one too. It’s not fair.” I can guarantee Zack Ryder doesn't have this. He will have to wait like everyone else. If it brings outrage, so be it. I am no longer the chummy Tom of old. I am Nuclear Heat Tom.
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Post by AxelSmackdown on Jun 24, 2022 9:49:48 GMT -5
You know that’s gonna lead to more outrage, right? “If they have em in hand to unbox then why can’t they send me mine? I bet Zack Ryder has one too. It’s not fair.” I can guarantee Zack Ryder doesn't have this. He will have to wait like everyone else. If it brings outrage, so be it. I am no longer the chummy Tom of old. I am Nuclear Heat Tom. Tom, don’t lie to us. We know you actually stole the first shipment to sell on the black market to fund your Cowboy Hat addiction.
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Jun 24, 2022 9:59:55 GMT -5
Tom, what torso does this Hogan have? I am guessing/expecting the same as the prototype. Because I don’t think Bill or Steve addressed a torso change like they did with the RSC Ciampa. I hope I’m wrong, but any other time they changed the torso of a figure (RSC Ciampa & Ron Simmons) Mattel told and showed us the change before the figures hit their retailers. Tom, what torso does this Hogan have? It is the same as in the photos. Expect unboxing video sometime today. I’ll be passing then. When they change the Sheamus torso to something with a bit more flab or more accurate I’ll get an elite Hogan.
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Post by Jack Specific on Jun 24, 2022 11:15:44 GMT -5
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Post by AlexWestCollects on Jun 24, 2022 12:59:12 GMT -5
Can’t wait to have this. Smaller torso or not it looks awesome. Not the weightbelt I was expecting tbh.
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Post by Rock-Is-King on Jun 24, 2022 20:45:52 GMT -5
Glad someone has it to unbox …. tick tock people
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 25, 2022 0:35:21 GMT -5
Can’t wait to have this. Smaller torso or not it looks awesome. Not the weightbelt I was expecting tbh. Totally. The packaging and that back-drop look great too.
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Post by ztj_wwf on Jun 25, 2022 3:52:31 GMT -5
The weight belt should say nWo on the back, since that's what he wore with this attire. Bill seems to have based the belt and kneepads (which he isn't wearing) on this pic, but it's not a Wolfpac attire and the belt doesn't match the boots. Classic Miekina mashup...
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Post by Back to the Codyverse on Jun 25, 2022 6:35:32 GMT -5
How does Bill think that torso looks good on that crotch peg
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Post by sandeep on Jun 25, 2022 7:49:20 GMT -5
How does Bill think that torso looks good on that crotch peg it is still ok but how he can justify the Cesaro figure which use same parts.
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