Originally posted by Fillmore1234
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I certainly wouldn't even knowing what their value was (in hindsight). But then I'm a collector and not greedy!
A couple of years ago, I was in Disney Store, Oxford Street, London, England. They had 15 Prince Wheeliam's. I must admit that I did break a habit/rule and purchase two of them. In addition to our main collection, my wife has a few for a small collection. Once it became known that I had left 13 Prince Wheeliam's (for other shoppers, collectors, children etc), I got lots of grief from others on here (and other forums) for not buying the lot. Sure, I didn't know I was going to stumble across them (as cars are much rarer in the UK than the US), but if I'd have known there were going to be 15 Prince Wheeliam's I'd have asked if anyone wants them up to a limit, as out of respect for other shoppers, I certainly wouldn't have bough the lot as was suggested. Prince Wheeliam was going for about £20 GBP on eBay UK.
On another occasion, in the same store, I got there at opening time (1000 on a Sunday) not knowing that they open for viewing at 0930. A lady in queue was intending to purchase all seven Becky Wheelin's. The boot was on the other foot. Thankfully, I appealed to her better nature, and she let me have one! She said her spares were all going onto eBay!
I can see both sides of the argument.
On one side, I fully respect that some collectors live in very remote parts of (any) country and rely on other collectors, Amazon or eBay to add to their collections. I know that people like Chris have to drive many miles to their nearest Walmart, Target, TRU etc. They have my sympathy. Buying extras for other collectors in remote parts is wholly justified.
On the other side, there has to be respect for other LOCAL collectors too! How would you feel if you got to a store and someone (in front of you) bought the lot? You'd be gutted! You'd be annoyed! What goes around, comes around!
I'm sure you'll all blame Mattel. There are enough to go around (maybe not in the UK) if some *collectors* leave a few for others when faced with loads of new cars.
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