The OOP Thread

[briwas101]

Originally Posted by Gold Ranger

Maybe you have $200 to spend on a release, I don't.
Plus, I bought a house and have better things to spend $200+ on than something that should be WAY cheaper.

Between failed relationships, moving and life in general, it's hard to keep up with each and every release.

Get over yourself or be helpful.

I'm glad you were able to buy a house. I would trade my ginormous collection for a house any day. You are correct to value your money and to prioritize things, and in the grand scheme anime isn't that important (it's true, guys) so it's quite possible that you will never complete your Magi set. I know how frustrating it is for things to go OOP and OOS before you buy it, but it would be much worse for you to spend money that was earmarked for actual bills and important things in life.
You may find that getting a 2nd job or doing some gig work on the side would be beneficial. Staying busy and making money is usually a good way to work through things. Having that extra financial cushion will help you sleep better at night, and will help you afford the things you want. I say this from experience as my side business was started specifically to pay for my anime/movies/shows/vidya.

[SteamfloggerBoss]

Originally Posted by Gold Ranger

Look at many other anime' that isn't offered from RightStuff and their ridiculous prices.

The prices are the fault of AoA's pricing model. Rightstuf even helped actually get some out of print sets out in circulation with the blind boxes in the summer sale.

Eta: really good advice Briwas. There was a lot I missed out on collecting before I became more financially secure. I didn't even start collecting anime until 2013 or so.

[kk1]

Originally Posted by Gold Ranger

$60 each or $120 each?
Either way, it's still very expensive, considering the episode count.
I spent $60 for the second set, but I'm not paying higher than that.
Look at many other anime' that isn't offered from RightStuff and their ridiculous prices.

Both (I have two sets one bought before the sale one after), and you won't pay more than the sale price? LOL, good luck finding someone willing to just give it to you.

[Glorian]

The other option, which had been available for years, would have been to buy the Kaze release from the UK/Europe (although that obviously required a region free player). I did that years ago, as it was a fraction of the price. But I believe that release is OOP now.

Edit:Looks like you could get part 2 of the Kaze release for Labyrinth of Magic pretty cheap off eBay ($17-$18); copies of part 1 are more like $37-$40. Still, that's not much different than the cost of the Aniplex set you missed out on, so that's what I'd recommend, if you're looking for a solution.

[kk1]

Originally Posted by Glorian

The other option, which had been available for years, would have been to buy the Kaze release from Europe (although that obviously required a region free player). I did that years ago, as it was a fraction of the price. But I believe that release is OOP and unavailable now.

I have that too (bought it first) I might sell that cheap...might.

[Academyratio]

Originally Posted by Gold Ranger

Get over yourself or be helpful.

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[briwas101]

Originally Posted by kk1

I have that too (bought it first) I might sell that cheap...might.

If you have multiple copies of an OOP anime it would be nice of you to sell your least favorite copy. You don't need to give anyone a discount, but at least putting it out at the current market price is good enough. The main frustration of collecting anime is things going OOP (or never getting licensed at all) and you have the power to help a person with the OOP part.

[kk1]

Originally Posted by briwas101

If you have multiple copies of an OOP anime it would be nice of you to sell your least favorite copy. You don't need to give anyone a discount, but at least putting it out at the current market price is good enough. The main frustration of collecting anime is things going OOP (or never getting licensed at all) and you have the power to help a person with the OOP part.

I know just have to find the time.

[ninebre]

For those who have not noticed yet:

Nichijou - My Ordinary Life: The Complete Series is now OOP. A few copies are still available for reasonable price at Amazon.com and Ebay but apparently they won't last long.

[kk1]

Originally Posted by ninebre

For those who have not noticed yet:

Nichijou - My Ordinary Life: The Complete Series is now OOP. A few copies are still available for reasonable price at Amazon.com and Ebay but apparently they won't last long.

Still the UK version too https://www.anime-on-line.com/nichij...366965644.html

[Kid Boruto]

Originally Posted by ninebre

For those who have not noticed yet:

Nichijou - My Ordinary Life: The Complete Series is now OOP. A few copies are still available for reasonable price at Amazon.com and Ebay but apparently they won't last long.

I'm so grateful I bought this during RightStuf's 2022 Birthday sale. Still waiting for my copy to arrive though.

[briwas101]

Originally Posted by Kid Boruto

I'm so grateful I bought this during RightStuf's 2022 Birthday sale. Still waiting for my copy to arrive though.

Yikes. I don't want to worry you, but your order might get canceled. I've had orders with OOP items that went months and months without being fulfilled until it was finally canceled.
If you want Nichijou you might want to buy it from an ebay seller before the prices get jacked up. I think the market price will reach at least 70 for this item, so even if you do end up getting your rightstuff order you could sell the $35 eBay one and get all your money back and a small profit.
I don't know how badly you want it, but a little work right now could save you some anguish later.

PS. I got my copies of nichijou from the summer sale back during the summer. Either they are waiting on a final print run so they can fulfill orders, or they are awaiting verification that no more copies will arrive.

[SteamfloggerBoss]

Originally Posted by briwas101

Yikes. I don't want to worry you, but your order might get canceled. I've had orders with OOP items that went months and months without being fulfilled until it was finally canceled.
If you want Nichijou you might want to buy it from an ebay seller before the prices get jacked up. I think the market price will reach at least 70 for this item, so even if you do end up getting your rightstuff order you could sell the $35 eBay one and get all your money back and a small profit.
I don't know how badly you want it, but a little work right now could save you some anguish later.

PS. I got my copies of nichijou from the summer sale back during the summer. Either they are waiting on a final print run so they can fulfill orders, or they are awaiting verification that no more copies will arrive.

Agree with this do not rely on Rightstuf to fulfill it. Worse case you end up with 2 copies one of which was well under market value. I've ran into this several times on Rightstuf and Amazon. If you want to expedite finding out, contact their CS about the order.

[kk1]

Yes I have ordered many an in stock item that went OOP and later had my order canceled AND missed out on buying a reasonably priced one somewhere else while I was waiting.

[Girls With Guns]

People are so adverse to picking up the phone and calling Rightstuf's Customer Service, it's the easiest, quickest, and best-guarranteed way to get anything done with them. I find it such a chore to type out a dang message to them and then wait 3-4 days for them to get back to you. I don't ever use their Contact Form for anything; I just pick up the phone and call them so I can talk to someone who can help me or answer my questions right then and there.

[v_i]

Originally Posted by Girls With Guns

People are so adverse to picking up the phone and calling Rightstuf's Customer service, it's the easiest, quickest, and best-guarranteed way to get anything done with them. I find it such a chore to type out a dang message to them and then wait 3-4 days for them to get back to you. I don't ever use their Contact Form for anything; I just pick up the phone and call them so I can talk to someone who can help me or answer my questions right then and there.

During the start of the pandemic, through as recently as last year for me, their phone lines either told me to message them online, or flat out weren’t connected. While it’s apparent it’s gotten better, they do not make it readily apparent you can call them.

[Girls With Guns]

Originally Posted by v_i

During the start of the pandemic, through as recently as last year for me, their phone lines either told me to message them online, or flat out weren’t connected. While it’s apparent it’s gotten better, they do not make it readily apparent you can call them.

Pfft, thats just a bunch of BS and a big cop out excuse. Their phone number is right at the top of their web page. It's pathetic that these youger generations can't handle interfacing with an actual human in person or over the phone anymore, all thanks to social media and texting.

[v_i]

Originally Posted by Girls With Guns

Pfft, thats just a bunch of BS and a big cop out excuse. Their phone number is right at the top of their web page. It's pathetic that these youger generations can't handle interfacing with an actual human in person or over the phone anymore, all thanks to social media.

And I used that phone number, and they told me to go to their website. After being on hold for an hour. Twice. And unless I was browsing this forum and had someone tell me I was “pathetic” for you know, not wanting to waste my time on a dead end again, I would still think that was the case, and that I’d be better off not even trying.

[Nothing371]

9.5 times outta 10 I have no reason to complain when I miss an anime that goes OOP. Every once in awhile there is something in really short print supply like Violet Evergarden or MHA S2P1. That stinks. But we have all the time in the world to pre-order the rest of these items. That's what pre-orders are for. Righstuf offers basically everything, if you have the fear of missing out. No excuses. You can pre-order any and all of it.

For me personally, it's more important to buy 50% of my anime for half price than to worry about the 1 of 8 things I miss out on. My funds are extremely limited and you can have most of what you want as long as you have a little patience. Plan ahead, make a wishlist, bookmark everything, and be ready to jump when the sale happens. Buyers remorse is obnoxious and I'd rather not have only 1/2 the anime that I own.

Besides, the chase is half the fun too. You can sometimes track items down later and acquiring that stuff feels rewarding, and I get so much more enjoyment out of seeing those items on my shelves, and viewing them. It's like finishing the hunt, or completing a quest.

You win some you lose some. I find myself more preoccupied shaking my head at people that have this strange need to constantly talk about how much stuff they buy, how they have to own EVERYTHING, and only seem to be able to focus and talk about the sheer materialism of the hobby 24/7. That's gross. It's super materialistic, and often borders on compulsion and mental sickness, sometimes even depression. Esp when it leads to really weird and awkward humblebrag complaints later such as, "There is nothing left for me to buy =/ ". Just, ugh.

Focus on all the great things you have in life and be thankful for them. Not what is 'missing'.

[Nothing371]

Let me give you a good example. Which one is the more impressive NECA Turtles collection display? :

[Show spoiler]




or this:

Because I know what 9 outta 10 people definitely would say. No one else is impressed with all that clutter and gluttony, besides other gluttons.

Take pride in what you do. Hone that collection, and be able to part with things as well. A good collection needs trimming or pruning every now and then.