The whole point of Collectibles is they are *not* a commodity.

The secondary market is what it is. There will always be people looking to make a profit. Without that motive there would be no secondary market, and without a secondary market there would be no Collectible.

Most avid collectors are knowledgeable about what they collect. Its not like we haven't known about this piece for a long time. One phone call to your dealer will reserve a piece in advance. Mine gladly takes my committment to buy even before they hear about the piece from their distributor. This is one of the benefits of forming a relationship with an established dealer.

I for one welcome lower edition sizes and limited availability. Its part of the fun. The trick is to learn about what you collect and this Web site is the best place in the world to gain that knowledge!

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