Harry Potter Series 2 (Mystery Minis)

[Geescube]

Pulled another Selkie today Keeping this one and hopefully will be able to shift the mended one to help pay for the habit

That one is like the only one I cannot find and refuse to look for because its too close to others weight. Congrats. I should probably get on trading for him before its impossiblay.

[highlanderfil]

So here's my promise to this site as a way to pay back the community a little bit for helping me out so much. If I do happen across another Buckbeak (a huge "if" since I've pretty much run out of HTs nearby, but hey, I'm not going to stop looking), I will sell it to the first person here who wants him for half-price, $75.

And, yes, it's not as much of a gesture as it would be if I sold him at cost, but I've got S1 exclusives to find and nobody is going to give me a break on them, I'm sure

[highlanderfil]

Pulled another Selkie today Keeping this one and hopefully will be able to shift the mended one to help pay for the habit

That one is like the only one I cannot find and refuse to look for because its too close to others weight. Congrats. I should probably get on trading for him before its impossiblay.

It's pending right now on Facebook, but if it falls through and depending on what you have in trade, I might be open to offers

[highlanderfil]

BTW, does anyone know how much Bella weighs?

[opopssum]

So here's my promise to this site as a way to pay back the community a little bit for helping me out so much. If I do happen across another Buckbeak (a huge "if" since I've pretty much run out of HTs nearby, but hey, I'm not going to stop looking), I will sell it to the first person here who wants him for half-price, $75.

And, yes, it's not as much of a gesture as it would be if I sold him at cost, but I've got S1 exclusives to find and nobody is going to give me a break on them, I'm sure

if you were to find one and sell it at ppg it would be a kind gesture at this point the only two for sale right now are on ebay and are going to make one Australian a very marry xmass

What S1 are you looking for my comic shop has had an un touched case for a few months now I can try to pull something, I dont believe they shuffle cases

Im kind of hoping they do a buckbeak pop soon just so I can have /a/ buckbeak for my collection he is just so dang cute

[highlanderfil]

if you were to find one and sell it at ppg it would be a kind gesture at this point the only two for sale right now are on ebay and are going to make one Australian a very marry xmass

What S1 are you looking for my comic shop has had an un touched case for a few months now I can try to pull something, I dont believe they shuffle cases

Im kind of hoping they do a buckbeak pop soon just so I can have /a/ buckbeak for my collection he is just so dang cute

"Ppg"? Some terminology I'm unfamiliar with?

I need all the S1 exclusives, which I'm guessing your comic shop won't have... We've got all the commons.

[Katers]

So here's my promise to this site as a way to pay back the community a little bit for helping me out so much. If I do happen across another Buckbeak (a huge "if" since I've pretty much run out of HTs nearby, but hey, I'm not going to stop looking), I will sell it to the first person here who wants him for half-price, $75.

And, yes, it's not as much of a gesture as it would be if I sold him at cost, but I've got S1 exclusives to find and nobody is going to give me a break on them, I'm sure

if you were to find one and sell it at ppg it would be a kind gesture at this point the only two for sale right now are on ebay and are going to make one Australian a very marry xmass

After I saw this, I had to go over to ebay to see what Buckbeak was going for - HOLY Hippogriff! I kinda want to watch them to see what they end up going for, but at the same time, I'm a bit horrified.

[keyese]

if you were to find one and sell it at ppg it would be a kind gesture at this point the only two for sale right now are on ebay and are going to make one Australian a very marry xmass

What S1 are you looking for my comic shop has had an un touched case for a few months now I can try to pull something, I dont believe they shuffle cases

Im kind of hoping they do a buckbeak pop soon just so I can have /a/ buckbeak for my collection he is just so dang cute

"Ppg"? Some terminology I'm unfamiliar with?

I need all the S1 exclusives, which I'm guessing your comic shop won't have... We've got all the commons.

PPG is PopPriceGuide https://www.poppriceguide.com/ it gathers ebay sales data to give an estimated worth for Pops (and minis, dorbz, etc).

And I'll keep 75$ ready for if you get super lucky

[highlanderfil]

Oh, duh that’s where I got the valuation (well, that and eBay), just didn’t put the abbreviation together with the full name. Looks like no SE MI HT have any more (that I haven’t weighed or bought) left. Likewise the B&Ns, which basically means I’m SOL on Trevor or more Arnolds unless we order online. Don’t feel like going to Flint, heh. But maybe if I travel somewhere else...

Just got a box of four from Walmart.com and there’s a 57.9 g in there. If I knew what Bella weighed, might open it, otherwise wary of getting yet another Lupin.

[highlanderfil]

Opened it, got Luna ah well, she’s my favorite character and now she can come live at my office

[keyese]

Opened it, got Luna ah well, she’s my favorite character and now she can come live at my office

Sorry I was late to replying for you, but my Bella was 65.8. Unfortunately she's close to Snape, but if you find a fresh box she should be in the middle row somewhere.

[highlanderfil]

Opened it, got Luna ah well, she’s my favorite character and now she can come live at my office

Sorry I was late to replying for you, but my Bella was 65.8. Unfortunately she's close to Snape, but if you find a fresh box she should be in the middle row somewhere.

We did get another Bella, but in slightly comical fashion. I packed her up as a white elephant gift for the office thinking she was Snape (very similar weights) and all I could do was laugh when a coworker opened the box. He did, however, agree to part ways with her when I asked. He turned down my offer of another box or a bottle of red wine, but he's going to get one of the two all the same when I pick her up on Tuesday

[keyese]

Opened it, got Luna ah well, she’s my favorite character and now she can come live at my office

Sorry I was late to replying for you, but my Bella was 65.8. Unfortunately she's close to Snape, but if you find a fresh box she should be in the middle row somewhere.

We did get another Bella, but in slightly comical fashion. I packed her up as a white elephant gift for the office thinking she was Snape (very similar weights) and all I could do was laugh when a coworker opened the box. He did, however, agree to part ways with her when I asked. He turned down my offer of another box or a bottle of red wine, but he's going to get one of the two all the same when I pick her up on Tuesday

LOL that's awesome, glad he is willing to trade you back

[Chaister87]

I wonder if HT and BN will get any more restocks

[highlanderfil]

I wonder if HT and BN will get any more restocks

HTs in my area aren't anticipating them. B&Ns are spotty - some of them still have dozens of boxes, so I am not sure they will be reordering. I've started ordering them online at B&N, weighing and returning ones that don't measure up. The problem is that when I'm chasing just one figure (Trevor), it becomes needle in a haystack. I did get another Arnold this way, though...

[S_E_R_G_I_O]

I hope my local hot topic restocks, I need buckbeak

[highlanderfil]

I hope my local hot topic restocks, I need buckbeak

So, a bit of a PSA: Hot Topics issued a nationwide directive last Saturday that forbids people from bringing scales into the store and mystery boxes are now not returnable. Was just told this by an employee at a Howell, MI Hot Topic. Dumb move if you ask me, but, then again, I have a vested interest so I'm just a wee bit biased.

[keyese]

The stores by me have all changed over to be "final sale" on all blind bags and boxes, even if they are unopened, but they still let me scale so I'm okay with it.

[opopssum]

I hope my local hot topic restocks, I need buckbeak

So, a bit of a PSA: Hot Topics issued a nationwide directive last Saturday that forbids people from bringing scales into the store and mystery boxes are now not returnable. Was just told this by an employee at a Howell, MI Hot Topic. Dumb move if you ask me, but, then again, I have a vested interest so I'm just a wee bit biased.

Oh wow I haven't heard of that yet, as more minis come out from funko and hot topic starts carring more blind boxes from other companies and scaling becoming a not so well kept secret I can see where this would come from tho. I dont scale cuz I like to just throw away my money but this will definitely throw a wrench in to the way many collectors collect.

I wonder if other stores will follow or how long it will take other stores




also I am team HTs please restock I need buckbeak

[highlanderfil]

HT isn't getting another cent of my money - not blindly, anyways. If they choose to enforce this policy everywhere, I'll just forego their exclusives or buy them on eBay outright once I've saved enough money from NOT wasting it on whatever the next version of Sorted Hat Harry will be.

The ironic thing is that it was at this very store (Howell, MI) that my wife and I pulled George and Buckbeak two weeks ago and the employees couldn't have been happier for us. Scales in plain sight, ripped the boxes open right there at the registers, squeals of delight, all that jazz. They loved it.

[bakivali]

HT isn't getting another cent of my money - not blindly, anyways. If they choose to enforce this policy everywhere, I'll just forego their exclusives or buy them on eBay outright once I've saved enough money from NOT wasting it on whatever the next version of Sorted Hat Harry will be.

The ironic thing is that it was at this very store (Howell, MI) that my wife and I pulled George and Buckbeak two weeks ago and the employees couldn't have been happier for us. Scales in plain sight, ripped the boxes open right there at the registers, squeals of delight, all that jazz. They loved it.

Unfortunately for the latest releases, going to ebay isn't an option since there are so very few up and they go for hundreds At least with the hat kids, they are heavy so a little bit easier to try and pick out the lighter ones even without a scale. With future lines we might not be that lucky though.

[FunkoMeansFun]

HT isn't getting another cent of my money - not blindly, anyways. If they choose to enforce this policy everywhere, I'll just forego their exclusives or buy them on eBay outright once I've saved enough money from NOT wasting it on whatever the next version of Sorted Hat Harry will be.

The ironic thing is that it was at this very store (Howell, MI) that my wife and I pulled George and Buckbeak two weeks ago and the employees couldn't have been happier for us. Scales in plain sight, ripped the boxes open right there at the registers, squeals of delight, all that jazz. They loved it.

What policy?

[highlanderfil]

Unfortunately for the latest releases, going to ebay isn't an option since there are so very few up and they go for hundreds At least with the hat kids, they are heavy so a little bit easier to try and pick out the lighter ones even without a scale. With future lines we might not be that lucky though.

It's an option once you consider the alternative. If I hadn't discovered this site, I wouldn't know about the weights at all, so it would have been a moot point. Even if you assume an even distribution getting a hatted Ron or Harry is 12 times more likely to happen than Buckbeak. Multiply that by the almost-10 bucks HT's boxes cost after taxes and all of a sudden paying $100+ for him doesn't sound so crazy, since the 1/6s are pretty much worthless in resale.

[highlanderfil]

HT isn't getting another cent of my money - not blindly, anyways. If they choose to enforce this policy everywhere, I'll just forego their exclusives or buy them on eBay outright once I've saved enough money from NOT wasting it on whatever the next version of Sorted Hat Harry will be.

The ironic thing is that it was at this very store (Howell, MI) that my wife and I pulled George and Buckbeak two weeks ago and the employees couldn't have been happier for us. Scales in plain sight, ripped the boxes open right there at the registers, squeals of delight, all that jazz. They loved it.

What policy?

I was informed today that they will no longer allow scales or returns of unopened boxes. The latter part has been posted at other stores (though somehow not this one), but the no-scale rule is a new one to me.

[Chaister87]

I wonder if HT and BN will get any more restocks

HTs in my area aren't anticipating them. B&Ns are spotty - some of them still have dozens of boxes, so I am not sure they will be reordering. I've started ordering them online at B&N, weighing and returning ones that don't measure up. The problem is that when I'm chasing just one figure (Trevor), it becomes needle in a haystack. I did get another Arnold this way, though...

I think you can only order 2 at a time from Barnes online right? I was lucky to find a trade for Trevor, but still missing Buckbeak to complete my collection

[Katers]

HT isn't getting another cent of my money - not blindly, anyways. If they choose to enforce this policy everywhere, I'll just forego their exclusives or buy them on eBay outright once I've saved enough money from NOT wasting it on whatever the next version of Sorted Hat Harry will be.

The ironic thing is that it was at this very store (Howell, MI) that my wife and I pulled George and Buckbeak two weeks ago and the employees couldn't have been happier for us. Scales in plain sight, ripped the boxes open right there at the registers, squeals of delight, all that jazz. They loved it.

What policy?

I was informed today that they will no longer allow scales or returns of unopened boxes. The latter part has been posted at other stores (though somehow not this one), but the no-scale rule is a new one to me.

Really hoping this is one of those 'enforced at the discretion of the store' situations. Have heard rumors about this kind of thing before, but have never had a problem at my local stores (yet!, fingers crossed!) - simmilar to above with the employees just as excited as I am, and very entertained by the whole process!

[highlanderfil]

I think you can only order 2 at a time from Barnes online right? I was lucky to find a trade for Trevor, but still missing Buckbeak to complete my collection

Yeah, but nothing (apart from it being a pain in the tokhes) is preventing you from making multiple orders.

[highlanderfil]

What policy?

I was informed today that they will no longer allow scales or returns of unopened boxes. The latter part has been posted at other stores (though somehow not this one), but the no-scale rule is a new one to me.

Really hoping this is one of those 'enforced at the discretion of the store' situations. Have heard rumors about this kind of thing before, but have never had a problem at my local stores (yet!, fingers crossed!) - simmilar to above with the employees just as excited as I am, and very entertained by the whole process!

My local store (Ann Arbor, MI) just informed me I'm free to weigh whatever I want as long as I'm not damaging the boxes. Too bad they don't have any more HP stuff. And now I'm really curious about this supposed "nationwide memo".

[hailmary25]

Pulled another Selkie today Keeping this one and hopefully will be able to shift the mended one to help pay for the habit

That one is like the only one I cannot find and refuse to look for because its too close to others weight. Congrats. I should probably get on trading for him before its impossiblay.

Had this same thought I do not even both as it is way to close. B&N a little easier that that the two are super light.


Does anybody know how B&N is with buying these online and returning to store?

[hailmary25]

Pulled another Selkie today Keeping this one and hopefully will be able to shift the mended one to help pay for the habit

That one is like the only one I cannot find and refuse to look for because its too close to others weight. Congrats. I should probably get on trading for him before its impossiblay.

Had this same thought I do not even both as it is way to close. B&N a little easier that that the two are super light.


Does anybody know how B&N is with buying these online and returning to store?

[hailmary25]

I called the manager of that store. First of all, turns out that that little s*** yesterday was also a manager. He feigned ignorance and claimed that a misunderstanding took place: he said that he thought that we wanted to open the boxes, then weigh them. Complete BS - that’s not at all how this went down. Lamest excuse for a power trip I’ve ever heard. Scalers are still free to do our thing and I will be reporting this dumbass to corporate.

Well thats good not that that stuff is full proof but it helps. What really hurts is how HT usually gets in like one case and may have like one restock.

[Geescube]

Does anybody know how B&N is with buying these online and returning to store?

B and N is fine with returns as long as sealed and brought back before 14 days of receiving.

[hailmary25]

Does anybody know how B&N is with buying these online and returning to store?

B and N is fine with returns as long as sealed and brought back before 14 days of receiving.

Thanks come on Pygmy and Arnold

[highlanderfil]

Does anybody know how B&N is with buying these online and returning to store?

B and N is fine with returns as long as sealed and brought back before 14 days of receiving.

Yep, I just returned six this way.

[highlanderfil]

Does anybody know how B&N is with buying these online and returning to store?

B and N is fine with returns as long as sealed and brought back before 14 days of receiving.

Thanks come on Pygmy and Arnold

Pygmy IS Arnold

[hailmary25]

B and N is fine with returns as long as sealed and brought back before 14 days of receiving.

Thanks come on Pygmy and Arnold

Pygmy IS Arnold

Wooooooops I meant Trevor hahahahahaha

[Geescube]

Thanks come on Pygmy and Arnold

Pygmy IS Arnold

Wooooooops I meant Trevor hahahahahaha

Trevah!!

[S_E_R_G_I_O]

I hope my local hot topic restocks, I need buckbeak

So, a bit of a PSA: Hot Topics issued a nationwide directive last Saturday that forbids people from bringing scales into the store and mystery boxes are now not returnable. Was just told this by an employee at a Howell, MI Hot Topic. Dumb move if you ask me, but, then again, I have a vested interest so I'm just a wee bit biased.

Oh wow I haven't heard of that yet, as more minis come out from funko and hot topic starts carring more blind boxes from other companies and scaling becoming a not so well kept secret I can see where this would come from tho. I dont scale cuz I like to just throw away my money but this will definitely throw a wrench in to the way many collectors collect.

I wonder if other stores will follow or how long it will take other stores




also I am team HTs please restock I need buckbeak

Yea I normally get the whole box i wouldnt want to risk missing buckbeak

[highlanderfil]

Local B&N won't restock them anymore, they've said. So now all I have to go on are online orders which are a PITA because I can't order more than two at a time. Eight coming today or tomorrow - at least they're easy enough to return. And I got a new scale

[keyese]

I was able to have a Hot Topic store associate help me today with ordering some online from their computer. She put 12 in, not sure if they will actually ship out and if they do, if they will be able to get a case, but we'll see! At this point I'm trying anything I can to get that darned Buckbeak