Dear Ninjas,
I see a lot of commotion for a steelbook going on. The GB slots are filled; It doesn't mean that its sold out on the web store as well. You have a fair chance to get it from there if you are on time. If you are ordering from your phone, or a string with 2 cans or dialup that is no reason why you should be given special preference.
I also got several messages informing me about people joining multiple GB's (on Facebook and some well known forums). If you think I do not know that you are mistaken; I know all about the raffles/facebook/ebay etc sales and who you are. I personally dont care if you sell your copies from the GB's I host on ebay/craigslist/amazon/flea market/street corner etc;
Also please understand there is no point securing multiples and trying to sell on eBay. I have taken up that role and I highly doubt you will ever beat my prices because if you sell at $100 I will sell at $99 and keep on lowering prices until you get frustrated or end up not selling your "secured spares". Everybody likes some extra free money and I understand that ( I do too, but I am still struggling to be on the positive end of the net proceeds considering the losses I incur).
My suggestion if you secure a GB spot and you really just want to make a few bucks try to help a fellow member on the forum and tell them upfront hey I got this for $100! Its your for $110 if you want it or you can trade me a certain title I am looking for; Maybe they will return the favor to you in the future and you can also avoid eBay fees in the process.
Also I am no longer sorting GB members alphabetically until payments are complete so you can count for yourself that I did not give anyone special preferences over another member. It is in the order of requests 100%. I also do not spend as much time as you think on the forums as you might think to be involved in politics or who does that. As long as you pay on time and dont be difficult you are fine by me (which almost everyone is and I am thankful for that).
On this particular releases I dont have any spares to compete with you on the aftermarket but that could change if I see some listings show up on our favorite sites
Some great suggestions on having retailers check addresses names etc but its not going to happen. Nobody got time for that. Contrary to popular believe I have a job/responsibilities outside of my passion for collecting steelbooks and sixth scale figures so I may not immediately respond to your PM but that doesnt mean I am ignoring you either.
Thanks,
Aniv