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Splash Mountain Merchandise
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rob0519
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Splash has always been my favorite ride. Right now on e-bay"
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Right now I'm sitting here with a coffee cup (It's a zip-a-dee-doo-dah day)that has the identical one listed on ebay for $179.99 (pre-owned).
It was a gift from one of my daughter's so I'm pretty sure it was $19.99 or less. Since the announcement of the re-theme this has become a hand wash only item.
Deranged Hermit
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My daughter and I are funko collectors and the Splash Mountain ones i have are going for ridiculously high prices. I'm not selling them, but I was tempted.
ppete1975
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Like the toilet paper hoarders!!
ppete1975
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Another rundisney fan
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That is the risk they take, ebay is all supply demand and usually when there is a few items sellers can set a price, but as soon as more sellers come along and a couple lowball the price everyone's demand goes down and thus the price and eventually the demand at all. If people see them all selling for $100 then it seems good to them but if joe seller comes along with 69.99 guess who gets the sale! This is especially true with Disney items let alone during pre Christmas selling time....the gifting factor reaction.
JohnD
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JohnD
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Now 2,369.
Cmdr_Crimson
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perfect example when they give away the FREE Magnets only to find them 20 mins later on Ebay at $20..
JIMINYCR
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I see the FREE celebration pin back buttons you can pick up at City Hall and guest services along with park maps, on sale as well. Anything to make someone an easy buck.
J_Carioca
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It's not just craziness, it's pure greed and hypocrisy on Disney's part. The ride is supposedly a problem, but they have no qualms about taking your cash in exchange for a stuffed animal of those "problematic" characters. Splash is my favorite ride, but at this point Disney could be selling a solid gold Brer Rabbit for 20 bucks and I wouldn't buy it. I'm no longer rewarding their unbridled greed with my hard earned money.
ppete1975
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if they are just getting rid of what they have im iffy, if they continue to restock for 2 years... then ill agree with greed (brilliant greed... but greed nonetheless)
Pepper's Ghost
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This isn't Disney in my opinion. I know many tend to blame the greedy, big corporation, but they're a business. Their very existence is to make money. If their warehouse is filled with stuffed rabbits, SM mugs, t-shirts and such, they're gonna sell it. They're not going to throw it out. It's a business. Their thought is to get what they can for the stock, and move on. Besides, if they threw it out, these same vultures would be rooting around in their trash to get free merch to sell on eBay... just slightly soiled.
The problem is with an incredibly selfish and greedy group of people are would sell their grandma for a buck. They prey on those who aren't close enough to get what they want. They try to excuse their behavior saying that they are helping people. "People who can't get to the parks to get the merch themselves, because of me, can now buy it online. I only mark it up 2,000% to cover my time, and cost of shipping, but yes, of course I also charge separately for shipping and of course handling." Sure, that's why you're walking out of MK just after opening with massive bags of merch... out of the goodness of your heart to "help others". So, while they're helping people across the country get merch they couldn't get in the moment, they don't give a $#*t about the kid who just got off the ride who wanted a stuffed rabbit from their favorite ride, but couldn't get one because the jerk in front of him just bought their last 200 stuffed animals.
As was already mentioned though, this is a rampant problem with just about everything. How are those hand sanitizer hoarders doing right now? Hopefully they have a garage full that they can't do anything with. Hope no one lights a match near it. Unfortunately no one will do anything about the Disney SM merch issue though because it's not an essential item in the middle of a health crisis. If you want to pay $400 for a $20 plush, that's your problem.
The problem is with an incredibly selfish and greedy group of people are would sell their grandma for a buck. They prey on those who aren't close enough to get what they want. They try to excuse their behavior saying that they are helping people. "People who can't get to the parks to get the merch themselves, because of me, can now buy it online. I only mark it up 2,000% to cover my time, and cost of shipping, but yes, of course I also charge separately for shipping and of course handling." Sure, that's why you're walking out of MK just after opening with massive bags of merch... out of the goodness of your heart to "help others". So, while they're helping people across the country get merch they couldn't get in the moment, they don't give a $#*t about the kid who just got off the ride who wanted a stuffed rabbit from their favorite ride, but couldn't get one because the jerk in front of him just bought their last 200 stuffed animals.
As was already mentioned though, this is a rampant problem with just about everything. How are those hand sanitizer hoarders doing right now? Hopefully they have a garage full that they can't do anything with. Hope no one lights a match near it. Unfortunately no one will do anything about the Disney SM merch issue though because it's not an essential item in the middle of a health crisis. If you want to pay $400 for a $20 plush, that's your problem.
JIMINYCR
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Yes hypocricy and PR. Lets look good by appeasing the loud crowd and go along with all the other corporations who bend to their wills. More than anything its PR.... If they were sooooo on board with SM is worth getting rid of they would have shut the ride down, dumped all merch to the outlet stores and washed their hands of it. Instead they will sell off as much as they have on hand, as fast as they can put out. It was a perfect time for Iger to wash his hands of SM for good.
I'll be watching to see how much longer the shelves stay stocked. I'm certain that no Tiana merch will end up being bought with my cash or gift cards.
Exactly right on everything. .This isn't Disney in my opinion. I know many tend to blame the greedy, big corporation, but they're a business. Their very existence is to make money. If their warehouse is filled with stuffed rabbits, SM mugs, t-shirts and such, they're gonna sell it. They're not going to throw it out. It's a business. Their thought is to get what they can for the stock, and move on. Besides, if they threw it out, these same vultures would be rooting around in their trash to get free merch to sell on eBay... just slightly soiled.
The problem is with an incredibly selfish and greedy group of people are would sell their grandma for a buck. They prey on those who aren't close enough to get what they want. They try to excuse their behavior saying that they are helping people. "People who can't get to the parks to get the merch themselves, because of me, can now buy it online. I only mark it up 2,000% to cover my time, and cost of shipping, but yes, of course I also charge separately for shipping and of course handling." Sure, that's why you're walking out of MK just after opening with massive bags of merch... out of the goodness of your heart to "help others". So, while they're helping people across the country get merch they couldn't get in the moment, they don't give a $#*t about the kid who just got off the ride who wanted a stuffed rabbit from their favorite ride, but couldn't get one because the jerk in front of him just bought their last 200 stuffed animals.
As was already mentioned though, this is a rampant problem with just about everything. How are those hand sanitizer hoarders doing right now? Hopefully they have a garage full that they can't do anything with. Hope no one lights a match near it. Unfortunately no one will do anything about the Disney SM merch issue though because it's not an essential item in the middle of a health crisis. If you want to pay $400 for a $20 plush, that's your problem.
JohnD
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This isn't Disney in my opinion. I know many tend to blame the greedy, big corporation, but they're a business. Their very existence is to make money. If their warehouse is filled with stuffed rabbits, SM mugs, t-shirts and such, they're gonna sell it. They're not going to throw it out. It's a business. Their thought is to get what they can for the stock, and move on. Besides, if they threw it out, these same vultures would be rooting around in their trash to get free merch to sell on eBay... just slightly soiled.
The problem is with an incredibly selfish and greedy group of people are would sell their grandma for a buck. They prey on those who aren't close enough to get what they want. They try to excuse their behavior saying that they are helping people. "People who can't get to the parks to get the merch themselves, because of me, can now buy it online. I only mark it up 2,000% to cover my time, and cost of shipping, but yes, of course I also charge separately for shipping and of course handling." Sure, that's why you're walking out of MK just after opening with massive bags of merch... out of the goodness of your heart to "help others". So, while they're helping people across the country get merch they couldn't get in the moment, they don't give a $#*t about the kid who just got off the ride who wanted a stuffed rabbit from their favorite ride, but couldn't get one because the jerk in front of him just bought their last 200 stuffed animals.
As was already mentioned though, this is a rampant problem with just about everything. How are those hand sanitizer hoarders doing right now? Hopefully they have a garage full that they can't do anything with. Hope no one lights a match near it. Unfortunately no one will do anything about the Disney SM merch issue though because it's not an essential item in the middle of a health crisis. If you want to pay $400 for a $20 plush, that's your problem.
It's both. Disney allows people to buy in bulk (see @wdwmagic 's video of guests leaving MK with a haul of SPlM merch. Then Disney is shocked, SHOCKED! that someone would turn around and sell it on eBay. They're also threatening or already have pulled APs because of this. How nice of them. They let you fork over your money for a buttload of goods then they act surprised when you resell it. So, yes, plenty of blame to go around. But Disney could help in this endeavor by limiting the amount of merchandise to be purchased. You can't stop coming back again and again to buy 1-2 to items multiple times. But it at least might hinder the reselling somewhat.
ppete1975
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Thats why i said if they keep restocking, my opinion might change especially if this construction doesnt start for years.This isn't Disney in my opinion. I know many tend to blame the greedy, big corporation, but they're a business. Their very existence is to make money. If their warehouse is filled with stuffed rabbits, SM mugs, t-shirts and such, they're gonna sell it. They're not going to throw it out. It's a business. Their thought is to get what they can for the stock, and move on. Besides, if they threw it out, these same vultures would be rooting around in their trash to get free merch to sell on eBay... just slightly soiled.
The problem is with an incredibly selfish and greedy group of people are would sell their grandma for a buck. They prey on those who aren't close enough to get what they want. They try to excuse their behavior saying that they are helping people. "People who can't get to the parks to get the merch themselves, because of me, can now buy it online. I only mark it up 2,000% to cover my time, and cost of shipping, but yes, of course I also charge separately for shipping and of course handling." Sure, that's why you're walking out of MK just after opening with massive bags of merch... out of the goodness of your heart to "help others". So, while they're helping people across the country get merch they couldn't get in the moment, they don't give a $#*t about the kid who just got off the ride who wanted a stuffed rabbit from their favorite ride, but couldn't get one because the jerk in front of him just bought their last 200 stuffed animals.
As was already mentioned though, this is a rampant problem with just about everything. How are those hand sanitizer hoarders doing right now? Hopefully they have a garage full that they can't do anything with. Hope no one lights a match near it. Unfortunately no one will do anything about the Disney SM merch issue though because it's not an essential item in the middle of a health crisis. If you want to pay $400 for a $20 plush, that's your problem.
But id rather they sell this merchandise (even if some of it goes to the resale market), if people who love the movie get a last shot at the merch.
And its better than the other options, disney discount shops (just helps resellers), or land fill (the less stuff we have in the landfill the better).
Now they could donate the clothes and stuffed animals to the less fortunate.. that might have been the best option.. then sell the rest.
but when you are closing parks and dont know when they will reopen, are losing money with sports and movies... honestly any incoming money is needed to stop the hemorrhaging.. no matter how little it is.
Pepper's Ghost
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While I wholeheartedly respect/admire this sentiment, and wish Disney were capable of doing this, it's not reality. Again, it's not an essential product to save lives, or promote health. They're plush animals, and coffee mugs. You're projecting an unfair standard of philanthropy on this corporation, or wanting them to be magnanimous. They're a business. Their purpose isn't to make sure that each person gets one plush if they desire, and to ensure no one else profits from resale. It's unfair to ask them to mediate a secondary market.
There's a wicked secondary market for Hallmark Christmas ornaments, yet no one complains when their $20 ornaments goes for $400 on eBay. It's exactly the same. Would you expect Target should regulate that every person can purchase only one hairdryer per visit? Certainly those make it on to eBay, but if you go into target and buy 12 off the shelf, no one would care. I know that seems random, but it's the same thing.
Don't get me wrong. I can't stand the greed of the secondary market, but we can't expect a corporation to regulate a secondary market. It's impossible to control.
JohnD
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You're "talking" out of both sides of your mouth. On the one hand, you say that WDW should be allowed to sell the quantity they want. Then on the other hand, complain about the marked up prices on eBay.
But if Disney doesn't limit the quantify of merch bought, then don't punish guests who show up and buy their products in bulk. Yet, that's what they're doing. They gladly take your money and allow you to walk out of the park with a huge haul then are surprised when people resell their stuff. Come on. To cite one example, why do you think AP magnets are limited to an AP with a valid pass? Now, it won't stop anyone from selling their magnet on eBay but it will limit the damage of grabbing, say, 300 of them at one time. Yet with the Splash Mountain merch, buy up all you want. You ask about Target regulating the quantity of hairdryers. Yet that's exactly what's happening in supermarkets during COVID. If supermarkets can limit you to one TP package, then certainly WDW can limit you to one Splash Mountain plush.
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cookiee_munster
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ARGH! it's infuriating!
ppete1975
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the only thing they can/should do is limit AP purchases on these things. WHILE using the discount. Anyone should be able to buy as much as they want at reg price. The bad part is the videos were on AP day.. so you know they all had APs and may have bought so much that the general public didnt have a shot. Of course i have no idea, they may have just bough large merchandise and nothing more than 2 per item. And i dont know if the stores are empty or still stocked.