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Post by XaviersSS2015hair on Apr 27, 2020 19:55:13 GMT -5
I know a man who has already invested his life savings into this venture Boneyard Match 2: Lowdown and Dirty I never even thought to look for GIF's of Dirty D. You both put a smile on my face on an otherwise bad day. Thank you.
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Post by XaviersSS2015hair on Apr 27, 2020 20:11:26 GMT -5
Do people actually buy high-end items from WWE Shop? I mean I know the obvious factor is "If they keep doing it, someone must be", but there are absolutely collectors out there willing to pay money for these things. You can also buy a Viking Raders TLC 2019 plaque containing a small square of ring canvas. These things cost very little to make but can be jacked up easily, and hardcore collectors will genuinely go all out and buy them for some really easy money. As WWE's audience dwindles and they're more and more desperately chasing the die-hards willing to hrow money at everything WWE, these sorts of items have shown up more and more often in the store, because they can counteract flagging merch numbers with the crazies willing to spend four or even five figures in WWE merch during the year. I'm a huge sports memorabilia collector in general and I used to spend thousands of dollars a year on all things WWE. From tickets to plaques to replica belts, statues and everything in between. Now I am part of the audience they have run off and WWE gets $9.99 a month out of me for the Network because I enjoy the archives and NXT.
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Post by XaviersSS2015hair on Apr 27, 2020 20:19:29 GMT -5
I mean I know the obvious factor is "If they keep doing it, someone must be", but there are absolutely collectors out there willing to pay money for these things. You can also buy a Viking Raders TLC 2019 plaque containing a small square of ring canvas. These things cost very little to make but can be jacked up easily, and hardcore collectors will genuinely go all out and buy them for some really easy money. As WWE's audience dwindles and they're more and more desperately chasing the die-hards willing to hrow money at everything WWE, these sorts of items have shown up more and more often in the store, because they can counteract flagging merch numbers with the crazies willing to spend four or even five figures in WWE merch during the year. So, I was at TLC 2019 and decided to look this piece of business up: shop.wwe.com/viking-raiders-tlc-2019-15x17-limited-edition-plaque/011F5992CF.html?dwvar_011F5992CF_color=No%20Color#prefn1=event&prefv1=TLC+2019&start=1It's Karl Anderson THROUGH THE KFC TABLE! Given my KFC connection for cracking their Twitter code, having been at the event and interviewing Karl Anderson last summer, I really want this. Soon as it's marked down I'll be considering it. What have I become? WOW! I remember collecting these plaques when they were released for huge moments like title changes at WM. Many of them go for good money on Ebay. Now they're releasing plaques for matches nobody remembers (I am a fan of both teams and I have zero recollection of this match despite it happening just a few months ago) that ended in a double count out?! WWE really are bleeding the last remaining die hard fans they have left.
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Post by mo on Apr 27, 2020 20:23:13 GMT -5
Actually disappointed to see a plaque. Was legit expecting a jar of dirt with a WWE sticker slapped on it. Woulda been nuts.
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Post by Bub (BLM) on Apr 27, 2020 20:55:14 GMT -5
Do people actually buy high-end items from WWE Shop? I mean I know the obvious factor is "If they keep doing it, someone must be", but there are absolutely collectors out there willing to pay money for these things. You can also buy a Viking Raders TLC 2019 plaque containing a small square of ring canvas. These things cost very little to make but can be jacked up easily, and hardcore collectors will genuinely go all out and buy them for some really easy money. As WWE's audience dwindles and they're more and more desperately chasing the die-hards willing to hrow money at everything WWE, these sorts of items have shown up more and more often in the store, because they can counteract flagging merch numbers with the crazies willing to spend four or even five figures in WWE merch during the year. This is the exact kind of answer I was hoping for. Thank you.
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Post by doinkmark on Apr 27, 2020 22:24:21 GMT -5
I remember when the WWF sold me a Mr Socko back in the day. I thought "wow, I just bought a single sock. Vince really is the best salesman ever."
$74.99 dirt plus shipping and handling? They've just outdone themselves.
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Apr 27, 2020 23:28:50 GMT -5
I remember when the WWF sold me a Mr Socko back in the day. I thought "wow, I just bought a single sock. Vince really is the best salesman ever." $74.99 dirt plus shipping and handling? They've just outdone themselves. I paid Foley $40 for a photo, Shirt and “Hardcore” Mr. Socko.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2020 23:34:43 GMT -5
So now they’re dirt merchants in a literal sense.
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Post by Sam Punk on Apr 28, 2020 0:09:52 GMT -5
I'm surprised they didn't try selling rocks from the match also.
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Post by sarkerpolseng on Apr 28, 2020 0:50:12 GMT -5
Pardon my ignorance, but could something like this be worth money someday?
I remember them selling cut up pieces of the ring mat from WrestleMania 12 way back when.
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Post by Bo Rida on Apr 28, 2020 2:01:03 GMT -5
I mean I know the obvious factor is "If they keep doing it, someone must be", but there are absolutely collectors out there willing to pay money for these things. You can also buy a Viking Raders TLC 2019 plaque containing a small square of ring canvas. These things cost very little to make but can be jacked up easily, and hardcore collectors will genuinely go all out and buy them for some really easy money. As WWE's audience dwindles and they're more and more desperately chasing the die-hards willing to hrow money at everything WWE, these sorts of items have shown up more and more often in the store, because they can counteract flagging merch numbers with the crazies willing to spend four or even five figures in WWE merch during the year. So, I was at TLC 2019 and decided to look this piece of business up: shop.wwe.com/viking-raiders-tlc-2019-15x17-limited-edition-plaque/011F5992CF.html?dwvar_011F5992CF_color=No%20Color#prefn1=event&prefv1=TLC+2019&start=1It's Karl Anderson THROUGH THE KFC TABLE! Given my KFC connection for cracking their Twitter code, having been at the event and interviewing Karl Anderson last summer, I really want this. Soon as it's marked down I'll be considering it. What have I become? What have I become My too sweet friend? Everyone I know Gets released in the end And you could buy it all They even sell some dirt Vince will mark it down Vince will make you hurt
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Post by Mid-Carder on Apr 28, 2020 2:18:11 GMT -5
Perhaps I'm just being oversensitive but this seems in appallingly bad taste. A man was buried under there. We aren't even out of the mourning period yet.
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Post by Oh Cry Me a Screwball on Apr 28, 2020 2:27:41 GMT -5
Now that I've betrayed!... Sorry, force of habit at this point.
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Post by XaviersSS2015hair on Apr 28, 2020 3:28:26 GMT -5
Pardon my ignorance, but could something like this be worth money someday? I remember them selling cut up pieces of the ring mat from WrestleMania 12 way back when. It probably will. Depending on the numbering of the plaque the value can vary a few hundred dollars. Lower numbered items generally command a lot more money. As well as the star on it. Midcarders usually go for far less than a main eventer. For example you can get a Sheamus plaque for around $200 but you probably won't find a Austin plaque for under $500. I think these plaques usually go for around $75 - $150 on WWE Shop. You can usually flip them for a minimum of $100 - $150. The most expensive WWE plaques I have seen are the WM 20 Benoit plaque and the CM Punk plaque commemorating his 434 Day title run. The Benoit one I've seen Max out at $1,200 and the Punk one I have seen max out at $1,000.
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