Hopefully if they do a wider release at some point later on, it’ll also come w/ a digital release. But even if that happens, I figure it’ll be a while
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I have located a store in my area. I just have to manage to walk in and inquire.
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I’m so f*cking pissed. I just got word from my LCS that they’re charging $175 for the book. Suffice to say, I can’t possibly justify spending that much money and I let them know as such. It’s such a crappy move, and I can’t imagine any other stores around me are gonna have a copy at cover price the day before release. I guess I’m just gonna have to hope for a wider release at some point later on, and I certainly won’t ever be giving that store any business again
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Nice acquisition, I had the original so I thought i would give everyone a chance who didn’t have one to get it first, but looking at the secondary market, doubt I could justify it now.
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That sucks. I’m sorry that happened to you. I was hoping that you’d be able to get a copy. 
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You and me both. I’m hoping that others who go there for a copy will have a similar reaction upon seeing the price, but I’m also sure at least 1 person will be willing to pay that much, and that’s all they’re gonna care about
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My store apparently only got three copies. I messaged them as soon as I found out it was being released, and asked again today, but apparently all three copies are already reserved.
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Charging $175 is only acceptable if you are donating the $145 profit to the Hero Initiative.
Some stores are doing that. Others have run lotteries or auctions for charity.
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I suppose it’s possible, but if they’re doing that, I got no indication of it. Their explanation for the jacked up price only mentioned “market value” over MSRP and mentioned how other sellers are charging at least $200. It basically feels like they’re just using all of that as an excuse instead of doing the right thing and not gouging their customers
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The mark up in the store is very discouraging. I am also getting in my own way with respect to going to my local store.
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So I just tried to buy it online on Midtown Comics – theirs was marked up but theirs was saying it was going to the American Cancer Society, which made the pill a bit less bitter – and as I was checking out, I was told it was sold out.
I’m sorry, is this a comic book, or is this a freaking PS5?
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Oh I’m sure there are way more PS5s than there are copies of this book
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…Damn, you right.
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would the bidding war that has erupted inspire the Hero Initiative to produce another printing? Or would they rather we eat each other alive.
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I think the limited run was done more so that George Perez would get to see copies of the book before he passes. If they did a wider release, it almost certainly wouldn’t come out until after that happens. I have no idea what their next plans for the book are, if they have any, but it does seem possible that we could get a wider release at some point down the line
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I understand part of the plan was to get Perez’s eyes on it. I guess I am hoping they are not operating in a vacuum. There is still hope that I might still make it to my local shop to confirm the mark up.
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Honestly I’d be shocked if any LCS still has any copies left. This strikes me as the sort of item that sold out right away when it was released yesterday
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I regret not making a greater effort to get out to my shop sooner.
Only reinforces staying away because my anxiety is telling me they will laugh and ridicule me for not knowing better.
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If any store actually does this, they’re not worth anyone’s business. This is a highly sought-after book, so any LCS should be prepared to field plenty of questions about whether they have a copy. I didn’t make that point to discourage you at all, but more as a general observation to manage expectations
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That is a store that should lose your business.
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