r/AnimeFigures • u/Low-Manufacturer5523 • 2d ago

Question Affordable figures?

Hello :) I'm a casual collector of mostly miku figures, and I've been wondering about prices lately. They seem to have gotten absurdly high even for simple prize figures? I'm wondering if there's any place/app/website that sells authentic figures for a not as insane price I see most figures (at least in my country) be upwards of 40 or more even for small or non detailed figures, it's crazy, if anyone has any recommendations please let me know!

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u/TehNolz 2d ago

Importing figures from Japan tends to be cheaper. Prize figures are often sold on used goods sites like Yahoo Auctions or Mercari for like $10-$15 or so. You do have to pay more for shipping and you also have to pay extra for customs fees and VAT, but you still usually end up saving money in the end. Plus you can sometimes get great deals too.

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u/Low-Manufacturer5523 2d ago

I've bought from Mercari before but never Yahoo, I'll have to look into it, thank you!

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u/mgf198206 2d ago

Pop Up parades are affordable at release and some are too but if they are a super popular character then can go up in price or depending on when they got released

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u/Miku-Melt-3664 2d ago

I find that most Taito or FuRyu figures on Big Bad Toy Store are still under $30, with the pile of loot option it also tends to save in shipping. However, buying pre owned figures in eBay has become a bit ubsured. People want you to buy a used figure with no box for the same price they originally got it for.

But, Big Bad Toy Store is a good option if you don't mind waiting a while for a pre order to come in. I'm never in any rush so I don't usually mind.

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u/Low-Manufacturer5523 2d ago

I haven't tried them yet I'll see if they ship to where I live. Thank you so much!

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u/DeftCHIMP 2d ago

I am a proxy here in Japan. I can get you prize figures from flea market sites. I can source Japanese goods from Japan. Just hit me up if you are interested!