Why is Targetmaster Scourge so expensive

[Sky Shadow]

Do you happen to have a photo showing how the TM stickered wings are different?

I don't know if it helps, but for reference, I believe these are respectively a.) painted 1986, b.) sticker 1986, c.) Targetmaster sticker 1987:

[canofwhoopass_87]

Yeh but even if the dispute is decided in hd's favour, I'm pretty sure the seller is required to refund only the cost of the item + the shipping to oz.

Return shipping will have to come out of HD's pocket and must be registered or express, which isn't cheap. Otherwise, without a tracking number to prove to paypal that the TM scourge has been sent back - they won't refund jack.

I think returning the item can be ruled out, so the best thing to do is continue communicating and further press your concerns that 15% is just not adequate. Knowing your picky ways HD, you won't rest until you get a minty TM scourge in that box Maybe push for a 25% refund and pick up another figure on it's own on ebay?

[heroic_decepticon]

I don't know if it helps, but for reference, I believe these are respectively a.) painted 1986, b.) sticker 1986, c.) Targetmaster sticker 1987:

Hmmm... I must say, I can't really tell the difference. Is it the case that the TM sticker has more of a metallic sheen than the regular sticker (or is that just the photo). I think that might be it.

Yeh but even if the dispute is decided in hd's favour, I'm pretty sure the seller is required to refund only the cost of the item + the shipping to oz.

Return shipping will have to come out of HD's pocket and must be registered or express, which isn't cheap. Otherwise, without a tracking number to prove to paypal that the TM scourge has been sent back - they won't refund jack.

I think returning the item can be ruled out, so the best thing to do is continue communicating and further press your concerns that 15% is just not adequate. Knowing your picky ways HD, you won't rest until you get a minty TM scourge in that box Maybe push for a 25% refund and pick up another figure on it's own on ebay?

I think that's a really good point. Registered shipping with tracking is likely going to cost more than my estimated AU$25.

I'm beginning to tend toward your suggestion whoop...

[Sky Shadow]

Hmmm... I must say, I can't really tell the difference. Is it the case that the TM sticker has more of a metallic sheen than the regular sticker (or is that just the photo). I think that might be it.

Yes, I think it's either the metallic sheen or possibly the colour of the Decepticon sigil. Another thing (that could just be the photo as well) is that the light blue plastic seems to be a different shade.

[heroic_decepticon]

*update*

On basis of advice from Whoop, I've pushed for a 20% partial refund and the seller has agreed. I think its a good compromise and am moderately happy with the result (since Fracas and the TM Box, which is the variant one, are in reasonably good condition).

Sky Shadow, thanks for the except of Fred's Variant's page and also the photos.

I've compared the photo, cross checked against Dlin & Tietjens, cross checked against Transformers: Generations and also searched through lots of TM Scourge pics online and am satisfied that the parts are probably original on the basis that the TM Scourge bonnet sticker does indeed have a slightly metallic sheen compared with the regular Scourge bonnet sticker which is deeper blue.

Once again, thanks Sky Shadow, Whoop and Kup! Your help and comments have been invaluable!

[kup]

Since you have Fracas and the box with a 20% refund. Try to hunt down a loose TM Scourge from ebay.