What is with the constantly changing price with Gunpla?

[LeDelmo]

Has anyone else noticed the almost outrageously none constants in Gunpla prices?

These model kits change prices almost daily. Even during the Black Friday sale all they were offering was a 10% off. But the prices were almost 20% higher from the day before.

In one day a model kit can fluctuate on price by up to $5.

Is this Normal for Gunpla? It makes it hard to bit the bullet and buy when you are constantly thinking this is higher than it was. I think I remember them being there cheapest around Aug. Like almost $10 less than what they are now.

[Plamobot]

It's due to the exchange rates. Those can change on a daily basis, if not more so.

[LeDelmo]

Never thought about that.

Guess that makes sense.

[Rxslinger]

The only place I've seen abnormal prices is on Amazon. Every other place that I shop hasn't had any substantial price change.

[LeDelmo]

Where do you guys buy your kits? I mainly look at Amazon for the free shipping but as it was pointed out there prices fluctuate so much its very frustrating.

Shipping charges are really killing me. Even with a 10% off your still paying more just for the shipping cost.

I would still like to buy at-least two more kits. But I cant seem to get them for a comfortable price. And the places that do have them at retail prices all charge shipping.

Would a retail store have them at normal prices or would they still be marked up?

[Gunpla.evolved]

I tend to shop around quite a bit. Most of my local shops overcharge by a ridiculous margin. I shop through Tower Hobby, Gundam Planet, Hobby Link Japan, and USA Gundam Store are my go to shops. If I order through Amazon it is usually through a third party shop so shipping can be a bit expensive as well as can take quite awhile to get to the US.

Hope this helps some. Feel free to reach out with more questions.


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