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I am a FA fanboy but afraid I have to agree with your post....Back then it was different. You can't fault retailers for trying to make some more cash. They've all been their and done it so you wouldn't really notice the changes especially when the retailer becomes more successful.
Also this forum has a strong FAC fan base so trying to disrespect FAC you will usually face a lot of resistant and fanboys protecting their beloved FA. But now the conduct of FA has become so noticeable I could not care less what any fanboy thinks about what I say.
FA are a blatant greedy retailer that takes advantage and abuses their position as a retailer for steelbook collectors. They should be ashamed of themselves.
Here's how it all started off...
1 - The release of Black Barons.
T1 already was already an FA so what was the point of releasing on BB? Okay a new edition to the series. So we thought nothing of it Wolverine came and was nice and limited to 500, no FA treatment, now we are thinking BB are something special.
Then Hitman came and it was blatantly obvious what FA were doing. Give them a benefit of the doubt.
Moving on we have In Heart of Sea BB which had pretty much destroyed the BB series. To add insult more expensive, high print run for their normal BB releases, no better than the original (IMO).
2 - In stock and left over releases that have increased in price.
Most wouldnt actually notice but their in stock items they can't sell out are at least 1/3 more of their original price. JW boxset increased from 2000-3000czk. That's 50%! I was a victim of buying this last summer but at the time thought it was only a one off. They still have it in stock and at their website for that price.
FA also increased the price on one of their releases on preorder date. So they advertised their steel in advance as normal and then it's increased by 100 czk?
3 - FA cannot take criticism or feedback.
It appears from reading members like sdoom post you will get banned etc for giving negative feedback. A good retailer will never do that. Very bad for customer and public relations.
4 - Releases with gimmicks that hike up the price.
John Wick released Devil at 800czk with the coins but the price was similar to most releases at 800 czk. We saw this as more of a nice little side gift from FA.
Badboys release was 1550 czk!! Again I thought this was a one off. Charging nearly double the price for a badge limited to 500 I thought it might be somthing special.
But now passengers are doing the same but at 1200 czk. So they are charging customers for these gimmicks. We probably see more of these gimmicks in the future. Another way for FA to add more cash to their greedy empire.
5 - The increase of releases and price rise.
Back when it all started FAC were affordable. They kept pumping so many releases. Fine but make them affordable which they did. Until now we are seeing average of 1000 czk per release and no signs to slow down.
6 - Quality vs Quantity
FAC quality cannot be compared with Big boys such as Manta, Nova, HDzeta, kimchi on their full slips or Lenti. They always be the little brother. FA release way to many steels that gives little attention to each. Look how long it takes Manta to work on theirs? Their kingsman will destroy the FAC. Their deadpool destroyed FAs awful full slip. Can their zootopia really be on par with kimchi? I doubt it. Nova's John Wick is way nicer than the FA's angel version. Yes I've owned both and can gladly give a credible impartial opinion. FA will always be second best. As for passengers, no way it's going to beat HDzeta.
Their quality is not their but they keep increasing their prices and a number of releases.
I think it's fair to say I have lost a huge amount of respect with FA.
I can understand FA trying to make as much money but how they are doing it is completely wrong and unacceptable from a collectors ethic.
I will probably get a lot of stick from all the FA fanboys but how should I say it, I don't give too sh**s anymore.
**sent by iPhone so editing some grammar due to the tiny keyboard
Back then it was different. You can't fault retailers for trying to make some more cash. They've all been their and done it so you wouldn't really notice the changes especially when the retailer becomes more successful.
Also this forum has a strong FAC fan base so trying to disrespect FAC you will usually face a lot of resistant and fanboys protecting their beloved FA. But now the conduct of FA has become so noticeable I could not care less what any fanboy thinks about what I say.
FA are a blatant greedy retailer that takes advantage and abuses their position as a retailer for steelbook collectors. They should be ashamed of themselves.
Here's how it all started off...
1 - The release of Black Barons.
T1 already was already an FA so what was the point of releasing on BB? Okay a new edition to the series. So we thought nothing of it Wolverine came and was nice and limited to 500, no FA treatment, now we are thinking BB are something special.
Then Hitman came and it was blatantly obvious what FA were doing. Give them a benefit of the doubt.
Moving on we have In Heart of Sea BB which had pretty much destroyed the BB series. To add insult more expensive, high print run for their normal BB releases, no better than the original (IMO).
2 - In stock and left over releases that have increased in price.
Most wouldnt actually notice but their in stock items they can't sell out are at least 1/3 more of their original price. JW boxset increased from 2000-3000czk. That's 50%! I was a victim of buying this last summer but at the time thought it was only a one off. They still have it in stock and at their website for that price.
FA also increased the price on one of their releases on preorder date. So they advertised their steel in advance as normal and then it's increased by 100 czk?
3 - FA cannot take criticism or feedback.
It appears from reading members like sdoom post you will get banned etc for giving negative feedback. A good retailer will never do that. Very bad for customer and public relations.
4 - Releases with gimmicks that hike up the price.
John Wick released Devil at 800czk with the coins but the price was similar to most releases at 800 czk. We saw this as more of a nice little side gift from FA.
Badboys release was 1550 czk!! Again I thought this was a one off. Charging nearly double the price for a badge limited to 500 I thought it might be somthing special.
But now passengers are doing the same but at 1200 czk. So they are charging customers for these gimmicks. We probably see more of these gimmicks in the future. Another way for FA to add more cash to their greedy empire.
5 - The increase of releases and price rise.
Back when it all started FAC were affordable. They kept pumping so many releases. Fine but make them affordable which they did. Until now we are seeing average of 1000 czk per release and no signs to slow down.
6 - Quality vs Quantity
FAC quality cannot be compared with Big boys such as Manta, Nova, HDzeta, kimchi on their full slips or Lenti. They always be the little brother. FA release way to many steels that gives little attention to each. Look how long it takes Manta to work on theirs? Their kingsman will destroy the FAC. Their deadpool destroyed FAs awful full slip. Can their zootopia really be on par with kimchi? I doubt it. Nova's John Wick is way nicer than the FA's angel version. Yes I've owned both and can gladly give a credible impartial opinion. FA will always be second best. As for passengers, no way it's going to beat HDzeta.
Their quality is not their but they keep increasing their prices and a number of releases.
I think it's fair to say I have lost a huge amount of respect with FA.
I can understand FA trying to make as much money but how they are doing it is completely wrong and unacceptable from a collectors ethic.
I will probably get a lot of stick from all the FA fanboys but how should I say it, I don't give too sh**s anymore.
**sent by iPhone so editing some grammar due to the tiny keyboard
Something with a nail and head..... These guys must have the same taste as my brother (for real...), NONE
it is Star Trek that will have an FAC edition and an BB edition and also they will both share the Hardbox 
slightly
: for me, i still think some things they do, even now, are great. it's the avalanche of highly variable releases that's harming their reputation.
and this goes just as true for other companies as Film Arena. re: the tireless and substantial efforts of @carllenc and @Collector03601 , without whom i would not have some versions of some of my favourite films. 
That's a bit different though like Warcraft. I think it was a FAC that has been out for a while. Not a new, shared release@Killi Zoltan got it right
