Games Workshop Pricing Feedback Thread

[Lyonator]

Will admit that I have not read through all of this thread...
but curious, if the trend of upwards prices continues, if anyone thinks that GW will be able to stay afloat once a basic tank (Russ, Falcon, etc) retails above the $50 dollar mark?
How about $75? $100?
Even at the 40 dollar mark I don't even consider buying tanks new
(I go used or I scratchbuild)

I use 'basic tanks' as my point of comparison because they are something that is often 'needed' for a player, and cannot be split up into smaller purchases like a squad
(which is still $15+ a pop)

[SonofBaharlu]

I happened to vist the Sqaure One store last weekend because the Wife needed a few things and looked at the Blood Knights package. 5 Metal models for $110 CDN excluding tax? Could anyone tell me if they are made of silver or something precious because I don't see why its $110 CDN for 5 Figures and 5 Horses.

[Angelwing]

Originally Posted by SonofBaharlu

..... the Blood Knights package. 5 Metal models for $110 CDN excluding tax? Could anyone tell me if they are made of silver or something precious because I don't see why its $110 CDN for 5 Figures and 5 Horses.

It's because they are all metal, and most players will only buy a few (the models being rare choices and very expensive in points).
All models that the average player will only buy 1 or two of are expensive regardless of material cost. Eg 40k assassins, special characters etc

*edit: I in no way condone the price though. When Blood knights were first released I immediately decided I didn't need any despite being a 15 year long Undead player and the models being very good.