Anyone buy commons any more?

[x3r0]

Do people usually wait until commons are on sale to buy?

good question, each collector are unique to their own personal liking. I used to buy a line that I really liked and had a gut feeling it would be hard to get later on; example, when Finding Nemo first released, it was merely impossible to find mint condition boxes, since the Hot Topics I searched for them was severely damaged, as a collector, box condition matters to me.

An another good example that would be is Beavis and Butthead, hardly saw it on any retail shelves, just the after market.

So nowadays-- it really depends on the line, and how much you're willing to shell out (to pay). I can tell you, this much, from collecting such a long periods of time, now on and off, and only buy what I really like ... its hard to tell if I should wait or not, but I had missed a lot of opportunities by doing that also; which is good and bad, good because money is being saved towards responsibility spending, and the bad because I forgotten about it and the resale value just went up too much for my own liking too.

Hope this gives you some insight ... cheers

[Azxc34]

Still collecting the commons, mostly sports and tv ones and only the ones I really like.

[Alanamaslama]

I’m only buying MHA and Demon slayer commons, but it’s annoying to see them release a common and two months later it’s metallic or on sale.

Besides con-stickered ones, I feel like you can wait for most MHA pops to go on sale, go cheaper from resellers, or to get a variant. I took a step back from collecting MHA to wait things out. When they early vaulted the original Tenya, it kind of triggered that FOMO in me and led to a slippery slope.

[dolphinax2]

Considering I have over 10 tote boxes full of pops, not including all the ones in the living room, both bedrooms, dining room, and computer area, yeah, I'm pretty much sticking exclusives and leaving the commons alone. If we move to a larger house that could change.

[TonyCFunko]

I’m only buying MHA and Demon slayer commons, but it’s annoying to see them release a common and two months later it’s metallic or on sale.

Besides con-stickered ones, I feel like you can wait for most MHA pops to go on sale, go cheaper from resellers, or to get a variant. I took a step back from collecting MHA to wait things out. When they early vaulted the original Tenya, it kind of triggered that FOMO in me and led to a slippery slope.

I really should wait to save up for when I need to spend Hot Cash or Box Lunch Money and get the commons then, but similarly, I missed out on retail priced Dabi because I thought there would be a ton around. I went to Hot topic and saw a dozen there and walked away.

[Ramrod510]

Only commons I collect are the ones I’m wanting to out of box otherwise I save my $ for exclusives.

[polarbearsrule]

Yep I buy commons all the time! I buy what I like & what makes me happy

[Dv8sian]

I still buy commons, but ive shorted what I collect due to lack of spsace.

[Dv8sian]

I still buy commons, but ive shorted what I collect due to lack of space.

[inglip]

Commons held on long enough become vaulted too. I've gotten more into the habit of buying because I like the common rather than just to complete a set.

[Oatmealman]

I'll pickup commons to keep lines complete and the occasional OOB lot from a sale if it's something that's harder to find or way more expensive in box

[Straight2VHS]

I still buy commons, but ive shorted what I collect due to lack of space.

Judging by some of the photos I’ve seen, I’m thinking space is becoming an issue for many.

[Jalapenopete]

I still buy everything commons included my most recent was namor from wakanda forever in his king attire

[digithor]

I still buy commons, but ive shorted what I collect due to lack of space.

Judging by some of the photos I’ve seen, I’m thinking space is becoming an issue for many.

For some it's always an issue, once you get into the bigger collections especially.

[billyconard]

When I go to comic shops, retail stores, and other places that sell pops, i'm usually overwhelmed by commons and rarely even look anymore to see what's out there. It's chase, nft redeemables and exclusives for me nowadays unless I see a bargain or something as a gift.

[opopssum]

More commons have hit my shelves in the past two years then exclusives, with the eevelutions and the she hulk set. I think the last few exclusives iv piked p have been target exclusive comic covers, I don't think there has been a show exclusive must have for me in awhile.
The secondary market and the buy sell trade shops have killer prices on commons which has been nice to get my niece and nephews collections started.

[Elewitt2022]

I bought my first commons in quite awhile - had to get all of the What We Do In The Shadows Pops!

I don't regret it!

But otherwise, I pretty much only buy stickered exclusives....

[Jdrose_4]

Still collecting the commons, mostly sports and tv ones and only the ones I really like.

I'm still buying sport Commons but have slowed down just a bit until they focus on better players for football.

[Ragnar_7]

I buy commons here and there but if it's a dragon ball pop I don't have then I will buy it

[Jdrose_4]

When I go to comic shops, retail stores, and other places that sell pops, i'm usually overwhelmed by commons and rarely even look anymore to see what's out there. It's chase, nft redeemables and exclusives for me nowadays unless I see a bargain or something as a gift.

Facts I feel the same way about this. The Commons out there are in bulk or damaged or have a tag from the store that's going to leave the sticker on the box.

[RikyRiky]

If I like it I buy it, it doesn't matter If is a common.

[Glowman_Greco]

Don’t care if is common or chase or sdcc exclusive
If I like something I will buy it
If there are variant choices I prefer the GITD variant
That’s all

[Southjerseypop]

Only order commons if I need the chase lo

[KwangWin9]

Commons are relative no? Really think its in the eye of the beholder...once upon a time, the Sunny in Philadelphia pops could have been considered commons (I saw them everywhere) but the set means the world to me that I have it (grails in my eyes) LOL

[Orozcoj24]

We've definitely become much more selective as the years have gone by! Just can't afford the space anymore (looking at you Marvel). I'm also hating that they're starting to revive older sets that were stable for several years (i.e. Bobs Burgers)!

Sticking to one or a few lines is the most difficult thing to do in funko

[Orozcoj24]

Only order commons if I need the chase lo

Those commons are annoying, sucks that you have to make the sacrifice to get them for the chase

[Ginzo1622]

I buy common if that specific characters does not have an exclusive plus only if i have coupons

[Greek187]

Got battle droid - Anakin , maul on speeds bike from new line and Obi wan

[Swatrob]

I like many others have the space issue. But I buy whatever knocks my socks off regardless of stickers or space. If it’s cool and I really like it I don’t care if it’s limited or common.

[xanchui]

I've slowed down my buying commons a lot, but still pick them up occasionally. Battle Droid will likely be one. I'd say 80-90% of the ones I do buy nowadays are exclusives

[Mawhonic7]

I've slowed down my buying commons a lot, but still pick them up occasionally. Battle Droid will likely be one. I'd say 80-90% of the ones I do buy nowadays are exclusives

I have slowed down too. Just haven’t been many releases that have needed. The Battle Droid and a few of the other TPM Pops are the first must buy’s in a long time. I enjoy the commons as much as the exclusivea.

[imbatgirlpop]

I love hitting the $5 bins when I go to pop meetups and the clearance section. Add something I had lukewarm feelings for for a great price!!

[imbatgirlpop]

The commons are also great for gifts and donations. Easier to take out of the box and appreciate.

[PopPChulo]

I usually only buy commons when I want to complete a set or when I’m really attracted to a specific mold and even then I kinda wait until I see discounts. Funko hasn’t been as active as far as vaulting lines. I feel like that used to happen more often in the past and there was kinda like a rush to go and get what you want otherwise you were risking not getting it at all. This new era is more laid back and you can move at a leisurely pace to get what you want whether that’s waiting a year or two year or maybe even three to get a line that you want. It’s seldom that things vault quick nowadays and even when they do, they don’t rocket quick so you can just cop from secondary if it’s something you can’t live without

[Nemesis989]

Yeah, I buy commons when I need a whole line of something

[VickiBabchin]

Lately my bf and I have gotten much more picky with the pops we get because we are completely out of space.
Definitely feel like selling off some of our basic commons to make space for future releases…
Bf already has the cheech & Chong pops on pre-order & we have tickets to sdcc this year so … yikes!

[Bam808]

I definitely buy commons especially in the lines I collect especially Star Wars, and others that catch my eye.

[El_PANDA]

Here and there I will but I’ve cut back a lot

[Alanamaslama]

I usually only buy commons when I want to complete a set or when I’m really attracted to a specific mold and even then I kinda wait until I see discounts. Funko hasn’t been as active as far as vaulting lines. I feel like that used to happen more often in the past and there was kinda like a rush to go and get what you want otherwise you were risking not getting it at all. This new era is more laid back and you can move at a leisurely pace to get what you want whether that’s waiting a year or two year or maybe even three to get a line that you want. It’s seldom that things vault quick nowadays and even when they do, they don’t rocket quick so you can just cop from secondary if it’s something you can’t live without

Yeah I feel like a few years ago, when something got vaulted, everyone started buying whatever stock was left and upped the price in the aftermarket. Nowadays most pops are out long enough, I think people are more surprised that they’re not vaulted. There are a few speculators on social media that try to make a big deal out of vaultings, but kinda feels a very niche part of collecting now.

[DrunkoPop]

Here and there I will but I’ve cut back a lot

Same here, the last 3 years I’ve cut back tremendously even with sodas in which I cherish more.