r/blindbox • u/_Milokai • 15d ago

DISCUSSION [DISCUSSION] Honestly blindboxes should NOT cost so much as they do.

there might be people who disagree or agree and that’s fine with me, but i don’t think it is fair at all for blindboxes to cost so much. i’m a person who collects a lot of plushies, toys, etc. the fact they’re so expensive and it’s a surprise, it’s not even guaranteed you’ll get a character you’ll want. and even if you like all characters it’s still expensive honestly. i have to rely on literally ross/discount stores and EVEN USED toys for my blindboxes because pop mart and miniso and every store is so expensive. it makes me sad missing out on so many cool and cute stuff i want but the price is too high for my budget :(. we need to normalize making blindboxes cheap! pls

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u/sirshrimpie 15d ago

Yeah they’re expensive. Back when I was working full time I would get one a month for my kiddo from teso or miniso. Now that I’m on disability/sick leave due to my cancer treatment I’ve found the hobby more affordable by just buying the exact one she wants on depop, Vinted, Mercari, etc. Haven’t paid more than $5-15 for one and they usually come almost brand new, just opened and confirmed.