I've fought scalpers for over a decade, in many different ways.  I organized ATOM here in Michigan, a group of collectors working together, in direct response to the wild days of the mid 90's.  I've believed in the concepts of 1:1 trading and at cost deals for years, and have tried to help out other collectors whenever possible.  And numero uno, I've never bought a currently shipping new toy from a scalper for myself.

This month I'm doing an 'at cost' contest for one of those nasty Marvel Legends chase figures - the Fantastic Four set with the clear Invisible Woman (and repainted Torch)!  I actually have TWO of these, one in a box that's a little more beat up than the other.  For two lucky readers, they will cost retail ($40) plus tax ($2.50) plus shipping (probably around $6 - $8), much better than the ebay prices you could be paying, and certainly better than turning to a scalper.  I'll be drawing the two names on October 1st, so get your entry in today!

I'll be looking to do more of these at cost contests in the future for the harder to find figures that I come across.  Don't forget to include your email address!