Why figure collectors who buy from local shops are so sensitive to shipping delays

When buyers complain that it's been months since the release date and they still haven't received anything, the shops just give canned responses like, 'The items are ready, but we have to fill the shipping container to capacity before importing them all at once... Please bear with us...'
"Collectors are traumatized by 'exit scams' disguised as shipping delays. Better use a credit card and stick to official stores unless you want your money to pull a vanishing act! 💸"
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