The Avatar marketplace is a complete rip-off.

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#1 guthwulf_de
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OK, now you could definitely argue that nobody needs to buy anything there and that the developers have to put extra effort into the production of these outfits/ accessories, but I still think that 400 MS points for a lightsaber is a little to much.

I'm usually a sucker for useless stuff like that and I could have totally seen me buy something there, but the prices I saw at the first glance are just ridiculous. What do you think?

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#2 YankeeDan345
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I agree. It is just nuts.

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#3 Redick_is_Magic
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If nobody ever buys them it will be free however there are idiots in the world...

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#4 The_Dowell
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I agree. I would love to buy some of that stuff but for crying out loud $5 is too much for virtual doll clothes. I really want the pom-poms :D

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#5 mark1982
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Yeah I noticed that it was a bit pricey too... I mean, they're just props, they don't make your gaming experience any better. I too usually buy new premium themes to customize my settings, but 400+ MS points for a Gears outfit and a prop is a bit much, I guess I'll just wait for the Avatar in game award system and unlock props and attire through the game.
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#6 the_orc
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This was the first thing I went to check out, and I'll have to agree that the prices are just insane. My room-mate asked me what the purpose of the lightsabers and other props was, and I told her to just decorate your character. At this time I didn't even really look at the prices, and then sheasked "is 400 a lot?" I looked at the price and began on a spree of WTF and How the F's. Absolutely rediculous if you ask me, and I will not be supporting the avitar marketplace.

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#7 guthwulf_de
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I agree. I would love to buy some of that stuff but for crying out loud $5 is too much for virtual doll clothes. I really want the pom-poms :D

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That's the worst thing about it. The idea is really neat, but the prices ruin the fun.
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#8 themtgdude486
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dont buy the damn thing its for the girl love going shopping and the price seems okay because ''microsoft fun dollars'' your hard earned cash from your credit card

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#9 slipknot0129
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$5 dollars isnt too high to make my avatar look like a cog.

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#10 AdmiralNels
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$5 dollars isnt too high to make my avatar look like a cog.

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Are you sure you mean cog?
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#12 DavidRswii
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ehh to me its half and half its a good idea but idk the money problem and all haha

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#13 The_Dowell
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I just bought a Halo Beret and that is only because I just changed my gamertag and I had a few leftover MP.