If he's hard to track down as you say, then he's 'by definition' rare, right? So, Ebay prices should be reflecting that? Strange why it isn't. If he's hard to find as you say, then Ebay should be charging $50 or $100 for him.
Since he's hard to find, does that mean i should go out and buy another three while i can? Because i know where to get them.
And what makes Hasbro figures any different than Kenner figures, why should Hasbro figures be worth any less? Is that just opinion? Same line of figures, same movie franchise, and probably even more demand today for these with less being supplied (possibly) so less available to purchase; we might end-up in a better position than the Kenner ones. MOC will seal the deal. We don't know the numbers yet, how it will all work-out relating to rarity, only time will tell. If the first Waves don't get re-released, we'd be sitting on gold as far as i can tell.
You seem to have some delusions of grandeur here. I'll see if I can address them best I can.
Please, anyone more experienced than I, jump in.
"Hard to track down" absolutely does not "by definition" mean he is rare. Rarity in action figures and collectibles is not singularly defined by how many of each figure is in a case.
Ebay prices do not reflect rarity as much as they do demand. Low supply and high demand also do not constitute rarity.
No, you should not go out and buy another 3 while you can with the intention of the figure appreciating in or retaining its value. If you want to own 3-4, then by all means, buy more.
Just because some areas aren't getting superb distribution, it doesn't mean the figure is produced in low volume (hence the "rarity" of Armor Up Kylo Ren). The same can conversely be said about figures with a perceived high volume production.
Perceived value is a big deal in collectibles. Some people think a carded figure is instantly worth more money just because it is MOC. This clearly isn't the case with a lot of modern figures (see POTF2 and TPM).
You missed the point about Hasbro figures. What makes Hasbro different from the Kenner figures isn't about them being the "same line of figures, same movie franchise," etc. Rather, it's the mass production.
Kenner figures were not nearly produced in the numbers we have the modern figures in today. Also, at the time, they weren't making 6 different Chewbacca's a year.
Hasbro mass-produced the ever-loving crap out of Star Wars figures. You're sorely mistaken to assume that there is more of a demand and less of a supply nowadays. We will not end up in a better position than the Kenner ones. We don't have to know the numbers yet because it's been laid out for us visibly for the last 20 years that Hasbro has been making figures.
The last waves see low production numbers, meaning they will likely be worth more. That being said, go look what a mint final-wave figure from a modern line is going for; a small fraction of the vintage counterparts (Yak-Face is still yielding a ridiculous price).
When a figure is no longer being actively produced and the demand is still high, that is when you see figures like The Black Series 6" Boba Fett peaking in price, which is only 2-3 times its retail suggested price, mind you.
I sincerely hope you aren't collecting TFA figures for the sole purpose of them being worth more down the road. Collect them if you enjoy collecting for all that it means to you.
They may be worth a goldmine in the future and I (and many others) could be proven severely wrong. I anticipate there being a few figures late in this series that will be produced in low numbers, making them somewhat rare. But assuming that any and every figure you come across with moderate scarcity is going to be worth something later is unrealistic.
Hope this helped.:weeabooface: