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How to Buy Cheap Warhammer Figures

Warhammer is a tabletop fantasy war game developed and marketed by Games Workshop. If you enjoy playing Warhammer and competing in tournaments, you've probably learned that buying Warhammer figures is required to stay at the top of your game. When purchased at retail price, the cost of building a Warhammer army can break the bank. By bargain hunting, however, you can purchase Warhammer figures to grow your army without spending your last penny.

Instructions

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  Visit independently owned gaming stores, both in your hometown and anywhere else you travel. Many of these stores sell used Warhammer figures for significantly less than retail price.
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  Shop online gaming stores. Since online stores have less overhead than traditional brick-and-mortar stores, many of them pass that savings onto you and offer Warhammer figures for less than retail price.
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  Browse online auction sites such as eBay and Shop Goodwill. By keeping your eyes peeled, you can snag some awesome deals on Warhammer figures on auction sites. Having a thorough knowledge of Warhammer figures will be a huge asset in this endeavor. Many sellers don't know what they have and may use vague or non-game terms to describe their Warhammer figures. When you see those types of descriptions, you may be dealing with someone who doesn't know the true value of the merchandise.
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  Attend yard sales, estate sales and thrift stores. Warhammer is a very niche hobby and its figures commonly get tossed out as junk or toys, allowing you to purchase them for a low price if you can find them at various second-hand sales.
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  Obtain employment with Games Workshop. Working for Games Workshop offers a variety of benefits, including 40 percent off all merchandise. Additionally, you'll get paid to play Warhammer.

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