Went into a game store that sells used mini's this w'end. Took my youngest son as he's decided on collecting Marines to combat his brother's Tau.
There's a few shelves with lots of figures, painted and unpainted. Generally 50-60% retail, so pretty typical. But no SM squads.
He goes to the desk (he's 9) and gives his best puppy dog eyes - shy child voice "Don't you have any unpainted marines?' Clerk says yeah, got some this morning, haven't priced them. "Can I see them" same puppy dog eyes. Guy get them, couple dozen nicely assembled Space Wolves and characters. "how much" blink blink blink. guy sighs and looks up price, looks at my kid and gives for about 25% retail. Throws in 2 extra troopers.
My son adds some paint and smiles cheerfully as he leaves. I glance at clerk as I leave, he's shaking his head.
As we get in truck my son says "Wow, that really works! Let's go again next week". I point out his allowance is almost spent. Puppy dog eyes "but you could give me more..." Nice try kiddo.
Although, maybe I could use him to buy those Eldar I saw...
I guess we are officially back in the 40K universe. Been looking at 8th ed, I think I might like this edition.