>>6227164Once upon a time Shinkis were niche and plentiful. Not many people gave a shit about Shinkis, so prices were slashed as retailers attempted to clear stocks. The USD to JPY exchange rate was also very favorable for Americans, making prices even lower. Then, the anime came along, and the market exploded, prices were raised, and Shinkis became more rare. The market, years after, is starting to deflate, but prices are only getting closer to MSRP rather than pre-boom.