Why are some ponies so expensive? Specific examples?

[LadyMoondancer]

All first year Playful Ponies can go for crazy prices when the right people bid on them. I sold my FS Applejack for a crazy 60€ back in the day because a specific guy in Poland really wanted her.

Yeah, I picked up a Diamond Rose from the thrift store and when I checked her price on eBay she was going for $30 - $50.  I'm definitely going to keep an eye on the thrift stores from now on . . .

[Taffeta]

All first year Playful Ponies can go for crazy prices when the right people bid on them. I sold my FS Applejack for a crazy 60€ back in the day because a specific guy in Poland really wanted her.

Yeah, I picked up a Diamond Rose from the thrift store and when I checked her price on eBay she was going for $30 - $50.  I'm definitely going to keep an eye on the thrift stores from now on . . .

I think there were some distribution issues with some of the earlier ones and also a lot of people who didn't pick them up when they were out. I mean, Dewdrop Dazzle I had to get from France when I was there, I never saw her here. And I got Feathermay and Honeybuzz from Hamleys (yeah, I know) when I moved to London the first time and never saw them ever again there or anywhere more normal. I do wonder what will happen with the set 3 pearlies because I still don't think they got a proper distribution here or anywhere much. They were literally in one London store for one week before Christmas and that's not what I would call 'distribution'...?

[tailrustedtealeaf]

I do wonder what will happen with the set 3 pearlies because I still don't think they got a proper distribution here or anywhere much. They were literally in one London store for one week before Christmas and that's not what I would call 'distribution'...?

They've been very spotty in the US, too, but I feel like they're going to uncover boxes of them and they'll sit on the shelves for a while until they're on clearance.
I feel like what pearly ponies are out now are getting scooped up and relisted on eBay for a dollar extra or so.