Expanded Universe Toys

I visited this store recently and I found a decent number of flaws as comparing it to other collectible and retail stores.
First, while their facebook page gives the impression that they’re a vast and large store, the place is actually about half the size of what you’d imagine, perhaps the size of a small stationary store. Also pretty plain looking; just a room with toys that isn’t too neatly organized.
Secondly, unless you’re a Star Wars fan, there is no real reason to visit, due to the fact that about 90% of their inventory is Star Wars-​based. Vintage and new alike, if you’re into Star Wars, you’re likely to find something. This point could be seen as a positive or a negative depending on how big into the Star Wars franchise you are (as far as collectibles, I’m not big into it. I’m more of a horror/​action fan).
Next (and perhaps the worst flaw), there are no prices on a vast majority of the inventory. When I asked why, the guy told me that all prices are «looked up on ebay» before they are sold. This, to me, is one of the worst things you could come across. As all collectors know, mostly all prices are grossly inflated online, especially Amazon and Ebay (even though they give a general sense of what things «are worth»). There are other stores on LI that go by base retail prices, NOT collector prices, such as Amok Time Toys, so many of the items that are new and readily available at other stores could be found much cheaper. Yet, to Expanded Universe’s credit, they have many items that are no longer carried at other stores, therefore the internet or this store may be your only options for some items. As far as being able to talk down prices, you MAY be able to if you also are able to haggle well enough. Since nothing is MSRP, it feels to me that prices are not 100% set in stone (if they are, you’re in trouble). I asked about four ‘Rocky IV’ figures they had. After looking them up and calling his boss (a process that took far too long rather than just putting sticker prices on everything), he came back to me with a whopping $ 50 price tag for each 7-​inch figure, which was insane. While this is the typical ebay price, what is the point of even buying from there if I could just get it off ebay, where there is a bigger selection, and not even pay tax for some items?
There were also some cool looking toys behind the counter which I wanted to look at but the guy told me those were being sold on ebay. … I mean, I couldn’t look at them? Obviously the guy working wasn’t the owner so even if I wanted to haggle a price I probably couldn’t. In my opinion, if at item is being sold online, and a person is interested in them at the store, why not just sell it in-​store and then delete the posting online? This feels like just common sense.
On the plus sides, like I said before, if you’re a Star Wars fan, this place would suit you, but Amok Time Toys in Hicksville has almost as much Star Wars stuff with likely better prices and a better atmosphere. Toys R’ Us also has a decent selection of NEWER Star Wars items. Also, there were a few bins of clearance stuff, all priced at $ 5 or $ 10. The staff seems like they’d be nice enough. Still, I’d recommend to collectors who enjoy a range of franchises instead of just Star Wars to check out Toys R’ Us, Amok Time, or other comic shops around the island. I think I’m being generous with the 3-​star review. I hope that store changes its pricing policy, or else I honestly don’t see them lasting very long.