Riot, why are you still overcharging for old "legendary" skins?

DustyBronco·1/21/2015, 6:16:59 PM·92 votes·5,762 views

Two years ago, you established guidelines for skin prices. At the time, several old legendary skins did not belong in the 1820 tier, most of them not even belonging in the 1350 tier. I brought this up on the old boards, and my thread received over 300 upvotes, 26 pages of discussion, and not a SINGLE Rioter jumped in the discussion.

Nothing has changed since. Riot has not addressed this in any way, shape, or form, none of the old legendaries have received updates to make them into what their price point requires, and they continue to be sold in the shop as is. That's not right.

You owe your players and paying customers more than this. Please speak up.

64 Comments

AikidoLawnNinja1/21/2015, 6:21:49 PM7 votes

As long as people continue to pay legendary prices for lackluster skins, Riot has no incentive whatsoever to change the pricing structure. Quite the opposite, in fact. Once people stop buying said skins, they'll consider adjusting the cost.

BeatzBoyFTW1/21/2015, 11:19:10 PM7 votes

Annie in Wonderland.

Seriously, you overcharge this shiet because the bear is in a bunny costume?

Bresn1/21/2015, 11:10:38 PM6 votes

Kitty Kat Katarina needs some spooky meows or something like that, or maybe a cat jumping out during her ult. Dumping a white costume for a 975 legacy skin on her with no skill change is just a damn scam.

I actually almost suggested having her ult shoot kitties.

Grouchy Poro1/21/2015, 6:40:26 PM6 votes

They have plans to puff up legendary skins with Champion VUs as far as I've heard. The champion VUs are far off, yes, but when they happen it'll be glorious.

disregardable1/21/2015, 6:25:23 PM5 votes

I skimmed over the champions you listed in your post. None of them were mispriced per the guidelines, except possibly Gentleman Cho, who should get a bit of leeway for being such an original and defining skin.

Oleandervine1/22/2015, 12:33:27 AM2 votes

Firefighter Tristana is "Legendary" too. And if you look at the new model and VU for her, there's nothing that makes it worth more than 975. I believe Riot threw those old Legendary skins on Annie, Tristana, Heimerdinger, and others into the vault to freeze the price so they wouldn't have to deal with them. They're not in circulation anymore, so I personally don't see it as that big a deal, especially since most usually go on sale whenever they pop back up.

Raja Chachki1/22/2015, 2:58:19 PM2 votes

IDK if Black Frost Anivia is old......but it is a beautiful skin, it is my favorite by far :)

Blainezy1/22/2015, 6:52:47 PM2 votes

Annie in Wonderland is one. I own it. I got it from a 490RP mystery gift, but still.. It's definitely not legendary skin material. In fact, I don't believe any of Annie's are even worth 975.. They stay too basic.

GuiltyGecko1/22/2015, 9:07:19 PM1 votes

They did explain this. Legendary skins are now price protected. When you buy those old Legendary skin, you're not only buying the skin itself. Like it or not, you're also buying the prestige and exclusivity of that skin. I'm NOT saying I agree or disagree with this approach, I am just here to give the reasoning.

1st HanarSpectre1/21/2015, 10:19:42 PM1 votes

Because if they lowered the price, people who own them would bitch. Were you not there when they sold the old, old legendary for half price before removing them? The shitstorm was massive.

Personally I don't care, I paid 1820 for them and enjoyed my usage, if they were to lower the price it would change absolutely nothing for me, but some people might decide they are worth it for them at 975 and buy it, So while I personally support you OP, it's extremely unlikely that they will do it.

That and Hippalus would probably set his own mother on fire before "lowering profit" on those skins.