Edgarama Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 LEGO store employees get 50% off. Shocked that isn't common knowledge around here... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadfraggle Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 7 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said: Not sure what discount level LEGO Store employees get. From what a couple of them have told me in person, it's 50%. Apparently it's also grounds for termination if they get caught reselling. Not sure how tightly that policy is monitored and/or enforced though. 9 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said: LEGOLAND employees get a higher discount (30%, I think). Certainly a better profit margin if we're talking about employee discounts, theft, wholesale, etc. I guess I assume that people are buying these new exclusives at close to retail, and that's not always the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadfraggle Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 3 minutes ago, Edgarama said: LEGO store employees get 50% off. Shocked that isn't common knowledge around here... 15 minutes ago, Edgarama said: urchased w VIP points and chose to cash out, it's not a flip race at all. They chose to cash out, ASAP. That's all. Regardless of how they acquired them... So what you're saying is, this was your listing...... I'm just messing with you. This one particular sale aside, lots of sellers out there listing this thing for minimal profit. I doubt they're all employees or cashing in VIP points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emazers Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Lego Employees are supposed to get 50% off twice a year, and if caught selling on Ebay, Amazon,Etc get fired. the rest of the time they get 30% off and suppose to be a $2,000 Limit. Now we no how suppose to works, there are always ways to get around any system. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgarama Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 12 minutes ago, emazers said: Lego Employees are supposed to get 50% off twice a year, and if caught selling on Ebay, Amazon,Etc get fired. the rest of the time they get 30% off and suppose to be a $2,000 Limit. Now we no how suppose to works, there are always ways to get around any system. The twice a year is/was three years ago's news. Employees can purchase whenever they want as long as their manager is present. There are however exceptions where employees aren't allowed to purchase certain things (typically at the very beginning). Think tumbler, batcave, Ferris wheel, etc. I'd think the castle is a no brainer for such a restriction but have heard that YMMV from store/manager to store/manager. Also: 1. None of those listings are mine. 2. I am not and have never been employed by LEGO in any capacity. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgarama Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Addendum: They are in fact still capped annually. Currently $2500. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minicoopers11 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Can confirm Edgarama's info. Permanent employees get 50% off and that $2500 annual limit is the post-discount amount (meaning, your limit is $5000 worth of LEGO for a total purchase price of $2500 before tax). Temporary employees (think holidays) get 30% off and a lower annual limit. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redghostx Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 It is possible that someone quit and bought it as a going away present and then sold it. We have a friend whose best friend worked at a Lego store and this person spent $1000 before quitting and gave a Big Ben at cost to our friend who promptly built it. I have a flock of 3 sets of birds that I received from a friend at Christmas and they were obtained through a Lego employee discount, so it is possible ("what does he need with three sets of birds?") 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I'm almost 100% positive that the 30% is a LEGOLAND discount (with 50% happening once a year). Can't speak to LEGO Store. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donbee Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I need to make friends with some employees. As much as I've been visiting there lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenb99 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 11 hours ago, minicoopers11 said: Can confirm Edgarama's info. Permanent employees get 50% off and that $2500 annual limit is the post-discount amount (meaning, your limit is $5000 worth of LEGO for a total purchase price of $2500 before tax). Temporary employees (think holidays) get 30% off and a lower annual limit. correct on both percentages for permanent vs temp 11 hours ago, Alpinemaps said: I'm almost 100% positive that the 30% is a LEGOLAND discount (with 50% happening once a year). Can't speak to LEGO Store. Also correct on normal. The once a year I have heard varying on between fl and ca and doesn't happen at dc's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadfraggle Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Busy day on sold listings. Asking prices are starting to creep up at least, let's see if that translates over to sales in the next day or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post ravenb99 Posted August 16, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2016 Bag 9 down. Gotta run. Hopefully more time later 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donbee Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 That explains the $410 offer I received. Is $20 reasonable shipping for USPS ground? I was expecting a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 6 minutes ago, donbee said: That explains the $410 offer I received. Is $20 reasonable shipping for USPS ground? I was expecting a lot more. I don't have weight but based on my experience, not likely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIX23 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Think we will eventually see this in places like Amazon at some point in the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loghamel Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Just now, BRIX23 said: Think we will eventually see this in places like Amazon at some point in the future? Yes. Without a doubt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donbee Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 12.8lbs6.5"x18.75"x22.75" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donbee Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 12.8lbs6.5"x18.75"x22.75"That comes out to $41 USPS retail ground. Am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 12 minutes ago, donbee said: That comes out to $41 USPS retail ground. Am I missing something? Don't send it USPS Ground? Try UPS or FedEx. I find that bigger packages like that are usually cheaper with the other two carriers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncer Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 5 hours ago, donbee said: That comes out to $41 USPS retail ground. Am I missing something? Must be based on zipcode. Using the dimensions above it would only cost me $16 to ship from md to sc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickLegacy Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylay Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Damn imagine the cost to ship from Hawaii to the mainland!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donbee Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Must be based on zipcode. Using the dimensions above it would only cost me $16 to ship from md to sc. I'm in South FL. I use 90210 (only California zip I know) for estimates. Better safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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