MarleyMoose 1,513 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 On my way home from WM shopping I picked up a used "complete" 7739 Coast Guard Patrol Boat And Tower for $5 off CL. Looks like all the pieces are there and it's clean. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blinky316 9 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 At WM for coffee spotted the SW advent calendar for 10 bucks 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Secret Squirrel 38 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 7 minutes ago, Blinky316 said: At WM for coffee spotted the SW advent calendar for 10 bucks Just one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blinky316 9 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 It was all they had, it was in good shape so it was probably found somewhere, very random find. The target however was full of the HP and City calendars all at full price 🙄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ogelwoc 35 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Bought the big Monkie Kid sets in store for 20% off. Not seen anywhere the series is retiring and of course it’s LEGO exclusive online and shop only. Wondering if this theme could be surprise retirement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eliminator 1,056 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Stopped by the local Lego store to grab some more HP Moments Books. They still have Vintage Car and Monster Book GWPs. Moreover, the store received a huge restock. Razor Crests, Modulars, Disney, Lantern Festival, Tree House, Haunted House, Rollercoaster, etc. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
$20 on joe vs dan 1,420 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Bought in recent weeks: Turbo Tank (most recent I believe) NISB (some shelf wear) $150 (Offerup)...good price, not a steal or anything, but local and I avoided 8.5% sales tax and shipping costs. Chinese New Years Eve's Dinner NISB (nice box) $220 (CL)...I'm high on Asian sets, I think it's slow but trending up and eventually (2-3 years) the earlier ones will likely be sought after. Should note i originally sold mine that I got for $150 for $225...I suck at re-selling. Ninjago Destiny's Bounty (the big one w two headed dragon) NISB (shelf wear) $160 (Offerup): just an amazing price (original RRP). 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eliminator 1,056 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Valentine’s Day shopping done! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
$20 on joe vs dan 1,420 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 24 minutes ago, eliminator said: Valentine’s Day shopping done! she gets the helicopter and you QFLL the rest for 50% profit...EMIRITE? 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eliminator 1,056 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 3 minutes ago, $20 on joe vs dan said: she gets the helicopter and you QFLL the rest for 50% profit...EMIRITE? Tempting. Despite the nice profit, I don't think I would really be coming out ahead! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudoty 3,885 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 YMMV but the Lion Dance was a restock today and was 20% off clearance. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ravenb99 7,501 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 2 hours ago, Pseudoty said: YMMV but the Lion Dance was a restock today and was 20% off clearance. that should be pseudos last post, 3782 and 3782, you'll never get that back. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marcandre 4,228 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, ravenb99 said: that should be pseudos last post, 3782 and 3782, you'll never get that back. Sure he can. A couple of us can unlike... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FM 586 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Scrolling through WM's site last week I saw a 60183 for 23.99. The bottom front edge is scuffed but I'm just shocked it shipped and happy it was packed well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Captain_chaos 518 Posted January 21 Popular Post Share Posted January 21 I've had a great 'beat the system' moment today. I have a used copy of 7676 Republic Gunship in which the skirt for the Asajj Ventress minifigure has been cut and so needs replacing. The cost of the skirt on Bricklink is crazy high, with the cheapest UK price being £18 (while the entire figure can be purchased for ~ £14 plus shipping - not sure why this is lower). Bricklink will tell you that this skirt is only to be found on this figure, either from 7676 or some Comic-Con exclusive. However, I noticed that Asajj Ventress keychains were available for far less, and that these have the skirt on them. I decided to take a risk, and bought one of these keychains for about £3 plus postage. In theory these keychain figures can't be dismantled, but in practice they dismantle quite easily when they are crushed in a vise (so long as you don't want the parts!). I crushed the innocent figure, and can happily report that the skirt survived intact, and was not irreversibly kraggled to either the torso or legs. I have another 7676 where the skirt isn't missing, so I've checked and the skirt is definitely the right part. Saved myself more than £10 there for a single part. Small win, but feels good. 13 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eliminator 1,056 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 (edited) Rinse and repeat. No brainer at 20% off. Edited January 22 by eliminator 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marcandre 4,228 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 These just showed up. Ordered off bricklink from Honk Kong almost 2 months ago. $80 shipped for the pair. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Achilles 2,161 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 So this is interesting: Stopped down to local LEGO Store today, I hadn't been in a week and a half or so. As others pointed out, they had done a pretty full restock - Toy Story 4 Sets, Hidden Side Sets, Lion Dance, etc all 20% off. I grabbed a T1. That's not the interesting part - They are doing the free Polybag promo - One of the managers who I have a good rapport with, told me that they are only allowing one free item per VIP account. Usually she lets me double or triple dip (assuming I spend the appropriate amount for multiples), but she said they actually have to scan these in with one's account, etc - and actually enter the promo code IN STORE as well. She said they didn't get that many, and they are being strict about it. She's calling it an "experiment" from corporate, but she made it sound like the plan is to limit Promos to one per VIP account. Interestingly, looking at the language on the website, for the Skating rink, it says "One per customer". For the Polybag thing, it says one per HOUSEHOLD AND One per Customer, which is odd too - and of course, this is using a promo code. Maybe it's the Promo Code thing that's going to tie it to one's VIP account? It sounds like this may be the direction they may try to go going forward, limited promos by having them tied to a VIP account and the code can only be used once per account? No idea. I haven't placed an order online to see what the situation is. But this is the first time they ever sounded strict about the one per customer promo thing in store. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudoty 3,885 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 20 minutes ago, Achilles said: So this is interesting: Stopped down to local LEGO Store today, I hadn't been in a week and a half or so. As others pointed out, they had done a pretty full restock - Toy Story 4 Sets, Hidden Side Sets, Lion Dance, etc all 20% off. I grabbed a T1. That's not the interesting part - They are doing the free Polybag promo - One of the managers who I have a good rapport with, told me that they are only allowing one free item per VIP account. Usually she lets me double or triple dip (assuming I spend the appropriate amount for multiples), but she said they actually have to scan these in with one's account, etc - and actually enter the promo code IN STORE as well. She said they didn't get that many, and they are being strict about it. She's calling it an "experiment" from corporate, but she made it sound like the plan is to limit Promos to one per VIP account. Interestingly, looking at the language on the website, for the Skating rink, it says "One per customer". For the Polybag thing, it says one per HOUSEHOLD AND One per Customer, which is odd too - and of course, this is using a promo code. Maybe it's the Promo Code thing that's going to tie it to one's VIP account? It sounds like this may be the direction they may try to go going forward, limited promos by having them tied to a VIP account and the code can only be used once per account? No idea. I haven't placed an order online to see what the situation is. But this is the first time they ever sounded strict about the one per customer promo thing in store. Interesting. When I went Wednesday the manager scanned a card for the poly promos not the actual Polybag and I was surprised I got multiples, one of each, on the same transaction so it isn’t register limited. Then I got another fire copter on the next transaction same VIP account. I only placed one order online for the triple promo stack so do see what you are saying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
exciter1 33,409 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 30 minutes ago, Achilles said: So this is interesting: Stopped down to local LEGO Store today, I hadn't been in a week and a half or so. As others pointed out, they had done a pretty full restock - Toy Story 4 Sets, Hidden Side Sets, Lion Dance, etc all 20% off. I grabbed a T1. That's not the interesting part - They are doing the free Polybag promo - One of the managers who I have a good rapport with, told me that they are only allowing one free item per VIP account. Usually she lets me double or triple dip (assuming I spend the appropriate amount for multiples), but she said they actually have to scan these in with one's account, etc - and actually enter the promo code IN STORE as well. She said they didn't get that many, and they are being strict about it. She's calling it an "experiment" from corporate, but she made it sound like the plan is to limit Promos to one per VIP account. Interestingly, looking at the language on the website, for the Skating rink, it says "One per customer". For the Polybag thing, it says one per HOUSEHOLD AND One per Customer, which is odd too - and of course, this is using a promo code. Maybe it's the Promo Code thing that's going to tie it to one's VIP account? It sounds like this may be the direction they may try to go going forward, limited promos by having them tied to a VIP account and the code can only be used once per account? No idea. I haven't placed an order online to see what the situation is. But this is the first time they ever sounded strict about the one per customer promo thing in store. Sounds like a good way to lose business 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dx0520 125 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 33 minutes ago, exciter1 said: Sounds like a good way to lose business Yep. They could, you know, make more GWP? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eliminator 1,056 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 1 hour ago, Pseudoty said: Interesting. When I went Wednesday the manager scanned a card for the poly promos not the actual Polybag and I was surprised I got multiples, one of each, on the same transaction so it isn’t register limited. Then I got another fire copter on the next transaction same VIP account. I only placed one order online for the triple promo stack so do see what you are saying. Dang. They better not! My local store has been very generous throughout the pandemic. I triple stacked GWPs in store today and the staff are well aware that I have loads of these already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gmpirate 640 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 10 hours ago, exciter1 said: Sounds like a good way to lose business No kidding. The only incentive to buy direct from Lego is the GWP's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil B 9,887 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Target nearby had 2nd series Mario Character Packs in stock - but you can only order 10 at a time for Drive Up/Pick Up. Placed 2 orders of 10 hoping to complete at least 1 set, but when I checked the bag they dropped in my trunk at the drive-up they had included the shipper with my 20 bags. I just finished smooshing the packs and indeed, they gave me a complete box with 2 sets of all 10 characters. Score! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fcbarcelona101 1,374 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Went to a local LEGO store to get a Bookshop for personal build (first modular for me, at least to keep) and ended up with a couple Lion Dance at 20% as well. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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