Voltron Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Was visiting a friend and thought I drop by a local TRU I've never been at, saw the following sets but passed as even though the sets have retired, not worth it at RRP: 75043 - AT-AP 75084 - Wookiee Gunship 75051 - Jedi Scout Fighter 70224 - Tiger’s Mobile Command Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 4 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 £67 capitol building not yet something to think about buying yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donbee Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I didn't buy any PEE. I really thought about it, but LegoLand doesnt seem to be running low on stock of these. Focused my money on SW minifigs while they're still available and in demand. Passed on Christmas ornaments too because it's a new market for me. I figure I'll have plenty of time to pick some up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Not sure where to put this so thought I post here. Hamleys in the UK are notorious for selling most of their lego 10-20% above RRP, what makes it worse is that they hardly ever have a sale on. My local still has lone ranger, ultra agents, Chima. This stuff has literally been sitting on the shelves for 2+ years. I think these guys have got a better on to see what year these sets will sell. Oh and they also sell mixels and the latest series 16 minifigs for double RRP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donbee Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 I hear nobody is hoarding Lone Ranger, might be opportunity there. =) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie77 Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 (edited) 34 minutes ago, donbee said: I hear nobody is hoarding Lone Ranger, might be opportunity there. =) LOL... i thought TLR was a dead theme 3 years ago even then i couldn't leave them at 50% off so lesson learned. anything goes to 50% stay the hell away .... Edited September 18, 2016 by newbie77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donbee Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Passed a couple more Tiger Widow Island for $35. I like the looks of it, but I just don't feel comfortable investing in Ninjago. Even though this has a cool, unique minifig. Am I wrong? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donbee Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 3 witch king battles randomly appeared at my TRU for 16.99 each. I'm always tempted to by LotR because they were before I started. I seldom see them. It's a rather morbid set. Worth using Geoffrey cash to bring the price down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 3 witch king battles randomly appeared at my TRU for 16.99 each. I'm always tempted to by LotR because they were before I started. I seldom see them. It's a rather morbid set. Worth using Geoffrey cash to bring the price down? Doubt it, wait for $0.03. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnsanders Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 These... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunkenbrick Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 (edited) Price not found. Hard coded not to be sold on or before the 30th.. There goes my quick flip opportunity Edited September 23, 2016 by sunkenbrick Typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris_1973 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 That's cruel to put it on the shelf but not sell - what if poor little Timmy were to walk by? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon74 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) 50 SHIELD Helicarriers. Decided to let the horde have their fun. Edited September 25, 2016 by Val-E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 4 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Imperial hotel for architecture at retail price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grynn Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Any of you bite on that odd $2500 UCS Falcon? PM would be fine, I'm curious how it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I've just got home after a weekend away and was shocked to see that my £900+ spend on Advent Calendars from Boots was left out in the rain. The outer boxes were just mush, some sets were missing (presumed stolen as in full view and unprotected) and the remainder were soaked with warped boxes and broken seals. Of course, I've just sent a nasty email off to Boots demanding a collection of the "remains" and issue an immediate refund. Boots are now added to Argos on my list of retailers to avoid. Leaving boxes outside for all to see in heavy rain is unforgivable and isn't my idea of good customer service! Hence, these are LEGO sets that I am NOT buying today! I'm just so glad that I always wrap my sets in a mailing bag and then bubble-wrap BEFORE placing into an outer box when I send them out. Remember that the seller is liable if a buyer receives a soaked set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciaraf76 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Didn't get a chance to take a pic but my local Forbidden Planet has 5 B-Wing sets for sale at RRP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 8 minutes ago, Ciaraf76 said: Didn't get a chance to take a pic but my local Forbidden Planet has 5 B-Wing sets for sale at RRP. Why didn't you pick them up then? Is that because you bought the other 95? ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciaraf76 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 1 minute ago, TabbyBoy said: Why didn't you pick them up then? Is that because you bought the other 95? ;-) Afraid not, at RRP it would be madness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfiepops Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 33 minutes ago, Ciaraf76 said: Afraid not, at RRP it would be madness! I recently sold the two B-wings i had on ebay for slightly shy of RRP. After fees I reckon I made about £30 profit on the two (not taking in fuel cost and wrapping materials) Not being a volume buyer or seller, sometimes I think I'm working for Ebay and Paypal. I got these both at 50% off when the Entertainer online store had BOGOF sale. That really was the time to swoop. Sorry to hear about your Lego loss Tabby. Lost profit in the rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 1 hour ago, Ciaraf76 said: Afraid not, at RRP it would be madness! Sorry, I was thinking of 10227 as I'd not entertain anything smaller apart from perhaps the current MF ;-) 1 hour ago, Alfiepops said: I recently sold the two B-wings i had on ebay for slightly shy of RRP. After fees I reckon I made about £30 profit on the two (not taking in fuel cost and wrapping materials) Not being a volume buyer or seller, sometimes I think I'm working for Ebay and Paypal. I got these both at 50% off when the Entertainer online store had BOGOF sale. That really was the time to swoop. Sorry to hear about your Lego loss Tabby. Lost profit in the rain. Thanks... No big deal as there'll be offers again and I will collect next time. TBH... I did have a little buyer's remorse ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfiepops Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 2 minutes ago, TabbyBoy said: Sorry, I was thinking of 10227 as I'd not entertain anything smaller apart from perhaps the current MF ;-) Thanks... No big deal as there'll be offers again and I will collect next time. TBH... I did have a little buyer's remorse ;-) It was Karma then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilrock Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) I don't think many people are buying at Lego Shop @ Home for 2xVIP month this year, when compared to last year at this time. Hardly any sets are heading into backordered status, and I suspect we are going to see a very slow phase out of sets. This is making things harder to gauge what will actually retire. Other than Slave 1, most of the other exclusives just hang around. We have entered a new era - that much is obvious. Edited October 10, 2016 by fossilrock 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zskid00 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) I'm sure the apparent easing of the no discount policy on exclusives has had an affect on direct sales. Double VIP and a promo used to be about the best value for exclusives but I think many are making their purchases elsewhere with a 10-20% discount or better up front. Edited October 10, 2016 by zskid00 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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