Blackjack Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I think Boba is great, Lando is ok, and the others are pretty junky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Just sell all the minifigs and make one big mamma jamma desert skiff for Jabba to ride on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 This is what do.......pair it with the palace or the sail barge, problem solved. I can't take credit for the idea I forgot who suggested that but that's the ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvail8 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 We're still a long way from EOL. Lots of sets have been discounted for an extended period of time that still turn out to be winners. Patience, padawan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunkers97 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I got this set and liked it a lot! I like all the mini's, Boba and Lando in particular but the other ones are good too and like Ed said~ "Four quality Star Wars minifigures and 200 pieces for $17??? Good deal in my book." Get them while you can!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadowsk1 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 It's going to be tough to swallow this Boba Fett once Lego releases a Boba Fett with not only leg printing but also arm printing again. I thought I had enough Boba Fett's after a new and improved one was released with the rererelease of Slave I in 8097... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 We can only pray they don't release another version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grolim Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 We can only pray they don't release another version! UCS Desert Skiff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowcrash Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I'm sure you'll make money on this set once its retired, but have realistic expectations. Its a small set with a $25 retail price and a 213 piece count, without a must have exclusive figure or other rare hook to draw people in. Ceiling is probably $50 or lower. Best practice will be to bundle it with the Sail barge, as others have already suggested. You should definitely be getting these below $18 for investing purposes. Shopko just had them on clearance sub $15 online, though they're out of stock now. If you're going to mess around with the small sets be sure to keep your entry costs low and don't expect enormous gains on an individual set basis. If you're making 40% ROI year on year selling these small sets properly accounting for all your fees and expenses you're crushing the market... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Well, that deal is gone (and possibly for good). Now it's up back up to $19.79 (21% off, save $5.20). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadowsk1 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Bump Looks like Amazon is duking it out with Target. Desert Skiff is at 35% off down to 16.15 right now. http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Star-Wars-Desert-Skiff/dp/B007Q0OUTY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363871147&sr=8-1&keywords=lego+skiff Happy Hunting! This is a great set for the price IMHO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick2k1 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 As the title mentions its at $16.15. Hop on this while it lasts. Link to Desert Skill on Amazon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueremains Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Someone posted the skiff at this price at Target a few days ago, looks like Amazon finally caught on. For those of you that live in states where Amazon charges tax (as I unfortunately do), if you order from Target online and use the Target Red card, it comes out to $15.34+tax, free shipping, per set. http://www.target.com/p/lego-star-wars-desert-skiff-9496/-/A-14050073#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=9496 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunMan3 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 As the title mentions its at $16.15. Hop on this while it lasts. Link to Desert Skill on Amazon Thanks for the tip. Too bad they limit you to only two but at least it gets you free shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich B Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Another great Amazon price! Gotta love the 2 set limit, NOT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTX Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 This will go good with the Jabba set I just got, I'm in. The Rancor pit is also down to 48 and some change. Has it been cheaper than that before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadowsk1 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 This will go good with the Jabba set I just got, I'm in. The Rancor pit is also down to 48 and some change. Has it been cheaper than that before? I've seen it as deeply discounted as 44.07 I think something like 27% off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicblast Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Grabb'em now! These Jabba/Tatooine sets have been heavily discounted everywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grolim Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Grrr "We are not able to ship this item to your default shipping address." Could use my freight forwarder but I think the additioanl shipping costs will negate the good deal for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicblast Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Up to $19.44 on Amazon, aka 22%. RATS! I was about to buy one or two more! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Q0OUTY/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me;=&seller;= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 this set will be a winner. great vehicle. nice minifigs. looks better than its predecessor. nice companion to jabba's place, the rancor, and the sail barge. only thing missing is a Han mini (in Jabba's palace instead). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chess227 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I'm sure you'll make money on this set once its retired, but have realistic expectations. Its a small set with a $25 retail price and a 213 piece count, without a must have exclusive figure or other rare hook to draw people in. Ceiling is probably $50 or lower. Best practice will be to bundle it with the Sail barge, as others have already suggested. You should definitely be getting these below $18 for investing purposes. Shopko just had them on clearance sub $15 online, though they're out of stock now. If you're going to mess around with the small sets be sure to keep your entry costs low and don't expect enormous gains on an individual set basis. If you're making 40% ROI year on year selling these small sets properly accounting for all your fees and expenses you're crushing the market... I agree with these expectations. I would see a ceiling of around 40-50. These small sets are kind of a double edge sword in investing. On one hand, you can hold on to them without investing too much in them, but the other side of that is that everyone else can also afford to pick one up at almost any time as well. I own a few, but I am almost regretting that purchase and if I didn't get them at a steal, I would regret it even more... I think the biggest question is whether or not a kid in 2-3 years will be asking his dad for a Desert Skiff... Is it that important of a set to spend $40-$50 on when there will be so much more out there in that price range. I say get a few to hold on to, but it will be a slow climb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glucapg Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 9488 and 9489 have the same destiny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 9488 and 9489 have the same destiny? 9489 will prob be fine (not great) as it is the original trilogy. 9488 are clonetroopes based in the newer trilogy so I doubt it wil do much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarCityBrickCompany Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Great set, great minifigs - Once you figure in the low price investors are paying, it will do very well. Obviously, the markdowns will keep it lower for a while (until the flippers run out of stock). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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