stephen_rockefeller Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I had them in my cart from both links, but still couldn't pull the trigger. You guys can feel free to throw it in my face if this turns out to be a $1000 set, but I've always felt it was boring and will underwhelm from an investment standpoint in the long run. We'll see... Even with these going for $450 at Christmas, you'll still only be clearing $30-$40.You could be right, who is to know really. I like the set but not at any price above retail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcbarcelona101 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I had them in my cart from both links, but still couldn't pull the trigger. You guys can feel free to throw it in my face if this turns out to be a $1000 set, but I've always felt it was boring and will underwhelm from an investment standpoint in the long run. We'll see... Even with these going for $450 at Christmas, you'll still only be clearing $30-$40. If it gets to $450 I think you will end up with around $80 in profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I bought mine at 200.00 so I will be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcbarcelona101 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I bought mine at 200.00 so I will be good. Same here. One of the few times TRU actually paid off lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 If it gets to $450 I think you will end up with around $80 in profit. ...but it will feel like $30-$40 profit and in the end, that's what matters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Yep! The ONLY Lego sets I have ever purchased from TRU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 ...but it will feel like $30-$40 profit and in the end, that's what matters.at what price are we looking at a 30-40 profit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadowsk1 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I passed on this set multiple times too. Just wasn't my flavor. I think it was because the boarding ramp didn't open up like in the movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonysbricks Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I had them in my cart from both links, but still couldn't pull the trigger. You guys can feel free to throw it in my face if this turns out to be a $1000 set, but I've always felt it was boring and will underwhelm from an investment standpoint in the long run. We'll see... Even with these going for $450 at Christmas, you'll still only be clearing $30-$40. Can you break down your math here? I am seeing $30 today at $375 and just under ~$90 at $450. I may actually build one of these, so $30 over retail was a great deal. But I figured I would hold onto the second and see what it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Can you break down your math here? I am seeing $30 today at $375 and just under ~$90 at $450. I may actually build one of these, so $30 over retail was a great deal. But I figured I would hold onto the second and see what it does. Any profit is better than no profit, so it's all up the buyer/seller as to what they get out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eracine Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I got 2 from TRU for 229 so I am excited to see this set in the 350's already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick2k1 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Very tempted to pick one of these up, but in reality I'd rather spend $300 on a SSD if It goes on sale at this point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quacs Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 ...but it will feel like $30-$40 profit and in the end, that's what matters. I just LOLed, that's really funny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarPod Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I just LOLed, that's really funny. I just pulled the trigger on 11 total 290 I DO NOT GET YOU PEOPLE This set was 259.99 retail + tax 283.... So you are buying a set that is peaking 450 on each 7$ above retail maybe im not understanding but can someone explain why people are so afriad of this set? Its a UCS, lots of minifigs and has a very good piece count its 11 cents a piece... we will never see something like that again from a star wars set... look at the ssd its 400 bucks for 3100 pieces /rant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTX Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I just pulled the trigger on 11 total 290 I DO NOT GET YOU PEOPLE This set was 259.99 retail + tax 283.... So you are buying a set that is peaking 450 on each 7$ above retail maybe im not understanding but can someone explain why people are so afriad of this set? Its a UCS, lots of minifigs and has a very good piece count its 11 cents a piece... we will never see something like that again from a star wars set... look at the ssd its 400 bucks for 3100 pieces /rant I would've gotten in at that price. But by the time I got back to my computer they were up to 450 again. I am routinely punished on Amazon by "doing other stuff" with my life. I feel like if I sat in front of the PC all day I wouldn't have missed this deal or the Haunted Houses for 135. But alas, life happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grolim Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 It's a great set. Anyone not considering buying one needs to look closer. This set will have very solid returns over the next year or so. http://www.brickpicker.com/reviews/review.cfm?id=875 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I would've gotten in at that price. But by the time I got back to my computer they were up to 450 again. I am routinely punished on Amazon by "doing other stuff" with my life. I feel like if I sat in front of the PC all day I wouldn't have missed this deal or the Haunted Houses for 135. But alas, life happens. It's been back and forth at the $286.90 price all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTX Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 It's been back and forth at the $286.90 price all day. In that case, I'll keep a closer look at it for the next few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarPod Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTX Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 back Gotta link? I'm still seeing 450 on every refresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quacs Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I just LOLed, that's really funny. My commentI just pulled the trigger on 11 total 290 I DO NOT GET YOU PEOPLE This set was 259.99 retail + tax 283.... So you are buying a set that is peaking 450 on each 7$ above retail maybe im not understanding but can someone explain why people are so afriad of this set? Its a UCS, lots of minifigs and has a very good piece count its 11 cents a piece... we will never see something like that again from a star wars set... look at the ssd its 400 bucks for 3100 pieces /rant Not sure why you quoted my post on this. Exciter's comment just happened to tickle my funny bone - it was not an indictment of the set at all. In fact, it had nothing to do with the set. I actually really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quacs Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Gotta link? I'm still seeing 450 on every refresh. Me too, as a matter of fact. Every time I have checked today, this has been at $450. I would be in at $270. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottjs Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 More of them. Who wants to send one up to Canada? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I just pulled the trigger on 11 total 290 This set was 259.99 retail + tax 283.... Hmmm. I bought one. you purchased 11? Just how many did this seller have? $290 minus amazon & partial shipping fees doesn't leave person much profit especially when the item sells for more on ebay and the fees are lower (even with paypal). i'm beginning to think it is "shady". I would feel better if amazon itself was do the shipping. If though I'm protected as the buyer, it will take ample BS and time to get a refund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quacs Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Me too, as a matter of fact. Every time I have checked today, this has been at $450. I would be in at $270. Just picked one up for $300+ after taxes. Incredible deal if it's good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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