nolanfan34 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Found an out-of-the-way Books-A-Million today that had 1 copy of Fallingwater - thoroughly dented up and pancaked - for list $100. They also had a couple Farnsworth (in good condition) at $60. I could use my 10% off, and a 10% off giftcard... but should I buy the Fallingwater that badly damaged? I'm new to architecture... aren't Architecture buyers a bit more OCD about the condition of the boxes? In that state, I figure it would only fetch "used" value, don't you think? Should I just buy the Farnsworth... or buy them both?I would buy as others have said. Still super high on this one, I have 5 which is a lot for me on a set of that price, and I'm holding them all long term. Still think this gets to $300 easily in a few years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudcatsfan Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I would absolutely buy at 10+10% off list price. This one will be a winner. Just need it to fully flush out from all the hole in the wall retail locations.Box condition is fine so long as the seals are there, and even if they're not, if you can show sealed bags and a nice mint condition instructions booklet you should be good to go. These sets are meant to be built it seems (even by those paying 2-4x retail), so the buyers care less about the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basler Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Here in germany the price is still only 6% above MSRP. Dont know if it will be a winner here.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbacunn Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Here in germany the price is still only 6% above MSRP. Dont know if it will be a winner here.. It just retired. Have to be patient. I think a year from now or certainly by Christmas 2016 it will have solid growth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Yes, this set has potential but its main problem has been the long production life. There are still plenty kicking around in shops too, so until that supply dries up there is nothing to see here.Sets such as Burj Khalifa and Farnsworth are doing well after more than a year´s retirement but they had half the life of ESB and FW so similar growth is unlikely for a good few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Leveller Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I see this set getting bids of 130 euros on the local Craigslist. I think that's an excellent performance for the short time it's been EOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teohwp85 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Does anyone know how many bags are there in this set? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Does anyone know how many bags are there in this set? Thanks in advance!Guy on eBay claims 8 bags... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Yes what he said 8 bags and 2 grey base plates. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teohwp85 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Yes what he said 8 bags and 2 grey base plates. Gotcha. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdoubleg Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 As we know there are a few of these still on shells. What do people think about buying in at UK retail 76 pounds!!! Love the set which always sways my judgement!! Hopefully someine will see while I am at shops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay4e Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 As we know there are a few of these still on shells. What do people think about buying in at UK retail 76 pounds!!! Love the set which always sways my judgement!! Hopefully someine will see while I am at shops Not sure how they are doing in UK but in the US they are already selling about 30% over RRP on average. I know many bought these at deep discounts around here, but buying now at RRP should net a decent profit if held for a year or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 For your own build - why not? As an investment, no. For your own build - why not? As an investment, no. Mine cost between 45 and 70 euros so you are going to either sell cheap or have to wait till everyone else unloads. At least, with Architecture there are no remakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdoubleg Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Bit of gamble then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 5 year shelf life, no discount, low turnover theme and more US based set. The odds aren´t in your favour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdoubleg Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I left them for now. You know when u find a retired set you get a little carried away! I will way up all your advice and have a think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahuka Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 After a steady climb since EOL, the amazon buy box is now at $200.I built a used one a couple weeks ago and greatly enjoyed it. It felt like a more special set than the new models with the wire bound instruction manual. I think this one has room above 200, but I'm expecting it to stick there until holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nawoo Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Found about 12-15 of these lying around in my local lego store in Singapore. Should I be wiping them clean? Going for about $125 usd each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Found about 12-15 of these lying around in my local lego store in Singapore. Should I be wiping them clean? Going for about $125 usd eachOnly if you like money... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agsimpson13 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) I am curious for opinions what this might be selling for in a year or so. The Lego Store in Jakarta has 8-10 of these at about 92 USD. Want to pull the trigger but blew my budget buying Series 2 Mixels they clearanced at 2.50 USD. Edited September 11, 2015 by Agsimpson13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themoose9 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Flip those Mixels and buy the FWs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nawoo Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Found about 12-15 of these lying around in my local lego store in Singapore. Should I be wiping them clean? Going for about $125 usd each Turns out that I got the price wrong. There was a 30% discount on all the sets, so each FW was selling for about $74 usd. Thats 26% off US rrp! There were abt 20 sets in total, so i wiped all of them 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenxxx Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) Woo! Just topped $200 on Amazon from a 3PS. Love it. A shame I only have two, but I think I'm going to hang on to them a while. I'd probably have more if I had a B&N closer to my home. Edited December 5, 2015 by Kenxxx 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 anyone seen these still out in the wild? Like to pick one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battrax Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 5 minutes ago, pstebbing said: anyone seen these still out in the wild? Like to pick one up. Not in many many months... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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