rcdb1984 Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 I only have two pet shops, and have yet to open any. I want one to build, but I can always to the MOC where with two of them. I don't need more space, or the capital. Just knowing they are sitting there is whats bugging me lol. Quote
Val-E Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 On 7/4/2018 at 5:10 PM, rcdb1984 said: I only have two pet shops, and have yet to open any. I want one to build, but I can always to the MOC where with two of them. I don't need more space, or the capital. Just knowing they are sitting there is whats bugging me lol. Expand You´re lucky to only have 2! I am putting expiry dates on my sets now to move them on if they are not appreciating - you end up with seals coming off due to age and the ever present risk of the re-release otherwise. 1 Quote
Ed Mack Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 On 7/4/2018 at 5:50 PM, Val-E said: You´re lucky to only have 2! I am putting expiry dates on my sets now to move them on if they are not appreciating - you end up with seals coming off due to age and the ever present risk of the re-release otherwise. Expand Yes, the seals definitely start falling off after a few years. On 7/4/2018 at 5:10 PM, rcdb1984 said: I only have two pet shops, and have yet to open any. I want one to build, but I can always to the MOC where with two of them. I don't need more space, or the capital. Just knowing they are sitting there is whats bugging me lol. Expand I have run out of space to display LEGO sets. Shame really. There are many I would like to build. 1 Quote
KShine Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 On 7/4/2018 at 5:55 PM, Ed Mack said: I have run out of space to display LEGO sets. Shame really. There are many I would like to build. Expand Start selling - Or just pack some up to make room for new ones. Quote
Ed Mack Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 On 7/4/2018 at 6:02 PM, KShine said: Start selling - Or just pack some up to make room for new ones. Expand I really need to...seriously. But I don't need another job. My "real' job takes up most of my awake time. I should hire someone. LOL Quote
Val-E Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 On 7/4/2018 at 6:09 PM, Ed Mack said: I should hire someone. LOL Expand It´s school holidays...... GTA use gotta be earned by selling Lego in real life hussle. Quote
Guest TabbyBoy Posted January 5, 2019 Posted January 5, 2019 I see that this is finally Sold Out in the UK, the first time I’ve seen unavailable at SaH in over 6 years! I was looking forward to the EOL of this set, but I just think it’s gonna be a big race to the bottom. It’s likely been massively hoarded for many years and sellers just want rid as I reckon seals are peeling everywhere as they’ve been stored for so long. I think I’m one of the lucky ones offloading at a 10% loss when I did. This set reaching 1x RRP after fees within a year is pushing it IMHO. Quote
Legojona Posted January 5, 2019 Posted January 5, 2019 On 1/5/2019 at 10:06 AM, TabbyBoy said: I see that this is finally Sold Out in the UK, the first time I’ve seen unavailable at SaH in over 6 years! I was looking forward to the EOL of this set, but I just think it’s gonna be a big race to the bottom. It’s likely been massively hoarded for many years and sellers just want rid as I reckon seals are peeling everywhere as they’ve been stored for so long. I think I’m one of the lucky ones offloading at a 10% loss when I did. This set reaching 1x RRP after fees within a year is pushing it IMHO. Expand I have a feeling the Brexit will lock up a large share of the European stock inside Britain. I bought a couple of sets at 25% off and expect to sell it in the next two years. Quote
Guest TabbyBoy Posted January 5, 2019 Posted January 5, 2019 On 1/5/2019 at 10:25 AM, Legojona said: I have a feeling the Brexit will lock up a large share of the European stock inside Britain. I bought a couple of sets at 25% off and expect to sell it in the next two years. Expand When I order from SaH, it nearly always arrives via the Netherlands, so UK retail stock may not be that high. We just need to see what Customs Duty is, if any, after Brexit. However, I only ship big sets within UK mainland only. I really hope I'm wrong about this set as a lot have invested big in these. I have 2 left, 1 to build and hopefully 1 to offset previous losses in 5+ years from now ? Quote
Val-E Posted January 5, 2019 Posted January 5, 2019 TB lasted almost as long as the UK did in the EU. 1 1 Quote
Legojona Posted January 5, 2019 Posted January 5, 2019 On 1/5/2019 at 10:53 AM, TabbyBoy said: When I order from SaH, it nearly always arrives via the Netherlands, so UK retail stock may not be that high. We just need to see what Customs Duty is, if any, after Brexit. However, I only ship big sets within UK mainland only. I really hope I'm wrong about this set as a lot have invested big in these. I have 2 left, 1 to build and hopefully 1 to offset previous losses in 5+ years from now ? Expand Yeah man, our logistics industry will miss you guys. Quote
Guest TabbyBoy Posted January 5, 2019 Posted January 5, 2019 (edited) On 1/5/2019 at 12:56 PM, Val-E said: TB lasted almost as long as the UK did in the EU. Expand The UK is still very much in the EU. Our dictatorship of a government will find a way to make us stay ;-( On 1/5/2019 at 2:08 PM, Legojona said: Yeah man, our logistics industry will miss you guys. Expand Not just LEGO, a lot of “UK stock” is held in NL. Rotterdam’s a huge port for a reason. Edited January 5, 2019 by TabbyBoy Quote
Guest TabbyBoy Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 We’ll soon find out how well the TB does as it’s finally retired after nearly 9 years. I personally think there’ll be a mass unload as soon as buy-in can be recovered. A beautiful set killed by a long life, hoarding and still very available everywhere. A can imagine all this hoarded stock with peeling seals and damp boxes. Quote
Follows Closely Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 I sold my last dozen this past Christmas. Took a 30% loss. 1 Quote
Sozial Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 On 3/12/2019 at 7:15 PM, Follows Closely said: I sold my last dozen this past Christmas. Took a 30% loss. Expand I hear you, I sold all of mine at about 10-20% loss, but if you make the wrong decisions you just have to correct them. Quote
dx0520 Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) I kept 3 very mint condition sets. It's simply a beautiful set, the LEGO modular groups on facebook consistently praise it, and there are a couple of very nice modular MOCs for them. Keeping a dozen may be hurting, but I think 3 is just the right amount for the more casual investor's portfolio. Edited March 12, 2019 by dx0520 Quote
zaphoid Posted March 13, 2019 Posted March 13, 2019 On 3/12/2019 at 9:49 PM, dx0520 said: I kept 3 very mint condition sets. It's simply a beautiful set, the LEGO modular groups on facebook consistently praise it, and there are a couple of very nice modular MOCs for them. Keeping a dozen may be hurting, but I think 3 is just the right amount for the more casual investor's portfolio. Expand as far as Lego groups go on Facebook, is anyone a member of what they would call a particularly good group? Quote
$20 on joe vs dan Posted March 13, 2019 Posted March 13, 2019 I am in the market for a Tower Bridge for personal build. .if anyone here has a damaged box or even used set I'd be interested (SF Bay Area) PM me. Quote
Guest AnnexBrett Posted November 29, 2019 Posted November 29, 2019 This is quietly retired! https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/tower-bridge-10214 Quote
waddamon Posted November 29, 2019 Posted November 29, 2019 What the heck, finally!!!!!!!! I can't believe this actually happened! T1 please follow. 3 Quote
Jimking23 Posted November 29, 2019 Posted November 29, 2019 This was my first “lego investment” set I purchased. I wanted to get it before it retired, that was April of 2013. 5 Quote
OrangeChiliPeP Posted November 29, 2019 Posted November 29, 2019 On 8/1/2012 at 8:57 AM, M4x18 said: Do you think that this set will follow Eiffel Tower and Taj Mahal and become really, really expensive in 2-3 years time? Also, do you think that Taj Mahal and Eiffel Tower will be increasing their value even more? Expand No. 1 3 Quote
elmaslıefendi Posted November 29, 2019 Posted November 29, 2019 On 8/1/2012 at 8:57 AM, M4x18 said: Do you think that this set will follow Eiffel Tower and Taj Mahal and become really, really expensive in 2-3 years time? Also, do you think that Taj Mahal and Eiffel Tower will be increasing their value even more? Expand R.I.P Quote
jaisonline Posted November 29, 2019 Posted November 29, 2019 On 11/29/2019 at 12:53 PM, Jimking23 said: This was my first “lego investment” set I purchased. I wanted to get it before it retired, that was April of 2013. Expand Many of us are in the same shoes. I honestly, think it might have gone out of stock once or twice since 2014 and prices bumped slightly... for builders, it's a cool set. For resellers, the set is a giant dump of bricks even if purchase at 30% off MSRP. Quote
Val-E Posted November 29, 2019 Posted November 29, 2019 On 11/29/2019 at 1:13 PM, jaisonline said: Many of us are in the same shoes. I honestly, think it might have gone out of stock once or twice since 2014 and prices bumped slightly... for builders, it's a cool set. For resellers, the set is a giant dump of bricks even if purchase at 30% off MSRP. Expand We should do a poll to see who doesn´t have any hoarded, same as with T1 and PS. Anyone in reselling prior to 2011 who managed to swerve those 3 turds should get an award. Quote
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