GarinJ Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Hi guys, I'm new here and new to the world of investing in Lego. I've been looking more at trying to flip certain sets just to start my hobby off but no luck so far. I'm able to get a Grand Emporium for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbost01 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinP Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Buy it! That is roughly 25% off, and you probably won't see that kind of deal ever again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 You won't get a better price than that at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boliramirez Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Buy it !!! or buy it for me !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarinJ Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Sounds like I've gained a steal here. I get 25% staff discount in my store, so I've got access to plenty. Just don't want to buy too many in case they suspect I'm planning on profiting with them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbost01 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Yeah, if management keeps a close eye on that, you can probably only pull off a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinP Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Sounds like I've gained a steal here. I get 25% staff discount in my store, so I've got access to plenty. Just don't want to buy too many in case they suspect I'm planning on profiting with them... I would NOT buy as many as you from the store that you work at. 25% is a good deal for the set, but it is not worth getting fired for. If I were you, I would get three of the sets to invest in. Any amount higher than 5 would set off red flags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarinJ Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Thanks for the input. I was thinking 3 would be the limit. Not sure whether I should consider buying a Sopwith, TH and Orthanc Tower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrymc4677 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I highly suggest you LEAVE those....for me to come and buy later. Muahahahahahaha..... Great find! I hope you cleared the shelf. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbost01 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 sopwith...I think TH and Orthanac will be around longer. Get all of them if you can:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicblast Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 If you don't mind sharing, at what store do you work at to get such discounts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarinJ Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Waitrose. Just noticed they sell the palace cinema. Is it worth investing in this over the GE? I guess it's only a worthwhile discount on sets like the modulars rather than any Superhero/SW/LOTR themes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcortez Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 For investment purposes, it's nearly always safer to assume that retired sets will appreciate in value faster than sets that are still in production. So if you have the choice between two similar sets, one about to retire and one that is newly released, it is almost always better to buy the set that is about to retire. The exceptions generally revolve around comparing two products from different themes. An example of an exception that would apply right now, would be comparing a brand new Star Wars set is to an about to retire Chima set -- as Chima has not done well (yet) for investors, thus buying the new Star Wars set would be a better choice. The only exception I know of when comparing New set and Older set, in the same theme & sub-theme, is when it looks like the demand for the new set may out pace it's availability and it will become temporarily scarce -- example: Architecture Studio, new set, limited supply was much better to purchase and flip than older sets about to retire -- at least, until the AS production caught up with demand and the resale price suddenly dropped through the floor, then it went back to it being better to buy older sets that are retired, or about to retire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davewager78 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 If you get 25% off all Lego sold by your store, buy one of each of the big sets recommended on Brickpicker. That way if anyone challenges you, you can say you bought them for yourself to build. Getting fired means no money to buy Lego. And food etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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