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Sold a 21303 Wall-E for $91 + shipping on ebay. After fees, etc, made about $29 profit =~ 57% (+ TRU rewards). I was gonna put this story in "what did you buy today", but I sold it too quick... 2 days ago, I was at my TRU where I met a fellow BP'er (I think). He looked like me... walking back-and-forth in the Lego aisle... looking at his phone... so I said something like , "Hey! You look like a Lego collector / investor." He confirmed. I said, "Do you follow Brickpicker?" ... he said 'yes'. I said, "Me too! I'm Ken-triple-x !" And he told me his name... but I didn't quite hear it correctly. Sure I could've asked again, but I felt maybe I was already giving off a bit of a 'weirdo' vibe.... introducing myself that way... is this guy even really a Brickpicker? ... or is he just humoring me before he calls for store security? So anyway, I let it go... then I saw what he had in his hands... "They've got Wall-E here?!" He said yes, this was the last one, but he wasn't too sure about keeping it... looking at his phone some more... he then offered it to me. But I said, "Nah... I think I'll wait on this one... not sure that I really need to buy that right now." So he put it back on the shelf and walked out. I stood there and thought about it for another minute... decided to pick it up with my 20% off coupon (out the door $51). Wasn't sure it'd be a good flip right now, but thought we might build it at home. As I was going through checkout, I saw the mystery Brickpicker going back to the Lego section again (maybe he, too, changed his mind)? Anyway, I got home, and saw prices on ebay and... "flip, flip, flipadelphia!" So ... thank you mystery Brickpicker... I owe you one.

Disney released a new video teaser (very short clip). I guess we now know who Kylo Ren is throwing down with in the snow

RE in stock SAH sept 11 shipping

There's always time to "smooch"

All this heart ache over DS. Just buy Tumblers and carry on

Like the rest of us.

Built the Temple of Airjitzu today: from the pictures I was concerned there were too many colors and it would look over the top but I am happy to say in person the color choices make sense. The build was no too complex and I wished the Smuggler's Market section was a little more complex brick wise but the rest of the set was fun and I really enjoyed building the main temple section. This was my first ever Ninjago purchase so I am happy about the selection of figures and think they look cool positioned running on the rooftops etc. If I had to give an overall grade it would be B+

You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.

Guys quick, Entertainer are doing their penny sale thing again and you can click and collect Benny's spaceship, if they have them in your area, you can get two Benny's for £80 total. Be quick though it's up on UKdeals. They have about 15 Lego set's available but Benny's is really the only one worth getting in my opinion, and this is probably your last chance to get them at a very good price. Go go go Link http://www.thetoyshop.com/c/penny-sale

Let's talk about scale for a minute...

Goodwill is a charity, but, at what point do you draw the line? If I had received an equal value lamp, should I just try to sell that to recoup my money? The auction site does allow for returns if the item is SNAD. Which is what this came down to. Yes, I could have accepted a refund down from $225 to $111 (the difference in the two auctions), and then made an attempt to recover my costs. But what if I wasn't it in for the resell opportunities? Then I'd be stuck with a whole lot of stuff I didn't want. I'm not asking for anything outside of their rules for playing on the auction site. I'm just asking them to play by the same rules that they agree to play by.

seems weird to me as well, especially employees doing it but seems to be the norm at all stores. My daughter actually gets upset and never wants to know. Likes the surprise element of it I suppose. If she gets doubles just uses them in some other set up she has. On buying note 15 TOT (might as well make the acronym now) SC Damaged 1000pts 2 ToO

Wow... I can't stand there and smoosh in a Lego store. Target or TRU, sure... off on your own in the toy aisles... but in a Lego store? Out in the open, where it couldn't be more obvious that you are trying to take the 'prize' goods, and leave the common stuff for the rest of the customers? That takes attitude that I don't have.

So... will his lightsaber change to purple as he gets more experience ??? Also, are we going to see yellow lightsaber anytime soon?? (KotOR rulz!!!)

Goodwill the physical store? Yes. Shopgoodwill.com? Not at all, it's a business to them and should be treated as such.

Picked up Wall-E and the Trick or Treat set at my local LEGO store. Wanted to grab the Banshee figure (last i need) but there was literally 4-5 people hogging the 2 cases and smooshing them.

I just used up my Walgreens rewards on 10 Minifigures. Check your local Walgreens as they are stocking them. They are 4.49 though

Apparently, according to a contact inside tru, the hike is not directly related to the dollar rate (their stock was secured over a year+ ago) it's due to the difficulty shipping the particular item (due to it's size & weight), she also hinted that they know that item is not being sold to end users as it's being ordered in multiples. either they are catching on & taking advantage of those who'd take advantage of them for holding stock or are just trying another random scummy tactic on for size.

Case: 3 Wolf Guys 5 Zombie Pirates 5 Mad Scientists 3 Wacky Witches 4 Plant Monsters 4 Fly Monsters 4 Spectres 3 Zombie Cheerleaders 3 Tiger Women 4 Gargoyles 4 Skeleton Guys 5 Monster Rockers 3 Zombie Businessmen 3 Banshees 4 Square Foots 3 Spider Ladies Spares: 0 Wolf Guys 2 Zombie Pirates 2 Mad Scientists 0 Wacky Witches 1 Plant Monsters 1 Fly Monsters 1 Spectres 0 Zombie Cheerleaders 0 Tiger Women 1 Gargoyles 1 Skeleton Guys 2 Monster Rockers 0 Zombie Businessmen 0 Banshees 1 Square Foots 0 Spider Ladies

Not releasing any set in some locations is like showing a rag to a bull. Rule 1 of lego investing: the rarer the better

Saw the Lego July promo poly Lego City Space Utility Vehicle 30315 at my Target this am. Gamestop will also be giving away the new Silver Centurian Iron Man with the purchase of LEGO Marvel Avengers video game:

Thanks! This saves me alot of money. For now.

The "date" is today: SOH already had a moderate restock. It's back at 104 now.

your slipping that was a few days ago... you profiling me now?? Bad thing about them there is they are 12.99 but yeah I might of bought a few

Winners - everything except Chima Losers - Chima

Had some blue and red from 31026-1 bike shop and don't think I'll sell it so I decided moccing it. The color corresponds well with the blue from the DO. The interior hasn't been done yet. Level floor will be bike shop. First and second floor a small studio with seperate bathroom. The entrance to the appartments is via the back. Still need to build a stairs but this will be combined with another MOC building I build with the rest of the 31026-1 pieces. Also need to print some custom stickers for the windows of the shop and the plaque above the door.

Made from 100% genuine Lego, with some parts chromed! Check this out on his flickr bricksonwheels.

With moving and a being in the busiest part of a seasonal occupation I haven't been able to build much lately, so with a couple hours of down time I figured I better pick a good set, I think I chose quite well.

I've been doing the Goodwill thing for two years now, so definitively aware of this risk. I do believe he is cherry picking the lot right now. I appreciate the feedback from everyone. I'm going to just ask for a refund from them and send back this lot. Time to move along.

Given Manhattan real estate values, Disney could build a SSD for less than it would cost to buy Manhattan. As an added bonus, they wouldn't have to deal with DeBlasio...

I loved that movie as a kid, it is highly underrated in my opinion.

Reports that the set's release may be delayed 1-2 weeks because of quality issues: http://www.thebrickfan.com/reports-of-lego-ideas-wall-e-21303-being-delayed/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LegoEverlasting-LegoReviewsNews+(The+Brick+Fan+-+LEGO+Reviews+%26+News) I'm not sure what that means if you already got the set from Toys R Us.

I agree with Ciglione here. By TLG being this strict, it keeps a more even playing field for us small time investors instead of making it easier for the BTPs to have even more control of the secondary market.

I think it only changes rewards creation. Starting September 15, you can only create $20 in rewards in each 2 week period. I saw no language that limited the amount of rewards you could spend at a time, but the new rules in effect will limit you to $80 in rewards at one time in store (rewards are good for 2 months, so you'll be able to save up 4 $20 certificates before the first expires) and $20 for online (since only one reward can be used at a time for online purchases).

Yeah I am assuming any voucher you get before sept 15th can be redeemed at full value. thus plan to cash out the week before.

thank you

i dont think one can do that without the PIN, but im not a criminal just QFLL

I think I beat you to it. :-) realized that after I posted it. Need......more.......coffee.......... **Delete post***

Plant monster guy

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion , no need for personal jabs . Tone it down a notch .

From a personal non-investment POV... Liked: Temple of Airjitzu UCS Slave and Tie Fighter Detective's Office Birds & Wall-E 24 Hr Race Car Mystery Machine Not so much: No large Architecture set Ferris Wheel Pirates re-launch was a bit too familiar Big Bang Theory F40 - not too bad, but the T1 continues to be a hard act to follow Endless super hero sets Dimensions - I just don't get it, maybe I'm getting old lol.

Thanks for the share...

Which is good.

If only Elsa has launched a few weeks earlier it would have made a lot of people a lot of money.....

If you don´t get BBT series that means you are TOO (not ToO) geeky and you think it is a documentary not a comedy

Here is a technique using LEGO pieces that looks a bit like a wall of sandbags. Sandbag Technique by EliteTC

1 per store total right?