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How many times have people to be told, jumping on Lego sets is a bad idea, the boxes get squashed.

Big time Bricklink sell today - 2 parts, for a total 7 cents. Not a set, but I had to share the big time sell.

Clearly the last production run? They'll keep making them as long as you buy 5 and 2.

I dig it! https://ideas.lego.com/projects/139111

Bought a CL lot. A ton of Bionicle I don't care about, a number of Star Wars Mini sets, a UV damaged 7261 Clone Tank, and the one I really cared about, 10026 Naboo Fighter. I think I'm only missing the yellow antennas for the wings, two stickers are pealing a little, but unforunately no instructions. Everything for $200

here is mine wasn't trying to beat @Alpinemaps but couldn't just hold it....

I'll admit I read the thread title wrong.....

What the hell people? now everybody is finding out about it? Now, and I had 18 of them? Now, when I sold my last one last week?

Finally got around to watching Ep. VII on DVD (rental) last weekend. Ugh. Even the new Sith dude is some kind of emo pretty boy with daddy issues. Makes me miss Jar-Jar & co. I don't think anything can save Ep. VII sets. As in the past, it's OT or bust.

See I'd go with the opposite line of thinking. If you have a new playset that's not selling well, retire the alternatives to push customers towards your new product that you've invested in.

YMMV but I found a bunch of older Lego sets in a different aisle near seasonal beach stuff this weekend. This included x2 Brick Bounty, many of the other pirates, knowhere escapes, sentinels, bike shops, double decker couches. Everything was at retail but there was a lot and in great condition. With some serious, SYW magic, I walked out with a pristine Brick Bounty for $36.25.

And around and around we go

People who argue over the phone while driving in highway, slow down the traffic, and/or almost hit other cars around them. If the freaking phone calls are that important, pull over and take them, you %R#@!$@! $#!%#$@ %$@%$@ @!# !!!!!!

Over the years, TLG has been known to take many actions that don't fit neatly within the "logic" and "common sense" that has often prevailed on this board. For example, there was absolutely no way that TLG would retire the Haunted House before Halloween, but it did exactly that. Similarly, there was no possible way that TLG would retire R2-D2 before EPVII came out, but it did exactly that. Personally, I think that EV is done this year based solely on the box art. It is the last green box set on the market and has already outlasted all of the blue box sets and many of the tan box sets.

Ok, so you quoted a sale which reeks of being dodgy. Yes, that's a great example of the roof falling in on the business.

Minecraft The Village 21105 - FBA $64 Bought on EBay for $27 a couple weeks ago.

Lego City Square, 60097, at Kmart for $139. It's been that price for a while, but pair with a 10 off $75 toys coupon from the mobile coupon site (https://m.kmart.com/promos/ecoupons) + any other points magic and you can get it for under $120. Link to the set: http://www.kmart.com/lego-174-city-square-60097/p-004W007458728001P?prdNo=16&blockNo=16&blockType=G16

Buy up some of those IACs.

As a proud employee of Frito Lay, I'd say you made a GREAT choice on those pretzels. The $49 Tydirium wasn't all that bad either.

Grabbed these two @ $18 for the pair @ flea market yesterday.

I honestly haven't seen a good deal at Walmart in store in so long that I don't even bother anymore. I've wasted too many trips to my local stores only to find regularly priced items in their clearance section. goodluck to others.

I can't imagine what the "glowstick" search results would be. There are some scary Ewok memes out there.

I stand corrected...

To all the sellers currently offering these on eBay, THESE ARE NOT SERIES 16! If you're not suggesting this is, this is not intended for you. If you are, you're an idiot...

Looks like 6% EBay Bucks on $50 or more might be on tap for some today.

So, I am very new to this, but should I sell now? I am just curious of the chances of the value increasing any more than it already is, and from your analysis it isn't. Just wondering if there is any worth to holding out on selling this set.

Yes, just purchased some at Meijer today. I was honestly surprised to even see them there this early. However, I found the display case sitting sideways in the regular lego aisle mixed in with other sets and no shelf tag. There were only about 10 bags left. I have never seen minifigs in the lego aisle here as they are always in a shelf bin on the end cap of an aisle. There were also two empty cardboard boxes (that the sealed display case ships in) sitting on the shelf as well which were labeled Disney minifigures/Do not open until May 1st. I was just there on Friday evening and they were no where to be found. Interesting how in a day or so these magically appear, but only 10 out of 120 are left. On top of that every popular character was missing (ursula, maleficent, mickey/minnie, donald/daisy, etc.). I picked up a few of the less desirable characters in an attempt to complete my set, but still need Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Alien.

I never saw Wicked, but this is 1 fine performance

http://www.kmart.com/lego-174-elves-skyra-s-mysterious-sky-castle-41078/p-004W007458737001P?prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3 Kmart - Store Pickup only LEGO ® Elves - Skyra's Mysterious Sky Castle #41078 - $49.99 (*Hot Buy)

41999 was a bargain as it contained more PF parts than 9398 for the same price. At retail it was a very good deal for Technic MOCers but not at inflated prices.. Also, 9398 isn't regarded as an uber collectible set so your pool of people looking those complete a collection is smaller than those who collect Technic construction sets. Plus it's technic which already has a smaller audience. That said, it's an excellent set and the build doesn't disappoint. The body used some tried and true technic build techniques but also a few clever ones to achieve the right angles for the rear window. Hands down my fav is the opening doors. It's a great set and a bargain at current prices for collectors.

60059 Logging Truck is my guess.

The 41999 thread was the most active thread at the time and grew to many pages, probably faster than any other topic. Flippers were frothing out of every orifice.

Don't be silly, this thread would be enlivened by a bit of tumbleweed

12€ Galeria Coupon give-away: http://www.brickeven.de/lego-deals/galeria-13-rabatt-auf-lego-creator-am-08-05-2016-12-e-gutscheine-gratis/

Kids' bday today - Got executive permission to build something too, so we built: 41122 Adventure Camp Treehouse (still unfinished), 30398 Adventure Bridge (both my daughter's projects), 75102 Poe's X-Wing (my son) and 21303 Wall-E (me, yay!). My son, ever the charmer, wanted to give his sister a present too so he bought the Rey constractible from me that I got during the May the 4th sale at LEGO.com for $6.50 (no, I did not upcharge ). She built it immediately (Rey is her favorite SW character). Here's our breakfast nook during these festivities:

I haven't read this thread in awhile but what's up with these novels? I can't read more than like 2 or 3 sentences without nodding off...

Gotta love watching Wes Morgan lifting the BPL Cup.. What a story

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I agree folks should divest their Lego investment portfolio. Kinda like retirement investments. Buying new and used retired sets can be a comparable strategy to adding bonds and low-risk stocks to your 401k. Investment yields might not be as high a buying sets prior to retirement but risk is less plus less storage space is required during set ownership. Investors should setup requirements that must be met prior to investing in post-retirement sets (new or used). Mine are... 1) should be a good deal compared to current secondary market price 2) needs to be a popular set / part of a popular theme 3) the set has a slim chance at being refreshed during my ownership. I began buying used and new retired sets 3 years ago when I wanted to fund my "build a great retired set, flip and buy another great set to build" strategy. It all started with a 10185 UCS Vader Tie Advanced that was purchasd for $95 and sold 4 months later for $250. Then flipped a couple of Indiana Jones and Batman 1 sets. After that, I rolled my profits into a $550 used 10181 Eiffel Tower that sold for $800 6 months later. Then I managed to score a $1,425 used in box 10179 UCS MF when it was selling for. $1,900. After that I flipped a $750 10196 a Grand Carousel and sold it 1 year later for. $1,450. The 10179 hasn't been flipped yet but I should be able to clear $2,500 in less than 2 years of ownership. I have done the same with new (NISB) sets since 2013. In mid-2013, I purchased a 10 lot of new The Zombies sets for. $1050. I just sold the 8th one for over $210. All sales have been for over $200. Also picked up 2 new 10221 SSDs for $500 each and as you mentioned, they are selling for almost $1,000 now. Another good one was buying a new in opened box Emerald Night for $260 and it's nearing $400 two years later. Not all purchases have been without loss though. I purchased two new Winter Toy Shops two years ago for $300 total and won't be getting my money back. With the proper strategy and some luck, @Fcbarcelona101 (and @ed_mack 's) strategy of buying retired sets can be a low risk / medium reward strategy.

Shhhh! We need people to feel comfortable they can make their money back if they pay more than RRP or the market will collapse. Ponzi rules.

For the ones considering this deal, pm me, I can get you those for $120 all day long, when you get more than 10, price drops to $118 each.

I "bet" no one would have called the current EPL table standings six months ago

It's never wrong to be a bit cautious about who you dealing with but to say you think "everyone is a scammer" is just crazy. I have both bought and sold a lot of items on eBay and have only had an issue maybe 3 or 4 times. Most all transactions go without a hitch. I know for a fact there are lots of eBay sellers which are good people just trying to make a little extra money and have a good time doing it. From my experience there are lots of sellers which not only give you what was described but often give more than you ever expected. I have made a few packaging mistakes as a seller but as long as you are honest with the buyer most are really nice and understanding as long as you do what it takes to correct the problem. So I say don't be afraid to either buy or sell on eBay. However as I said in the beginning it is never wrong to be cautious so if something does not seem right don't be afraid to walk away and try someone else. We all know there are some bad people trying to always take advantage of others no matter where you go. So always keep your guard up for them.

I love The Americans. The TV show not the citizens...

It does me but the horde has no concerns. Ignorance is bliss. Just buy buy buy on credit and all will be good. It's better than gold haven't you heard? All threads lead to the bubble thread....

Please read previous 100 pages of thread. Thanks

This series....