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You mean you didn't hide the other two when you left to get your girlfirend's card.

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He probably did not arrive yet at that chapter of the reseller book.

Again... that was an anecdote. Not based on a true story.

Yeah, the Death Star didn't work out. Right now I'm looking at around a $1,000 total loss on my DS stash. Probably my biggest loss ever on a particular lego set. Though you really need to put this sort of thing into perspective. If losing $1,000 breaks the bank for you, you really should not be investing in anything. I think that what makes Lego investing losses so psychologically painful is that most of us see our Lego inventory every day. So a stack of Death Stars just sits there, mocking you, until you sell the sets, as opposed to something like health insurance premiums or property taxes that eat an ever-larger portion of your income each year, but without the daily reminder that you're being fleeced. That said, Lego investing has been throwing up red flags all over the place this year. Lego investing losses are minor in the overall scheme of things, but they're also becoming increasingly common, and that's obviously a bad sign.

also currently at TRU for $96, so better deal with TRUTH + $10 GC + points and what ever discounted GC you have. plus they still have stiix (70732) for $70.

The main issue now with freebies is the lift of the discount ban on exclusives. Those freebies were nice to offset the cost of them big boys sets but now I'm not so sure . hopefully some nice discounts on ur regular sets to go along with the offer .

I'm starting to hate the ebay final value fee promos on ebay as every time there is one there is an influx of sets and undercutting, race to the bottom price wise

I think the pain is the work on the backend just to list, pack and ship an item knowing you aren't making a dime for your efforts. It's as if the Queen is raking you back and forth over a hot bed of 10188 coals.

Great news! That means it will retire in November.

Those castles are going for $300-$400 now.

Two Creative Boxes 10697 for 30.00 each.

I have no clue about the secondary lego market in Korea. Maybe there is still demand for DS and it is not as hoarded as in Europe. If you want to know. I did not buy and do not plan to buy any set from the money I got for 10188. I keep it apart for a rainy day. Investing in Lego has taught me one thing. If you need the money due to unforseen circumstances. It is very difficult to liquidate when you want. There are too many factors that one is depending on.

I prefer to call them "valued customers". Apparently, there´s one born every minute!

I bought a Brick Bounty for $88 (after coupon) at a local toy store. It was the last one, and I'd been eyeing it for a few months. Fine just building if the price doesn't grow.

Ever thought about it could have something to do with your location? As mentioned before... here in northern europe this set is in a race to the bottom. And this race is going so well even Ferrari are keeping an eye.

Come on guys black friday only comes once a year, everybody needs to start camping out right now and punch everyone in their way to get that 50" tv that you can get cheaper at other times of the year

Amazon 70738 - Ninjago: Final Flight of Destiny's Bounty - $89.96 (25% off) 76045 - SH: Kryptonite Interception - $22.99 (23% off) 42030 - Technic: Volvo L30F - $199.99 (20% off) 42039 - Technic: 24 Hours Race Car - $101.99 (22% off) 42042 - Technic: Crawler Cran - $116.24 (23% off)

the online ones... nothing else is worth going in person... but seriously I only went to LEGO stores last year ($66 AT-ATs plus promos). There was nothing else that I saw for in store deals that were not available online, or later in the season.

There's just no point in holding 10188 as it's not going to make money until the new DS goes EOL. Even then gains will be slow and slim I suspect, as it will be competing with the new one on the secondary market. I'll probably keep one for the collection and that's about it. The other three I have, I'll happily sell for €380-€400 cash/collection only. I'll take my measly profit and move on.

At this time of the year, there's a supermarket chain that does 50% off in toys. One pays full price and 50% of the amount paid is credited on the supermarket's client card. I almost didn't went because it opened early and I thought I wouldn't find anything worth my time and waking up early. Guess what? I found 5 Ant-Man sets among other left-over sets! There was a limit on 3 of the same toy so I went home to get my GF client card and when I came back one of the sets was gone. Bought 4! What a lucky find.

Ok 250 is probably too optimistic. 275

...and YMMV.

White 1x1 tiles in Farnsworth house. All 238 of them.

I'm always shopping Target due to the "get a $5/$10 GC" deals that seem to be on constantly (also on non-P&G brands like Cottonelle and Viva). This time around it was a little weird - I think they hadn't refreshed their shelf tags yet even though they should as it is Sunday and that's when their prices change in that department. The 8=12 Bounty Towel (select-a-size) was marked as on sale from $12.79 for $9.99 but no GC banner, however, scanned with sale price and $5 GC promo when I checked out. The 30=68 Charmin Strong was $17.89 with a "Buy 3 get $10 GC" tag but rang up as just $17.89. Manager overrode it for me to get $10 off, then applied the $10 free GC after $100 purchase offer. Best of both And yes, we're talking TP. @Exciter1's favorite subject.

First time ever I had someone from this forum (active member, but I won't call him out) say to me after a purchase "hey, aren't you from BP?" Recognized his handle here when he mentioned it, and said I'd have gladly knocked a buck off the $5 minifig he bought had I known - was willing to do a partial refund as well. He basically said "nah, don't sweat it, it was a fair price." Just some cool BP camaraderie, and made for a highlight amongst my last 250 or so eBay transactions.

Used Grand Emporium and Pet Shop for $120. I need to buy minifigs and instructions.

I was in a local Barnes and Noble today. It's pretty cool I see your work in a published book. Granted Jeff made my pics look far more professional.

Very cool moment when you see work displayed.

Paris 1889 steampunk [WIP 6] The Institute of France by Castor Troy

When googling for some images I came across this picture. Makes you want to go back in time.

10236 Ewok Village - $210 shipped: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NIB-LEGO-Star-Wars-10236-Ewok-Village-R2-D2-Luke-Han-Solo-More-Sealed/142173051471?_trksid=p2050601.c100574.m4253&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D37338%26meid%3D3300d07614774f71ab44d58719455749%26pid%3D100574%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D142173051471 This is cheaper than the $219 from Amazon and no tax, and eBay bucks.

To be honest they are for my wife's summer camp business, great price though.

8% ebay bucks on $100 or more... these are just not anywhere near as interesting now that they exclude gift cards....

I snagged 6 75048 Phantoms, 16€ each...

Nightmare by Tyler

Plenty around here too but I'm not paying $350 for the Hoth fun pack. That bat cave is weird. Who's it aimed at?

BN most ninjago 25% off with member card and gift cards some decent prices

Received my last ordered PS from LEGO Shop at Home last Friday. Seal code: 42S6 in case anyone cares about that.

Bought 4 London bus and 2 fountain promos for $8.74 each at a Lego store.

Obviously you don't know what you talking about.

When I open my browser and head to BP I imagine it's the equivalent of walking into this place

Krennic's shuttle! we're full circle back on topic!

While I understand there will be pushback on this, it was a toxic thread. Even though there was some valuable information to be gained, it was overshadowed by constant promoters of the illegal product. I have neither the time nor the inclination to constantly monitor fools who want to make up reasons why these ripoff bricks should be considered legitimate. After months of discussion and thought on this matter, we feel it is best not to give these companies free publicity, good or bad. I of all people do not want to restrict or hinder intelligent conversation, but there is a growing number of Lepin supporters that I do not want to give voice to. If you would like, Jeff and I could come up with a private group chat that only approved members will be apart of. This way, you can still share ways to combat this scourge. Let us know if this interests anyone.

Yes but respectfully no. The caveat is that this site is mainly about investing in Lego. Recent and not so recent events relating to fakes have a very real impact on Lego investment and should not be buried under the sand. How to spot fake pieces and minifigs, which sets have been copied, calling out fake sellers and the line TLG take on this all have their place here as much as daily deals, retirement , new release or bubble speculation, in my view.

i mentioned this on an another thread. DS in demand right now and its no BS. Raising the RRP of the new one was the biggest favour TLG did us, in context. I have sold all mie bar one for above original RRP and well above buy-in. Some brave souls who are willing to stake it out will make good money buying cheap amid the panic and holding as there will always be people that want the 1st iteration.

For all the Trains and Gingerbread Houses I accumulated last year, I can't for the life of me remember what I bought.