dax

i think the star wars 7500* sets are in smaller boxes this year but i agree best thing for the planet is to sit very quietly in a cupboard for 50 years although you could always try working in conservation and make a positive rather than nothing/neutral contribution

2 thoughts - just because something is cheap does not always make it a good investment also in investing do not forget your 'gut feeling' = that speedboat set to me just does not seem to be destined to be collectable or special in any way - pretty dull don't you think? (possibly why it is being discontinued) i don't think there are any stand out friends sets maybe the riding school - they are very bitty , with not obvious long term staying power , IMO. although i do like the ones with azure and lavender pieces like the laboratory and design studio. (maybe the stage too.) I think what comes to mind first is a good indicator of staying power .. all about desirability whether right now or 5 years after a set has been retired. what's desirable now? - go to TRU and watch the kids ... and anything that's reduced 50% on sale is probably a safe bet though .. good luck.