I haven't seen much discussion of the new IDEAS Birds set (Jan, '15) yet...obvioulsy we don't have "hands-on" time, but I'd like to know what people think. I mean, it's smart of LEGO to try to corner the ornithologist/AFOL demographic (who wouldn't?!?), but curious to hear the community's thoughts for short and long term investment.

 

Personally, I'll buy it because it's IDEAS and I enjoy that line...I'm less certain of hoarding it for investment though.

Where can this set be bought in Europe? Besides eBay and Amazon?

It´s been retired since Nov 2015 and was not widely available outside SAH. Some UK and German shops stocked it but,like EEE, it is hard to find and that is reflected in its current value.

1 hour ago, miguelze said:

Where can this set be bought in Europe? Besides eBay and Amazon?

Brick link

Brick link

Well, besides Bricklink.

I guess that any other store/company already sold all of them so now it's only available in the secondary market. I got one for my personal collection off eBay at 70€, but would love to grab two or three at MSRP which I guess is impossible by now...

Now retired at Lego SAH US!  Still available on Amazon at retail, but not sure where else.  Will check back in a couple years.  Good luck all on this one.

On sale at Amazon right now for 14% off...

Just purchased a set on Amazon for $31.76. Used my Citibank Rewards points for ~$10 off! I already have an opened set, so this will be my NISB one.

On sale @ Amazon (again) for $38.35 (15% off/save $6.64)

http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Ideas-21301-Birds-Model/dp/B00PE12ZJO

 

I wonder how many more they have left.  I got another two today with 35S5 seals still, which match up with what I was getting a month ago.

$37.89 (16% off ) Amazon

It seems finally went oos on Amazon.com

Hallelujah
I really don't know what happen to all the investors on this one. 
For $38, everyone should have at lease 5+
Lets see how high this one will soar.
 

Yes, finally OOS on Amazon!  Lowest 3rd party price is ~$70!  Awesome.  Several eBay BIN sales this week in the $60-$70 range as well, more good news.   I'm hoping for $100 on this set within 12-18 months...

Edited June 8, 20169 yr by diablo2112

Yes, finally OOS on Amazon!  Lowest 3rd party price is ~$70!  Awesome.  Several eBay BIN sales this week in the $60-$70 range as well, more good news.   I'm hoping for $100 on this set within 12-18 months...

Just in time! 2 more arriving today from Amazon. I accumulated more of these than first expected.

35 minutes ago, exciter1 said:

Just in time! 2 more arriving today from Amazon . I accumulated more of these than first expected.

 

Same here. I was planning to get only 2, ended up getting closer to 6!

In for 8 ... Only 90 left on the Bay... All priced over $60.. This is gonna be a fun ride! 

 

Same here. I was planning to get only 2, ended up getting closer to 6!

Dozen? ;-)

6 minutes ago, BrickLegacy said:

Dozen? ;-)

On 6/5/2016 at 4:06 PM, cissi said:

It seems finally went oos on Amazon.com

Just 3 days after, Lowest price on Amazon is $69.   
Not too shabby for a $38 set.

28 minutes ago, Miami Bomb Squad said:

Just 3 days after, Lowest price on Amazon is $69.   
Not too shabby for a $38 set.

 

 

VERY early for me to be claiming victory on this but since i have 18 of them purchased for an average of $33.51 (actually even lower due to the insane prices i got on free JP poly bags with many of them, plus 20% coupon, plus GC discounts)  

 

But..................

 

 

 

Edited June 8, 20169 yr by mudcatsfan

I second guessed myself a couple times on this set.  The birds market is huge so I thought this could be a sleeper even though it was an IDEAS set. Then it retired in Europe and showed impressive gains along with plenty of chatter on theses forums.  I figured at that point the horde would sniff this out and the US market would be saturated.  Then the Target and Amazon fire sales happened and I figured there was no way it had a shot, especially since it was already marked Retired.  

My average buy-in is $37 so not looking too bad right now.   This should be an easy one to pack and ship.  Love the sturdy box.  Most of mine are mint, even when Target shipped a couple in a refrigerator sized box.

Maybe we should move this to the Bubble thread.

45 minutes ago, Miami Bomb Squad said:

Maybe we should move this to the Bubble thread.

Nah, it is easier to invite certain member to this thread so he can bring the bubble talk here

As a new buyer/investor, after hoarding the tumbler, birds were my next stop!     Is it really this easy?   lol....   - I am sure I have plenty of stinkers too.   happy miercoles people!   ec

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJnbmUnNNYo

Edited June 8, 20169 yr by plastic passion
fix video