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.

This is the only bird bubble I wanna hear about

Me: "I have 6. 1 to build, 1 to display and 4 just in case."

Little Kid: "Why?"

40 minutes ago, plastic passion said:

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

 

Do us a favor and don't tell anyone how easy this is.

The hard part is actually photographing, listing, negotiating, getting packing material, doing the packing, shipping cost, going to the post office, (or not), hoping they arrive, dealing with returns, insurance claims, paying ebay fees, paying paypal fees, paying taxes, etc.

Other than that,,,,,,,yes this is easy

3 minutes ago, mudcatsfan said:

 

Do us a favor and don't tell anyone how easy this is.

The hard part is actually photographing, listing, negotiating, getting packing material, doing the packing, shipping cost, going to the post office, (or not), hoping they arrive, dealing with returns, insurance claims, paying ebay fees, paying paypal fees, paying taxes, etc.

Other than that,,,,,,,yes this is easy

...and yahoos dropping prices

12 minutes ago, mudcatsfan said:

 

Do us a favor and don't tell anyone how easy this is.

The hard part is actually photographing, listing, negotiating, getting packing material, doing the packing, shipping cost, going to the post office, (or not), hoping they arrive, dealing with returns, insurance claims, paying ebay fees, paying paypal fees, paying taxes, etc.

Other than that,,,,,,,yes this is easy

I have decided that part of my strategy going forwards is to do what emazers says (but not completely)  and the opposite of what plastic _passion says (but not completely).

 

I think I am at 6 of this set. It is a lovely set though (and his book with more bird designs is great).

 

 

Some TRU stores still got birds set in stock...YMMV

I was an early believer in this set, look at early posts in this thread.  I hit my quota of 50 sets late last year.  My average buy-in is $34.  I used every trick and bought 2-4 sets at TRU each week, stacking $5 off $25 and 10% off deals.  I'll start unloading these now, a few sales at $75 and see where it goes from here.  Easy set to pack and ship, for once.  Cheap shipping, too, compared to modulars and UCS sets.  

Edited June 8, 20169 yr by diablo2112

My B&N still had 4 on the shelf. They stil have a bunch of other discontinued sets (A bunch of TMNT, 9450 epic dragon etc.)

4 hours ago, plastic passion said:

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

If you haven't sold anything yet then you really don't have any idea how hard or easy this is. Buying is by far the easiest part. 

I'm just watching the ride on this one. I hope it's good for you guys but I just never saw a huge appeal.

I like the set and think it will show modest gains. That said I was not buying with both hands, even after retirement. I just have 6 and will probably build one. Would love to see $100.... but that might take awhile. 

I'm just watching the ride on this one. I hope it's good for you guys but I just never saw a huge appeal.

Tweety, Donald Duck, Woody Woodpecker, thinks about it!

37 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said:

I'm just watching the ride on this one. I hope it's good for you guys but I just never saw a huge appeal.

I pulled the trigger because the set makes a great gift and has some crossover appeal.

Snatched up the last 3 sets of 21301 birds that i can get my grubby paws on.  I did have to pay $46 a set with my 10%..BUT After seeing sales this week. I have little doubt that we will see $100 or more by Christmas. On eBay there are only 3 sets available @ $65.. With the average asking price being $85. Feel free to look for yourself because it is hard to believe how well this set is doing so quickly. 

 

Available at Barnes and Noble.com and Walmart.com (again or still)...

B&N TOOS online per their site. Probably would have grabbed a few with the 10% off but not sure on WM, b/c w/my tax that's about $48/$49....now $30 previously, that was worth it...but for $50 let's say, well the set will cost $10 to ship and then another $7/$8 for fees, so to make some money it would need to be upwards of $100 to make that worthwhile...but then again who knows...WM still available...anyone grabbing at retail?

$74.99 at Walmart.com... OOS at B&N..I called to confirm... warehouse says zero.. 

7 minutes ago, Martae54 said:

$74.99 at Walmart.com... OOS at B&N..I called to confirm... warehouse says zero.. 

Well guess those who wanted retail are out of luck. I think I'm ok with the 4 - 5 or so I have...hopefully this is a sign of good things to come for this set. Do I hear $100?

46 minutes ago, Martae54 said:

$74.99 at Walmart.com... OOS at B&N..I called to confirm... warehouse says zero.. 

As of now, walmart.com has 4 left at $44.95.

9 minutes ago, pat_teeth_hurt said:

As of now, walmart.com has 4 left at $44.95.

Can you drop the link.. I show $74.99 http://www.walmart.com/search/?query=lego ideas&typeahead=lego ideas&cat_id=0

Someone else must have bought it in the time between when I posted and you checked.  It's not there anymore.

Dropped back to $45. Check again

Still shows $74.99 on my search

Mine says $44.95, but only 1 left. 

No link?