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.

and back again - no end in sight

and back again - no end in sight

Only four left (it says)...

Poof.... AGAIN.... I don't get it .. They selling 10 at a time these days? 

5 minutes ago, Martae54 said:

Poof.... AGAIN.... I don't get it .. They selling 10 at a time these days? 

Standard MO for already retired sets.  

7 minutes ago, Martae54 said:

Poof.... AGAIN.... I don't get it .. They selling 10 at a time these days? 

I still see 4 left.

2 minutes ago, Darth_Raichu said:

Standard MO for already retired sets.  

I mean I sorta get it.. But going in and out of stock 3-5 times a day is a bit mind boggling.

data collection for walmart ban

Showing two available now.

gone

Sad part is, I'm a collector, not an investor - so does me no good. But interesting to watch.

FYI, one of my orders got cancelled

I got 5 yesterday, lets see if it actually ships, I am expecting no.

6 minutes ago, waddamon said:

I got 5 yesterday, lets see if it actually ships, I am expecting no.

I've had some of mine canceled a few days ago, but it was done within a few minutes of my order so I'd guess that if it's been a day, you're good.

Also, all the boxes I got were not in the greatest condition but were "acceptable".  Seals were 21S5, I think.

And, by the way, it is back in stock again without any notes on how many are left.

they must have found the trailers full in the back of other trailers.

still there. looks like the horde is out on vacation....

Edited June 21, 20169 yr by jerryherb

still there. looks like the horde is out on vacation....

Ah, a natural retirement like the old days. Very refreshing that the horde demand doesn't trigger Lego to make more.

Thanks for the heads up. I grabbed a couple more.

Does anyone know the deal with all the Japanese Sellers on Amazon? It looks like the majority of supply currently on amazon is from Japan. (Please let me know if this is already discussed else where).

Available again @ $44.95 each (max 5): http://www.walmart.com/ip/42104288

In for two more. 

Thanks for the heads up. I grabbed a couple more.

Does anyone know the deal with all the Japanese Sellers on Amazon? It looks like the majority of supply currently on amazon is from Japan. (Please let me know if this is already discussed else where).

Are you talking about this set specifically because I have not observed this...

Does anybody think this is a strategy on Walmart's part?

Cap the website inventory quantity at a certain amount to give the illusion that an item is "low stock." The horde jumps at this "opportunity" and the next time the inventory update cycle runs again the quantity is updated but only up to the "cap".

Rinse and repeat until inventory levels are at a comfortable level.

Practically every shopping cart system has this type of functionality so why wouldn't Walmart do the same?

Just saying...

5 minutes ago, ichiroll said:

Are you talking about this set specifically because I have not observed this...

Yeah if you look at page 3+ it's all sellers from Japan at around 85$/90

15 minutes ago, ichiroll said:

Does anybody think this is a strategy on Walmart's part?

Cap the website inventory quantity at a certain amount to give the illusion that an item is "low stock." The horde jumps at this "opportunity" and the next time the inventory update cycle runs again the quantity is updated but only up to the "cap".

Rinse and repeat until inventory levels are at a comfortable level.

Practically every shopping cart system has this type of functionality so why wouldn't Walmart do the same?

Just saying...

That would seem like a very smart way to do things however it's completely unnecessary in this situation since the set is retired and sold out everywhere else. The horde would decend no matter what.

That would seem like a very smart way to do things however it's completely unnecessary in this situation since the set is retired and sold out everywhere else. The horde would decend no matter what.

Yea true.

Still feel this method would speed the clear out process.

There must be a large volume in storage at WM as it has been constantly available for 5+ hours today (vs the sporadic availability over the last week or so).