I'm very much convinced of that, because if many did, then thousands of DS's wouldn't dissappear in a day, but there would be a lonnngg slow phase out as people bought a few here and there.  But, so many need "one more fix", and hence you have to know when to say when, otherwise, lego is going to be like "well, we didnt' expect to sell out of stock that quickly, maybe we should do one more run because there is demand." 

This is why i'm also hesitant going further with many other exclusives.  The same is happening with the Red5, and i'm sure we might see it happen with some other sets too.

That's not entirely fair.  Panic buying at the (perceived) end of life IS a strategy.

Buying at end of life is more a psychological edge than anything else.  Buyers get the shot of adrenaline from "I got one more!" and seldom have to deal with the remorse that may follow.  A lot of these same buyers were clamoring for one more chance to purchase a HE, AA, SSD, TH, or HH last year or earlier this year and each person who got one or more is very happy with his/her respective purchases and received the adrenaline boost to go with it.

Slow and steady is the best way to purchase (not in ROI terms) but, as we have repeatedly discussed, not everyone can keep $4,000 in one SKU sitting in their house for 2 years waiting for EOL.  Scrambling at or near the end of the set's lifetime is really the only strategy for a number of our members, and if the scramblers miss out, that is their decision.

 

Between this and the EU sold out fiasco , I have learned that many folks don't have a clear investment strategy . 

Agreed.

My point was : when someone invest in a "sold out" set they should keep in mind that it is not officially retired and the possibility of a restock or lack of will always exist ( SSD anyone ?).

the fact that lego is making more shouldn't be a case for someone to regret such a big investment that they just made unless there is a massive and sustainable restock . PS had the same statement and we are yet to see any evidence of a big release. 

Patience my friends . 

Edited July 22, 201510 yr by Bold-Arrow

I see it as an opportunity to buy more. Glass half full, my friends!

I see it as an opportunity to buy more. Glass half full, my friends!

and to pay for those more through margins one some of your stock you can flip now

and to pay for those more through margins one some of your stock you can flip now

Are you pulling another R2 on us Trek? ;-P

Where is it available?

Stupid newbie question... I don't see the statement when I go to lego website. Is it not US site or was it up only briefly?

Flipping 40 death stars to make 400 bucks so you can buy 41 death stars?  Ok. 

Where is it available?

Stupid newbie question... I don't see the statement when I go to lego website. Is it not US site or was it up only briefly?

US it's still there.

Says sold out to me

Says sold out to me

http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Death-Star-10188

BP won't let me post pic...

Edited July 22, 201510 yr by dcdfan

My web page says sold out. Weird. 

Says sold out to me

It's Sold Out until you click thru to the actual page (as seen above)

Says sold out to me

It's Sold Out until you click thru to the actual page (as seen above)

Sold Out but underneath "We are currently making more, so please check back soon for availability."

Sold Out but underneath "We are currently making more, so please check back soon for availability."

We will see if we can take this message lightly

Edited July 22, 201510 yr by tacsniper

Says sold out to me

It's Sold Out until you click thru to the actual page (as seen above)

Says sold out to me

It's Sold Out until you click thru to the actual page (as seen above)

My point was : when someone invest in a "sold out" set they should keep in mind that it is not officially retired and the possibility of a restock or lack of will always exist ( SSD anyone ?).

the fact that lego is making more shouldn't be a case for someone to regret such a big investment that they just made unless there is a massive and sustainable restock . PS had the same statement and we are yet to see any evidence of a big release. 

Patience my friends . 

Ok. Walk me through this slowly again .

Sold out does not equal retired?

Interesting theory since the "sold-out" status has been used interchangeably with being retired even on popular web sites and YouTube channels.

Still just sold out. Does computer vs iPad make difference?  I've clicked through everything on screen and phrase not there. Obviously not doubting, just curious. 

Ok. Walk me through this slowly again .

Sold out does not equal retired?

Interesting theory since the "sold-out" status has been used interchangeably with being retired even on popular web sites and YouTube channels.

sold out doesn't mean officially retired . Otherwise it would have just said retired . Pretty straight fwd to me .

in most cases sold out is a prelude to retired so folks like to just go with that and crack open the champagne 

Still just sold out. Does computer vs iPad make difference?  I've clicked through everything on screen and phrase not there. Obviously not doubting, just curious. 

I clicked on that link on my macbook