Any idea when the Death Star will be discontinued? It's been around about 4 years...way past normal set lifespans in stores. Thoughts?

I been checking ebay on what some people are asking for the Death Star, One guy has it for $1200, I emailed both and the one guy just replied. Read the whole thing below. Ed

Dear Emazer

Thanks and yes we know that these are not yet sold out.

- playwellusa

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Subject: Other: emazer sent a message about LEGO 10188 Star Wars Death Star New/Sealed Free US Shipping #121088491659

Sent Date: Jun-25-13 20:41:13 PDT

Dear playwellusa,

Have you checked completed auctions on the Lego Death Star you are asking $800 for, you no these are still being made and everybody has then for $400 free shipping and no tax. When this set retires it will take about 2 years before it will be worth $800 hey Maybe somebody will pay $800 from you, but really have you checked what these sell for.

- emazer

LEGO 10188 Star Wars Death Star New/Sealed Free US Shipping

LEGO 10188 Star Wars Death Star New/Sealed Free US Shipping

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End time: Jun-28-13 17:14:11 PDT

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playwellusa (693)

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Ha ha. I'm surprised they didn't answer with "Please don't tell the soccer Moms".

in reality, they can list anything for how much they want it for ... theyre not stupid ... only the person thats willing to buy it at this moment!

Anybody that doesn't check completed auctions to see what that item has went for in the last 30 days, well I guess that have no idea whats going on about E-bay.

Anybody that doesn't check completed auctions to see what that item has went for in the last 30 days, well I guess that have no idea whats going on about E-bay.

 

There are a lot of those sorts of people though

People have been listing things for way over current value for all categories since ebay was created. Why worry about it?

I sold a set with a fixed price or best offer, and someone paid the fixed price before I received any offers. That's happened twice, actually. People are strange, when you're a stranger.

People are strange, when you're a stranger.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq9oR9x171w :music:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Rich

 

You have video for everything don't you?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Rich

I line my ashtray with c-notes. I'm rich, b*tch!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dynamic-Duo-Funhouse-Escape-LEGO-6857-Sealed-MISB-New-DC-Super-Heroes-Batman-/130844469002?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item1e76f0270a

You should send this guy a message and ask why he is listing a funhouse for 99 bucks when anybody can get it for 40 from toysrus ebay or lego store.

Oh wait...he sold it for 99. Never mind. I see idiots paying double retail for easy to obtain sets DAILY.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dynamic-Duo-Funhouse-Escape-LEGO-6857-Sealed-MISB-New-DC-Super-Heroes-Batman-/130844469002?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item1e76f0270a

You should send this guy a message and ask why he is listing a funhouse for 99 bucks when anybody can get it for 40 from toysrus ebay or lego store.

Oh wait...he sold it for 99. Never mind. I see idiots paying double retail for easy to obtain sets DAILY.

Got to keep in mind that one ships worldwide.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Rich

Oh lord, I remember catching wind of that one. Who in their right mind would pay anywhere near that much for any program? Jeez, and people give us grief for buying so much Lego and "taking them out of the hands of children everywhere" or something.

You have video for everything don't you?

Just about. ^_^

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dynamic-Duo-Funhouse-Escape-LEGO-6857-Sealed-MISB-New-DC-Super-Heroes-Batman-/130844469002?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item1e76f0270a

You should send this guy a message and ask why he is listing a funhouse for 99 bucks when anybody can get it for 40 from toysrus ebay or lego store.

Oh wait...he sold it for 99. Never mind. I see idiots paying double retail for easy to obtain sets DAILY.

 

The only question to ask is: "How can I sell like that on a daily basis ?" 

 

Lol the guy sold B-Wing for $250 on May 5th.  Assuming he got that the day before for $100, that was almost 100% profit after fees and shipping

amazing.... people are just dum-b.... some of them !

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Rich

Oh man, that's hilarious and sad at the same time.

I just sold 2 6869 for $120 plus $70 for shipping to Russia and Indonesia. I paid $40 at Walmart for them. I went ahead and added them to my store so I didn't forget to list them after they went EOL. $120 was the price I wanted to get out of them later but sooner is better than later right?

Since many people get free listings a month it doesn't surprise me to see listings like this. It doesn't cost him anything to keep it listed for the next 2 years as long as eBay doesn't change their policies.

yeah whenever i list on ebay im open to ship worldwide ... i get alot of international attention because of that ... its good business practice.

I been checking ebay on what some people are asking for the Death Star, One guy has it for $1200, I emailed both and the one guy just replied. Read the whole thing below. Ed

Dear Emazer

Thanks and yes we know that these are not yet sold out.

- playwellusa

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From: emazer

To: playwellusa

Subject: Other: emazer sent a message about LEGO 10188 Star Wars Death Star New/Sealed Free US Shipping #121088491659

Sent Date: Jun-25-13 20:41:13 PDT

Dear playwellusa,

Have you checked completed auctions on the Lego Death Star you are asking $800 for, you no these are still being made and everybody has then for $400 free shipping and no tax. When this set retires it will take about 2 years before it will be worth $800 hey Maybe somebody will pay $800 from you, but really have you checked what these sell for.

- emazer

LEGO 10188 Star Wars Death Star New/Sealed Free US Shipping

LEGO 10188 Star Wars Death Star New/Sealed Free US Shipping

Item Id: 121088491659

End time: Jun-28-13 17:14:11 PDT

Seller:

playwellusa (693)

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There are all sorts of insane prices on items that are still available. It's not just related to Legos.

 

I often wonder what some sellers on ebay are smoking.

 

But oh well, their stuff, they can ask whatever they want.

I feel like these people are doing something weird. I check eBay every day for the tower bridge and haunted house and its ridiculous. Sometimes I wonder if people do this to artificially inflate the price

I've read much of the discussion on the Death Star and how it refuses to go EOL. I want to pick up a set for investment only (no Intent to open). At what price would you pull the trigger? Thanks for your opinions.

Anything below $350 is a pretty good price. Amazon has had it for $358 or so for long periods of time, but below that is just about as low as you can expect. Another way you can pick it up cheap is waiting for double VIP points then using a 10% discount. Assuming you don't have withering tax, you could have a great deal.

$317.58

It rarely gets marked down since it sells out (in stores) at retail. At this point, I think one needs to be happy with a 10% discount and then try to save a few more dollars using services like ebates, amazon points, etc...

Ideally, $320 is the target price to get it at.