If this set goes away in July/August, it will be at or above $340 shipped by Christmas 2015. Easily double (after fees) by Christmas 2016.

Edited July 8, 201510 yr by Follows Closely

4 left at Lego S&H Europe according to brickset (this is easy to test by some risk-taker as limit is 5

Update from Downtown Disney California- no Red 5's in stock. Just happened to be there with the kids to do the whale build and thought I'd check.

4 left at Lego S&H Europe according to brickset (this is easy to test by some risk-taker as limit is 5

got a quick restock to 100 units..currently at 91

And back available at UK Argos £97 

I was lucky enough to pickup another 4 at £97.99 in my area, seems like they've pretty much gone oos everywhere in the UK now. I also snagged a few AT-AT'S and Star Destroyers for cheap. Was a good morning

Damn...I didn't even know the 10240 was still available at Argos. About an year ago most of the nice Lego sets worth having disappeared from Argos in general and I was left under the impression this thing is not coming back in the Argos stores anymore. Hmm..lesson learned! 

I was lucky enough to pickup another 4 at £97.99 in my area, seems like they've pretty much gone oos everywhere in the UK now. I also snagged a few AT-AT'S and Star Destroyers for cheap. Was a good morning

It was, it was

The big retailers, especially Argos/Asda do this kinda thing a lot. They will just find in a random warehouse's boxes of old/retired Lego sets, distribute them randomly across the UK, then set another random price. Happens atleast a couple of times a year.

Can anyone explain that the 21R5 / 23R5 seal codes are?

week (21)  and year 201(5) the item was packaged.

Ok, great. Thanks.

As for LEGO Shop at Home Europe stock: stock refill / shipping is listed for July 20th

Just picked up 3 red fives at my local Argos. 2 were a bit battered I.e hole in front of box and other side torn. I rejected 2 out of 3. Kept one, but creased but ok. For 40% off its not a bad deal but only sticking mint boxes for resell I couldn't plunge another 200 quid for damaged boxes. Was I crazy?

 

 

Just picked up 3 red fives at my local Argos. 2 were a bit battered I.e hole in front of box and other side torn. I rejected 2 out of 3. Kept one, but creased but ok. For 40% off its not a bad deal but only sticking mint boxes for resell I couldn't plunge another 200 quid for damaged boxes. Was I crazy?

 

 

If you think you can buy a damaged box one for less than £98 in the future, then no.

If you think you can buy a damaged box one for less than £98 in the future, then no.

maybe, maybe not. I've been looking at r2 d2 sets being sold on eBay and the not so minty boxes don't do particularly well and I can't be bothered with hassle post sale either. 

maybe, maybe not. I've been looking at r2 d2 sets being sold on eBay and the not so minty boxes don't do particularly well and I can't be bothered with hassle post sale either. 

Go back and collect them.

Just picked up 3 red fives at my local Argos. 2 were a bit battered I.e hole in front of box and other side torn. I rejected 2 out of 3. Kept one, but creased but ok. For 40% off its not a bad deal but only sticking mint boxes for resell I couldn't plunge another 200 quid for damaged boxes. Was I crazy?

 

 

what was your local argos?

Just picked up 3 red fives at my local Argos. 2 were a bit battered I.e hole in front of box and other side torn. I rejected 2 out of 3. Kept one, but creased but ok. For 40% off its not a bad deal but only sticking mint boxes for resell I couldn't plunge another 200 quid for damaged boxes. Was I crazy?

 

 

Personally for that price I would have got both of them, and maybe asked for a small discount if possible. Actually I would have paid a bit more if I had the opportunity to buy them in my local store. If you believe that the set will do well,  trying too hard to acquire a set as cheap as possible makes little difference in future gains but in your case prevented you from acquiring the sets.

what was your local argos?

John o groats

John o groats

a store in London. It's too late for me to go back now. 

a store in London. It's too late for me to go back now. 

Ahh shame man, I personally would have taken them, even with box damage.

Argos are terrible for damaging boxes. Luckily the 4 I picked up the other day were excellent. You must have just been unlucky

Ahh shame man, I personally would have taken them, even with box damage.

Argos are terrible for damaging boxes. Luckily the 4 I picked up the other day were excellent. You must have just been unlucky

Actually I think you have been very lucky with your order to get all 4 in excellent condition from Argos!

Was dreading it and knew the risk. I only sell what I would personally buy, so damaged boxes  were not an option. I have a few bought from LEGO Shop at Home in mint condition bought with various promos, so paid a small premium for these vs the 98 quid, but I feel better for it. 

I'd state "No Box" in the listing as buyers love to complain about the tiniest ding in a box. There are a few sellers on eBay selling without boxes for this very reason. However, expect at least a 25% drop in value for one without a box. This is why buyers collect expensive sets from me so that I don't risk loss or postal damage. I'm out of the game once I offload my last stash before Xmas, just too much hassle for little reward.

I'd state "No Box" in the listing as buyers love to complain about the tiniest ding in a box. There are a few sellers on eBay selling without boxes for this very reason. However, expect at least a 25% drop in value for one without a box. This is why buyers collect expensive sets from me so that I don't risk loss or postal damage. I'm out of the game once I offload my last stash before Xmas, just too much hassle for little reward.

exactly. I don't want the hassle. Tried to pm you about a few sets I wanted to buy. Can collect.