This set has retired and available in different times at good discount. I still see some in the wild at rrp.

With the upcoming 42055 Bucket Wheel Excavator, I'm thinking this could be an accompanying sets and could see some price rise. Of course there are still the current available range like 42035 which I think should do well regardless.

In the mean time, still seeing 42023 perhaps indicate that this is a dud.

Any thoughts are appreciated.

3 hours ago, mattjay said:

This set has retired and available in different times at good discount. I still see some in the wild at rrp.

 still seeing 42023 perhaps indicate that this is a dud.

Any thoughts are appreciated.

You got it.

It's basically 3 technic mini builds. That's going to hold it back.  Small technic sets are usually $20 and often on sale. If someone is going to drop a $100 or more on technic a large intricate set is going to win over several small builds. 

Exactly . no AFOL appeal and not many kids are going to be feeling it is essential for their collection as there are many CITY sets that do the same.