16 hours ago, Villager Chris said:

I've been ordering quite a few retired sets on Amazon since the New Year, the ones that appear and s'ell out' quickly. The box condition has been very hit and miss, even with perfect packing boxes.

For example I ordered 2 x 21127, one crushed (sent back) and the other creased (keeping). Really annoying as there was good money on the table with these two. 

I wonder where the stock has been before it ended up with Amazon. Normally they are one of the best when delivered. 

Another Amazon retired set arrived today (41179 Elves Queen's Dragon Rescue) and another damaged box. I got some money back, but a pristine box would have been worth more than my £13 part-refund. This is becoming a common issue with Amazon's old stock. 

 

Edited January 6, 20187 yr by Villager Chris

Another Amazon retired set arrived today (41179 Elves Queen's Dragon Rescue) and another damaged box. I got some money back, but a pristine box would have been worth more than my £13 part-refund. This is becoming a common issue with Amazon's old stock. 
 

What was the buy in?

39 minutes ago, Villager Chris said:

Another Amazon retired set arrived today (41179 Elves Queen's Dragon Rescue) and another damaged box. I got some money back, but a pristine box would have been worth more than my £13 part-refund. This is becoming a common issue with Amazon's old stock. 

 

Mine is coming today, fingers crossed! 

Condition is less important as I have a little girl who will go wide eyed fo this set!

How did you get the discount, if you don’t mind me asking?

51 minutes ago, Villager Chris said:

Another Amazon retired set arrived today (41179 Elves Queen's Dragon Rescue) and another damaged box. I got some money back, but a pristine box would have been worth more than my £13 part-refund. This is becoming a common issue with Amazon's old stock. 

You really think that will only sell for > £13 less than it would with a pristine box? In my experience it doesn't matter that much; that damage is not severe enough.

7 minutes ago, Captain_chaos said:

You really think that will only sell for > £13 less than it would with a pristine box? In my experience it doesn't matter that much; that damage is not severe enough.

I do. The better the performer, the more people will pay for a pristine box. 

37 minutes ago, Cheese said:

What was the buy in?

£65, so I got it for £52. 

You really think that will only sell for > £13 less than it would with a pristine box? In my experience it doesn't matter that much; that damage is not severe enough.

My thoughts exactly. If you got it below RRP, you’re laughing and the £13 is a bonus. As long as you’re clear in you listing you’re not going to get far off what a mint one will go for

20 minutes ago, Kakita said:

Mine is coming today, fingers crossed! 

Condition is less important as I have a little girl who will go wide eyed fo this set!

How did you get the discount, if you don’t mind me asking?

Contacted Amazon and complained. 

I had a QDR turn up from Alza in very disappointing condition. it was packed ridiculously well, they just obviously sent out a poor box. Even has tape in 2 places on the front. Luckily the other one the sent and three water dragons were mint.

Minecraft Fortresses (21127) for £69.99. Should I?

Absolutely! 

Just now, Villager Chris said:

Absolutely! 

The eBay prices make it look like I should, but none have actually sold at those prices, which is why I hesitated.

4 minutes ago, Captain_chaos said:

Minecraft Fortresses (21127) for £69.99. Should I?

Where ?

Just now, grabbitfast said:

Where ?

A local shop, not online.

3 minutes ago, Captain_chaos said:

A local shop, not online.

Fair enough,I did pick up a few a month back from FPI.

3 hours ago, Villager Chris said:

Contacted Amazon and complained. 

Was it directly from Amazon or a third-party seller?

My Minecraft sets all came damaged today (Ice Spikes and The Jungle), however the buy in was good enough that i wasn't that bothered.

Got my delivery of 2 x Ninjago Samurai X Cave Chaos 70596 from the Lego SAH sale, perfect condition.

2 hours ago, John82 said:

Was it directly from Amazon or a third-party seller?

My Minecraft sets all came damaged today (Ice Spikes and The Jungle), however the buy in was good enough that i wasn't that bothered.

Amazon (as the seller). I've also got 2 x Ice Spikes coming from Amazon so I hope they are ok. 

2 hours ago, richiej1979 said:

Got my delivery of 2 x Ninjago Samurai X Cave Chaos 70596 from the Lego SAH sale, perfect condition.

Hope mine come the same.

Been offered a brand new Destiny's Bounty for £75, think it's worth a punt at that price? 

Been offered a brand new Destiny's Bounty for £75, think it's worth a punt at that price? 

Too early for investing purposes. Will be around till end of year and you may be able to get it cheaper on 3 for 2 and in store promos.

Yup fair point. Thanks for the tip. Looks like a nice ship.

The more we complain about box condition, the more likely it is that retailers will get their acts together. I complain about every dinged box I get. I have to complain because my customers demand perfection!

I'd just like to say that LEGO can also bin liners! My last Caterham 7 arrived in a grey bag, but was in a bubble-bag also and not damaged. I'm hoping that they've just run out of smaller boxes and this is temporary. I thought it was one of my John Lewis ones at first until I saw the LEGO packing slip.

How do Lego tend to respond to damaged boxes? One of my Yellow Subs has a small hole (maybe 5mm) in the front. Worth saying anything? Will I get some VIP points or similar as a sign of goodwill?

Their sets in general are poorly packed but most of the time the sets arrive in perfect condition surprisingly. 

75105 MF £45 instore asda

YMMV

2 hours ago, roxio said:

75105 MF £45 instore asda

YMMV

Unfortunately no Asda where I live, or I'd be all over those like a rash.