4 hours ago, TabbyBoy said:

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.

I agree. My only concern is whether Amazon keep track of the % of return rate or requests for refunds. I must be about 33% return/refund rate at the moment (flags raised?). Before Christmas I was well under 10% (valued customer). 

23 minutes ago, Captain_chaos said:

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

Even if there was, only a small fraction of Asda branches stock larger sets. All the branches in Berkshire that I know of only stock <£50 RRP sets and there's rarely any offers.

Keep an eye on George online as you may see them being returned to HQ and offloaded cheap to get rid.

I remember when Tesco had them for £30 and I spent a week driving all over the South to clean them out. Yes, it was me!

2 minutes ago, Villager Chris said:

I agree. My only concern is whether Amazon keep track of the % of return rate or requests for refunds. I must be about 33% return/refund rate at the moment (flags raised?). Before Christmas I was well under 10% (valued customer). 

I don't think anybody keeps track which is why the problem is getting worse. LEGO's been dire for me the last couple of months. If I can get a 600x400x100mm box for 60p, I'm sure that high-volume retailers can get them for 1/4 of that or less. Internal packaging is free as there's millions of unread newpapers and magazines going to incinerators and landfill.

The other problem is that boxes are often damaged before the P&P stage (eg. SaH) which tells me that a lot of people just don't care anymore.

Please let's all keep complaining as much as we can. Remember to place a poor review on Trustpilot too for poor packaging. I use this as retailers can't approve, amend or remove these reviews.

2 hours ago, TabbyBoy said:

Even if there was, only a small fraction of Asda branches stock larger sets. All the branches in Berkshire that I know of only stock <£50 RRP sets and there's rarely any offers.

Keep an eye on George online as you may see them being returned to HQ and offloaded cheap to get rid.

I remember when Tesco had them for £30 and I spent a week driving all over the South to clean them out. Yes, it was me!

Argh, I'd love one just for personal use.

ecto pimp mobile still available at Lego sah for anyone who wants to slum it.

Personally think MIA is a better bet.

Edited January 8, 20187 yr by grabbitfast

1 hour ago, Max Profit said:

Updated Deals > 20% @ Amazon.co.uk (1 Deals @ Jan 9 3:53 PM) Last 48hrs

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LEGO City Fire 60109: Fire Boat Mixed £46.36 [23% off] Dropped 3% on Jan 9 3:51 PM

 

 

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Sale approaching,will confirm on start, nothing extraordinary.

2 hours ago, grabbitfast said:

Sale approaching,will confirm on start, nothing extraordinary.

According to shop assistant anytime soon, UK Sale, a few sets worth getting if info is correct, normally would wait  for sale to start before posting but prices are going in right direction.

On 1/6/2018 at 12:28 PM, 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. 

 

Just ordered another 41179 from Amazon (direct) at full RRP. If this one is also battered, then I'm not going to touch any more retired sets from Amazon. Delivery expected 19th to 23rd January. 

45 minutes ago, Villager Chris said:

Just ordered another 41179 from Amazon (direct) at full RRP. If this one is also battered, then I'm not going to touch any more retired sets from Amazon. Delivery expected 19th to 23rd January. 

Won't it possibly be the same returned item (assuming you returned the last) ? 

 

I did see a minecraft fortress earlier at 30% off on Amazon but after seeing yours decided against it

41 minutes ago, steven_cambridge said:

Won't it possibly be the same returned item (assuming you returned the last) ? 

 

I kept the last one and accepted a 20% part-refund. It was the Fortress that I returned. But you're possible right, some sets are passed from pillar to post judging by their condition. 

12 minutes ago, Fenix_2k1 said:

I did see a minecraft fortress earlier at 30% off on Amazon but after seeing yours decided against it

I'd happily take a chance but I've returned or received a part-refund so many items recently I might be flagged.  I'd say go for it if you haven't returned much. 

On a positive note, I received The Wither today from Amazon in perfect condition (even with seal 50S6). I guess it's really down to luck. 

Nice to see a local member @steven_cambridge Given you a Like for being local and tolerating not having a decent toy store! 

Edited January 10, 20187 yr by Villager Chris

1 hour ago, Villager Chris said:

I'd happily take a chance but I've returned or received a part-refund so many items recently I might be flagged.  I'd say go for it if you haven't returned much. 

On a positive note, I received The Wither today from Amazon in perfect condition (even with seal 50S6). I guess it's really down to luck. 

How much has the Wither been when it's been available on Amazon?

So far this week i've manage to score some 41179 (coming friday), Ice Spikes (both great condition), Jungle Temples (one ok, one smashed) and a Witch Hunt (coming next week).

But so far i've haven't come across any Withers.

With all this interest in Minecraft I'm surprised that 21102 The Forest is still struggling to sell for even 2/3 of RRP. Is this the only CUSSOO set that has worse performance than the Exo Suit?

Edited January 10, 20187 yr by TabbyBoy

1 hour ago, Villager Chris said:

Nice to see a local member @steven_cambridge Given you a Like for being local and tolerating not having a decent toy store! 

I'm also Cambridgeshire. Online shopping is my only option really!

52 minutes ago, John82 said:

How much has the Wither been when it's been available on Amazon?

So far this week i've manage to score some 41179 (coming friday), Ice Spikes (both great condition), Jungle Temples (one ok, one smashed) and a Witch Hunt (coming next week).

But so far i've haven't come across any Withers.

Wither is £29, but sells out almost straight away. I am tempted to cancel the 41179. Looks like about £10 to £20 profit. Not sure how much it will rise as the year progresses. 

48 minutes ago, TabbyBoy said:

With all this interest in Minecraft I'm surprised that 21102 The Forest is still struggling to sell for even 2/3 of RRP. Is this the only CUSSOO set that has worse performance than the Exo Suit?

I don't get MInecraft either. Some sets doing very well, but others stuck at RRP. I think it is Youtubers re-enacting their online worlds or hardcore collectors. Sales on ebay don't appear to be great but prices remain high. 

The sets are not over-produced. Iron Golem 21123 is not retired but is continually selling out on Amazon at RRP.  Amazon drip feeding their stock levels perhaps, who knows. 

Edited January 10, 20187 yr by Villager Chris

1 hour ago, Villager Chris said:

Wither is £29, but sells out almost straight away. I am tempted to cancel the 41179. Looks like about £10 to £20 profit. Not sure how much it will rise as the year progresses. 

Elves are Xmas keepers. Store and forget till November.

4 minutes ago, Val-E said:

Elves are Xmas keepers. Store and forget till November.

This just finished: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEGO-Elves-41179-Rettung-der-Drachenkönigin-Neu/292399506307?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

Maybe too much hype with those dragons?

8 minutes ago, Villager Chris said:

This just finished: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEGO-Elves-41179-Rettung-der-Drachenkönigin-Neu/292399506307?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

Maybe too much hype with those dragons?

You have to be more patient.DS didn´t get to where it is overnight. Until stock dries up, it will be at around RRP as Xmas has passed.

Actually, sets that shoot up soon after retirement are more cause for concern as they just have higher to fall from....

Edited January 10, 20187 yr by Val-E

3 hours ago, Max Profit said:

To See the FULL Updated List of Amazon UK Deals, Please Click Here!!

HAVE over the last few weeks purchased some Amazon deals.

Am reading what all of you say to one another, very interesting.

There don't seem to be/ are not very many women in this lego purchase / sell world or so it seems to me.

I am in Ireland - female

Would really appreciate words of advice from all you experiences lego people.

Thank s.
 

8 hours ago, Jane Lyons said:

HAVE over the last few weeks purchased some Amazon deals.

Am reading what all of you say to one another, very interesting.

There don't seem to be/ are not very many women in this lego purchase / sell world or so it seems to me.

I am in Ireland - female

Would really appreciate words of advice from all you experiences lego people.

Thank s.
 

Hi welcome, Belfast guy here, best deals are Tesco instore at the moment, but get yourself a self scanner as the price on the shelf is not always correct.

Look out for 60141 City Police Station,75187 Star Wars BB-8 and older Ninjago sets.

Edited January 11, 20187 yr by grabbitfast

1 hour ago, grabbitfast said:

Hi welcome, Belfast guy here, best deals are Tesco instore at the moment, but get yourself a self scanner as the price on the shelf is not always correct.

Look out for 60141 City Police Station,75187 Star Wars BB-8 and older Ninjago sets.

Also Belfast, hard to find the biggest sets though. I've seen Police Stations once in Knocknagoney, BB-8's the only big set in Newtownbreda but shelves were virtually empty of any sets at the weekend.

8 minutes ago, guiriman said:

Also Belfast, hard to find the biggest sets though. I've seen Police Stations once in Knocknagoney, BB-8's the only big set in Newtownbreda but shelves were virtually empty of any sets at the weekend.

Will post any local deals here now as well, did not think there were any other locals on here.Small world.