52 minutes ago, Lobot said:

Currently out of stock, but Amazon are advertising 4867 Hogwarts for £49.99!!!

I don't know if they've just found a pallet of them (after 6 years) but I've just ordered one out of curiosity.... it might be worth a punt!

Good spot, we'll see what happens. I've only ordered one as well. Experience has taught me that orders of multiples in these situations are far more likely to fail and be cancelled.

15 hours ago, Lobot said:

Currently out of stock, but Amazon are advertising 4867 Hogwarts for £49.99!!!

I don't know if they've just found a pallet of them (after 6 years) but I've just ordered one out of curiosity.... it might be worth a punt!

Too good to be true I’m afraid, it’s a trap. Be careful not to reserve as I fell for it about 5 years ago and was billed 3x RRP when it was returned to stock... at a VERY inflated price! Of course, it was returned immediately! Best to ignore “offers” like this. If it’s not in stock you can bet your arse that the price will rise 5x when it is.

When does Lego's own sale normally start? Hoping the Xmas sets will be included.

Lego 10253 Big Ben @ John Lewis today - £152.99. 

Not as cheap as the smyths 20%, but UCS falcon £584.99 (10% off) at John Lewis 

https://www.johnlewis.com/lego-star-wars-75192-ultimate-collector-series-millennium-falcon/p3410616

5 hours ago, Voltron86 said:

Not as cheap as the smyths 20%, but UCS falcon £584.99 (10% off) at John Lewis 

https://www.johnlewis.com/lego-star-wars-75192-ultimate-collector-series-millennium-falcon/p3410616

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Are there any opinions on how low this set is likely to go?

I would like to pick it up at some point for a personal build but I'm not in any hurry so am happy to wait for a good discount.

Edited December 25, 20186 yr by Tarka
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Just now, Tarka said:

Are there any opinions on how low this set is likely to go?

I would like to pick it up at some point for a personal build but I'm not in any hurray so am happy to wait for a good discount.

Smyths will most likely have it on sale again in the annual 20% off sale (instore only usually in September). However it seems like this set is now taking up valuable shelf space in stores, so I wouldn't be surprised if we get 30% off at some point later in the year. 

Its unlikely to go any cheaper, although Lego must surely start to reduce the big sets, maybe not directly but adding some free gifts with purchases, as sets like the technic Porsche/ Bugatti are available permanently 30/40% in other shops.

I´ve seen 30-40% here so just sit it out.

Boxing day 30% sale online at Lego, some good sets already OOS

It started 2h ago but NOT on ,official' sale list.. just in cart some Elves good deals, I spent over 3k £

5 hours ago, pawel_przybyla said:

It started 2h ago but NOT on ,official' sale list.. just in cart some Elves good deals, I spent over 3k £

 

What did you buy?!

Just had a scroll through and can't see anything that looks great. Disappointed the Christmas fire station isn't included.

Edited December 26, 20186 yr by Lego Benito

 
What did you buy?!
Just had a scroll through and can't see anything that looks great. Disappointed the Christmas fire station isn't included.

best Elves choices were (in my opinion):
20x 41187 (limit 20)
5x 41193 (limit 5)
also I bought other (excl. 41188)

I really wanted to take A LOT of 60154 City (sold out) :/ 2-2.5x RPP guaranteed.. :/

43 minutes ago, pawel_przybyla said:

best Elves choices were (in my opinion):
20x 41187 (limit 20)
5x 41193 (limit 5)
also I bought other (excl. 41188)

I really wanted to take A LOT of 60154 City (sold out) ? 2-2.5x RPP guaranteed.. ?

Looks like these have been cleaned out already.

Bizarre considering they were all much cheaper on any Amazon last month.

Just now, Val-E said:

Bizarre considering they were all much cheaper on any Amazon last month.

60154 was as low as £20 a month ago on Amazon, what makes you think this particular set rather than other City sets being retired will make that sort of returns?

The Joker Manor for £174.95 looks ok.

60154 is the sort of City set that is quirky and not frequently remade. I´d want half price, same as with Joker Manor. The latter may even make it to 50% off in a month´s time as it is proven that no one apart from resellers buy large SH sets in Europe.

60154 was as low as £20 a month ago on Amazon, what makes you think this particular set rather than other City sets being retired will make that sort of returns?
The Joker Manor for £174.95 looks ok.

sold about 50+ 60154 per 42-45 £ last two weeks - due to that, I want -more-
also I believe in Elves.. due to great deals of Water Dragon and Fire Dragon sets retired 12'2017

8 minutes ago, pawel_przybyla said:

sold about 50+ 60154 per 42-45 £ last two weeks - due to that, I want -more-
also I believe in Elves.. due to great deals of Water Dragon and Fire Dragon sets retired 12'2017

60154 was easy to get in uk at £20/50% off, argos and amazon. No way it will end up at £80-£90 imo

60154 was easy to get in uk at £20/50% off, argos and amazon. No way it will end up at £80-£90 imo

My bet is 55-60 £ next year (yes, it's not 2-2.5 rpp my mistake sorry)

Just now, Val-E said:

60154 is the sort of City set that is quirky and not frequently remade. I´d want half price, same as with Joker Manor. The latter may even make it to 50% off in a month´s time as it is proven that no one apart from resellers buy large SH sets in Europe.

All the big retiring soon sets on lego UK gone now. 

Speed Champions Porsche 919 (75887) was £10.40 in my local Sainsbury's. The LEGO site says it's retiring soon and it seems to be going for around £18 on Ebay so may be worth a look (tell me if it isn't!). Looks like it was £9 on LEGO's site and was two for £15 at Argos so better deals were available.

Edited December 26, 20186 yr by Tarka

48 minutes ago, Tarka said:

Speed Champions Porsche 919 (75887) was £10.40 in my local Sainsbury's. The LEGO site says it's retiring soon and it seems to be going for around £18 on Ebay so may be worth a look (tell me if it isn't!). Looks like it was £9 on LEGO's site and was two for £15 at Argos so better deals were available.

Exactly. You´ll be a long way down the reseller queue with that buy-in.

15 hours ago, Val-E said:

Exactly. You´ll be a long way down the reseller queue with that buy-in.

What do we think a realistic return will be on retiring speed champion's, x2 or x3 on the original RRP next year?

For those that got these at Argos 2 for £15, well done! 

What do we think a realistic return will be on retiring speed champion's, x2 or x3 on the original RRP next year?
For those that got these at Argos 2 for £15, well done! 

Everyone got these at this price, hence price will be depressed. Once race to bottom starts, I think this will be barley above RRP

23 minutes ago, Cheese said:

Everyone got these at this price, hence price will be depressed. Once race to bottom starts, I think this will be barley above RRP

I agree, this is not likely to be one of the better performing in the wave..

 

In other news, I’m surprised that the green Mech dragon 70612 is still in stock at amazon for that price, when they were 40% off before they were wiped out straight away. I’m still holding out for 50% - especially now.