one of my local stores is only getting 10-15 on day 1 (wouldn't give the #).    the mgr already said demand exceeds supply for that day and recommended arriving to the location by 7am for the 10am opening.  yeah, i'm not doing that.

i was also told 20,000 special MF VIP cards will being made and weekly supply for the set should meet demand.  it shouldn't be another Apollo debacle.

 

del.

 

Edited September 11, 20178 yr by pstebbing

I’ve seen the designer video and all the pics online but that didn’t prepare me for the experience I was going to have when I went to the Lego store in San Francisco today. OMG, it’s absolutely amazing in person. I’ve seen a built 10179 once, but that was three years ago. If 75192 is the same size as 10179, then I’ve forgotten how big 10179 was. I’ve gotten the green light from the wifey a couple of weeks ago and was planning on getting it during double VIP or later. I’m in no rush to get it. Now I’m leaning towards VIP online purchase on the 14^th. I don’t want to deal with waking up early and waiting in line. The employee there said they’re only getting four for the VIP release and doesn’t expect any more until 10/1.

14 minutes ago, Sandwraith said:

Not that it was unexpected or means much; LEGO Shop at Home limit dropped to 2.

What´s the average limit people in the US have on one single credit card anyway? 5 units would be 4000 USD.

 

my toysrus credit card has a limit of $300.

 

3 minutes ago, 33Lego said:

my toysrus credit card has a limit of $300.

 

Do they mark the limit up by 20% too?

4 minutes ago, 33Lego said:

my toysrus credit card has a limit of $300.

 

one of the many biz reasons why TRU isn't surviving in modern times.

19 minutes ago, pstebbing said:

del.

 

no.

Well, just adding to "I heard rumors "...

 

Two separate online customer service reps confirmed the limit will NOT be 5 (the default # given on the website, and correct most of the time). 

They both said the online limit will be 3.

ALL of the 10 stores I called (southeast) said they anticipate getting less than 10. They also said it will be a limit of 1 per customer. They said it was the managers discretion, based on supply and demand. I turned around and called customer service and they confirmed that # sold to each customer was managers decision and not corporate/ company wide rule. 

 

At the end of the day, who knows how many people are going to "camp out", if any, and how early they might show up. 

 

It's sad, but I also anticipate recent hurricanes and current Irma will effect the people on the fence about buying. It may also effect delivery to stores. 

We'll see....

 

cheers!

I think with all the time spent, some of these first day buyers will have an extra $800 in time spent on logistics.

14 minutes ago, exciter1 said:

I think with all the time spent, some of these first day buyers will have an extra $800 in time spent on logistics.

Saw this post on FB regarding the London event:

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LEGO i am flying to London from Denmark to get one of the sets, and i bought an extra seat in the airplane back home for my set. But i am quite curious on the dimension of the carton box, can you give some information on that, and what is the weight?
And how will the que system work, because i will already be there around 12.00 on wedensday and would like to tourist around in London, but i wont if i am gonna lose my spot in the que.

 

2 minutes ago, eliminator said:

Saw this post on FB regarding the London event:

 

What´s the average limit people in the US have on one single credit card anyway? 5 units would be 4000 USD.
 

I would say the average limit is between $5000-$10000. Some go much, much higher. I have a few credit cards that have limits in excess of $25000.

Less incentive to purchase on day-1...

2 hours ago, Sandwraith said:

Not that it was unexpected or means much; LEGO Shop at Home limit dropped to 2.

EU still standing strong 3.

20 minutes ago, eliminator said:

Less incentive to purchase on day-1...

Makes sense if they are printing 20,000 of those cards. At $800 a pop, it's too expensive to be a typical holiday present.  

This is getting hilarious. 

1 hour ago, Jivepicnic said:

I would say the average limit is between $5000-$10000. Some go much, much higher. I have a few credit cards that have limits in excess of $25000.

IMO credit limits are irrelevant if you haven't got the cash to pay up when the bill comes. I would love to buy this set on day 1, but it will probably take me until EOL to fund my purchase. To all you guys getting in there first, enjoy!

2 hours ago, Jivepicnic said:

I would say the average limit is between $5000-$10000. Some go much, much higher. I have a few credit cards that have limits in excess of $25000.

 

5 hours ago, Val-E said:

What´s the average limit people in the US have on one single credit card anyway? 5 units would be 4000 USD.

 

100k

No special limited edition, no purchase for me until a deal.  In the current case it is just a remake of a very expensive toy.

3 hours ago, waddamon said:

100k

7 hours ago, eliminator said:

Saw this post on FB regarding the London event:

LEGO i am flying to London from Denmark to get one of the sets, and i bought an extra seat in the airplane back home for my set. 

  I wonder if that´s the Lego designer who will be signing the sets. Times must be hard if he has to pay for his own copy.

Edited September 12, 20178 yr by Val-E

People already preselling the signed copies.

http://www.ebay.es/itm/LEGO-STAR-WARS-75192-UCS-MILLENNIUM-FALCON-SIGNED-BY-MEMBER-OF-DESIGNER-TEAM-NEW-/112560304138?hash=item1a351df00a:g:AzkAAOSwBT9ZtuSt

 

10 hours ago, eliminator said:

Saw this post on FB regarding the London event:

One wonder how much the total outlay for that Falcon will be?