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I was def hoping for some sales.  2x VIP points is “ok” despite the new system.  The micro Death Star II set is cool but really could have included an exclusive minifig like w/ the micro Harry Potter and Avengers Tower sets.  Where are the sales though?  At least previous May 4th sales were bad but they were something.  The last decent May 4th sale was in 2013 with the $99.99 10227 UCS B-Wing.

 

I can't deny that Lego can and will make this set available again down the road, but that doesn't rule out the concept of low numbers on the secondary market in the near future.  The market will be relatively flooded at least the first three months, but beyond that I would think that we could see lower numbers than the Hoth or Endor sets from last year.  

I agree that this set is not as desirable as the Hoth or Endor sets, but it's still an OT set, and I don't know that we can underestimate the compulsion of collectors that will want the entire line of these microbuilds.  I think it's a given that they will eventually do an ANH set, and it wouldn't totally shock me if they did sets based on other movies, like the PT or perhaps Rogue One.  Heck, the battle of Crait could look cool in a set like this.  Maybe they'd even do a Clone Wars set?  I just think that Lego is gonna keep going back to the well with this design, and the longer the run goes, the more sought after the older sets become. 

I just went to order the A-Wing (as we have a 20% CB deal today only) but the GWP does not add to basket, or appear to be mentioned when looking at the May 4th offer details on site. Seems like it may have run out already...

22 minutes ago, Captain_chaos said:

I just went to order the A-Wing (as we have a 20% CB deal today only) but the GWP does not add to basket, or appear to be mentioned when looking at the May 4th offer details on site. Seems like it may have run out already...

Still shows up here.

As @vincevaughn mentioned in the Daily Deals thread, triple dip (May 4th Promo, Trolls polybag, Mother's day frame) plus double VIP are on.

Time to stock up on those Landspeeders (just kidding, I am not telling people what to buy out of whatever left at MSRP)

It looks like the bean counters fixed the math at S@H.  $74.97 orders no longer qualify for GWP

Also do not forget to include a key chain to make sure your GWP ships when ordering items that are not in stock

I decided to buy the Tantive IV today (despite having 10198 already) as the combo of double VIP, the mini build, £25 in VIP vouchers to redeem, and (pending) 8% cashback is a decent enough combination. Irritatingly, I've since found that there is also a mystery gift promo when paying with Paypal (not sure if this is also available in the USA). 

You're right though, it's pretty poor to have no discounts on sets people actually want.

Who is 8% cash back today?

1 hour ago, Legolassy said:

Who is 8% cash back today?

That's through UK sites, I don't have knowledge of US equivalents.