I was thinking of adding Technic to my investment. Wise?

Sorry I missed out on the orange Porsche. Anything in current line that may do just as well? I do like the white Porsche RSR.

Thanks

1 hour ago, maestro said:

I was thinking of adding Technic to my investment. Wise?

Sorry I missed out on the orange Porsche. Anything in current line that may do just as well? I do like the white Porsche RSR.

Thanks

Depends on your market. I know in some EU countries (i.e. Germany) Technic can do quite well. However, I've heard lots of complaints from old-time Technic fans that the current sets aren't "technic" enough, so they might not do that well. Personally, of the sets scheduled to retire this year, I only like the very small ones. And while they might do ok percentage wise, I don't invest in $10 sets because the shipping cost is so high relative to the value of the set. I'm sure I'm missing out on one that will do ok (guessing concrete mixer) but that's ok.

2 hours ago, maestro said:

I was thinking of adding Technic to my investment. Wise?

Sorry I missed out on the orange Porsche. Anything in current line that may do just as well? I do like the white Porsche RSR.

Thanks

Walmart in US has had the Porsche 911 RSR 42096 on perma discount at $119.99

One thing I like about technic is the retirement schedule. The flagships are pretty predictable.

Cranes & semi trucks have always done well. 4x4 have not done as well. Bugatti will be interesting, I don't think it will do as well as the orange 911. 911 rsr should do fine at the buy in. 

Edited October 4, 20214 yr by marcandre

3 hours ago, maestro said:

I was thinking of adding Technic to my investment. Wise?

Sorry I missed out on the orange Porsche. Anything in current line that may do just as well? I do like the white Porsche RSR.

Thanks

Have you sorted out your postage issues? As Technic sets are a pain to ship, as most when packaged /insured will be 3/4kg and over £100. Plus the main sets required separate boxes, ideally double walled to avoid damage when shipping.

7 hours ago, BrickLover80 said:

Depends on your market. I know in some EU countries (i.e. Germany) Technic can do quite well. However, I've heard lots of complaints from old-time Technic fans that the current sets aren't "technic" enough, so they might not do that well. Personally, of the sets scheduled to retire this year, I only like the very small ones. And while they might do ok percentage wise, I don't invest in $10 sets because the shipping cost is so high relative to the value of the set. I'm sure I'm missing out on one that will do ok (guessing concrete mixer) but that's ok.

really ought to reconsider your strategy or at least make an exception for Grave Digger...

13 minutes ago, $20 on joe vs dan said:

really ought to reconsider your strategy or at least make an exception for Grave Digger...

I most certainly will do that but that one won't go for a while. I was mostly thinking about the current retiring wave, which I really dislike. Except the mini-claas xerion.

9 minutes ago, BrickLover80 said:

I most certainly will do that but that one won't go for a while. I was mostly thinking about the current retiring wave, which I really dislike. Except the mini-claas xerion.

it actually disappeared for spots (such a HUGE fanbase)...unfortunately once right when I took the kids to Monster Jam (had to make a trip to the local LEGO store [only stock]).  Anyway you're right that it's still a year or two away...and the $14 price point is going to come and go a few more times.  

Think it really depends on your country, they do just fine on the Swiss market. The branded vehicles tends to go faster than non-branded flagships. 

I always ship big sets by priority here so it arrives next day and thankfully no major issues so far.