To continue an earlier thread, here are the sets listed on S@H as "Retiring Soon":

 

Friends - Stephanie's Cool Convertible, Olivia's Speedboat, Mia's Bedroom, Series 1 foil packs

Duplo - Train Starter Set, Doctor's Clinic, Emergency Helicopter

Creator - Apple Tree House

Lego Games - Ninjago, Pirate Plank

Chima Speedorz - CHI Battles, Ring of Fire, Target Practice, CHI Waterfall

Technic - Mini Container Truck

LOTR - Gandalf Arrives, Orc Forge

CMF - Series 9

Architecture - Sugnyemun

Marvel Super Heroes - Captain America's Avenging Cycle

Star Wars - Endor Rebel Trooper and Imperial Trooper Battle Pack, Planet Bespin & Twin Cloud Car, Planet Endor & AT-ST

 

Nothing earth-shattering.  Orc Forge surprises me the most.

Local Lego store recon report 3/2/15:

Still no sign of Red 5. Missing for over a month now.

This is the first time I've been there that ToO was not on the shelves.

Pet Shop disappeared about two weeks ago and is still MIA.

This is the first time I've been there that Palace Cinema was not on the shelves.

Lots of Exosuits lying around. No RI.

There were about 4 Simpson Houses.

So we have reports from another thread that the Ewok Village is not in the upcoming catalog. I don't put much stock into what's present in the catalogs but that one strikes me as odd since it's pretty much the definition of a catalog-worthy show piece to get the kids kicking and screaming and making mom and dad drive them to the Lego store.

 

Exclusive omissions from the USA spring 2015 catalog include Red5, Ewok Village, Tower of Orthanc, Sea Cow, and EEE.  PS and PC are both in it.

 

It is a lot better reading than the last few pages of this thread.  If you don't have it yet, you should sit by your mailbox at wait for it.

I'll summarize for everyone....

Hxckid88 is no longer the worst typos, Grammer, speller on brickpicker. I held that crown proud for past 3 in a half years.

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I am still secretly hoping he will mention hotcackes. Or TRU parking lot. Or at least how he owns several multi-million companies.

Or, you know, maybe an insane idea, stop worrying about retirement dates, develop a plan and hit your goals early. That way, you really don't care when something retires.

I know...crazy talk around these parts. Lol

If you're an 'Ed', and your goal is to buy A TON of any one set, then yes.

If you only want one or two, then that's not the most efficient use of your funds nor your space.

If you aren't Ed then space shouldn't be an issue.

Grammer

I see what you did there

 

 

He was talking about this guy as well

Rack it!

 

Love the Jim Rome ref...well done. 

I am still secretly hoping he will mention hotcackes. Or TRU parking lot. Or at least how he owns several multi-million companies.

 

Hmmm, I thought something was missing.  Where is the hoarder of all things Bricktober?

Love the Jim Rome ref...well done.

Call me Chris Everett again Jim!!

Hmmm, I thought something was missing.  Where is the hoarder of all things Bricktober?

Hanging out with the kids smoking in the parking lot.

In this weather?

Hanging out with the kids smoking in the parking lot.

 

Still paying off those Bat Signals.

Someone missing this guy?

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Someone missing this guy?

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supraboy? I thought they were referring to anikansvader

supraboy? I thought they were referring to anikansvader

What if they were the same person?

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supraboy? I thought they were referring to anikansvader

u got 2 strikes...

u got 2 strikes...

Don't make him angry

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One of several classics over 2-3 month window.

 

http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/11486-bricktober-mini-modulars/?p=358360

You had to give the answer away ?

One of several classics over 2-3 month window.

 

http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/11486-bricktober-mini-modulars/?p=358360

Nice little trip down memory lane...

You had to give the answer away ?

Sorry, someone needs to moderate me.

 

Someone missing this guy?

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This would make a great BrickPicker Jeopardy question.  "What do you think of when you see this image?" 

 

--- HOTCAKES TREBEK!

My how this thread has gone astray.  What was the original purpose of this thread?

My how this thread has gone astray.  What was the original purpose of this thread?

 

Buy all the LEGO!

If you're an 'Ed', and your goal is to buy A TON of any one set, then yes.

If you only want one or two, then that's not the most efficient use of your funds nor your space.

 

I'm going to disagree.  If you are trying to QFLL, then yes, you are correct.  You shouldn't be looking at items like exclusives as something to maximize your funds and your space.

 

But, if you are investing, then it is efficient.

 

Here's why:  Just this week, I sold two sets that were some of the first investments I made.  I made 2-2.5x my buy in on them.  They were not smart investments.  I bought them before I even knew there was a forum here.  (I wouldn't find the forum for almost another year).

 

Now, imagine that you've been slowly buying over the last two years.  If you're smart about what you buy, you can start selling off for 2-3x your buy in.  You're making nice profit.  And you just keep rolling.

 

It takes time and commitment.  But, if you start and plan ahead, then you're on this rolling cycle.  That's certainly been a strategy I've tried to employ - buy and hold for at least two years.

 

Sure, I get involved in the QFLL stuff all the time.  But for my investment purposes, it's buy and hold, and hold and hold and hold.  I'm not worried about PS retiring, because I've already hit my (small time) quota on it.  When I'm talking investments, I'm going to buy stuff that I will hold onto for awhile.  And I've got to manage it smartly - I only have half of a garage to operate in.  And trust me, I have to get creative, and every couple of weeks I exclaim, "I won't buy any more Lego - I'm out of space!" and yet, I still manage to find space for things that I know will be sitting here for a couple of years.

My how this thread has gone astray.  What was the original purpose of this thread?

All right, fine...

Hey, davem1111 - could you please call the big wig from lego group? We want to make a business proposition. It involves breeding premiums, so he should be interested.