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.

Maybe 2nd time is a charm.

Off to Target with 5% Redcard?

SSD Sold Out

If anyone wants to panic a bit more - SSD 10221 is no longer visible on TRU online...

In Europe Belgium still available now, no delay on shipping. Nervous now...

It's on sale on amazon. 399.95. Four cents off.

It's on sale on amazon. 399.95. Four cents off.

They are tempting us with that 4 cents haha

SSD "sold out" on LEGO Shop at Home US. You can still put 99 in your cart on LEGO Shop at Home Europe though.

Spotted a couple SSD still sitting on the shelf at my local Legoland Discovery Center shop (different source I guess?). 10% off if you have an annual pass ;)

But if PS and TB have been out of stock as well, does it indicate the same thing as with the ssd? Or are people just buying expensive sets due to the double vip, is lego having trouble following all these orders and will a second wave be on its way for a couple more months if not years?

Perhaps it is retorical when i read my questions again. Lol

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But if PS and GE and VC have been sold out as well, does it mean the same thing as with the ssd? Or are people just buying expensive sets due to the double vip, is lego having trouble following all these orders and will a second wave be on its way for a couple more months if not years?

Perhaps it is retorical when i read my questions again. Lol

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All of those sets have estimated ship dates, but the SSD does not. I would guess most of those sets are delayed due to the double points, but it seems there is something different with SSD.

All of those sets have estimated ship dates, but the SSD does not. I would guess most of those sets are delayed due to the double points, but it seems there is something different with SSD.

exciting!

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I think we can all see that some sets will have to retire soon. There are simply to many exclusives right now. Also I wish some will retire. So that I can relax and forget about them. With less sets around I will hopefully spend less money.

Can still order 99 in the UK, can't see then going anywhere anytime soon so no panic here.

You can order 8 SSD from Target, 5 from Walmart, 2 from Amazon.

IS there a reason why someone would order from amazon Walmart or target relative to the 2 points via lego? Even 3% back via Amazon or 5% via target, and the Lego points are only valid in the future w them, assuming a state w no sales tax, why would Lego direct not be the most viable?

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IS there a reason why someone would order from amazon Walmart or target relative to the 2 points via lego? Even 3% back via Amazon or 5% via target, and the Lego points are only valid in the future w them, assuming a state w no sales tax, why would Lego direct not be the most viable?

If you mean SSD, then it is OOS at shop at home in US, making it not-viable at all, unless it shows up in May again

IS there a reason why someone would order from amazon Walmart or target relative to the 2 points via lego? Even 3% back via Amazon or 5% via target, and the Lego points are only valid in the future w them, assuming a state w no sales tax, why would Lego direct not be the most viable?

 

To spread out your purchases.  Buying lots of SDD's from shop@home risks bringing down the banhammer.  Instead, buy a few from there, a few from amazon, target, etc.

Yeah that makes sense. I don't buy insane quantities like some. Did get a ssd for my son, arrived earlier....that is one massive box.

IS there a reason why someone would order from amazon Walmart or target relative to the 2 points via lego? Even 3% back via Amazon or 5% via target, and the Lego points are only valid in the future w them, assuming a state w no sales tax, why would Lego direct not be the most viable?

You are 100% correct. I rather take the 3% to 5% discount from Amazon, target, etc,,, than buy directly from Lego unless there is a beyond exceptional promo. There are other discounts and credit cards (e.g. discover) that also add savings.

All of those sets have estimated ship dates, but the SSD does not. I would guess most of those sets are delayed due to the double points, but it seems there is something different with SSD.

 

It will be available to order again in a few days when they have an eta on the next production run. I can't imagine all of those generic grey pieces are already out of the rotation. Early 2015 would be a safe bet if it is going to be retired.

It will be available to order again in a few days when they have an eta on the next production run. I can't imagine all of those generic grey pieces are already out of the rotation. Early 2015 would be a safe bet if it is going to be retired.

Good luck with that.  Either way retired is retired.  I am almost done with these and then I can move on.

There are many reasons why people don't go to the Lego store. (Parking, Driving, Time, Carrying the DSS & Risk it not being there..etc....)
If you do the math, its not that much of a savings if you live in a No tax Amazon state.  
My state charges 7%,  2x vip point is 10%, so 3% saving =$12 for a DSS.
Remember its $12 toward another Lego store Purchase.  
No polybags this month, so Shopping from Amazon would be the way to go for some folks who makes more than $12/Hour.
The only issue with Amazon is only 2 per order until you receive it.