You are assuming everyone buying at $150-$200 are newby investors. Investors aren't what has kept that set in production for nearly 7 years.

 

And I assumed the poster that talked about clicking the buy button at LEGO was referring its reappearance today for $112 limit 20 at LEGO shop at home. But I could be totally wrong there. I missed the conversation where folks were being encouraged to buy to buy at MSRP for investment.

 

Which is funny given all the talking you’re doing in opposition to the general consensus. 

You must have me confused with someone else since I rarely post here. Also, I didn't know there was a BP concensus that the Parisian Restaurant was a failure as an investment. I guess that depends on how long you've been holding them. I only recently bought some on sale. I guess if you've had them for 5-7 years you might feel differently.

3 minutes ago, pharmjod said:

You are assuming everyone buying at $150-$200 are newby investors. Investors aren't what has kept that set in production for nearly 7 years.

Our discussion doesn't have anything to do with anything retiring soon, so let's just cut it. You're right, many people also missed out on it, many of them buy right now. Of course. That's the case with every set. This set for the reasons you mentioned (popularity, modular etc.) also is a classic investors set. Pair that with the insane price spike and you get a mixed demand. Just watching eBay also helps, a whole lot of people buy 3 at a time, easy to spot.

I didn't mean to spread negativity, just had to answer donbees unnecessary comment, not the first time.

1 hour ago, elmaslıefendi said:

Thanks, Captain Obvious.

Do I have to mention the word "personally" in that sentence? 

People like you p*ss me off. I'm curious do you have too much time or do you enjoy this?

Love that comment...

"People like you p*ss me off. I'm curious do you have too much time or do you enjoy this?"

Can't agree more.

Don't be put off by Brick Trollers. And thanks for sharing your opinion. 

Wonder what Tabby has to say about it...

Btw
I’m an afol
I don’t have any PR.
Now you know one.

I get it. My response was dripping with sarcasm. But was it full of false logic?
My argument, though written in poor taste, was much more logical than “don’t buy it because I don’t know anyone who doesn’t have it already.”

OP. You can take his advice, or you can take mine. My advice, his advice was poor. Wasn’t really relevant either, unless you live across the pond.

If you want some better advice PM me. I’ll give you some, and then you can decide.

I love the modular but they worry me as an investment. It's a lot of cash to tie-up in one item. A shitty buyer on ebay would be disappointing.

 

 

This is a decent opinion.

I wouldn't say since the beginning. I think every modular did well as a big set except for PC, PS & PR, which are all around the 200 mark. And even these could double your money if your buy-in was 30% off.

This is more logical. And yes the sale the OP was talking about was for 30%.

 

I'd comment but I'm too busy packing boxes.

Lucky Cat sold out, US LEGO Shop at Home..

17 minutes ago, thedingman5 said:

Lucky Cat sold out, US LEGO Shop at Home..

Was it a limited run, or just temporarily out of stock?

 

anyone think potter 71043 retires 2020?

13 hours ago, NIevo said:

Was it a limited run, or just temporarily out of stock?

 

If it's really gone that kitty's going to be gold. 

 

Edited January 13, 20205 yr by marcandre

Which set is lucky cat? 

35 minutes ago, glucapg said:

Which set is lucky cat? 

https://www.lego.com/en-es/product/lucky-cat-40436

Unikitty´s Emo sister.

36 minutes ago, glucapg said:

Which set is lucky cat? 

https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/lucky-cat-40436

15 hours ago, NIevo said:

Was it a limited run, or just temporarily out of stock?

 

Probably the usual suspects buying a large qty and flipping for 2 or more times price.

A two week run would be very unlikely, but then it is "lucky cat" 

4 minutes ago, Al Legorical said:

Probably the usual suspects buying a large qty and flipping for 2 or more times price.

A two week run would be very unlikely, but then it is "lucky cat" 

I also think the promo helped deplete this. Im not taking any chances and going to my local store today.

My store is out. Just in case I ordered one yesterday off ebay (used some points paid $14) for my wife. She does not care much about Lego but saw lucky cat and had to have it. Could be an indicator of wide appeal? 

2 minutes ago, marcandre said:

My store is out. Just in case I ordered one yesterday off ebay (used some points paid $14) for my wife. She does not care much about Lego but saw lucky cat and had to have it. Could be an indicator of wide appeal? 

You mean the cat?

1 hour ago, CosmicSpeed said:

I also think the promo helped deplete this. Im not taking any chances and going to my local store today.

Stopped by and got one of the 2 left. Employee said it was a restocked amount but didn't know if any others were scheduled.

limit of 5 here in sunny england

Limit 15. 

80104 and 80105... Short run sets?
I like them

3 hours ago, glucapg said:

80104 and 80105... Short run sets?
I like them

Unlikely. Very popular, I think will be available at least as long as 80103.