We also went to Barnes and Noble on the weekend but a different set that we picked up (in addition to some regulars) was a Buckingham Palace to build at 32.5% off.  I will add photos whenever my fiancee gets around to building it and that may take some time because it took her 7 weeks to help finish Big Ben (this was a partnership so I had to wait for her to do her part)

40xMinifigs Batman Movie.
Clearance at Sainsbury's from 3GBP to 1.50GBP each.

Edited February 27, 20178 yr by Shewie

5 hours ago, joneyyy1981 said:

Nothing major, picked up 4x general grievous in Tesco for £7.50 each.

Was one of these sitting in my local for weeks at £18 then 2 days before it finally gets reduced someone bloody buys it! Muppets.

Flash Speeder went to £8.75 last night as well if you can find them anywhere, been sold out in my local for months.

Still waiting for Merlok's Library to go to £5 and the AT-ST to go to <£10!

more sets from B&N...Sunday.

 

 

can i ask a question here? 

so im a newb and i bought my first legos. and the ebay listing said " BRAND NEW BOX, PERFECT CONDITION, LEGO SEALED " 

but he mailed it in brown paper and it came like this

he also only had two ebay feedbacks. if i paid $50 for it, is it fair to ask for $10 back? do i just tell him im a reseller so the condition of the box matters? 

 

 

Edited February 27, 20178 yr by brickwheatloaf

6 minutes ago, brickwheatloaf said:

can i ask a question here? 

so im a newb and i bought my first legos. and the ebay listing said " BRAND NEW BOX, PERFECT CONDITION, LEGO SEALED " 

but he mailed it in brown paper and it came like this

he also only had two ebay feedbacks. if i paid $50 for it, is it fair to ask for $10 back? do i just tell him im a reseller so the condition of the box matters?

 

 

I would file a significantly not as described claim as that it clearly not in perfect condition and try to work it out. I would take a picture of the envelope used to mail it as well. I would not mention being a reseller.

Edited February 27, 20178 yr by micbelt
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10 minutes ago, micbelt said:

I would file a significantly not as described claim as that it clearly not in perfect condition and try to work it out. I would take a picture of the envelope used to mail it as well. I would not mention being a reseller.

I would start with contacting the seller, sending these pictures, and telling him that this clearly does not meet "Brand new box, perfect condition". Ask him to send you a new one, in a proper shipping box, and a return label so you can send this one back to him. Should he not respond, not respond properly, or otherwise not meet your needs, then file a claim with EBay. I would not start by proposing a solution myself, this is clearly the seller's problem. And $10 would not be enough for me as compensation.

Don't mention you are a reseller, just say you bought it as a gift.

Edited February 27, 20178 yr by Phil B

10 minutes ago, Phil B said:

I would start with contacting the seller, sending these pictures, and telling him that this clearly does not meet "Brand new box, perfect condition". Ask him to send you a new one, in a proper shipping box, and a return label so you can send this one back to him. Should he not respond, not respond properly, or otherwise not meet your needs, then file a claim with EBay. I would not start by proposing a solution myself, this is clearly the seller's problem. And $10 would not be enough for me as compensation.

Don't mention you are a reseller, just say you bought it as a gift.

ill try this, thanks. 

 

43 minutes ago, brickwheatloaf said:

can i ask a question here? 

so im a newb and i bought my first legos. and the ebay listing said " BRAND NEW BOX, PERFECT CONDITION, LEGO SEALED " 

but he mailed it in brown paper and it came like this

he also only had two ebay feedbacks. if i paid $50 for it, is it fair to ask for $10 back? do i just tell him im a reseller so the condition of the box matters? 

 

 

Don't offer or accept $10 for this. He thought it was worth listing as brand new, perfect condition and thought it would show up in that condition wrapped in paper?  I generally like to try to work things out myself, but when someone ships like this, I have no interest in dealing with them at all. I'd go straight to a claim. 

23 minutes ago, Mos_Eisley said:

Don't offer or accept $10 for this. He thought it was worth listing as brand new, perfect condition and thought it would show up in that condition wrapped in paper?  I generally like to try to work things out myself, but when someone ships like this, I have no interest in dealing with them at all. I'd go straight to a claim. 

i asked for 20 back which ill be more than happy with and seems pretty fair considering the original listing was for 65. i dont really want to start off getting someones new ebay banned when i was just trying to buy my first legos. if i keep buying legos i'll have plenty time to lose my patience with sellers  :^)

Edited February 28, 20178 yr by brickwheatloaf

10230 mini modulars

Finally picked up one of these for less than a Benjamin. The "manual labor" set holder wasn't included in the transaction.

 

Too bad a sequel hasn't been released.

 

 

 

13 minutes ago, brickwheatloaf said:

i asked for 20 back which ill be more than happy with and seems pretty fair considering the original listing was for 65. i dont really want to start off getting someones new ebay banned when i was just trying to buy my first legos. if i keep buying legos i'll have plenty time to lose my patience with sellers  :^)

If you're happy with that, then sure. Just stop calling them "legos" .....

Nice. Looks like the "helper" has spidey grip.

46 minutes ago, jaisonline said:

10230 mini modulars

Finally picked up one of these for less than a Benjamin. The "manual labor" set holder wasn't included in the transaction.

 

Too bad a sequel hasn't been released.

 

 

 

One of my absolute fav sets of all time! Loved building it!

If you're happy with that, then sure. Just stop calling them "legos" .....

Don't be "that guy" TLG doesn't care anymore and neither should you.

49 minutes ago, Sfcommando14 said:

Don't be "that guy" TLG doesn't care anymore and neither should you.

I will _ALWAYS_ be "that guy"... get used to it

bought a complete 10195 today for 3 and some change w. good stickers and manuals

and 2x 41176 for $54 ea

2 hours ago, brickwheatloaf said:

i asked for 20 back which ill be more than happy with and seems pretty fair considering the original listing was for 65. i dont really want to start off getting someones new ebay banned when i was just trying to buy my first legos. if i keep buying legos i'll have plenty time to lose my patience with sellers  :^)

Good luck reselling that sir. That one might be a personal collection keeper.

26 minutes ago, amrandazz said:

Good luck reselling that sir. That one might be a personal collection keeper.

is it really that badly damaged >_> 

im new to this so im not familiar with how damage to the box affects the prices, but i feel like if i listed it and posted pics from all sides and talked about its history of being mailed in brown paper, people might still like it. like say a sealed retired set in good condition went from 50-->100, shouldn't the one in the damaged box still sell for around 80? 

Edited February 28, 20178 yr by brickwheatloaf

2 minutes ago, brickwheatloaf said:

is it really that badly damaged >_> 

im new to this so im not familiar with how damage to the box affects the prices, but if i feel like if i listed it and posted pics from all sides and talked about its history of being mailed in brown paper, people might still like it. like say a sealed retired set in good condition went from 50-->100, shouldn't the one in the damaged box still sell for around 80? 

On a rare set, sure, that's possible. What you're holding will likely be a heavily hoarded set with a normal to long shelf life and pretty wide availability. There is also another similarly priced and sized X-Wing available that may or may not retire sooner and may or may not be more popular. 

Point is...I'd take the full refund and return it, or take the partial and open it, build it, and swoosh it around your house.

 

been looking for the UCS B-Wing 10227 for a reasonable price for literally more than a year.

picked one up for $230 + $20 shipping on eBay the other day.

pretty happy with the price considering prices are right around the $300 mark, which I didn't really want to spend...

 

 

if i build it and swoosh it around in my house u cant tell anyone

 

15 minutes ago, brickwheatloaf said:

is it really that badly damaged >_> 

im new to this so im not familiar with how damage to the box affects the prices, but if i feel like if i listed it and posted pics from all sides and talked about its history of being mailed in brown paper, people might still like it. like say a sealed retired set in good condition went from 50-->100, shouldn't the one in the damaged box still sell for around 80? 

honestly in that condition, you might as well sell it as no box.

you're just going to make people worry about the condition of what's inside. 

just buy another poe x wing for your stock, take a picture of it, and list that pic but say "ships without box"

 

50 minutes ago, brickwheatloaf said:

is it really that badly damaged >_> 

im new to this so im not familiar with how damage to the box affects the prices, but i feel like if i listed it and posted pics from all sides and talked about its history of being mailed in brown paper, people might still like it. like say a sealed retired set in good condition went from 50-->100, shouldn't the one in the damaged box still sell for around 80? 

I'd say your bigger issue is your buyin. Even as a collector, I still don't own that because it can be had for 40-45 in the near future before retirement.  You can get it from jet.com now for 62 plus 15% off with new account. Just some friendly advice.

I personally don't see either X wings performing that great since they're probably the most purchased/stocked sets currently in production. I'll still buy Poes for 45-50% off and the resistance  xwing for 60%ish but that's just me.

2 x 70902 Catwoman Catcycle chase £10
1 x 70910 Scarecrow Special Delivery £10

 

Bought from Sainsburys but ...

I was at an Argos in a Sainsburys.  I told the guy that Sainsburys have it for half price. Argos guy says its not on their website. I said look its half price in the store.  He says ohh...eemmm.  Goes to speak to a "manager".  Comes back and says these are excluded from the price promise & i'm better buying it from Sainsbury.  <cough> BS <cough>.

Time for a complaint to Argos customer services.

I'm now thinking i bought it too soon as it the set just came out.