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I've got a guy on my lock Craigslist selling one for $80. I have none of these yet, worth picking up?

I've got a guy on my lock Craigslist selling one for $80. I have none of these yet, worth picking up?

Why would that be a questionable purchase? I'm curious

Why would that be a questionable purchase? I'm curious

I'm still new to this, and from what I have read some people are speculating this set might not pan out.

This one is similar to the MF IMO, if you can get one new for less than MSRP then you will be just fine on EOL. However paying full price means joining a LONG queue of people who will have to wait to turn a decent enough profit to make it worthwhile. True, there is less probability of it being remade than the MF but on the other hand the VW has less merchandising clout than the SW franchise and once it goes beyond a certain price point there are plenty of other alternatives like scale model kits.

This one is similar to the MF IMO, if you can get one new for less than MSRP then you will be just fine on EOL. However paying full price means joining a LONG queue of people who will have to wait to turn a decent enough profit to make it worthwhile. True, there is less probability of it being remade than the MF but on the other hand the VW has less merchandising clout than the SW franchise and once it goes beyond a certain price point there are plenty of other alternatives like scale model kits.

I'm going to flat out disagree with you. Inflated eBay prices tell me when production is done secondary BIN sales will skyrocket. Fire Brigade prices doubled within 3 months, and that was heavily stockpiled. Maybe demand will differ depending on location but I'm convinced this is a big time money maker in the UK.

I agree. But like, the FB this set may shoot up, then stall. At a guess, somewhere around double RRP.

I have finally got my used version of this set. It will stop the temptation of opening any of the new ones I have.

Yeah, the caveat is always to be aware of your own market  and what works well there. We have seen it with the SC, DC comics and we will see it again with the Mini.That

This one is similar to the MF IMO, if you can get one new for less than MSRP then you will be just fine on EOL.

If you know what you're doing the most you should be paying for this is $96.  My dollar cost averaging for this set is at $75 each.

If you know what you're doing the most you should be paying for this is $96.  My dollar cost averaging for this set is at $75 each.

So anyone who pays MSRP for this or any other set is an idiot?

Lol. Yes that's exactly what I am saying. Grumpy much?

Lol. Yes that's exactly what I am saying. Grumpy much?

Why so nasty? I agree with Stephen.

Edited December 15, 201411 yr by dcdfan

Lol. Yes that's exactly what I am saying. Grumpy much?

lol no I'm good. Just wondering why you think the number you came up with is the right number for everyone?

The best price I've been able to find this at is from LEGO Shop at Home during 2xVIP.

If you think my, "If you know what your doing" comment was meant to be nasty you shouldn't but to be frank it doesn't matter to me how you take it. Just fyi, in the future I haze zero interest in insulting anybody on here nor will I get my panties in a wad for somebody else's comment. However, I will reserve the right to make a smart comment on the occassion. What I meant by the "if you know what your doing comment" is if you stack discounted gifts cards with promos you should get it below msrp. I made that comment because I was hoping to just make a brief comment and not give a play by play on how to do it. If I had any idea it would've turned into Steel Magnolias in here I wouldn't have talked a little slower in my last post Have I paid msrp for this item, yes but I've also got this discounted too. I was just commenting on a post.

Lol @ steel magnolias! That's good stuff!

The best price I've been able to find this at is from LEGO Shop at Home during 2xVIP.

Pixmania had the Camper at

Pixmania had the Camper at

If you think my, "If you know what your doing" comment was meant to be nasty you shouldn't but to be frank it doesn't matter to me how you take it. Just fyi, in the future I haze zero interest in insulting anybody on here nor will I get my panties in a wad for somebody else's comment. However, I will reserve the right to make a smart comment on the occassion. What I meant by the "if you know what your doing comment" is if you stack discounted gifts cards with promos you should get it below msrp. I made that comment because I was hoping to just make a brief comment and not give a play by play on how to do it. If I had any idea it would've turned into Steel Magnolias in here I wouldn't have talked a little slower in my last post Have I paid msrp for this item, yes but I've also got this discounted too. I was just commenting on a post.

Steve, would mind sharing the math to get it with 20% off? Discounted TRU gc is not widely available. Or are you referring to double vip+free promo from LEGO Shop at Home? Thanks.

Steve, would mind sharing the math to get it with 20% off? Discounted TRU gc is not widely available. Or are you referring to double vip+free promo from s@h? Thanks.

 

Don't ask...

I think with the mini T1 and Spaceman promo from a few months back, it was pretty significantly discounted.  I do have others for which I paid close to MSRP though.  This Fall, it looked like the T1 might be done and I'd rather have the sets than not.

yeah the Steel Magnolias reference = instant bonus points. Well played Steve... well played.

 

Future Cuuosoo Ideas: Steel Magnolias, Ya-Ya Sisterhood, Fried Green Tomatoes. Any one of these sets would offer sizzling returns from the crowd at my local bingo parlor.

Edited December 17, 201410 yr by Cross

yeah the Steel Magnolias reference = instant bonus points. Well played Steve... well played.

 

Future Cuuosoo Ideas: Steel Magnolias, Ya-Ya Sisterhood, Fried Green Tomatoes. Any one of these sets would offer sizzling returns from the crowd at my local bingo parlor.

Lego brand bingo dabbers are a must.

Lego brand bingo dabbers are a must.

I have been buying these up over the last 6 months and everytime I show a friend of mine in the 30-40 age range, they are blown away that this exists. I know we all talk about how many of this set has been made but there are still thousands if not millions of people that don't follow Lego and will be kicking themselves years down the road.

Found a returned mint one at target for 30% off. Boom!