GE is at "Call to check product availability" at Lego SAH USA, whatever that means... They found some, or what? It would have made some sense if it was "Call to check product availability" before "Sold Out"...

 

Oh man. I haven't been around as long as many, but quick blips between SO and CtCPA seem like further evidence of the GE's imminent demise. Maybe the veterans can shed some light on the situation? 

i speculate one day 6-7 years from now after inflation has had  a little run, and allowing for a few more AFOL's to mature, get through college, and get a job, we'll be joking about how the price of the GE is the name of the GE.

 

Grand.

indeed.

 

i think the 600 dollar emporium is quite possible.

i speculate one day 6-7 years from now after inflation has had a little run, and allowing for a few more AFOL's to mature, get through college, and get a job, we'll be joking about how the price of the GE is the name of the GE.

Grand.

indeed.

i think the 600 dollar emporium is quite possible.

If Green Grocer can hit $1000, anything is possible with the modulars.

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If Green Grocer can hit $1000, anything is possible with the modulars.

No, you can't really use Green Grocer as something to compare. It was very different environment back then. Proverbial cat is out of the proverbial bag

No, you can't really use Green Grocer as something to compare. It was very different environment back then. Proverbial cat is out of the proverbial bag

Exactly, anything was possible 3-4 years ago and before that but most certainly not today.

Exactly, anything was possible 3-4 years ago and before that but most certainly not today.

Except for SSD ? ;)

Except for SSD ?

Especially not that.

Even the SSD has its limitations....can you imagine though a SSD 5 years ago? It would be well on its way to 10179 status.

Even the SSD has its limitations....can you imagine though a SSD 5 years ago? It would be well on its way to 10179 status.

Yet some treat it as if it is the next UCS MF

Back to my original question, what is the reasonable expectation for GE if it is EOL this year ?

Yet some treat it as if it is the next UCS MF

Back to my original question, what is the reasonable expectation for GE if it is EOL this year ?

600 bucks maybe?

Yet some treat it as if it is the next UCS MF

Back to my original question, what is the reasonable expectation for GE if it is EOL this year ?

 

Oh we could never predict anything like that on this site.  That is speculation.  VBG

 

My guess is, since I think its a higher price point than the FB at retirement, (at least with discounts people were getting on FB) that if it does not have another run it will be $300 by Christmas.

600 bucks maybe?

My gut feeling tells me $600 in 4 years. Note that I am not the most optimistic guy on this forum ;)

My gut feeling tells me $600 in 4 years. Note that I am not the most optimistic guy on this forum

It will be interesting to see if FB is going to have spike in price around holidays, and whether or not the price dips back to pre-holiday levels

My gut feeling tells me $600 in 4 years. Note that I am not the most optimistic guy on this forum

 

It will be interesting to see if FB is going to have spike in price around holidays, and whether or not the price dips back to pre-holiday levels

 

I think $600 in 4 years is a very realistic goal for Grand Emporium.

I agree on FB, it creeped up pretty quick to $299 as the general baseline but it has been stalling at that level.

It is summer and things slow so either it will quickly escalate near Christmas or remain stagnant based on people's inventory and desire to unload.

My guess is FB is $400 at Christmas and GE is $300 at Christmas.

For a sealed new mint pristine one I think they will both hit $1,000 someday but it is a question of how long and if it is worth waiting or at what point you cash out and do other purchase and short term hold to make more money on your overall return.  Wish I had those answers.

I think $600 in 4 years is a very realistic goal for Grand Emporium.

I agree on FB, it creeped up pretty quick to $299 as the general baseline but it has been stalling at that level.

It is summer and things slow so either it will quickly escalate near Christmas or remain stagnant based on people's inventory and desire to unload.

My guess is FB is $400 at Christmas and GE is $300 at Christmas.

For a sealed new mint pristine one I think they will both hit $1,000 someday but it is a question of how long and if it is worth waiting or at what point you cash out and do other purchase and short term hold to make more money on your overall return.  Wish I had those answers.

Something tells me that GE could see one last run before upcoming Christmas. Considering that FB did have fall run... SSD is trickier due to rumored UCS Slave-1.

Doesn't it really depend on how many people want this thing in the future and how many are available? If the population interested in legos continues to grow I don't see why we wouldn't see retired sets following similar trends.

Doesn't it really depend on how many people want this thing in the future and how many are available? If the population interested in legos continues to grow I don't see why we wouldn't see retired sets following similar trends.

Right but there are many more people hoarding sets for resale now.

Right but there are many more people hoarding sets for resale now.

People said the same thing about FB

Everyone's mama, sister, dog and cat had 100

if there is a new modular this summer, I think it will only help GE and FB grow in secondary market as more fans climb aboard. still relatively 'cheap' to get them vs older modulars if GE is gone and joining FB.

has there been a year recently without a new modular release?

PR seems to be a big hit and lots of positive feedback, helped spark more interest in the theme. and maybe helped sales with other buildings as folks want to build a modular street.

I can't think 4yrs down the road for this newish hobby (small time investor) and projecting $600 hope it happens and I have a couple GEs left. I will happily start flipping at $350-$400 when and if that happens and let the big players invest longer term. maybe hold one set back!

if there is a new modular this summer, I think it will only help GE and FB grow in secondary market as more fans climb aboard. still relatively 'cheap' to get them vs older modulars if GE is gone and joining FB.

has there been a year recently without a new modular release?

PR seems to be a big hit and lots of positive feedback, helped spark more interest in the theme. and maybe helped sales with other buildings as folks want to build a modular street.

I can't think 4yrs down the road for this newish hobby (small time investor) and projecting $600 hope it happens and I have a couple GEs left. I will happily start flipping at $350-$400 when and if that happens and let the big players invest longer term. maybe hold one set back!

Haven't heard anything about a new modular. A police station would be pretty cool or better yet a hospital

Haven't heard anything about a new modular. A police station would be pretty cool or better yet a hospital

I can easily see increased demand for FB with any new public service modular set. Not so clear cut with GE though

No, you can't really use Green Grocer as something to compare. It was very different environment back then. Proverbial cat is out of the proverbial bag

In all fairness, I heard the same thing about the Green Grocer to the Market Street and Cafe Corner sets, "don't bother, they won't be worth the same, everyone knows about it now"

my top 4 modulars in terms of looks are actually GC, PS, GE, and PR.

for some reason not high on MS, TH, FB... but that's just me.

People said the same thing about FB

Everyone's mama, sister, dog and cat had 100

And they most likely still have them, waiting for triple profits and they'll all start appearing on eBay.

Most people reselling are not that patient