This board seems to rate this one as a winner, given the seemingly pending EOL this spring. So, simple question. At what price do you see this a must buy? Are you sticking to the 20% rule, or making exceptions closer to retail? In my area at least, you can still find a few of these in store at Walmart/Target, so I think there is still a good shot at picking them up for $80 or lower very soon. Thoughts?

Crazy.  I'll buy one!  $50

Well done!

Cracking deal, Haven... You jammy bugger!

Thanks guys!

If you could see my face, you would see awe mixed with jealousy.  Amazing score!

Still on shelves all over the UK, why can't it just die?

Still on shelves all over the UK, why can't it just die?

 

Because it's undead?

Because it's undead?

 

Lol SHHHHH... its not the Death Star... yet...

One thing I forgot to mention is when I was checking out, the other manager came up to do the cash register override... and said "Wow.. good deal.. I knew these things were being discontinued...."

I didn't press him on it.. because I wanted to get out of the store with my loot.. But it seems like he wouldn't have said that if he didn't know that they were.

Anyway, grain of salt and all of that. I should have mentioned it earlier.

Who know's what will happen...

I agree on the tax. No state tax though, thats why it's so high.

Yeah that's the trade off....I can't find any of those sets anywhere in my area.

I went ahead to TRU and tried to price match the VC.  I was able to get 2 limit for the 25 dollar price.  I told the lady that it was lego.com and she saw the sold out on the screen. She said her store matches lego.com. Didn't seem to phase her.  I went to 4 other and got denied at each.  Went back got someone else, and they said no.

 

So it's a slim chance, everyone's different.

 

However, if they allow it, I would suggest getting the logging truck, space center, and technik helicopter as well.

Congrats on the 2! Yeah it's hit and miss. I went to the only other TRU near me and tried to pick up 3 more VC and I was shut down. Wouldn't even consider it.

The thing about the first TRU I went to is that they dont have a station where they can access the internet up front at the registers, thats why I just showed my phone.. too small to see the "sold out".

I'm actually out hunting as I text... been hitting Targets looking for retired sets, LOTR mainly. But very near to my lucky TRU, so I'm about to go there again.

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll definitely look for them.

I think I might talk to them about the Technic Rescue Helicopter.  They have several, so they might like to clear out a few.

did anyone else have any luck?  I'd be nice if we ran into those disgruntled employees that had to work during the superbowl

I got two the other day, and two dynamic duo funhouse escapes for 19.98ea

I struck out today. I thought for a second I was going to get lucky again at the same TRU. It was a different crew and it sounded promising, but as soon as they called up the manager (a new one) she said that they only price match competitors and Lego.com wasn't one of them.

 

I still think it depends on who you get and I'm not finished trying. They are about wiped out of MF though. They have a few trains, hearses and werewolves and that's it. They did have the helicopters, trucks and space centers, however.

 

Other TRU has Helm's Deep. I would pull the trigger on one of those if I could get a 15% coupon. Know of any printable ones?

For everyone here that got their VC's for 25.  Please don't sell yours for 75.  Minimum 100 please...get the ROI you deserve.  You shouldn't have to hold onto these forever to see your money back and then some.  Getting 75% off and then flipping for a quick 25 or so would be foolish.

I think I missed the thread on this. So for those who PMed the VC for $25 at TRU, you were using the sale price on the LEGO Shop at Home site? If so, did TRU accept the sale price even though it's sold out on LEGO Shop at Home?

@wholovesboo - Yes

@rcdb - I plan on holding mine for a while. How do you think they'll do long term?

@wholovesboo - Yes

@rcdb - I plan on holding mine for a while. How do you think they'll do long term?

 

Most think $175 - $200 by Halloween or Christmas 2014.

@wholovesboo - Yes

@rcdb - I plan on holding mine for a while. How do you think they'll do long term?

Cool. I'll have to try it. Mine still has some in stock.

I think the market will be flooded next Hallowe'en since these are still available at several retailers.  I'm hanging on until 2015 when hopefully supply has dried up a bit by then.  There are a lot of these being hoarded.

I myself have four of them during the $80 sale, but came up with the 10% Saturday CC deal and other reward bonuses. My local TRU has quite a few, so I'm going to have to decide four more castles or a HD (I found one tucked away).

lego site officially has this as a retired product!!! LET IT BEGIN!

lego site officially has this as a retired product!!! LET IT BEGIN!

 

Holy Heck! The madness will now begin!

Crap, I should have PM last night! LOL