Alucard1982 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Who do you guys use for a courier on the large sets. Aust post are too dear. Anyone know a courier that doesn't cube weight?Probably out of luck mate, they all use Cubic weight as that's what their charged against as well. Austpost has always been cheaper for me compared to other couriers (unless your a mega customer). Office works has started a courier arm, however they are limited to 10kg (physical) and maximum length of 50cm, and from what i have read they're dirt cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alucard1982 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) Was anyone else able to grab some Pirate Chess sets before they sold out again? I nabbed 3 and was going to grab some more tonight and I noticed that they're gone again. I think they would of been available for a small window. I'm hoping that they are the new RI Edited May 15, 2015 by Lucifersfury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules_K Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 No Pirates Chess sets for me, can't have everything!Looks like Big W has lost the plot:http://www.bigw.com.au/toys/block-brick-sets/c/6822/?sort=price-desc&q=%3Arelevance# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alucard1982 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 No Pirates Chess sets for me, can't have everything! Looks like Big W has lost the plot: http://www.bigw.com.au/toys/block-brick-sets/c/6822/?sort=price-desc&q=%3Arelevance# Yeah, I also noticed that their prices keep changing, was going to grab heaps of the Police Mobile unit but online is $20, inshore is $39 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules_K Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Yeah, I also noticed that their prices keep changing, was going to grab heaps of the Police Mobile unit but online is $20, inshore is $39 I was actually referring to the $100 SSD's and Red 5's they had on their site last night... unavailable of course. Looks like they have all been removed now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkness Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 The cheap ISDs and Red Fives keep coming and going on their site but all are constantly unavailable to have shipped, rendering it useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED-209 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 The cheap ISDs and Red Fives keep coming and going on their site but all are constantly unavailable to have shipped, rendering it useless. They really need to get it together in the IT department, that is for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkness Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 The bomber their site when they did the upgrade for ages has minimal stock listed. They need to pull their finger out, especially as not everyone can purchase exclusives with no local Big W store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules_K Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Got my Entertainment Book again this year, and I noticed you are able to purchase David Jones e-gift cards at 10% off. Combine this with a 20% off sale and you're getting some great savings on retail prices... Now if only they'd hurry up and get some more exclusives in! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alucard1982 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Got my Entertainment Book again this year, and I noticed you are able to purchase David Jones e-gift cards at 10% off. Combine this with a 20% off sale and you're getting some great savings on retail prices... Now if only they'd hurry up and get some more exclusives in! Nice, I might have to resign up for another year. Do they give you an indication on how long it is before you receive the cards, or is it email GC? I have an AMEX offer which is $40 off $200 spend, so I'm chomping at the bit for a 20% off sale as well I wonder how long it is before they have the Ferris-wheel in stock, my wife wants it but I can't justify paying $280 for a set I know will eventually be 20%. The Spider-man jumper doesn't make it worth it through LEGO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Junior Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Got my Entertainment Book again this year, and I noticed you are able to purchase David Jones e-gift cards at 10% off. Combine this with a 20% off sale and you're getting some great savings on retail prices... Now if only they'd hurry up and get some more exclusives in!Where do you get this Entertainment book? What do you have to do to get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules_K Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 A lot of different charities sell the book, a google search should help you find one in your city. If you're struggling to find one just contact Entertainment Book directly and I'm sure they'll be able to help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Junior Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Probably out of luck mate, they all use Cubic weight as that's what their charged against as well. Austpost has always been cheaper for me compared to other couriers (unless your a mega customer). Office works has started a courier arm, however they are limited to 10kg (physical) and maximum length of 50cm, and from what i have read they're dirt cheap.Yes . I have been using office works - for medium sized parcels. Thankyou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED-209 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Time to get the wallet out peoples, myer super sat sale tmrw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED-209 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Spoiled myself by building these. Brilliant sets both of them. Pretty decent CAGR so far too if you have invested in the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alucard1982 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Time to get the wallet out peoples, myer super sat sale tmrw Sale is active online, had a quick look and was quite disappointed with the lacklustre selection. I think i'll hold out for a BOGOF50/60% off sale to pick up some of the new F1 series, but nothing else jumps out at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED-209 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Sale is active online, had a quick look and was quite disappointed with the lacklustre selection. I think i'll hold out for a BOGOF50/60% off sale to pick up some of the new F1 series, but nothing else jumps out at the moment Ring around, PC and S1 are kicking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of the Dark Years Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) removed as links were failing to sale items Edited May 22, 2015 by Out of the Dark Years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED-209 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Got myself a couple of PC @159 each. Best value for money modular. I still don't get how come retail on others is substantially more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Junior Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Got myself a couple of PC @159 each. Best value for money modular. I still don't get how come retail on others is substantially more.Where dWhere did you get them from? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alucard1982 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Just grabbed a DO and a Duplo Big Train for $210 after GCs from previous purchases. Had Slaves, but I loathe LEGO SWs, I can't win with the theme. Although I do have a 2014 LEGO SW Advent Calendar that may be able to make a quick buck off.Had some more DOs but I couldn't justify as it was the latest Modular and will not be going anywhere anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED-209 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) Where did you get them from? thanks Just grabbed a DO and a Duplo Big Train for $210 after GCs from previous purchases. Had Slaves, but I loathe LEGO SWs, I can't win with the theme. Although I do have a 2014 LEGO SW Advent Calendar that may be able to make a quick buck off. Had some more DOs but I couldn't justify as it was the latest Modular and will not be going anywhere anytime soon. I got em from Myer 9:00am bricks and mortar style fighting off kids and the like. All true apart from the kids bit. Slave 1 ftw! It's just too recently released for me. It's just not on my priority list atm. If I had a bigger budget, I would've grabbed a few. It looks big, and beautiful. I'll definitely buy one to build at some stage. Minifigs in it are awesome too. Feel the force Lucifer.... you can't lose at 20% off UCS. UCS is not normal SW. I'm sure you haven't lucked out on any of those. I know you are not a SW fan, but I gotta tell ya, SW fan boys go gaga over the S1. Edited May 23, 2015 by mike_eldorado 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alucard1982 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I got em from Myer 9:00am bricks and mortar style fighting off kids and the like. All true apart from the kids bit. Slave 1 ftw! It's just too recently released for me. It's just not on my priority list atm. If I had a bigger budget, I would've grabbed a few. It looks big, and beautiful. I'll definitely buy one to build at some stage. Minifigs in it are awesome too. Feel the force Lucifer.... you can't lose at 20% off UCS. UCS is not normal SW. I'm sure you haven't lucked out on any of those. I know you are not a SW fan, but I gotta tell ya, SW fan boys go gaga over the S1. That's a nice set-up, a vast contrast to the first Myer I was at. I headed after lunch to another one and all their sets were loaded onto a pallet and it was only me and a guy feeling through the Simpons Minifigures there. Alright Mike, I'll may make a Slave purchase on your recommendation (one day), I do regret not picking up any R2D2 when they were available. Had a look on Bricking around and we're being referred to as "unscrupulous" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules_K Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Alright Mike, I'll may make a Slave purchase on your recommendation (one day), I do regret not picking up any R2D2 when they were available. Had a look on Bricking around and we're being referred to as "unscrupulous"R2-D2 is an absolute winner, I don't have any doubts about the Slave1 either, it just might be a little early to be stocking up on this set right now.I think that situation they are talking about with the reseller clearing out an entire Myer of exclusives is what gives resellers a bad name, and I would never buy more than my "fair share" in one hit, not if it means other people missing out, but that's just me I guess. I don't do this for a living, it's just a hobby, but I guess those that do it as a way of paying bills will do whatever they can to maximise profits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED-209 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 R2-D2 is an absolute winner, I don't have any doubts about the Slave1 either, it just might be a little early to be stocking up on this set right now.I think that situation they are talking about with the reseller clearing out an entire Myer of exclusives is what gives resellers a bad name, and I would never buy more than my "fair share" in one hit, not if it means other people missing out, but that's just me I guess. I don't do this for a living, it's just a hobby, but I guess those that do it as a way of paying bills will do whatever they can to maximise profits.IMO I am also an AFOL at heart. I love the hobby. When I buy up, I usually don't buy more than two of any large exclusive set at once. I am however, governed by a modest budget , which constrains the amount of large sets I can buy at sales.I know that some people do this to put bread on the table, but I hate the idea of a soulless reseller who doesn't even build and comes into every Myer and buys up 10 sets of a modular/ UCS, leaving everyone with nothing. I have heard of some Myers limiting purchases to 3 or even 1 item per person, and I find that much more equitable.But yea, Lucifer. those type of comments are very typical of posts in Bricking around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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