Alpinemaps Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Do you know why only one store got this set?It happens. I seen it at LEGOLAND California all the time. Last year, they were the only source for the Venom polybag and the Awing pilot polybag for a long time (months). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minicoopers11 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 10 hours ago, brickolodon said: where are you getting those, Legoland, FL?...so, they allow you to buy infinite #s? I went to Legoland, FL, only got 15. No eyebrow raised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donbee Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Do you know why only one store got this set?My best guess is that we get sooo many European tourists this time of year. Especially on week days. I stopped by the hotel on Wednesday and no body was speaking English in the lobby, many different languages. Otherwise, no idea. But Give me the address of the person who made that decision and I'll send them a Thank you! Card. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donbee Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I went to Legoland, FL, only got 15. No eyebrow raised.It seems to be WHEN you get it, and who is at the register. If it's a Lead (like an Assistant manager) they're pretty cool. But the regular people have to get approval from a lead before selling in quantities. If they're lazy, they'll just say no. And if you ask for it by the case, they get suspicious. =) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donbee Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Ok. Which one of you is it?Who's undercutting me on BL?Completely unnecessary. 30 secs of market research will show that 40252 sells like McRibs at $32.99 There's no justification for selling under $30, except laziness. I'm watching you ;( 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 21 minutes ago, donbee said: Ok. Which one of you is it? Who's undercutting me on BL? Completely unnecessary. 30 secs of market research will show that 40252 sells like McRibs at $32.99 There's no justification for selling under $30, except laziness. I'm watching you ;( 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil B Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 40 minutes ago, donbee said: Ok. Which one of you is it? Who's undercutting me on BL? Completely unnecessary. 30 secs of market research will show that 40252 sells like McRibs at $32.99 There's no justification for selling under $30, except laziness. I'm watching you ;( Buy all of them in 1 go, then add them to your stash and relist for $39.99. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Buy all of them in 1 go, then add them to your stash and relist for $39.99.Even better ask for a discount to buy them all. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TANV Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Gotta buy them all, @donbee. Reassert your market control. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Brickowski Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Can anybody guess or speak of out of experience how long the availability of such a Promo set in Legoland stores will last and what such a regular availability might do to the set's value/demand long-term? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Frank Brickowski said: Can anybody guess or speak of out of experience how long the availability of such a Promo set in Legoland stores will last and what such a regular availability might do to the set's value/demand long-term? I´d say checking Ebay on Tuesday evening you will have your answer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Brickowski Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, Val-E said: I´d say checking Ebay on Tuesday evening you will have your answer. No, because neither will Legoland make a statement about the planned shelf-life of the set on Tuesday evening nor will we get to know about the effects of retail availability on long-term value/demand of the set based on the according effects in past cases. That's why I was asking for people's experience regarding those questions. Edited April 2, 2017 by Frank Brickowski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Fine, but Legoland is a drop in the ocean as it is only in a few countries. The thousands of unit bought in stores and on SAH will determine the value and whether TLG reissue it at a later date. It will be interesting to see how much it sells for on ebay when it becomes massively available - 20 euros is usually the marker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Brickowski Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 4 minutes ago, Val-E said: Fine, but Legoland is a drop in the ocean as it is only in a few countries. The thousands of unit bought in stores and on SAH will determine the value and whether TLG reissue it at a later date. It will be interesting to see how much it sells for on ebay when it becomes massively available - 20 euros is usually the marker. Thanks for your view on it. You're also right with the last past of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TANV Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Based on current eBay sales and BL sales, the prices are starting to trickle in at around $20-$23 on average. Given how long the promo will last, it wouldn't be unusual for the prices to drop further. Sorry, @donbee, but it seems the market's invisible hand is going to assert its control. Fun ride while it lasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) RRP €12.99 in German Legoland store so I guess that´s what the Ebay value will drop to short term. Edited April 3, 2017 by Val-E 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Bomb Squad Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 6 minutes ago, Val-E said: RRP €12.99 in German Legoland store so I guess that´s what the Ebay value will drop to short term. Thanks for this post, you just saved me a lot of time and money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete411 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I'm usually a promo flipper but this looks like it'll be one to hold for a couple of years. I've got enough of those types in my regular stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 At the rate these were selling for donbee, I'm confident that these will sell for good money again someday. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I'd expect these to have similar performance as the London Bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CM4Sci Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 .. I just bought a few things like Mighty Micros (cause I enjoy the minifigs and some of the pieces) just to get one of these. I don't care about reselling or value or whatever. Just wanted an excuse to buy Mighty Micros 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerphisch Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Just now, CM4Sci said: .. I just bought a few things like Mighty Micros (cause I enjoy the minifigs and some of the pieces) just to get one of these. I don't care about reselling or value or whatever. Just wanted an excuse to buy Mighty Micros I'm using this as an excuse to get 5x Brickheadz and a keychain. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Forget the VW how much are those sharks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donbee Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I sold almost 300 at $32. The last 15 I sold last week at $25. Haven't sold any this week, still listed at $25, but I'm not surprised. It was definitely fun while it lasted. Made some new friends at LL, maybe an enemy too... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickolodon Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 Price will drop for 4 week or so to around 20.00 and will come back that level of 30sh...and rise more later on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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