gorbasho Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 Ban from LEGO Shop at Home is not a ban from the physical Lego store. True, but no early VIP access and sets in stock online are not always in stock at the physical store. Point is, it may be an inconvenience or it may not, just depends on your personal preferences and where you like to shop. Quote
Ed Mack Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 True, but no early VIP access and sets in stock online are not always in stock at the physical store. Point is, it may be an inconvenience or it may not, just depends on your personal preferences and where you like to shop. What real value is early VIP access? Not much. I'll give you promos and access to the occasional rare, hard to find set like the Maersk Triple E as two major "inconveniences." Quote
gorbasho Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 From an investment standpoint, generally no value, but in my original post I was speaking as a collector and why I like to shop at Lego. For example I'm excited for the Mini Cooper and plan to buy one for myself as soon as they're available. Not a huge deal to wait two weeks, but it's a personal preference and something I'd want to avoid. Quote
Ed Mack Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 From an investment standpoint, generally no value, but in my original post I was speaking as a collector and why I like to shop at Lego. For example I'm excited for the Mini Cooper and plan to buy one for myself as soon as they're available. Not a huge deal to wait two weeks, but it's a personal preference and something I'd want to avoid. Yes. I see your point. As a true collector, LEGO reps have stated they have no issues with people buying a set to build and one to save for a rainy day. Most collectors never get banned. Buy 2 Tower Bridges and you won't get banned. Buy 5 Tower Bridges and you might. It's a fine line. 1 Quote
BrickLegacy Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 If you get banned from Lego, here's what you lose: 1. No VIP points (e.***., 5% off) 2. No direct access to giveaways; you'll have to get them on Ebay. 3. Early access to VIP sets. Is there anything else? I don't see it. Even with double (or triple) VIP maps, I don't see the big deal. We don't even list Amazon deals in the Daily Deals thread unless they are 25% off. The only thing I would add to this is a better chance at receiving a minty fresh set. They don't always arrive that way, but their track record is better than other retailers from my experience. I'm a box snob so that's important to me. 1 Quote
No More Monkeys Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 If you get banned from Lego, here's what you lose: 1. No VIP points (e.***., 5% off) 2. No direct access to giveaways; you'll have to get them on Ebay. 3. Early access to VIP sets. Is there anything else? I don't see it. Even with double (or triple) VIP maps, I don't see the big deal. We don't even list Amazon deals in the Daily Deals thread unless they are 25% off. Besides what others said, I have 4.5 words for you "Big Zoo and Vampyre Hearse". well, maybe Malevolence and Desert Skiff, but, man, that was quick... 1 Quote
brickmasterson Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 You my friend, are funny.......and paranoid. I think Lego has bigger fish to fry. They aren't on the forums here trying to see what we are all doing. We are small time. Or so you hope. Quote
brickmasterson Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Please stop with the paranoia. You act if like people are doing something illegal. If people get banned from LEGO LEGO Shop at Home, so what...they can find better deals elsewhere. Who said this was just with LEGO corporate? Not paranoid just very very knowledgeable. Quote
cobrakai Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 Do LEGO Shop at Home orders link together with actual lego store orders in figuring out the "limits?" For instance, if I were to order 4 GE's at LEGO Shop at Home and then go into the store and buy 4 more with the same VIP account, would they look at them together or are they separate entities? Also, does lego just track by name/account/shipping address, or do they track IP address, credit card, etc? I have a lot of family nearby that could set up their own accounts. Just curious, and I'm sure no one really knows the real answer. Quote
cladner Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 Do LEGO Shop at Home orders link together with actual lego store orders in figuring out the "limits?" For instance, if I were to order 4 GE's at LEGO Shop at Home and then go into the store and buy 4 more with the same VIP account, would they look at them together or are they separate entities? Also, does lego just track by name/account/shipping address, or do they track IP address, credit card, etc? I have a lot of family nearby that could set up their own accounts. Just curious, and I'm sure no one really knows the real answer. they show up under the same history of orders as your online orders. that's why i don't do my instore purchases with VIP. i use cash too for instore - that way there's no way of tracking. clerks will try for 5 minutes to talk you into signing up for VIP when you are purchasing 4 modulars and HHs. now i just come out and tell them i don't want to get banned for buying too many. as time goes on i have become increasing paranoid about avoiding getting banned. Quote
justafrog Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 they show up under the same history of orders as your online orders. that's why i don't do my instore purchases with VIP. i use cash too for instore - that way there's no way of tracking. clerks will try for 5 minutes to talk you into signing up for VIP when you are purchasing 4 modulars and HHs. now i just come out and tell them i don't want to get banned for buying too many. as time goes on i have become increasing paranoid about avoiding getting banned. "I don't have an email account" works as an excuse not to sign up, since you have to have one and go online to complete VIP registration. Sure, they think you're a prepper off-the-grid kook, but better than them thinking you're a reseller! 1 Quote
Jimking23 Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 For the record, I am a small fish. I share the same user name at EBay, BP, and Lego LEGO Shop at Home (no imagination) I will share any banning when it happens. As stated there are a lot of different avenues to acquire Legos. Right or wrong, I fear no retailer. Quote
Alpinemaps Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 For the record, I am a small fish. Jim the Fish? Quote
Jimking23 Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 Small fish! The cup has gone to your head. Congrats Quote
Ed Mack Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 Who said this was just with LEGO corporate? Not paranoid just very very knowledgeable. You did...and I quote... "LEGO is watching this and other sites like a hawk. The ban hammer will start to fall faster and more often in the coming months. They are protecting their brand so be cautious. Your friends may actually be your enemies." Please, do not make unsubstantiated comments like this. If you have some pertinent information to share and some proof to back it up...fell free to do so. 1 Quote
xeeeej Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 The ban guillotine has fallen! I had ordered 5 10220 VW Camper Vans throughout June-July, one at a time. And one Grand Emporium. I received a warning email last week, but decided to go ahead and try for two 21109 Exo Suits and two 21110 Research Institutes and a few other random things that I wanted, like base plates. Order canceled, banned! I didn't call to confirm as I didn't feel like wasting my time. But I tried to place another random order, and it was canceled immediately. I have ordered about 8% of my inventory from Lego SAH this year, and 95% of that can be had elsewhere. So it's not really a loss to me. It's actually kind of liberating, not having to deal with purchase limits any more. I was able to cash in my VIP points at the LEGO store at least. Quote
Ed Mack Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 The ban guillotine has fallen! I had ordered 5 10220 VW Camper Vans throughout June-July, one at a time. And one Grand Emporium. I received a warning email last week, but decided to go ahead and try for two 21109 Exo Suits and two 21110 Research Institutes and a few other random things that I wanted, like base plates. Order canceled, banned! I didn't call to confirm as I didn't feel like wasting my time. But I tried to place another random order, and it was canceled immediately. I have ordered about 8% of my inventory from Lego SAH this year, and 95% of that can be had elsewhere. So it's not really a loss to me. It's actually kind of liberating, not having to deal with purchase limits any more. I was able to cash in my VIP points at the LEGO store at least. From the looks of your Brickfolio, most of your sets are quite large. How many orders would you place a month? Quote
marcandre Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 I think we need a user award for getting banned. Make it a badge of honor. 5 Quote
minicoopers11 Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 Welcome to the club! After trying to place a LEGO Shop at Home order for Exo Suit and Research Institute, I learned my wife's ban applied to me as well. No problem with buying as well as earning and using VIP points in the B&M stores. Quote
Ed Mack Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 I think we need a user award for getting banned. Make it a badge of honor. I like that idea. I'll get Jeff to come up with something. LOL 3 Quote
waddamon Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 They even banned guest orders shipped to my office for my wife on a different cc orderd from my phone. I think that deserves an award for sure. I am award dwficient anyway. 1 Quote
waddamon Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 I need an award for bad typist on a smart phone as well. Quote
game Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 I think we need a user award for getting banned. Make it a badge of honor. Maybe something like this? Quote
Ed Mack Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 Maybe something like this? A little more subtle. I don't want to tick off LEGO too much. LOL 1 Quote
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