LegoSteve Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I plan on picking up 4-5 this year. Does that sound unreasonable? I usually pick up sets that are closer to retirement but since I can get them a B&****** for under $60. Plus there is always that wildcard of that set being sold out during Christmas so they might go for $140 on ebay and then after the holidays use that money to pick up 8-10 of those sets. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolanfan34 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Seems like a reasonable plan. I hope to pick up a few, I just have one so far. I think this will be one of the great Christmas flips and will sell out quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickbuilder.g Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I think this set is a Goldmine and better than many others that are out there short-term and long-term Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcandre Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I would buy all available at under $60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoSteve Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 I would buy all available at under $60. Yeah my city, Columbus OH, is sold out of Bennys Spaceship at B&****** so I'm sending my mother-in-law from a different state to pick up a couple. I've got three so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agp548 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 ill be picking up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Yeah my city, Columbus OH, is sold out of Bennys Spaceship at B&****** so I'm sending my mother-in-law from a different state to pick up a couple. I've got three so far. yeah, you need more mother-in-laws... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Shipping to your parents or in-laws in another state to avoid state tax is good to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryherb Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 how do you get them for under $60? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoSteve Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 how do you get them for under $60? 10% membership + B&****** coupon + discounted gift card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryherb Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 so $53.52 before tax, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 so $53.52 before tax, correct? They are also $57 at Toys R Us today using the 25% + 10% + 8% trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 They are also $57 at Toys R Us today using the 25% + 10% + 8% trick. Hmm, what is the 8% part ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Hmm, what is the 8% part ? Raise.com gift card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryherb Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 sometimes there are TRU cards at 15% discount as well. last time i got them at 25% off because of ebay coupon (giftcardmall). ---> batcaves at $37 before tax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Raise.com gift card Ok. I still got one of the 20% off gc from giftcardmall, so my discount is going to look different :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Ok. I still got one of the 20% off gc from giftcardmall, so my discount is going to look different Yeppers, that's a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 After receiving this set from LEGO S@H, I am not that excited about it. Too expensive. I appreciate the effort, but I came away unimpressed. I wish I could really love it for that money. Maybe it's the small box that makes me feel that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolanfan34 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Maybe it's the small box that makes me feel that way. Ed, what do you mean by box size? Like since this isn't the next box size up, like the size of the 7965 box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 After receiving this set from LEGO S@H, I am not that excited about it. Too expensive. I appreciate the effort, but I came away unimpressed. I wish I could really love it for that money. Maybe it's the small box that makes me feel that way. A new condition coined only here, box envy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Ed, what do you mean by box size? Like since this isn't the next box size up, like the size of the 7965 box? The box seemed small to me for a $100 set. I know LEGO is shrinking boxes, so maybe my assessment is skewed. I was hoping to be really impressed with this set in particular, being that the Galaxy Explorer was one of my favorite sets of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcarin Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 The box seemed small to me for a $100 set. I know LEGO is shrinking boxes, so maybe my assessment is skewed. I was hoping to be really impressed with this set in particular, being that the Galaxy Explorer was one of my favorite sets of all time. Yes box shrinkage might do the trick.... I am happy for the boxes being smaller though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Yes box shrinkage might do the trick.... I am happy for the boxes being smaller though! I don't mind the smaller boxes. I love the CUUSOO/LEGO Ideas and Architecture boxes. I guess it will take some time for an old school guy like me to adjust to the smaller boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakchem Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I've already in 10 for Xmas. Hope it won't let me down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcarin Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Im passing on those entirely as the whole LEGO movie line, will only buy a couple of sets (small ones) for parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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