Buchimuer Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 Wait to see what condition they arrive in before feeling TOO good about it I agree. Already got some "not good" experience from Amazon. I want to build one. So the box condition is not very important to me this time. Quote
justapilgrim Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 Ship to store has produced better results for me, we shall see 1 Quote
Buchimuer Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 Exactly, when you get your Tumbler that was shipped without a box and just had FedEx labels applied directly to it, show me pics of how you fixed it with a hair dryer. That's why I'm choosing store pickup. So I could inspect the condition and return it immediately if needed. Quote
ISO8T0 Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 10 minutes ago, Buchimuer said: That's why I'm choosing store pickup. So I could inspect the condition and return it immediately if needed. Keep in mind that you have 90 days to return it. This affords you time to secure your replacement. Quote
mudcatsfan Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 2 hours ago, California92563 said: Lol yes when the deals start to dry up each of us investors begin to go insane ;p sorta like the shining 29 minutes ago, Haay said: I'm getting deals-starved here in The Netherlands tooooooo! 2 hours ago, colossus said: It's all I have. I keep refreshing the deals thread only to find a few more Tumblers coming in stock @ Smyths. We need a Smyths here in Cali Man you guys have way too much money if you're still deal-starved. I am so tapped out it's not even funny. Well, not so tapped out i won't pick up some retired Architecture sets with Gift card and 10% member discount at B&N,,,,,,,,but i mean, i can't NOT buy them right? Quote
Yinchuan Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 55 minutes ago, biking_tiger said: Does the blow dryer reconstitute boxes destroyed in shipping? That would be (one of) my concern(s) with WM and large exclusives. I received a TH fall of 2014 that looks as if an elephant tap danced on it. Don't think (though I have not tried) to fix a box with a blow dryer! When I first started this hobby I order ONCE from Walmart. Got a set with a huge piece of box print torn plus a nice hole in it. Decided Walmart is not my cup of tea when it comes to ordering. Sounds like Target is a stiff competitor in the damaged shipping department as well. Quote
Buchimuer Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 2 hours ago, pstebbing said: Keep in mind that you have 90 days to return it. This affords you time to secure your replacement. Yeah. But I'm not a bulk seller, at least not one right now. Only want to keep a really nice condition one in box and built one myself to display Quote
ISO8T0 Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 7 minutes ago, Buchimuer said: Yeah. But I'm not a bulk seller, at least not one right now. Only want to keep a really nice condition one in box and built one myself to display You just supported my point. 2 Quote
HandyHand Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 3 hours ago, mudcatsfan said: Man you guys have way too much money if you're still deal-starved. I am so tapped out it's not even funny. Well, not so tapped out i won't pick up some retired Architecture sets with Gift card and 10% member discount at B&N,,,,,,,,but i mean, i can't NOT buy them right? Well, yes, I'm tapped out too. I spent my entire budget on buying Lego sets during the rush of October - December. But... the rush of getting great deals on sets you wanted to buy anyway is something I'm missing now. That rush... It's addictive... 1 Quote
brickolodon Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 Already had about 7 accounts banned lol. I use different bank accounts/address's and scatter the orders about, including time spacing the actual order to make it harder for people to investigate. Been doing this since about 3 years ago when they started banning folks in the good old USA. Plus added bonus you get a load of the freebies. Although keeping track of orders does get very annoying What a guy...we need you here in a Middle East. Quote
darkhorseoflego Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 My tumbler that I ordered arrived today from smyths, the delivery box was even taped closed (the flaps were just open) and the box looked like Mike Tyson had a dealing with it, with the whole of the front bashed in. Gonna keep it though as its an excuse to build it haha. Still got my other 2 for selling further down the line. Worries me how many are around though... Quote
BarryZola Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 As long as they stop selling them over here in the UK after this Smyths run is over in a week or so (hopefully) I think we're gonna be all good over here. My only worry is if they for some reason do another production run or something and release another load into the market given the recent 'interest' in them post retirement. Barring that, It should be a real winner I reckon Quote
jaisonline Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 Well, yes, I'm tapped out too. I spent my entire budget on buying Lego sets during the rush of October - December. But... the rush of getting great deals on sets you wanted to buy anyway is something I'm missing now. That rush... It's addictive... Yeah, the rush is both addictive and expensive. Ha Quote
BRIX23 Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 Damage in shipping from Amazon. Would you return it or attempt an exchange (worry since I assume they will just say out of stock)? Annoying this is the second very poorly packed box by Amazon resulting in damage (other was on SW set). Other than this seals intact. Quote
darkhorseoflego Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 6 hours ago, rshafer23 said: Damage in shipping from Amazon. Would you return it or attempt an exchange (worry since I assume they will just say out of stock)? Annoying this is the second very poorly packed box by Amazon resulting in damage (other was on SW set). Other than this seals intact. Ask for exchange but if they have none in stock just keep it. Shouldn't make a massive difference, and will still appreciate substantially even with the damage. Since its EOL I still think in that condition it's work keeping. Quote
jessicaleisure Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 I don't think this is big deal to sell 6 hours ago, rshafer23 said: Damage in shipping from Amazon. Would you return it or attempt an exchange (worry since I assume they will just say out of stock)? Annoying this is the second very poorly packed box by Amazon resulting in damage (other was on SW set). Other than this seals intact. 2 Quote
jaisonline Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 6 hours ago, rshafer23 said: Damage in shipping from Amazon. Would you return it or attempt an exchange (worry since I assume they will just say out of stock)? Annoying this is the second very poorly packed box by Amazon resulting in damage (other was on SW set). Other than this seals intact. Nothing to really worry about at this point of the set's retail life. 2 Quote
cladner Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 6 hours ago, rshafer23 said: Damage in shipping from Amazon. Would you return it or attempt an exchange (worry since I assume they will just say out of stock)? Annoying this is the second very poorly packed box by Amazon resulting in damage (other was on SW set). Other than this seals intact. at this point in the tumbler game, you'd be crazy to not keep it. this is pretty minor and i'm a total box queen. 6 months ago - sure i'd return it. now is not 6 months ago. 5 Quote
dcdfan Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 6 hours ago, rshafer23 said: Damage in shipping from Amazon. Would you return it or attempt an exchange (worry since I assume they will just say out of stock)? Annoying this is the second very poorly packed box by Amazon resulting in damage (other was on SW set). Other than this seals intact. You would not like to see some of the SSD's I got from Walmart... 1 Quote
mudcatsfan Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 323 and climbing on amazon. 39 sellers till it hits 400. Good luck to our European friends. I hope that brief window of availability actually shipped for you. Has anyone gotten shipping confirmation? 1 Quote
jbacunn Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 You would not like to see some of the SSD's I got from Walmart... And you are glad you kept them aren't you. 1 Quote
dcdfan Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 And you are glad you kept them aren't you. Better believe it... Quote
BRIX23 Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 6 hours ago, rshafer23 said: Damage in shipping from Amazon. Would you return it or attempt an exchange (worry since I assume they will just say out of stock)? Annoying this is the second very poorly packed box by Amazon resulting in damage (other was on SW set). Other than this seals intact. Amazon has corrected this issue. They have the best customer service I have ever worked with! Quote
CoastaLego Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 I still don't get the box issues. These aren't baseball cards. As long as it's not smashed and or rips in the box I see no problem. 2 Quote
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