76023 - The Tumbler

[dcdfan]

[labfreak7]

Aaaand poof....

[jonnyhanukkah]

I managed to snag one too.  Let's see if and when it actually ships.  

When something like this pops back up with a few limited items left in stock, where do you reckon the stock comes from?  Is it a safe purchase or are you better off popping the seals to make sure everything inside is sound and no minifgs were removed?

Edited August 29, 2016 by jonnyhanukkah

[Bold-Arrow]

3 minutes ago, jonnyhanukkah said:

I managed to snag one too.  Let's see if and when it actually ships.  

When something like this pops back up with a few limited items left in stock, where do you reckon the stock comes from?  Is it a safe purchase or are you better off popping the seals to make sure everything inside is sound and no minifgs were removed?

Lost and now found I would presume .

also they might have assumed control over a 3p's inventory . 

[jonnyhanukkah]

Just now, Bold-Arrow said:

Lost and now found I would presume 

Well hopefully it wasn't found under some heavier boxes... Don't want no pancake tumblers...

[Bold-Arrow]

Just now, jonnyhanukkah said:

Well hopefully it wasn't found under some heavier boxes... Don't want no pancake tumblers...

I made an edit to my post . 

[pcaster]

I'm guessing these will most likely come from 3P seller stock that was either dispositioned as misplaced at some point and the seller was reimbursed as BA mentioned, or from returns to 3P sellers that arrived very late and after the seller was already reimbursed for a non returned item.  I had one of those on a Tumbler not too long ago.

[jonnyhanukkah]

Just now, pcaster said:

I'm guessing these will most likely come from 3P seller stock that was either dispositioned as misplaced at some point and the seller was reimbursed as BA mentioned, or from returns to 3P sellers that arrived very late and after the seller was already reimbursed for a non returned item.  I had one of those on a Tumbler not too long ago.

ah ok, interesting.  I don't know too much about that world of Amazon/3P sellers.  Are these safe purchases, on average?  

I will be sure to report when/if I receive my Tumbler.

[dcdfan]

8 minutes ago, jonnyhanukkah said:

Well hopefully it wasn't found under some heavier boxes... Don't want no pancake tumblers...

Doesn't matter to me.

[jonnyhanukkah]

Just now, dcdfan said:

Doesn't matter to me.

Because...?

[dcdfan]

3 minutes ago, jonnyhanukkah said:

Because...?

People have sold them without the box on eBay.

Edited August 29, 2016 by dcdfan

[jonnyhanukkah]

Just now, dcdfan said:

People have sold them without the box on eBay.

Let us know how yours are when/if they arrive! 

[dcdfan]

1 minute ago, jonnyhanukkah said:

Let us know how yours are when/if they arrive! 

Sure. BTW, was your order @ Amazon today or yesterday?

[jonnyhanukkah]

13 minutes ago, dcdfan said:

Sure. BTW, was your order @ Amazon today or yesterday?

Today.  Managed to check at just the right time.

[lazuli16]

Has anyone's shipped from yesterday? 

[lazuli16]

On 8/29/2016 at 9:50 AM, Bold-Arrow said:

Lost and now found I would presume .

also they might have assumed control over a 3p's inventory . 

I'm going with the 3p's inventory.  I received mine today from Sunday's order and as I was weighing it I noticed there was a $200 price tag on the bottom of the box.  The box weighed exactly 3.47kg, so I assume it's fine.

 

[dcdfan]

On 8/29/2016 at 11:02 AM, jonnyhanukkah said:

Let us know how yours are when/if they arrive! 

While trying to put the finishing touches on my "Why I hate Amazon" blog, I received this gem:

Hello,

Due to a lack of availability, we will not be able to obtain the following item(s) from your order:

  "LEGO Superheroes 76023 The Tumbler (Discontinued by manufacturer)"

We've canceled the item(s) and apologize for the inconvenience. If you see a charge for the canceled item, we will refund you within 1-2 business days.

Not that I really needed anymore Tumblers, I just like free money. So, as you can see, my blog is nowhere near complete. I don't want to ruin the surprise but the new title will be "Why I truly hate Amazon & Bezos."

[jonnyhanukkah]

Just now, dcdfan said:

While trying to put the finishing touches on my "Why I hate Amazon" blog, I received this gem:

Hello,

Due to a lack of availability, we will not be able to obtain the following item(s) from your order:

  "LEGO Superheroes 76023 The Tumbler (Discontinued by manufacturer)"

We've canceled the item(s) and apologize for the inconvenience. If you see a charge for the canceled item, we will refund you within 1-2 business days.

Not that I really needed anymore Tumblers, I just like free money. So, as you can see, my blog is nowhere near complete. I don't want to ruin the surprise but the new title will be "Why I truly hate Amazon & Bezos."

yeah I got the same e-mail - I was going to call in and complain when I had some time later today.  It would be nice if they would just grab one from another 3P seller and just eat the difference...

[zulkifleeabd]

Is Lego Batman Tumbler a good investment?

I'm keen to purchase Lego Batman Tumbler but kinda divided with either UCS Star Wars Sandcrawler and Batman Tumbler. Seeking anyone opinion on this. Currently i'm thinking of getting only one. Which one should i choose?

 

[Sandman77]

Well the tumbler retired last December/January so if you get one at rrp then go for that. The sandcrawler is still available from Lego so it is likely to be a while before it rises in value. 

[Deanfjr]

this thread needs to be deleted.... seems faux

[dcdfan]

I think the OP is saying, should I spend $300 on a Tumbler or a Sandcrawler. It would depend on when you're looking to sell and what profit you're happy with.

[mezzaluna]

um, of course the sandcrawler!

[emazers]

Sandcrawler for sure

[Anomander]

Nearly every new reseller and their dog has these two sets targeted, hoarded and future growth stunted, based on the LEGO=#betterthangold viral articles that swept the internet over the last  year.

The idiot's guide to every newb becoming a savvy LEGO millionaire was based on a select few rare sets skyrocketing after many-a-year in a lonely attic. 

Cue all the exclusive and most attractive sets being ramped up in production by LEGO, and stockpiled by the casual browsing, average Joe/Jane, would-be wallstreet wizards, hungry for the easy buck, only to find the mass stampede, that they themselves excitedly got swept along in, has trampled the former profits.

It seems the smaller, under-the-radar sets are a better gamble nowadays.

There are large threads on both sets here already filled with many peoples' pair of cents on the cloudyness of their own crystal balls. 

In other words - put both names in a hat and whichever you draw first is as good a prediction you'll be likely to get in this new era of mass hoarding.

Edited September 5, 2016 by Anomander
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