legone Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 For those that have not followed this thread from the beginning, here's a summary: Wada wada blah blah wada wada blah blah.. memes.. jokes.. pictures.. videos.. insults.. SW quotes... advice... Holleman67: its retired! Wada blah blah.. thanks... wada.. BTW this is one of the most educational and fun topic here, for me at least. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 For those that have not followed this thread from the beginning, here's a summary: Wada wada blah blah wada wada blah blah.. memes.. jokes.. pictures.. videos.. insults.. SW quotes... advice... Holleman67: its retired! Wada blah blah.. thanks... wada.. BTW this is one of the most educational and fun topic here, for me at least. I think you missed "Ed Mack: it will be retired" and maybe "some other folks: oh no it won't" and maybe "some different folks: oh, sure it will" and also "blah.. blah.. catalog... wada-blah " But in any case, we need trekgate here to come up with nice humorous summary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciglione Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I know you US guys do not care anymore now it is retired over there. But for us europeans it is still alive and kicking. But the end is also nigh over here I guess. Retailers over here still carry it. I am wondering how many are left here. It will probably take quite some time before it is sold out cause over here Star Wars is just not as big as in the US. Maybe once the news about retirement in the US arrives here it will go faster (I hope). Probably will order a SSD or two instead of the Tumbler. That one can wait till Xmas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iahawks550 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I wonder if there will still be some stray "stock finds" at TRU over the next couple of months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I know you US guys do not care anymore now it is retired over there. But for us europeans it is still alive and kicking. But the end is also nigh over here I guess. Retailers over here still carry it. I am wondering how many are left here. It will probably take quite some time before it is sold out cause over here Star Wars is just not as big as in the US. Maybe once the news about retirement in the US arrives here it will go faster (I hope). Probably will order a SSD or two instead of the Tumbler. That one can wait till Xmas. A wise choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nir4life Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 bye bye old friend.... good thing I have a dozen of these...... I think ill sell a few @ xmas and then hold on to the rest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I have to tell you it is weird to see this set retired in the US first. If it was true that TLG moved units from Europe to fulfill orders in US, why stop now and retire SSD in US while they could have easily moved stocks from Europe ? We all knew SSD is/was a slow seller in Europe compared to US (ie. SSD is still available in Europe even though it has higher buying limits there) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I wonder if there will still be some stray "stock finds" at TRU over the next couple of months. You can count on it...and Amazon as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I have to tell you it is weird to see this set retired in the US first. If it was true that TLG moved units from Europe to fulfill orders in US, why stop now and retire SSD in US while they could have easily moved stocks from Europe ? We all knew SSD is/was a slow seller in Europe compared to US (ie. SSD is still available in Europe even though it has higher buying limits there) TLG did not move stock from Europe. All backorder fulfilments at LEGO Shop at Home came with 19R4 codes. European SSDs have codes with "S" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joch29 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I'm betting on other sets and only have a couple of these. It's taken off faster than I anticipated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 TLG did not move stock from Europe. All backorder fulfilments at LEGO Shop at Home came with 19R4 codes. European SSDs have codes with "S" DUDE !! That was like.. WHOAA... :baked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannick29 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Hello guys, somebody has an advice for me ? I am in France, It means I can get it for 400e minus VIP and other stuff, let's say 375e so 510 dollars. I have already 3 of it. If I sell it on ebay to US, I guess the buyer needs to add something like 100e with shipping and tax. So I am not sure getting more at retail price here is a smart move. Thanks, Yannick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waddamon Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 YEA it is retired!!!!!! Oh, I already said that. I can check one of the list, few other sets to go of expected retirements. I can now unsubscribe from this thread. I estimate standard EOL timeline is about 4-5months. If GE and DS are gone as well, it seems, november/december time frame for those two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudcatsfan Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 YEA it is retired!!!!!! Oh, I already said that. I can check one of the list, few other sets to go of expected retirements. I can now unsubscribe from this thread. I estimate standard EOL timeline is about 4-5months. If GE and DS are gone as well, it seems, november/december time frame for those two. What do you mean by standard EOL timeline? From what point are you saying 4-5 months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 What do you mean by standard EOL timeline? From what point are you saying 4-5 months? from when he said so? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrymc4677 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 It's retired! I guess it's time to raise the price on the used copy I have on my local Craig's. The four new/sealed ones I have can now start to appreciate nicely in storage for a few years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waddamon Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 from when he said so? I was right you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boliramirez Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 do you guys really think the DS is done????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroster Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I guess it's time to raise the price on the used copy I have on my local Craig's. The four new/sealed ones I have can now start to appreciate nicely in storage for a few years. There has been one on Chicago CL for awhile for $600 or $650. Today the price is $950 heh. Quite a jump! I'm guessing it is a brickpicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbdeebo2 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Hello guys, somebody has an advice for me ? I am in France, It means I can get it for 400e minus VIP and other stuff, let's say 375e so 510 dollars. I have already 3 of it. If I sell it on ebay to US, I guess the buyer needs to add something like 100e with shipping and tax. So I am not sure getting more at retail price here is a smart move. Thanks, Yannick Yannick do they have the ebay global shipping program in France? I would think you should market yours towards European and Asian countries as the price is higher in those areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waddamon Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 What do you mean by standard EOL timeline? From what point are you saying 4-5 months? Based upon what I have seen. Length of time an exclusive set has been available, >2 years mimmum, in and out of inventory with temporary "sold out status", reduction in purchase amounts, lack of availability or sparse at large retailers. All of these tea leaves combined(US only) with my observations over the last 18 months seem to hold up relatively well. No guarantees. Cuurently the SSD, GE, DS have all exhibited these traits. We will see if my hypothesis is proven true, so far 1 of 3. HH does not fit this mold, so I have enough but am not seeing these signs yet. "Sold Out" is also not the same as "out of stock". My two cents. SSD began this with the "sold out" status back in April. There were others, Unimog, Fire Brigade to name two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrymc4677 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 There has been one on Chicago CL for awhile for $600 or $650. Today the price is $950 heh. Quite a jump! I'm guessing it is a brickpicker That makes mine look like a bargain. Had it at $475, just raised it to $550. Green Bay Craig's. Had a couple people inquire at $475, but tried to talk me down. Nope, sorry. Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Based upon what I have seen. Length of time an exclusive set has been available, >2 years mimmum, in and out of inventory with temporary "sold out status", reduction in purchase amounts, lack of availability or sparse at large retailers. All of these tea leaves combined(US only) with my observations over the last 18 months seem to hold up relatively well. No guarantees. Cuurently the SSD, GE, DS have all exhibited these traits. We will see if my hypothesis is proven true, so far 1 of 3. HH does not fit this mold, so I have enough but am not seeing these signs yet. "Sold Out" is also not the same as "out of stock". My two cents. SSD began this with the "sold out" status back in April. There were others, Unimog, Fire Brigade to name two. What do the tea leaves you are smoking tell you about T1 Camper? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickStanley74 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Anyone wanna trade (if they have one) a spare SSD for some MISB Harry Potter sets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannick29 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Yannick do they have the ebay global shipping program in France? I would think you should market yours towards European and Asian countries as the price is higher in those areas. Nop, we don't have this service on ebay France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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