amtrak23 Posted June 15, 2014 Posted June 15, 2014 Oh yeah. peeps love sales rank talk. It is in the top ten of most researched topics on the internet Considering I sell several hundred units of an item with a nice SR (while sharing buy box) during the exmas rush, it is highly fascinitaing to know what to expect with certain SR#s. It helps with planning year round, and also helps to know how much of item were potentially bought by other "investors" in a given time. Quote
waddamon Posted June 15, 2014 Posted June 15, 2014 If it shows up agai. I will have the wife order two more since i am now in the 7 day black zone. Quote
BearCrash Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 Dreamland.be has re-stocked the SSD. They had 70-something items in stock and now they're back up to at least 99 (maximum order quantity on their site). Quote
Ciglione Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 Dreamland.be has re-stocked the SSD. They had 70-something items in stock and now they're back up to at least 99 (maximum order quantity on their site). Dreamland.be = Collishop.be??? What is the price? 399 euro? Or less? (hoping) Quote
Ciglione Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 Can anyone share what they see in Europe for this one? I can imagine the US is going faster with selling out. Any signs in Europe of EOL? I notice no more sales on the SSD. So I guess the end is imminent and coming slowly? Quote
BearCrash Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 Dreamland.be = Collishop.be??? What is the price? 399 euro? Or less? (hoping) To answer your questions: Yes Quote
Guest TabbyBoy Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 No sign of EOL whatsoever in the UK IMHO. Quote
No More Monkeys Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 No sign of EOL whatsoever in the UK IMHO. I think July 3rd would be more indicative... Quote
hannibal Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 As said above, there was no SSD in the Milton Keynes shop this weekend just gone. I did see only one box in Westfield London a few weeks ago... ebay.co.uk is somewhere between Quote
Jeff Mack Posted June 16, 2014 Author Posted June 16, 2014 My two SSDs just shipped from Amazon, let's hope they have somewhat decent boxes Quote
stuturners Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 If you are in the Uk and desperate for this set then just order it from Smiths. I ordered three yesterday and an email received today says they have been dispatched. Should be here tomorrow. Quote
Ed Mack Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 10....33.... same order of magnitudeIt was 33 sets from BP alone. I do not know the total amount. Quote
Ed Mack Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 No sign of EOL whatsoever in the UK IMHO.There seems to be a disconnect between the US and UK/Europe with these SSDs and other large SW exclusives. It started with the difference in discounts for the May the 4th promotion and looks to be continuing now with the extra inventory in the UK and Europe. Maybe it's a lack of interest in these large exclusives on part on non-US customers. Quote
fondkick Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 There seems to be a disconnect between the US and UK/Europe with these SSDs and other large SW exclusives. It started with the difference in discounts for the May the 4th promotion and looks to be continuing now with the extra inventory in the UK and Europe. Maybe it's a lack of interest in these large exclusives on part on non-US customers. So what do you thing about the CAGR in Europe after EOL? Does-it seems to you a good investment or it will be very difficult to sell it in the future Quote
Ed Mack Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 So what do you thing about the CAGR in Europe after EOL? Does-it seems to you a good investment or it will be very difficult to sell it in the futureIt's all relative. I really don't think reselling is as widespread in the UK/Europe as it is here in the US and that is what seems to affect the market on a daily basis in the US. Everything happens a little more quickly in the US, with sets being bought and sold at a higher rate. It's not that non-US AFOLs, collectors and investors love LEGO bricks any less, it just they don't put such a priority on reselling LEGO sets as a whole IMO.That being said, the SSD will sell well anywhere after EOL. People in non-US countries still love STAR WARS and will look to buy any and all STAR WARS sets when the movie comes out. It has already started and I look for it to continue. Quote
M4x18 Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 It's all relative. I really don't think reselling is as widespread in the UK/Europe as it is here in the US and that is what seems to affect the market on a daily basis in the US. I've tasted the metal of that knife and it ain't pretty. You can take those words to the bank. Quote
fondkick Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 Ok Ed. I'm not here for a long time, but i saw it's kind of difficult to make a flip in Europe, so for investment we have to wit EOL only. But with the price, the CAGR seems to climb up like USA (with some few difference). And we have more time for buying some big set, because nobody have the "hurry up" syndrome . Quote
hannibal Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 Ok Ed. I'm not here for a long time, but i saw it's kind of difficult to make a flip in Europe, so for investment we have to wit EOL only. But with the price, the CAGR seems to climb up like USA (with some few difference). And we have more time for buying some big set, because nobody have the "hurry up" syndrome . Indeed things are much more difficult in Europe. Prices here are higher and offers/discounts are rarer and not as good. There is no such thing as 3X VIP points either. Also the fact that many sets are offered at a lower price from US sellers makes selling here ever more difficult. For example, you sell a set worth 600$, which is great profit if you bought it for 400$ or anywhere near that price and want to make a quick flip. Here the equivalent price will be Quote
M4x18 Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 Out of curiosity, what is the duty fee on a set like this If I purchase it from the states but I live in the uk? eBay US gives you a total that the buyer HAS to pay in order to complete the purchase. This includes duty taxes and shipping charges. Go over there and check for any set you'd like. Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker Quote
Frank Brickowski Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 Indeed things are much more difficult in Europe. Prices here are higher and offers/discounts are rarer and not as good. There is no such thing as 3X VIP points either. Isn't "10% off on everything" + "5% in VIP points" (like on the European Brick Friday sale last year) essentially the same as "3x VIP points" (both being 15% off in the end)? Quote
M4x18 Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 Isn't "10% off on everything" + "5% in VIP points" (like on the European Brick Friday sale last year) essentially the same as "3x VIP points" (both being 15% off in the end)? Maybe, but we don't get awesome clearance deals, never ever. Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker Quote
Ed Mack Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 Ok Ed. I'm not here for a long time, but i saw it's kind of difficult to make a flip in Europe, so for investment we have to wit EOL only. But with the price, the CAGR seems to climb up like USA (with some few difference). And we have more time for buying some big set, because nobody have the "hurry up" syndrome . Let me clarify. I never said that sets do not show similar growth in non-US countries after EOL. They do. Prices are different, but their CAGR growths are similar. My point was that reselling, due to discounts and cheaper sets, is more of an North American phenomenon IMO and the activity we have seen lately is centralized around American retailers. I don't live in the UK or Europe, but what from I hear on these forums, I just don't see the same sort of fervor when members discuss buying sets in non-US regions. Sent from my iPad using Brickpicker Quote
M4x18 Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 Isn't "10% off on everything" + "5% in VIP points" (like on the European Brick Friday sale last year) essentially the same as "3x VIP points" (both being 15% off in the end)? Maybe, but we don't get awesome clearance deals, never ever. Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker Quote
fatboycarney Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 Hey guys, Breaking this out into its own topic but just went to TRU.ca to check out some other sets and SSD was back in stock. Pulled the trigger as I am not getting caught without one. Not sure if its panic time but as many have said this one seems to be going... might be a short window to get one Quote
fatboycarney Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 oh wow. sorry to reply to my own post but it seems like just one came back in as its out of stock again. Keep your eyes on it if you are interested. They may be finding one offs here and there. Hope my box is in good shape and it actually ships. I will update the thread here Quote
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