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10221 - UCS: Super Star Destroyer


Jeff Mack

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The SSD I just picked up at TRU has 50R1 on the seal.  I haven't read through the production number thread, does the R1 mean first production run?  If so, they must have found this one in the back of a warehouse or something.

What TRU did you hit that had a SSD in stock?

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I wouldn't recommend SmartPost or SurePost. SmartPost only covers up to $100 and last time I checked no signature options were available. Not to mention it can be extremely slow. I also don't like how the product moves through different channels, which I feel leaves it open to more damage. More transit time/more people touching it....more potential for damage. For smaller or cheap stuff that doesn't need day definite delivery times then it can be nice option. Basically anytime I get a shipping confirmation from somebody who uses these services I cringe.

Here are some comparisons. These are packed in a box a little larger than the product and using actual dimension/weight.

22lbs 28x22x10 from East Coast to West coast (10435 to 90210). Insured for $650 with sig.

This is the online discount price at usps.com

USPS Priority $83.96

USPS Priority Express $150.44

Standard Post $60.45

Via my shipping account at Express1

USPS Priority $80.38

USPS Priority Express $128.52

Via my Endicia account

USPS Priority $80.39

USPS Priority Express $120.09

Standard Post $48.68

My FedEx Account (I get an extra 5% off of this by using my Amex card)

FedEx Ground $40.10

FedEx Home $47.43

FedEx Express Saver $100.52

FedEx 2Day $132.61

FedEx Standard Overnight $158.91

FedEx First Overnight $295.43

FedEx List rate (If you ship via walk up counter)

FedEx Ground $53.56

FedEx Home $56.66

FedEx Express Saver $152.37

FedEx 2Day $211.83

FedEx Standard Overnight $271.78

FedEx First Overnight $312.84

FBA

Standard (by July 11) $22.40

2day (July 7) $27.60

Next Day (July 7th) $54.75

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Looks like after this set retires, this thread is going to move on from "pointless speculation" to "how do I ship ths #$@&ing thing???"

If you are not careful with the size of the shipping box, then "just buy Fedex ground" could mean almost twice the difference in shipping price...

I was referring to his concern with having insurance. Smartpost can be very useful except for these larger sets that have higher values.
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I'm guessing it was an online return, the TRU's by me don't normally stock exclusives.

Aaaaaarrrrgh! (I think...)

TRU doesn't allow over-the-phone transactions, so I had to arrange a store-to-store transfer, which they do by putting the set on a return truck, moving it to the distribution center, then moving it to the store that requested the transfer. Hoping you managed to find someone else's return, but if it was the one I requested I can only say, "well played." I've got one in the closet already, just wanted a spare I could actually build.

Worst case scenario, I end up with some cash to plunk down on new star destroyers in August. Or is it a worst case if you found a different one, mine still comes through, and I still have to scratch for cash to get the new sets when they come out? Hmm...

In any case, enjoy the spoils. Hoping it turns out to be a good investment when it goes EOL (soon...?). Does anyone have a strong idea when that might be?

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On my Fedex account, shipping from zip 10453 (Bronx) to 90120 (Beverly Hills), with direct signature, declared value $600, 17 LB total shipped weight, 27x24x12 overall dimensions, I am seeing $44.27 rate for Fedex Ground (without discount - $53.99 )

if you declare a value of 500 dollars or more they automatically require signature.To also require signature is just throwing out money

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Aaaaaarrrrgh! (I think...)

TRU doesn't allow over-the-phone transactions, so I had to arrange a store-to-store transfer, which they do by putting the set on a return truck, moving it to the distribution center, then moving it to the store that requested the transfer. Hoping you managed to find someone else's return, but if it was the one I requested I can only say, "well played." I've got one in the closet already, just wanted a spare I could actually build.

Worst case scenario, I end up with some cash to plunk down on new star destroyers in August. Or is it a worst case if you found a different one, mine still comes through, and I still have to scratch for cash to get the new sets when they come out? Hmm...

In any case, enjoy the spoils. Hoping it turns out to be a good investment when it goes EOL (soon...?). Does anyone have a strong idea when that might be?

There will be new SSD's in August?

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if you declare a value of 500 dollars or more they automatically require signature.To also require signature is just throwing out money

But isn't signature required different? That means someon has to sign for it face to face with the fed ex guy. Where as automatic signature you can go online print out a form sign it and tape it on your front door and they will leave it.

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if you declare a value of 500 dollars or more they automatically require signature.To also require signature is just throwing out money

Being stingy over signature confirmation that costs $4 on >$500 deals is just silly IMHO. Again, insurance and signature confirmation are for the SELLERS' peace of mind

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But isn't signature required different? That means someon has to sign for it face to face with the fed ex guy. Where as automatic signature you can go online print out a form sign it and tape it on your front door and they will leave it.

With FedEx you have 3 options for sig: Indirect, Direct and adult.

Indirect is where the customer can sign a door tag and leave it for the driver. The driver can also get a signature from basically anyone in the area, like a neighbor, etc.

Direct is as is from someone at that specific address. Adult sig is from someone over 21 at that address.

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In effect, you can't unselect "direct signature", once DV is above 500. So, you don't really know if it is free :-)

Actually it can save you money. If you sell something that is DV'd at $250 and you add sig it will be more expensive than if you just DV it at $500. It can make filing a claim more difficult but if you have account rep they will usually just look the other way.

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Actually it can save you money. If you sell something that is DV'd at $250 and you add sig it will be more expensive than if you just DV it at $500. It can make filing a claim more difficult but if you have account rep they will usually just look the other way.

This does not work when printing the label via eBay as you get an error when entering DV > actual sale price.

 

 

Direct signature is basically free for DV's $500 or greater. So no extra money is wasted.

 

Care to explain ? eBay label still shows $3.75 for direct signature even when the item is sold for >$500

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This does not work when printing the label via eBay as you get an error when entering DV > actual sale price.

 

 

 

Care to explain ? eBay label still shows $3.75 for direct signature even when the item is sold for >$500

I can't speak of ebay pricing, etc, but if you do it online at FedEx or via your FedEx shipping software it will do it.

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