LegoManiacc Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) Tell her you accidentally bought an all-inclusive massage. Oops! "Accidently" reminds me of the exchange in The Last Boy Scout after Bruce Willis catches his wife and ex-friend. Edited March 10, 2015 by LegoManiacc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biking_tiger Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Accidents happen... And you will get your money back--and more--if you are patient. This one is going long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tballw32 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I've actually always asked myself how one can - exactly - buy something "accidentally". Maybe you could ask her how she did it. Knowing this could help me understand those "accidental" buyers on my ebay auctions better. Thx She just saw the auction and thought the price looked decent compared to other listings and entered the bid thinking she wouldn't win. Just impulsive. She is an eBay buyer who sees a low price on an auction and gets invested in it. When she gets outbid, she thinks, "well just $5 more isn't a big deal" and doesn't adhere to a set ceiling to what she's willing to pay. She enjoys the chase of an auction. She's a seller's dream buyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veegs Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 My wife accidentally bought one for $350 plus shipping on ebay. I have know idea how she accidentally bid on this. Now I'm stuck with it. How much is this expected to appreciate around halloween? I'd like to at least break even after fees for this "accident." Why not hold it until next Halloween and make a decent profit? Prices aren't going to go down, and I don't think the set has come close to hitting a plateau. Like Darn buying a bunch of TH, I don't think investors buying in the low to mid $300 range is all that crazy. Could easily be selling for $600-800 or more in another 12-24 months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biking_tiger Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 She just saw the auction and thought the price looked decent compared to other listings and entered the bid thinking she wouldn't win. Just impulsive. She is an eBay buyer who sees a low price on an auction and gets invested in it. When she gets outbid, she thinks, "well just $5 more isn't a big deal" and doesn't adhere to a set ceiling to what she's willing to pay. She enjoys the chase of an auction. She's a seller's dream buyer. This is why auctions for popular items often go above BIN prices. Not to mention the idea you just might get a "deal" because the final price is unknown. From NPR yesterday, a fascinating listen/read for anyone in business (or education, or life in general): How Do You Get People To Work Harder? Keep The Reward A Secret 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciglione Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Maybe we can use this information? Let's say... we put up an ad on ebay where people can bid on Lone Ranger lego sets with a black sheet over it. All the information they get is there are either 2 or 4 Lone Ranger sets underneath the sheet. Have fun with the bidding people! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwray Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Can't do it, because it's too much like a lottery. From ebay's policies: Examples of listings that are not allowed: A listing with the title, "Mystery cash $$all cash$$ only 20 envelopes." "I am offering you the chance to win a brand new, in box, Xbox 360." A listing with the title, "Raffle Tickets for a $300 GAS CARD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciglione Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Thanks for popping my balloon Johnwray! We (people owning Lone Ranger sets) are doomed. There is no easy way out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locutus001 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Also owning Lone Ranger Sets... I still haven't given up hope to see at least some cash... (+10%...). Also a new western theme might help??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciglione Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Also owning Lone Ranger Sets... I still haven't given up hope to see at least some cash... (+10%...). Also a new western theme might help??? I admire your faith and endurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Brickowski Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 She just saw the auction and thought the price looked decent compared to other listings and entered the bid thinking she wouldn't win. Just impulsive. This does not at all sound like "accidental". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tballw32 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 This does not at all sound like "accidental". Her words, not mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
znjndmawn Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) Need some advice. I'm not sure if this is the correct thread for this. If not, I apologize. Someone would like to trade his 10225 R2D2 for my 10228 Haunted House. I know that currently the HH is priced higher than R2 but with the upcoming SW film R2 might overtake HH. On the other hand, HH might also surge because of the upcoming Scooby Doo sets and CMS zombies w/c complement the set. These are for investment purposes. I currently have 4 HH and 0 R2 if that matters. Edited March 24, 2015 by znjndmawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathBuilder Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Trade and ask for the difference in value (based on BL or BP or ebay or some other way agreed upon you both) as cash added or via other sets. I do not recommend just trading 1-1. Or sell a HH and use part of the money to buy an R2. Or do nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neosphinx Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Need some advice. I'm not sure if this is the correct thread for this. If not, I apologize. Someone would like to trade his 10225 R2D2 for my 10228 Haunted House. I know that currently the HH is priced higher than R2 but with the upcoming SW film R2 might overtake HH. On the other hand, HH might also surge because of the upcoming Scooby Doo sets and CMS zombies w/c complement the set. These are for investment purposes. I currently have 4 HH and 0 R2 if that matters. Do not get rid of your HH!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
znjndmawn Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Trade and ask for the difference in value (based on BL or BP or ebay or some other way agreed upon you both) as cash added or via other sets. I do not recommend just trading 1-1. Or sell a HH and use part of the money to buy an R2. Or do nothing. It seems that there is a significant difference between HH and R2 in eBay and Bricklink. I initially just checked Amazon where the difference was only $20. It does make sense not to do a straight swap as you mentioned since we should base it on the set's current value and not perceived future value. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asharerin Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 OK who bought the last 17 that Mayberry had for sale on ebay today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 OK who bought the last 17 that Mayberry had for sale on ebay today? What was the price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) What was the price? $429.67 which was the lowest price currently on eBay. Edited April 3, 2015 by dcdfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Don't know what else to say, but from personal experience, this bad boy is a movin' and a shakin'. Lots of gawkers, watchers, and inquiries about stock levels and possible sales for multiples. Either the foreign market has caught on and the big boys are selling beyond their stock levels, or some resellers still want these in their stores, even at $400+. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waddamon Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 As supply diminishes each subsequent halloween will be solid increases in price. I will not be parting with mine for quite some time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue leader Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Good Sign: Used HH sets are selling for 2x retail. In April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binici Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 What is the highest value you all see this hitting? I regret not purchasing more than two when I had the chance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asharerin Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 What time frame? I think $500 USD shipped this year is a good target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zskid00 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 We may never see another Haunted House in this scale again. I don't know if people are willing to pay $1K for a set like this but I'm sure it will climb steadily in the next few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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