Bold-Arrow Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 ^^ They run scripts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I wonder if Target even had any or if it was another website blip. I see 5 transitions into "available", each lasting between 1 to 3 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscheaf Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 The only people that are going to get this set are people with scripts. So since I have zero chance, I just call it retired and move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstegman Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Yea HH need's to come back or be listed as retired, I want to either stop hoping or get one this back and froth drives me crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biking_tiger Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 The only people that are going to get this set are people with scripts. So since I have zero chance, I just call it retired and move on. What is a script? A bit of code they've written to order once it pops up as available? I didn't even know this was possible. (Showing my ignorance, of course.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Niko Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) What is a script? A bit of code they've written to order once it pops up as available? I didn't even know this was possible. (Showing my ignorance, of course.) It constantly checks if the page changes to In Stock, then notifies them Edited October 13, 2014 by TJ488 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 What is a script? A bit of code they've written to order once it pops up as available? I didn't even know this was possible. (Showing my ignorance, of course.) Most common is a script that checks for in-stock status and/or price change and send email/text. Scripting order placement is somewhat of a next level thing, though i am sure someone has it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 HH minimum price (shipped, NISB) crossed psychologically important 2x MSRP mark on Amazon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoManiacc Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Most common is a script that checks for in-stock status and/or price change and send email/text. Scripting order placement is somewhat of a next level thing, though i am sure someone has it. I've got a script (allinone.bat) setup that checks stock, orders, lists, boxes and ships. I also have a 2nd script setup that spends all the money (wife.bat) 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Bomb Squad Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 HH minimum price (shipped, NISB) crossed psychologically important 2x MSRP mark on Amazon I really wish the VC would hit this mark........soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 One FBA seller has 20 at $388, gonna be a minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I've got a script (allinone.bat) setup that checks stock, orders, lists, boxes and ships. ... If not for Amazon labeling requirements, I can see this being actually done via FBA. If you don't care about comingling, then it is probably already possible. Anyone ordered from retailers straight to Amazon FBA? P.S. Speaking of scripts - anyone read this http://www.amazon.com/Daemon-Daniel-Suarez/dp/0451228731 ? kinda silly, but fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 One FBA seller has 20 at $388, gonna be a minute. If everyone below him gets eaten, i am sure he will re-price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 If not for Amazon labeling requirements, I can see this being actually done via FBA. If you don't care about comingling, then it is probably already possible. Anyone ordered from retailers straight to Amazon not doable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 not doable all right, few mindstorms to do the repackaging and done :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zskid00 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I really wish the VC would hit this mark........soon. It's not even close is it? Going to hold this one until one year from now. Hopefully it makes some progress then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfiepops Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 My October 1st order arrived yesterday, seal code 38S4 My Oct 1st order arrived today. Same code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buggy Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 My 6. october order is still BackOrdered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33Lego Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 It's not even close is it? Going to hold this one until one year from now. Hopefully it makes some progress then. There are some lucky people here that picked them up @ 60 ... wish my TRU had them at that time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zskid00 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Yeah, I'm pretty sure I snagged all of mine for $60-80 but this one has been a slow climber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waddamon Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Yeah, I'm pretty sure I snagged all of mine for $60-80 but this one has been a slow climber. Really, It retired the 29th of November 2013. Average price between Amazon and Ebay is about $140-145.00 Based on a retail purchase price that is an 11 month appreciation of 40-45% gross ROR. I am glad I am not any of your investment advisor as that is a pretty solid Rate of Return for an asset, and cannot really be beat for the risk that is taken. How many stock market investors have that kind of return had you stayed in over the same time period, I'll answer it, 3.82% over the same time period (with a ton of risk). I do think the expectations of investors or flippers here are pretty far out there. That is an awesome 11 month return. I think the problem for many people in evaluating the quality of these returns is that you are measuring a hundred dollars. This for many people won't even pay your gas or electric bill every month. That being said these sets should be looked at appropriately. Along those same time lines if you look at the Lion Chi Temple it is far outperforming this Vampyre Castle as the Lion Chi has not even officially retired yet.... I have twice as many castles as I do Chi sets. I had no Chi sets until the Target clearance. I am glad I picked them up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscheaf Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Really, It retired the 29th of November 2013. Average price between Amazon and Ebay is about $140-145.00 Based on a retail purchase price that is an 11 month appreciation of 40-45% gross ROR. I am glad I am not any of your investment advisor as that is a pretty solid Rate of Return for an asset, and cannot really be beat for the risk that is taken. How many stock market investors have that kind of return had you stayed in over the same time period, I'll answer it, 3.82% over the same time period (with a ton of risk). I do think the expectations of investors or flippers here are pretty far out there. That is an awesome 11 month return. I think the problem for many people in evaluating the quality of these returns is that you are measuring a hundred dollars. This for many people won't even pay your gas or electric bill every month. That being said these sets should be looked at appropriately. Along those same time lines if you look at the Lion Chi Temple it is far outperforming this Vampyre Castle as the Lion Chi has not even officially retired yet.... I have twice as many castles as I do Chi sets. I had no Chi sets until the Target clearance. I am glad I picked them up. My gas and electric bill combined is under $100 for 9-10 months out of the year. Just sayin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Bomb Squad Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) Once you calculate fees and shipping cost that 40-45% goes to about 10-15%. Oh, I forgot about the Tax you paid for that set...Now your under 10%...you didn't make ****. The reason I mentioned the VC in the HH topic is because I'm hoping with the retirement of the HH, the VC would follow in its path. Edited October 13, 2014 by Miami Bomb Squad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Once you calculate fees and shipping cost that 40-45% goes to about 10-15%. The reason I mentioned the VC in the HH topic is because I'm hoping with the retirement of the HH, the VC would follow in its path. TRU clearance played a good part in slowing down VC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waddamon Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 My gas and electric bill combined is under $100 for 9-10 months out of the year. Just sayin. Where do you live and can I move there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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