10188 - UCS: Death Star

[fantomas007]

13 minutes ago, Val-E said:

I don´t agree. RRP of the new one is 499 and it will not be available outside SAH until at least January. Some people still don´t know it is out and Xmas is coming.

To me that means there is still a window to sell it for 450-500 euros between now and then. I sold 2 for well above 500 in the past 3 months - maye I got lucky but the demand is there. 

You must be very lucky man, because only idiot will pay EUR 500 for the old version, after the new version is already announced. In my view, the acceptable price for 10188 is maximum EUR 360. Because even in this part of Europe you are able to buy exclusive sets for 15-20 % discounts, so its a question of time when new DS will be available for example in Toysrus for EUR 400. In my country there is no chance to sell more than 5 pieces of such expensive set for children as present before Xmas, and AFOLs knows the reality. So only impatient children with rich parents or very crazy AFOL will buy the old version for more than EUR 400.

[Val-E]

I prefer to call them "valued customers". Apparently, there´s one born every minute!

[Ciglione]

I have no clue about the secondary lego market in Korea. Maybe there is still demand for DS and it is not as hoarded as in Europe.

If you want to know. I did not buy and do not plan to buy any set from the money I got for 10188. I keep it apart for a rainy day. Investing in Lego has taught me one thing. If you need the money due to unforseen circumstances. It is very difficult to liquidate when you want. There are too many factors that one is depending on.  

[BrickLegacy]

Gang - this is WAAAAY off topic.  Let's bring it back to our beloved 10188.

[tyclin]

26 minutes ago, BrickLegacy said:

Gang - this is WAAAAY off topic.  Let's bring it back to our beloved 10188.

You don't see how much "pain" death star has brought upon the investors? 10188 is no longer 10188. Money is no longer money because investors feel 10188=Money.

[Alpinemaps]

1 hour ago, BrickLegacy said:

Gang - this is WAAAAY off topic.  Let's bring it back to our beloved 10188.

And I guess I'll be mod #2 to say the same thing.  No politics, please.  Discuss 10188 in this thread, or don't discuss anything.

[KShine]

1 hour ago, BrickLegacy said:

Gang - this is WAAAAY off topic.  Let's bring it back to our beloved 10188.

 

Just now, Alpinemaps said:

And I guess I'll be mod #2 to say the same thing.  No politics, please.  Discuss 10188 in this thread, or don't discuss anything.

At least you guys are being fair (cleaning up both sides) - I was starting to think that this thread was "rigged".

[shawry1985]

How much should I be looking to buy one of these, for my own collection just getting into Lego and think this set looks good

[Val-E]

4 minutes ago, shawry1985 said:

How much should I be looking to buy one of these, for my own collection just getting into Lego and think this set looks good

Judging by the desperation of some to sell their stash, your message inbox should soon be getting plenty of traffic!

[Furious_george]

Was thinking the same myself. Never been a big fan of the set but what the hell. Anyone who cares to message tho remember I live waaaaay down under.

[Val-E]

30 minutes ago, Furious_george said:

Was thinking the same myself. Never been a big fan of the set but what the hell. Anyone who cares to message tho remember I live waaaaay down under.

Change your flag to Germany, insist on a free shipping price and you´re sorted.

[Furious_george]

5 minutes ago, Val-E said:

Change your flag to Germany, insist on a free shipping price and you´re sorted.

Your an ideas man.

[Ciglione]

Just now, Furious_george said:

Your an ideas man.

No... I think he is more a cuusoo man.

[GhostDad]

6 hours ago, Alpinemaps said:

And I guess I'll be mod #2 to say the same thing.  No politics, please.  Discuss 10188 in this thread, or don't discuss anything.

I hate to say it, but I think the no politics rule makes sense for this site.  Even though I break it sometimes.  Tomorrow I should probably just stay away from the internet.

[shortyz]

hey lets look on the bright side, the new one is 100$ more.

[Seeyounexttuesday]

Can anyone point me towards a box of suitable size to sell one of these for sale on eBay uk plz

Edited November 12, 2016 by Seeyounexttuesday

[Val-E]

30 minutes ago, Seeyounexttuesday said:

Can anyone point me towards a box of suitable size to sell one of these for sale on eBay uk plz

60x52x18 IIRC. You want to get an original lego box if possible to keep it in good nick.

[Seeyounexttuesday]

47 minutes ago, Val-E said:

60x52x18 IIRC. You want to get an original lego box if possible to keep it in good nick.

Yeah I know it's size, but all the boxes I'm finding are either two small or at least 1 dimension is way too big ? I've found some places that make custom size boxes, but they're like 7 quid a box ? plus delivery. If I buy 17 I can get it down to four quid a box, but I don't think I have room to store 17 large, empty shipping boxes

[Highlander]

24 minutes ago, Seeyounexttuesday said:

Yeah I know it's size, but all the boxes I'm finding are either two small or at least 1 dimension is way too big  I've found some places that make custom size boxes, but they're like 7 quid a box  plus delivery. If I buy 17 I can get it down to four quid a box, but I don't think I have room to store 17 large, empty shipping boxes

If you have a box thats too big, cut the box down to fit.

This is what i do to get a snug fit, you end up with longer overlaps that make the box stronger, i sold one in its original lego box & then double boxed it.

 

[Seeyounexttuesday]

2 minutes ago, Highlander said:

If you have a box thats too big, cut the box down to fit.

This is what i do to get a snug fit, you end up with longer overlaps that make the box stronger, i sold one in its original lego box & then double boxed it.

 

Good idea, I never thought of that. If I can't find a suitable box in five days or so I'll give this a go

[Wildemar]

Available now at TRU Germany.  

http://www.toysrus.de/product/index.jsp?productId=7665651

[Val-E]

Hilarious. Do they have any SSD´s or Red 5´s too?

[Ciglione]

1 minute ago, Val-E said:

Hilarious. Do they have any SSD´s or Red 5´s too?

Soon, in a Lego Store near you.

[Val-E]

maybe they are 75159´s and they just put the wrong photo up. Easy enough mistake to make.

[Legojona]

Just now, Val-E said:

maybe they are 75159´s and they just put the wrong photo up. Easy enough mistake to make.

Would be a good deal then