Galarnix Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I just found someone ready to part with this set for 600$, sealed. Mostly for long term investing, is this a good pick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I just found someone ready to part with this set for 600$, sealed. Mostly for long term investing, is this a good pick?I think you could spend money better elsewhere. I think this ship has sailed... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinP Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I just found someone ready to part with this set for 600$, sealed. Mostly for long term investing, is this a good pick?Not really. I doubt that the set would go up anymore in value in the next few years and you would not get much profit if you bought it at $600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcbarcelona101 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I just found someone ready to part with this set for 600$, sealed. Mostly for long term investing, is this a good pick?It's a great set, but honestly spending those $600 on current exclusives about to retire would give you a better return in a shorter period of time. There are occasions where investing in a retired set makes sense, but this one is just too old to be one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I just found someone ready to part with this set for 600$, sealed. Mostly for long term investing, is this a good pick? It's a very nice set to own. $600 sealed is a nice price but personally, I rather have a Hogwarts Express or Emerald Night especially for the holidays. 10173 is just too kiddie (which might be good if you have kids) and long for my liking, I'm still never giving up my 10173 because I wanted a long time to finally find one for a decent deal. You will need two motors to power it on track due to the length. For or investing purposes, this set will prob grow 10% -20% per year until a refresh surfaces. It's pretty hard to find MISB. I was lucky and found a used / no box for about $275 (including paying extra for that darn white rabbit, manual 2 & a couple of other pieces) i built a couple of trains. These threads might interest you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galarnix Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Thanks guys! I will pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redghostx Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 It's a very nice set to own. $600 sealed is a nice price but personally, I rather have a Hogwarts Express or Emerald Night especially for the holidays. 10173 is just too kiddie (which might be good if you have kids) and long for my liking, I'm still never giving up my 10173 because I wanted a long time to finally find one for a decent deal. You will need two motors to power it on track due to the length. For or investing purposes, this set will prob grow 10% -20% per year until a refresh surfaces. It's pretty hard to find MISB. I was lucky and found a used / no box for about $275 (including paying extra for that darn white rabbit, manual 2 & a couple of other pieces) i built a couple of trains. These threads might interest you. Why do you need two motors? The one I picked up was a Holiday collection (the one with the blue-gray track additions) but I rigged mine up to be a RC train instead and one motor works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 "Why do you need two motors? The one I picked up was a Holiday collection (the one with the blue-gray track additions) but I rigged mine up to be a RC train instead and one motor works fine." I also use 9v with my trains. due to 10173's total weight (many bricks & elements), i needed two 9v motors to move it smoothly. using 1 motor w/ 10173 will also prob cause it to wear prematurely (working too hard). since 9v lego motors are no produced, i do take caution with mine despite buying them new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redghostx Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 "Why do you need two motors? The one I picked up was a Holiday collection (the one with the blue-gray track additions) but I rigged mine up to be a RC train instead and one motor works fine." I also use 9v with my trains. due to 10173's total weight (many bricks & elements), i needed two 9v motors to move it smoothly. using 1 motor w/ 10173 will also prob cause it to wear prematurely (working too hard). since 9v lego motors are no produced, i do take caution with mine despite buying them new.Ok that makes sense, I never actually ran it with my other 9v trains so I didn't know. Good to know for the future when I convert it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Arrgh... soo many of those I parted when it didn't look like it was anything special beyond the seasonal toy for the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Arrgh... soo many of those I parted when it didn't look like it was anything special beyond the seasonal toy for the year. Which means so many of those I missed out on buying from you when they were a lot cheaper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KShine Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Never had this set to build - just got it, built it - wanted to be excited, but ehh (maybe I just don't get it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nami Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 13 minutes ago, KShine said: Never had this set to build - just got it, built it - wanted to be excited, but ehh (maybe I just don't get it). That's because you built this "holiday" train in March. Should of waited until December..haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorCityMuscle Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 15 hours ago, KShine said: Never had this set to build - just got it, built it - wanted to be excited, but ehh (maybe I just don't get it). would love to see a nice train for under the tree. i voted for the polar express but not sure if it's something that would ever come to fruition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_mafia Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 4 hours ago, MotorCityMuscle said: would love to see a nice train for under the tree. i voted for the polar express but not sure if it's something that would ever come to fruition. Polar Express has been on top of my wish list for years. Glad to hear I'm not alone! Wish they didn't try to re-enter the adult train market with Crocodile. I feel like that's a poor seller and will make them shy away from trains in the future. On the plus side, I Polar Express could appeal to both adults and children, depending on the build difficultly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KShine Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 21 hours ago, KShine said: Never had this set to build - just got it, built it - wanted to be excited, but ehh (maybe I just don't get it). With a fresh eye this morning, I must admit that it is a lot of train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 At one time I was going to BL this set. And just got bored trying to get everything together, and deal with a couple substitutions. I have about 1/3d of it sitting there in a box. Once the newer holiday train came out I was willing to give up on this one. It was really the only holiday set I never picked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KShine Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 22 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said: At one time I was going to BL this set. And just got bored trying to get everything together, and deal with a couple substitutions. I have about 1/3d of it sitting there in a box. Once the newer holiday train came out I was willing to give up on this one. It was really the only holiday set I never picked up. I do have one of the metal wheeled motors for the old electric track - maybe I will set that up (which should be pretty cool). How much does it cost to bricklink the set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I do have one of the metal wheeled motors for the old electric track - maybe I will set that up (which should be pretty cool). How much does it cost to bricklink the set?Just a quick back of the napkin inquiry on BL of only US stores, no instructions, no minifigs, shows $949! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KShine Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said: Just a quick back of the napkin inquiry on BL of only US stores, no instructions, no minifigs, shows $949! Well, that certainly explains the valuations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Well, that certainly explains the valuations.I’ll have to deep dive to see what’s causing the high prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redghostx Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I took mine and concerted it to RC instead (even though I have the 9v kit), that's a good option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskers1236 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 8 hours ago, Alpinemaps said: I’ll have to deep dive to see what’s causing the high prices. 9V parts are not cheap. Also several very rare parts in the set. Just got done revamping a 10173 and put it on BL. Sold pretty quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil B Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 When I BL’ed mine 5 years ago, I think I spent $300 (without 9V parts as they are not part of the 10173 set, but with minifigs and instructions). At that time getting a complete one on EBay (Used) was $500-$600.I think there is one book I couldn’t get, and I spent the most money on the white cat, as that mold was only used in very few sets IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 9V parts are not cheap. Also several very rare parts in the set. Just got done revamping a 10173 and put it on BL. Sold pretty quick. Exactly. The train base is expensive. Other expensive parts the magnetic clips, I think a window, and some common parts in discontinued colors as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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