Anti Reseller Stickers on Lego

[botchy123]

1 minute ago, Average Guy said:

They can't comprehend that because they get paid by an employer. You don't get paid by an employer and they will never understand that.

No i did'nt mean it like that. I meant it that because of the attitude of your bosses ( not him ) i have decided to give my business to your competition who are more than willing to accept my money. 

[lazuli16]

18 minutes ago, Average Guy said:

Really? About what year do you think that was?

 This is on my cragger command ship (don't judge).  Bought it last year. It was also on the helicopter hospital set (a Walmart exclusive). 

[grabbitfast]

The whole scenario is ridiculous Smyths and Toys r Us are the Lego Police in the UK constantly cancelling orders for 3 or more of the Same Lego set,easily bypassed of course by collecting 2 in each store.

A few weeks ago I managed to pick up 4 of the same Lego duplo sets and four monopoly sets no one blinked an eyelid.

[Val-E]

Apparently, Nexo will have its own exclusive warning sticker saying; "If you bought this at full RRP, call 1-800 FRUITCAKE for urgent psychological help."

Edited January 8, 2017 by Val-E

[Average Guy]

22 minutes ago, lazuli16 said:

 This is on my cragger command ship (don't judge).  Bought it last year. It was also on the helicopter hospital set (a Walmart exclusive). 

I have several Cragger Ships from Kmart at 50%. It's one of few Chima kits I like. 

Thanks for the pic.

[terrymc4677]

I just called the number out of curiosity. It was for the Shopko ethics and illegal activity hotline. I hung up.

[botchy123]

6 minutes ago, grabbitfast said:

The whole scenario is ridiculous Smyths and Toys r Us are the Lego Police in the UK constantly cancelling orders for 3 or more of the Same Lego set,easily bypassed of course by collecting 2 in each store.

A few weeks ago I managed to pick up 4 of the same Lego duplo sets and four monopoly sets no one blinked an eyelid.

God, i could write a book about it honestly. Here is another one -

Out food shopping with the Mrs. So as you do, i say " i'll just go and have a look in the Toy isle darling "

Head into the toy isle and there were about 30 x 75034 for about £4 each. I don't have a basket so head off outside to get a trolley, put the sets in the trolley and head off to checkout. Instead of putting them all on the conveyor belt thing i give her 1 set and say " i have 30 in total to pay for ". 

Lady on the till says " what do you want all them for ? " my reply is " what's it to do with you ? ". Next thing she picks up a microphone and blurts out over the tanoy system" manager to till xxx and security please ". Now i have half the supermarket staring at me.

Two minutes later 2 security guys turns up and a minute later the manager. " What is the problem ? "

I respond " there is none "

Lady on the till says "he is trying to buy xxx amount of these" and the manager says " what is wrong with that ? " 

I pay and head off into the sunset. You could'nt make it up !

[Ed Mack]

38 minutes ago, lazuli16 said:

 This is on my cragger command ship (don't judge).  Bought it last year. It was also on the helicopter hospital set (a Walmart exclusive). 

Well everybody should call that number to report that it was being sold at the local  LEGO store, Target and Toys R Us.

[AZNSalinas96]

@terrymc4677 I took this out of daily deals, would probably do better as it's own thread.
I hope those stickers are easy to come off.

Nothing can withstand my hairdryer and tweezers

[c_rpg]

This is pathetic. You would think they would have something better to do.

[Lordoflego]

2 hours ago, Bold-Arrow said:

those are used to deter theft not reselling. 

I really think this applies in this situation.

[brickbuilder77]

20 minutes ago, AZNSalinas96 said:

Nothing can withstand my hairdryer and tweezers

 

Even those terrible metal securtiy tags?

[AZNSalinas96]

Even those terrible metal securtiy tags?

I have yet to encounter such a foe

[brickbuilder77]

1 minute ago, AZNSalinas96 said:

I have yet to encounter such a foe

 

Damn, you got my hopes up of removing 6 from Tydirium shuttle boxes then

[jaisonline]

Calling walmart.com support is painful.  after waiting on-hold for a rep, good luck getting someone who understands the sticker.

 

48 minutes ago, Ed Mack said:

Well everybody should call that number to report that it was being sold at the local  LEGO store, Target and Toys R Us.

 

1 hour ago, lazuli16 said:

 This is on my cragger command ship (don't judge).  Bought it last year. It was also on the helicopter hospital set (a Walmart exclusive). 

 

[nolanfan34]

They are to deter theft. Fred Meyer in my neck of the woods has a similar sticker to Wal-Mart. I'm not sure how effective they are really - one seller at BrickCon was reselling all kinds of sets with the sticker on them.

[zak001]

1 hour ago, brickbuilder77 said:

Even those terrible metal securtiy tags?

Have heat gun, will travel. They melt right off just like the rest. Does take maybe 10 seconds longer to finish the job due to the way they peel, which is probably the intent.

[brickbuilder77]

19 minutes ago, zak001 said:

Have heat gun, will travel. They melt right off just like the rest. Does take maybe 10 seconds longer to finish the job due to the way they peel, which is probably the intent.

Will travel, awesome. What time can I expect you to land, I would be happy to pay you but unfortunatly all my cash is tied up in lego ?

Thank you for the advice, I will have a look for a heat gun on the bay

[Curtis]

Well everybody should call that number to report that it was being sold at the local  LEGO store, Target and Toys R Us.

Hahaha! Yes! I appreciate the literal interpretation here. It would be fun to call with a very concerned alarmist tone and start listing off all the places you can find, in real time, that sell that set.

I can hear it now, after listing off the obvious stores..."Oh sh1t Charlie at Walmart! I just found this set online for sale at Barnes and Noble also! This is an epidemic! What are we going to do to stop these shady companies from also selling your exclusive item?!? I think you need to get a manager on the phone with us right away Charlie!"

Ha.