cflannagan Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 Can someone opine in on the investment potential for CITY sets? I understand that CITY is basically a "evergreen" theme, and a police set is going to be released ever now and then. Even at 31% off, I'm not sure about its investment potential.. Quote
Grolim Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 Can someone opine in on the investment potential for CITY sets? I understand that CITY is basically a "evergreen" theme, and a police set is going to be released ever now and then. Even at 31% off, I'm not sure about its investment potential.. Good questions. I recently had an opportunity to pick some of these up heavily discounted (35%) but didn't as I had the same reservations. Quote
cflannagan Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 Nice, just checked on set 7744 (Police Headquarters), which retailed for $89.99, are going for $200+ NISB at ebay http://www.ebay.com/csc/i.html?LH_ItemCondition=3&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=7744+lego&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc Supposedly, 7498 is similar to 7744, yet this didn't seem to hurt the CAGR of 7744 much (11.98%) Quote
Legodog Posted February 8, 2013 Author Posted February 8, 2013 I think I will get a couple. Maybe pair them with the Fire Station 7208 and sell them as a set. Quote
Grolim Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 Nice, just checked on set 7744 (Police Headquarters), which retailed for $89.99, are going for $200+ NISB at ebay http://www.ebay.com/csc/i.html?LH_ItemCondition=3&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=7744+lego&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc Supposedly, 7498 is similar to 7744, yet this didn't seem to hurt the CAGR of 7744 much (11.98%) Hmm, that does look good. Might have to see if that deal comes back locally and get a couple. Quote
justgod Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 Of course Amazon raised the price before I could get to Target today. Dang it! Quote
Talon Posted February 10, 2013 Posted February 10, 2013 7498 Police Station on Amazon at $70.24 which is 30% off This isn't yet showing up on the Amazon discount list. Not a bad price and within $10 of the lowest I've ever seen it plus the extra 3% for using an amazon card. The problem with this is it is just another police station so it seems like one is always available. I actually like the forest police station better for investment purposes because it is more unique! Quote
justgod Posted February 10, 2013 Posted February 10, 2013 Hope this stays until tomorrow. I need to get to Target! Thanks for the post. Quote
c666187 Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 7498 Police Station on Amazon at $70.24 which is 30% off This isn't yet showing up on the Amazon discount list. Not a bad price and within $10 of the lowest I've ever seen it plus the extra 3% for using an amazon card. The problem with this is it is just another police station so it seems like one is always available. I actually like the forest police station better for investment purposes because it is more unique! Wish I would have had the luggage space for the one I seen for $50 in Vegas a couple weeks ago. Quote
deanearp Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 Wish I would have had the luggage space for the one I seen for $50 in Vegas a couple weeks ago. That would be one of those times where you MAKE space :-). Quote
stephen_rockefeller Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 Or just ship it home for 10-15 bucks. Quote
eracine Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 I just picked it up for 69 on amazon the other day. Does Amazon have a system for when things get reduced or put on sale. Is it just random or weekly? Seems like you need to monitor it all the time. Quote
exciter1 Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 Message or chat with Amazon customer support and give them your order number and let them know what the current price is. I've had them refund the difference when the price changes several times. Quote
c666187 Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 Or just ship it home for 10-15 bucks. I actually bought another suitcase that week to bring home all of my lego finds, and this set did not make the cut. Sending it home might have been a good choice... Quote
TheOrcKing Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 Currently this set is listed for $68.99 (31% off, save $31). Pretty good savings if I say so myself. Quick link. Quote
Talon Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 I wouldn't purchase the Police Station thinking it will be a big return because Lego seems to always have at least one at retail. Through December they had three different police stations if you include the Forest police station. Police stations are one of Lego's 'evergreen' products, they will always have one available. That being said I did purchase two of these in December when it was $57 at Target online. Quote
TheOrcKing Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 That's true. There will always be a LEGO Police Force about, and this one is a so-so one. Not bad but also not particularly outstanding either. Still, $30 off of a $100 set isn't so bad. Quote
TheOrcKing Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 Currently listed for $68.40 (32% off, save $31.59) Not bad for a $100 set, doncha think? I can't see this one go any lower though. Maybe 35% off but that's pushing it. Whatever, buy it or don't. You know what you like. Quote
justgod Posted March 27, 2013 Posted March 27, 2013 Target has dropped their price to $68.40. Time to break out the red card.... Quote
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