Modular Pricing

[Devo]

Curiosity question.....I have been searching ebay for the past few months trying to find modulars (specifically a town hall) I have noticed a few things that I am curious about. How are individuals selling current modulars at 30-40 dollars below retail? I have been following one seller and they list a modular (like detectives office) at auction....been selling around 125-135 and offering free shipping on top. Am I missing a modular sell somewhere? How can they be making money on selling this way (legally of course)? Just thought I would ask......MODS please move if not an appropriate forum.
 

[Zelgazra]

You do see modulars on sale once in a while, but I'd hazard a guess they're utilizing some giftcard magic and cashback options to get their prices down enough that they can make $5 on a sale. Hard to comprehend why anyone would bother for such tiny margins, but I suppose those margins are still better than putting the money in a bank. They may also be a Lego employee, or know one personally. I believe they get 30% off everything. 

[Devo]

Appreciate the response.....

[Lego_Monsters]

This seller does this, but on a larger scale. You add all those margins up and you'll make a good living out of it.

Edited May 25, 2017 by Lego_Monsters

[jimmajenga]

2 hours ago, Zelgazra said:

I believe they get 30% off everything. 

Damnnnn... this is where I need to send a resume!

[thegooch49]

It can also be a way to spend money to get things like credit card perks. Some credit card churners get some awesome perks once they hit a minimum spend. If that minimum spend is thousands of dollars, buying a somewhat big ticket item like this and breaking even or making close to nothing can help subsidize the churn.....

[Pseudoty]

I don't think the BTP drop shippers use auctions only BIN also Some of those sold DO are not lego.

[Devo]

Appreciate all the posts.....always good to learn  new things.....I teach high school so I am always telling my students life is about learning. Wish I taught a business class....would have some great discussions about lego.....and why the classroom needs a town hall  

Edited May 26, 2017 by Devo

[waddamon]

I'll sell you one for 475.  Not a solicitation.

[Devo]

I appreciate the offer....need to find one more in my price range....I know its a pipe dream....but we can dream...

[waddamon]

The dream lives on. I'll forever kick myself for returning 8, due to minor corner creasing to Target.

[BricksBrotha]

17 minutes ago, waddamon said:

The dream lives on. I'll forever kick myself for returning 8, due to minor corner creasing to Target.

? Oh my ?

[Devo]

54 minutes ago, waddamon said:

The dream lives on. I'll forever kick myself for returning 8, due to minor corner creasing to Target.

That would hurt a bit.......I would take one that has a crushed box/imaginary box/tie dyed box....