Devo Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelgazra Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 Appreciate the response..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lego_Monsters Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmajenga Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Zelgazra said: I believe they get 30% off everything. Damnnnn... this is where I need to send a resume! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegooch49 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 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..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I don't think the BTP drop shippers use auctions only BIN also Some of those sold DO are not lego. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waddamon Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I'll sell you one for 475. Not a solicitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 I appreciate the offer....need to find one more in my price range....I know its a pipe dream....but we can dream... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waddamon Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 The dream lives on. I'll forever kick myself for returning 8, due to minor corner creasing to Target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BricksBrotha Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 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 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 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.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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