$20 on joe vs dan Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Many thought the China region sets were pretty fantastic...and hopeful that the sets would eventually be released worldwide (this could still happen); and in the mean-time the sets have been popping up in the US (some Independent Brick stores and ofcourse Ebay) ranging from $150-$200 (relatively modest gains given shipping). That said...many believed that these sets would get a big run-up leading into Chinese New Years (this past Tue). That did not happen. I am wondering why...great sets...global popularity...and global holiday lead-up (that often includes gifts/red envelopes) [hoping this thread captures for prosterity some of the mis-judged expectations...feel free to post other examples that come to mind] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickshopper Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, $20 on joe vs dan said: Many thought the China region sets were pretty fantastic...and hopeful that the sets would eventually be released worldwide (this could still happen); and in the mean-time the sets have been popping up in the US (some Independent Brick stores and ofcourse Ebay) ranging from $150-$200 (relatively modest gains given shipping). That said...many believed that these sets would get a big run-up leading into Chinese New Years (this past Tue). That did not happen. I am wondering why...great sets...global popularity...and global holiday lead-up (that often includes gifts/red envelopes) [hoping this thread captures for prosterity some of the mis-judged expectations...feel free to post other examples that come to mind] $20 on joe vs dan you are dumb and have incredibly unrealistic expectations. Yesterday I found a 5 $ bill I was hoping it would be worth 10 $ by time I got home or maybe even a 100 $...That didnt happen. You have a lot to learn about lego investing, supply demand, reality, reselling, value etc 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickvoyeur Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Brickshopper said: $20 on joe vs dan you are dumb and have incredibly unrealistic expectations. Yesterday I found a 5 $ bill I was hoping it would be worth 10 $ by time I got home or maybe even a 100 $...That didnt happen. You have a lot to learn about lego investing, supply demand, reality, reselling, value etc Also, Lauren Cohan didn't respond to my romantic advances no matter how many times I tweeted her professing my love lust. Guess I'll try Kaley Cuoco.. my silver medal. Also ² ... Brick Bank selling window closed quickly and it didn't become the next Town Hall Edited February 7, 2019 by brickvoyeur 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 What did Nine Inch Nails say? "Now doesn't that make you feel better?" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iahawks550 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 My Star Trek Enterprises from Mega Bloks still suck. 5 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lodibricks Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 While I don't have high expectations, I tend to think/hope seasonal sets will see a boost every Valentine's, Halloween & Xmas, so I can't fault the logic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$20 on joe vs dan Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 40 minutes ago, Brickshopper said: $20 on joe vs dan you are dumb and have incredibly unrealistic expectations. Yesterday I found a 5 $ bill I was hoping it would be worth 10 $ by time I got home or maybe even a 100 $...That didnt happen. You have a lot to learn about lego investing, supply demand, reality, reselling, value etc "dumb"? What are you 5 years old? Go back to playing Duplo...the adults are talking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, lodibricks said: While I don't have high expectations, I tend to think/hope seasonal sets will see a boost every Valentine's, Halloween & Xmas, so I can't fault the logic. I wish, this has been working in the opposite direction the past few years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Twain Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Not widely known outside of China beyond AFOL, and this audience isn’t one to overpay for novelty of a holiday, like a grandparent dropping x5 rrp on a Minecraft set for Timmy just because of Xmas.Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker Forum mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Making bank on 1/2 of sets in my basement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicSpeed Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 2019 Conversation Hearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 2 hours ago, iahawks550 said: My Star Trek Enterprises from Mega Bloks still suck. Yep...That was probably my worst investment ever. How many did they make? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iahawks550 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I have no idea, but at least a dozen more than what people want. I just looked, and it's actually still available at Amazon. I really had no idea that was still the case. It's a cool set, but my last purchase of one was almost two years ago, and I thought that was the end of it's life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincevaughn Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Yep...That was probably my worst investment ever. How many did they make?Too many, but good news they will always have demand. That bun just needs more time in the oven. Not going for vulcan but maybe low earth orbit to dump them...Sent from my ancient phone using Brickpicker Forum mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migration Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 What did Nine Inch Nails say? "Now doesn't that make you feel better?" The pigs have won tonight Now they can all sleep soundlyAnd everything is alright My ears are still ringing from that concert in 1994 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$20 on joe vs dan Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 I didn't sell 2 Emmets and Wyldstyles for for $75 each because my son just popped the tabs on all three....Crap!???? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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