DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Question: is it worth it to pick up a crushed box at msrp? Thanks Abso-freakin-lutely. You will make some money! Quote
Quacs Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Question: is it worth it to pick up a crushed box at msrp? Thanks Two questions: 1.) Is the set retired? 2.) How desirable is the set? Retired sets that are desirable will still sell for near eBay's NISB price. I just sold an opened Harry Potter set with all the interior bags sealed, the instructions, and the sticker sheet for the NISB price. I think it gets a little trickier with sets that aren't retired unless it's heavily discounted from MSRP. Although like anything else, there are probably exceptions. Quote
DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Two questions: 1.) Is the set retired? 2.) How desirable is the set? Retired sets that are desirable will still sell for near eBay's NISB price. I just sold an opened Harry Potter set with all the interior bags sealed, the instructions, and the sticker sheet for the NISB price. I think it gets a little trickier with sets that aren't retired unless it's heavily discounted from MSRP. Although like anything else, there are probably exceptions. I assumed he meant the Crawler. Lol. If you didn't, Quacs post by all means is the the much more correct answer. Quote
wesman888 Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Someone is selling the 41999 for 350 and I asked if he would sell for 250 and he counter back at 300. Should I get it at 300? Quote
DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Someone is selling the 41999 for 350 and I asked if he would sell for 250 and he counter back at 300. Should I get it at 300? With free shipping I would. I think you will be able to flip or hold and make money. Within a few weeks without a wave, the price will rise about 400 again. Quote
studontop Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Thanks for the reply DIIM and Quacs. Lol, yeah I meant the crawler. Picked up a beat up box at msrp. If I can't sell it, I'll just gble and open it up. Might get a lucky plate! Haha Quote
Quacs Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Thanks for the reply DIIM and Quacs. Lol, yeah I meant the crawler. Picked up a beat up box at msrp. If I can't sell it, I'll just gble and open it up. Might get a lucky plate! Haha Sorry guys, I forgot which thread we were in! That said, I agree with DNIIM. You can always sell this as an opened box item when you go to sell. My guess is you will have no problem making a nice profit in 6 months to 1 year on an open box item. Quote
jeff_14 Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Another 4x4 Crawler bonanza today. Picked up 5 of the halloween 3 figure sets, 3 summer scene sets, and 3 spring scene sets to qualify for a free christmas box. Then got 2 more 4x4 crawlers in separate transactions to get 2 more christmas boxes, plus the double VIP points. That brings me to 4 4x4 crawlers and 5 christmas box sets in the last 4 days, and I only ever expected to have 1 christmas box set when this month started. The clerk said they sold 17 4x4 crawlers over the weekend and they still have more on hand. Check this space tomorrow. Quote
metsrock507 Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Thanks for the reply DIIM and Quacs. Lol, yeah I meant the crawler. Picked up a beat up box at msrp. If I can't sell it, I'll just gble and open it up. Might get a lucky plate! Haha i just sold a very beat up crawler on ebay for 335.00 free shipping. here's the link, http://www.ebay.com/itm/181248235690?ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1561.l2649 . when selling make sure to clearly highlight any damage in order to avoid negative feedback. 2 Quote
cambridge02138 Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 i just sold a very beat up crawler on ebay for 335.00 free shipping. here's the link, http://www.ebay.com/itm/181248235690?ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1561.l2649 . when selling make sure to clearly highlight any damage in order to avoid negative feedback. Thanks for sharing. Given the condition, were you able to get a discount from the store when you purchased it? Quote
metsrock507 Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Thanks for sharing. Given the condition, were you able to get a discount from the store when you purchased it? yes i was, i got 10% off. i paid a total of 198$ after tax. Quote
markr3681 Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 Can anyone let me know how to update my brickpicker with all my brickset lego, Ive already done this when i first signed up but cant find where to do this again Help please Quote
M4x18 Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 Browsing around eBay UK came across this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEGO-TECHNIC-CRAWLER-EXCLUSIVE-EDITION-41999-SET-EMPTY-BOX-LIMITED-EDITION-/380753001904?pt=UK_Construction_Toys_Kits&hash=item58a6a5bdb0 The seller has stated clearly in several places that the box is empty. Still, the box is going for close to 100 GBP with 5 days to go. I mean, it's a limited edition and all... But 100 GBP for an empty box? Somebody's gonna be really mad when they receive it. Quote
stephen_rockefeller Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 Lol@ "ideal Christmas gift". Quote
citymorgue Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 ROFL. I wonder if they will throw in a free air guitar? Quote
citymorgue Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 You guys are all lucky you have stores with them. None of my stores anywhere have them... . And I refuse to pay more than retail for the set either. Maybe one day I'll be lucky and run into one if Lego releases another wave of crawlers. Quote
stephen_rockefeller Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 You guys are all lucky you have stores with them. None of my stores anywhere have them... . And I refuse to pay more than retail for the set either. Maybe one day I'll be lucky and run into one if Lego releases another wave of crawlers.I'm pretty sure there will be one more wave right before christmas.......keep an eye out. Quote
Sozial Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 well the same has happend with empty highend graphic card boxes on ebay.de. If you ever have had an ebay business you know how dumb sellers on ebay are Quote
citymorgue Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 I'm pretty sure there will be one more wave right before christmas.......keep an eye out. Do you think there could be a possibility of a black friday wave?? I don't see that as out of the question, unless you guys know something more than I do. Quote
willy431 Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 I haven't heard rumors about a black friday wave, or Christmas wave of new crawler stock--but this would be the place to start one! Quote
Spartikis Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 Doesnt seem that crazy. The instruction manual for market street sells for $100, ive seen its box go for close to that as well. Maybe people are investing in the box, or they bough a set and the box was badly damaged and they want a replacement. 1 Quote
Guest brickcrazyhouse Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 maybe a parent wants to be cruel and fill the box with socks or a sweater that grandma made Quote
asharerin Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 Last I heard from my store manager was they would not be getting anymore in. It is done. The only reason I think this time it may be true is he yelled it at me lol. Time will tell. 1 Quote
citymorgue Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 Doesnt seem that crazy. The instruction manual for market street sells for $100, ive seen its box go for close to that as well. Maybe people are investing in the box, or they bough a set and the box was badly damaged and they want a replacement. Maybe, but it seems odd to still spend THAT much on the instruction manual and box. Granted if someone is willing to spend that much then power to them. P.T. Barnum was correct though. Quote
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