Sauromosis Posted December 29, 2013 Posted December 29, 2013 I apologize if this was posted but the Lego shop page now says "Retired Product." Quote
IAmElim Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 This thread has been dead for more than a week. I think it's time to put it back to life again! I've sold 8 of those 41999 for the past month and have made quite a nice profit with it. On eBay, I've sold them 3 at 400$ US and one at 390$ US. Locally, 4 at 360, 370, 375 and 380 CAD, no fees whatsoever. I think the prices are getting back up from the recent sales on eBay. Hang on people! Quote
Busch97racing Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 Yeah I have been watching the prices on eBay as well. During the holiday it was around $320 with free Shipping, and now it has moved up to $345-350 with free shipping as the lowest. Give it a few more months and these things will be back to what they were before since there were a lot of people trying to get rid of them for holiday $$$$. Quote
gregpj Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 There are two sets sitting on the counter behind the cashier at the Times Square Toys R US. I didn't ask the price, but the prices are inflated on all the other Lego. I'd buy them if I had room in my suitcase! Quote
DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 I really want to build this set. There is a used one on Ebay for $325 - somewhat tempting since I believe I will sell my MINT sets for 600$ plus one day. Quote
weakside Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 I have 6 mint sets left...5 are actually my wife's, she's planning to keep them until prices are back up at $500 again (hopefully). I've sold previous sets locally from $350-$500 each. It is nice selling a bigger set and getting decent cash flow back for regular spending. I'm glad my wife has a different investment strategy then I Would be nice to keep a couple sets long term (+5yrs from now) and see what happens. Quote
jeff_14 Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 I have 6 mint sets left...5 are actually my wife's, she's planning to keep them until prices are back up at $500 again (hopefully). I've sold previous sets locally from $350-$500 each. It is nice selling a bigger set and getting decent cash flow back for regular spending. I'm glad my wife has a different investment strategy then I Would be nice to keep a couple sets long term (+5yrs from now) and see what happens. I have 8 myself and will try to hold onto 1 - 2 for a 3 or more year horizon as well. Quote
spener90 Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Currently sitting on 5, was 6, but I decided to build one... Looks great, up until you mess up slightly, breaking down technic is a pain! Quote
jgschmieg3 Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 I can buy two 41999 MISB for $630 (315 each). Free shipping. Deal or no? Quote
Deez_Brickz Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 I can buy two 41999 MISB for $630 (315 each). Free shipping. Deal or no? If these are for investing then no. For investing you need an entry point closer to $250. There are better ways to spend $630 that will grow faster than 41999. Quote
jgschmieg3 Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 If these are for investing then no. For investing you need an entry point closer to $250. There are better ways to spend $630 that will grow faster than 41999. Really? Even if I plan to hold for years? Quote
Guest brickcrazyhouse Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 really. yes there's meat on the bone but i'ld rather get three simpson houses instead. they could make you money both in the quick flip and much more down the road. if you were going to hold the crawlers you shoulda jump on the boat right from the start Quote
@rtisan Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 Honestly I`d say try and buy FB or even GE at this point. The latter should retire in the next year or so, as it has been around for a while now. $315 isn`t bad, and if I came across them, I`d be buying. It`s not a bad investment to pick them up IMHO, but I do think there are other sets that could make more money quicker. Who knows, it may jump in value again this year/Christmas and then you`de be sorry for not picking them up. If you can spare the cash and don`t mind waiting for some time, which seems more likely, I would do it. It`s just too limited a set for now to do poorly. Ya, I would likely pull the trigger in your shoes. Quote
DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 It depends, to me, on how savy you are and how much capital you have. If trying to diversify, I think this set has a much higher ceiling that everything else mentioned. And it probably wont ever be brought back or anything else. Modulars can be watered down by more and more of them, remakes, and the Simspons house wont retire for years. I like this set and think it will get pretty high. It will take a while, but less sets making the good money is better to me than a lot of sets making a little more money. I like simplicity. Quote
IAmElim Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 Well, 315$ is not the ideal entry price you'd like to pay, but like you said, holding them for a year is surely going to give you back a lot more money. I'm guessing it'll sell for 450-500$ (USD) in a year. My arguments : - LEGO Technic are targeted for AFOLs. They're the ones with money. - It's exclusive and only 20 000 were made. Everyday, more and more of those are getting assembled by AFOLs, meaning there are less and less of those 41999 in MISB condition. So rarity is increasing daily. - They were sold out only a couple of weeks after release. Resellers/investors took all of them, meaning that a lot of people who wanted it couldn't get their hands on it. - It's not the flagship of the LEGO Technic branch, but it's a large set. Adult builders like a challenge and I'm sure this one is a worthy challenge. In conclusion, it's certainly a much better investment than a safe placement at your bank! 1 Quote
spener90 Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 Anyone here who built this decide not to use the stickers too? Quote
rcdb1984 Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 depends if u want to sell later. anyway we can this thread dead until the price goes over 400 again, or the supply is under 100 ? Quote
BrokeForBricks Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 I can pick up a 41999 crawler with slight box damage for $270. Deal? I can open to enjoy the set for a year and sell on ebay to break even right? Quote
@rtisan Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 I can pick up a 41999 crawler with slight box damage for $270. Deal? I can open to enjoy the set for a year and sell on ebay to break even right? I`d buy, but would keep it sealed (unless you truly want to build it of course.) There will be more money in sealed as opposed to used, as is pretty much always the case. If your plan is to build and break even, yes, I think you could do it. In a year though? It certainly is possible, many have high hopes for this set, but it`s not guaranteed. The prospects look good though, put it that way. Quote
BrokeForBricks Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 Thanks for the reply. I'll be picking it up and putting it together this weekend! Quote
Guest TabbyBoy Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 My confidence in this set has dropped a lot. Prices have freefallen and there's a danger that it will be forgotten about in time to come. I regret not selling mine straight away as we'll not see those prices again for many years. I'm in two minds to sell my last 6 now for a meagre profit and risk buyer hassle or just return them to LEGO. As for paying above RRP, not a chance for me. Quote
Crustybeaver Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 My confidence in this set has dropped a lot. Prices have freefallen and there's a danger that it will be forgotten about in time to come. I regret not selling mine straight away as we'll not see those prices again for many years. I'm in two minds to sell my last 6 now for a meagre profit and risk buyer hassle or just return them to LEGO. As for paying above RRP, not a chance for me. I'll take one off your hands for fifty quid Quote
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