raindog Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Just now, exciter1 said: Santa's Workshop was up to 250 at a point. My point exactly. Huge numbers of sellers are nothing new on AZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Castle Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 4 hours ago, Voltron said: What I don't understand is how lego is managing to maintain the biggest set inventory to date / releasing huge amount of new 18+ set / whilst also not retiring many sets. Surely their manufacturing / production capacity has to reach near capacity, without building new plants. Or is the plan to reach "peak lego" and then just decline naturally, as year on year growth cant be sustained. I reckon Lego see the increase in people (especially adults) buying Lego during Lockdown 1 and also with supply chain issues they probably thought this is the year to keep as much on the market as possible. That my thoughts but I could be way off. In the first lockdown I did equivalent to December sales per month, one guy I sold to was buying from all over the world and literally going into what I started referring to as “Blockdown”😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 2 hours ago, raulaco said: I swear the vw campervan is going to be on the 30 percent Black Friday Deals. Noticed that it's limit has been put down to 3 which is a little hint and the production hasn't stopped just yet. Makes sense for it to go out with a bang. 10220 t1 van was one of the black Friday 30% sets in 2016 in UK! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricklectic Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) https://www.brickfanatics.com/the-entertainer-founder-warns-of-christmas-lego-supply-shortage/ Edited November 19, 2020 by Bricklectic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iahawks550 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 If I were TLG, I would leak that story also. It's great for revenue. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcandre Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 35 minutes ago, Bricklectic said: https://www.brickfanatics.com/the-entertainer-founder-warns-of-christmas-lego-supply-shortage/ I can fill the treehouse shortage 😭 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmaslıefendi Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, marcandre said: I can fill the treehouse shortage 😭 You'll do it for the US, I'll suppy to the EU. I think there won't be a 21318 shortage at all then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricklectic Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 7 minutes ago, marcandre said: I can fill the treehouse shortage 😭 The ultimate twist would be if it really did go EOL in 2020. It really wouldn't shock me tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmaslıefendi Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Bricklectic said: The ultimate twist would be if it really did go EOL in 2020. It really wouldn't shock me tbh Nah, they sold what they had to sell to people who thought it's done, now it's time for another year. Or maybe two. And maybe a re-release right after that. Edited November 19, 2020 by elmaslıefendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricklectic Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, elmaslıefendi said: Nah, they sold what they had to sell to people who thought it's done, now it's time for another year. Or maybe two. And maybe a re-release right after that. Gotcha. The new Lego playbook when they need a sales boost. Pull some sets off next years avail. list. Grease the rumor mills and retirement lists. Make sets avail in dribs and drabs to ensure instant sellouts each time. Milk it till resellers are fully stocked. "change mind" and extend deadline for another year. Rinse. Repeat. Diners anyone? Edited November 19, 2020 by Bricklectic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolan808 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Bricklectic said: Gotcha. The new Lego playbook when they need a sales boost. Pull some sets off next years avail. list. Grease the rumor mills and retirement lists. Make sets avail in dribs and drabs to ensure instant sellouts each time. Milk it till resellers are fully stocked. "change mind" and extend deadline for another year. Rinse. Repeat. Diners anyone? I think if diner gets extended most people will be done with the investing part, would hurt Lego in the long run but who knows ultimately what there thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Castle Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 31 minutes ago, raulaco said: I think if diner gets extended most people will be done with the investing part, would hurt Lego in the long run but who knows ultimately what there thinking. I totally agree, the last couple of months I have bought less and I’m very close to calling it a day. I will see how the next 2 months go. Hopefully the retirement tags will be added soon and I’ll be interested to see what Black Friday 2020 deals are around as I reckon retailers won’t drop % much. In the UK John Lewis has 15-20% off some of the bigger sets but none of the known sets due for retirement that I know of. i miss the riddles on here from a few years back too😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyweasel Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 The Elf House went TOOS two to three weeks earlier than the Gingerbread House and I'm selling Elf House at prices Gingerbread House didn't reach until December last year. It seems we always see a story like this each year, but this year I'm more inclined to see some truth in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuco191 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Lego 75938 T. Rex Vs Dino Mech drying up everywhere. Backorders shipping Jan 3rd 2021 on Shop @ Home. Just something worth noting bc I believe it is on most speculative retiring set lists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legolegolego2014 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 3 hours ago, hockeyweasel said: The Elf House went TOOS two to three weeks earlier than the Gingerbread House and I'm selling Elf House at prices Gingerbread House didn't reach until December last year. It seems we always see a story like this each year, but this year I'm more inclined to see some truth in it. Has anyone been able to see/find the Amazon listing for Elf House? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
president89 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 12 minutes ago, legolegolego2014 said: Has anyone been able to see/find the Amazon listing for Elf House? Anytime i can't find it I just type this into google "AMAZON LEGO 10275" . It usually comes right up. I think amazon suppresses high priced items sometimes. https://www.amazon.com/Lego-10275-Elf-Club-House/dp/B08LB49RB4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landphieran Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, stuco191 said: Lego 75938 T. Rex Vs Dino Mech drying up everywhere. Backorders shipping Jan 3rd 2021 on Shop @ Home. Just something worth noting bc I believe it is on most speculative retiring set lists. It appears that Lego's next re-stock for most sets are early January. I'm sure they have piles of certain sets coming in but there should be incredible opportunities to flip Lego's this Christmas if you have the right stock. As I have posted before, I expect sets to retire a bit later this year as the Lego fleet is trying to fit there Lego sized payloads through a straw sized fulfillment network. I'm wary of buying sets at minimal discounts that I don't intend on flipping as I expect a glut of sets coming in after Christmas. It's going to be fun either way. Lego prices are soaring! Edited November 20, 2020 by landphieran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickohaulic Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 32 minutes ago, landphieran said: It appears that Lego's next re-stock for most sets are early January. I'm sure they have piles of certain sets coming in but there should be incredible opportunities to flip Lego's this Christmas if you have the right stock. As I have posted before, I expect sets to retire a bit later this year as the Lego fleet is trying to fit there Lego sized payloads through a straw sized fulfillment network. I'm wary of buying sets at minimal discounts that I don't intend on flipping as I expect a glut of sets coming in after Christmas. It's going to be fun either way. Lego prices are soaring! Have seen a few places where still available for $89. Wonder if I need to scoop them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landphieran Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 1 hour ago, brickohaulic said: Have seen a few places where still available for $89. Wonder if I need to scoop them up. You should be able to find some time between now and Christmas to make at least 20-30 each. Its really hard to say how long everything is going to be out of stock. Based on the news article above and the insane rate Toys are selling right now on Amazon. I'd venture to guess its going to be a ripe season for some flips. My 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
river41 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 8 hours ago, landphieran said: It appears that Lego's next re-stock for most sets are early January. I'm sure they have piles of certain sets coming in but there should be incredible opportunities to flip Lego's this Christmas if you have the right stock. As I have posted before, I expect sets to retire a bit later this year as the Lego fleet is trying to fit there Lego sized payloads through a straw sized fulfillment network. I'm wary of buying sets at minimal discounts that I don't intend on flipping as I expect a glut of sets coming in after Christmas. It's going to be fun either way. Lego prices are soaring! i think the restock dates on amazon are not realistic. i ordered a few things that were officially coming in in 4 weeks and i got it within 2 weeks it looks like they are under promising 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landphieran Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 5 hours ago, river41 said: i think the restock dates on amazon are not realistic. i ordered a few things that were officially coming in in 4 weeks and i got it within 2 weeks it looks like they are under promising These are re-stock dates on Lego.com which tend to over promise and under-deliver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel6T Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Interesting to note that treehouse is marked as sold out again at LEGO Shop at Home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcandre Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 14 minutes ago, Steel6T said: Interesting to note that treehouse is marked as sold out again at LEGO Shop at Home Amz has it for jan delivery. Should be a chance to unload stock for those of us that were banking on 2020 retirement (& dont want to hold a year) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuco191 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Interesting to note that treehouse is marked as sold out again at LEGO Shop at HomeLast place In stock looks like b&n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricklectic Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 There were over a thousand available on amazon whenn it poofed last week. To me that means its just being held for sales next week BF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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