Guest TabbyBoy Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I thought the same about the VW Beetle and I was nervous just after EOL. Two years later, I cleaned up - big time! This VW Camper is a dead cert but, be patient as I've heard it's overlapping with the Mini for 18 months like the TB and SOH. No need to rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sozial Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I thought the same about the VW Beetle and I was nervous just after EOL. Two years later, I cleaned up - big time! This VW Camper is a dead cert but, be patient as I've heard it's overlapping with the Mini for 18 months like the TB and SOH. No need to rush. I hope you are not right about the 18 months time frame. I would like to seem them retired next year january. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustybeaver Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I've heard it's overlapping with the Mini for 18 months Where did you hear that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Where did you hear that? A friend of a friend at Merlin (Legoland Windsor) who's spent a lot of time with bigwigs in Billund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickolodon Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 With as many people that are investing in the VW camper won't it be harder to sell this aftermarket. Lots of people are going to be sitting on these for awhile. Its a cool set but there's only so many VW bus collectors too. I may pick up one for the pieces or just so I have one but I'm putting my cash into other possibilities. i heard it many many times....I am buying more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustybeaver Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 i heard it many many times....I am buying more. Me to, I'm aiming for 100+. If TabbyBoy is right then there's even more time to plough in. Triple VIP points later in the year, plus I can pick them up at 25% off with a John Lewis staff discount card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Me to, I'm aiming for 100+. If TabbyBoy is right then there's even more time to plough in. Triple VIP points later in the year, plus I can pick them up at 25% off with a John Lewis staff discount card. I'm also waiting for 3xVIP and have a friend who is a JL retiree with a discount card. I've also got a pre-release Mini Cooper on the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hueypiano Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Hey i just recently signed up on legoshopathome and got on the vip program, though it seems I don't entirely know how it works just yet. How do you guys know if and when certain sets are going to be available for triple vip points? Is there a time of year or a way to get notified of these kinds of things? I had some extra cash and felt like 10220 was a set to go for, but if you guys think there'll be a better deal for the same lego later on in the year, i guess no rush. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinP Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Hey i just recently signed up on legoshopathome and got on the vip program, though it seems I don't entirely know how it works just yet. How do you guys know if and when certain sets are going to be available for triple vip points? Is there a time of year or a way to get notified of these kinds of things? I had some extra cash and felt like 10220 was a set to go for, but if you guys think there'll be a better deal for the same lego later on in the year, i guess no rush. Thanks in advance. Last year, a week before Black Friday, Lego did a promotion where you would get Triple VIP points for every set you buy. We are predicting that there will be another Triple VIP points this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 i heard it many many times....I am buying more. The set is pretty cool and accurate, but let's not go overboard here. It's a VW Camper, not a recreation of an Enzo Ferrari. Many Americans(non-Hippie) just don't give a poop about these ugly machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustybeaver Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 The set is pretty cool and accurate, but let's not go overboard here. It's a VW Camper, not a recreation of an Enzo Ferrari. Many Americans(non-Hippie) just don't give a poop about these ugly machines. Aftermarket sales for the Camper may well differ depending on region. I expect this set to do very well in the UK and Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Aftermarket sales for the Camper may well differ depending on region. I expect this set to do very well in the UK and Europe.Yes, I agree. That was kinda my point. It will do very well in Europe/UK. In the US, it will do well, but maybe not as well. LOL. Get it?!?! Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Yeah I question the camper's popularity here. It will do well, but I don't think this is a 300$ set or anything. Probably capped at $250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 The Camper has cross over appeal. I have seen this model displayed at car dealerships, museums etc. My wife likes it. You don't have to be a burned out hippy either. The question is if the non-AFOL will be willing to spend $250 on it. I can see it appealing to silicon valley types and hipsters with money. It is also easy to display which cannot be said for something like the SSD. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 The Camper has cross over appeal. I have seen this model displayed at car dealerships, museums etc. My wife likes it. You don't have to be a burned out hippy either. The question is if the non-AFOL will be willing to spend $250 on it. I can see it appealing to silicon valley types and hipsters with money. It is also easy to display which cannot be said for something like the SSD.That is what I was trying to get at....how high will the ceiling go? I think we all agree it will be successful, but $200 successful or $400 successful? Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickolodon Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 ...good to have at least 10 minimum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veegs Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 That is what I was trying to get at....how high will the ceiling go? I think we all agree it will be successful, but $200 successful or $400 successful? Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker I think closer to $200-250 is a more reasonable expectation than $400. I know I'd probably be happy to sell at about $250. Perhaps $400 in quite a few years but I'd guess many investors would be happy to sell lower than that. Might take many years for supply to really get scarce. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quacs Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Yeah I question the camper's popularity here. It will do well, but I don't think this is a 300$ set or anything. Probably capped at $250. Surprised at your thoughts on the ceiling for this set given the heights the VW beetle has hit. I would peg it at a $3-400 set eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legodelorean Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 ...good to have at least 10 minimum 10 minimum? Man, we have a bunch of ballers here on brickpicker!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Surprised at your thoughts on the ceiling for this set given the heights the VW beetle has hit. I would peg it at a $3-400 set eventually. Yeah and the VW Beetle is awesome and a good comparison. At least where I am from and live now - VW Beetle is definitely much more beloved and still bought quite a bit. I have several friends with VW Beetles that really want the old Lego set still. While the VW Bus is awesome, these aren't still all over the road fueling interest, etc. Plus the Beetle came out in a different age and is continuing to grow in the golden age of Lego interest while not being produced anymore. But I certainly wouldn't be surprised to be wrong here. And I would be happy because I certainly have invested in a nice number of these 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 how high will the ceiling go?As much as you can toke. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 As much as you can toke. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrsbjjuDTzU "You keep on knockin', but you can't come in." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenchu2000 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 10 minimum? Man, we have a bunch of ballers here on brickpicker!! Haha, I was thinking the same thing, but then, if we all get 50 of it, then we'd have no more money for GE, SSD, DS, and PS, HH, TB and so on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biniou Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I think there are too much investors for this set IMO. It's cool, it's VW, but come on, it's not the SW death. Within the 3 years after EOL it will make some money but not as much as everybody here is expecting. It will grow after 3 years of retirement, when new investors will get tired of investing and will be ok to sell them $169/$199. Cool profit (every profit is cool), but will take some time to pass the $200 gap. my two cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannibal Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Hey i just recently signed up on legoshopathome and got on the vip program, though it seems I don't entirely know how it works just yet. How do you guys know if and when certain sets are going to be available for triple vip points? Is there a time of year or a way to get notified of these kinds of things? I had some extra cash and felt like 10220 was a set to go for, but if you guys think there'll be a better deal for the same lego later on in the year, i guess no rush. Thanks in advance. No tripple VIP points in the UK mate, double VIP points is the best you're gonna get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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