Australian General LEGO Update

[ED-209]

1 hour ago, Alucard1982 said:

 

Don't worry, I was over exaggerating

hehehe

I didn't notice you also mentioned this. I was referring to Ryan's post. I know you move a lot of stock. BTW,  20 Trains; Mind = blown. Respect! I managed to get a grand total of one, which arrived undamaged (yay!)

[wceagles]

has anyone ever sent a 10221 SSD or 10188 DS via post? I am struggling to find suitable boxes that would fit such large sets - any ideas?

[Alucard1982]

9 hours ago, ED-209 said:

hehehe

I didn't notice you also mentioned this. I was referring to Ryan's post. I know you move a lot of stock. BTW,  20 Trains; Mind = blown. Respect! I managed to get a grand total of one, which arrived undamaged (yay!)

So far I've only had one that arrived slightly crushed (which will be mine). They're handy, they will be paying off the Wife's Ferris wheel 

[ED-209]

1 hour ago, wceagles said:

has anyone ever sent a 10221 SSD or 10188 DS via post? I am struggling to find suitable boxes that would fit such large sets - any ideas?

What I would do is get a massive cardboard box, and with a proper cutting utensil fashion your own custom made box and reinforce it with plenty of packing tape. That's what I do with most sets. You want as little space between the set (which should be bubble wrapped) and the outer box as possible,. This will minimize any possible damage during the shipping process.

[wceagles]

thanks Ed, we do have a box cutter somewhere that we can try and do this. honestly was trying to avoid this solution but have spent alot of time researching ordering boxes in Oz and unfortunately haven't found the equivalent of large re-inforced Uline boxes that are so easy to get in the States.

[Val-E]

8 minutes ago, ED-209 said:

What I would do is get a massive cardboard box, and with a proper cutting utensil fashion your own custom made box and reinforce it with plenty of packing tape. That's what I do with most sets. You want as little space between the set (which should be bubble wrapped) and the outer box as possible,. This will minimize any possible damage during the shipping process.

Yup, best solution for all medium to large shipments and you benefit from lower volumetric shipping costs too.

[ED-209]

22 minutes ago, wceagles said:

thanks Ed, we do have a box cutter somewhere that we can try and do this. honestly was trying to avoid this solution but have spent alot of time researching ordering boxes in Oz and unfortunately haven't found the equivalent of large re-inforced Uline boxes that are so easy to get in the States.

Raid your local supermarket's loading dock garbage bin and you won't have to pay a cent :)

[Val-E]

Asking the warehouse manager nicely also works. They might even keep some back for you on rubbish collection day.

[jaisonline]

11 hours ago, whoisbiggles said:

That in 8 years time Big W will still be selling them.

Because of the retail price or how many years you think it will be made?

[Alucard1982]

9 hours ago, jaisonline said:

Because of the retail price or how many years you think it will be made?

 

Probably referring to the lifespan, but they seem to get snapped up fairly quickly when a 20% sale arrives.

Edited November 18, 2015 by Alucard1982

[whoisbiggles]

12 hours ago, jaisonline said:

Because of the retail price or how many years you think it will be made?

I think that this set could be around as long as they are making avengers movies, of which there is one slated for release in late 2019.

So I don't feel comfortable buying into a set that it my opinion won't retire before the release of the last movie.

[Alucard1982]

1 hour ago, whoisbiggles said:

I think that this set could be around as long as they are making avengers movies, of which there is one slated for release in late 2019.

So I don't feel comfortable buying into a set that it my opinion won't retire before the release of the last movie.

I think most of the Super Heroes line falls into the "stay away" pile, unless it's something unique like X-Men.

[ED-209]

3 hours ago, Alucard1982 said:

I think most of the Super Heroes line falls into the "stay away" pile, unless it's something unique like X-Men.

Especially due to the amount of clones around. I work with a lot of young Chinese adults and most of them have no idea what a light saber is, or who Vader or Yoda are, but they sure as hell love their superheroes. For this reason, SW hasn't been affected by the 'attack of the clones' as much as the SH line.

[JeffProbst]

20% off at Myer tonight. 20% off at TRU for the next few days and 20% off at Big W starting tomorrow.

Happy Hunting 

[Alucard1982]

48 minutes ago, JeffProbst said:

20% off at Myer tonight. 20% off at TRU for the next few days and 20% off at Big W starting tomorrow.

Happy Hunting 

Rushed down to the local Big W this afternoon and lay-by-ed a LEGO Technic Mercedes 42043. RRP is $360, Big W is $298 and i'lll get it out tomorrow with 5% discount cards and claim my 20% off

 

Also had a Kwik-E-Mart on the shelf as well, may be tempted to grab it tomorrow morning if it is still there.

 

Edited November 20, 2015 by Alucard1982

[JeffProbst]

Popped into Myer to see what they had. No large exclusives at all.

Found a random Cargo Terminal though. 

[Alucard1982]

Nice, Cargo Terminal = $$$$

[AFFOL]

Hi. I'm back. Uni is over. Now thinking quickly to put some of my stock up online. What's everyone after? I have managed to get a heap of monster mini figures during study. Any one know where I can get a scooby mansion.

 

[Alucard1982]

On 21 November 2015 at 5:44:53 AM, AFFOL said:

Hi. I'm back. Uni is over. Now thinking quickly to put some of my stock up online. What's everyone after? I have managed to get a heap of monster mini figures during study. Any one know where I can get a scooby mansion.

 

 

Ahhhhh your alive. JK, I told you she wasn't dead.

[AFFOL]

So, I am now looking at architecture. The Louvre. Think the Trevi was released at a reasonable price point. This is going to have go on sale for me to buy. Still no scooby mansion :(.

 

[Jules_K]

Lourve was just released and is widely available, it makes no sense from an investment standpoint for at least the next 12 months.

You missed the Christmas boat with the Mystery Mansion, these were available for 20% off from Myer, DJ's and Big W in the last few months.  

[whoisbiggles]

Not much available at local Big w's on the weekend.

Did pick 6 31019 Forest animals for $12 each. As this set is already retired and there are sompleted listing already on Feebay for $30 - $40. This was a bit of a no brainer for me.

[JeffProbst]

Have a LEGO Shop at Home package which has been sitting at Alexandria since November 21st.

Anyone else experiencing long wait times?

[Alucard1982]

Yep, customs is clogged

[fahadshahid]

Have a LEGO Shop at Home package which has been sitting at Alexandria since November 21st.

Anyone else experiencing long wait times?

Depends what status it's in. If it's showing either 'shipping information received' or 'shipping information approved' on the auspost website then it could either still be on its way or awaiting clearance at the port. Customs don't hold parcels from LEGO Shop at Home for inspection but the parcels do need to be released / picked up from Alexanderia and taken to the sorting facility in Chullora.

My parcel for which Australia Post received information on 17 November just arrived at my doorstep yesterday.