Jackson Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 a reputation to not make a profit? target is just doing what TRU does just less extreme. i'm not holding it against target - if anything I think its awesome because its already boosting the value of the GE's I already own. i can't wait to see the pop when this goes to SOLD OUT. if you want 1 or 5 GE for yourself to build, buy at LEGO Shop at Home at msrp + VIP points. Is all that directed at me? I'm all for retailers pricing items at whatever price they want. I was just saying that Target seemingly has a reputation of being liked. So if I were a Target bigwig, I'd probably want to maintain that reputation and not start having "Target" and "price gouging" used in the same sentence. Yep, if the uninformed consumer goes to target.com to buy the Grand Emporium and sees $219.99 (but out of stock) and then goes to my Grand Emporium listing on eBay and sees, say, $215, he's more likely to buy because he thinks he's getting a good price. I'm banned from lego.com, so I can't buy Grand Emporiums from there, but thank you for the suggestion that I never would have thought of. Quote
maxgc53 Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 Legend has it Jackson bought so many Grand Emporiums he made the site crash. Quote
tigereyes5811 Posted June 19, 2014 Posted June 19, 2014 I think more people can relate to the GE over Sopwith. Men, Women, children love modulars, and you need it if you are late in the game and trying to complete your city. So my opinion GE will have a BIG edge overall in growth. Sent from my iPad using Brickpicker Quote
BrickLegacy Posted June 20, 2014 Posted June 20, 2014 Is anyone seeing the GE in stock at their local LEGO store? Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker Quote
mudcatsfan Posted June 20, 2014 Posted June 20, 2014 Is anyone seeing the GE in stock at their local LEGO store? Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker Yes, two different stores. Quote
MartinP Posted June 20, 2014 Posted June 20, 2014 Is anyone seeing the GE in stock at their local LEGO store? I saw some at my local store. Quote
stephen_rockefeller Posted June 20, 2014 Posted June 20, 2014 Yep always in stock at all 3 of my local stores. Quote
varmintt Posted June 20, 2014 Posted June 20, 2014 picked one up 4 days ago at downtown disney store- they still had another on the shelf. Quote
BrickLegacy Posted June 21, 2014 Posted June 21, 2014 I left four in Raleigh, NC. Boxes were in great condition but I couldn't pull the trigger (or fit them in the car for the ride home). Quote
No More Monkeys Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 GE at Lego SAH went from "Available Now" to "Ships June 26" to "ships in 30 days" today If you are selling on Amazon, please adjust you prices accordingly... Quote
No More Monkeys Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 ACTIVATE PANIC MODE!!!!!!!!!!!! Nothing to activate - there is nowhere to buy... Obviously, another production run is upon us... question is - is it the last one? Quote
Veegs Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 I grabbed one when it still indicated a shipping date of June 26. Interesting that it quickly moved to 30 days. As much as I'd like this to make it to a triple VIP event, part of me would rather have it retire sooner than later. Can always work on adding to my 'next modular in the series that will probably retire (are we all agreed on PS?)' if this goes before October. Actually as I'm typing this it inspired me to order a PS to get another balloon cart. Never too early to build up inventory 1 Quote
Alpinemaps Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 The GE I ordered last night has been marked shipped this afternoon. Quote
weakside Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 my GE arrived today in excellent shape (9/10) even with that balloon polybag. VW in a different box (w balloon cart too) was excellent as well... confidence in LEGO Shop at Home box condition increased haha. yeah I hope GE goes eol before oct/Nov, but we'll have to wait and see. I am happy with my small stash and fear ban hammer lol. my orders have been mixed and 30-90 days between orders so good enough. Quote
fatboycarney Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 How many of each do you have weakside? If you don't mind me asking Sent from my Unknown using Brickpicker mobile app Quote
weakside Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 How many of each do you have weakside? If you don't mind me asking Sent from my Unknown using Brickpicker mobile app as a small time investor/flipper, 3 VW and 5 GEs. just enough skin in the game to make this hobby interesting Quote
fatboycarney Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 Sweet. I am new and small time but my inventory is quickly growing. Learning a lot from folks like you. I have 2 GE and 2 VW. Hope to add at least one more GE in July Sent from my Unknown using Brickpicker mobile app Quote
CNH1974 Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 This is a great set for a small time investor. I have 3 new, one used - which my Mum has just built - I hope to get a few more between now and Dec. I still only have one VW though, every time I go to get one something else pops up. Like the Maersk ship. :) Quote
oneknightr Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 I've got three new and one opened with sealed bags of the GE. I picked up two in the last month. My focus now will be HH as I keep hearing rumors that it might possibly be gone before Halloween. Quote
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