75059 - UCS: Sandcrawler

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1 minute ago, waddamon said:

I plan to tomorrow.  I was appalled.  What a hassle.

Tru.com isn't better either . I agree about Amazon 

[Ciglione]

5 hours ago, waddamon said:

Yes, but I called fed ex and they were left up some stairs on a deck of which I do not have, unit b.  Which I am at a house in the mountains.  Walmart refused to even call FedEx and find out and told me to file a police report due to the dollar amount, idiots.  Totally unwilling to help, Amazon wins hand down in customer service.

Ha! Now you gave it away. 

After some googling I now know where you live.

 

[Phil B]

I have once (two years ago) been on the unexpected receiving end of such a misdelivery. Received 750 #0 padded envelopes and a gigantic roll of bubble-wrap via ebay ... this was before my reselling days (and partially inspired me later on to start). Called Ebay and the company who shipped it. They didn't seem to have a clue how it got to me (it was very clearly addressed to me though I never ordered it). Likely a mix-up in EBay's system. Left them all my contact details and asked them what to do .... but after a year I just accepted it as mine.

[KvHulk]

On 8/31/2016 at 2:05 PM, Knightwing01 said:

what item could possibly fit in that box!

A mini cooper. An actual mini cooper.

[kunfuzd]

On 8/30/2016 at 9:33 AM, kunfuzd said:

My first Sandcrawler purchase with some Amazon Visa Reward Points!

Professionally bubble-wrapped from Amazon...
Somebody's handiwork?

Edited September 1, 2016 by kunfuzd

[BrickLegacy]

I received a SC from AMZ in similar bubble wrap w/ a FBA sticker.

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Just now, BrickLegacy said:

I received a SC from AMZ in similar bubble wrap w/ a FBA sticker.

Some exclusives have a bubble wrap requirement now . Also Amazon is known to dip into fba inventory when they are low on stock 

[LegoBro]

Not sure if mentioned, but expected ship date at Lego Shop is now September 18th and back on amazon at 283.

Edited September 2, 2016 by legoboy16

[sjbdeebo2]

1 hour ago, BrickLegacy said:

I received a SC from AMZ in similar bubble wrap w/ a FBA sticker.

same here, still arrived damaged

[waddamon]

Well they found them, water soaked and smashed from the rain.  So now I get to go through the hassle of returning them.  The driver lied to FedEx the first time, then came clean.  That is great.  Fight Walmart to get my expedited shipping fees back as well.

[waddamon]

Amazon only lets you order one at a time.  Going to take two months to get my stock back where I wanted it.

[tacsniper]

23 minutes ago, waddamon said:

Amazon only lets you order one at a time.  Going to take two months to get my stock back where I wanted it.

Don't worry, the plug will not be pulled. This product just got another year of life extension from the rampant purchases in the last two weeks. All the big retailers scrambled to put in another huge purchase order to Lego.

Edited September 2, 2016 by tacsniper

[asharerin]

4 hours ago, kunfuzd said:

Professionally bubble-wrapped from Amazon...
Somebody's handiwork?

I'd be checking those thoroughly and would advise against selling them on Amazon in the future unless you open them to inspect the contents first. There was a warehouse issue for SC at Amazon (the usual commingled scam I am guessing) which is why you cannot send them in FBA right now. Those are some other sellers sets, not Amazon's stock direct from the manufacturer. It is anyone's guess as to what is inside the box. Just be careful with what is coming out of Amazon for this set right now. Stick to LEGO Shop at Home if you can.

Edited September 2, 2016 by asharerin

[kunfuzd]

30 minutes ago, asharerin said:

I'd be checking those thoroughly and would advise against selling them on Amazon in the future unless you open them to inspect the contents first. There was a warehouse issue for SC at Amazon (the usual commingled scam I am guessing) which is why you cannot send them in FBA right now. Those are some other sellers sets, not Amazon's stock direct from the manufacturer. It is anyone's guess as to what is inside the box. Just be careful with what is coming out of Amazon for this set right now. Stick to LEGO Shop at Home if you can.

That was going to be my next question... Thanks for the heads up.

Update:  Unwrapped the bubbly exterior... ALL six seals are intact.  Nothing seems out of the ordinary.

Edited September 2, 2016 by kunfuzd

[Laudrup16]

7 hours ago, tacsniper said:

Don't worry, the plug will not be pulled. This product just got another year of life extension from the rampant purchases in the last two weeks. All the big retailers scrambled to put in another huge purchase order to Lego.

 

Edited September 2, 2016 by Laudrup16

[jaisonline]

9 hours ago, tacsniper said:

Don't worry, the plug will not be pulled. This product just got another year of life extension from the rampant purchases in the last two weeks. All the big retailers scrambled to put in another huge purchase order to Lego.

maybe not.  other slow moving sets got huge sales from resellers and were still retired months later.

Haunted House, Fire Brigade 10221 SSD, etc...

[TANV]

25 minutes ago, jaisonline said:

maybe not.  other slow moving sets got huge sales from resellers and were still retired months later.

Haunted House, Fire Brigade 10221 SSD, etc...

Difficult to see. Always in motion is the future.

[Deanfjr]

on amazon right now:

Edited September 2, 2016 by Deanfjr

[GhostDad]

12 hours ago, kunfuzd said:

That was going to be my next question... Thanks for the heads up.

Update:  Unwrapped the bubbly exterior... ALL six seals are intact.  Nothing seems out of the ordinary.

Don't forget to weigh that puppy.

[kunfuzd]

5 minutes ago, GhostDad said:

Don't forget to weigh that puppy.

I wonder if there are any die-hard resellers here who have an X-ray machine...
For all we know, it could be a box of rocks or Mega-Blocks !!!

[fossilrock]

I didn't realize amazon would dip into FBA stock.  Why?  Is this a common practice, and if that happens, how does the seller that sent in that stock get reimbursed?  Especially if their prices are higher than amazon's sales price. 

Edited September 2, 2016 by fossilrock

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Just now, fossilrock said:

I didn't realize amazon would dip into FBA stock.  Why?  Is this a common practice, and if that happens, how does the seller of that stock get reimbursed?

U get paid our asking practice and the customer get paid the Amazon price . It is not that common but it happens . Low stock , shipping charges factor in. . 

[Deanfjr]

Back in stock from Lego SAH... for now...

Edited September 2, 2016 by Deanfjr

[Ciglione]

3 minutes ago, Deanfjr said:

Back in stock from Lego SAH... for now...

They fooled us yet again. Normally after C2C it is over. No more back in stock. Yuck!

[Deanfjr]

Just now, Ciglione said:

They fooled us yet again. Normally after C2C it is over. No more back in stock. Yuck!

well its not in the fall catalog.... hint hint?

Edited September 2, 2016 by Deanfjr