No More Monkeys Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Two pairs of TBs arrived in Lego boxes. Some creased corners but overall 8-9 out of 10. Codes are 51R2 and 27R3. These are not new production but some old stock stayed in their warehouse for quite long. I'm now very ready for the EOL. if we embrace "The List" theory, then Tower Bridges are probably still kicking, given their position in The List. But it would certainly be nice to know if there are any TBs out there with R4 codes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpj8 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I received the one Tower Bridge I ordered and they shipped it without a box. It was absolutely crushed, had several holes and the flaps we just about open. Next time I'll definitely order two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen9917 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I received the one Tower Bridge I ordered and they shipped it without a box. It was absolutely crushed, had several holes and the flaps we just about open. Next time I'll definitely order two. Yap, a lot of s learned that lesson the hard way as you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy_bricks Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I received the one Tower Bridge I ordered and they shipped it without a box. It was absolutely crushed, had several holes and the flaps we just about open. Next time I'll definitely order two. No holes in mine, but the flap was open, plus it was raining so the box was wet. Buttheads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpj8 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 No holes in mine, but the flap was open, plus it was raining so the box was wet. Buttheads. I guess they figure it's cost effective to send single orders of larger sets out this way, even when considering returns. Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickshopper Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 2 of 3 arrived today in Lego shipping carton fedex from walmart Great condition Even better price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauromosis Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 My two TB arrived, minor creasing but happy to have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauromosis Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Also, the wife ran upstairs...here comes Fedex...no knock, tower bridges put downstairs with nobody the wiser. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorbasho Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Also, the wife ran upstairs...here comes Fedex...no knock, tower bridges put downstairs with nobody the wiser. the No Knock Stealth Delivery is the best! Followed by the Tactical Package Retrieval and Storage of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 Just opened two boxes to check 4 TB. One corner stressed and 2 others had creasing from what appears to be just from legp box stess. Codes are 41 R3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tensaikun Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I'm currently in contact with Walmart CS to see if I can get a price adjustment on the two Tower Bridges I ordered. The CS rep would like to know what the link is to the item that was contained in the email. Can someone that has that email please post the link to the TBs that it contained? I already provided the screen shot that was posted in one of the Daily Deals threads, but they want to have the link as well. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holleman67 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 http://www.walmart.com/ip/LEGO-Creator-Expert-Tower-Bridge-Play-Set/23763794 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 b/o 2x SSD from WM shipped. just as NMM predicted .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xRebirthed Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Status Update: Preparing for Shipment 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tensaikun Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Thank you very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justgod Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I received my 5 TB from Walmart. Two boxes with two each were fine, even though they were just shipped in the original LEGO box. The fifht just had a label stuck on it and was completely crushed. Now for something completely weird: When I was at the LEGO store yesterday, I made mention of the crushed box. The cashier told me to just bring it in and they would swap it, even though I ordered it from Walmart. I am sure this is YMMV, but still very cool to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickLegacy Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 My two SSDs from Amazon shipped today and are scheduled to arrive on Tuesday. Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Looks like site-to-store in Walmart is as much random luck, as just plain shipping. Was picking up Tower Bridges and GEs. All were in lego shipping boxes. TBs are alright, but one of the GE cases got hit hard... the other cases with GEs did not suffer as much, but still noticeable creases. Will just do plain shipping next time. Statistically, so far, shipping was slightly better than site-to-store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbroncos59 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I recently went on a tour for a package handler position at UPS. While I was there, I witnessed some of the workers using some of the larger packages as stepping stools to stack boxes. I cringed on the inside just thinking it could be Legos in the box being crushed. Also saw some boxes just heaved up on the pile as well. Figured I'd post this in here for anybody who has received a damaged package from UPS and wondering how it's possible...worst part was the supervisors didn't even seem to care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I recently went on a tour for a package handler position at UPS. While I was there, I witnessed some of the workers using some of the larger packages as stepping stools to stack boxes. I cringed on the inside just thinking it could be Legos in the box being crushed. Also saw some boxes just heaved up on the pile as well. Figured I'd post this in here for anybody who has received a damaged package from UPS and wondering how it's possible...worst part was the supervisors didn't even seem to care.Very sad and disgusting how human beings act sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I recently went on a tour for a package handler position at UPS. While I was there, I witnessed some of the workers using some of the larger packages as stepping stools to stack boxes. I cringed on the inside just thinking it could be Legos in the box being crushed. Also saw some boxes just heaved up on the pile as well. Figured I'd post this in here for anybody who has received a damaged package from UPS and wondering how it's possible...worst part was the supervisors didn't even seem to care. I shall invest in bigger "FRAGILE!" stamp... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holleman67 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 That's why I don't use ups because ask of my packages look like they were step stools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 When I ship legos or anything remotely fragile I assume the package will be dropped from a height of 5'. This test obviously doesn't account for monkeys dressed in brown climbing on the boxes. Makes you wonder how much UPS (or FedEx for that matter) shells out a year in damage claims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 I'm also deciding whether to return (get replacements) for my TB sets from WM. Are sizable creases worth it? Minor corner damage on one. These (4) sets are long term investments. The Lego cartons that they were shipped in were in decent shape, with only minor damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I do stamp "FRAGILE" on every side of the box. Not sure they pay attention, but maybe on unconscious level they try to be more careful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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