Ciglione Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 I was replying to tobyboy, sorry! Who is "tobyboy"? Maybe you mean: "Towerbridgeboy"? Quote
Harry Blokker Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 I was replying to tobyboy, sorry! Quote
Yellowtot Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 I heard this tobyboy has a magic wand which can turn all city sets into gold........ Quote
Ed Mack Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 For what it is worth: I think this set is awesome! I rate it to become almost as the 10224 TH and 10221 SSD. I currently own 5 of them. But think this is not enough. Hence, 50 are not even enough when this retires. Just my 0.02Sadly, I think you are way overestimating the potential for this set. The Town Hall was a short production run. It was not hoarded. The SSD was too expensive to hoard and has the new movies to stir interest. The Tower Bridge is highly stockpiled and is a British landmark. Many Americans have zero idea what or where it is. As I have said before, I love the set. It is a tremendous value at $240 and it is beautiful, but for these sets to really hit high levels, they need to be rare. This set won't be rare. 2 Quote
Legodog Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 Sadly, I think you are way overestimating the potential for this set. The Town Hall was a short production run. It was not hoarded. The SSD was too expensive to hoard and has the new movies to stir interest. The Tower Bridge is highly stockpiled and is a British landmark. Many Americans have zero idea what or where it is. As I have said before, I love the set. It is a tremendous value at $240 and it is beautiful, but for these sets to really hit high levels, they need to be rare. This set won't be rare. I think you mentioned in a post a year or 2 back that this was one of the most hoarded sets according to BP data. Is that still true? Where does it rank (approximately)? Quote
Ed Mack Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 I think you mentioned in a post a year or 2 back that this was one of the most hoarded sets according to BP data. Is that still true? Where does it rank (approximately)?it was like the 2nd most owned set a year or so ago. Grand Emporium was number one. Fire Brigade lost top status. I have to have Jeff check current sets. Quote
trekgate502 Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 it was like the 2nd most owned set a year or so ago. Grand Emporium was number one. Fire Brigade lost top status. I have to have Jeff check current sets. Would appreciate checking those type of stats when time permits. I am trying to decide on Red 5, Ewok Village and Tower bridge as next priority. At the moment it is Red 5 then later Ewok Village. Tower Bridge I like but it is not my style of what I would want. I have always followed buy what you love and Tower Bridge to me is not it. I am starting to wish I had less Pet Shop. Quote
trekgate502 Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 I think there is a lot less RI than some would think. Says the person with 40. Quote
marcandre Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 There are not that many RI. It was only widely available for a few months. Just seems that way because everyone is trying to flip it immediately. TB is going on five years with no end in sight. I think once it retires it will jump up to 350 or so and be a very slow climb after that. Quote
holleman67 Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 There are not that many RI. It was only widely available for a few months. Just seems that way because everyone is trying to flip it immediately. TB is going on five years with no end in sight. I think once it retires it will jump up to 350 or so and be a very slow climb after that. Plus people like me who are holding a bunch but haven't done inventory lately. Whoops! Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Brickpicker mobile app 1 Quote
marcandre Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 RI? T1, Red 5? :-) Research Institute, VW Camper Van, Red 5 X-Wing fighter Quote
Yinchuan Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 Sadly, I think you are way overestimating the potential for this set. The Town Hall was a short production run. It was not hoarded. The SSD was too expensive to hoard and has the new movies to stir interest. The Tower Bridge is highly stockpiled and is a British landmark. Many Americans have zero idea what or where it is. As I have said before, I love the set. It is a tremendous value at $240 and it is beautiful, but for these sets to really hit high levels, they need to be rare. This set won't be rare. So based on this reasoning would you be inclined to say the SOH wiuld make for a wiser investment decision? Quote
Ed Mack Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 Most stockpiled sets: Grand Emporium Volkswagen T1 Camper Van Fire Brigade Superman Vs Power Armor Lex R2-D2 Tower Bridge The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape Pet Shop Haunted House 7 Quote
Ed Mack Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 So based on this reasoning would you be inclined to say the SOH wiuld make for a wiser investment decision? If I say yes, then there will be a run on SOHs. Quote
holleman67 Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 If I say yes, then there will be a run on SOHs. Come on no freebies for us? We have to work for this hobby? Jeez ed, that's not good business :-) Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Brickpicker mobile app Quote
stephen_rockefeller Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 If I say yes, then there will be a run on SOHs.Doubtful....they are too many people here scouring world for deals rather than pay full price for amazing sets. 3 Quote
brickelements Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 I am happy I didn't see AA in the top ten. I managed to get (10). I started buying in August or sept.. Quote
Yellowtot Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 yeah have to admit kinda surprised at AA, but it did retire quickly and must of caught loads of people off guard. Quote
Ed Mack Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 Come on no freebies for us? We have to work for this hobby? Jeez ed, that's not good business :-) Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Brickpicker mobile app I would buy them both. Quote
Legodog Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 Most stockpiled sets: Grand Emporium Volkswagen T1 Camper Van Fire Brigade Superman Vs Power Armor Lex R2-D2 Tower Bridge The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape Pet Shop Haunted House Thank you for taking the time to provide this info. Can I be greedy and ask for a list of the top 20 or 50? Not sure if it is a big deal gathering the information and I don't want to waste your time so if it too much trouble don't worry about it. Quote
brettj666 Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 yeah have to admit kinda surprised at AA, but it did retire quickly and must of caught loads of people off guard. Only people that get caught off guard are the people that skate close to the edge of retirement Quote
Sauromosis Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 The success of the HH tells me that this list doesn't really mean much but I appreciate you providing it. Quote
eyebrow40 Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 Sadly, I think you are way overestimating the potential for this set. The Town Hall was a short production run. It was not hoarded. The SSD was too expensive to hoard and has the new movies to stir interest. The Tower Bridge is highly stockpiled and is a British landmark. Many Americans have zero idea what or where it is. As I have said before, I love the set. It is a tremendous value at $240 and it is beautiful, but for these sets to really hit high levels, they need to be rare. This set won't be rare. I guess Ciglione refers to the european market. I have the same feeling like him. In my opinion TB will perform very good in europe, i have 8 right now and would like to get 7 more for a total of 15. 1 Quote
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