What should I buy?

[benmanion]

So, I have some Amazon credit that I am looking to invest. My choices are 1 VW and 1 Batcave or 1 Arkham Asylum Breakout and a random $20-$30 set. I am leaning towards the VW and Batcave, as I think the VW is closer to retirement than AAB. Any other suggestions besides the Batcave that is comparably priced? Thanks for the input.

[@rtisan]

I`d go VW/Sopwith Camel most likely. AA is great and will do well, but it`s more than likely going to be out at least another year, if not 2. I think end of 2015 is what some have estimated, so way too early to grab that one. VW should be done this year, same with Sopwith, and Batcave as well. I`d go with the first two if these are your options, and the reason I suggest Sopwith is because I think many people under estimate it in favour of sets like the VW (though it will so very well for sure). 

 

I assume you`re around the $180-200 price mark by these estimates, so I`d also consider R2-D2. 

[benmanion]

Thanks for the input, I will consider doing the VW and SC, might be a little above my price range though. I really want the Batcave, based on previous Batman sets, but I agree that the camel will do amazingly well too. Tough to decide, the R2 is awesome too, damn, this is tough.....

[Soadfan4ever]

If you haven't read DoNotInsertIntoMouth's blog about Amazon Gold box I would highly recommend doing so.  It takes a little patience, but if you get lucky you can combine that credit with a nice percentage off as well.  For me exclusives turn up every once in a while at 5% off, but there are tons of other offers for regular sets at 10-30% off.  I recall having the batcave show up in my gold box somewhere between 15-20% off not too long ago.

 

http://blog.brickpicker.com/amazon-gold-box-deals-make-sure-you-are-getting-the-most-out-of-amazons-discount-system/

 

As far as your question about what to buy I agree with @rtisan as all of those sets are probably on the way out sooner rather than later.  Only substitute for the Batcave I can think of with comparable lifespan and price is the Unexpected Gathering.  It's about $6 cheaper at the moment as well.  Good Luck.

[benmanion]

I did read that post, have not had anything great come up in my gold box for a while though. I just added a ton of Lego to a wishlist though, hopefully that will help. Thanks for the input, I appreciate it.