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Started a day earlier than planned, just needed a break from work. First 3 pics are bag 1. Bags 2 and 3 are the exact same thing and are the sides the wings will attach to. Bag 4 is some roof trim on the cockpit. The round roof piece is a pre printed piece. So far 6 stickers (looks like 8 more and the UCS stand sticker). Bag 5 is just some more cockpit trim then the rest are the wings and stands. 1 hour and 20 minutes so far. Looking like it will be around what the X Wing was time wise. The manual is similar to architecture and has a lot of facts and information in the pages leading up to the build. Box is the 23" x 18.5" x 3.5" style box. It is 12 bags total. So far it is 12" wide so guess the wings will be the big part. According to the box it will spin 360 degrees on the stand from what it looks like.

This should be good for a laugh.

Well, this video doesn't look childish.

Movie drop ship Target $12.99 Would not scan so cashier said how about $12.99 I said sure

I'd get a partial refund from the seller and buy the box on BrickLink. The box is only $1.40 at Sir Timothy's, plus probably $6 shipping or so. Up to you if you want some other compensation from the seller for the hassle. I'm sure the seller would be happy to get a buyer who actually communicates with the seller before escalating the situation.

the Adele Nazim part...

eBay works like this: Private seller- don't really care it's just extra pocket money, whatever. Big business seller- don't really care I do large volume too justify any return blah blah blah Small business seller- I cannot afford any more silly eBay defects, try's hard, provides excellent service and will always accommodate. Outlet- Easy money why not. If you want the best service from an eBay seller who actually cares about customer support, use an eBay seller who seems to specialise entirely in Lego, has around 99%+ feedback and isn't selling 1000's of different items. Otherwise avoid like the plague.

He's stating it more like fact rather than opinion, and not nicely either. I don't care if people want to post what they think, but when they are rude about it and act like a little kid trying to get their point across its annoying and a waste of time reading the post......especially with " I am right.thanks". Great, he may be right, but coming off like a pompous jerk isn't going to make others here like you or respect your input. Rant over, moving on.......

It's not wrong as in most of them will not care why you ask. It might be wrong in that 99% have no clue and might lead you to make bad decisions.

Leave negative feedback, just be honest. "Paid for priority shipping. Arrived 22 days later. Poor communication why" Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Brickpicker mobile app

simples

Found and bought two 10937 Arkham Asylum NISB today. They were just there in a little toyshop for 160 euro each. I haggled and got them for 150 euro each.

I no longer give partial refunds, too many people blackmailing your feedback for a few bucks. I have them send it back for refund. I also had this happen to me on a purchase, boxes got crunched, but don't care that much. I left neutral feedback, which I think is appropriate Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Brickpicker mobile app

The seller should of properly packaged it, especially if it was a business seller. It does sound like a private seller though so I would contact him using the 'other' option so he doesn't get a defect, we all hate defects. Then ask for either a partial refund say like $20.00 or you would like to return it. If he gives you the run around then you eBay screw him by opening up a case stating as item not as described ( I think you can include photos can't remember) then eBay will decide in your favour and give you a full refund when you return the item. Unsure on the American rules but the seller should pay for the return postage. You could also be nice and upload photo's, because he may pursue a claim through the courier he used to get some money back so everybody wins. If you feel like being nice of course....

Sounds like the seller made an $80 mistake. I'd call that SNAD & get my money back. Sorry for those that disapprove but everyone has to learn one day.

To complete my analysis of whether EU inventory data tracks Amazon sales, here's the last bits. I'll compare sales rate in the EU data to Amazon sales rank for the last 3 months. We only have good EU inventory data back to early February, but using the rate (units/week) should be ok Sales rates are remarkably similar each week throughout the EU data. I'll also note the number of restocks of each set. Here we go. First column is Amazon sales rank, second is EU sales rate in units/week. 3rd column is number of restocks. Sales rate is my eyeball of the data, good to +/- 10 units/week. DO 9, 500 units/week, 4 restocks PS 9, no data - 0 inventory throughout PC 11, 310 units/week, 3 restocks Tumbler 14, 300 units/week, 0 restocks PR 32, 250 units/week, 2 restocks Simpson

It looks like many sets got restocked today in the EU according to the inventory tracker provided by Brickset (Red Five, Sea Cow, EV, SOH, TB, ToO). Some of them seem to have had huge restocks.

>Fabuland Fun Fair by Brickbaron

I may, however I have all of three SW lego kits, so my minifig collection on that front is very small. Here is a picture of what is currently up as my PC posters.

Greg that's my plan if my double VIP PS ship. I am going to do multiples of the brick buildings for that Philly row home look. Not sure what I will do with the extra blues.

^ One needs the song for it to sink in.

How about that!!!!

Jeff and I would like to welcome inversion as a new moderator. Huskers1236 will be stepping down from his Mod position due to time constraints. We want to thank Huskers1236 for his efforts and wish him well in the future. Ed

It has been foretold by a user who practically oozes intelligence and reason from everything he posts.

Alrighty folks... Let's all move on or I'm going on a spring cleaning spree!

BrickLegacy - those 5 76000's you posted about last night, strange I thought she only had 5. I bought the 5 right away and paid this morning and they shipped. Appreciate the tip.

http://www.isitdownrightnow.com/bricklink.com.html Bricklink.com is DOWN for everyone. It is not just you. The server is not responding...

Significantly Not As Described, as in there was a dispute between the description the seller gave and the item you actually received.

Significantly Not As Described

I actually returned item like that before and ebay made the seller pay for return shipping. Ebay stated it is up to the seller to package it in a way so that the item can not be damaged during shipping. After that i stopped buying items off ebay and looking else where.

I'd bluff, what do you have to lose? Take a few horrific looking pics of the box, tell him that the way it was packaged was not standard for shipping lego. Ask for a partial refund or you'll return it and if he calls the bluff just keep and leave neutral/negative feeedback.

This type of question comes up here from time to time, and often gets some folks riled up, so be prepared for a lot of discussion. I find it interesting that the lowest BIN listing on ebay (in US) right now is about $110 shipped. I wonder if the box was damaged before he shipped it? Maybe that's why you got such a "deal"? This becomes the problem when you open discussion with the seller, and he says "OK... send it back". Now what are you going to do... pay $110 and wait a week for delivery from the next guy? But the advice given so far is right: open a civil, friendly discussion with the seller (do not open a case... yet). Just explain that it arrived damaged, you can send photos, it was a gift, and you are disappointed... and see what he has to say. Many sellers will offer you on a partial refund, but if he says "send it back", you can make your decision then. I also like comicblasts idea.

Big EU restock today according to Brickset data.

Got lucky and found Benny's spaceship on the endcap in Target with some clearance toys. Sticker indicated $69.98 but I made sure to have the employee scan bc this one is no longer in the system. They adjusted to $35 which was good bc I only have one unit at 50% off or lower.

6914 Wildcat Mech by grohl 6914 Shark by grohl 6914 Bird by grohl 6914 Crawfish by grohl

I am thinking of doing the same. I too have 2x PS on back order from double VIP.

LAST WARNING TO STOP I meant it everyone. We know what happened and why. To change the topic... Or back on. I'm curious if anyone who has built this or incorporated into a city has built 2+ as has been suggested as a positive for post retirement possibilities?

I can't believe you didn't try and flip that. It does look amazing though.

Yes I ordered the 6 pack on iTunes at midnight for $89 Then watched two episodes till 4 am LOL I bought an ebay $100 card for $95 then used $55 ebay bucks to pay for some of it then redeemed for an iTunes card to save money. Need some special Star Wars palace cinema stickers like the lego movie sticker to put in it before it retires (joke)

I saw that, I was like, "D@mn!"

The others just always beat me to it.

Was bored over lunch (I hate doing estimates) so I tried out my 41999 with both the regular controller and train controller. The steering servo is absolutely proportional to the input. Conclusions: 1) The 41999 controller is not proportional - only ON MAX and OFF. 2) The train controller has 7 "speeds"...(8 if you include off). - Level 1 for both steering and speed were wholly inadequate though steering did respond, speed did not (maybe with fresh batteries). - Level 2-7 were kind of nice for steering, but the way the controller works as you turn the dial, it was just too slow to respond. I I think this may be an RF delay because the motor itself certainly responds fast when you use the supplied controller. - The speed control was also nice as the vehicle doesn't "jerk" to begin. - The emergency stop button both stopped the vehicle OR returned the servo to the center position which was a surprise. Conclusion? Neither controller is perfect but given the choice of the two, the included one is the right choice. The train one just responds too slowly.

I think it shows that anyone stating knowledge that licenses ending at any given date are talking out of their hobbit hole.

BS orders.

Just got back from vacation down south and found a bunch of PC, some good damages and a few extra surprises.... Now gotta decide which one to build first!

USPS' reputation is well known in Canada as well Also, this is another reason to conduct all of your business at your local TRU parking lot.

In my opinion they store manufactured sets in a warehouse and allocate them for different destinations over time, like shipments to B&M, other retailers, overseas, s@h, etc. according to actual demand and priorities. Restock happens on s@h when stock gets allocated for it.

PD Call it a dream. A dream a little boy had. He grew up and wanted a warehouse full of Ewok Village's. Master Yoda kept them all at full MSRP. They dangled them over him and held them just out of reach. One time to a prior boy Yoda actually gave out lots of sets such as the UCS B Wing. Ever since then he has teased and poked and toyed but never given a Jedi Master worthy gift. The last few years other brothers, who lived across the pond got some great sets. He made sure that he loudly advertised it so that the boy saw he would not get anything. The boy felt jilted. His dad bought him lots of Lego so Master Yoda did not think he was worthy of gifts any more. At Christmas this year with everything at MSRP the Master started to wonder if he had spurned his padawan too much as the boy's dad bought Transformers, and other toys. Yoda had a warehouse of some things left over. He regretted his actions and decided to give the boy an extra large gift all while jilting the boy across the pond. Trek Ewok Village is Coming home. Then I wake up and realize I was in the land of Oz and things like this never happen any more.

Inflated, huh? What is this set, exactly? I think it is a unique gem sitting in the treasure horde that is recently "retired" sets (and obviously that which follows is mostly just opinion): This model is the fourth and undoubtedly "most loved" (not to mention most enduring) UCS Star Wars character. People feel emotion for R2-D2... unlike Maul, Yoda, or Grievous. It caught many current fans off guard when it left the retail marketplace. As discussed endlessly in these forums, lots were certain it would stay through the Ep 7 release.Therefore: - People who missed it will pay up when they finally get around to "catching up" (nothing new to see here, obviously). - People who aren't into all the fine details but merely love Lego and Star Wars will want this set. Despite all the criticism on aesthetics R2 has endured, it is obvious at a single glance that this is THE droid of all droids, and he IS built out of Lego pieces. Is that not simply cool enough? - People who never knew about it will want it when they see it in their friend's living room, "play" with it, and see it is more than just a Lego statue. The features, while arguably not outstanding, put a nice touch on an otherwise excellent display piece. - People who already like Star Wars but become new Lego fans with the onslaught of Ep 7 merchandise will want this set as well. The depth of his role in the movie won't make much difference, as his mere presence will be a reminder of the "glory days" and trigger enough nostalgia to seek this set out. - People who can't even afford retired UCS sets will choose this one anyway, for aforementioned reasons. I think the value will absolutely explode in 7-8 months, and 3/4 of those buyers will seriously regret not grabbing it now (or knowing someone wanted it) when the price is "more reasonable". - People who wouldn't otherwise own something like this will buy this set. It was the first set my girlfriend fell in love with when I took her to the Lego store a couple years ago. She isn't really a Star Wars fan, but likes the movies and naturally loves R2. Don't underestimate the value of instant recognition. (Next she chose the T1, and gained some interest in the modular line. T1 and a couple other sets have since been disassembled for "space" reasons. R2 has not.) I am not saying this is the best investment set out there, or the best SW set, or best UCS set, or any combination thereof. What I am trying to say is that this set has a sort of iconic mass appeal that may rival 10179. While lacking the size and intricacy of that Millennium Falcon, R2 has a similarly huge (or arguably larger) fan base and a special uniqueness as a Lego set that not even the greatest of "Grey Spaceships" can claim. It is also important to keep in mind that there is no "cheaper" alternative to this set, like 7965/7778/4504/7190/upcoming MF. The technic vomit (sorry) that is 8009 certainly does not count. So the "Gotta Have It" factor is sky high here, imho. It's no Town Hall for investment purposes just because the supply is much greater... but I think the demand will be much greater as well, and can imagine in 5-10 years that people holding that long will be similarly happy with both sets, and very few others.

I know you are predicting, that was the point of my question. New members who are asking questions can be misled by members who pass their predictions off as fact. I will continue to call out members who do this. It's not personal I'm just looking out for the greater good of the new members, and yes I understand the concept of due diligence.