2X VIP observations:
Not a single set above $120 went OOS during the week long event that overlapped with 4 different GWPs (Ray, Spooky, Llyod and Witch). Titanic, Diagon and BTTF were already OOS when the event started, and T2 returned in stock.
In the $99 and up category: The Office (New Release), Sesame Street and Elf Club House both marked as “Retiring Soon” both went to OOS.
Of the 45 sets that were 20-40% off none went OOS: Ninjago Endless Sea was already OOS on 9/16
Sets with 8/1 Price increases that are currently OOS (not sure if these were prior to the 2X): Pet Daycare Center is the only one I see from the list:
https://www.brickfanatics.com/complete-list-of-lego-price-increases-in-the-us/
Other sets of note: MILF usually never available during 2X VIP and if so never makes it through the weekend let alone an entire week is still available
Themes of note: Arch, Icons, Ideas, Creator Expert, Technic, and HP no sets above $10 besides those already mentioned are OOS. SW only the Clone Trooper battle pack is OOS.
Conclusions:
Lego no longer has a supply chain issue.
Also, possible that sales are down due to the economy and/or season.
Possible 8/1 Price increase effect. Oh, and for those not following there is another price increase coming 1/1/2023. I know new single pack SC sets will be $25 up 25%.
Buy: Sesame Street, Elf Clubhouse, Titanic, Diagon, BTTF, The Office and pet daycare in that order
Still 16 hours left.