What are you buying right now ?

FollowsClosely

Not a recent purchase, but thankful I got all in on round three.

https://www.brickfanatics.com/high-quality-images-lego-bricklink-sets

Phoenixio

sweetness34 said:

I’m not happy of being accused of theft by others when I was within the policy of the store and paid for the item that I received. 

It's not theft, and you definitely shouldn't feel bad.  You got a great bargain because an employee decided it wasn't clear enough.  If anybody has to be scolded, it's that employee, by their employer.  And even then, the bargain probably still covered their cost of purchase, so they made less profits, but profits nonetheless.

I hope you, or whoever you give that set to, gets to enjoy it fully!

1265

sweetness34 said:

Keilup said:

Theft or no theft.  Interesting discussion.  Good example that there are gray areas and what's what is often in the eye of the beholder.  Almost always more than one angle to a story (possible false advertising? - interesting angle too).  One interesting thing I noted and would like to call out is that, more than once, "multi million dollar/pound company" was called out.  Would everyone feel the same if it was less than million, mom and pop shop?  Does that, or should that make a difference?  Not necessarily looking for an answer/response.  Just something more to consider in your own position on this.

The company was not the determining factor for me. It’s more about the store policy. If the policy is to not sell at the shelf price then I’m good with that. Walmarts policy is they will sell one at the mis-shelved price. Anything over $20 price difference is up to the discretion of the manager. 

I’m not happy of being accused of theft by others when I was within the policy of the store and paid for the item that I received. 

I guess I'm going to Walmart and relocate more expensive Lego sets to a shelve with a least expensive price tag - not even the same advertised set - and demand that they honor store policy.  Thanks for the tip in a way to circumventing the system to create theft.

560Heliport

Not theft. Walmart screwed up by putting the item in the wrong place in a locked case, so customer had to get an employee to open the case. Employee apparently decided that it was Walmart's fault, and wanted to keep a customer happy. 
And their price labels are often pretty unclear- and I know what set numbers look like. Most people probably wouldn't know what price to expect or what the set name might be.

1265

560Heliport said:

Not theft. Walmart screwed up by putting the item in the wrong place in a locked case, so customer had to get an employee to open the case. Employee apparently decided that it was Walmart's fault, and wanted to keep a customer happy. 
And their price labels are often pretty unclear- and I know what set numbers look like. Most people probably wouldn't know what price to expect or what the set name might be.

Excuse, excuse, excuse....give me a break.  You and others believe, "I'm right, you're wrong, give me the price advertised regardless if I know it's wrong."  Good on you, but I'm one who doesn't take advantage of some employee's mistake for gain.  Yes, I call it theft.

Altair

I am about to buy the new LOTR Rivendell set which should be announced any day now :-)

sipuss

1265 said:

560Heliport said:

Not theft. Walmart screwed up by putting the item in the wrong place in a locked case, so customer had to get an employee to open the case. Employee apparently decided that it was Walmart's fault, and wanted to keep a customer happy. 
And their price labels are often pretty unclear- and I know what set numbers look like. Most people probably wouldn't know what price to expect or what the set name might be.

Excuse, excuse, excuse....give me a break.  You and others believe, "I'm right, you're wrong, give me the price advertised regardless if I know it's wrong."  Good on you, but I'm one who doesn't take advantage of some employee's mistake for gain.  Yes, I call it theft.

"Well sir, its actual price is X, but we're going to honor the label and sell it to you for the lower Y..."

"WELL EXCUUUUUUUUSE ME SIR/MADAM, HOW DARE YOU TRY TO MAKE A THIEF OUT OF ME, I'M CALLING POLICE"

Yea, no. Nobody demanded the lower price - the employee, acting as the representative of the company, and clearly within power to do that, since they did, lowered the price.

Phoenixio

1265 said:

I guess I'm going to Walmart and relocate more expensive Lego sets to a shelve with a least expensive price tag - not even the same advertised set - and demand that they honor store policy.  Thanks for the tip in a way to circumventing the system to create theft.

I don't know where you're taking that the policy is to honor the price of misplaced items: that's never been the case.  It's about mislabelling sets. 99% of the time, an employee would just tell you the proper price and show you the proper label, even if it's a few meters away.

This is a peculiar grey area case because it was in a locked area, the client asked about the item, and the employee/store made a decision.  It was done without trickery.  If anything, it's a lucky break and a haggling success, because there was a proper transaction to seal the deal, which required an employee overriding the scanned price after seeing it.  It's all legal, and certainly not worth this crusade to call someone on the internet a thief.

Switchfoot55

For the sake of the forum and community, might I suggest that we move on from this conversation? I'll take neither side in hopes of being a reasonable mediator. It feels like we've reached an impasse and, as everyone knows, the internet is the least likely place to resolve a dispute. 

I'm not in charge, so no one has to listen to me. But I'd hope we can mutually decide to move it along.  

WesterBricks

I'm buying Arby's for lunch.

For just the wife and me, not for all of you.  That would be weird.

560Heliport

WesterBricks said:

I'm buying Arby's for lunch.

For just the wife and me, not for all of you.  That would be weird.

But greatly appreciated!

1265

Phoenixio said:

1265 said:

I guess I'm going to Walmart and relocate more expensive Lego sets to a shelve with a least expensive price tag - not even the same advertised set - and demand that they honor store policy.  Thanks for the tip in a way to circumventing the system to create theft.

I don't know where you're taking that the policy is to honor the price of misplaced items: that's never been the case.  It's about mislabelling sets. 99% of the time, an employee would just tell you the proper price and show you the proper label, even if it's a few meters away.

This is a peculiar grey area case because it was in a locked area, the client asked about the item, and the employee/store made a decision.  It was done without trickery.  If anything, it's a lucky break and a haggling success, because there was a proper transaction to seal the deal, which required an employee overriding the scanned price after seeing it.  It's all legal, and certainly not worth this crusade to call someone on the internet a thief.

Did you not read the poster's comment, "Walmarts policy is they will sell one at the mis-shelved price."  That's why I responded as I did.  I agree if an item is mispriced, either on the item or shelf label, then Walmart should honor their mistake.  However, in this case the item was simply located under a totally different Lego set price label.  Clearly, the label directly under the set in question was not the correct label and was marked appropriately for a different Lego set.  Who's to say that someone didn't intentionally move the sets under a cheaper shelf price for their own personal gain.

560Heliport

1265 said:

Phoenixio said:

1265 said:

...Who's to say that someone didn't intentionally move the sets under a cheaper shelf price for their own personal gain.

It was in a locked case!

1265

560Heliport said:

1265 said:

Phoenixio said:

1265 said:

...Who's to say that someone didn't intentionally move the sets under a cheaper shelf price for their own personal gain.

It was in a locked case!

The poster stated Walmart's policy for mis-shelved items regardless if it was in a locked case or not. Who's to say someone didn't move the sets when the display was opened  The point being, I agree with mispriced items being honored, but not mis-shelved items.

1265

WesterBricks said:

I'm buying Arby's for lunch.

For just the wife and me, not for all of you.  That would be weird.

Thanks for sharing.  After November 2023, no one will care.

Onebricktoomany

My time is my most valuable commodity. I loathe having to do other peoples/corp jobs.  If your price is in a font designed to be seen and the item description requires a magnifying glass or a step stool to see it then you’re playing games.  I grab an item from this basket then it better be $4.
the item description here is unreadable from a normal position standing in front of the poly bags.  Unless you have 20/15 eyesight…

1265

Onebricktoomany said:

My time is my most valuable commodity. I loathe having to do other peoples/corp jobs.  If your price is in a font designed to be seen and the item description requires a magnifying glass or a step stool to see it then you’re playing games.  I grab an item from this basket then it better be $4.
the item description here is unreadable from a normal position standing in front of the poly bags.  Unless you have 20/15 eyesight…

Do you realize that agreements, contracts and other forms that you sign are of a lesser font.  But yet, you sign them anyways without complaining. 

Switchfoot55

@Huw, can we maybe redirect this conversation either to a new thread or away completely?

sweetness34

1265 said:

sweetness34 said:

Keilup said:

Theft or no theft.  Interesting discussion.  Good example that there are gray areas and what's what is often in the eye of the beholder.  Almost always more than one angle to a story (possible false advertising? - interesting angle too).  One interesting thing I noted and would like to call out is that, more than once, "multi million dollar/pound company" was called out.  Would everyone feel the same if it was less than million, mom and pop shop?  Does that, or should that make a difference?  Not necessarily looking for an answer/response.  Just something more to consider in your own position on this.

The company was not the determining factor for me. It’s more about the store policy. If the policy is to not sell at the shelf price then I’m good with that. Walmarts policy is they will sell one at the mis-shelved price. Anything over $20 price difference is up to the discretion of the manager. 

I’m not happy of being accused of theft by others when I was within the policy of the store and paid for the item that I received. 

I guess I'm going to Walmart and relocate more expensive Lego sets to a shelve with a least expensive price tag - not even the same advertised set - and demand that they honor store policy.  Thanks for the tip in a way to circumventing the system to create theft.

The sets were in a locked cabinet. If it had been on an open shelf I wouldn’t have questioned it. But go ahead and ride your high horse since you are so much better than everyone else. 

1265

sweetness34 said:

1265 said:

sweetness34 said:

Keilup said:

Theft or no theft.  Interesting discussion.  Good example that there are gray areas and what's what is often in the eye of the beholder.  Almost always more than one angle to a story (possible false advertising? - interesting angle too).  One interesting thing I noted and would like to call out is that, more than once, "multi million dollar/pound company" was called out.  Would everyone feel the same if it was less than million, mom and pop shop?  Does that, or should that make a difference?  Not necessarily looking for an answer/response.  Just something more to consider in your own position on this.

The company was not the determining factor for me. It’s more about the store policy. If the policy is to not sell at the shelf price then I’m good with that. Walmarts policy is they will sell one at the mis-shelved price. Anything over $20 price difference is up to the discretion of the manager. 

I’m not happy of being accused of theft by others when I was within the policy of the store and paid for the item that I received. 

I guess I'm going to Walmart and relocate more expensive Lego sets to a shelve with a least expensive price tag - not even the same advertised set - and demand that they honor store policy.  Thanks for the tip in a way to circumventing the system to create theft.

The sets were in a locked cabinet. If it had been on an open shelf I wouldn’t have questioned it. But go ahead and ride your high horse since you are so much better than everyone else. 

I already expressed my opinion of sets locked in a cabinet and the difference between mis-shelved and mispriced items.  Nothing is going to change my opinion, so enjoy the the set.

1265

Switchfoot55 said:

@Huw, can we maybe redirect this conversation either to a new thread or away completely?

If you don't like hearing others' opinion, then just look away. It's not like this forum get much traffic to begin with. 

sweetness34

1265 said:

sweetness34 said:

1265 said:

sweetness34 said:

Keilup said:

Theft or no theft.  Interesting discussion.  Good example that there are gray areas and what's what is often in the eye of the beholder.  Almost always more than one angle to a story (possible false advertising? - interesting angle too).  One interesting thing I noted and would like to call out is that, more than once, "multi million dollar/pound company" was called out.  Would everyone feel the same if it was less than million, mom and pop shop?  Does that, or should that make a difference?  Not necessarily looking for an answer/response.  Just something more to consider in your own position on this.

The company was not the determining factor for me. It’s more about the store policy. If the policy is to not sell at the shelf price then I’m good with that. Walmarts policy is they will sell one at the mis-shelved price. Anything over $20 price difference is up to the discretion of the manager. 

I’m not happy of being accused of theft by others when I was within the policy of the store and paid for the item that I received. 

I guess I'm going to Walmart and relocate more expensive Lego sets to a shelve with a least expensive price tag - not even the same advertised set - and demand that they honor store policy.  Thanks for the tip in a way to circumventing the system to create theft.

The sets were in a locked cabinet. If it had been on an open shelf I wouldn’t have questioned it. But go ahead and ride your high horse since you are so much better than everyone else. 

I already expressed my opinion of sets locked in a cabinet and the difference between mis-shelved and mispriced items.  Nothing is going to change my opinion, so enjoy the the set.

The stores policies override everyone’s opinions. Opinions are what they are right or wrong. But I will not stand for being accused of theft when I was within the policy of the store. It obvious if it’s in an unlocked shelf that they may have been accidentally moved by a customer. So your post about moving stuff around the shelves to create theft is erroneous at best and disingenuous at worst. 

Good day sir 

1265

sweetness34 said:

1265 said:

sweetness34 said:

1265 said:

sweetness34 said:

Keilup said:

Theft or no theft.  Interesting discussion.  Good example that there are gray areas and what's what is often in the eye of the beholder.  Almost always more than one angle to a story (possible false advertising? - interesting angle too).  One interesting thing I noted and would like to call out is that, more than once, "multi million dollar/pound company" was called out.  Would everyone feel the same if it was less than million, mom and pop shop?  Does that, or should that make a difference?  Not necessarily looking for an answer/response.  Just something more to consider in your own position on this.

The company was not the determining factor for me. It’s more about the store policy. If the policy is to not sell at the shelf price then I’m good with that. Walmarts policy is they will sell one at the mis-shelved price. Anything over $20 price difference is up to the discretion of the manager. 

I’m not happy of being accused of theft by others when I was within the policy of the store and paid for the item that I received. 

I guess I'm going to Walmart and relocate more expensive Lego sets to a shelve with a least expensive price tag - not even the same advertised set - and demand that they honor store policy.  Thanks for the tip in a way to circumventing the system to create theft.

The sets were in a locked cabinet. If it had been on an open shelf I wouldn’t have questioned it. But go ahead and ride your high horse since you are so much better than everyone else. 

I already expressed my opinion of sets locked in a cabinet and the difference between mis-shelved and mispriced items.  Nothing is going to change my opinion, so enjoy the the set.

The stores policies override everyone’s opinions. Opinions are what they are right or wrong. But I will not stand for being accused of theft when I was within the policy of the store. It obvious if it’s in an unlocked shelf that they may have been accidentally moved by a customer. So your post about moving stuff around the shelves to create theft is erroneous at best and disingenuous at worst. 

Good day sir 

Agree to disagree, it's theft in my opinion....enjoy the set, good day sir!

560Heliport

Scheels in Eden Prairie.

Switchfoot55

I've read a few box distribution lists for series 24. I'm realizing that, based on the order in which I pulled mine, there is likely a reason I never encountered a Falconer or Orc. I think they must have stocked the rows directly from the box. I never made it past the first row, really. Curious if I were to go back and test my theory if the second peg of bags would have all the Falconers and Orcs?

I love Baby Benny!!!

Lo1sJess

@Switchfoot55 loving baby Benny too

Phoenixio

1265 said:

 "Walmarts policy is they will sell one at the mis-shelved price."  That's why I responded as I did.  

I'm surprised you believe someone on the internet over some vague policy.  I'd be extremely surprised if this was written as-is in their policy, because it's so easily abusable.  They tend to honor mislabels (if the price is within a certain range), but not misplacements.  That being said, he did ask, and it was in the specific case of a locked item.

@Switchfoot55 Are you sure you didn't simply pass after someone else had been there?  The aggressive collecting of the Falconeers and Orcs is beyond anything I've seen before.  Are people trying to build armies out of those?  I was hoping to get a single Falconeer for the rest of my Black Falcon group, but I don't think that'll be possible...

FollowsClosely

In Michaels today, I passed as I could not feel out one I wanted.

MaffyD

Saw a box in Asda this afternoon. First bag I grabbed I felt the unmistakable shape of a walkie talkie...

My Infant-ry is complete:



(My eldest came up with the collective term for them).

andhe

1265 said:

If you don't like hearing others' opinion, then just look away. It's not like this forum get much traffic to begin with. 

Huw is that you? 

Sethro3

@Phoenixio is that sarcasm? Yes, people are building armies out of figures designed to be army builders. On facebook so many people showing their haul which looks like they went to every store available in their area and grabbed only the orcs and falconers.

Switchfoot55

Well, jokes on them when I unveil my Series 18 Police Man army!

Phoenixio

Sethro3 said:

@Phoenixio is that sarcasm? Yes, people are building armies out of figures designed to be army builders. On facebook so many people showing their haul which looks like they went to every store available in their area and grabbed only the orcs and falconers.

Considering that the torso, shield and most accessories are available on Pick a Brick for much cheaper, there definitely are better ways to build Black Falcon armies...

sipuss

Maybe they're army-building the actual falcons and throwing away the minifigs.

Gibbo1959

Switchfoot55 said:

Well, jokes on them when I unveil my Series 18 Police Man army!

I raise you my squadron of Wizarding World Percival Graves!

Lo1sJess

@Gibbo1959 so that’s where all the Graves went! 🙃

1265

Phoenixio said:

1265 said:

 "Walmarts policy is they will sell one at the mis-shelved price."  That's why I responded as I did.  

I'm surprised you believe someone on the internet over some vague policy.  I'd be extremely surprised if this was written as-is in their policy, because it's so easily abusable.  They tend to honor mislabels (if the price is within a certain range), but not misplacements.  That being said, he did ask, and it was in the specific case of a locked item.

Next time you quote someone, provide the full details. Appears it was too difficult for you.  Nonetheless, the Walmart policy quote was from the other person, not me.  That's what I have an issue with.

MaffyD

I don't give a monkey's about what one person does in a Walmart, or if anyone is upset about it, or if anyone else is upset about people being upset. Can we give it a rest please?

PapaBear

Add me to the list of people planning to buy Rivendell.  I have 280 on a gift card and 220 in VIP points so it all works out.  I might get it at the store and build it all that day.

andhe

PapaBear said:

Add me to the list of people planning to buy Rivendell.  I have 280 on a gift card and 220 in VIP points so it all works out.  I might get it at the store and build it all that day.

The lion's knight castle took me around 10 hours (in half hour/one hour chunks over a number of evenings), and that was about 2000 fewer pieces... and I feel like that Rivendell tiled roof would take me at least a couple of hours on its own...

Onebricktoomany

Just picked up a few uppers from #10305 as they are back in stock online!  

PapaBear

andhe said:

PapaBear said:

Add me to the list of people planning to buy Rivendell.  I have 280 on a gift card and 220 in VIP points so it all works out.  I might get it at the store and build it all that day.

The lion's knight castle took me around 10 hours (in half hour/one hour chunks over a number of evenings), and that was about 2000 fewer pieces... and I feel like that Rivendell tiled roof would take me at least a couple of hours on its own...

I tried to build the Eiffel Tower on Day 1 and got to the end of Box 2.  I think that was about 2/3 the build which would put it at around 6,600 pieces.  500 pieces per hour is a good speed time I think where you are going fast, but you are still able to enjoy the process.  That would put me at a 12 hour build and I think that is doable.

While the tower looks really good by itself, the build process was incredible boring and I think building this in one go would give me a better feeling.  :)

autolycus

I'm clearly a slow builder. A typical modular takes me a full weekend of off and on building most of the 2 or sometimes even 3 days.

UCS MF took me probably 35-40 hours total, spread over 6 days, IIRC.

Switchfoot55

I just had a padded envelope from LEGO arrive today with 3 small 1x2x2 window panes. But...I haven't submitted an order for any such part request. I reviewed my recent order and don't see that they were added in any way. 

A head scratcher to be sure. BUT, I'm 3 window panes richer!

sweetness34

UPS dropped these off for me today when I got home from work

karrit

Just ordered the two new Botanical sets and the Off Road GWP was added.  Also redeemed my code for the World of Wonders VIP set.  And got double VIP points.  

Gibbo1959

Random BAM minifigures and accessories at Metrocentre just to get the correct hairpieces for my 3 orange brick figs, which weren’t available in Birmingham. Pricey hair!

But I do also have a boat, a firework and a sparkly icicle thing.

JudgeChuck

Sorry, I replied to the last post of the previous page. We've move on...

(Not theft though! ;-) )

WesterBricks

Ordered a $40 bulk lot on eBay that appears to be most of the parts from #10292 The Friends Apartments.  I felt like gambling on it, hopefully it's complete enough to be worth it. 

PJ76uk

Had intended to pass on #76210 Hulkbuster but 20% off in the [email protected] sale and double VIP points made it too hard to pass up so I've ordered it, I'm sure I will probably get buyers remorse at some point but for now I'm looking forward to getting my hands on yet another Iron-Man hulkbuster set!