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Keep in mind that a lot of customers aren't registered VIPs participating in the points program so they'd still want to stock what they can sell. There isn't anything mythical or more valuable about the revenue dollars derived from the Tumbler.
I need some insight on something. When it comes to the minecraft stuff(the stuff that's currently out, not upcoming), does anyone have any predictions on when it could go EOL? Is there a chance it could live along side wave 2 for a while or would it be a case of once wave 2 comes, wave 1 vanishes?
I'm asking since i'm in a bit of a jam. Am interested in one of 2 Minecraft purchase options, 1) The mine w/ a maybe on buying a cave(would be cave 2 for me) or 2)
) buying a crafting box w/ a maybe on a cave. Wish i could do option 3 of mine AND box but the problem is that option would wipe out my entire hobby budget PLUS i'd have to borrow a few bucks from mom to cover tax.
Problem is i don't know if wave one has much Shelf life yet so i'm asking for ya'll opinion on that. And if it'd go EOL, which one would be worse to buy on the aftermarket?
While i could see EOL time going either way and i know i should be aware of that, I'm stuck on the second part since i know from reading here and from other sources that licensed stuff is a real pain for post market for buyers and it seems like both mine and crafting could go that way. Cave also seems like a strong option also since it could add on to the mine so that's part of the reason i'm debating on a second one.
The Mine has Steve, zombie, creeper, skelton guy, and a cool spider. And it's a very rich source of jumpers, modified 1x1 w/ handles, grooves, 4 8x16 plates, 2x bricks, and even trans blue which are valuable.
However, the crafting box also has steve and a skeloton but has an exclusive "mooshroom" cow thingyit's got a variety of colors, jumpers, sizes, is a multioption build(8-in-1 WITH inspiration included for 10 more), and would be a strong pull for not only those who love legos and/or free-building in minecraft but also people that want to buy a set for others but don't want a single build thing
I'm not so sure now though, as there have been so many minecraft sets in a short time. Maybe kids have had enough if them.
^ My niece and nephew have..and so have many of their friends. It was ridiculous 3-4months ago...they'd all sit around with their IPads asking either other to join them in their world....now, none of them play it. Which stinks because I had a few sets of Minecraft put away for Easter presents. Now it's a game called Growtopia or something.
What becomes of Minecraft in a few years if it's no longer a popular game? Are they going to increase some in value or are we going to look back and say 'What were we thinking?'
So short term, the Minecraft sets' value will probably be a bit volatile (same as with any other "craze"). Long term, though, I think they and other Minecraft official merchandise will have a lot of value to collectors.
One thing that could hurt the potential future value is how crazy popular the brand is right now. Sets that sell like hotcakes when they're new can plummet in value in the secondary market once kids grow out of them and unload their collections. That's sort of what's happened with old-school BIONICLE.
By contrast, the Avatar: The Last Airbender sets from 2006 sold pitifully as I understand things, but the lingering love for the brand and its characters has led to sets and individual minifigures selling for pretty substantial sums.
Oh yea, he also drives around drunk constantly and gives no .... because his cousin is a cop that will protect him if he gets in trouble.
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I'm not worried. People forget that the US economy focuses on the middle class and the use of ( a lot of) credit (to those in the US: ever notice how many credit cards applications you get in the mail?). The younger generations reportedly are swearing off cards completely, which is easy to say when you live at home-or have roommates. I doubt we will see spending go down dramatically once those people get into the real world as many are likely spoiled and will want to stay that way, damn the cost. Despite China's economy growing. I think the global economy needs the US economy to be somewhat 'healthy' as we are the only ones stupid enough to over pay for luxury items we do not need and companies realize that.
IMO China's economy is a house of cards. Hoping that they do not have any slowdown because if they do, with the amount of debt they have taken on, it could wreck the world economy. This can occur once the workers of China get tired of making 5 cents an hour to assemble a 600 dollar iPhone. Once these workers start getting smarter and start fighting harder for better wages (which I believe they are starting to do now) then you will see companies moving out of China for the next place with cheap labor and no concept of what good pay and benefits are. Once that happens, bye bye China Economy.
Based on what I have heard, I think Ma is powerful only as long as the Chinese government allows him to be. He part of the house of cards IMO. His stock in the free world based on speculation that he is playing nice with the Chinese Govt AND that the Chinese and US govt do not decide one day to loosen restrictions for trade to China.
He is this successful because of the Chinese government not allowing every company to run into China and make money, not without heavy stipulations anyway. They bottleneck everything and as it happens it is through Ma right now. If that ever changes his will be the first company to crash and burn IMO.
"Okay I have a scenario. If you were handed 250$ right now which of the following would be the best investment: Ewok Village, Tumbler, Tower of Orthanc, Detectives Office, or Pet Shop. "
Out of those, i'd say anything but the DO set. EV, Tumbler, and ToO are licensed with . And PS is a modular which is something that is in demand. I mean seriously take a look at TH and GE, both of which have only been out of commission for like a half year. TH's average new price on BL for sale is already just under 580 and GE is 373 new.
*Takes a peek at other modular*. omg. Market street average new $2702? CC 2227? Green Grocer 1472??? man I should of bought a few M.S's back in the day. I can't believe I actually said 90 dollars was to much back then!!!
When's the next projected double points period? And are limits on buying one per day, one per month, one per account? Just curious.
Edit: March 14-29.