Where is the best place to source a 10221 Super Star Destroyer with a mint box?

tom4086

I'm looking for a #10221 but I will only accept a mint box.

Is Lego the way to go?

Or Amazon?

All the ones in the local Lego store have very bashed boxes :(

Sherlockbones

Amazon, Ebay or Toys r us?

tom4086

TRU tend to be all scuffed. EBay doesn't have any guarantees.

richo

The only absolute guarantee is to find a personal seller with one then go and pick it up. One of the flaws of this set is the inappropriate box which is not strong enough in my view for the product, so shipping is always a gamble if you want to avoid any dings.

Rainstorm26

Call Lego stores near you and ask them to check their inventory for box conditions and pick one up. They are usually pretty helpful and they have slow periods after the holidays. I don't know if it comes in the nice overpack box like the UCS MF or the DS, but that typically protects the box reasonably well.

Dad

Lego in March on douple VIP points. If you're not satisfied they will immediately ship you another priority mail.

tom4086

I like the March idea. Can you return to Lego if you're unhappy with the box?!

legoprods

Never had a problem with boxes buying on Amazon, I would try there.

Dad

^^ Yes without any problem. I have done this for very minor defects on the box. Just call them and they immediately ship out a replacement by priority shipping. Alternatively just call a store and ask if they still have any in their shipping boxes unopened.

atkinsar

Got to be [email protected], I can't recall ever having a blemished box from there, swiftly followed by Amazon.

Legoboy

I've had two badly crushed boxes out of [email protected] but we know we can always rely on them to swap out with minimal effort. I held off ordering from Amazon.de a couple of days ago just because I couldn't face having to sort out a possible return with them, even if it did save me a few quid.

pumperx

I ordered two from WM for $310 wach and will pick up on Wednesday. I'll see how that goes and let you guys know.

FatMatt

^Not saying it won't, but Walmart is one of the last places I would count on to provide me with a minty box.

tom4086

Thanks all, I'll keep a look out for any bargains but otherwise will order direct from Lego.

jasonord69a

Hi,

Where are you based as I have a spare mint boxed set I would be willing to sell.

Jason

tom4086

Hi Jason,

I'm in the North West of England :)

JP82

The boxes in the shelves in store tend to be for display only for sets like the SW exclusives. The stores normally bring you a mint one from the store-room. Often it's still in the brown outer box they ship to the stores from warehouse in.

LegoFanTexas

^ This is true for DS, because those are 1 set per LEGO shipping box.

The SSD comes 2 sets per LEGO shipping box, for some strange reason.

If you're willing to buy 2 of them, you can often get them that way.

JP82

Even if you buy one, they would still get you a fresh box which has not been on the shop floor.

Lego_Lord_Mayorca

I ordered mine from Lego [email protected] during May the Fourth, and it came it great shape. The only niggle was the indentation caused by the TC-14 minifigure that came free with the set. So, as long as you don't get some free/additional item that can be packed with the SSD, you should get a box in mint shape.

pumperx

I also would like to report back that the ones I ordered from WM (site to store) did arrive in very decent shape. I would rate it 9 to 9.5 out of 10. I am pretty satisfied with the purchase. .

Reliant

Looks great! congrats

tom4086

Wow. That looks amazing. The box looks pretty perfect.

So double points in March will give me a discount and pretty much get me a mint box.

Are these ever on discount anywhere? Whens the best time to buy?

Poochy

^ Can't say it will happen again, but Target had them at $260 for about an hour a few weeks ago :).

tom4086

I'm in the UK @Poochy, but will keep my eyes and ears open!

Reliant

An hour!! Damn how did any one even have a chance to know it was available at that price?!?!

dougts

^ by living on brickset ! :-)

It was clearly a mistake by target stacking 20% off on top of 20% off, but a few if us got in on it before they fixed it