It's a sale, I have to get something ... or do I?

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• princedraven Member Posts: 3,764

  September 2011

  I have to admit I am probably a 5! :(

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• drdavewatford Administrator Posts: 6,756

  September 2011

  Probably a 4 or a 5 BUT only when the discount works out at 30% or more ! Less than that and I'm a 0......

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• StevenAshby Member Posts: 155

  September 2011

  Im a 4 or 5 but again only when its above 30%,
  
  Working for John Lewis gives me store discount so small discounts dont often appeal to me.

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• Yellowcastle Administrator, Moderator Posts: 5,234

  September 2011

  I'm a 4.5

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• johnsbricks Member Posts: 210

  September 2011

  a definite 5....unfortunately it means I'll buy anything with a decent discount including Star Wars, PoTC, HPa and Atlantis (which I have no interest in)

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• Eric Member Posts: 376

  September 2011

  It has to be more than 25% off, else I'm out of there.

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• Ravenhook Member Posts: 70

  September 2011

  Here in Australia, sales are pretty much the ONLY time I and other AFOLs buy anything, so yes, I have to buy something then, because that's what I been waiting for.
  
  The reason of course is the massive price gouging that LEGO Australia inflicts on the relatively affluent Australian market, where LEGO prices are often 200% of the US RRP.
  
  Many Aussie AFOLs have taken to importing, often from the US, the UK and other parts of Europe. Even with hefty freight charges - 4 Kg modulars or 5 Kg Tower Bridges aren't cheap to ship - it works out to be substantially cheaper than getting it locally.
  
  Fortunately, for the convenience (and instant gratification - waiting for the post can be painful) of being able to walk in and get something off a shelf, the local department stores have relatively frequent 20% off sales, less frequent 25% off sales, once in a blue moon 20%+10% = 28% off sales, and hallelujah Buy 2 Get 3rd Free = 33% off sales.
  
  So, it's a case of:
  1. Wait for set to come out and see its local price.
  2. See how much it is overseas and how feasible it is to import.
  3. Wait for a sale.
  
  Rarely does "just buy it at RRP" enter into it. Sales are essential even for regular, planned purchases.
  
  Some retailers also put slow selling items on clearance, and if it's a really good price, say, 40%-50% off, then that's when an impulse purchase may happen. Generally I'm too broke after just the regular purchases to be impulsive though!

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• DavidBrickley Member Posts: 375

  September 2011

  For me, it has been 25% or combo sales better is a 4, even if it's just some small "army builder" sets. For the toys r us deals where the item is marked up 10% right off, it has to be at least a third off or better. This is including, though, the odd $10 of $50 or 20% off 1 item coupons stacked with te sale.

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• StuBoy Member Posts: 623

  September 2011

  ^^ I'm exactly the same in New Zealand, usually only ever buy sets I want when they're on sale, unless its a hard to find set. I'm probably a 3 or 4, there was a 30% off sale recently and while I didn't get anything for myself I just had to get something for my son since it was such a big discount. I was planning on getting the Pet Shop but it wasn't included in the sale (damn small print!).
  
  I've just bought a couple of large sets from a US forum member and as @Ravenhook said its significantly cheaper than RRP over here, even with the shipping included. Not sure if he'd want me to give him a plug to the whole forum, but if anyone from downunder is interested they can PM me and I could ask him.

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