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[US] #76011 Batman: Man-Bat Attack $16 at Walmart
TheLoneTensor
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In-store only (online out of stock).
You want the next Wolverine's Chopper Showdown? Here it be.
You want the next Wolverine's Chopper Showdown? Here it be.
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why would it be like #6866 ...
#70011 just came out in december 2013.(reason i said dec 2013 is because i saw it in target during xmas time)
it has a good year left on it no?
that's because i learned about that from another poster in another thread... i think it was @margot who posted in http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/14303/us-tru-20-off-coupon-3-7-14-thru-3-29-14/p1
Also, I'm not sure how it's like a Wolverine Chopper Showdown, either. Maybe for Nightwing? This is his only set, right? It sure couldn't be for Man-Bat, could it?
I have an idea. How about we promote a sale for those who might be interested in it, or might have missed it in some other thread. I think that might be better than making fun of it. I wonder how many sale posts get not-posted because people are not interested in getting poo'd upon if they happen to post a sale that everyone apparently knows about, or didn't think it's worth posting because it's not wow enough*. The admins around here are smart enough to know when to merge threads.
For those thinking this is "only $3.99" and wondering why I'm calling it the next WCS, I'm not afraid to toss out a bold prediction. Nightwing is a character in a very unique space - obscure enough from mainstream but enormously popular in comic circles, just like say...Deadpool. Given it's also a $20 set, it's not hard to draw a comparison. Buy it or not, it's up to you.
* Everyone didn't know about it; Some people think it's a good deal.
if one is in love for a set then any price/time is justified for buying it.
but if one is talking from purely reselling perspective, which i think you are alluring to we still have a whole summer left and etc... and for the set that just came out 3 months ago i don't see any point to run down the hill to hoard it just now... :D .. its just my feeling..
fwiw, i do own 3 sets of #70011..... that's because i like the set and not to resell :D.
i would say the same for #6866 .. but if it reaches $100.. i will surely sell those 3 as well :P
Not all sales have to be about retiring modulars.
So, I thank you for the post @TheLoneTensor.
I'll be the first to shine the light on myself too. I'm here to pass some time, get ideas and cultivate all aspect of my experience with the hobby. I judge, but I'm also learning, because for everything I know, I know there's a whole bunch more I don't know. Sometimes I'll look at some aspect of Lego and think "I have no interest in that." But then the excitement that others share about it might actually get me interested in it (no Mixels, it hasn't happened yet). I'm also very much in favor of the sharing of ideas off the bat. If you have something to share, don't say "pm me and I'll give it to you." Toss it out there first thing and get the ball rolling.
When it comes to sales, as @Pitfall69 wrote (and I'm sure many of you agree with), I rely on these boards to help me know when there are good deals to be had. I like to think of Brickset as an "inner circle" of sorts when it comes to Lego deals, as opposed to "This was posted on soandso's site, etc." With the membership here, we should be the epicenter in most every case. Plus, don't assume it's already been talked about, because redundancy is much better than omission. Like I mentioned elsewhere, the board admins are pretty good at consolidating stuff when it makes sense to do so, so redundancy get cleaned up pretty efficiently.
Of course there's a lot more to being here, and it's not all about the deals, but this thread is, so I didn't want to get too off-topic. Suffice to say, it's all about communication and respect. In both cases you get out of it what you put into it.
And @margot, if I was in any way part of the reason you left. I publicly apologize and hope you reconsider. This place is better with you here.
WTT (US): @mathew for @margot.
It is indeed really too bad that @margot left Brickset :o( she was a positive voice and a huge help to the community.
i was mentioning thinking that target online might do the same..
its available to buy from walmart.com now... that must be the reason amazon.com matched the price.
you should be able to get it from both .. even if its not in the store...
i still don't think this set will run out.... so soon. and i still think this set has full if not another 9 months of life left...
Quick run down:
- Kmart also have the set for $16.
- (YMMV) Several coupons available including $10pts-for-$50, 5off50, etc.
- (YMMV) Surprise points (I got $5)
- (YMMV) 20% off gift cards (stock up at Chase Ultimate Rewards or DiscoverCard)
- Of course, cashback websites
For me, I got 4x sets for almost 50% off (that's including tax).
Disclamer: Ok, if there isn't enough YMMVs, I want to clarify that I know most people cannot replicate what I did above. I got thumbs downs in deal sites cause folks are mad, implying I'm providing useless info for them. I'm just sharing... so please be kind. ^_^
Side note: since Kmart RARELY price match other retailers, it makes me think that $16 price is going to be the new "normal" price for the set.
i seem to think that from reseller's perspective this looks like the dud of the new super heroes that's why all retailers are discounting @ least for now. it has to be the non-seller.....
but its a fine set to own and build....
And, not to imply that one way is "bad" or another "good" but @starwarfan77, why do you put your response first, then the thing you're quoting later. I'm honestly curious. I ask this because I find that I read your comment, then the quote, and as a result, I'm comprehending your discussions in a reverse manner than what I normally read...well, most everything else in this world.
I always wondered why his comments were first and then the quote. I thought maybe @starwarsfan77 was in some sort bizzaro world or something.
i have also mentioned before that if one wants to own and build then any price can be justified i.e. $19.99 or $16.00. don't make a difference.
depends of one's definition of dud. it was available @ $119 from amazon. it was @ december of 2012. It was available from S&H till nov 2013. RRP was $149.
Today i.e 2014.04.05 = amazon lowest price = $287.99 after commission, fees, shipping one would net about $220.
@TheLoneTensor Preferred Scenario:
Purchased on 2012.12.01 = $119.
Sold on 2014.04.05 = $220. ($287.99 after commission, fees, shipping one would net about $220.)
Profit = $100
its invested over 16 months and annualized ROI = 57.952%
Second scenario:
Puchased on 2013.11.01 = $149
Sold on 2014.04.05 = $220. ($287.99 after commission, fees, shipping one would net about $220.)
Profit = $71
invested over roughly 5 months and annualized ROI = 148.747%
refer to calculator @ https://www.dinkytown.net/java/AnnualReturn.html for more details. this should give a very good perspective on which method of investment is preferred.... for me the first way is a "DUD" and i would prefer second.
i don't think the tommy and sammy care much nor their parents and grand-parents.
I am not sure that majority of parents and/or grandparents would looks for a discount to buy something which are meant to be a discretionary spend to splurge on their loved ones. lets not talk about the exceptions i.e. those few percentage who might be doing that. on top of that give it a break its not a $100 set so i don't think much of the people are thinking about the cost and saving on this one.
whoever wants one and wanted one they bought it @ 19.99 from the retailers during x-mas and etc...
now me calling it a DUD from resellers perspective is guided by the same explanation i gave above. this set has good 6-9 months or even more of life left. so why would any reseller would buy this @ 16.00 wait till 2015 locking their investment. i am pretty sure most of them would prefer to buy @ 19.99 closer to nov-dec time.
there is no way this will be close to #6866 that's all i am infering. #6866 is one of a kind and no one saw it coming probably same with #6868 that's why the appreciation.
with regard to super-heroes after that, i am pretty sure they are being hoarded in tons tons and the return won't be close to what we saw with the first wave. i am pretty sure this aspect and everything i said above are covered in some other thread hence i truly apologize for not including citation...