Looking for (UK): Hamley's Guard polybag

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• BooTheMightyHamster Northern edge of London, just before the dragons...Member Posts: 1,403

  January 2018 edited January 2018

  I shall compile a new list!
  
  Hamley's Guards are £6.00 each
  Lesters from the Leicester Square Lego store are £5.99 each.
  
  I bought a box full of small padded envelopes, so they work out at 10p each, and I can get 5 figs in the envelope.
  
  UK postage (2nd class, Large Letter) is 76p
  
  So some examples:
  
  1 Guard & 1 Lester in the UK = £12.85
  
  A bigger envelope to the UK (can get about 15 figs in) is £1.99 for the envelope + £2.90 postage
  
  European postage (for a small bag) is £2.55
  
  USA postage for a middle-sized bag (about 6-8 figs) was £1.09 (envelope) + £4.45 postage.
  
  What we did recently, to cut down on postage, was that I sent a box of about 30 Lesters and 30 Guards to @SumoLego and he's going to distribute them to the people who asked for them.
  
  I'm happy to send of individual envelopes if there are just one or two North American requests, but if there are a bunch, it might be worth doing something like that again.  I'd need to check that SumoLego was ok with that, as obviously he had to lay out about £300 up front.
  
  I'll make a new list of the requests that I've got and PM people for details.   

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• BooTheMightyHamster Northern edge of London, just before the dragons...Member Posts: 1,403

  January 2018

  Provisional requests so far.
  I'm assuming you're based in the UK if it's not obvious from your UserId.
  
  @pharmjod (USA)   3 Guards, 3 Lesters
  
  @BeauBricks (Netherlands)  1 Guard, 1 Lester
  
  @Renegade007cjh  2 Guards, 2 Lesters
  
  @Onebricktoomany (USA)  3 Guards, 3 Lesters
  
  @sonatine01  1 Guard, 1 Lester
  
  @Poltergeist (USA) 1 Guard, 1 Lester
  
  @polyester  2 Guards, 1 Lester
  
  @Gremer (USA)  1 Guard, 1 Lester
  
  @LukeSkywalker 2/3 Guards
  
  @flord (Canada) 1 Lester
  
  @dingbat (Italy) 3 Guards, 3 Lesters
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  

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• Russell844 California, USAMember Posts: 2,127

  January 2018 edited January 2018

  Can you put me down for two Lesters? I've trying to help a couple friends out. Thanks!

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• loyalroyal Member Posts: 3

  January 2018

  Hi @BooTheMightyHamster , very generous of you to do this.
  
  If possible could I request 2 guards please? I'm in the UK but hoping to avoid Hamley's £5 postage. 
  
  Many thanks! :) 

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• dingbat ItaliaMember Posts: 6

  January 2018

    @BooTheMightyHamster  thanks so much for your effort!!  I'll be waiting for your PM info.  Cheers!

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• SumoLego New YorkMember Posts: 14,211

  January 2018

  77ncaachamps said:

  SumoLego said:

  (For those in the US, the polys are still enroute.  I will be in-touch with everyone for payment and delivery arrangements once I recieve them.)

  Thanks for the update, @SumoLego.
  
  Have the payment directions been posted, @BooTheMightyHamster?
  
  

  I will be handling those arrangements once the polys get to me.  I am still awaiting delivery.

  

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• deepdalelegend PRESTON, ENGLANDMember Posts: 352

  January 2018

  @BooTheMightyHamster Can I put my name down for a Hamley's guard please?

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• CommanderRaab Edinburgh, ScotlandMember Posts: 654

  January 2018

  @BooTheMightyHamster please may I have 2 guards and 2 lesters?
  

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• ReesesPieces Member Posts: 1,023

  January 2018

  @BooTheMightyHamster may I get 2 guards and 2 lesters as well?  I am located in the US.  Thank you for doing this.
  

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• ReesesPieces Member Posts: 1,023

  January 2018

  @SumoLego please let me know if you have leftovers of the guards and lesters.  Thank you.
  

  

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• Watermosss North WalesMember Posts: 2

  January 2018

  Hi - can I get in on this! I’m new round here and UK based! I’d like to request a Lester and 2x Guards please! 
  
  You must be a frequent customer in both stores now - do they know your name yet!
  
  Thanks!

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• TheFew EnglandMember Posts: 1,658

  January 2018

  @Huw does brickset do New Years honors of any form? If so I would like to nominate @BooTheMightyHamster for one. Perhaps CBE (Commander of the Brickset Empire).  
  
  

  

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• timwong hong kongMember Posts: 2

  January 2018

  @BooTheMightyHamster Could you also mail to Hong Kong? I would love to have 6 guards and 3 lesters
  
  

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• George_WL USMember Posts: 1

  January 2018

  Can I also have 1 Guard & 1 Leste please? I am in the US. Really appreciate you’ve help! 
  

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• BooTheMightyHamster Northern edge of London, just before the dragons...Member Posts: 1,403

  January 2018

  I think I've contacted everyone who's asked for figs.  If you haven't heard from me, PM me with a nudge.

  

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• mhortar United StatesMember Posts: 1

  January 2018

  I'd be interested in getting 4 of each to distribute to some local LUG members. Located in the US
  

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• blade_guy Member Posts: 217

  January 2018 edited January 2018

  Thank you @BooTheMightyHamster - my guards arrived safely!

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• BooTheMightyHamster Northern edge of London, just before the dragons...Member Posts: 1,403

  January 2018

  Excellent!
  
  @mhortar - I'll PM you this evening.

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• Gremer The Commonwealth of VirginiaMember Posts: 183

  January 2018

  Please take me off the list. Maybe another week.

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• BooTheMightyHamster Northern edge of London, just before the dragons...Member Posts: 1,403

  January 2018

  @Gremer
  
  Sure - no problem.  Feel free to PM me if you change your mind.

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• SumoLego New YorkMember Posts: 14,211

  January 2018

  Quick update - I believe USPS tried to deliver a package today.  I will let everyone know when I pick it up tomorrow.

  

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• mklego Member Posts: 109

  January 2018

  Mine received safely - huge thanks @BooTheMightyHamster - a true Gent!

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• BooTheMightyHamster Northern edge of London, just before the dragons...Member Posts: 1,403

  January 2018

  Good stuff!

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• sukh Member Posts: 142

  January 2018

  Thanks @BooTheMightyHamster received mine as well.

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• BooTheMightyHamster Northern edge of London, just before the dragons...Member Posts: 1,403

  January 2018

  Next batch away!  Everyone who has sent me address details now has figs in the post.

  

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• SumoLego New YorkMember Posts: 14,211

  January 2018

  Hello friends...
  
  
  
  I will be in touch with the calculation for the per unit cost.  I will do a separate postage calculation for the polys going to Canada to reflect the actual shipping cost.  For the US parcels, I will estimate as best I can, but I will most likely average the relative shipping cost so everyone gets their polys ASAP.

  

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• BooTheMightyHamster Northern edge of London, just before the dragons...Member Posts: 1,403

  January 2018

  Phew!  I was beginning to think they'd got lost!
  Cheers, @SumoLego !
  
  

  

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• sonatine01 Daventry, EnglandMember Posts: 737

  January 2018

  @BooTheMightyHamster  mine turned up today, thanks again for all your effort m8, well appreciated:-)

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• BooTheMightyHamster Northern edge of London, just before the dragons...Member Posts: 1,403

  January 2018

  Figs for @BeauBricks and @mhortar are away. That's all posting up to date.
  
  

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• Bobbtom Member Posts: 4

  January 2018 edited January 2018

  Im the US, would it be possible for me to get 4 guards?
  
  BooTheMightyHamster
  
  @SumoLego
  

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• BooTheMightyHamster Northern edge of London, just before the dragons...Member Posts: 1,403

  January 2018

  Hi @Bobbtom
  I can do that.  I don't think @SumoLego will have any spares, but it's worth waiting for him to reply just in case he does, because that'll save on your postage costs.

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• Bobbtom Member Posts: 4

  January 2018

  BooTheMightyHamster said:

  Hi @Bobbtom
  I can do that.  I don't think @SumoLego will have any spares, but it's worth waiting for him to reply just in case he does, because that'll save on your postage costs.

  Ok

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• Aero_X RussiaMember Posts: 1

  January 2018

  Hello, @BooTheMightyHamster! If it’s possible, can you get 1 Guard and 2 Lesters for me, please? (Shipping to Russia)

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• BooTheMightyHamster Northern edge of London, just before the dragons...Member Posts: 1,403

  January 2018

  Hi @Aero_X
  
  if you can get to Paypal, I can get to the Post Office!

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• SumoLego New YorkMember Posts: 14,211

  January 2018

  SumoLego said:

  For the US parcels, I will estimate as best I can, but I will most likely average the relative shipping cost so everyone gets their polys ASAP.

  Quick update - my bubble mailers should finally be delivered tomorrow morning.  Apparently, they were on backorder for two days.  (Thank you, W.B. Mason.)  And an ill-timed divorce trial consumed my week.  
  
  PMs will be out the next day or so with address requests and payment calculations/instructions.
  
  Thanks!

  

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• JudgeChuck UKMember Posts: 1,468

  January 2018 edited January 2018

  Hi @BooTheMightyHamster
  
  If possible, could you please put me down for 1x Lester and 2x Guards?
  
  Many thanks in advance! :-)

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• Bobbtom Member Posts: 4

  January 2018

  BooTheMightyHamster said:

  Hi @Bobbtom
  I can do that.  I don't think @SumoLego will have any spares, but it's worth waiting for him to reply just in case he does, because that'll save on your postage costs.

  
  Sumo is out of guards, so if you do send him a second shipment, please reserve 4 guards for me. Thanks!

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• BooTheMightyHamster Northern edge of London, just before the dragons...Member Posts: 1,403

  January 2018

  I'll see if he's interested, but I've sent about 5 packets off to people in the US since I sent that box, so there may not be sufficient demand for another bulk shipment.

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• Watermosss North WalesMember Posts: 2

  January 2018

  A little package arrived today! Thanks @BooTheMightyHamster!

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• WeezyCupcake Member Posts: 91

  January 2018

  Sorry I'm late on this, but if another shipment is in the works I would be interested in 2 Lesters and two guards. Happy to work a deal with somebody on the other side of the pond as well. I'm in the US. Thanks 

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• RedMark UKMember Posts: 80

  January 2018

  Plenty in stock at Hamley's Trafford centre today.

  

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• SumoLego New YorkMember Posts: 14,211

  January 2018

  For those in the US - here is the cost breakdown.  I will cut-and-paste this into each PM request for addresses and payments.  (This reflects costs that Boo noted above.)
  
  Total Acquisition Cost (including shipping and PayPal exchange fees):  $433.57; Per Polybag: $9.04
  Padded Envelopes (25 envelopes): $18.75;  Per Shipment $0.75
  Average Shipping (US): Per Shipment $3.75
  
  The calculation is simple - per poly is $9.04; and each individual is charged for one envelope and one shipping cost.  
  
  1 Poly:  $  9.04 + $0.75 + $3.75 = $13.54
  2 Polys $18.08 + $0.75 + $3.75 = $22.58
  3 Polys $27.12 + $0.75 + $3.75 = $31.62
  4 Polys $36.16 + $0.75 + $3.75 = $40.66
  
   
  

  

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• SumoLego New YorkMember Posts: 14,211

  January 2018

  BooTheMightyHamster said:

  I'll see if he's interested, but I've sent about 5 packets off to people in the US since I sent that box, so there may not be sufficient demand for another bulk shipment.

  I'm happy to do another batch.  
  
  The savings is on shipping for those that want only a pair or less than four.  Obviously, the more polys Boo can fit in the smaller bubble mailer, the cheaper overall cost.
  

  

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• madforLEGO Chicagoland USMember Posts: 10,150

  January 2018

  Definitely interested for 2. I know it is a bit off topic, and not sure if @BooTheMightyHamster can help, but I'm also looking to get a bunch of Lester polys too (if they can still be gotten from the store)
  

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• BooTheMightyHamster Northern edge of London, just before the dragons...Member Posts: 1,403

  January 2018 edited January 2018

  Ok, I'll send off figs to those that I've already been in contact with (some went yesterday, the remainder will be in the next few days), but for any new USA requests I'll start making a list.  If we get enough I'll arrange a second shipment to @SumoLego
  If anyone's in a hurry though, PM me and I can send them direct.
  
  Postage to the USA for a padded envelope is between £3.25 and about £5.50, depending on envelope size, and I can probably get about 15 max in the largest envelope.  After that it makes sense to send a small box to SumoLego.
  
  Thus far it appears to be:
  
  @Bobbtom   4 x Guards
  @WeezyCupcake   2 x Guards, 2 x Lesters
  @madforLEGO   2 x Guards, 'A bunch' of Lesters
  
  
  
  

  

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• SumoLego New YorkMember Posts: 14,211

  January 2018

  (First batch of Guards and Lesters are on their way to their new US homes.  I hope to get the rest out by Tuesday, assuming the couple of stragglers get back to me.)

  

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• WeezyCupcake Member Posts: 91

  January 2018

  @SumoLego if you are going to do another batch please put me down for 4 of each please. Don't know if anyone else is interested in joining.  Thanks

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• SumoLego New YorkMember Posts: 14,211

  January 2018

  WeezyCupcake said:

  @SumoLego if you are going to do another batch please put me down for 4 of each please. Don't know if anyone else is interested in joining.  Thanks

  @BooTheMightyHamster runs the show - as he's able to source them.

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• ravot USA/ILMember Posts: 22

  January 2018

  @SumoLego
  payment sent! thanks again.

  

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• BooTheMightyHamster Northern edge of London, just before the dragons...Member Posts: 1,403

  January 2018

  @Bobbtom  
  @WeezyCupcake   
  @madforLEGO   
  
  Doesn't look like there's sufficient interest to send another box over to the US, but I'm happy to send them direct to you if you'd still like some figs.  Guards are £6.00 each, Lesters are £5.99 each and P&P would be about £4.00, give or take.
  
  Cheers.

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