WetWired Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 For those in Brisbane who haven't yet picked up the modular fire brigade and are interested David Jones in Brisbane CBD has about 5-6 of them and a sale on with 20% off at the moment, not sure how long it lasts for though.
EFFalcon Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 10215 - UCS Jedi Starfigher $100 @ Big W http://www.bigw.com.au/toys/construction/lego/star-wars/bpnBIGW_0000000271839/lego-star-wars-jedi-starfigher-10215
Siegfried Posted April 4, 2012 Posted April 4, 2012 10215 - UCS Jedi Starfigher $100 @ Big W http://www.bigw.com.au/toys/construction/lego/star-wars/bpnBIGW_0000000271839/lego-star-wars-jedi-starfigher-10215 Still overpriced.
TheDarkness Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 K-Mart Pirates of the Caribbean 4183 - The Mill - $23 rrp $79.99 Technic 8069 - Backhoe Loader - $45 rrp $99.99 (tagged at $69)
TheDarkness Posted April 8, 2012 Posted April 8, 2012 Must say I am suprised at the price of the UCS R2-D2 at S&H. $249.99 for us against the $179.99 US price. I was expecting at least $299 in comparison
WetWired Posted April 8, 2012 Posted April 8, 2012 K-Mart Pirates of the Caribbean 4183 - The Mill - $23 rrp $79.99 Technic 8069 - Backhoe Loader - $45 rrp $99.99 (tagged at $69) Which K-mart did you find that POTC set at?
DrWeevil Posted April 8, 2012 Posted April 8, 2012 Must say I am suprised at the price of the UCS R2-D2 at S&H. $249.99 for us against the $179.99 US price. I was expecting at least $299 in comparison That is in keeping with their pricing of the latest Modular Building - Town Hall is $250 compared to the US' $199. Perhaps they realize their 100% mark ups on larger sets result in those sets not selling as well so they've adjusted their price vs number sold equation? Just look at the Imperial Shuttle and Fire Station modular as some examples of overpriced sets hanging around for too long... It's a shame that's not translating into the lower priced sets as well (I'm looking at you Super Heroes) but as I'm predominantly a larger set collector I'll take it! I know it's made me reassess where I purchase from - the Town Hall was the first time I'd purchased from the S@H website ever, as I knew I wouldn't be able to source it from overseas much cheaper anytime in the near future, and it isn't worth my time to wait six months for a maybe DJs sale and take a few hours out of my day to rush in to try and get one on sale. So their pricing change has succeeded in changing the purchasing behaviour of at least one AFOL!
TheDarkness Posted April 8, 2012 Posted April 8, 2012 Which K-mart did you find that POTC set at? My local one in Alice Springs, however, I imagine that it would be across the board considering all other price decreases have been the same That is in keeping with their pricing of the latest Modular Building - Town Hall is $250 compared to the US' $199. Perhaps they realize their 100% mark ups on larger sets result in those sets not selling as well so they've adjusted their price vs number sold equation? Just look at the Imperial Shuttle and Fire Station modular as some examples of overpriced sets hanging around for too long... It's a shame that's not translating into the lower priced sets as well (I'm looking at you Super Heroes) but as I'm predominantly a larger set collector I'll take it! I know it's made me reassess where I purchase from - the Town Hall was the first time I'd purchased from the S@H website ever, as I knew I wouldn't be able to source it from overseas much cheaper anytime in the near future, and it isn't worth my time to wait six months for a maybe DJs sale and take a few hours out of my day to rush in to try and get one on sale. So their pricing change has succeeded in changing the purchasing behaviour of at least one AFOL! It certainly is making me reassess my purchase strategies. With a smaller discrepency in prices I will be eyeing off threads like this even more in the hunt for bargains
Siegfried Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 Technic 8069 - Backhoe Loader - $45 rrp $99.99 (tagged at $69) I'll be looking for that! Must say I am suprised at the price of the UCS R2-D2 at S&H. $249.99 for us against the $179.99 US price. I was expecting at least $299 in comparison Me too. I'll be buying it!
pinioncorp Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 That is in keeping with their pricing of the latest Modular Building - Town Hall is $250 compared to the US' $199. Perhaps they realize their 100% mark ups on larger sets result in those sets not selling as well so they've adjusted their price vs number sold equation? It is interesting to look at the way the price of the modular buildings has changed compared to the US price: Cafe Corner (2007) USD $140 AUD $249 Market Street (2007) USD $090 AUD $130 - //(Not so sure about this one) Green Grocer (2008) USD $150 AUD $250 Fire Brigade (2009) USD $150 AUD $300 Grand Emporium (2010) USD $150 AUD $250 Pet Shop (2011) USD $150 AUD $270 Town Hall (2012) USD $200 AUD $250 Is it that we're getting better prices? It's hard to tell. The dollar is jumping all over the place, and is currently overvalued: it must remain in TLG's minds that the Aussie Dollar could nosedive at any time. Having to change the price of an item would cause a backlash as well. The set that stands out to me the most is the Fire Brigade, which at twice the dollar value of it's US counterpart, is really overpriced. But the Pet shop also bucks the trend by costing more for less, for no good reason. Is the US market going to fall in line with the rest of the world's pricing? Truly, that would be a bad thing. It would push up the average cost of sets and parts in the aftermarket, which in turn will decrease the returns of the imported brick (and therefore, the need to be competitive). I'd rather be able to import a Fire Brigade from Amazon for $150 plus shipping, than be forced to buy it here because importing doesn't make it worthwhile. Importing is another option for us, but having the option is welcome. All I can say is to check the market price of a set before you buy at retail, regardless of whether it's on 'sale'.
Artanis I Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 ...speaking of sales, from Thursday there will be 20% off Lego at Target (but not including Friends) again. Is the Friends line selling so well that they don't need to drop the prices? Who knows. It looks to be selling well from what I've seen regardless.
Siegfried Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 Is the Friends line selling so well that they don't need to drop the prices? Who knows. It looks to be selling well from what I've seen regardless. It's cool; I got the house last sale!
Artanis I Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 It's cool; I got the house last sale! Lucky dog walrus. The big Friends sets are always all gone by the time I can get to the sales. I bought a set for my sister's birthday, but I didn't want to give it to her so I bought another one, but didn't want to give that to her either. In the end I did give her one, and she loved it. It's at work where my niece can't eat it...
peterab Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 Is the Friends line selling so well that they don't need to drop the prices? Who knows. It looks to be selling well from what I've seen regardless. Yep, according to a friend who's a LEGO retailer, pretty much all the big retailers have sold their initial stock, LEGO Australia has sold all the extra stock in their warehouse except for a couple of sets, and they won't be restocked till late May or June. The sales have exceeded expectations I'd say.
TeufelHund Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) Yep, according to a friend who's a LEGO retailer, pretty much all the big retailers have sold their initial stock, LEGO Australia has sold all the extra stock in their warehouse except for a couple of sets, and they won't be restocked till late May or June. The sales have exceeded expectations I'd say. So bascially girls were lining up to get into Lego but they just needed some pink boxes to reassure them it was ok to dive in? Kudos to TLG's market research, I guess. EDIT: Toys R US 25% off storewide for next 3 days. Good news if you're looking for any store exclusives. http://view.ed4.net/v/PF5DNQU/078W/GDCCK18/QH32A/ Edited April 11, 2012 by TeufelHund
Siegfried Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 So bascially girls were lining up to get into Lego but they just needed some pink boxes to reassure them it was ok to dive in? It could also be parents. From my perspective my daughter showed interest in the line so we bought a few and she has gone back to playing with all the LEGO now. In any case it's everywhere and selling well; I saw some in Woolsworth today.
TeufelHund Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 From my perspective my daughter showed interest in the line so we bought a few and she has gone back to playing with all the LEGO now. Well I have 2 sons and we aren't planning on any more offspring, so I doubt there will be any pink boxes infiltrating our house. I was actually walking through Toys R US on the weekend and glanced at the girlie isles and actually thought to myself "thank god I'll never have to venture there".
lightningtiger Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 It appears that the larger Friend's sets sell well, but the smaller one's appear to be only moving now. I'll speak up, I have a few Friend's sets in a box built up ready so when my Great-Niece's visit me they have something to play with (they are all under 4 years of age). No sign of any of the Marvel sets yet, timing better be right for film coming out.
MrZ Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 I was at Target the other day and one of the guys working at the store was loading up a cart with Lego police station sets and wheeled them off somewhere. Any idea what he might have been doing? Old stock? Where will they go?
mattman Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 If you're anywhere near brisbane northside, Hypermarket at Aspley is clearing a heap of lego at half price. Not everything is half off yet (but i was told they were still going through scanning stuff to find out) but I just picked up a good haul. Most stuff left in the clearance area ATM is ninjago, but there's 2012 stuff in there too. Make sure you hit up the seasonal/clearance aisle though, not the normal lego spot. Got: MVR @ $60 (3rd for us, oops) 2012 ninjago helicopter @ $25 Batman/catwoman chase @ $12.50 POTC captains cabin @ $12.50 (later discovered that minifigs had been raided which sucks, but we were mostly after the bottles/globe anyway). And one of the ninjago starter sets @ $15 the non ninjago was last of each on the shelf, don't be expecting to find them ;P
Appswasere Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 If you're anywhere near brisbane northside, Hypermarket at Aspley is clearing a heap of lego at half price. Not everything is half off yet (but i was told they were still going through scanning stuff to find out) but I just picked up a good haul. Most stuff left in the clearance area ATM is ninjago, but there's 2012 stuff in there too. Make sure you hit up the seasonal/clearance aisle though, not the normal lego spot. Got: MVR @ $60 (3rd for us, oops) 2012 ninjago helicopter @ $25 Batman/catwoman chase @ $12.50 POTC captains cabin @ $12.50 (later discovered that minifigs had been raided which sucks, but we were mostly after the bottles/globe anyway). And one of the ninjago starter sets @ $15 the non ninjago was last of each on the shelf, don't be expecting to find them ;P Apparently that whole centre is getting a make over so I would say that's why they are clearing stock, that and barely anyone shops there anymore since chermside opened. Maybe the TRU there will have same sales too, but I doubt it
TheDarkness Posted April 15, 2012 Posted April 15, 2012 8069 Technic Backhoe Loader down to $30 at K-mart, 70% off
ianosphere Posted April 15, 2012 Posted April 15, 2012 8069 Technic Backhoe Loader down to $30 at K-mart, 70% off which store is it? state-wide? national wide sale?
TheDarkness Posted April 15, 2012 Posted April 15, 2012 which store is it? state-wide? national wide sale? It is in Alice Springs, but all of their price reductions have been across the nation. Was tagged on the shelf but no stock was left
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