harmacy Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 Hmm. It looks like only two have sold on TM in the past three years. I recommend Bricklink. Has anyone had anyhting sent from overseas off bricklink to NZ, just abit worried about sending money to germany and places like that, and reports, experiences?. I get 95% of all of my Lego off BL, and about 90% of that comes from offshore, including parts and new or old complete sets. Ive had over 100 transactions, and they have all been good experiences. A few things to note; - BL tends to be Lego fans, so ask questions to sellers and they will give you good honest responses. Trademe and eBay often have Lego sellers that dont know much about the stuff (at worse case, is advertised as Lego, but its Megablocks or Torro), so may not be accurate in their descriptions. For example, I bought a 48x48 Baseplate off Trademe which was advertised in excellent condition, but when I got it, it was discoloured, yellowed and very dirty. I bought some old road plates off Bricklink, and one of them was the wrong type, so the seller refunded my money PLUS sent me the correct one PLUS let me keep the incorrect one. - Bricklink also has a feedback system, so use it when choosing your seller. Dont bypass a seller if they have few feedbacks, but read the comments! Once again, it is largely a fan community, so people will be honest! - Most Sellers support Paypal, so get yourself a paypal account - its easier than arranging bank transfers of sending cash. Plus, its all tracked, so its highly transparent to Buyer and Seller. - Some sellers dont list NZ as a shipping destination, but if you see something you like, ask the seller if they will make an exception. One seller I dealt with had 8 sets I really wanted, and made an exception for me as I was buying them all at one. Once again, dont be afraid to ask questions - many sellers will also send you photographs too. - The general rule of thumb for importing items, is keep below $NZD400 (Including postage costs) to avoid NZ import taxes, GST etc. - BL has its own forum system for questions, which is very helpful for finding parts or getting advice. I asked a question once, and had 12 responses within 5 minutes. Magic! I hope this helps in your decision! - The final warning I have, is that BL has often been referred to as 'Cracklink', simply because its so addictive!!!!
technicfan Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 Cool thanks. I have never used paypal before so this will be an experience. I have just got an account, trying something small first before I go big.
Legoman Posted January 24, 2012 Author Posted January 24, 2012 How did you get an account/membership?. All that comes up for me is "Membership, more information coming soon" Here's a link to registration: Rego Page The final warning I have, is that BL has often been referred to as 'Cracklink', simply because its so addictive!!!! This is a very serious problem, I suggest using a debit-plus rather than Visa
Callum Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 Series 6 Minifigures at Warehouse Central, Dunedin. Put them on the shelf my self... :) Selling out fast!
nzkiwiman Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) Kmart Dunedin stocked the 2012 Ninjago, City, Racers and Creator sets. Rather than type out a list, here is a link to a YouTube video I took. Also on Monday I start a new job, so maybe I can 'invest' in a few of the Lego sets I want (while still keeping in mind that I have no room and need to top up the savings account fast) Edited January 25, 2012 by nzkiwiman
TD1000 Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 Hi guys, IQ toys has 2012 Star Wars sets available now. No sign of the y-wing or jedi interceptor exclusives, but they had the other 6 regular sets and the naboo starfighter planet set all listed as "In Stock"
epic_red Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Hi guys, IQ toys has 2012 Star Wars sets available now. No sign of the y-wing or jedi interceptor exclusives, but they had the other 6 regular sets and the naboo starfighter planet set all listed as "In Stock" Hi TD1000! Welcome to Eurobricks, it's great to have more Kiwis around the place As you can see, we've got quite a nice forum here! Enjoy!
Fatteh Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Hi guys, IQ toys has 2012 Star Wars sets available now. No sign of the y-wing or jedi interceptor exclusives, but they had the other 6 regular sets and the naboo starfighter planet set all listed as "In Stock" Nice. Cheers TD1000. I see the TIE fighter is only a hundie bucks. That's less than I expected for a set with piece and figure counts around the same as the 8088 ARC-170. And it's awesome.
CommanderFox Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) I go away on holidays and this topic explodes! And some new NZ members to boot! Welcome guys and gal. Kiwi Bricks looks fantastic Brickthing and Legoman! I've just joined and look forward to being accepted. I hope you don't mind but i'll add the image to my signature. :) Looking forward to participating in this topic hopefully alittle more than last year, and maybe i'll buy some more sets this time round...last year was a shocka. Sorry for my offtopicness. CF is back! Edited January 26, 2012 by CommanderFox
Elaine_C Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 I go away on holidays and this topic explodes! And some new NZ members to boot! Welcome guys and gal. Kiwi Bricks looks fantastic Brickthing and Legoman! I've just joined and look forward to being accepted. Hi CF, hope you had nice holidays. Just registered at Kiwi Bricks as well, it's great for the Kiwi Lego community to have a dedicated forum.
Legoman Posted January 29, 2012 Author Posted January 29, 2012 I go away on holidays and this topic explodes! And some new NZ members to boot! Welcome guys and gal. Kiwi Bricks looks fantastic Brickthing and Legoman! I've just joined and look forward to being accepted. I hope you don't mind but I'll add the image to my signature. :) CF is back! Good to have you back mate, Hope you've had a great holiday. Shot for adding the link to your sig, We want as much exposure as possible I've spent way to much in the last week, I Should hold off a bit for a couple of months now, then I'll be looking out for a 3450 Statue of Liberty
Lego Pinocchio Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 Hey everyone, i'm selling my 7655 - clone troopers battle pack at the moment on trademe for a reserve of $30. However someone is asking me if I would put a buy now of $35 on. The reason i'm asking you guys is because I don't actually know how much it's worth, so would $35 be a fair price or should I just let the auction run?
Legoman Posted January 29, 2012 Author Posted January 29, 2012 Hey everyone, i'm selling my 7655 - clone troopers battle pack at the moment on trademe for a reserve of $30. However someone is asking me if I would put a buy now of $35 on. The reason i'm asking you guys is because I don't actually know how much it's worth, so would $35 be a fair price or should I just let the auction run? I'd say do it. Both bricklink and sold Items on trademe would suggest your pricing is about right, and $35 is the higher end of what they'd sell for, so I personally would add it. But then there's no harm in not either, if you wnat to take the gamble. Worst case scenario you don't make $5 you could have. Up to you man
phantom6700 Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 Not sure about the other branches, but The Warehouse at the Albany Megacentre is selling the Star Wars Slave I (8097) for $99, instead of the usual RRP of $200, and there were more than 10 still on the shelves when I picked mine up this morning.
Fatteh Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 Not sure about the other branches, but The Warehouse at the Albany Megacentre is selling the Star Wars Slave I (8097) for $99, instead of the usual RRP of $200, and there were more than 10 still on the shelves when I picked mine up this morning. Yep, it's on $99 clearance nationwide - presumably until sold out. Now where did those 50% off clearance sales go to...
CommanderFox Posted February 2, 2012 Posted February 2, 2012 Hi CF, hope you had nice holidays. Just registered at Kiwi Bricks as well, it's great for the Kiwi Lego community to have a dedicated forum. Hey, yes thank you, i did indeed, and got a very nice tan. Good to have you back mate, Hope you've had a great holiday. Shot for adding the link to your sig, We want as much exposure as possible I've spent way to much in the last week, I Should hold off a bit for a couple of months now, then I'll be looking out for a 3450 Statue of Liberty Thanks bro, nice to be back. Anything to help get the site out there! I haven't been spending at all, feel like im neglecting lego. Not sure about the other branches, but The Warehouse at the Albany Megacentre is selling the Star Wars Slave I (8097) for $99, instead of the usual RRP of $200, and there were more than 10 still on the shelves when I picked mine up this morning. Very tempting, would love to get that set, just don't want to shell out a hundie. Any sales on new SW sets? CF
nzkiwiman Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 Saw some new Lego at Dunedin Central Warehouse DC Universe 6858 Catwoman Catcycle City Chase - $24 DC Universe 6863 Batwing Battle over Gotham City - $69 DC Universe 6864 Batmobile and the Two Face Chase - $118 DC Universe 6860 The Batcave - $158 Star Wars 9492 Tie Fighter - $97 Star Wars 9488 Elite Clone Trooper and Commando Droid Battle Pack - $28 Star Wars 9489 Endor Rebel Trooper and Imperial Trooper Battle Pack - $28 Star Wars Planets (9645, 9676, 9674) - $19 and some new Hero Factory which I didn't take too much notice off. Now the Warehouse does have 20% off for the long weekend and I told myself when I saw the Battle Packs on sale I would get them But $28 regular price! Hell no. Sorry Lego but if I want these, I am heading overseas Same with the Batmobile set .. not worth those asking prices even on sale.
Alex-in-Nelson Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 My local Toyworld has a 20% sale. Picked up "Public Transport" for 140-ish.
Fatteh Posted February 5, 2012 Posted February 5, 2012 Noticed yesterday that the 20% off lego at the WH also applies to the clearance sets. That makes the Slave-1 $80 and any of the remaining Pharoahs Quest sets about half price too. Wish I'd picked up the flying mummy one when it was still available.
Fatteh Posted February 6, 2012 Posted February 6, 2012 Found a damaged Slave-1 box at the local WH yesterday. It had been stickered as missing the third instruction booklet. Pretty sure I could do without that, so I checked the rest of the contents: bags 1 to 3, sticker sheet, windscreen and both manuals all there. Took it to customer service and asked if I could make an offer. Smirking employee said, "Sure, $10". 95% discount? Okay. Chalk up another damaged item, mischievous employee discount (a DIME special?). Except for one thing: 8097 normally has two number 1 bags. Whoops. So no Boba, Bossk or Han, but I did get Boba's helmet and jetpack. And a faily nice $10 parts pack.
CommanderFox Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Noticed yesterday that the 20% off lego at the WH also applies to the clearance sets. That makes the Slave-1 $80 and any of the remaining Pharoahs Quest sets about half price too. Wish I'd picked up the flying mummy one when it was still available. Thats ridiculous! I guess since they have put 2 factions into the set its cause to boost up the price... Will have to wait for a sale. Found a damaged Slave-1 box at the local WH yesterday. It had been stickered as missing the third instruction booklet. Pretty sure I could do without that, so I checked the rest of the contents: bags 1 to 3, sticker sheet, windscreen and both manuals all there. Took it to customer service and asked if I could make an offer. Smirking employee said, "Sure, $10". 95% discount? Okay. Chalk up another damaged item, mischievous employee discount (a DIME special?). Except for one thing: 8097 normally has two number 1 bags. Whoops. So no Boba, Bossk or Han, but I did get Boba's helmet and jetpack. And a faily nice $10 parts pack. This isn't even funny!! I have no idea how your doing this Fatteh! Well im super envious of your $10 parts pack. Will have to go into my local WH and hunt down some damaged sets. Oh BTW what store was it you got this $10 'parts pack'? CF
Fatteh Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 This isn't even funny!! I have no idea how your doing this Fatteh! Well im super envious of your $10 parts pack. Will have to go into my local WH and hunt down some damaged sets. Oh BTW what store was it you got this $10 'parts pack'?CF I guess it just doesn't hurt to ask, CF. This guy didn't even give me the pleasure of haggling though - didn't even look at the box. If I was being cynical, I might wonder if he didn't know something about that missing bag. More likely he didn't give a damn about how much someone pays for a damaged item. I don't think it would affect his annual stock options bonus, so why not make someone's day? Was from a central Nth Island store.
CommanderFox Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) I guess it just doesn't hurt to ask, CF. This guy didn't even give me the pleasure of haggling though - didn't even look at the box. If I was being cynical, I might wonder if he didn't know something about that missing bag. More likely he didn't give a damn about how much someone pays for a damaged item. I don't think it would affect his annual stock options bonus, so why not make someone's day? Was from a central Nth Island store. Ahh, thanks for that, wish i lived down there. CF Edited February 9, 2012 by CommanderFox
technicfan Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 Does anyone know when the new technic sets especially the 9397 logging truck will be available in NZ?.
Bricktrain Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 Does anyone know when the new technic sets especially the 9397 logging truck will be available in NZ?. April in the catalog, but they are often late.
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