Pardon me Admins for starting a new thread, but I believe this sale is worth getting the word out. It appears that USA Shop at Home is clearing out most of its inventory. There are a ton of sets on sale right now. Go ahead click the link and check them out before it's too late!

Edited December 25, 201014 yr by Donut

Oh man! I just bought the Midi-ISD, too, and I have the Home One, and I don't want the JSF. Couple SW sets that I totally would have snatched up, but they're sold out.

Thanks for the tip, anyways.

Oh man! I just bought the Midi-ISD, too, and I have the Home One, and I don't want the JSF. Couple SW sets that I totally would have snatched up, but they're sold out.

Thanks for the tip, anyways.

You can order a Midi-ISD, and return the one you get from S@H to the store and get a full refund.

You can order a Midi-ISD, and return the one you get from S@H to the store and get a full refund.

No, 'cause the stores have to sell at S@H's price, so I'll just get the $20 back.

Not the greatest loss, anyways, since the sold out sets are ones I only kinda wanted.

Edited December 25, 201014 yr by Brickdoctor

No, 'cause the stores have to sell at S@H's price, so I'll just get the $20 back.

Not if you have a receipt.

So I checked out the "epic" sale, and found most of the decent stuff sold out... the problem is, a LOT of the stuff was already sold out BEFORE the sale, so it's kind of bogus, if you ask me.

For example, Green Grocer's been sold out for a couple of weeks, and now it's "on sale?" Ditto train track packs and a few other things. I haven't switched trains to PF (I use PF for other things, though) and one of my big complaints is the expensive battery pack PLUS another $25 for the charger... but the charger was half price. Still... waiting for new battery packs, still $50 for the rechargeable.

I suppose they just had their computer timed to trigger a sale of a list of items, but it seems somewhat shady, almost bait-and-switch-ish, although I did get a chance to get a few things... I picked up several Midi ISDs and several Pig Farmers, among other things.

Pity you can't preorder Diagon Alley or Series 3 minifigures, though.

Why must almost EVERYTHING be sold out! Why!

I picked up the midi scale star destroyer and a handful of keychains all 50% off not ten minutes ago.

got the sale email from S&H at 16:08 (The Netherlands) but almost 99% is sold out already! really doubdt this sale went correct... or they had very low numbers of sets in sale.

I agree with Fred. This "sale" is pretty bogus. Everything's sold out (and several were sold out beforehand--like Brickbeard's Bounty). C'mon, Lego! Don't be like TRU!

I agree with Fred. This "sale" is pretty bogus. Everything's sold out (and several were sold out beforehand--like Brickbeard's Bounty). C'mon, Lego! Don't be like TRU!

On the US site probably 75% of the sets listed in the sale were never available to begin with and have been sold out for quite a few weeks. Do not feel bad thinking you missed a good sale as most of these sets where never available in this sale. Picked up the Home One set for a good price and some farm sets for the youngens. The midi star destroyer is also a good deal and is to still available as of right now but I have the larger 6211 so don't really need it...would be a great buy just for the parts tho.

Oh my, had it just known earlier of this... so many great sets on sale!

Come dudes, Green Grocer for 80 euros!! And it definitely wasn't sold out before in Austria, so no fake here.

Echo Base for 13 euros! Would've been really sweet!

Edited December 25, 201014 yr by Enpaz

When LEGO stores re-open tomorrow, pretty good chance that they will be price matching. So for the rare LEGO store that still has a Taj Mahal or Green Grocer, you'll probably find a bargain.

Oh my, had it just known earlier of this... so many great sets on sale!

Come dudes, Green Grocer for 80 euros!! And it definitely wasn't sold out before in Austria, so no fake here.

Echo Base for 13 euros! Would've been really sweet!

It's just a bad joke from TLG over the past few years to put some interesting sets 50% off, but marked as 'sold out', even if they were still available the day before. I've checked the sales last night and unless someone buys everything in 5 minutes, it's done on purpose. Untill three years back, there were some real sales...

I can be wrong, but then I would like to hear from anyone in Europe that could grab a Green Grocer, a Taj Mahal, a Grand Carousel or a Motorized AT-AT for half the price - other sets don't matter.

When I read the mail I got my heart starting pounding madly and I in my head I saw the cash on my bank-account being funneled to TLG (really insane low prices), but then reality hit me, as anything that's even nearly interesting has a tag 'sold out'. Well good to read that these kind of 'sold out' sales are not unfamiliar and I don't have to feel like I missed out on a great opportunity.

I guess this is just a bit of ruse to sell the keychains, less desirable stuff and some small sets that sell badly.

WOW!!!

Lotta haters in here I see!

LEGO has two major sales, and those of you who have been doing this for a while know this. One is near the end of June, and the other is after Christmas.

Why?

Oh right, it's to make room for all of the new items that are coming in. The powers that be have already decided how long sets will last on the shelves. Green Grocer has been around long enough. If you waited, well that sucks! Live and learn.

There is no trickery, there is no bait and switch. These sets gotta go to make room. I know where I will be at 7am tomorrow morning. I'll be at my local LEGO store.

You can order a Midi-ISD, and return the one you get from S@H to the store and get a full refund.

Explain?

Yup, this looks like a fake sale. Both Minifigs series 2 and Green Grocer was sold out already, most of those other sets probably were too. Annoying that TLG pulls a trick like this, but ok..

Those of you who haven't felt like picking up Home One before, should probably do it now, it's a cool set. No one will buy that UCS Jedi fghter, not even at 50% off

Explain?

Order a ISD from S@H. When you get it, return it to the store you got the previous one you already opened with the receipt from that store.

Yup, this looks like a fake sale. Both Minifigs series 2 and Green Grocer was sold out already, most of those other sets probably were too. Annoying that TLG pulls a trick like this, but ok..

Why would this be a fake sale? Lego is a company that wants to make money, and if it was a fake sale, they would actually lose money in getting sued for posting up a "fake sale". They have to take pride in their business, like anyone else in this world.

WOW!!!

Lotta haters in here I see!

LEGO has two major sales, and those of you who have been doing this for a while know this. One is near the end of June, and the other is after Christmas.

Why?

Oh right, it's to make room for all of the new items that are coming in. The powers that be have already decided how long sets will last on the shelves. Green Grocer has been around long enough. If you waited, well that sucks! Live and learn.

There is no trickery, there is no bait and switch. These sets gotta go to make room. I know where I will be at 7am tomorrow morning. I'll be at my local LEGO store.

I think most people know the purpose of a sale

The complains are about the fact that some sets like the Green Grocer were put on sale while being marked as sold out. Over the last two years I witnessed two times the sales going live (by refreshing the page). So basically, I should have been by the very first ones, and yet, the few interesting sets were already sold out (but were still available when being at the regular price) - it's magic...

WOW!!!

Lotta haters in here I see!

LEGO has two major sales, and those of you who have been doing this for a while know this. One is near the end of June, and the other is after Christmas.

Why?

Oh right, it's to make room for all of the new items that are coming in. The powers that be have already decided how long sets will last on the shelves. Green Grocer has been around long enough. If you waited, well that sucks! Live and learn.

There is no trickery, there is no bait and switch. These sets gotta go to make room. I know where I will be at 7am tomorrow morning. I'll be at my local LEGO store.

Heh, I understand the concept of old stuff out new stuff in, but that's not what people are talking about. Not every country has it's star wars lego shop to go to, then to send those people that can't profit of that fact an email and offer things you don't have is not really an offer at all.

Of course no loss and no gain (nothing to get really upset about), but it's strange business nonetheless.

Hey guys I never have posted on this Buy and Trade forum on eurobricks but many city and other sets are on sale for Half Off!

Sets on Sale: Here is a link if you want to check more!

CITY

7632 Crawler Crane $30.00 USD SOLD OUT

7747 Wind Turbine Transport $30.00 USD

8401 Lego City Minifigure Collection $5.00 USD SOLD OUT

9247 Community Workers $25.00 USD SOLD OUT

8403 City House $20.00 USD SOLD OUT

TECHNIC

8049 Tractor with Log loader $30.00 USD SOLD OUT

8263 Snow Groomer $25.00 USD SOLD OUT

8045 Mini Telehandler $5.00 USD SOLD OUT

8046 Helicopter $10.00 USD SOLD OUT

8265 Front Loader $40.00 USD SOLD OUT

8258 Crane Truck $75.00 USD SOLD OUT

8047 Compact Excavator $12.50 USD SOLD OUT

8048 Buggy $12.00 USD SOLD OUT

8259 Mini Bulldozer $5.00 USD SOLD OUT

MODULAR BUILDINGS/MASSIVE BUILDS

10185 Green Grocer $74.00 USD SOLD OUT

10196 Grand Carousel $125.00 USD SOLD OUT

10189 Taj Mahal $150.00 USD SOLD OUT

Creator

6753 Highway Transport $45.00 USD SOLD OUT

6741 Mini Jet $ 3.00 USD SOLD OUT

6742 Mini Off Roader $3.00 USD VERY LIMITED

6747 Race Rider $10.00 USD SOLD OUT

6752 Fire Rescue $30.00 USD SOLD OUT

6751 Fiery Legend $20.00 USD SOLD OUT

6754 Family Home $30.00 USD SOLD OUT

4993 Cool Convertible $25.00 USD SOLD OUT

4996 Beach House $17.50 USD SOLD OUT

Hero Factory

7179 Dunkan Bulk and Vapour $12.00 USD SOLD OUT

7157 Thunder $6.50 USD SOLD OUT

7160 Drop Ship $25.00 USD SOLD OUT

7162 Rotor $10.00 USD SOLD OUT

Toy Story

852850 Toy Story™ Jessie Key Chain $2.50 USD

7591 Construct-a-Zurg $20.00 USD

5691 DUPLO Alien Space Crane $20.00 USD

Kingdoms

852911 Kingdoms Court Jester Key Chain $2.50 USD

852912 Kingdoms Princess Key Chain $2.50 USD

852958 Kingdoms King Key Chain $2.50 USD

7953 Court Jester $2.00 USD

7952 Kingdoms Advent Calendar $17.50 USD

7955 Wizard $2.00 USD

Space Police

5983 Undercover Cruiser $15.00 USD

5985 Space Police Central $40.00 USD

2853399 Space Police Watch $10.00 USD

5981 Raid VPR $5.00 USD

5969 Squidman Escape $3.00 USD

5982 Smash ‘n Grab $10.00 USD

5984 Lunar Limo $20.00 USD

5973 Hyperspeed Pursuit $25.00 USD

Ben 10

8411 ChromaStone $7.50 USD

8517 Humungousaur $7.50 USD

8518 Jet Ray $7.50 USD

8519 Big Chill $7.50 USD

8410 Swampfire $7.50 USD

8409 Spidermonkey $7.50 USD

Atlantis

8080 Undersea Explorer $20.00 USD

8056 Monster Crab Clash $3.50 USD

852775 Atlantis Manta Warrior Key Chain $2.50

852776 Atlantis Diver Key Chain $2.50 USD

852777 Atlantis Magnet Set $7.50 USD

852907 Atlantis Portal Emperor Key Chain $2.50 USD

8061 Gateway of the Squid $20.00 USD

8057 Wreck Raider $5.00 USD

8059 Seabed Scavenger $7.50 USD

8072 Sea Jet $2.00 USD

8073 Manta Warrior $2.00 USD

8075 Neptune Carrier $30.00 USD

8079 Shadow Snapper $15.00 USD

Pirates

6239 Cannon Battle $3.00 USD SOLD OUT

6240 Kraken Attackin $5.00 USD SOLD OUT

6241 Loot Island $10.00 USD SOLD OUT

852543 Pirates Magnet Set $6.50 USD

6242 Soldiers’ Fort $25.00 USD SOLD OUT

6243 Brickbeard’s Bounty $50.00 USD SOLD OUT

Power Miners

852862 Power Miners Firax Key Chain $2.50 USD

852863 Power Miners Duke Key Chain $2.50 USD

2853401 Power Miners Watch $10.00 USD

8188 Fire Blaster $5.00 USD

8189 Magma Mech $10.00 USD

8190 Claw Catcher $17.50 USD

8191 Lavatraz 25.00 USD

8963 Rock Wrecker $17.50 USD

8964 Titanium Command Rig $50.00 USD

Bionicle

8985 Ackar $6.50 USD

8987 Kiina $6.50 USD

7116 Tahu $4.00 USD

7117 Gresh $4.00 USD

7135 Takanuva $4.00 USD

7136 Skrall $4.00 USD

7137 Piraka $4.00 USD

7138 Rahkshi $4.00 USD

Star Wars (LINK Because of the amount of sets on sale!) SOLD OUT

Ferrari

8185 Ferrari Truck $20.00 USD

RACERS

8169 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 $30.00 USD

7967 Fast $6.50 USD

7968 Strong $6.50 USD

7970 Hero $6.50 USD

7971 Bad $6.50 USD

9241 Wheels Set $20.00 USD

8196 Chopper Jump $7.50 USD

8197 Highway Chaos $7.50 USD

8198 Ramp Crash $7.50 USD

8199 Security Smash $7.50 USD

8183 Track Turbo RC $20.00 USD

8186 Street Extreme $35.00 USD

8192 Lime Racer $3.00 USD

8193 Blue Bullet $3.00 USD

8194 Nitro Muscle $3.00 USD

8195 Turbo Tow $3.00 USD

8211 Brick Street Getaway $20.00 USD

Hope This Helps!!!

Edited December 26, 201014 yr by Fuzzylegobricks

That would be totally awesome if every single decent set wasn't already sold out. A lot of it was actually sold out before the sale started. There is another thread about this, too.

That would be totally awesome if every single decent set wasn't already sold out. A lot of it was actually sold out before the sale started. There is another thread about this, too.

Oh Really?!

And I'm sure most people know the purpose of a sale. Most people, who buy LEGO, also know that sets don't last forever. It's good to know what's going to be gone for good right? I guess I was more amazed at all the people who complained that it was a fake sale, or that there were bait and switch tactics being used. Really, a giant company in this day and age is gonna try to pull that?

As for those of you without a LEGO store, I can see some of your frustration.

And I'm sure most people know the purpose of a sale. Most people, who buy LEGO, also know that sets don't last forever. It's good to know what's going to be gone for good right? I guess I was more amazed at all the people who complained that it was a fake sale, or that there were bait and switch tactics being used.

I wouldn't say people are complaining, more pointing it out. And we all recognize the purpose of the sale. Clearing out stock. While I don't really care, as I have all the 2010 sets I want, I still think it's a bit of a cheap move to half the price on sets that have been sold out for a while. And it's not like it's a scripting problem, as there still are sets that haven't been put on sale. So someone deliberately put the likes of Green Grocer on sale, even if it's already sold out. Why?

Really, a giant company in this day and age is gonna try to pull that?

Bigger companies have done worse..

Personally, I'll let this lie, I think it's great when sets sell out. But conspiracy theories are always entertaining

Worth noting that while the bulk of the really desirable stuff was already sold out, what you can usually take from these sales is what is officially discontinued.

Pirates was still available up until a few days before Christmas, and is now sold out. The category grouping under Themes was taken down, so the secondary market for Pirates should really ramp up.

The two that are surprising to me are the 8403 City House, which wasn't available for a real long time by City standards, appears discontinued, as does the 9247 Community Workers pack, which has been in the store for years. I would assume that 9247 will now be updated with new parts, so red bicycles and the 3-wheelers from this set are likely out of production for some time.

BTW, anyone that missed 8403, if you don't want to pay $60+ prices on eBay, as I type this there are four left in stock at Amazon (sold by Target) for MSRP.

Edited December 26, 201014 yr by richb