lego leppy Posted January 7, 2013 So I've caught the modular bug. I have a bunch of Amazon gift cards that I would like to use towards the PE. However, I cannot understand why the PE is $173 on Amazon when it retails for $150 USD. Is this because of the holidays and I should wait or is it because it is becoming EOLed (which I feel like is shouldn't). It is only $25 but money is money. Any thoughts as to why it more on Amazon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsyKater Posted January 7, 2013 It's an LEGO Exclusive. So Retailers won't get the same benefits from selling these items as from regular LEGO Sets. Buy it from lego.com and make sure to be VIP. Than you save at least some money on the next set(s). Or use brickset's European Amazon Shopper to find bargains (Italy or France). But amazon often does not ship these items abroad anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mostlytechnic Posted January 7, 2013 Because Amazon themselves isn't selling it (or is out of stock). The higher price is other sellers who had to buy it from Lego and are trying to still make a profit (and since Amazon takes a 15% commission on all toy sales, you really have to mark stuff up or buy it cheap to sell profitably on Amazon). If you wait, I bet Amazon will get it back in stock. Use something like camelcamelcamel to monitor it and let you know when it's cheaper again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lego leppy Posted January 8, 2013 I'm in the US and Amazon has the town hall for $179 which is cheaper than Lego???? They had it for retail before Christmas. I guess I'll just sit and wait... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey Joe Posted January 8, 2013 So I've caught the modular bug. I have a bunch of Amazon gift cards that I would like to use towards the PE. However, I cannot understand why the PE is $173 on Amazon when it retails for $150 USD. Is this because of the holidays and I should wait or is it because it is becoming EOLed (which I feel like is shouldn't). It is only $25 but money is money. Any thoughts as to why it more on Amazon? Sometimes Amazon has sales on the Modulars. I scored the Town Hall before Xmas for US$ 180 (and it went lower than that afterwards I believe, maybe to US$ 160?). I got my Pet Shop from Lego S@H during Double VIP points which is basically 10% off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kibosh Posted January 8, 2013 I picked up the Town Hall from Amazon on a lightning deal; $149 shipped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antp Posted January 8, 2013 Sometimes Amazon has sales on the Modulars. Yes. I still remember a sale on the Green Grocer at 100 € or something like that... I already had it, but why didn't I pick a second one back then ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcphisto Posted January 10, 2013 Yes. I still remember a sale on the Green Grocer at 100 € or something like that... I already had it, but why didn't I pick a second one back then ? I wish I could get a modular at 100€... I'd get two at least!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey Joe Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) The price surely depends on supply and demand and a bunch of algorithms. Their stock is probably fairly depleted, it being right after Xmas and all. Next time a truckload comes in and the stock isn't moving as fast as it should they'll do a sale. Edited January 11, 2013 by bjtpro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whataboutlego Posted January 11, 2013 The Pet Shop is back in stock at Amazon and sold by Amazon again at the regular retail price. Their Lego inventory got wiped out over the holidays but it looks like they are starting to restock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slovakiasteph Posted January 11, 2013 I've noticed that the LEGO sets at Amazon are varied in price. The Friends Riding Camp, for example, has never been retail price, and it was released this summer. Many of the LOTR/Hobbit sets are above as well. Fire Brigade has been at $119 lately, though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
