highlandcattle Posted July 17, 2006 Posted July 17, 2006 Take mainstreet for example, it was only released three years ago for only 65$ and now sells on brickshelf for around 100 dollars. Why are all these re-releases so expensive? It seems like the resellers are hogging them on purpose. Where they ever available in Europe, or was this in americ only deal? Quote
Hobbes Posted July 17, 2006 Posted July 17, 2006 Why are all these re-releases so expensive? It seems like the resellers are hogging them on purpose. You got it, that's exactly what they do. Not only with re-releases but with older and rare sets, too. And you can't really blame 'em. That's "supply and demand 101". As a buyer you don't like that, but that's how commerce works. Where they ever available in Europe, or was this in americ only deal? That I don't know, somebody else will have to answer that... Quote
Darkness Falls Posted July 17, 2006 Posted July 17, 2006 Isn't it obvious? They're Legends. Sets that "redefined" Lego history. Why not jack up the price for a part of Lego history? Actually, I don't quite know why myself...^^ Quote
snefroe Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 well it's as simple as Hobbes said: high demand, low supply -----> price goes up. welcome to free market! demand can be high for a number of things: 1) great set 2) large group of interested people 3) special interest for this particular set because it has unique parts ... low supply may have different reasons as well: 1) limited production 2) few sets available in a specific condition 3) not many people willing to sell ... in the case of lego sets, i'd say most expensive sets are expensive because they're popular and fairly rare to find in good to excellent condition and because people are willing to spend lots and lots of money on lego. I think the legends have increased supply a bit but at the same time they pushed prices up as well, because, suddenly you could buy yourself a popular set in new condition with a box for you to open... the term 'legend' doesn't mean much really. i've seen several sets that are far more legendary than some lego legends. I guess becoming a lego legend depends on availability of molds, parts, colours... Quote
highlandcattle Posted July 18, 2006 Author Posted July 18, 2006 But that's just my point. There are kazillions of these legends available but still everybodyis asking a high prices for them. This is not a case of low supply high demand Quote
Hobbes Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 There are kazillions of these legends available Where? You mentioned "Main street" which is available on BL but not from that many sellers. And on ebay it's scarcely to be found... Quote
highlandcattle Posted July 18, 2006 Author Posted July 18, 2006 There are kazillions of these legends available Where? You mentioned "Main street" which is available on BL but not from that many sellers. And on ebay it's scarcely to be found... there are four an ebay right now all brand new and 20 or 30 on BL you can't call that rare now can you? Quote
snefroe Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 sellers with the new set simply say: 'the legend main street' is hardly any different to the originel, the originel, in used condition, including a damaged box, is about 90 dollars, then mine, a brand new one, surely is worth about 100-120 dollars... sure it has another number on it, but only collectors care about that' Quote
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