Inzane Posted March 17, 2014 IMO the main reason to drive the price of cafe corner and green grocery is the price for some of the unique parts. BL those two sets won't save you a Loy comparing with buying the actual sets (@ the current price). Has anyone done the research on how much it will cost to BL the Fire Bridget bricks? After doing all the leg work for bricklinking CC, GG and MS recently (still waiting for a couple orders to come in the mail, and haven't finalized my total costs yet), I would not recommend trying to do it for Fire Brigade. At least not now at current market prices. The whole point of trying to BL a set is to try and come in cheaper than buying the set as a whole. Given you can still buy FB on the secondary market for < $300, I don't see how you could come out much less than that (if at all) by buying piecemeal. It might even cost you more. Don't forget the value of your time (its a very time-intensive activity sourcing parts for a 2000+ set), and the cost of shipping multiple orders. Once FB reaches double it's current market value, then it might start becoming worthwhile to BL it. That's IMHO, of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockethead26 Posted March 17, 2014 Looks like the current actual selling prices are hovering between $245 and $249 plus shipping. I got into the modulars in late January after this one had passed into retirement and after buying all the rest of the available modulars, I decided I couldn't resist and bought one off of eBay yesterday for $249 plus $12.95 shipping. That's about as good as I could find. I might have been able to save $5 by bidding, but it wasn't worth my time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elleana Posted March 18, 2014 Considering the length of time it was available for sale (about 4 years?) and given the rising popularity of modulars during that time, I would imagine most people who would've wanted one would have purchased one already, and far more wannabe-scalpers purchased additional sets for sale after retirement than say, Green Grocer. Both these factors should hopefully serve to keep prices down post retirement, allowing new AFOLs just exiting their Dark Ages now to pick up a set for a reasonable price. One can hope, at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLegoDr Posted March 18, 2014 ^Exactly. People were unaware of the draw back in 2007/2008 when these first came on the market. After the success of the line, many people are buying extras to hope to sell them for a big profit. Now there will probably always be a market for Modulars, but probably not to the extent of the CC/GG/MS only because they were the beginning and not everyone got one. FB/GE had lots of time available so I think many people bought the extras for those. They will be able to sell them for more than MSRP (obviously, people are paying $250 for them) But that isn't a huge profit compared to what they'd expect. Hopefully it will remain <$300 and that will be the future trend for new AFOLs. I fortunately asked for FB for Christmas 2011 and that was the beginning for me. I have since done my own GG, and currently working on my own CC, which I prefer to the originals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger_Smith Posted March 18, 2014 They will be able to sell them for more than MSRP (obviously, people are paying $250 for them) But that isn't a huge profit compared to what they'd expect. Hopefully it will remain <$300 and that will be the future trend for new AFOLs. Well, it's nothing like Green Grocer or Cafe Corner, but even if the price for a MISB Fire Brigade only reaches 300$/€, that still means that if you bought two, you basically got the one you keep for yourself for free. Not the worst deal, imo. And FB has been off the market for only a few months now and the price already is up 100 bucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefano Posted March 19, 2014 Well, it's nothing like Green Grocer or Cafe Corner, but even if the price for a MISB Fire Brigade only reaches 300$/€, that still means that if you bought two, you basically got the one you keep for yourself for free. Not the worst deal, imo. And FB has been off the market for only a few months now and the price already is up 100 bucks. Yup and my two FBs and one GE are not in the way so... and hell every extra money above the 150 euro mark is profit.... and i got the double VIP points so.... oh should i get another GE(maybe for bricks, maybe for selling purposes).... thoughts about that one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3BrickFriends Posted March 19, 2014 I bought 3 fire brigades just before retirement with the intention of keeping 2 and selling 1 in the future to make my money back ... but I couldn't resist opening them all to make my fire brigade building taller. The pieces in this set are great for my style of building. I've seen lots for twice retail price but I'm not sure if any are selling at that price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legoaholic Posted March 19, 2014 Unfortunately they are. Only just got into lego this year and love the modulars, unfortunately missed out on the fire brigade as well as the other earlier modulars. Reasoned that they are unlikely to bring out another modular fire brigade as there was plenty of opportunity for those into lego at the time to buy it. So i took a deep breath and much against my ethos bought one at twice the price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inzane Posted March 19, 2014 ^ In the long run, $300 will feel like a bargain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3BrickFriends Posted March 19, 2014 It's an awesome set, you won't regret it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drgordy Posted March 20, 2014 I picked up one on bricklink for $200 shipped, definitely a great deal compared to ebay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inzane Posted March 20, 2014 I picked up one on bricklink for $200 shipped, When? Just this week? New in box? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drgordy Posted March 21, 2014 When? Just this week? New in box? Yep, bought it Monday arrived in the mail today. He's since raised the price to 229.99 with free shipping if you don't want the box. Brand new in the bags either way. http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=geistyx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XeniK Posted March 25, 2014 I didn't like the Fire Brigade that much so i don't care not having this one in my collection. Just love the Parisian Restaurant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rollermonkey Posted March 25, 2014 I wish mine would hurry up and get here. Ten days already, but the tracking says it's in this county. Finally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elleana Posted March 25, 2014 I didn't like the Fire Brigade that much so i don't care not having this one in my collection. Just love the Parisian Restaurant Yep, same here. Although I hope I don't regret this two years down the road when the Fire Brigade is $500... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rollermonkey Posted March 25, 2014 You could always buy one today and sit on it until either you can't resist building it or selling it for big profit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sithewok Posted March 25, 2014 Why is that seller on Bricklink selling the hard to find Fire Brigade for 229 but selling the easily available modular sets for 300 apiece? I really would like to jump on the Fire Brigade at that price, but it makes me a little nervous. Does Bricklink have buyer protection measures? (sorry for the newbie questions, but I am, well, a newbie to Lego...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legoaholic Posted March 25, 2014 It's an awesome set, you won't regret it. Yes, i'm really glad i got it now, even at double the retail. DH thinks i should brick link the Greengrocer which i do like. But i'm not keen on Market street so might as well accept the FireBrigade as my starting point and just collect the remainder. Eventually, and thinking a few years downline i'd like to design and build my own modulars anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3BrickFriends Posted March 25, 2014 Yes, i'm really glad i got it now, even at double the retail. DH thinks i should brick link the Greengrocer which i do like. But i'm not keen on Market street so might as well accept the FireBrigade as my starting point and just collect the remainder. Eventually, and thinking a few years downline i'd like to design and build my own modulars anyway. I'm with you Legoaholic. I started buying with the Fire Brigade and I'm not bothered about the 3 previous sets. I wouldn't pay more than retail price for them. I'd rather put my money into buying parts to adapt the newer modulars or creating my own buildings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rollermonkey Posted March 25, 2014 Absolutely agree that the first two do nothing for me... I do think GG is a decent starting point, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drgordy Posted March 26, 2014 Why is that seller on Bricklink selling the hard to find Fire Brigade for 229 but selling the easily available modular sets for 300 apiece? I really would like to jump on the Fire Brigade at that price, but it makes me a little nervous. Does Bricklink have buyer protection measures? (sorry for the newbie questions, but I am, well, a newbie to Lego...) I bought one from him, arrived five days later. No problems at all, my BL is drgordy so you can check out my review. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sithewok Posted March 26, 2014 Thanks. I may have to order one as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juzo Posted March 28, 2014 $300au for the FB here, which has always been the case :( I bought mine 18 months ago off bricklink for half that price, bought 2 at the time, still have one sitting in the box. I"ve just started on my GG tonight by buying the instructions, then it's on to the sand greens. I love the challenge of building the set from scratch. Had a ball doing the 10179 falcon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rollermonkey Posted March 28, 2014 Just finished my FB tonight... Love the way it looks, but sad it's only two stories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
