Congrats on new home!

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Well said bro , it is unfortunate that some buyers seem to think that re-sellers are making a killing with margins like 30-40%. My story is the same as yours, what kept me going was the chance to meet like minded AFOLs as I only import sets in my shopping list. My 2013 target haul already achieved so I also slowed down on importing, let our CS king do what he do best. Nobody can beat him when he flexes his muscles. My wife always worry for me when I go out for COD and say it doesn't make sense to do it for such small gains. But of course when you are passionate with something, the reward is not monetary but meeting others like yourself and sharing with them. And I do enjoy caressing all those fresh brown boxes!

Not trying to stir up a debate or having a go at buyers... it is easy to sit back and post sarcastic remarks directly/indirectly accusing sellers of making a killing, buyers sometimes do not fully appreciate the sort of trouble a reseller has to go through to import Lego or any other goods for that matter...

Anyway, it is natural that any new "players" appearing will undercut existing sellers so in a way there is a check and balance on this situation. Perhaps 1-2yrs back the margin could be higher but definitely today it will not be so lucrative business. This is happening everywhere, not just Lego. The internet open up the world to everybody, one just have to spend a little time searching.

Disclaimer: The above statement is not directed at anyone so please don't shoot me!

Haiz... If I knew City Advent calender selling in LLM for RM99 I shouldn't bother to import myself!

Friends advent calender probably out of stock gua? The theme is still running strong. I didn't import for my daughter as I don't find the contents interesting...

Haha! Not everyone buys Lego in LYN la bro. There may still be a case for you to open shop but of course the risk will be there. More and more peeps are buying and selling stuff online but it doesn't spell the end of a physical store, you just have to get your business model right.... Whatever it is, thread carefully...

Well if that was in the west the seller will get offended with it and tell you off. Their culture not so accommodating with bargaining or request for discounts, to them is like "I published the price, you can't read meh?"

Thread moving slowly in V15, need more peeps to keep spamming photos to keep up the momentum otherwise we will fall behind...

Hee hee. Have to be neutral otherwise I will have trouble!

Anyway, it is my personal opinion and not everyone has to agree. It is good to imagine yourself in a different role and see things from a different perspective.

Again, I wish to stress that I wasn't targetting the comment at anyone and I apologise if I hurt anyone's feelings or stepped on anyone's toes (or fingers)...

I think in our culture it is normal to bargain and of course sometimes you get some ridiculous offers, I don't get offended and it is just in good spirits of the negotiation process. And it is definitely common that everyone will ask around to compare prices so I am happy to give out my price knowing the potential buyer is going to shop around and most likely not come back again. That's fine with me, my goal is clear: Import sets I like and sell to people I like, ultimately the whole buying and selling process is about getting affordable Lego AND meeting new friends. This is my take anyway.

This post has been edited by Lego_Jason: Oct 3 2013, 05:34 PM

Let's get back to Lego discussion and sharing our hobby.

Has anyone heard any news on the next Modular Building?? It is customary to release one Modular Building each year so Lego has been very quiet on the next one... Or is it just me who has not been following the news or rumour mills?

I'm also hoping for a new Power Function train too...

Yeah I remember seeing that too but after that it's been quiet, wonder if it's the real deal? Seems Modular Buildings not getting much love lately?

Welcome! You're about to embark on a journey of no return...

Lovely vintage bricks you have , love that weathered look.

Wah! Thread moving faster again!

Good to see official news on the new Modular Buildings too! Just created my 2014 shopping list.

Haha! I agree with you but I wouldn't describe my feeling as "wet". Maybe that's you... For me I'm even more excited with it than Palace Cinema!

Phew! Lucky only the Parisian Restaurant made it into my 2014 list, the Maersk Container Ship will stay in the provisional list for the time being..

Bro, if I may suggest in the future you take the parts out of the plastic wrapper before taking photos? The photo will look better.

Also if I may add, equip them on the minifigs to show how well (or not) they fit...

Berapa $$$ ah?

Gd morning AFOLs! Wah got shipment!

I'm thinking of getting this too. There is a short review in Brickset. Here is the link: Book Review

Nice move!

Thanks for the photos bro!

From the looks of it the fit is good but dunno if its the angle or the scale is slightly larger than original minifigs weapons?

Wah! Taikun hands getting itchy! haha!

I'm no sifu but here's my dua sen:

9398: From what I gather it is really a crawler - CRAWLING speed so do not expect it to zip around the house like an RC car. Once you have that cleared from your expectations you will enjoy it from a Technic model point of view. It is a good model with plenty of room for modifications if that's your thing. Price has come down to quite a reasonable level too if I'm not mistaken.

8110: What can I say, I love this set eventhough I have yet to build it! I'm a sucker for this sort of official merchandise (like 10220 VW Camper Van), more so that this is a Mercedes Benz merchandise! If I'm not wrong this set uses the most hydraulics pneumatics, so it's something special I guess.... The reviews isn't perfect which could mean two things to you: Either it is going to suck because it's not going to function properly once built OR there is plenty of room for you to fiddle with to improve it.

42000: You have to see the finished built to fully appreciate the size of it, it's huge! You can motorised this (and many other Technics) by buying the Power Function Kit (8293). If you're into cars this may be something to consider and it will look good as a display.

42009: I love Technic commercial and industrial vehicles so at the moment this is the best there is on offer at the moment. If you feel like burning some $$$ on EOL sets you can consider 8043 Motorised Excavator.

Oh, final note. 8110 is due to go EOL by end of this year.

Hope this helps!

ps. I highly doubt this is going to be a one off trip, it is the beginning of your Lego Technic journey....

This post has been edited by Lego_Jason: Oct 9 2013, 06:15 PM

Oops! You are right! My bad, it is pneumatics and not hydraulics. Ashamed to call myself an engineer!

8043 and 42009 are my favourites too. Currently sourcing parts to build the ultimate 42009...

lol! I also don't want to dismantle my 8043 so have to order everything new.... M-Motors not that expensive but multiply that by 5 the numbers add up...

Haha! I also did a check as I am putting in my order tonight!

Generally BL prices are very good but for us have to factor shipping and tax as you said. The motors are not only heavy, they are quite bulky too so I think have to apply parcel shipping rates...

I'm buying from Europe not USA so the prices I'm getting are a little more than the above, pm me the quantities you need. Price I dunno but will be at cost (inclusive of shipping and tax of course). I better shut up otherwise kena marah for doing business...

I would think 42008 is a good start into pneumatics. Good value for money. The only thing that stopped me from buying it is the colour. If only they made it Blue or Orange...

Thank you sifu paanjang16 for the detailed explanation!

Yeah, no thanks to you I got poisoned into building the Ultimate 42009! lol! Just ordered the motors, receivers and remotes and it already costs me a few hundred Ringgit! Next comes the big challenge of sourcing the parts... I see another few hundred Ringgit there flying out the window...

It may just be a temporary halt for them to rectify certain flaws/loopholes in their system or delivery chain.

Another possibility is TLG trying to gain control over Asian market, in recent months there are signs pointing towards that direction. So perhaps Amazon has been instructed not to ship Lego sets globally? There are also rumours of TLG entering our market, let's hope that means cheaper prices on par with HK, Taiwan and Korea. If not it doesn't benefit us at all...

I don't even dare to google it!

Precisely!! I don't want to be that cat!

Thanks for the quick COD bro, sorry don't have time to chit chat as my car was blocking traffic...

Wow!! Awesome!

Btw, love your comic strip! Something I wanted to do too but lack your skill and talent!

Wah! Taikun punye secret chat, cannot click otherwise...

8110 set for retirement by 31/12/2013. Or while stocks last. Take it with a pinch of salt ya, this is what it says in my list... May or may not be accurate.

Eh? How can you collect Modular Buildings and not get Market Street?

No matter how you like to deceive yourself, 10190 Market Street is a Modular Building right down to its very core!

If you wiki "Modular Building" Market Street is considered part of the Modular Building theme. It falls under the Lego Factory theme because it was designed by a Lego fan rather than a Lego designer. The building itself and piece count may not be very attractive but for a collector it is special because of the story behind it... Come on bro, you know a Modular Building when you see one so don't deny yourself... muahahaha!

Here's a brief history to Modular Buildings: Wikipedia - Lego Modular Houses

Be warned that it may change your mind after reading!!