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I'd say your observation is spot on. Costco had sets in bulk last year
and they were a bit older, and quite a bit better sets in terms of value
vs retail and set intrinsic quality (unless you LIKE juniorization). I
seem to recall they were
http://www.lugnet.com/pause/search/?query=6190-1
http://www.lugnet.com/pause/search/?query=6079-1
http://www.lugnet.com/pause/search/?query=6559-1
but I can't be 100% sure. I OUGHT to remember, I bought enough copies. I
do know it was one aquasharks, one forestish castle, and one divers...
all of which were almost 1/2 off at 27
IMHO the best of the three this year is 6919 partswise but as you say
it's not that much of a bargain. I'm a townie and I have NOT bought
6434... it would have to go below 20 before I'd be tempted... the ONLY
redeeming feature, I feel, are the small baseplates.
John J. Ladasky Jr. wrote:
>
> Hi, everyone,
>
> Our local Costco is selling three LEGO sets in large quantity, all for
> $27.50:
>
> 4970 Chrome Crusher (Rock Raiders theme)
> 6919 Planetary Prowler (Space/Insectoids)
> 6434 Roadside Repair (Town)
>
> I've just checked these sets against their retail prices, and only the
> 6434 set appears to be a bargain ($49.99 retail).
>
> I considered picking up some of these for myself and my son. However,
> from what I can discern without actually opening the packages, these
> sets don't appear to be very versatile -- too many specialized and
> juniorized parts. Can anyone comment on my observation?
>
> And, would anybody be interested in these sets, even if I'm not? I just
> had someone across the U.S. purchase a set for me. I paid him the cost
> of the set, plus shipping, plus $5.00 for his efforts. I would be
> willing to do the same for fellow LUGNETters. Alternately, if you're
> interested in trading parts for a set, I can discuss that with you,
> too. Drop me a line!
>
> --
> John J. Ladasky Jr., Ph.D.
> Department of Structural Biology
> Stanford University Medical Center
> Stanford, CA 94305
> --
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