That is what I'm currently doing, seller has been given a pretty stern email which I was copied into requesting response - and quite right as well. He hasn't responded to much of what I've sent. Ali Express staff are really friendly.
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That is what I'm currently doing, seller has been given a pretty stern email which I was copied into requesting response - and quite right as well. He hasn't responded to much of what I've sent. Ali Express staff are really friendly.
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I had a few bits missing as well... a dark grey 2x1 kind of handle thingy... a blue-grey 5x1 piece and one of those smooth blue-grey 2x1s with the bevelled edges and sort of little bit of detailing on the top side... Luckily none of them really crucial to the build!
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Despite having unbuilt models I kinda wanna buy something to take advantage of the 2x VIP points. Thinking BB8, Kylo's Tie Fighter or the F40 but non of them really click with me!
Maybe there's some other model I'm over looking that I could pick up instead?
Maybe there's some other model I'm over looking that I could pick up instead?
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As I'm new, what's this VIP thing then?Despite having unbuilt models I kinda wanna buy something to take advantage of the 2x VIP points. Thinking BB8, Kylo's Tie Fighter or the F40 but non of them really click with me!
Maybe there's some other model I'm over looking that I could pick up instead?
VIP membership on the LEGO site. Gives you points for purchases and seems to pay out quite nicely. I think I have 1 purchase (Slave 1) @ £180 and it's given me £15 to spend. I think that was on a double points offer though but still a decent return
This link should explain it!
This link should explain it!
Wish the Saturn V would come back in stock at John Lewis, I would snap that up!
Just tease you, the Lego store in London had loads when i went last week
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ThanksJust tease you, the Lego store in London had loads when i went last week
I get 25% off JL so hopefully I catch it soon. Or just grab the BB8, but not a huge SW fan really but enjoyed the xwing
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Silly question perhaps but do you get VIP points on purchases made using VIP points?
Guy on Ali Express sent me a pic of my parcel, yet still not got tracking number, I said will it be today otherwise I'll still want to cancel and request refund from Ali express he said I will try. Hmmm not even sure what to make of this, order automatically cancels in 4 days anyhow, even if he doesn't send or accept my cancel request.
Not all sellers on that site are decent it seems.
Not all sellers on that site are decent it seems.
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Saturn V back in stock at John Lewis £82.49 after our discount. Ordered arriving tomorrow.
Christ this hobby won't be cheap
£82.49 after our discount. Ordered arriving tomorrow.Christ this hobby won't be cheap
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Discount! Where from! HahaSaturn V back in stock at John Lewis
Christ this hobby won't be cheap
Saturn V back in stock at John Lewis
Christ this hobby won't be cheap
Nice one...
https://www.ultimatecollectorstickers.co.uk/ will sell you a lovely display plinth and sticker for it as well. Finishes it off nicely.
Lego is an amazing hobby, but yeah its expensive.
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Partner works at Waitrose so gets 25% at JL
I don't think I would have gone for it otherwise but it seemed a good saving
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They actually look great, thanks I wasn't aware.
Hopefully it's not too complicated as a 2nd model, I'm sure it will be fine. Hopefully last me a while if I take my time
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Im hoping lego will get some instock online soon so i can use my £40 of VIP points!Partner works at Waitrose so gets 25% at JL
Although was tempted to get it from John Lewis earlier today. But I already put the falcon on my credit card, putting the saturn V on there too in the same month would just be......crazy!
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.. nothing wrong with crazy..
So the Lego VIP thing, is that tied to purchases made direct from them or do you get points and register them regardless of where you buy?
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.. nothing wrong with crazy..
So the Lego VIP thing, is that tied to purchases made direct from them or do you get points and register them regardless of where you buy?
Only purchases direct from Lego online or Lego stores. Its only really useful for the exclusives as a lot of stuff is cheaper elsewhere.
e.g. Death Star would have earned £20 in VIP points, but I got it from Smyths for £320.
Double VIP points runs approx. twice a year, sometimes, individual sets have double/triple VIP points. You have to be aware and make it work for you.
lol until the bill makes a thud when it lands on the door mat.... Have you got your falcon yet?