Why so costly? Lego is giving them free with all $75+ purchases.
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The set that is being given away is a mini version of the original much larger size.
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I think the supply and demand theory is alive and well with this toy. Never, in a million years, would I ever spend upwards of $200 on a couple of plastic guns. Sure, the reviews are good. But, remember, the reviews are for plastic, laser guns for kids and based on a reasonably-priced game. I wonder if the same reviewers would rate these guns as amazing based on a $200 or $300 price tag! The sellers of this product are cheats and thieves, but only if they are allowed to be. I think I'll purchase my kids some really cool electronics instead as these would probably end up on a shelf a couple of days after Christmas anyway. Gotta love the greed at Christmas! I think the supply and demand theory is alive and well with this toy. Never, in a million years, would I ever spend upwards of $200 on a couple of plastic guns. Sure, the reviews are good. But, remember, the reviews are for plastic, laser guns for kids and based on a reasonably-priced game. I wonder if the same reviewers would rate these guns as amazing based on a $200 or $300 price tag! The sellers of this product are cheats and thieves, but only if they are allowed to be. I think I'll purchase my kids some really cool electronics instead as these would probably end up on a shelf a couple... » Read More I think the supply and demand theory is alive and well with this toy. Never, in a million years, would I ever spend upwards of $200 on a couple of plastic guns. Sure, the reviews are good. But, remember, the reviews are for plastic, laser guns for kids and based on a reasonably-priced game. I wonder if the same reviewers would rate these guns as amazing based on a $200 or $300 price tag! The sellers of this product are cheats and thieves, but only if they are allowed to be. I think I'll purchase my kids some really cool electronics instead as these would probably end up on a shelf a couple of days after Christmas anyway. Gotta love the greed at Christmas! « Show Less
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Hi! We purchased ours about a month ago and didn't pay that much for them. I'm guessing because it's getting closer to Christmas that s why they are
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No, since it goes along with SparkPeople, it is free to use after purchase.
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I wonder if it has anything to do with the introduction of Amazon Prime, where you pay $79/yr to get "free" 2 day shipping for a year. Maybe they are thinking that if they make the delays for non-Amazon Prime customers long enough and the cost of shipping high enough (now it seems that it always cost $3.99 no matter where the book is coming from) that more people will pay the $79 fee to join Amazon Prime.
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Cause they don't want to give free shipping on something that's only 5 dollars. You have to spend at least $25 and add the ball to it.
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Bricks 6-Level Workstation and Storage Unit with 4 Carrying Cases and 2 Drawers with Sorting Trays without the Lego logo is $69.00 (still pricey for a set of plastic drawers) but at least you aren't paying $240 more for the red lego logo
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Not sure what Amazon's price was before with freebies, but I gather its price (compared with others on the Amazon site) reflects that the freebies aren't really free. On the 24th Sony Style store was selling it in store for 2200 with free financing options. Not sure about today.
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could be because amazon is offering free shipping (and tax free in some states, though I don't think that is taken into account) where as the other sites are going to charge an arm and a leg.
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I don't know why, but the going rate for Legos on Amazon tends to jump more than other brands in December.
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And now it is $37 PLUS they are charging for shipping, even with Amazon Prime. NUTS!
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Lego is very smart. The dates and days match this forcing you to buy a new one each year; we do! We then break it down and use the pieces as extra pieces.
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That was the total cost of all 12. Not a per piece price. :-) I like a deal.
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That's a good catch. I never noticed it's listed at $154.99. Owning a couple I do know that the figurines are pretty cool.
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I made more ships out of lego's, if you have them, then you don't really have to buy another set.
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ONE, JUST 1 that's it. You can order the same packet from Lego or if you live near a lego store, they are only about 2.44 for the same thing. I paid more for shipping than the item and the item is WAY overpriced!
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Holiday "supply and demand." Basically when Amazon is out of stock, the prices listed are from 3rd party sellers via Amazon Marketplace and NOT directly from Amazon (even if the order is fulfilled by Amazon). Personally, I think the retail of $39.99 is WAY overpriced for the Lego Friends Pool. However, I managed to snag the sale price of $27.99 a few days ago!!! Walmart.com (site to store is a fab option, and the website is STILL offering the in-store lower price!) and Target.com were both offering this set at that sale price (tho the retail price was actually showing in store) and Amazon offered that price when the item was back in their inventory (as Amazon has been doing with most hot toys). My advice is to save the item you want to your shopping cart and buy when it's at the price you're happy with. You can also bookmark the Amazon page and keep an eye on the price (keep checking throughout the day). Another option is just to get it AFTER the holidays, once all the shopping frenzy has passed!