This is defiantly THE new set for March 2010. It is highly awaited, and has a huge new factor. Myself included, there are many collectors out there who follow these buildings by Lego and are willing to pay to get their hands on them. I
What is it: It is a 3 floor modular building built in the cafe corner style. It has many more minifigs than most other modular buildings, as well as a somewhat furnished interior akin to the Green Grocer. It also has many rare elements such as hairbrushes and perfume bottles that make good scrap selling.
Estimated resale price 1 year after retirement: $500
Why is this so good?: This is yet another installment in the modular houses line. As I've mentioned, it has many followers and the sheer detail attracts many other buyers. Other houses in the line also have shown huge increases in price even a month after retirement. Take the market street for example. It is already selling for $500 even though it is only a year out of retirement. That was an $80 set. And like any other Lego exclusive, prices are on the rise on sites like amazon and can not be purchased in other places leading to more demand.
Where to Buy: As usual, Lego.com is your best bet, given a steady price. Ebay is an option for this set, but prices are generally too high. Bricklink is selling at $185 right now which might be nice for the convenience, but you'll pay more.
What is it: It is a 3 floor modular building built in the cafe corner style. It has many more minifigs than most other modular buildings, as well as a somewhat furnished interior akin to the Green Grocer. It also has many rare elements such as hairbrushes and perfume bottles that make good scrap selling.
Estimated resale price 1 year after retirement: $500
Why is this so good?: This is yet another installment in the modular houses line. As I've mentioned, it has many followers and the sheer detail attracts many other buyers. Other houses in the line also have shown huge increases in price even a month after retirement. Take the market street for example. It is already selling for $500 even though it is only a year out of retirement. That was an $80 set. And like any other Lego exclusive, prices are on the rise on sites like amazon and can not be purchased in other places leading to more demand.
Where to Buy: As usual, Lego.com is your best bet, given a steady price. Ebay is an option for this set, but prices are generally too high. Bricklink is selling at $185 right now which might be nice for the convenience, but you'll pay more.
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