60074 - Bulldozer

terrymc4677 · 2016-06-08T20:30:16.000Z

With the recent Shopko and Wal-Mart clearance on this set I thought I would start a topic to discuss it's investment potential. These days if a set isn't Star Wars or an exclusive then it doesn't seem to garner much interest. A lot of us have learned that completely overlooking the small to medium sized sets from less popular themes can be a huge mistake. This set is one that I feel deserves some attention. The City theme can be a tough theme to predict "winners". Police and Fire sub themes tend to be rehashed every other year. Most of those sets can be avoided for investment unless found at a steep discount. Construction sets on the other hand don't seem to be on the same rehash schedule. To take it a step further, mini fig scale bulldozers don't seem to be a priority for Lego. Not including technic, the last version of a mini fig scale bulldozer was in 2009 with set 7685. That set retailed for $40 and can currently be purchased on eBay for around $75-$90, new in box. I haven't checked Amazon because I don't sell there, but I'm assuming it's higher. The current version, 60074, also has a retail of $40, but is a much better looking vehicle compared to the 7685. Anyone creating a city layout will certainly have areas in their town that are "under construction". You can't have a construction site without a bulldozer or two shaping the earth and clearing piles of rubble. The current Shopko clearance price is $27.99. If you buy in pairs and stack a $10 off $50 coupon these can be had for $22.99 each, before your local sales tax. That equates to 43% off. As always, buy in price is critical. Other regions of the country that don't have Shopko should be able to acquire these at other retailers at a similar price eventually. I wouldn't rush out and load up on these at retail, but if you can stack a coupon with a clearance or sale price then I say go for it. I have had good success in the past with unique construction vehicles, and I feel that this set may be a hidden gem. So far I've got 18, and will buy any more I can find at a solid discount during this round of clearance. If this set, if bought low enough, can perform the same as 7685, then I'd be happy with those returns. Personally, I think it has potential to do more. It's a much better looking set in my opinion. Thoughts?