trekgate502 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 That is great news. This set is really moving at a pretty good clip on eBay from what I can tell. There is one seller that shows more than 10 available slightly below $20 probably a Brickpicker member. Once that one clears up or raises I see this going higher before easter. It probably won't come to pass but I hope to hold out till it hits $25 and then start selling. Got 39 of them wish I could have gotten a lot more... Quote
justapilgrim Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Sell for $25, $7 fees/shipping. $8 profit (depending on tax/supplies), you have 80% ROI instantly. A lot less at $19.99, wait them out, you will be fine Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Brickpicker mobile app 2 Quote
Mathew Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Sell for $25, $7 fees/shipping. $8 profit (depending on tax/supplies), you have 80% ROI instantly. A lot less at $19.99, wait them out, you will be fine Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Brickpicker mobile app Why doesn't anyone figure in the cost of packaging? People paying $25 for this set won't want it shipped in a bubble mailer. Unless you're buying wholesale, small gift boxes run a buck or two each. Anyway, it's a very nice little set. I just built it on a whim. But I just don't see it being worth reselling unless it hits $30 or more. Or bundling a series of them (assuming there is a Halloween and Christmas set). Quote
trekgate502 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) Why doesn't anyone figure in the cost of packaging? People paying $25 for this set won't want it shipped in a bubble mailer. Unless you're buying wholesale, small gift boxes run a buck or two each. Anyway, it's a very nice little set. I just built it on a whim. But I just don't see it being worth reselling unless it hits $30 or more. Or bundling a series of them (assuming there is a Halloween and Christmas set). Fair point but I buy in bulk and my fairly heavy duty corrugated box that mails first class for the $3.11 ish costs about $1.00 per box. Its not that much. I think justapilgrim's logic is sound. Multiply it by 39 of them in a turbo flip and it adds up. 39 x 8 = 312. Close to two Cinema Palace for flipping the 39... Edited March 17, 2015 by trekgate502 Quote
ravenb99 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 The box these ship in is 30 cents (uline s-4062). Profit also goes up when people buy 2-3 per shot which is fairly common for families with multipe kids. Its a great little money making set that doesn't require much buy in which is nice for some members looking to build up. You can clear $5 a set. Sure its not a ton but sell 60 of them in 2 weeks and it adds up. I don't pass up good selling items whether it is a $20 sale or a $1000 sale. Sales are sales. 2 Quote
jaylay Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 yup i buy my boxes (if i need to) in bulk ... usually 25 per order of the same size ... probably around 50cents or cheaper per box is what i pay .... note: this is for the size box to fit PEE Quote
10230 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Why doesn't anyone figure in the cost of packaging? If you only got a few and don't sell much otherwise, the box you get from Amazon now and then can be considered free. In fact, I got too many of them by now. 1 Quote
Alpinemaps Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Why doesn't anyone figure in the cost of packaging? People paying $25 for this set won't want it shipped in a bubble mailer. Unless you're buying wholesale, small gift boxes run a buck or two each. Anyway, it's a very nice little set. I just built it on a whim. But I just don't see it being worth reselling unless it hits $30 or more. Or bundling a series of them (assuming there is a Halloween and Christmas set). These fit into a single 6x6x6 box (and that's a big fit for these guys). 48 cents at Walmart. I had a few sets up on eBay. I was packaging them with the Easter Bunny set from last year, because I was able to get them in bundles at Legoland (buy PEE get EB for 50% off). Together, they fit into the 6x6x6 box without an issue. Weight on it was 13 oz exactly, so postage cost was $3 and change. I managed to clear about $10 per set of two. Might be small potatoes for some, but considering how easy it was to package them up and have them ready to slap a label onto, these were really easy. Quote
redghostx Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Vancouver's two stores received full shipments today. Ex Astris, Scientia. 1 Quote
justapilgrim Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Also if you have amazon prime and order lots of small things for the house you have an endless supply if small boxes that are perfect size for first class packages Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Brickpicker mobile app Quote
Mindbender Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 ^yup, I have not bought any boxes or mailers ever. I buy packing tape. Quote
nolanfan34 Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Or you can just charge for shipping, which I do for some things on eBay. The parent willing to pay $20 for one of these won't mind $2.99 for shipping or whatever. Quote
Brickshopper Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Hoping mods remove the posts about illegal misuse of the priority mail boxes...It might be ok for you to do in your mind but dont broadcast it here and definitely dont recommend others to do it who may not know better... 1 Quote
justapilgrim Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Won't let me edit post I believe you not supposed to use flat rate boxes for priority, no priority for first class etc Edit if you can, if needed Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Brickpicker mobile app Quote
Darth_Raichu Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 I removed the discussion regarding "creative" usage of USPS flat boxes based on this quote that can be found on either flap of the Priority / Express Flat rate boxes: "This packaging is the property of the U.S. Postal Service and is provided solely for use in sending Priority/Express Mail. Misuse may be a violation of federal law." 1 Quote
minicoopers11 Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Why doesn't anyone figure in the cost of packaging? People paying $25 for this set won't want it shipped in a bubble mailer. Unless you're buying wholesale, small gift boxes run a buck or two each. Anyway, it's a very nice little set. I just built it on a whim. But I just don't see it being worth reselling unless it hits $30 or more. Or bundling a series of them (assuming there is a Halloween and Christmas set). I have about 100 small makeup shipping boxes I got from Nordstrom. I will not comment further. Quote
lazuli16 Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Are you guys holding your PEE long term or relieving yourself of them during the Easter rush? 9 Quote
ravenb99 Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Are you guys holding your PEE long term or relieving yourself of them during the Easter rush? very clever! 2 Quote
lazuli16 Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 very clever! Thanks. My 13 year old inner self giggled as I typed it....but it was a honest question. 1 Quote
lobo1969 Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Are you guys holding your PEE long term or relieving yourself of them during the Easter rush? I'll let you know after I consult with I.P. Freely 2 Quote
thathubes Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Are you guys holding your PEE long term or relieving yourself of them during the Easter rush? If I had more PEE, I would certainly relieve myself now; however I'm going long term with these (offload Jan/Feb '16). 1 Quote
Alpinemaps Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 I removed the discussion regarding "creative" usage of USPS flat boxes based on this quote that can be found on either flap of the Priority / Express Flat rate boxes: "This packaging is the property of the U.S. Postal Service and is provided solely for use in sending Priority/Express Mail. Misuse may be a violation of federal law." I'm fine with you removing my post, but that was what I was trying to figure out - that was the gist of my question, and that was what I was missing. Quote
Darth_Raichu Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 I'm fine with you removing my post, but that was what I was trying to figure out - that was the gist of my question, and that was what I was missing. I removed your post because it contained the description of the "creative" act (ie. what the other poster did). Had it only had the question ("How was this illegal?"), I wouldn't have removed the post. Feel free to PM me if you have further questions. 1 Quote
justapilgrim Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 If you missed this one, it appear stores got restocked. Also number of ebay sellers is up, the sold listings were creeping up over $20 and have dipped back below Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Brickpicker mobile app Quote
nolanfan34 Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 I'll sell a couple if it hits my price, otherwise happy to hold. The valentine set will still sell well after v-day, this should be no different when people realize they missed it. Quote
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