Follows Closely Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Not a "Great Find" but I bough out a guy who got into the reselling game only to find out selling is harder than he expected. At first I was excited about this lot as he emailed me set numbers such as 10214, 10218, 10211 and 10224, but no quantities. I was expecting to bring 20K or so to the table. 10 TH, 10 GE... but no, he had just one of every set with a few exceptions. Oh well. I got another Town Hall to add to the pile. NumberNameRetiredYear#MSRPTotal8065Mini Container Truck V39 20111$11$1140076Zombie Car V46 20121 $08282Quad Bike 20061$20$2010214Tower Bridge 20101$240$24010220Volkswagen T1 Camper Van 20111$120$1205000030Excl. Spinner Accessories 20111 $010218LEGO Creator Pet Shop 20111$150$15010211LEGO Grand Emporiumyes20101$150$15010224LEGO Creator Town Hall Play Setyes20121$200$2007958LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 20111$40$4042011Race Car 20131$20$2070113CHI Battles 20133 $021102Minecraft Micro World 20122$35$702856224Forestman 20111 $030250Ewar's Acro Fighter 20132 $05001621Han Solo (Hoth) 20131 $093984x4 Crawleryes20123$200$60079008Pirate Ship Ambush 20131$100$10075019AT-TE 20131$90$9075020Jabba’s Sail Barge 20131$120$12075005Rancor Pit 20131$60$6075004Z-95 Headhunter 20132$50$1003315Olivia’s Houseyes20122$75$1509396LEGO Technic Helicopter (9396) 20121$120$1209397Logging Truck 20122$140$2809395Pick-Up Tow Truck 20121$70$7042006Excavator 20131$80$80 $2,791 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenxxx Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 So you bought this complete list, correct? How much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoEdison Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 let me guess ...... $2500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandwraith Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Town Hall/GE at retail sure sounds like a "great find" to me! Unless the prices listed are not what you paid. Nice find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grynn Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 My guess is $2791 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weakside Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I would have tried to leave those 9398 4x4 crawlers behind just my 2cents. Assuming you got 3x$200=$600. The less you bought to get those modular at retail price the better...but guess he only wanted to sell in bulk and get rid of everything. Nice find. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follows Closely Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 I negotiated a discount if I took it all. $1,800. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weakside Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 That's a pretty good deal for sure. Nice score. Guess the person really wanted to liquidate and get out of the reselling gig entirely/asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legowalker Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Where are you located at? I feel like these craigslist deals never happens in bigger cities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Where are you located at? I feel like these craigslist deals never happens in bigger cities.I feel like these CraigsList deals never happen in podunk mid-west either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsuskee Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Where are you located at? I feel like these craigslist deals never happens in bigger cities.They happen in big cities they just dont stay listed for very long. Most of the big lots in my area the price is not the greatest and they are normally looking for a bidding war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I negotiated a discount if I took it all. $1,800.That's a pretty good price, there's some potential in everything on the list (sept maybe the Chi battles) - you'll certainly not loose anything choosing the right marketplaces at Christmas time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 We should run a competition to see who can find a retired modular the longest time after EOL for rrp or below! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegooch49 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 That's a pretty good deal for sure. Nice score. Guess the person really wanted to liquidate and get out of the reselling gig entirely/asap. Yeah, great buy! These come up from time to time, I just don't get why they give up and sell at such a deep discount. It seems that with minimal effort, they could sell the GE, TH, and TB for $1K on eBay. If they don't know the worth of them, that's one thing. But when people know the value and do a fire sale, I just don't get it. That said, congrats on the score! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follows Closely Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Last year I picked up MS, CC, FB, GG, GE and PS for $600. $100 each. Used. He tossed the instructions after building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojoyojimbi Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 the secret to finding the best craigslist deals is having a network all around the country that will hunt them down for you and go pick them up when they're in other states, today i just sent money to a buddy to pick me up a DS2, UCS ISD and tantive 4.... i won't even mention the price it'd make you sick with jealousyI'm in south florida, the deal was in Massachusetts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneknightr Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 the secret to finding the best craigslist deals is having a network all around the country that will hunt them down for you and go pick them up when they're in other states, today i just sent money to a buddy to pick me up a DS2, UCS ISD and tantive 4.... i won't even mention the price it'd make you sick with jealousy I'm in south florida, the deal was in Massachusetts Sounds like I need to create a network. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarleyMoose Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I'm from Mass. Guess I missed that one on CL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimking23 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I'm from Mass. Guess I missed that one on CLI believe it was listed in the Worcester section. I saw it one day at work, then it was gone the next day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarleyMoose Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Dug a bit deeper and found the 3 ads still up. Good deal to keep for the $1300 asking price. Hopefully you got them cheaper and that they are 100% complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo2112 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Excellent buy. Well done. $1800 is a very good wholesale price; in fact, I'd call it a bargain. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follows Closely Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 I negotiated these prices back in September. My offer was too low for him, so I walked away. Then last week he emailed me and asked if my original offer was still good. The prices broken down: Number Name Year # MSRP Total My Offer My Thoughts 8065 Mini Container Truck V39 2011 1 $11 $11 $5 $5 Not a good set to resell. 40076 Zombie Car V46 2012 1 $0 $0 8282 Quad Bike 2006 1 $20 $20 $10 $10 Not a good set to resell. 10214 Tower Bridge 2010 1 $240 $240 $180 $180 I bought all of mine well below retail. 10220 Volkswagen T1 Camper Van 2011 1 $120 $120 $120 $120 I am currently buying a couple of these a week, have no problem paying retail. 5000030 Excl. Spinner Accessories 2011 1 $0 $0 10218 LEGO Creator Pet Shop 2011 1 $150 $150 $120 $120 Will come back I believe. 10211 LEGO Grand Emporium 2010 1 $150 $150 $150 $150 Is close to gone and willing to pay full price. 10224 LEGO Creator Town Hall Play Set 2012 1 $200 $200 $150 $150 Will come back I believe. 7958 LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 2011 1 $40 $40 $20 $20 Not a good set to resell. 42011 Race Car 2013 1 $20 $20 $10 $10 Not a good set to resell. 70113 CHI Battles 2013 3 $0 $0 I have been using these as gifts. I have more than I like to admit 21102 Minecraft Micro World 2012 1 $35 $70 $25 $25 2856224 Forestman 2011 1 $0 $0 30250 Ewar's Acro Fighter 2013 2 $0 $0 5001621 Han Solo (Hoth) 2013 1 $0 $0 9398 4x4 Crawler 2012 2 $200 $400 $120 $240 I picked up enough of these already at buy 2 get 1 free. 79008 Pirate Ship Ambush 2013 1 $100 $100 $55 $55 These can be had for under $70 still. 75019 AT-TE 2013 1 $90 $90 $60 $60 To early and not a great investment. 75020 Jabba’s Sail Barge 2013 1 $120 $120 $70 $70 Can be had for $80 on ebay. 75005 Rancor Pit 2013 1 $60 $60 $40 $40 75004 Z-95 Headhunter 2013 2 $50 $100 $32 $64 Bad investment. 3315 Olivia’s House 2012 2 $75 $150 $60 $120 This will be a good if it ever goes away. 9396 LEGO Technic Helicopter (9396) 2012 1 $120 $120 $90 $90 9397 Logging Truck 2012 2 $140 $280 $95 $190 9395 Pick-Up Tow Truck 2012 1 $70 $70 $50 $50 42006 Excavator 2013 1 $80 $80 $55 $55 $2,591 $1,824 Too bad he did not have a larger inventory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follows Closely Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Where are you located at? I feel like these craigslist deals never happens in bigger cities. I am in the DC area. Deals here come often, but the competition is quick. This deal actually started from a wanted add I posted. The most luck I have had on cl is from garage sale postings. I wrote a script that would email ever poster in the garage sale category asking if they had Lego. I would then follow up on replies asking if I could come early and take a look. I scored a tone of great lots that way. That was back in 2012, I was practically giving block away to friends and family it was poring in so fast. My old youth pastor asked for some, I shipped him 150 lbs, that kid was in Lego heaven. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Where are you located at? I feel like these craigslist deals never happens in bigger cities.They usually dont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr2uboy Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 How about this find on CL in the SF Bay area.Selling my Lego collections. 187 NISB, about 90% of my collections are retired. Value at $33,500.00, asking $28K. Sell as a lot, will not part out.SET Quantity Condition Brickpicker Value10174 Imperial AT-ST 1 New $396.80 10188 Death Star 1 New $413.54 10197 Fire Brigade 2 New $354.28 10211 Grand Emporium 3 New $294.66 10212 Imperial Shuttle 1 New $580.59 10214 Tower Bridge 3 New $239.99 10215 Obi-Wan's Jedi Starfighter 1 New $160.20 10218 Pet Shop 3 New $149.99 10220 Volkswagen T1 Camper Van 5 New $119.99 10221 Super Star Destroyer 1 New $750.50 10224 Town Hall 2 New $541.03 10225 R2-D2 7 New $343.66 10226 Sopwith Camel 1 New $167.22 10227 B-Wing Starfighter 2 New $212.14 10228 Haunted House 9 New $418.43 10232 Palace Cinema 3 New $149.99 10233 Horizon Express 1 New $196.00 10234 Sydney Opera House 2 New $319.99 10235 Winter Village Market 2 New $103.10 10236 Ewok Village 3 New $249.99 10237 Tower Of Orthanc 2 New $199.99 10240 Red Five X-Wing Starfighter 2 New $199.99 10242 Mini Cooper MK VII 1 New $99.99 10243 Parisian Restaurant 1 New $159.99 10244 Fairground Mixer 2 New $149.99 10247 Ferris Wheel 1 New $199.99 10937 Batman Arkham Asylum Breakout 4 New $280.72 21103 The Delorean Time Machine 8 New $64.29 21108 Ghostbusters Ecto-1 2 New $49.99 21109 Exo-Suit 4 New $34.99 21110 Research Institute 1 New $35.66 41999 4x4 Crawler Exclusive Edition 4 New $367.23 42000 Grand Prix Racer 3 New $168.33 42008 Service Truck 2 New $107.60 42009 Mobile Crane MK II 3 New $192.42 60022 Cargo Terminal 1 New $125.14 60052 Cargo Train 2 New $152.74 6857 The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape 8 New $64.90 6860 The Batcave 2 New $91.86 6864 The Batmobile and The Two Face Chase 4 New $85.42 70403 Dragon Mountain 2 New $70.08 70404 King's Castle 2 New $142.40 70502 Cole's Earth Driller 1 New $23.57 70505 Temple of Light 1 New $58.49 71006 The Simpsons House 2 New $199.99 7498 Police Station 1 New $134.25 75005 Rancor Pit 1 New $61.86 75020 Jabba's Sail Barge 1 New $130.76 75021 Republic Gunship 3 New $145.78 75060 UCS Slave 1 2 New $199.99 75094 Imperial Shuttle Tydirium 1 New $99.99 76001 The Bat vs Bane: Tumbler Chase 5 New $58.00 76023 The Tumbler 2 New $199.99 79008 Pirate Ship Ambush 4 New $96.20 79111 Constitution Train Chase 4 New $110.36 7937 Train Station 2 New $70.00 7938 Passenger Train 2 New $176.12 7939 Cargo Train 2 New $204.77 7965 Millennium Falcon 4 New $217.00 8110 Unimog U400 3 New $278.44 853373 Lego Kingdoms Chess Set 2 New $97.20 9396 Helicopter 3 New $131.00 9398 4x4 Crawler 1 New $231.63 9442 Jay's Storm Fighter 1 New $38.88 9444 Cole's Tread Assault 1 New $71.33 9446 Destiny's Bounty 1 New $159.44 9448 Samurai Mech 1 New $38.84 9450 Epic Dragon Battle 3 New $82.43 9468 Vampyre Castle 7 New $136.56 9474 The Battle of Helm's Deep 3 New $159.00 9476 The Orc Forge 4 New $53.73 9516 Jabba's Palace 2 New $169.29 10241 Maersk Line Triple-E 3 New $149.99 Total 187 $33,572.23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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