If LEGO bricks were poor investments, would you still buy them?

[dunkers97]

I know a lot of people are into Legos for the the money, but what Legos if had no investment purposes? Would you still buy them?

[Fcbarcelona101]

Did that for years before getting into investing just a few months ago. Maybe I would buy them less often but that's about it.

[dunkers97]

Yeah I think it would make trading boring in a way but I would still definitely buy them!

[whiteboy02]

I know I like some of the minifigures for the value, but if they didn't have any value I would probably still collect them.

[Huskers1236]

I know a lot of people are into Legos for the the money, but what Legos if had no investment purposes? Would you still buy them?

I think the vast majority of investors began as builders and collectors. For many, it is a way to fund the building. I'm sure there are many, however, that have no interest whatsoever in Lego sets themselves, just the $$$$. Which I don't blame at all, and am a bit envious, they don't worry about opening and building their sets.

My son and I build just as much as I tuck away. If a set needs moved along, it gets sold for usually a good chunk of the original purchase price, rinse and repeat.

[Blackjack]

Is this some sort of trick question? ;)

[comicblast]

Yes. As I said in another thread, I am a builder first, then a collector, then an investor.

[Rich B]

Yes. As I said in another thread, I am a builder first, then a collector, then an investor.

I am exactly the same, in that extact order ;)

[dunkers97]

Is this some sort of trick question?

Unless its tricky for you to answer than no!

[dunkers97]

I am exactly the same, in that extact order

I'm pretty much the same except I am a collector, builder and then investor.

[Grolim]

Of course! I'm a collector first and investor second. Using my profits from investing to fuel my own collection. If There was no money to be made I'd still buy for my collection but I'd have to be a lot more selective and miss out on some that I wanted.

[Anakinisvader]

Does a chicken have lips? I'd buy LEGO for myself but not in the same quantities I do now.

[agp548]

I am exactly the same, in that extact order

I'm pretty much the same except I am a collector, builder and then investor.

I am the same way. Collector, builder, investor.

[TheDarkness]

Yes, I love building. Just would be a lot more selective what I buy

[sadowsk1]

Above all else I'm a collector. The toy will always have value to me. I secretly hope someday the market tanks and I can get everything I want for great prices.

[stephen_rockefeller]

Above all else I'm a collector. The toy will always have value to me. I secretly hope someday the market tanks and I can get everything I want for great prices.

Your secret is out now :)

[Alcarin]

I think the only major difference would be quantity purchased... Cannot see anyone buying 10, 15, 20 or even 40 of same set if the investing aspect is removed. As for myself, I am an collector/even builder first then little investor.

[stephen_rockefeller]

I think the only major difference would be quantity purchased...

Cannot see anyone buying 10, 15, 20 or even 40 of same set if the investing aspect is removed.

As for myself, I am an collector/even builder first then little investor.

exactly.......It would be a waste of money to buy more than one of any set, unless you were trying to build a minifig army or something and even then it would probably be cheaper just to buy the minifigs.

[Damnation666]

exactly.......It would be a waste of money to buy more than one of any set, unless you were trying to build a minifig army or something and even then it would probably be cheaper just to buy the minifigs.Maybe some sets have a good price to piece ratio and you are building up your inventory for a MOC.

[stephen_rockefeller]

exactly.......It would be a waste of money to buy more than one of any set, unless you were trying to build a minifig army or something and even then it would probably be cheaper just to buy the minifigs.Maybe some sets have a good price to piece ratio and you are building up your inventory for a MOC. You are right

[Damnation666]

You are right......where have you been man, I havent seen you on the forums in months. We miss your expertise here for sure!!

Thank you. I have been working at a different job location and didn't have easy access to the internet.

[Alcarin]

exactly.......It would be a waste of money to buy more than one of any set, unless you were trying to build a minifig army or something and even then it would probably be cheaper just to buy the minifigs.Maybe some sets have a good price to piece ratio and you are building up your inventory for a MOC.

Still doubt anyone would buy 40 of them to be honest :)

[comicblast]

Thank you. I have been working at a different job location and didn't have easy access to the internet.LOL, you're famous! You started the most popular BrickPicker thread! Lots has changed...

[kerrmando]

I totally would, just less often