Diabolos80 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I've played around with buying small, medium, and large sets and I think the ones that I'm now the most comfortable with are what I call the mid-range ones. These are the ones that will typically MSRP at around 39.99USD - 149.99USD, have about 300-1200 pieces and can be bought on sale between $30 - $100 dollars. If you pick them right a lot of them will see a 100% ROI, and are significantly easier to ship than a DS. You might not make as much $ profit per transaction but it's a good balance between hedging on several big sets and hedging on too many little sets. You'll also diversify but not to the point where a transaction returns no more than a couple of bucks. Yeah, I am not looking forward to shipping SSDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 The thing is I am hoping the SSD sees at least a 1,000 SM price, if that happens I will have no quams paying 40 or so to ship it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legobryson Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 I've played around with buying small, medium, and large sets and I think the ones that I'm now the most comfortable with are what I call the mid-range ones. These are the ones that will typically MSRP at around 39.99USD - 149.99USD, have about 300-1200 pieces and can be bought on sale between $30 - $100 dollars. If you pick them right a lot of them will see a 100% ROI, and are significantly easier to ship than a DS. You might not make as much $ profit per transaction but it's a good balance between hedging on several big sets and hedging on too many little sets. You'll also diversify but not to the point where a transaction returns no more than a couple of bucks. I am blown away by everyone's help on getting started. I believe this quote here is probably most in tune with my thinking right now. Time and money will tell if I am right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowestFormOfWit Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Too many little sets? TOO MANY LITTLE SETS? Preposterous! The polybag will inherit the earth, and on occasion, your local stocking or party favor assortment.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrmando Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I can't really agree with anyone saying too many little sets.. I make thousands each year on polybags alone... Selling 300 Mirkwood Guards, 300 Zombie Cars and tons and tons of Harry Potter and Friends Polybags makes some bank... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Too many little sets? TOO MANY LITTLE SETS? Preposterous! The polybag will inherit the earth, and on occasion, your local stocking or party favor assortment.... Now that sounded hilariously biblical! "The meek shall inherit the Earth with bags of plastic that make crinkly noises when smooshed....and stuff!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ph4tb0i Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 haha. Don't get me wrong I'm sitting on a couple hundred polybags too. Just that it takes a lot of time and effort as I haven't done it en masse. Plus I'm trying to break into other investment avenues, so it's hard to devote too much time getting stuff shipped on ebay. Smalls can make tons of money. Like i posted in a previous post, My brother sells Yu-Gi-Oh cards and his mobile ebay app makes the ka-ching sound non-stop. Paying university + banking money while doing it. Just hard for me to do juggling with full time job + starting to work on different investments to diversify a bit more. speaking of polybags, anybody have a couple of the birthday cake ones (40048)? I traded for one but gave it off to my brother's gf (she's a goodwill picker and always gives me lego to sell so i thought i'd give it as a thank you present but now i want one ). Willing to trade. PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowestFormOfWit Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I snagged almost 30 polybags for a dollar, and I'd do it again, and again, and again. I don't care if it's the ugliest heap of lime green bricks this side of the Milky Way, I'd buy it for a dollar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I snagged almost 30 polybags for a dollar, and I'd do it again, and again, and again. I don't care if it's the ugliest heap of lime green bricks this side of the Milky Way, I'd buy it for a dollar. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-q29hbEP04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowestFormOfWit Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I wasn't aware my starring role in that movie wad readily available. Damn internet!1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legobryson Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Well after looking around at many sets and finding things we liked that looked like possible good investments, we pulled the trigger last night. From Lego LEGO Shop at Home - Free Shipping 6857 Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape (x2) $39.99ea +tax, Total $42.35ea 5001623 DC Universe Superheroes Jor-El Free From Amazon - Free Shipping 10220 VW Camper $116.99 79111 Lone Ranger Constitution Train (x2) $90.93ea Also used $10 in VIP money my son had, so total investment is $373.55 Thoughts anyone (good or bad)? JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNH1974 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Looks good. VW Camper should definitely appreciate. Are planning to open these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weakside Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Good choices JP. Will be hard for your family not to open those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTX Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 You'll have to sit on the Lone Ranger trains for awhile, but they should be winners eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legobryson Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Not planning on opening any, but we will see how his willpower holds up. My hopes on the Lone Ranger trains is that they will see some increase in demand once the movie has been out a while. If not, then they become a long term investment. JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowestFormOfWit Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I'd be very surprised if the train doesn't do well. I mean it comes with it's own track! That's not very common for a set in a franchise outside of City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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