SOBEBELLA Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Decent day buying today....all items on great clearance prices! Couldn't pass on any of it -- did pass on all the FRIENDS series and elves stuff - don't know anything about - all 50% off. AT-AT, picked up 12. Some turtles, tons of Cantina's (18 total) and Batman joker steam roller sets (I think 28 total) and some other low end junk. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Picked up 4 Scooby-Doo Mystery Machines today. They had them sitting out on the shelf at Target and I thought... "Well those deserve a good home". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
167pilot Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Decent day buying today....all items on great clearance prices! Couldn't pass on any of it -- did pass on all the FRIENDS series and elves stuff - don't know anything about - all 50% off. AT-AT, picked up 12. Some turtles, tons of Cantina's (18 total) and Batman joker steam roller sets (I think 28 total) and some other low end junk.Where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOBEBELLA Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Where?Walmart and Frys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
167pilot Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Cant find that stuff in my local walmarts. have looked and no frys around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOBEBELLA Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Cant find that stuff in my local walmarts. have looked and no frys around every Walmart is different and they all don't honor the same discounts. Until I got on this site I was always buying online and I asked why not just buy online and save gas -- but the 30%-50% off savings are huge, especially in large bulk like I buy -- so now im out searching stores - I buy and rent homes, so im out driving anyways and just stop in walmarts for deals - clearance section and lego rows...there is always something and I always ask if there is more in the back and if there is, I take ALL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcbarcelona101 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Got 2 more Raptor Escapes from the LEGO store using VIP points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Didn't we collectively decide that TMNT was an investment flop.......someone didn't get that memo I guess? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Didn't we collectively decide that TMNT was an investment flop.......someone didn't get that memo I guess?I got the memo ....and thought it was junk mail. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayhall31 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Where?Looks like one of his Turtle boxes has a Wal-Mart tag on it.Still haven't seen any AT-AT's on clearance in my area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOBEBELLA Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Didn't we collectively decide that TMNT was an investment flop.......someone didn't get that memo I guess?Flop or not, you buy at the right price you can make $. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yinchuan Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 My heavy-lift chopper says otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quacs Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 4x 42028 Technic 'Dozer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodeogeorge Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 The one and only scooby set, the mummy museum mystery, 3 hot dog guys and 2 unicorn girls at a Walmart in Idaho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickolodon Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Stocking up on Cantinas, 49.00 wmt clearance...all good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiliusThunderhead Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Just got my hands on a used unboxed, no instructions vaders tie (8017) off ebay. Raining here so have gone a little ebay nuts and already spent most of this months pay packet.Question though: How much would getting a copy of the instructions add to this set if i eventually wanted to sell it. Is there much of a difference between a used set with no box and no instructions vs a used set with no box but with instructions? Given how easily available they are on the web now doesn't bother me too much but i think i would be willing to pay a small premium if a set came with the instructions. Any hardcore used set sellers got experience in this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylay Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Just got my hands on a used unboxed, no instructions vaders tie (8017) off ebay. Raining here so have gone a little ebay nuts and already spent most of this months pay packet.Question though: How much would getting a copy of the instructions add to this set if i eventually wanted to sell it. Is there much of a difference between a used set with no box and no instructions vs a used set with no box but with instructions? Given how easily available they are on the web now doesn't bother me too much but i think i would be willing to pay a small premium if a set came with the instructions. Any hardcore used set sellers got experience in this? If you're going to resell down the line then it's best to have the instructions. If eBay don't have it check bricklink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrymc4677 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Just got my hands on a used unboxed, no instructions vaders tie (8017) off ebay. Raining here so have gone a little ebay nuts and already spent most of this months pay packet.Question though: How much would getting a copy of the instructions add to this set if i eventually wanted to sell it. Is there much of a difference between a used set with no box and no instructions vs a used set with no box but with instructions? Given how easily available they are on the web now doesn't bother me too much but i think i would be willing to pay a small premium if a set came with the instructions. Any hardcore used set sellers got experience in this?Agreed. I would purchase the instructions. I had a used version of this set and needed the instructions as well. They were not that expensive, and will add some value to your set. I just did a quick bricklink search and they start at $2.25 plus shipping (in the USA). That's not too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labfreak7 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 The box and instructions always add to the value of used sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylay Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 The box and instructions always add to the value of used sets. As the boxes get bigger it becomes more expensive to ship. I just trash them and don't sell them with the set. If it is a meet up sale and the buyer wants the box, then good. Otherwise it's just the set and instructions that will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilrock Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 As the boxes get bigger it becomes more expensive to ship. I just trash them and don't sell them with the set. If it is a meet up sale and the buyer wants the box, then good. Otherwise it's just the set and instructions that will do.In my opinion, I think it's good to save the box by removing the seals, and folding it flat, unless of course the box is completely trashed. Sets on ebay that are opened, but complete, and still have the box (if it's in good condition) and instructions are usually what many AFOL collectors want. I know if I buy an older retired set, that's what I usually go for. You can always sell the individual boxes on ebay, and they usually do sell. I have a large thick cardboard box filled with flattened lego boxes in my shed. Right now my son plays with these sets, but whose to say in the future he will want to keep all of them... Regardless, they do take up space, though.Of course, looks like you live in Hawaii, so that might be the reason behind your high shipping costs to those of us in the states. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylay Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 In my opinion, I think it's good to save the box by removing the seals, and folding it flat, unless of course the box is completely trashed. Sets on ebay that are opened, but complete, and still have the box (if it's in good condition) and instructions are usually what many AFOL collectors want. I know if I buy an older retired set, that's what I usually go for. You can always sell the individual boxes on ebay, and they usually do sell. I have a large thick cardboard box filled with flattened lego boxes in my shed. Right now my son plays with these sets, but whose to say in the future he will want to keep all of them... Regardless, they do take up space, though.Of course, looks like you live in Hawaii, so that might be the reason behind your high shipping costs to those of us in the states. How would you ship a deathstar box? Flat or not? You know the shipping cost for dimension alone? Imagine if you had the Lego pieces in there also. For me if its a loose set and if the box will dramatically increase the shipping price then out goes the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilrock Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 (edited) How would you ship a deathstar box? Flat or not? You know the shipping cost for dimension alone? Imagine if you had the Lego pieces in there also. For me if its a loose set and if the box will dramatically increase the shipping price then out goes the box.I'm a bit anal about these things, but i'd break down the entire set, place all the parts in individual ziplock bags that i'd label the bags with a sharpie, so that when the person gets it, they have a set just like you'd get in a new set except with the stickers already applied, etc. Then tape up the box, and ship it like i'd do new sets. That's just how I do things. Not saying it's right, and yes it takes more time. But for a set like the Death Star, that could potentially make someone 300.00 from what they paid for, even it if it's used, but complete and in excellent condition, I think its worth doing it that way in the long run.. Edited July 26, 2015 by fossilrock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom V Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 LEGO 75060 Slave 1 (UCS), my first set, I am new here.I am from Belgium, Antwerp ;-)Hello all ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarleyMoose Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I ordered my first TOO from Amazon. LEGO 75060 Slave 1 (UCS), my first set, I am new here.I am from Belgium, Antwerp ;-)Hello all !Welcome Tom! You should drop by this section for more info as a new member http://community.brickpicker.com/forum/21-introduce-yourself-new-member-faqs/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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