What Lego set did you buy today?

[DP112]

8 hours ago, zskid00 said:

I would say that's a pretty great return on an unspectacular set that was easy to get for $15-20.

At $29 you're right though.  Not sure how high some are willing to go on the V-wing.  It will probably be a slow climber from here on out until the next one comes around.

Indeed.  If I can flip it for about $35, i'm hitting my goal of a 15% profit.  Anything above and beyond is icing on the cake 

[Alpinemaps]

41541 Mixels Series 5 Snoof (Blue).  Turns out I screwed up when I bought my Series 5 set, and bought two of one, and none of this one.  Oops.  Had to spend $17 for my mistake (bought it and another blue Series 5 Mixel - I'll flip the other one).

[California92563]

14 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said:

41541 Mixels Series 5 Snoof (Blue).  Turns out I screwed up when I bought my Series 5 set, and bought two of one, and none of this one.  Oops.  Had to spend $17 for my mistake (bought it and another blue Series 5 Mixel - I'll flip the other one).

Give me your crown................

Edited March 9, 2016 by California92563

[roninsou]

Finally bit on Sydney Opera House, 10234, at LEGO Shop at Home.  Got double VIP points and Kai's mini dragon.

[Sprocket77]

2 hours ago, Alpinemaps said:

41541 Mixels Series 5 Snoof (Blue).  Turns out I screwed up when I bought my Series 5 set, and bought two of one, and none of this one.  Oops.  Had to spend $17 for my mistake (bought it and another blue Series 5 Mixel - I'll flip the other one).

I think my next What Lego did you buy post is going to sicken you slightly.

Full set of Series 5 Mixels €13.93 

[Basictoaster]

21108 Ecto-1 x4 @ TRU. Price matched Amazon @ $47.99? (not sure what they were looking at but ok) and used discounted GC's. 

 

[rmendol1]

Bought my first two large sets (more than $75) excluding last 5 years of Star War UCS with the 10247 Ferris Wheel and 10244 Fairground Mixer both AWD deals for $159 and $122 respectively.

I love the Ferris wheel and plan on eventually getting the power functions. I may try and resell Mixer down the road, well see..

[Stud-Flipper]

9 of Friends 41086 Vet Ambulance @ $2.50 each

[cladner]

22 hours ago, DP112 said:

Indeed.  If I can flip it for about $35, i'm hitting my goal of a 15% profit.  Anything above and beyond is icing on the cake 

if you bought it for $29 and you sell it for $35, you are only making 15% profit if the person is your next door neighbor.

selling on ebay or amazon your fees are going to be 13-20% of the sale cost.

if you have to ship it, that set is going to be about  $8-10 to ship. assume you are going to have to pay it.

in order for you to make $3-4 off that set ignoring the cost of gasoline and assuming you got a free box, you need to sell it for $50.  

i'm assuming you already have a scale to weigh the box.

50 - 13% = 43.5 - $9 shipping = 34.50 - you paid $29 assuming no tax.

you are losing money if you sell it on amazon or ebay for anything under $45.

V-wing was ok  money maker if you got some at 15-18 and sold at $45.  

at $29 buyin, i just don't see any meat left on the bone.

 

 

 

Edited March 10, 2016 by cladner

[justapilgrim]

Jungle rescue base $15

[Darth_Raichu]

14 minutes ago, justapilgrim said:

Jungle rescue base $15

Me too..  last 1 at Walmart

[Brickerbrack]

Got a UCS Tie Fighter from the Hair.  Was hoping to score a Slave 1, but seems he is out.

[binici]

United Nations Headquarters x 2 @ $24.94! From Lego Store in Anaheim...

[Phil B]

1 hour ago, justapilgrim said:

Jungle rescue base $15

Hmmm ... I know a store with 6 in stock - they were at $30 clearance but in an awkward place so unlikely to get snatched up .... might go for another peek tomorrow

[Alpinemaps]

30396 Cupcake Stall (Friends polybag)
40165 Minifigure Wedding Favor Set
Mia, Stephanie, Emma, and a Friends Horse keychains

All at Legoland California

[Gonkalin]

I too was at a Walmart today in Columbus. They had the Jungle Rescue in clearance section for $30. So I left that. But they also had 2 of the Friends 41058 Heartlake Shopping Mall for $54. Picked up both of those.

[pete411]

Just got my second UCS Tie Fighter. The first one was for my personal collection.

$193 shipped on ebay with $19.30 in eBay bucks back

[DP112]

4 hours ago, cladner said:

if you bought it for $29 and you sell it for $35, you are only making 15% profit if the person is your next door neighbor.

selling on ebay or amazon your fees are going to be 13-20% of the sale cost.

if you have to ship it, that set is going to be about  $8-10 to ship. assume you are going to have to pay it.

in order for you to make $3-4 off that set ignoring the cost of gasoline and assuming you got a free box, you need to sell it for $50.  

i'm assuming you already have a scale to weigh the box.

50 - 13% = 43.5 - $9 shipping = 34.50 - you paid $29 assuming no tax.

you are losing money if you sell it on amazon or ebay for anything under $45.

V-wing was ok  money maker if you got some at 15-18 and sold at $45.  

at $29 buyin, i just don't see any meat left on the bone.

 

 

 

*Sigh*  Unfortunately, I do see your point.  While I have plenty of packing materials already handy (hurray for move!) and I will request the buyer pay shipping, I did not factor in the eBay fee.  I haven't sold on eBay before and wasn't sure what to expect.  Fortunately, I have a friend who is collecting Legos, so I may see if he is interested. 

 

That aside, with the fact this is more of a hobby/way to pay for my own Legos, do you think a scale is necessary? 

[redghostx]

4 minutes ago, DP112 said:

do you think a scale is necessary? 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BTWMPQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

This is a great scale at a great price and you will need one when you start selling so that you can save time and money.

[Phil B]

4 minutes ago, DP112 said:

That aside, with the fact this is more of a hobby/way to pay for my own Legos, do you think a scale is necessary? 

Given that all you need is a precise scale with a decent (i.e. 10lbs+) capacity, you can get them as cheap at $20 - even a scale marketed as "kitchen scale" wil likely do, as long as it can weigh fractions of ounces.

[Sprocket77]

3 x Imperial Shuttle Tyderium @ €70 each

3 x Death Star Final Duel @ €60 each

At Littlewoodsireland.ie

[scuttfarkas]

Got a 76053 from K-Mart for 0.00 cash and 19.99 in K-Mart points. That people continue to ignore K-Marts SYR program boggles the mind. 

[sunkenbrick]

3x 5004468 @ $5.99. Had to ask for them. They were hidden in a registry drawer.

[kiltyoneal]

48 minutes ago, scuttfarkas said:

Got a 76053 from K-Mart for 0.00 cash and 19.99 in K-Mart points. That people continue to ignore K-Marts SYR program boggles the mind. 

Yes, my 2 year old says, "Freebies!" when we're heading into a Kmart or Sears.

[lazuli16]

2X 31039 Creator Blue Power Jet for $88 total from the hair guy on ebay with the $20 off $100 purchase coupon.  I missed them during the Walmart clearance, but i'm fine with the $44 buy in.