superheat Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I think I was googling Lego sets. I was researching the UCS Slave 1 trying to convince myself to purchase it, wondering if I could put it off. Lots of good information here, finding out about discounts before they go mainstream is great. Thanks to all that put in all the research and data gathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Friend Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I was wanting to find a way to pay for my hobby. Thought about investing multiple times and found out another one of my Co-workers stopped working overtime because he was doing so well Lego investing. If I can pay for a fun hobby to do with my sons, and maybe make a little more then this is a perfect fit. I found you guys by googling "lego price guides." I was trying to see what my old sets from 20 years ago are worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaderFan16 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 On 10/26/2016 at 5:12 PM, Team Friend said: I was wanting to find a way to pay for my hobby. Thought about investing multiple times and found out another one of my Co-workers stopped working overtime because he was doing so well Lego investing. If I can pay for a fun hobby to do with my sons, and maybe make a little more then this is a perfect fit. I found you guys by googling "lego price guides." I was trying to see what my old sets from 20 years ago are worth. This is the same reason I decided to start in Lego investing. Back in 2010 I met my wife and ended selling the small Lego Star Wars collection I had at the time. I could not believe the prices I was getting for used sets when selling online. I talked to my wife about investing in Lego and I have not looked back. I wanted a way to pay for my hobby and have something my son and I could do together when I am not at work. He has become an avid Lego fan like myself. I like the Star Wars line and he is more into the DC Superheroes. I also am a big fan of the Marvel Superheroes, especially the sets that focus on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonedidit Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 My *** friend rizzo415 told me about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tykov Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 My memory is a little fuzzy, but think I first came across this site about a year ago. It was referenced in an article discussing how Lego can out-performing stock market. Investments I was intrigued, and signed up right away. I had already been collecting sets and building MOC's for several years, and thought that Brickpicker really filled a void in what was out there as investing/selling goes. I never really got very far into things before life got in the way and totally distracted me. I actually forgot I had even joined. Fast forward to this past week, and I rediscovered the site. This time I've been reading various posts and really enjoying what this forum has to offer. While I'm still getting my feet wet and learning my way around, I appreciate all of the information those of you in the community have shared. It's helping reconnect me to this awesome hobby, and is getting me to look at my collection in a whole new way. Thank to all who make this site what it is! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharppencil Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 internet search. was looking for info on a particular set. then BAM! brickpicker, found the forum and here I am. reading lots on the forum excellent info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brickcrazyhouse Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 30 minutes ago, sharppencil said: internet search. was looking for info on a particular set. then BAM! brickpicker, found the forum and here I am. reading lots on the forum excellent info. ok got ask what set was it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharppencil Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 ok got ask what set was it ? Lego Technic – Bucket Wheel Excavator. 42055. Was looking for info on where it stands as a collectible item as the set is so large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kons_shark Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Hi all. I found this site on bricker.ru. excellent work guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidsmoke420 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 New user here. I read many forum posts on this site before finally wanting to be apart of it. Discovered the site while looking up the value of sets that I have purchased for investments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playandreviewtoys Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I found it by doing a simple google search for lego forums (if that helps with your google adwords research:) , and your results were on the first page. The first option was the official lego site, but looked too fancy. One I am still waiting to hear back from if I am "approved" and another did not have the forum topics I am looking for as much. Yours seems to have more options for forum topics. THank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying cowboy Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Simple google search, though I've used brickpicker for a couple years for quick reference on eBay buys... You all are great:) first time I made an acct, I need to delve a little deeper into the investments I've done in the past. Again, thanks for this forum!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalrs Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Google search for me too! I didn't know there was such a huge community, glad I found it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xadrian Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 I learned about it yesterday from a member of my LUG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobe1188 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Hello, I found out about brickpicker through Tom Alphins internet article: http://www.tomalphin.com/2014/02/buying-and-selling-used-lego.html He quoted the community a few times and it got me curious about the website. The idea of the Lego market truly fascinated me after I read this article, and Id thought I'd get a little deeper by doing my own exploration. I'm excited to learn more, and I hope to achieve that by signing up here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaderFan2187 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I was bored so I googled "LEGO reviews", and got brickpicker.com/reviews I heard about BrickPIcker before from Blocks Magazine so I clicked it. Then I signed up to write some reviews, and here I am! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBrickFanatic Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I was given the book Ultimate Guide to Collectible LEGO Sets, and found out about it through that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 1 hour ago, BigBrickFanatic said: I was given the book Ultimate Guide to Collectible LEGO Sets, and found out about it through that. That's really cool! Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just_Here Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Was hunting around for Star Wars sets during Christmas. Going to stores only to return empty handed. In any case, a kindred soul at the Target mentioned I should check out brickpicker.com....actually thought it was a store. But, after a quick google search to see what it was about and lurking here for over a month and a half, I decided to join. So, here I am... Hello Brickpicker.com world! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moutzah3d1n Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Just cleaning my attic and found my silver chAmpion from when I was a child. So I built it and I wanted more. I did a lot of search and found a lot for lego sets and more about lego investing. Sent from my HUAWEI VNS-L21 using Brickpicker Forum mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kblock16 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I found this site by www.thebrickblogger.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McT Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 My good missus discovered the site when I was looking for more info on a bag of Lego I bought at a market. It was a decent price. I decided to join the forum and to see what I could learn and contribute. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shewie Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 When I was trying to find some informations about "Lego Ban's Codes". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demollo Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 (edited) I googled 'lego investing' or sth similar. I am still on the fence if I want to get deeper in lego 'investing'/reselling/arbitrage. I have 2 small kids, wife, full time job and 2 other business ventures. Not sure if i have enough time for the next venture. I do think it would be the most fun one and also the thing i could bond with my kids. Also i think i might be too late to the game: so many people already doing it, so many sets to choose from.. Edited March 9, 2018 by demollo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Bricks Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 I was watching Youtube videos about Lego investing (including some that I have now found out were posted by Brickpicker) when someone mentioned Brickpicker as one of the tools they used to establish pricing and sets that were likely to do well on the resale market. I do wonder about saturation of the market with Lego investing. Seems that many people are doing it, and while I suspect those who have been doing it for a while successfully will keep doing well, it might take longer (or not happen at all) for someone relatively new to the 'game'. Oh well. Worst case scenario... more Lego to build or give as gifts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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