Frank Brickowski Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 The following are all retired sets from at least 2014 (or earlier) and I would like to know which of these are disappointments?21000 - Sears Tower - 27%21001 - John Hancock - 28%21004 - Guggenheim - 17%21007 - Rockefeller - 15%21008 - Burj Khalifa - 26%21010 - Robie House - 15%21016 - Sungnyemun - 60% (I don't believe the spike)For more recently retired sets, I think that Farnsworth and Villa Savoie will struggle, Sydney Opera House and Brandenburg Gate will perform ok, and Empire State building and Fallingwater will perform well. Thanks for the list! So, except Sungnyemun the rest grew about 25% on average... well, I do call this disappointing when compared to the other investment opportunities you maybe let pass for these sets. I mean, right after EOL one would expect a first bump and then constant growth from there. But nothing of a bump to be seen here. Btw I was talking more from a EU perspective. And form what I have seen Robie House has a significantly bigger growth there compared to most other sets listed, hence my question. I guess Architecture will remain explicitely under the label "buy low, way to go!". Personally I'll stay away from those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Amazon Italy is your friend for making these profitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarleyMoose Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I think it's my time to sell the 7 that I have. My 4Runner needs a new rear end... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbacunn Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Sold a Robie for $450 plus shipping last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarleyMoose Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Wow, one born everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbacunn Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Wow, one born everyday. Yeah, I don't know. Some people just buy whatever comes up first in the search and don't look for the best deal. I'll take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahler24 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I sold my 1 and only robie for 440 euros acouple of months ago.......wish i had more.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfortunek Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 $99 on eBay. You know who you are. Great pickup!! Nice work, quickdraw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarleyMoose Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Steal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbacunn Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 $99 on eBay. You know who you are. Great pickup!! Nice work, quickdraw.I just looked it up. Great deal. What was that seller thinking?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) It's now 2016 and does this set still sell well? I currently have a few who sell them below retail price in my country. Sealed and with boxes in mint condition. Edited February 17, 2016 by Arkibal added country in my sentence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belljohn Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 4 hours ago, Arkibal said: It's now 2016 and does this set still sell well? I currently have a few who sell them below retail price in my country. Sealed and with boxes in mint condition. It is hard to say how the Frank Lloyd Wright designs will sell in the Philippines, but I just sold one on Amazon USA for $550. It should be a solid pickup at retail no matter where you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkalin Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 4 hours ago, Arkibal said: It's now 2016 and does this set still sell well? I currently have a few who sell them below retail price in my country. Sealed and with boxes in mint condition. If you don't want them, give me their contact info. I'll take all of them off his/her hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 2 hours ago, belljohn said: It is hard to say how the Frank Lloyd Wright designs will sell in the Philippines, but I just sold one on Amazon USA for $550. It should be a solid pickup at retail no matter where you are. Amazing! I wish I can sell thru amazon. I think I can sell mine at ebay never tried it though. Thank you for the info. 2 hours ago, Gonkalin said: If you don't want them, give me their contact info. I'll take all of them off his/her hands. Well I am having second thoughts at the moment I might just get one. I can give their contact thru pm but knowing that a foreigner would be willing to buy a lego set overseas, they might just increase the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkbait Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I would gladly take one of those off their hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belljohn Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 46 minutes ago, Arkibal said: Amazing! I wish I can sell thru amazon. I think I can sell mine at ebay never tried it though. Thank you for the info. Well I am having second thoughts at the moment I might just get one. I can give their contact thru pm but knowing that a foreigner would be willing to buy a lego set overseas, they might just increase the price. Or you can buy one and list it on Brickclassifieds here with a reasonable shipping cost. I am guessing that you could get a sale at $350-400 including shipping to the US or Asia. If that works out, then you can buy the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) 50 minutes ago, belljohn said: Or you can buy one and list it on Brickclassifieds here with a reasonable shipping cost. I am guessing that you could get a sale at $350-400 including shipping to the US or Asia. If that works out, then you can buy the other. I was looking thru Brickclassified saw someone selling it around $350. I was thinking listing it for $300-350 but I am not sure how much air freight or shipping would cost me to get it US. Btw I appreciate the information and help belljohn. 1 hour ago, Bags751 said: I would gladly take one of those off their hands. If I am able to successfully sell one I'll give a nice price just for you. Edited February 18, 2016 by Arkibal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adobo Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 I currently have four of these sets and was thinking selling it on Brickclassified. How long before you guys were able to sell it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belljohn Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 3 hours ago, Adobo said: I currently have four of these sets and was thinking selling it on Brickclassified. How long before you guys were able to sell it? I have had mine listed on Brickclassifieds for at lest 9 months with no takers. Of course other sellers have undercut my price by a little (no hard feelings). On Amazon (For sale By Amazon) it took my listing 2 weeks in the "Buy It Box" to sell, but the volume and eyes there are much higher than BC. I think it all comes down to price. The lower it is, the faster it will sell. If you have 4, then you can list 1 a little lower to test the market and raise your price as you have more data and sales to work with. Brickclassifieds is still growing, and it appears to me the most sales are really good deals, meaning much cheaper than any other marketplace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader888 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Anyone in Canada that has a Robie House or Farnsworth set (new or used) that would like to sell or trade? I just picked up a used Fallingwater set, and I'm hooked on FLW's sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarleyMoose Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Some sold on Ebay $450-500+. I still have 5. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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