Popular Post brickvoyeur Posted December 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 7, 2022 (edited) Quote I'll read the Nightmare Before Christmas story this year, kids. Twas the night before Clearance And all through the aisle Steamrollers were packed Into my cart like a pile Exo Suits were hung In the storage with care Knowing that in a decade They still will be there Sergeant Jyn Erso was nestled Deep under my bed With terrible proportions And a face that looks dead Wonder woman in her armor And cheetah in her cap The lasso of truth will tell you That this set is pure crap When out on my doorstep A noise shook me awake ShopJustice still delivering Olaf Flat as a pancake Faster shipping than FedEx The turds as they came I cried and I pouted As I called them by name "Now, Dots! now, Mario! Now Lego Movie 1 and 2! On, Raiders! on, Mighty Dinos! On, Takodana and constractables too! To the depths of the dumpster! Stacked 50 feet tall Now throw away! throw away! throw away all!" Each year I make efforts To donate a bit more But Toys for tots sends a bill For returning them to my door Since I can't give them away I'll dig a big pit It's the final solution To get rid of this sh!t I shook as I laughed At the thought of relieving this pain It was nearly 3am So I looked quite insane As I poured the kerosene I cheered with delight "I'll light you on fire, So you're out of my sight" Edited December 7, 2022 by brickvoyeur 15 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justapilgrim Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Been selling plenty of Disney MF on BL. FM had BOGO 40% Lego last week, so win. $5-$7 each, buyers usually buy 8 or more. Also starting to sell off LM minifigures from some of the clearance sets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickLegacy Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Some recent sales on eBay (prices include shipping) Grand Emporium + Town Hall combo $850 Haunted House $425 Sopwith Camel $170 Jabba's Sail Barge $140 Ant Man $74 Captain America Poly $13 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redghostx Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Death Star for $570 cash. Buy in of $330 in July 2015 and it would have to get up to about 725 on ebay for me to reach the same value based on shipping it across the country somewhere, plus taking it to USPS is a little more work for me **US funds of course. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandwraith Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Another Phantom for $60 CAD. One of my most unexpected winners to date... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_14 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 30 minutes ago, Sandwraith said: Another Phantom for $60 CAD. One of my most unexpected winners to date... Haven't sold one of my 4 yet but this gives me hope. Just had a Craigslist inquiry for the 2 Darth Revans I got from Yorkdale 2 weeks ago. That was fast. Easiest $100 for 14 pieces of lego I've ever seen. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkbait Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 1 hour ago, redghostx said: Death Star for $570 cash. Buy in of $330 in July 2015 and it would have to get up to about 725 on ebay for me to reach the same value based on shipping it across the country somewhere, plus taking it to USPS is a little more work for me **US funds of course. Interesting, I have been contemplating selling a Death Star for $550-$575 cash with a buy in of $300 this past November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskers1236 Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Emerald Night 10194 for $380 shipped. Hate to see it go but it was just sitting there gathering dust and I realized I'm not that big of a train enthusiast. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redghostx Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Sharkbait said: Interesting, I have been contemplating selling a Death Star for $550-$575 cash with a buy in of $300 this past November. You can determine your selling point by assuming that you are a regular eBay seller with a 12.9% fee + 0.30 + the most expensive shipping plus insurance, based on distance, to see what your ideal selling point is and then determine the value you place on the hassle of shipping it, dealing with box damage claims, etc and how long it will take to reach your price point. I decided that I could not pass up a 72% profit, on a big ticket item, for a 9 month hold with no risk especially because it may take another 6-12 months to reach my price point resulting in a 0% increase in profit over that time. Adjust your price points if you are a top rated seller (10.9%) or sell on amazon, bricklink, or brickclassifieds. Edited May 17, 2016 by redghostx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete411 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 This week 3x At At - $225 each 4x Snowspeeder - $68 each 1x Cement Mixer - $49 1x Ant Man Final Battle - $72 1x Ninjacopter $51 (Instaflip - $15 buy in from Kmart closeout) 1x Lego May 4th Hoth Poster $38 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneknightr Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 2 hours ago, redghostx said: Death Star for $570 cash. Buy in of $330 in July 2015 and it would have to get up to about 725 on ebay for me to reach the same value based on shipping it across the country somewhere, plus taking it to USPS is a little more work for me **US funds of course. I would take $570 cash as well. I'd even go $550 but there are two posted in my local Craigslist at $500 and $550 and both have yet to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolvergeek Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Free Gamestop Iron Patriot for $27 shipped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 EBay 10211 - Grand Emporium - $320 FBA 60057 - City: Camper Van - $43 60048 - City: Police Dog Unit - $54 70115 - Chima: Speedor Tournament - $36 70132 - Chima: Scorm's Scorpion Stinger - $48 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sfcommando14 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 3 bundles of dimensions (14 fun packs and a lvl pack total) on eBay for a total of $130. Buy-in was $63. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Got rid of most of my Star Wars play sets (9516, 9525, 75020 and 75005) for slighty above RRP in cash. Not a super sale but it clear up space and these sets are not making gains. The trains are going to a good home next month too. Need to shift my remaining City and Chima and then I´ll only be left with Exclusives, Technic and Architecture for the long haul. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustybeaver Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 45 minutes ago, Val-E said: Got rid of most of my Star Wars play sets (9516, 9525, 75020 and 75005) for slighty above RRP in cash. Not a super sale but it clear up space and these sets are not making gains. The trains are going to a good home next month too. Need to shift my remaining City and Chima and then I´ll only be left with Exclusives, Technic and Architecture for the long haul. What no Tumblers or Lone Ranger sets? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman77 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Sold a Tumbler on Bricklink for £220. After paypal and brinklink fees I am left with £205 so a £45 profit (28%) for a 3 month hold isnt too bad for a first timer. I still have 2 left to sell later in the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I have only one Tumbler and it was the set that made me decide to put a hold on investing. Lone Ranger is long gone but now I think about it I still have some Ninjago. Meh, next xmas.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprocket77 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 2 minutes ago, Sandman77 said: Sold a Tumbler on Bricklink for £220. After paypal and brinklink fees I am left with £205 so a £45 profit (28%) for a 3 month hold isnt too bad for a first timer. I still have 2 left to sell later in the year. Where's the dislike button. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manse1001 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Sold a 10188 for £455 including postage, had an ebay promo that max final value fee was a £1 so not a bad earner. Only have one left now which actually makes me a bit sad, and I may just end up keeping for myself to build again in a year or so ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman77 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 3 hours ago, Sprocket77 said: Where's the dislike button. Why, what have I done wrong? All I have done is sell a lego kit at the market value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Sandman77 said: Why, what have I done wrong? All I have done is sell a lego kit at the market value. The Tumbler thread explains it well - too many people selling up just after retirement is bad news for those of us hoping for better and quicker price increases. Sets like these which are unlikely to be re released soon would have great potential if supply was restricted or at least the market perception is that they were rare. Edited May 18, 2016 by Val-E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprocket77 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 4 minutes ago, Sandman77 said: Why, what have I done wrong? All I have done is sell a lego kit at the market value. Anyone got the Captain Picard meme handy? Certain people will argue here that the Lego reselling market is fracked, the reason being that there's a race to the bottom on profits. Posts like yours reinforce that argument. The Tumbler could be a set that by the end of next year is selling for double RRP, it won't be as long as people are happy to take 28% ROI, which on a large exclusive is a poor return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman77 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Just now, Val-E said: The Tumbler thread explains it well - too many people selling up just after retirement is bad news for those of us hoping for better and quicker price increases. Sets like these would have great potential if supply was restricted or at least the market perception is that they were rare. I fully understand that the set would have much better resale values if supply was restricted but the fact is it was sold for months after retirement and the market is saturated with them. My personal feeling is that it will probably increase in price to about £275 in the lead up to christmas and I will be keeping my other two for that happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryZola Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 If people keep occasionally selling one of their stash for circa £200 it will be more likely Christmas 2017 before prices start to get anywhere near interesting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donbee Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Sold some complete sets I found in large lots: 8113 Tiger Assault, used, complete, no box or Ins.: $20 8980 Gresh, used, 99% complete, box and instr.: $17 (buy in $3.72) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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