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I think there are plenty of people on this forum who will help the novice sellers out there, just don't ask for a step by step instruction manual. People have to do some homework themselves and the only real teacher is experience. I think many members get upset for instance when a new member comes on the site and requests a list of sets to buy or the best methods when selling. The info is here. Search for it. Study it. Then ask educated questions. The founding fathers of this site hate lazy people.

sorry to cause a major thread derailment. When I replied to mscheaf's post was just trying to put out there what needed to be done to get more exposure and why his items may or may not being ignored. Didn't know it would turn into a "not to help or help" debate. I'll always help with whatever advice I can in the fields I have a ton of expertise in. 15 years on ebay and 250,000+ feedbacks over that time period has taught me quite a few lessons and if I can share some of that advice with newer users than I am more than happy to (time permitting). All sorts of users on here give out plenty of info that helps us all out in there fields (stock levels, store inventories, coupons codes, script alerts etc etc). So for some to say giving out strategies to get higher search results and better sales is helping to much I don't buy into that. There is more than enough room for this business online. This site's success is based on help and information and that shows in its member growth. Just in the last week I've had multiple users help out in various ways through forums or pm's of which if they didn't post that or contact I would never have that info in the first place. So if I can help in my fields than that is my way of contributing to the community.

I just finished this massive project. It took so long. It's my first time capturing a technic build on video. I'm not sure why I went all out crazy, but I'm pleased with the results. I even included an extremely fast build on the Hovercraft at end. I hope you enjoy watching as much as I did building.

Wait...are you guys saying that you never have received BOGO for every order you've made in the past? I thought everyone got that deal...I always just figured it was an unwritten promo they ran... "Here's a Chima bike with your order and hey, if you lift that polybag up, under that you'll see..no no, keep going, under the random Bionicle promo flyer, lift that up. No no, that's the invoice. Now, take that out and you'll see...No, that's the circular with the page of random sets we need to increase sales on, lift that up. Oh dam**t, there's the keychain and the Jor-el, we sure do pack a lot of sh*t in here for you guys. Ok ok, now lift that up...There it is!! The EXTRA 10225 R2-D2 we tossed in for your loyalty. That's just a bonus because well, we like you. A lot."

Using an Apple device by any chance?

There are ways to help people without giving out all your trade secrets. Beginners who are smart will read through the blogs and posts and learn before they ask. Everyone is a novice at some point. Treat them with respect, but let them earn their information.

5 MF 180 6 Elsa 110 3 Chi Lion Temple 150 4 Sith Interceptor 90 2 AA 280 3 20216 90 1 SC 180 Forest Police $90 3 X Wing $80 a bunch of random stuff too

That one is mine She is always in the middle of everything as you can see here

Just swapped them over to energizer. That's the last time Duracell embarrasses me on a public forum!

I hear LEGO is starting a new production run of AAs to make it up to the people who didn't get one. I guess the set is not done. That will serve you right!!

Have you ever had the desire to sell any? Or was it part of your master plan to keep building the collection until a certain point / timeframe. Just curious. To accumulate the mass amount of sets you have without selling a set is pretty amazing. Have you not sold anything at all across the board or just LEGO (I think I remember saying you collected the old Jordan sneakers as well) I personally have just always liked to buy and sell things. I do save stuff as well but for me its full time so income is a priority. back in 1999 was 24 and about to be promoted to a district manager for a retail company and was kind of doing ebay on the side and said screw it I'm going to try to make it work on my own. Everyone thought I was crazy but corporate retail was not for me. 15 years later still doing it.

Did a search on just my LEGO sales for the past 30 Days 59% of transactions were from 11/12-11/30 41% of transactions were from 12/1-12/12 Last 7 days 22% of transactions Pretty even % week by week considering the Nov part was 18 days of the 30. So if you factor in those 3 days as 3.2% makes it close to 50/50 so 25% per week. Couldn't ask for a more even ratio for packing weekly and not getting overly bombarded.

Yup there are a bunch more popping up on ebay. I think people just don't know about this set, otherwise they would be selling instantly. I just have one more to sell and one is going to my 7 year old niece. The only thing she loves more than legos is frozen and she has no idea this set exists. Can't wait to see the look on her face.

Preorder your Elsa's Castle through Amazon: http://www.amazon.co...=brickpicker-20

More Santa's Workshop just shipped from Toys R Us. Just in time to flip.

Woke up to an alert for RI at LEGO Shop at Home. This is what the page says: The Research Institute is available now online with limited quantities, so be sure to order as soon as possible. It is coming soon to LEGO

Fsu is a 8.5 pts underdog. (that's money in the bank) Osu is 9.5 pts underdog. (also money in the bank) Urban Meyers is a great coach. Used a 2nd String QB and demolished Wisconsin. (Wisconsin shouldn't be ranked period) FSU should be ranked ahead of Oregon, (imo, Oregon's only true victory was against MSU) FSU will most likely fired the Defensive Coordinator and maybe pickup Muschamp. They should rearranged the SEC. (the west is stacked) Ohio State over Baylor/Tcu was also a regional influence. (FSU, Bama, and Baylor or Tcu) All southern teams. Having said that, I think OSU was still the right choice especially after Wisconsin. Whichever team wins this year will by no ands, ifs or buts be the Champion of College Football, Hands down.

FWIW I'm completely willing to pick these up and ship to anyone at cost interested in them. I'll get the TRU rewards so it's a possible win-win.

Glad everyone is self justifying why to dump these. I'll self justify keeping and getting more. This is the best and LAST non UCS OT version of this with young OT characters. That has value. The next version will have Grandpa Solo in it and be for the new movie.

Nice listing and good luck! One of your watchers is me, because I want to see if anyone bites. One suggestion, possibly a minor one. I'd remove the part about it soon to be available on January 1. If potential buyers know they can get one at retail in a few short weeks it may limit your potential candidates.

I added a few sets that you requested I also added a new status for LEGO that will now show certain items as BACKORDERED which is the status where you can still add the items to cart, even if they won't ship for a few weeks. A few sets have that status now.

6x lego Elsas from Atlanta

he meant "couple thousands sets"

Honestly. I'm just too busy with real job, the site and my family to start selling. Do I have any regrets about not selling? I used to until the new STAR WARS movies were announced and all my old LEGO sets started appreciating again. All my old Bionicle sets will follow suit as well with the rerelease of the theme. I'm sure there are some sets that have plateaued, but nothing major. As I often say, my way is not the most efficient or productive method of LEGO investing.

We unloaded all of our 401k and spent it on 7569, and 7569 only. My daughter's wedding, sons college, and my retirement all hinge on 7569's future success. It's day is coming.

because: 1. its retiring. brickset has its end date as 12/1/14. 2. its a sw original trilogy set with msrp over $100. it don't get more OT than the MF. it has OT minifigures. 3. its the second largest MF. no guarantee the next one is going to be bigger. maybe if i knew with 100% certainty and insider knowledge that there was going to be a 3000 piece MF in 2015, it might temper my enthusiasm. since I don't, i'm treating 7965 like its a cheap modular. 4. 3 and a half years after its release, it was the most "wish listed" SW lego set on amazon. that demand isn't going to just go away now that its not available for msrp from major retailers. i'm looking for 7965 to make the jump to 2.5x MSRP light space around this time next year barring bouncing too close to a supernova. don't forget - it made the kessel run in less than 12 parsecs.

What I heard from a TRU employee today: Customer - "do you have a section for stocking stuffers?" Employee - "do you mean socks?"

Amazon pre-order is gone. Good set to resell, but imo, it's such a small set. Characters are nice, though. Castle should be bigger. Must. Buy. Lots.

I haven't seen the film yet so nope ....but thanks to YouTube, now I have. Wait a minute, Ed Sheeran is the same artist who did the tune "Lego House" wasn't he? ....Yep, here it is. Somewhat along the same lines, I still love this track from The Gate To The Mind's Eye titled "Valley into the Mind's Eye".

I would like to remind everyone that two mediocre Big12 teams seem to be doing just fine in the SEC.... And yes, Choklahoma had a TERRIBLE year....

That looks awfully small for $200k...I'm thinking that's off a bit. Only if they had a BP'er to do their shopping...could have had 4 times that amount for the same price, sold it for double AND stayed out of jail.

Reinforcing that it never hurts to ask, the nice woman at the counter refunded me about $500 and even added $15 extra for the Michigan overcharge law. Told her it wasn't necessary but she said they had to. So in the end the avg cost was $36.24 each....I owe someone in DD for getting me out to the store due to the Santa Bucks promo. Thanks!

Your right get more R2's at Toys R Us this minute!

Then trek at your own risk (no pun). Ha

That depends. If you got them at 40% off or better you may be as well flipping some now while there is big demand as a Christmas gift and use the profits/space to reinvest in other sets that have less seasonal demand fluctuations. If you bought high, then your hands are tied. My cheapest cost 85 euros and my most expensive was 112 so I am gonna follow both paths.

This thread has officially been sarcasm carpet-bombed. In all seriousness, TLG won't discontinue ANY set until TabbyBoy lets them know he's acquired his desired attainment goal. Make no mistake: it's his finger on "the button".

yes they were all Target. Atlanta was good for the Elsa's , know of at least 4 or so members that found some today. Did anyone find any of the other sets?? I saw 2 stores with Ariel and 1 with Emma's house. Was wondering if any other new ones hit yet?

change your batteries in your sarcasm detector.......they're bad.

I take exception to the suggestion that R2-D2 is akin to a friggin party favor. How dare you, sir. How. Dare. You...

Awesome video as always! No numbered bags and all those stickers great builder you are.

Plus if they are that lazy, there is a pretty good chance they will not enjoy the selling process anyway. Why do something you would not enjoy ?

I am the Fireman. LOL I would have to find them first of course. I have them all.

Bought today: - 31012 Family House for 52 euro - 3 x 60022 Cargo Terminal for 60 euro each - 2 x 70503 Golden Dragon for 25 euro each (got a Bilbo Baggins and Plastic Man polybag for free). - 70006 Cragger's Command Ship for 50 euro

Target gives you 90 on returns, I believe. I'd hold the Museum, though. It's likely done sooner rather than later and is unique enough to buck the City trend of low growth.

To be honest, I wouldn't expect a seller who is trying to make a living out of this, share all his secrets if it's going to cut into his profits. This game seems to be getting more crowded by the day and some people have kids to support. I think a lot of it is just common sense and being aware of how much time you're spending and thinking of ways you can make your workflow more efficient. As well as just doing the research. It's like anything else, you've got to put the time and effort in. There's no free money. Everyone wants something for nothing these days without putting the effort in and being prepared to learn from their own mistakes as they go along. There's plenty of info here for anyone to be able to make money. I'm always grateful for any scraps of advice or info I can get, and I wouldn't hold it against someone if they wanted to keep that to themselves. It's a competitive market. I can't see myself getting to the stage where I'm packing 30-40 boxes a day, or this becoming my main source of income. But I still need to be careful about what I spend and how I'm going to turn a profit on it. That's down to me, and if people are buying 1000s of dollars/euros worth of Lego and are struggling to make their money back, then that's on them. There's plenty of warning and info on here about how to avoid that.

The Dumpers are happy to sell at any price - Many seem fine to even sell at a loss, justifying it by saying they are happy to be getting rid of their losers.

Are we only talking Lego sales here?plenty of money to be made on other toys

My opinion only but if you want 70+% in 12 months or less is doesn't get any simpler than snapping up 10235 winter village. my opinion yea, but do some research on ALL of the other winter village sets. Just say'******. Easier money perhaps. Good for next holiday season indeed. Mini carousel, little carny booths, lots of figs (con: torsos not exclusive)

Lord knows we can't have a WVM market discussion without you saying this for the 358275734273422347698432763th time.

Thanks for the PM brickety. Perfect timing, I was having lunch. In for 2!! :D