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Palace Cinema. I’ve had a used one sitting here for 5 years that I’ve always wanted to build and just didn’t. So I finally cracked it open. I remember why I don’t like big sets - so many pieces to rifle through. But I really enjoy the look of this set and it will go on permanent display. I also mounted it on a MILS plate, since that’s the direction I’m heading for permanent display.

I guess a 4k piece White House isn't all that surprising, but, boy, do I miss the days of Fallingwater, Farnsworth and Robie. No landmarks/monuments, just exquisite architecture.

The best advice I can give is to go slow and make sure that you have outlets where you can realistically move everything that you buy before you buy it. It's very easy to buy way more inventory than you can easily sell and get overwhelmed. If you're operating on a smaller scale, the price you pay for each set you buy is critical...you want to get the largest discount you can to maximize the absolute value of the profit you make on each sale. This matters less as you scale up and start moving volume, but is pretty important when you're starting out.

I've made money and lost money at this thing, but this isn't my fulltime gig. I like to build Lego to relax, I like to collect, and I like to design. So, I tend to use reselling as a way to increase my collection of sets and loose parts at (hopefully) a net zero cost. Making money is just a 'thumbs up' if it happens. It's funny how it can be like gambling at the casinos: you hear a lot about the $1500 won across the night but little mentioned about the $1200 spent to get it (sometimes, the $2000 spent to get it - net loss!). When I started buying Lego again (4 years ago) after dark ages I basically went to retail sites and filtered to "on sale". At the time, I was stoked to find 20% off at Target (great deal!). Then I started watching SlickDeals (which rarely had a post worth looking at). I also look at the /r/legodeal subreddit thread, occasionally. When I first stumbled across BrickPicker I was looking for a price guide for some old sets I had. Then I found the BrickPicker forum which contained tips and tricks and I learned about the annual clearance cycles and everything else fell into place. I'm not sure if I'm thankful to be enlightened now or not. I'm too susceptible to the dopamine from the reward-motivated behavior in the hunt and I frequently find myself anxious. Building Lego is relaxing, it reduces anxiety. Wait a second... so part of the thing making me anxious is the same thing I use to calm down the anxiety! Has this hobby/business ever caused any one of you a serious setback in life, whether it be social, psychological, financial, impact to job/relationship, etc.? There are definitely days where I want to just sell the whole collection, but I do enjoy reading the news about upcoming sets, the direction Lego is going in, and following the trends. I just struggle because I am an all-or-nothing kind of person; it's hard for me to do things in moderation, but that's just me! Happy hunting everyone!

For anyone interested, some local Targets have the following sets for 50% off. There might be other sets too. 76219 Spider-man Hydro-man Attack: $19.99 (DCPI = 204-00-0496) 75951 Grindelwald's Escape $9.98 - (DCPI = 204-00-2214)

Small Timer here...how I see it after about 2 years on this board: I think many small timers fall into "Subsidized AFoL" category where our interest/Hobby in LEGO keeps us on top of deals that come along which we take advantage; meaning we buy 3 or 30: if we like it: one for our personal collection, one for a quick flip to recover costs, and one to stash as a lottery ticket. If we don't like it then flip all to buy something we like. Few hobbies allow for this kind of sustainability...but it can ofcourse get out of hand really fast. The side benefit is that the structure is in place to resell...and I find that I often resell random stuff I come across...the negative side is I'm ALWAYS looking for random stuff to resell so maybe my psyche has been F'd w/ all this and i can no longer be an ignorant consumer...which I kinda miss.

I found a decent '80s lot on Facebook yesterday. The seller only had the 6542 Seaport, 6395 Raceway, & 6394 Metro Park listed for $290. I talked her down to $225. Then she mentions that she has more not listed. She sends me some pictures and says $350 for everything. I counter with $300 and she accepted. The Slave 1 pictured wasn't included. I just didn't feel like moving it before taking pictures. Other than some dust, everything is in excellent condition and appears to be mostly complete. The sets with boxes are all still assembled inside their box. Inside the two storage containers are parts for what appears to be some classic space and town buildings. This should keep me busy for the rest of the winter.

My 1 and only BB-8 shipped from S@H. Lol And I was betting that it would be a phantom stock...

They've really skimped on all the legacy versions so far, compared to the originals.

I only got into reselling on a very small scale (around 100 sets of varying size) and the time and effort is just not worth it. There are many other ways you can make more money with a lot less 'stress' in terms of packaging, returns and storage space. If anyone is interested in 18 X 75884's let me know

The best advice that I ever had Now there's a time to laugh, a time to cry A time to live and a time to die A time to break and a time to chill To act civilized or act real ill But whatever you do in your lifetime You never let an MC steal your rhyme

I’m being facetious to a point, but 2000430 is outrageous for nearly $800 for 2600 elements.

The cinema an excellent set! I found one used on craigslist for $60, had the box and instructions and a few extra figs. There is always a crowd around the Palace cinema in our small town:^)

The 70618 Destiny's Bounty is set to have an iconic status like the pirate ships have as well (Black Pearl, Queen Anne's Revenge, Imperial Flagship). May take a while but it will get there. It's a brilliant set and one strong indicator for me is: my wife, who vehemently opposes our living room to turn into a LEGO room, likes the Destiny's Bounty set placed on top of the bookcase. And visitors who see it are all impressed by it.

I think it´s a typo. That would take it into the Creator Expert series like SOH / Big Ben and is certainly not compatible with a 100 euro price point. Expect something closer to 730 pieces.

Can't recall where, but I heard/read a comment recently similar to this : "I'm either making money, or spending it." Reselling lets me convince myself that I'm doing both at the same time. :-) I agree that one wont get 'rich' doing this, but I've found it's a good side-hustle. But I agree that one does need time and space to make it worthwhile.

Perfect job for a stay-at-home. Great addition to someone who's business includes a warehouse. Nice additional income for a 9-5er. Questionable thing to do for anyone else.

It me! I'm that! I get real jittery during clearance season, especially. I got into this because I was already apt to shop Target and Meijer clearance aisles and picked up a set here and there for friends and family. Then I was rolling SYWR points at Sears/Kmart and that's how I found this place. As a stay-at-home dad it's nice to have something to do, something to collect and tend to that isn't just dishes and laundry. Basically I see this as a way to get any Lego set my kid could ever want, plus finally buy the major sets that I've always wanted (nevermind the $$ and time invested :D).

For that matter there is the 70677 Land Bounty (1178 pieces) from the most recent season of the show (picked one up for $30!! at Walmart) And also 70738 Final Flight of the Destiny's Bounty with 1253 pieces from 2015. But the movie version is just... better and will always have some demand.

I almost feel I can get close to a full set of Dots with the spare parts from most other sets. Or I can go to the pick a brick wall at a store and stock up on some plates and a bunch of 1x1 elements. For the art, this is an interesting line and whimsical. But for watch bands or pencil holders, doesn't look like something that amazing.

"I did not have any XXXXXX relation with that Architecture set"

according to stonewars.de there should be coming a new massive White House - almost 4000 pcs https://www.stonewars.de/lego-2020/#lego-8222snowflake8220-2020

BB-8 back at 30% off Lego LEGO Shop at Home. Qualifies for a Kenobi minifig, HiddenSide dragster, and a Lego Masters reusable bag. https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/bb-8-75187 PS..limit 99 so....

From a former Lego employee 700 for both ..

Space is no longer an issue.

bout time Terry gets into investing...

What is that gold square thing in the Dubai cityscape - a 50 story AED 230million picture frame. This is what a petrol/gasoline purchases pay for. Absolutely priceless. https://kunstler.com/eyesore-of-the-month/november-2017/