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It all starts innocently enough...flash forward a year and you're driving across the country with a rented trailer full of 2015 Bionicle sets wondering, "What am I doing right now?"

I bought a used, nearly complete with all boxes, instructions, and packaging UCS Falcon (75192) for $380. It's missing one of the Porgs, but other than that its good to go. I have been looking for one of these to build for less than $450 and finally got one! Woohoo!

Link to the Volvo. https://scontent-mad1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/e35/83638637_2367812696653979_713123558677487523_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-mad1-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=111&_nc_ohc=gTUsd02XGpYAX8PkjFL&oh=63360065ef7606ba7bb2ec7b04de40a8&oe=5ECC58B3

More like GAC (Gift After Consumption) ....

Also saw included City Great Vehicles Pickup & Caravan 60182 (DCPI 204-00-2033) for $16.78 (44% off of 29.99)

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.

From a former Lego employee 700 for both ..

I was half expecting something similar to this.

This isn't as bad as my mind pictured it being.

I used to have fun - The excitement of the hunt, the find, the deal. It's hard to believe that there was once a time when every day felt like christmas morning.

I stopped at three Targets tonight. Mostly what I saw was 30% off undesirable sets. Found one Friends Resort for 50% and one Hydro for 50% off. It's definitely best to research before driving around.

Like most Brickpickers, I’m not right in the head. I think that’s why I enjoy it so much. Everyone loves the chase or finding the great deal, the trick is learning to love selling. I only sell on EBay, which has different considerations verse Amazon sellers. Don’t buy every set just because it’s 50% off. Buy shipping boxes to fit your sets, most boxes are under $2 and are worth every penny. I stay away from mid-size sets [$50 ish] unless I have a good feeling about them cause fees and shipping take a big bite. Little sets under a pound are easy, cheap 1st class mail. Larger sets give you more margin and shipping seems more reasonable given their size and weight. A lot has changed over these 7 years but, still having fun.

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)

Coming soon!

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:^)

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.

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.

Actual model confirmation: Confirmed 2020 2HY sets 42107 Ducati Panigale? 60 euros 42111 Fast and Furious Supra? 100 euros 42112 Cement Mixer 100 euros 42113 Bell Osprey Helicopter with PF 130 euros 42114 Volvo A60H Dump Truck with PF 250 euros 42115 Lamborghini Sian 380 euros

Pretty much the truth...and it's getting harder. Buying is fun and addictive. Selling, packaging and shipping sucks up time and profit. If one cannot count on large UCS and Creator sets to skyrocket in price and smaller sets take a few years to maximize profit. Competition is fierce as well. Basically, for most, reselling LEGO sets is a nice second job that is interesting and fun at times, but will never get you rich.

I truly believe that most of us around are just simple dealers, resellers etc.. that is not investing.. that is a pure reselling business with some margin (irrespective if you flip the goods or sell it after two years).. I still consider "INVESTING" as something where you give away money (investment) into something.. that does not give you immediate profit.. like "investing" into Google Adwords campaing "here I am.. with a ton of retired lego sets".. or giving away some cheap polybags in local hospital hoping that the kids when they grew up would remember that and get attached to LEGo sets.. that is "root" investing..:).. investment simply should cover more than just "BUY LOW - SELL HIGH".