Buying someone's collection

ecmo47

AT-AT, Magna Guard ship, B-wing, Malevolence, Attack Shuttle...jack pot!!

MattsWhat

Mind the Lobster ( #7772 ) doesn't get when you're unloading that AT-AT

TheMaker37

Took a little time off, but I am back and into a new box. My latest discoveries.

TheMaker37

Can anyone identify what looks like a Jurassic theme in the last photo? 

TheMaker37

I can't seem to find the two Ninjago sets either.

seppo21

The Dino set is 5885: Triceratops Trapper. One of my biggest regrets.

SprinkleOtter

I don't see Ninjago, but I do see Chima (both first year, a lion attack tank and an eagle tank.)

TheMaker37

Thanks @SprinkleOtter I got Ninjago confused with Chima, two themes I don't collect.

SumoLego

Looks like lots of dust on that hovercraft!

TheMaker37

I almost gave this box away the other day because it was filled to the top with dreaded MegaBloks. I decided to go through it looking for stray MF's I am missing and look what was being crushed on the bottom.

Rainstorm26

I'll take that box if u don't want it. ;)

TheMaker37

Starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, I am about 65-70% done. 

chrisalddin

TheMaker37
i dont know about you, but i would have started a new brickset account on the main page, so i could crate a new list of own sets, just for this task, so i could easily see what set's i had. 

this task is a epic task, hell there may be parts to the set's you found up to now in box's that are yet to be opened.
i dont know if i could do this. i shore as hell know i dont have the room to do it.

having said that, i shore as hell like to own all that lego.
and i am shocked that you are still sorting it after all this time.

TheMaker37

^^I would say my organisational skills are above average. I have built houses from the ground up. Ordering materials and coordinating when they should be delivered so that you don't get a log jam is critical. Since I am somewhat of a Luddite I have detailed lists of every set, completed ones and ones missing pieces or MF's. All things missing are duly noted.

I have been somewhat impressed with my memory though. When I was picking through the loose pieces at the bottom of the box I immediately zoomed in on two pieces which went to a set I went through about two weeks ago. 

This has been a challenge but at least now the end is near. I really hope I don't have a huge Bricklink ordered when all the Legos have been gone over.

TheMaker37

Does anyone know this set?

gmonkey76

^ #70703 Star Slicer from Galaxy Squad.

TheMaker37

Thanks @gmonkey76

SumoLego

You really scored with the Minifigures Online code.  I hope it wasn't used!

(Green with envy.)

TheMaker37

^^Yes, it wasn't claimed JACKPOT!!!!

TheMaker37

On to the last cardboard box, still have 3 plastic bins to go through one is massive measuring over four feet long and filled with many sets broken up, that will be last. I like the castle in this box but the rest seems rather lackluster to me.

SprinkleOtter

^ Another Life on Mars set- the shuttle and the trike. The rest is Galaxy Squad and Mindcraft.

JudgeChuck

^ Why do so many people call it "Mindcraft"??? It's MINECRAFT! ;-)

SprinkleOtter

JudgeChuck said:

^ Why do so many people call it "Mindcraft"??? It's MINECRAFT! ;-)

It's also Minestorms. ;)

natro220

I actually thought the Galaxy Squad sets were fun and we'll made.  I didn't understand why they didn't sell well.

SprinkleOtter

@natro220 A lack of story whatsoever?

natro220

SprinkleOtter said:

@natro220 A lack of story whatsoever?

I suppose now a days that's a requirement to engage young minds.  Space sets didn't really need a pre-set story when I was growing up...but I realize things change.

@TheMaker37 Have you started selling sets from your find yet?  I'd be curious to see what your profit ends up being after all of your hard work.  It's fulfilling to have it be all worth while in the end, I've been able to take advantage of a couple finds of this caliber and it's thrilling once it's all said and done.

TheMaker37

@natro220 have not sold any sets yet, at least half of the sets have a few missing pcs or a MF, the other half is complete. I am waiting until I am 100% complete before I have to start selling, so that I don't have to work in going to the Post office along with sorting, building and all my other responsibilities. 

As far as profit, I haven't added up all the ones I have priced yet but I do believe that I will make a modest profit, plus I have so far removed 5 sets from circulation for my collection and maybe more when it is all over. I hope they sell well, I have discounted every set and sometimes deeply.

GallardoLU

just want to chime in and indicate that a few of those sets have my attention, once you get to the selling stage of course. it looks like you still have a ways to go but I have to say I am envious of your haul. can't wait to see the final list from this project!

TheMaker37

I decided to dig into the very large bin as I believe it holds many missing things I need to complete sets, this will be the hardest because many sets have broken into multiple sections and pieces. I will post pics this weekend when I lay them out, I'm sure I will need help identifying some.

SprinkleOtter

^ Couple large Mars Missions, some Atlantis, Power Miners, and Space Police III.
I'd be interested in the Mars Mission if you are interested in selling.

MattDawson

*zombie glare* trrraaaaiiiiinnnnnnsssss

SumoLego

JudgeChuck said:

^ Why do so many people call it "Mindcraft"??? It's MINECRAFT! ;-)

I think auto-correct has something to do with it.

MaffyD

SumoLego said:

JudgeChuck said:

^ Why do so many people call it "Mindcraft"??? It's MINECRAFT! ;-)

I think auto-correct has something to do with it.

But it's all one word! That doesn't make sense. Minecraft - my spell checker knew it. It wouldn't autocorrect to Mindcraft as that's not a word!
Mind storms on the other hand has to be two words for my predictive keyboard to work. Then remove the space: Mindstorms.

catwrangler

@TheMaker37 For starters, that huge green wheel is found in only two sets. If you've got one, it's 8709; if four, 8108. 

TheMaker37

Just cleared out the box, I have identified all the sets. It is a total mess, there are easily 1000 loose pcs at the bottom of the bin. Gonna take some time.

SumoLego

I love the random jet cockpit piece.

TheMaker37

One more bin to go after this. YES! the end is near:)

kiki180703

@TheMaker37 You have #8969 , #8630 and #8632 in there.

SumoLego

And it should be evident that the first photo is the Malevolence #9515.

Someone definitely was a fan of Agents!

TheMaker37

^^Big Star Wars fan  as well, easily have the most of that theme, city would be second.

TheMaker37

Last two sets to Identify:) A little help would be great!

SprinkleOtter

7130 Snowspeeder and Anakin's jedi Interceptor

TheMaker37

Thanks @SprinkleOtter

TheMaker37

After a much needed absence from the whipping this collection into shape I am finally at the end. The last complete set. In probably the next few weeks I will get a list together to put in the Marketplace. I have already sold a few dozen sets to @SprinkleOtter at the Brickfair. In the mean time feel free to look through the photos and see if anything you may be interested in. The total haul was slightly over 120 sets. About 100 of them are complete or 95-99% complete. I have to do some (surprisingly small) Bricklinking to do. It was a long journey. Mostly enjoyable. Was able to assemble so many sets I would have never bought. The best part was bringing life to dusty broken apart sets that were of no more value to their previous owner. I have kept about a dozen medium to large sets for myself. Thanks to everyone who helped me through the my first endeavor into buying someones collection.

OrmskirkBricks

Thanks for sharing this, I'd love to know where you ended up? Did you a managed to keep many sets after recovering your investment? Also, any insights to why the original owner decided to sell it?

Dedgecko

OrmskirkBricks said:

Thanks for sharing this, I'd love to know where you ended up? Did you a managed to keep many sets after recovering your investment? Also, any insights to why the original owner decided to sell it?

The original owner was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis or scoliosis I believe.  Very sad situation.  (Its at the beginning of the thread somewhere).

MattDawson

Question is, any trains for sale?

TheMaker37

@MattDawson The only thing that  have that even resembles a train is the one in #8404

TheMaker37

Very early in this thread @sklamb suggested a lottery for popular sets. The only really desirable set in this collection I think is #10190 . It is complete except two items I will BL next week. I have the box which is in fair condition and the manual also in fair condition(completely intact). After much internal debate I have decided to sell this at what I think is a great price. $425.

So I ask everyone this. Does this set at this price bring enough interest to make a lottery so that everyone interested gets a fair chance. 

Please give me your opinions.

I was also going to give a great price on #10188 but after reading opinions on the latest one I don't get the sense it is extremely desirable.

Look forward to your responses. Thanks

GeordiePaul

@TheMaker37 $425 sounds like a steal! A lottery is a great idea for those who wish to buy it (which would definitely include me if I had that kind of money lying around).

Is it possible to post pics of the box and manuals so we can get a better idea of their condition please?