Question Regarding Reselling European-Style Sets in the US

nkx1

Just a question for those of you who resell sets in the US that were originally purchased from the various European Amazon sites, etc.:

I have many of these sets that I intend on reselling. When you sell on ebay, bricklink etc, do you state that the set is in the European-style box? Or do you consider the box differences sufficiently minimal such that you don't even bother mentioning it?

Thanks for any feedback on this.

prof1515

I'd note it.

bluemoose

It matters to some people, not so much to others. Your best option, IMO, is to mention it & avoid any disagreements later.

roxio

And include picture of actual set, not stock photo

CCC

When selling anything, the more you tell the truth the less likely you are to have problems later. I doubt it will affect the value / price. It might even be more attractive to someone that already has the US version.

Odindusk

If you include your own photos in your auctions, which you no doubt plan to do, there shouldn't be any real need to specifically mention the Euro-style boxes, because it will be quite evident to anyone that actually cares.

On the other hand, it can't hurt to make a note of it regardless.

DaddyDeuce

How are the boxes different? Are they always different?

111ins

I believe they do not have the age rating or part count on the front, but I think the graphics are the same.

LegoFanTexas

111ins said:

I believe they do not have the age rating or part count on the front, but I think the graphics are the same.

The general graphics are the same, but the boxes are not the same overall. The placement of pictures on the sides and back changes, it is usually only the front of the box that is the same. The UPC isn't always in the same spot and of course it isn't the same UPC. The legal wording on the bottom of the box is also different.

I doubt most people would care, even fewer would even notice. Depends of course on what you're selling. The more expensive or adult collectable the set is, the more it matters.

Odindusk

The more vintage stuff was noticeably different. I don't believe Euro boxes even had the set name printed on the box? Which was a stark contrast during the LEGOLAND era, when a U.S. box featured the set name in large print across the top edge of the yellow box.

BrickDancer

As a buyer who experienced this once and was quite displeased to receive an overseas copy. So yes please do mention the difference in the ad to avoid any surprises.

nkx1

It looks like the unanimous decision is to include the box style info when selling. Thanks very much for all the replies!