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  • SumoLegoSumoLego Member Posts: 15,229
    Sooooo...
  • MiniBricks1MiniBricks1 Member Posts: 102
    Five days ago I found and bought a lot on eBay (you can see pics here) for $50. It doesn't say how many pounds or figures will be included, but from the pictures it looks like a good value for $50 and I was happy with the purchase. As a bonus, the bins are included, which will be handy for storage. 

    The order shipped the next day, and when I checked the tracking it said 21 lbs, which sounded pretty good for $50. When checking it later, I scrolled farther down on the tracking page, and it said "Packages in shipment: 3"... I clicked that, and it listed 3 packages (each with their own tracking number) and their weights- 21, 21, and 14 lbs. The order is scheduled to arrive tomorrow, I'm very curious as to what could make it be 56 lbs total. The pictures don't seem to show 56 lbs worth of stuff. Wish me luck!
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  • MattDawsonMattDawson Member Posts: 1,486
    @bobmcpizza you'll probably find either boat weights or motors, they often weigh more - the 9V train motor bogies are considerably weighty for their size.
  • MiniBricks1MiniBricks1 Member Posts: 102
    MattDawson said:
    @bobmcpizza you'll probably find either boat weights or motors, they often weigh more - the 9V train motor bogies are considerably weighty for their size.
    Looking at the pictures, it does not appear that there are any weights or motors. There could be some hidden I guess, but there aren't many spots to hide. The bins will definitely add some weight, but judging from the pictures I really don't think that the bins and pieces would total 56 lbs, unless he accidentally sent me some other items (which I don't think would be very likely as two of the packages weigh 21 lbs). One thing I thought of is maybe he had instruction manuals that weren't pictured, but even then I don't think it could reach 56 lbs. I could be wrong, but I guess I'll have to wait and see. Can't wait haha. I'll definitely follow up on this!
  • MiniBricks1MiniBricks1 Member Posts: 102
    Also, I posted here about a month ago where I got a lot that included the door from Cafe Corner. I received a 25 lb lot a few days after posting that, and while going through it found another Cafe Corner door. What are the odds? I hadn't gotten any other lots between the first one and the 25 lb one, so that is two consecutive with that door- both times there weren't much of the set excluding the door and the Plankton brick and I couldn't tell the door was there from the pictures. I've gotten two lots since the 25 lb one though, no more doors ;)
  • ditchoramaditchorama Member Posts: 25
    bobmcpizza said:
    Also, I posted here about a month ago where I got a lot that included the door from Cafe Corner. I received a 25 lb lot a few days after posting that, and while going through it found another Cafe Corner door. What are the odds? I hadn't gotten any other lots between the first one and the 25 lb one, so that is two consecutive with that door- both times there weren't much of the set excluding the door and the Plankton brick and I couldn't tell the door was there from the pictures. I've gotten two lots since the 25 lb one though, no more doors ;)
    If you mean the black Door 1 x 4 x 5 Right with 6 Panes, that was in a 2004 set as well - Building Bonanza https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=4886-1#T=S&O={}
  • MiniBricks1MiniBricks1 Member Posts: 102
    ditchorama said:
    If you mean the black Door 1 x 4 x 5 Right with 6 Panes, that was in a 2004 set as well - Building Bonanza https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=4886-1#T=S&O={}
    I mean the LBG one. Both times it was from the Krusty Krab set (Plankton was in both lots). It is not exclusive to Cafe Corner, but was included in it and sells for $20
  • MiniBricks1MiniBricks1 Member Posts: 102


    The lot arrived! It is not anything more than what the photos showed, I guess I just misjudged on my guess of the weight. It's a lot of stuff, there is probably $100 worth of figures alone (I found more after taking that picture, including all 3 figs from the Arctic Bateman set). Very good value for $50, especially for eBay! Sorry if the pics aren't great they're from my phone.
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  • BumblepantsBumblepants Member Posts: 7,629
    bobmcpizza said:


    The lot arrived! It is not anything more than what the photos showed, I guess I just misjudged on my guess of the weight. It's a lot of stuff, there is probably $100 worth of figures alone (I found more after taking that picture, including all 3 figs from the Arctic Bateman set). Very good value for $50, especially for eBay! Sorry if the pics aren't great they're from my phone.
    You got some great Series 1 CMFs in there too! I see the clown and Robin Hood
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  • SumoLegoSumoLego Member Posts: 15,229
    edited July 2017
    And... most of Toni Kukoc.  Or maybe just some of him, rather.
    Bumblepants
  • MAGNINOMINISUMBRAMAGNINOMINISUMBRA Member Posts: 993
    edited July 2017
    And... Going by the presence of the the Gray Sun Helmet, the Indy fig and the German Soldier fig (with wrong head). I'd be willing to wager you also have #7198 or #7620 amongst that lot. 
  • MiniBricks1MiniBricks1 Member Posts: 102
    edited July 2017
    Bumblepants said:
    bobmcpizza said:


    The lot arrived! It is not anything more than what the photos showed, I guess I just misjudged on my guess of the weight. It's a lot of stuff, there is probably $100 worth of figures alone (I found more after taking that picture, including all 3 figs from the Arctic Bateman set). Very good value for $50, especially for eBay! Sorry if the pics aren't great they're from my phone.
    You got some great Series 1 CMFs in there too! I see the clown and Robin Hood
    The Robin Hood figure is actually missing the head. The Clown doesn't have its accessory, but the figure alone is worth $15. There were also a few complete CMFs that are worth ~$5. Over $100 worth of figures total, as well as about 35-40 lbs of pieces (a $50 lot.) 

    There is also a Iron Man constraction figure that is almost complete, and worth $30 or so. 
  • MiniBricks1MiniBricks1 Member Posts: 102
    SumoLego said:
    And... most of Toni Kukoc.  Or maybe just some of him, rather.
    All but one arm, haha

    MAGNINOMINISUMBRA said:
    And... Going by the presence of the the Gray Sun Helmet, the Indy fig and the German Soldier fig (with wrong head). I'd be willing to wager you also have #7198 or #7620 amongst that lot. 
    Yes, that small set is in it, but I don't know how complete it is. I probably won't be trying to build back many sets from the lot
    SumoLegoMAGNINOMINISUMBRA
  • FowlerBricksFowlerBricks Member Posts: 1,731
    Just got GOTG Vol 2 Milano for $30! I'm quite happy with it. 
  • Switchfoot55Switchfoot55 Member Posts: 3,353
    In fear of letting the cat out of the bag (or sausage out of the box?...), what are good strategies for looking for lego lots such as this one on eBay? I feel like the only ones I ever find are questionable, or some $300 lots. 
  • FowlerBricksFowlerBricks Member Posts: 1,731
    Don't try Ebay. People on Ebay are usually looking to get rich off of some generic pieces.
    Jackad7
  • MattDawsonMattDawson Member Posts: 1,486
    FowlerBricks said:
    Don't try Ebay. People on Ebay are usually looking to get rich off of some generic pieces.
    I wouldn't rule out Ebay entirely - I've seen people list good stuff for fair prices, normally people who don't know what they've got and just use generic terms - I've seen a fair amount of train, town and city stuff go this way.
    Jackad7
  • mak0137mak0137 Member Posts: 288

    This is not a brag but I think it belongs in this thread. Due to generosity of an AFOL who was moving on in her life, I was able to get four older modulars (GG, TH, FB and GE) with original instructions and parts for a somewhat reasonable price. I always wanted the older modulars but as a hobbyist, I was never going to pay the market rate beyond the original retail for these or any other sets. It is not a matter of what they are worth but what you can afford and willing to pay for them. The only exception to that was Green Grocer as that is a nice looking set although Parisian Restaurant seems as good. PR is what got me getting all the currently available modulars last year before Assembly Square came out.

    Green Grocer was listed for $500 and after much contemplation I offered $300 (twice the retail price) which was accepted. That led to discussing the other three and all in all the four were acquired for $830 ($180 over their original retail). All four are in excellent condition and some missing pieces were provided by the seller who was really helpful in this whole process. Thanks to all on this forum who helped me in determining the original pieces in various sets.

    The main reason I am sharing this is to encourage other hobbyists who want these and other older sets to build and enjoy with their kids but do not want to pay extreme market prices to keep looking. I am sure there are other Lego fans that would rather have their Lego find a good home than make a ton of profit. I am now off to looking for CC and MS at a reasonable price although I never thought I would, knowing the market and availability. And if I can’t find them at a reasonable price close to original retail ever, that’s fine. I can live without them.

    Also, if someone is looking for used current modulars PC, PR and PS in northern Virginia, they may be available for an average price of $125 each. An unverified used Town Hall with original instructions may still be available around $200 around New Brunswick, NJ. Let me know if you need more details.   

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  • FowlerBricksFowlerBricks Member Posts: 1,731
    MattDawson said:
    FowlerBricks said:
    Don't try Ebay. People on Ebay are usually looking to get rich off of some generic pieces.
    I wouldn't rule out Ebay entirely - I've seen people list good stuff for fair prices, normally people who don't know what they've got and just use generic terms - I've seen a fair amount of train, town and city stuff go this way.
    Well, yes. But the majority just want to make money.
  • MiniBricks1MiniBricks1 Member Posts: 102
    Switchfoot55 said:
    In fear of letting the cat out of the bag (or sausage out of the box?...), what are good strategies for looking for lego lots such as this one on eBay? I feel like the only ones I ever find are questionable, or some $300 lots. 
    Filtering by "Recently Listed" helps, since the listings won't have been seen by as many people. That is how I found the above lot. Also, the listing did not tell how many lbs there were, although just by the pictures I could tell it was a good deal- I ended up getting lucky with quite a bit of stuff.
    Jackad7
  • starfire2starfire2 Member Posts: 1,335
    Found these at a Target in Phoenix AZ. 
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  • FowlerBricksFowlerBricks Member Posts: 1,731
    ^ Nice!!!
  • Th1nDieselTh1nDiesel Member Posts: 591
    Just picked up #76049 Avenjet Space Mission for £20.
    FowlerBricks
  • SithLord196SithLord196 Member Posts: 1,161
    Managed to get #41180 Ragana's Magic Shadow Castle for $49.99 for my fiance.

    Also got #75163 Krennic's Imperial Shuttle Microfighter and #75162 Y-Wing Microfighter for $5 each, with #75161 TIE Striker Microfighter and #75160 U-Wing Microfighter for $7 each.

    Maybe not great deals, but considering the last few years around here they're petty good.
    FowlerBricks
  • FowlerBricksFowlerBricks Member Posts: 1,731
    Just got the Jungle Temple for $25! Very impressed with the whole set.

    sonsofsceva
  • AstrobricksAstrobricks Member Posts: 5,478
    I'd been eyeing #41232 Super Hero High School for a while, hoping for a good deal to get a bunch of the curved panels, windows, and macaroni bricks. Finally found it tonight for $30 at Wally World and grabbed three.
    FowlerBricks77ncaachamps
  • MytybizarMytybizar Member Posts: 13
    Not even really a brag considering how much I spent but I'm really psyched! For just under $200 spent on bricklink and a local bricks store I rebuilt 6 sets I had as a kid after I found my old box of legos at my parents. Sea Serpent, Majisto's Tower, all 3 Wolfpack sets, and... Imperial Trading Post!
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  • LEGO_Dad77LEGO_Dad77 Member Posts: 243
     ^Badass!
    Mytybizar
  • VenunderVenunder Member Posts: 2,659
    The Ninjago Movie Destiny's Bounty, new from Argos for £66.
  • All_That_RocksAll_That_Rocks Member Posts: 646
    ^ I presume you mean as part of a 3 for 2?
  • VenunderVenunder Member Posts: 2,659
    Yes, one for each of three AFOL's.
  • SumoLegoSumoLego Member Posts: 15,229
    edited August 2017
    Picked up 2x of the Maersk #10219, a #7939 Cargo Train and a #3677 Red Cargo Train for a screamin' deal.

    I suppose I really need to build that train yard.  (Add it to the list of future projects.)

    I'm also exercising every bit of restraint to keep it to myself, as my lovely bride didn't notice the sudden crowding of freight engines on the Lego table.  (I'll be ratted-out by my son soon enough!)

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  • MattDawsonMattDawson Member Posts: 1,486
    @SumoLego just say they were in storage and you brought them out for scoping out future projects or to see whether the longer Maersk train vehicles would clip scenery on curves :P
    M_Boss
  • TheOriginalSimonBTheOriginalSimonB Member Posts: 1,780
    ^oh nice. That was about the only set with a building in it I had as a child. 
    lluisgibOldfan
  • UberbrickUberbrick Member Posts: 83
    lluisgib said:
    I found this set used, but in pristine condition. 100% completed. Stickers not applied. Includes catalog from 1980. Only 30€! Great bargain!
    Great score!
    lluisgib
  • SumoLegoSumoLego Member Posts: 15,229
    MattDawson said:
    @SumoLego just say they were in storage and you brought them out for scoping out future projects or to see whether the longer Maersk train vehicles would clip scenery on curves :P

    "You didn't ask" goes much further than "I made a bunch of crap up".
    stluxdmcc0
  • Mr_CrossMr_Cross Member Posts: 1,688
    ^ I try to be honest and confess to purchases, even the small bricklink orders before they drop through the letter box.
    But if I forget to mention it and it makes it to the pile that still needs sorting or building, well perhaps it best to let the sleeping dog lie.
  • chrisalddinchrisalddin Member Posts: 3,041
    edited August 2017
    found on amazon #21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine for £32.99 40% off.
  • SumoLegoSumoLego Member Posts: 15,229
    Honesty is always the best policy.  

    Voluntary disclosure is a completely different policy!

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  • WolfpackBanditWolfpackBandit Member Posts: 12
    edited August 2017
    Today's find: #6765 Gold City Junction - $15 with box (minus the plastic tray) and instructions, though it was missing three pieces (a grey 1x1 plate, a black 1x4 plate, and a shovel). It also came with enough parts to build a second cannon, as well as a 2x2 crossed cutlass flag and a white pole.

    When I was almost done building the wagon, I didn't realize there was a replacement instruction sheet to fix two errors, so I had to rebuild part of the wagon. Then I realized I was missing the two plates, so I had to go digging in my extra parts bag for replacements. I finished building it, but now the back of the wagon won't pop off.

    Note to self: don't build while tired.
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  • bricks_on_bricksbricks_on_bricks Member Posts: 31
    I had never done a haul before, so when I saw a listing for $150, I figure I'll give it a try. 
    I requested a couple more pictures from the seller, this is what I got: 

    • Queen Anne's Revenge  - Just sold for $350 ;) 
    • Black Pearl
    • The Brick Bounty 
    • Millenium Falcon
    • Jedi defender
    • Lots of other smaller sets 







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  • pharmjodpharmjod Member Posts: 2,916
    Nice!
    SumoLego
  • Eoin24Eoin24 Member Posts: 4
    Don't know if this is a good "brag" item but I got the Big Ben set (10253) for $125 can with box and instructions. Thought that that was pretty good.
    Uberbricksonsofsceva
  • kaelthaskaelthas Member Posts: 6
    My great finds are in my blog as reviews! Feel free to check it out!
    https://mylegoarchive.blogspot.my/
    However my greatest finds of all time were the Lord of the Ring sets. Love them very much!
  • RedMarkRedMark Member Posts: 80
    Knightcrawler Tunnel Attack for £27 from Debenhams.
    FowlerBrickscatwrangler
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