Elkkthunder Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 1 hour ago, labfreak7 said: So what's the max you think that one should pay for the Statue of Liberty ? They were asking 800 for it is that near you? I would try to look at it but $800 seems about right unless sealed bags and such Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labfreak7 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 It's near me. I was there today, and they had it with a post it asking 799. They also collect sales tax so it is more like 875 or so. The base was put together, and there were sealed bags, and also pieces in ziplock bags. Hard to tell if it was complete. You think 800 is a good retail number or buy price to resell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sfcommando14 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Warrenville, IL 60555 Drat! I was hoping something much further south. You Chicagoans have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordoflego Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) 4 hours ago, Elkkthunder said: Saturday in Illinois Classic train So how does it work now, I have to go there, or on line and pick up there? Each set is separate, or is this a whole lot? If you could let me know where in warren like, I'd definitely go there, it's closer then my work place. Edited August 12, 2016 by Lordoflego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labfreak7 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 If it is an estate sale you have to go early. Not sure how that company works- there should be something on their website. Wait til the sale starts and I'm sure you can choose what to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkkthunder Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 9 hours ago, Lordoflego said: So how does it work now, I have to go there, or on line and pick up there? Each set is separate, or is this a whole lot? If you could let me know where in warren like, I'd definitely go there, it's closer then my work place. they say Terms and Conditions: Numbers Will Be Distributed at 8:30 am Visa and MasterCard will be accepted for purchases over $50 Credit Cards and Cash Are Welcome All sales are As Is, Where Is, and Final. No exchanges or refunds Prices Are Not Provided Prior to Sale Buyer is solely responsible for removal of purchases. Bring your own help to carry heavier items You may pay and return later for your items if necessary. so if you show up and line up Sat AM, at 8:30 they hand out tickets which give you an order to go in for 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labfreak7 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 So I didn't get around to a pic yet button I did get the Statue of Liberty for 700. It is the first edition one black and white box, and they started to build it- got about 1/4 the way through. The rest of the bricks are either in ziplock bags or the original plastic mesh bags. Instructions are in nice shape but wow are they hard to follow. Still working on other builds, so this one may need to wait until the fall.The good news is that it is heavy- which leads me to believe it is complete. Coupled with the fact that evrwything is is in such good condition, I like my chances. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordoflego Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 11 hours ago, Elkkthunder said: they say Terms and Conditions: Numbers Will Be Distributed at 8:30 am Visa and MasterCard will be accepted for purchases over $50 Credit Cards and Cash Are Welcome All sales are As Is, Where Is, and Final. No exchanges or refunds Prices Are Not Provided Prior to Sale Buyer is solely responsible for removal of purchases. Bring your own help to carry heavier items You may pay and return later for your items if necessary. so if you show up and line up Sat AM, at 8:30 they hand out tickets which give you an order to go in for 9 Who's they? Thanks for the info but I still dont know where to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sfcommando14 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 26 minutes ago, Lordoflego said: Who's they? Thanks for the info but I still dont know where to go I got you. PM sent. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labfreak7 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Ok. Here it is .Looks pretty good. Has 2 of the 4 inner boxes 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KShine Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 7 minutes ago, labfreak7 said: Ok. Here it is . Looks pretty good. Has 2 of the 4 inner boxes Love this set (and it looks to be complete) - The question is how would someone get to this building point and then just stop? I might suggest going back a few pages (to check the accuracy of their build) - sometimes people will realize that they made an error, get frustrated, and then stop (best to know that now rather than later). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labfreak7 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Love this set (and it looks to be complete) - The question is how would someone get to this building point and then just stop? I might suggest going back a few pages (to check the accuracy of their build) - sometimes people will realize that they made an error, get frustrated, and then stop (best to know that now rather than later). Good point. Didn't think of that. This came from a very affluent family- house is worth well over a million. I figured it's probably a rich kid that has everything , got lazy and stopped. Still a good return for them $200 when bought and I paid $700 for it. They probably don't even need the money lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkkthunder Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 Any other lego at the sale? Nice though. You need to build the base like many do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzyluke Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) $700 is a sweet enough price for a complete 3450, but damn, estate sales used to have smokin' deals on stuff like Lego. I guess every estate sale agent checks everything on the internet more thoroughly now rather than asking the owner what they paid haha. Edited August 13, 2016 by pzyluke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrymc4677 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Love this set (and it looks to be complete) - The question is how would someone get to this building point and then just stop?Maybe they died, hence the estate sale? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labfreak7 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Maybe they died, hence the estate sale?In this case, it was actually a moving sale. The family is all very much alive. The people running the sale said they may have more that they will sell later.Most estate sale companies look everything up so it is hard to get a deal on boxed sets. Times have changed and the cat is out of the bag for Lego.Any other lego at the sale? Nice though. You need to build the base like many do The base costs a lot though doesn't it.? I thought about doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarleyMoose Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Just doooo it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkkthunder Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 Friday in NJ Thursday in KS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuttfarkas Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Love seeing the pics of what is out there. The problem though is if there's pics of whats out there....the person taking the pic usually has a good idea of the worth/value of the item.....particularly when its laid out and specifically mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkkthunder Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 Plymouth MA starts Friday On 8/17/2016 at 7:45 AM, scuttfarkas said: Love seeing the pics of what is out there. The problem though is if there's pics of whats out there....the person taking the pic usually has a good idea of the worth/value of the item.....particularly when its laid out and specifically mentioned. I disagree, some have an idea. Other estate sale companies are just trying to sell the estate. I have gotten $10 pirate ships and $25 UCS model yoda And prices are almost always under market value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labfreak7 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Not by me. They do their homework and boxed sets command almost retail price. Bins of loose Lego can go for 100-250 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkkthunder Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 9/3 Oro Valley, AZ- not sure whats in the bins, ? maybe sails for POTC 9/10 Wellesley Hills, MA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkkthunder Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 Its been bland but Friday 10/28 in Fullerton and Riverside CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Finally one close to me! Too bad it's kinda blah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzaluna Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 19 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said: Finally one close to me! Too bad it's kinda blah. i guess, but that plush koala is pretty sweet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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