exciter1 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I moved a bunch of these posts from the DD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHawkeye Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Brickshopper said: Most importantly prices for retired sets is going up and up. I've been amazed at the climb in prices for recently retired sets. Sets that I would have expected to take until at least Xmas to be reasonably profitable are already at or above my target selling prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphoid Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 minute ago, HappyHawkeye said: I've been amazed at the climb in prices for recently retired sets. Sets that I would have expected to take until at least Xmas to be reasonably profitable are already at or above my target selling prices. I'm a bit concerned that I'm not going to have anything to sell come Christmas at this point. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, sauromosis said: So for selling Lego on Ebay and Amazon seller fulfilled, are you using pickups? I'm not a fan of the idea of running to the post office or UPS multiple times a week. I’m using USPS schedule a pickup as you can see my mail lady is PPE up, sales have been crazy these last 3 days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSam Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 26 minutes ago, zaphoid said: I'm a bit concerned that I'm not going to have anything to sell come Christmas at this point. Totally agree. I feel like all the good stuff is moving too fast, and I'm going to be left only with my pile of duds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 75222 is making a strong showing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHawkeye Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, MrSam said: Totally agree. I feel like all the good stuff is moving too fast, and I'm going to be left only with my pile of duds... same here. but I told my wife that my Lego selling days are numbered, and blowing out this much inventory this quickly is super sexy to her 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I changed the subject of the topic, hopefully that will help identify it better. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauromosis Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Right on Pseu, I have the grumpy old man postal guy but I might list some old imperfect boxes and other stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migration Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 2 hours ago, sauromosis said: So for selling Lego on Ebay and Amazon seller fulfilled, are you using pickups? I'm not a fan of the idea of running to the post office or UPS multiple times a week. The daily postal/ups/fedex run is the highlight of my day...only excuse I got to leave the damn house 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphoid Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 12 minutes ago, Migration said: The daily postal/ups/fedex run is the highlight of my day...only excuse I got to leave the damn house me too, makes a nice loop, takes me about 20-30 minutes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 43 minutes ago, sauromosis said: Right on Pseu, I have the grumpy old man postal guy but I might list some old imperfect boxes and other stuff. I have a few hundred old built sets most without minifigs that I may even get to listing, and a lot of sets they are NIB with minifigs pulled since there are no sports on I may finally get around to them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauromosis Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 32 minutes ago, Migration said: The daily postal/ups/fedex run is the highlight of my day...only excuse I got to leave the damn house Haha I totally understand. I can't do my coffee runs to the gas station anymore and it sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 2 hours ago, exciter1 said: 75222 is making a strong showing Yep. People are realizing they missed a decent Cloud City set that’s actually cool and from the “best” SW film. It’s like the ultimate Barbie ranch style house for SW fans and far better than the original one. This set is also like the anti-1960s Batcave. Too bad as that Batcave is nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DadsAFOL Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 My 30-day sales are ahead of my December total. I'm selling stuff that I didn't think would ever sell. Benny's Spaceships for $200 T1's for $225 I even sold my Sopwith Camel, which I think is the longest hold in my inventory at close to 10 years - for $270. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSam Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, DadsAFOL said: My 30-day sales are ahead of my December total. I'm selling stuff that I didn't think would ever sell. ... T1's for $225 Wait, what?! Well done, sir! They're still too readily available in my area to move at a decent price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I finally sold a Tower of Orthanc. Amazing times. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickLegacy Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I finally sold a Tower of Orthanc. Amazing times.1 down, 30 to go? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBricks Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 40 minutes ago, BrickLegacy said: 1 down, 30 to go? Pop 'em open and build a life-size version. ToO was one of the first sets I bought when I came out of my dark ages. I was so amazed by some of the sets that had been available and then retired when I wasn't paying attention to LEGO. I missed a lot of good times apparently by not coming back into LEGO until 2017. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legojona Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I was at a large independent lego store yesterday to pick up some Lego and they told me they're more busy that during the Christmas time. I think this is a combination of the lockdown and the renewed interest via Lego Masters. I noticed a lot of new accounts on Bricklink, so I think this will be a great time to sell Lego 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Twain Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 My 60 day total is now double what my December/ January sales were. Running low on stock and all the good stuff is flying off the shelves. I don’t even have time to raise a price on a set—when one copy sells others pounce. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Bomb Squad Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 20 hours ago, gmpirate said: Actually, people with less money spend a far greater percentage of their income on discretionary items. Latest shoes, phones, watches, AirPods, Starbucks morning, lunch, after work, eating out, etc. Thus, they have no Money..... Yes, you are correct when it come to that demographics. What you have listed are showoff pieces, you can't walk around with a SSD around your neck. ( I know someone here will photoshop this image) Can't see anyone that's on a budget buy a $200-600 set of Legos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carini26 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 38 minutes ago, Miami Bomb Squad said: Thus, they have no Money..... Yes, you are correct when it come to that demographics. What you have listed are showoff pieces, you can't walk around with a SSD around your neck. ( I know someone here will photoshop this image) Can't see anyone that's on a budget buy a $200-600 set of Legos. A mechanic who lost his job just paid me RRP in cash for a 76139 Batmobile and then showed it off to his buddies on Instagram. Do not underestimate the power of the US consumer! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Bomb Squad Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, carini26 said: A mechanic who lost his job just paid me RRP in cash for a 76139 Batmobile and then showed it off to his buddies on Instagram. Do not underestimate the power of the US consumer! He Ain't fixing my car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauromosis Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I remember years ago meeting a guy to buy his collection of UCS sets because he had just been laid off. He had tears in his eyes and I asked him numerous times if we should cancel the deal but he needed the money. That being said, I think sometimes when you lose your job you have this sudden urge to keep things normal and you make big purchases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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