sypsixcahs Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 This is probably a dumb question. But here it goes. I've been saving the boxes and parts bags as I build out my collection. I've mostly been keeping the parts bags thinking they might have some value. Is there any validity to this thought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_chaos Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 I don't think so. I used to keep all the bags, until I finally realised the ridiculous amount of space they were taking up - they would have more than filled a bathtub. Got rid of them all and don't miss them in the slightest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmpirate Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 22 hours ago, sypsixcahs said: This is probably a dumb question. But here it goes. I've been saving the boxes and parts bags as I build out my collection. I've mostly been keeping the parts bags thinking they might have some value. Is there any validity to this thought? Lol. That's a pretty funny post. I'm sure all things being the same someone could choose buying your's over someone else's, but that's assuming you make it down to their final comparison after price, condition, organization, etc. Definitely not a deal breaker and definitely not worth the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Twain Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 I’ve actually noticed a number of sellers on BrickLink reusing Lego bags for part orders. They tend to heat seal them from a vacuum sealer. Likely a good way to save some coin if you’re moving massive # of orders and don’t want to purchase bags. I can’t think of another reason to hold onto them otherwise. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sypsixcahs Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KShine Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 On 1/23/2022 at 12:37 PM, sypsixcahs said: This is probably a dumb question. But here it goes. I've been saving the boxes and parts bags as I build out my collection. I've mostly been keeping the parts bags thinking they might have some value. Is there any validity to this thought? Having the bags can increase the value of a set. If nothing else, it can convey a sense of meticulous behavior regarding the previous owner, and would imply a greater likelihood that the set would be complete. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric83 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 I regularly come across auctions of used sets where the set has been built back into the numbered bags.. so you could start building again from bag 1.. this helps sales a little I imagine. I personally like it when someone has done the sorting for me.. I also keep the parts bags myself after building a new set but that's more for the completeness. I like to have my sets neat and complete (including the empty bags). But hell no, I would not built it back into them LOL. When I'm done building the set that's it. The set gets sold after some time as is or all the parts go into 1 big bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphoid Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Eric83 said: I regularly come across auctions of used sets where the set has been built back into the numbered bags.. so you could start building again from bag 1.. this helps sales a little I imagine. I personally like it when someone has done the sorting for me.. I also keep the parts bags myself after building a new set but that's more for the completeness. I like to have my sets neat and complete (including the empty bags). But hell no, I would not built it back into them LOL. When I'm done building the set that's it. The set gets sold after some time as is or all the parts go into 1 big bag. When I deconstruct a set, I do it in reverse and put the pieces into numbered zip lock bags. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric83 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 10 hours ago, zaphoid said: When I deconstruct a set, I do it in reverse and put the pieces into numbered zip lock bags. My kind of seller Too much effort for me though. Somehow I like building it more then taking it apart again (from manual). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 21 hours ago, zaphoid said: When I deconstruct a set, I do it in reverse and put the pieces into numbered zip lock bags. I do that too. And take photos of the bags when I'm done, if I'm selling the set. Try to recreate the experience as best I can for the buyers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarleyMoose Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/28/2022 at 7:49 AM, Alpinemaps said: I do that too. And take photos of the bags when I'm done, if I'm selling the set. Try to recreate the experience as best I can for the buyers. I do the same thing usually. Seems like the right thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.thumb.jpg.2388d65c77b4486ba81fd9fb9fdd1a00.jpg)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.