Guest eightbrick Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 gf and I decided to try and not buy any LEGO in 2014 and build up the LEGO fun fund. I hate that it was my idea Check in with us on January 2nd. We'll see how long that lasts Went on this thread out of curiosity and wanted to put contribute some thoughts: Back then there were two sets I really wanted but never got. The launch command space shuttle from 1995 and Fort Legoredo. For the first one, it was retired long before I knew about Legos so I just got over it. For Fort Legoredo, I was at the store, wanting it, but we weren't well off (we're immigrants) so a $100 set was truly luxurious. I waited a year, saving up birthday and new years money from family to get it for myself. By then the set was gone. So you know what happened? I got over it and went on with life. Now I have a job and a sidejob from selling legos. Just from Lego selling, my net profit is over 5g. I could easily buy those sets at secondary prices and would have no problem about it. Heck, I'm actually thankful that there were some people out there who had the foresight to keep/preserve those sets for me if I ever decided to buy them. My point is, I've been "that kid" who couldn't get the set I wanted but I got over it. Either by resellers or by financial reasons, if a kid can't get a pricey Lego set, I'm sure they'll get over it. I'm pretty sure it was a good thing I didn't get it because I used that time to go outside to play instead. As a reseller, business is business. I'm on this site for one reason - to make extra cash so I can take more vacations, spend more time and $$ on family. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, so my opinion is that Lego (especially the higher priced sets) is more of a commodity like stocks than a toy because its mostly adults who are doing the buying/selling. Lovely story that I think anyone who liked Lego as a kid can relate to. Now as an adult, did you end up picking up one (or both of them)? I recall someone in here mentioning they acquired a Fort Legoredo awhile ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brickcrazyhouse Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 yea it sounds like a "never drinking again" statement. We even came up with exceptions but only seasonal polys and the minifigure series. It's mainly not buying for investing or large set for personal collection. staying off ebay is the hardest thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eightbrick Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 yea it sounds like a "never drinking again" statement. We even came up with exceptions but only seasonal polys and the minifigure series. It's mainly not buying for investing or large set for personal collection. staying off ebay is the hardest thing. Man, that's going to be a big change... do you have a stockpile of stuff you still need to sell? I hope you still come on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brickcrazyhouse Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 switched jobs and giving a large % of pay to hiring agency for another month. we already had a system of putting cash in a LEGO envelope every week. now it's just resisting the urge to grab the envelope and run out to the sales. Sold bout 70% of stockpile. This site and playing with the LDD is the only thing that is going to get me through the next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Does anybody else hate it when this happens..... ? HTTP Error 403.6 - Forbidden The IP address from which you are browsing is not permitted to access the requested Web site. This has been happening to me intermittently over the last week from different devices on different networks and without even logging into BP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krayzie Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I am running out of basement space for legos... I think I need to have the kids move out or sell some crap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I am running out of basement space for legos... I think I need to have the kids move out or sell some crap! Move the kids out, you can always adopt more when you have space. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowillsw Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I'm tired of college....the closer the end gets the more frustrated I get... That can't be a complaint. College was a great time, I wanted it to end ASAP when I was there as it was getting old. There was so much you can take advantage of and get away with and more importantly...NO BILLS. I HATE PAYING BILLS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinP Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I am running out of basement space for legos... I think I need to have the kids move out or sell some crap! Same here. Some of my Lego sets are migrating to other parts of the house. My parents aren't happy about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I'm tired of all these good sales. So many sets, so little disposable income.I do like seeing so many great sales but it is a bummer not being able to capitalize on all of them. Ah, one of these days.... I'm tired of college....the closer the end gets the more frustrated I get...As the end draws to a close, so does one's patience. I can't tell you how many times I became exasperated with just trying to finish something after working at it for so long. Hang in there, friend. You will be a better person after completing this obstacle in your life. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 You know who I don't like? People who don't dance. 'Cause if they don't dance then they're no friends of mine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@rtisan Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 You know who I don't like? People who don't dance. Cause if they don't dance then they're no friends of mine. How about this kind of dance? Also, silly question, but I`m not sure how to imbed the thumbnail picture like in your post and many others. All I know how to do is link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 How about this kind of dance?I'll just stick to the Neutron Dance. Also, silly question, but I`m not sure how to imbed the thumbnail picture like in your post and many others. All I know how to do is link Just type these media tags at the start and end of a video link like this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFlJMyKSYUwWhen you post, it should automatically convert into an embedded video clip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@rtisan Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Just type these media tags at the start and end of a video link like this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFlJMyKSYUw When you post, it should automatically convert into an embedded video clip. Perfect! Thanks so much. One thing is for certain: there is no feeling quite like being "RickRoll'D" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brickcrazyhouse Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quacs Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Keep the hitz coming, TOK! I love 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Does anybody else hate it when this happens..... ? HTTP Error 403.6 - Forbidden The IP address from which you are browsing is not permitted to access the requested Web site. This has been happening to me intermittently over the last week from different devices on different networks and without even logging into BP. Yes it has been happening for a while. It usually resolves itself with in a few minutes. I believe Jeff knows about it, but he is at the mercy of his hosting company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bsusanka Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I hate snakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinP Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I have way to much homework. I better get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinP Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I hate it when I am looking for good deals on craigslist and half of them are priced near brickpicker value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNH1974 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I hate spiders...... My Shelobs are coming to get me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quacs Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I hate this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I hate spiders...... My Shelobs are coming to get me. Is it safe to assume you do not own any 4738: Hagrid's Hut ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNH1974 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Is it safe to assume you do not own any 4738: Hagrid's Hut ? Haha, no. But it is from before my time of lego investing. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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