belljohn Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I have always been surprised at the low prices of some of the old Lego sets. I have negotiated $40 price for Lego Set 50-1 and 911-1 in very good, used condition with original box, tray and plastic tray cover. I am thinking about backing out because there seems like no growth and limited demand on eBay. They seem like historically important sets as the 50 has the old style figures, and 911 has the proto-minifigure. Anyone else collect vintage Lego? Should I pass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenbart Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Nobody really buys these, not as much interest as you might think, even the really rare ones, big sets, in top condition don't go for much, some do if your prepared to wait months on end for a buyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenbart Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I picked up one of these a couple of years back for 25 quid http://brickset.com/sets/355-1 It had the box and polystyrene in fair condition and the three inner boxes in really good condition. The baseplates were glued to the cardboard but the Lego was absolutely mint, I'd never seen anything like it for a vintage set, the colours were really bright still, a few of the black bricks from the crane had tooth marks. I put it up for auction 100 quid and it sold for 101. Maybe I should have put it on a buy it now or best offer at 150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenbart Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 62 people own this set76 want this setsays it all really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenbart Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I really should get into the habit of posting a sets details from this site http://www.brickpicker.com/bpms/set.cfm?set=355-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNH1974 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 This is where I make most of my money. By buying vintage sets in bulk, I won these recently. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151221837113?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261389011879?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648 BP value, is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenbart Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I've made and sold this set loads of time, even when without the box, instructions and stickers I'd get over 15 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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