nigh Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Hello Brickpickers! I just saw the Lego movie and it seems to have lit the long dormant Lego spark from my childhood. I found this site and you guys have a very interesting approach to Lego (investing) that I'd love to learn more about. I want to give it a try and I'm ever so slowly learning how to start. I'll take any advice you guys are willing to share and I'm looking forward to being part of this forum! -nigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brickcrazyhouse Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 hello and welcome to your new addiction. advise... read, read, read the blogs the old forums not just the recently posted and have fun on a side note first post from work love'****** new jobs perks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Everything is awesome, welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justafrog Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Welcome! Lots of info here so read some blogs and threads and start asking away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hepcatpunk Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Welcome to the site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Make sure to never mention "hotcakes".... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudcatsfan Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 First tip, Don't expect to buy and immediately sell for a profit. You'll need to buy, hold, (BE PATIENT), then sell. The usual progression is: 1) TRY to buy near the end of an item's lifespan. This requires research, and nobody truly knows when an item will retire, its an art not a science. Typically 2 year lifespan for products, but it differs GREATLY from set to set, 2) TRY to buy on discount. (30-50%) Never pay Full Retail unless you already see the product has retired and is actively bringing big profits. 3) Decide what your needed profit margin is, and stick to it. Don't get greedy hoping for an item to continue to rise. Sometimes they plateau, sometimes they come crashing back to earth due to a re-release (Architecture studio, and Minecraft are examples) 4) Sell on ebay with great pictures, buy it now / best offer, don't accept returns (scammers abound), and try to stockpile shipping material AHEAD of time so you're not scrambling when something does sell. - Just my opins, many may differ. Finally, welcome! There's plenty of discount lego sets to go around (unless you're talking Amazon Warehouse deals). Hope you get to contribute a few tips along the way. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrymc4677 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Welcome! There is a lot to read and take in here. You had better get started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1147 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Welcome to BP! Everything is indeed awesome! ---Keep it secret. Keep it safe.--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinP Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Welcome to Brickpicker!! I would read a lot of the blogs and other stuff on Brickpicker and don't be afraid to ask for advise or help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 ... don't be afraid to ask for advise or help. unless it is Daily Deals Thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Welcome! Everyone on this forum is friendly, you'll have a good time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Welcome, nigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigh Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thanks for the warm welcomes guys! I've been browsing around and wow so much information. So far, as I understand it, if I put blinders on and buy nothing but hundreds of haunted houses and tower bridges I'll be a millionaire in no time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thanks for the warm welcomes guys! I've been browsing around and wow so much information. So far, as I understand it, if I put blinders on and buy nothing but hundreds of haunted houses and tower bridges I'll be a millionaire in no time! Grand emporeums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobo1969 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Welcome Nigh, what city are you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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