I remember reading on the forum some time ago a comment that "you are not an investor until you actually sell some of your lego. Until then you are simply a collector".

 

I have been "collecting" lego now for about 12 months.  Like a lot of people I am very much focused on the larger more exclusive sets as long term investments, however, a long the way I have picked up a number of freebies with purchases, such as the elf workshop and some polybags.  I also purchased some of the original minecrafts sets with a few to trying to flip some around Christmas.

 

Anyway I decided to list some of the freebies and minecraft in the lead up to Christmas, on Ebay.  It has been a great buzz starting to make some sales ( I get a "chi-ching" noise on my phone app every time!) and actually starting to see that some money coming in.

I managed to sell a mine craft box set of the 4 originals for

First of all, congratulations on your first sale(s).

 

Yes, I remember my first lego sale. I made a whopping 50%+ profit on a 7632 City Crawler Crane (bought for 40 euro and sold for 62,50 euro) on my local Craig's List.

 

Keep up the good work!

I get a "chi-ching" noise on my phone app every time!) and actually starting to see that some money coming in.

 

My 2 year old and 6 year old always yell out a "yay!" when they hear that sound.

I remember reading on the forum some time ago a comment that "you are not an investor until you actually sell some of your lego. Until then you are simply a collector".

 

I have been "collecting" lego now for about 12 months.  Like a lot of people I am very much focused on the larger more exclusive sets as long term investments, however, a long the way I have picked up a number of freebies with purchases, such as the elf workshop and some polybags.  I also purchased some of the original minecrafts sets with a few to trying to flip some around Christmas.

 

Anyway I decided to list some of the freebies and minecraft in the lead up to Christmas, on Ebay.  It has been a great buzz starting to make some sales ( I get a "chi-ching" noise on my phone app every time!) and actually starting to see that some money coming in.

I managed to sell a mine craft box set of the 4 originals for

Nothing makes this more exciting than logging into your eBay home page and seeing the little notification bell lit up. Congrats!

Congrats! It is a feeling unlike any other (buying into a great deal is an experience all its` own). 

 

Nothing makes this more exciting than logging into your eBay home page and seeing the little notification bell lit up. Congrats!

Ding, Ding, Ding!!! Money $$$$