So as well all look to get legos we are tapping all resources

ebay

shopgoodwill

craigslist

i recently have had some success with estate sales. I realize they may be priced higher but have been good for some bulk lots and flips.

i hate seeing a listing and it's too far from me or can't tell what's in the lots pictured do I figured we could use this to share estate sale stories, post sale you see and more.

 

The below pictures are about 6 hrs from me

they are selling bins as a lot 

other items separately- 

 

Below is in texas

 

This is in georgia

 

Below is in Manasas virginia

 

I need family in more places

Edited August 14, 201510 yr by Elkkthunder

Just now, Lordoflego said:

When's that? So I can mark it in my calendar. 

Hopefully not any time soon so that my stash has time to "mature" and make it worth your while. 

4 minutes ago, terrymc4677 said:

Hopefully not any time soon so that my stash has time to "mature" and make it worth your while. 

I'll mark December of 2112

I'm sure elkthunder will have a good story when he gets home tonight- he's probably still there packing up. Must have gotten about 30 modulars- about 1/2 are custom. The layout was amazing, but I didn't have time to admire it.

On 5/6/2017 at 0:32 PM, labfreak7 said:

I'm sure elkthunder will have a good story when he gets home tonight- he's probably still there packing up. Must have gotten about 30 modulars- about 1/2 are custom. The layout was amazing, but I didn't have time to admire it.

I will post that story soon. Driving, unpacking and then working today is not leaving much time. Story hopefully monday with some pics

This sale was originally planned for end of march but got moved to May.

It seemed to be one the of the largest collections, I have seen online listed for an estate sale. 

For me a 7.5 hr drive. Rented a large van, packed totes, saran wrap sticks. 

It was advertised as 30 buildings with cars for $4400, after I was told $4200, plus some other stuff separate from that lot. 

Left Friday to Long island. Scoped the place out and crashed at a friends. 

Woke 5 am, went there for 5:30 and was the 15th person already to get a ticket. (entry to estate sales vary across the country it seems- some do lists, tickets, etc)

Now I had until 9:30 to panic if I would get anything, or a trip, van, etc was a waste. In line 2 guys talked about splitting the Lego and trying to sell, but didnt know much about Lego I heard one say.

I went in, went to the basement. Found other raiding the smaller lego stuff on a pool table. I found the massive setup, behind caution tape with a price of $4500. I asked a worker if I want this and deal. He said I had to find Patty who runs the company and deals. Needless to say I found her, grabbed some other stuff off the pool table and bundled it all together for a deal, I think. 

Still going through stuff but over 30 modulars, some official- others custom. About 20+ city vehicles, alot of baseplates, unopened bricklink orders in shipping boxes for future MOCs the owner never got around to building. It seemed he had some money, lived large and the story was died in early 50's. 

Met a fellow brickpicker (labfreak7), left some scraps for Timmy or Timmy's Grandma who said she was buying for kids who lost their home in a fire.

Spent 2 hrs saran wrapping them all, loaded them in storage totes. My friend helped load in my truck and on my way home just after 12, drove and made it home without issue. 

Now to sort. I have no instructions for the MOCs but hoping to track them all down.

Album with Some pics here- https://flic.kr/s/aHskW9Shqa

Edited May 8, 20178 yr by Elkkthunder
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6 minutes ago, Elkkthunder said:

This sale was originally planned for end of march but got moved to May.

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Now to sort. I have no instructions for the MOCs but hoping to track them all down.

Album with Some pics here- https://flic.kr/s/aHskW9Shqa

The FAST AUTO Modular's instructions where on sale from BrickBuilder's Pro on EBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CD-Modular-Auto-Car-Dealership-Lego-Custom-Instructions-cafe-10182-corner-city-/141385195694?rmvSB=true&nma=true&si=ZjLNtNin2vumWCnAVUrgwqwnfAA%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Same for the White Lion pub: http://www.brickbuilderspro.com/the-white-lion-english-pub-pdf-instructions/

Guess you can find many of the others there as well ... just took a quick cursory look.

 

Just now, Phil B said:

The FAST AUTO Modular's instructions where on sale from BrickBuilder's Pro on EBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CD-Modular-Auto-Car-Dealership-Lego-Custom-Instructions-cafe-10182-corner-city-/141385195694?rmvSB=true&nma=true&si=ZjLNtNin2vumWCnAVUrgwqwnfAA%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Same for the White Lion pub: http://www.brickbuilderspro.com/the-white-lion-english-pub-pdf-instructions/

Guess you can find many of the others there as well ... just took a quick cursory look.

 

yea, i found brickcitydepot, brickbuilderspro have most. A few more I have to find. 

It's funny because i saw the rental truck and thought to myself: this guy is going for the whole city. Lol, I was right. I was #3 and figured there was no one who would pay up for that set. I raided the pool table but left a lot behind. Glad to hear that there was enough for the grandmother. She was asking me if there was any left as I loaded my car and I thought it was all spoken for so I said no.

Any before pics of the pool table?

I enjoyed reading this.

16 minutes ago, exciter1 said:

Any before pics of the pool table?

I enjoyed reading this.

 

The guy was definitely into high end things and had deep pockets. He had good taste too.

So it seems I have the parts for a custom record store, and a comic book store. No instructions or decals though, and I can't find them online. Anyone know where I can get them?

48 minutes ago, labfreak7 said:

So it seems I have the parts for a custom record store, and a comic book store. No instructions or decals though, and I can't find them online. Anyone know where I can get them?

http://www.brickbuilderspro.com/titan-comic-book-shop-pdf-lego-instructions-and-sticker-pack/

Thanks. It says out of stock though [emoji36]

9 minutes ago, labfreak7 said:

Thanks. It says out of stock though

try emailing the site, I have bought stuff from him before. He may just need to print more up

5/19 Phoenix, AZ

 

5/19 Toms River, NJ

 

 

Phoenix is a competitive area. I'm sure those won't be had for a bargain.

On 5/18/2017 at 6:26 AM, Alpinemaps said:

Phoenix is a competitive area. I'm sure those won't be had for a bargain.

Yeah, no kidding. Hunting for bargains here is sprinting towards frustration.

So I was able to buy a copy of the digital instructions file from brickbuilder. It was a backup file not meant for purchase, but order went through and I have a digital copy. Only caveat is no sticker sheet. Now what to do with a finished building that is a blank canvas.

29 minutes ago, labfreak7 said:

So I was able to buy a copy of the digital instructions file from brickbuilder. It was a backup file not meant for purchase, but order went through and I have a digital copy. Only caveat is no sticker sheet. Now what to do with a finished building that is a blank canvas.

There are people on EB that specialize in making stickers.  You could ask over there if anyone would be willing to take on the challenge.

On 5/8/2017 at 11:33 AM, Elkkthunder said:

 future MOCs the owner never got around to building. It seemed he had some money, lived large and died in early 50's. 

This bit was extremely sad, & hit me like a slap to the face.

There are boxes and boxes of Lego in my basement that I "haven't gotten around"  to building.

Instead of the constant obsession to find the next clearance price or sales opportunity, I'm building a set with my son tonight.

Gather ye rosebricks, friends.

 

 

 

Here is my improvised solution. Sticker quality is not as good, but it beats blank boards.
Planning to add more shelving to the interior of the storefront.
2nd floor is vacant

This bit was extremely sad, & hit me like a slap to the face.
There are boxes and boxes of Lego in my basement that I "haven't gotten around"  to building.
Instead of the constant obsession to find the next clearance price or sales opportunity, I'm building a set with my son tonight.
Gather ye rosebricks, friends.
 
 
 

Its bittersweet taking over part of his collection, but at least this one is seeing the light of day.

Thurs Garland TX

On 5/19/2017 at 8:34 PM, labfreak7 said:

Here is my improvised solution. Sticker quality is not as good, but it beats blank boards.
Planning to add more shelving to the interior of the storefront.
2nd floor is vacant

 

I have not been in this thread for a while, but glad you were able to get a copy of the instructions. The building is not too bad to modify. We put a grocery/convenience store on the bottom and moved the comic shop upstairs in our building....