So tonight I did something I told myself I would never do...buying a bulk listing off Craigslist. 2-3 times a week I'll scroll through CL, offerup, letgo, etc to see if there is any deals or anything worth while. I've bought a few sets off offerup/Letgo with overall success from my reason used Tumbler for 160 or the UCS AT-ST for 120.

I've always looked over the "bulk/lot/Lego by the pound" post for the thought of going through all the sets gave me shivers down my spine. Despite that feeling I came across a deal I didn't want to pass up. I bought roughly 130 sets for 700 dollars tonight. Sets from all different themes (mainly city and SW) from Detective office to Kwik E Mart a pretty big Variety of sets.

The listing started at 1500 and after back and forth was able to get it for 700 (plus an hour drive north of me) I think I did ok. The reason I'm making a new post is because it's a mix of "what did you buy, Craigslist list, buying/selling, best practices, etc. wanted to mix all that into one, mainly about bulk lots.

Knowing I went against my better judgment I am asking for members who have done this in the past to post what they do when they buy these sets. How do you go about selling them? Try and complete the sets (this lot is listed as all sets complete yet 75% are mixed together) once complete sell them. Do you part everything out? Piece by piece..minifigure by minifigure? Do you try and resell as is for higher than you paid? I'm curious of the best way of going about this. Which is the most sane way and most profitable.

Here is a picture of the stuff I bought (lucky I had my grandfathers van) sets and boxes go all the way to the front of the car. It's a bit overwhelming and curious how you guys would/do it. Thanks!

This is the list of what I got and what the dad thought he paid lol. Some of them are pretty off but that being said I think I made out well for 700!

I know I PMed a few of you about the potential buying of the lot but figured I'd share and see what other stories and advice members here could give!

I've just been sticking my nose in these lots and try and smell for minifigures.

That would make sense. Minifigs are the most handled parts. Therefore more bacteria. Therefore stronger malodour. Good point [emoji12]

Hello everyone. I have picked up a good amount of new sets from retailers and the flea market since I got into LEGO back in December, but have not dared used bricks yet. This one is tempting because it is close and states Batman Asylum and a lot of mini's.  He said no manuals though.

https://m.imgur.com/a/3CgPB

 

Suggestions of value?

1 hour ago, Halfrig said:

Hello everyone. I have picked up a good amount of new sets from retailers and the flea market since I got into LEGO back in December, but have not dared used bricks yet. This one is tempting because it is close and states Batman Asylum and a lot of mini's.  He said no manuals though.

https://m.imgur.com/a/3CgPB

 

Suggestions of value?

Blurry pics make it hard to pick out what is there but I do see the little van/truck from AA and some other small remnants of Batman I sets.  Without better pictures, if I was in your position I'd only be able to offer the seller a bulk price but if he can show figures and such go from there. 

The blue cylinder and little quad bike in the top right corner are from 6873: Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush. Looks like Iron Fist mini by the red structure...

I was hoping I could get some help with coming up with a fair price to offer for this lot.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lg-Crate-of-Legos-figures-Instruction-books-from-Star-Wars-Ninjago-and-MORE-/332136815061?hash=item4d54e599d5:g:fuIAAOSwZVlXl-R8

Some of the instructions included are for Vader's Tie Fighter (8017), AT-TE (7675), Venator Class (8039), Home One (7754), Republic Attack Shuttle (8019), City Heavy Hauler (7998), VW (10220), and quite a few smaller sets from Ninjago, Star Wars, City, etc.

The seller is not sure how complete these sets are and so I would like to know how to value this lot. I am not really looking to profit from this lot. I am looking at keeping some sets and selling others. I don't think brinklink would be an option for me. 

I was hoping I could get some help with coming up with a fair price to offer for this lot.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lg-Crate-of-Legos-figures-Instruction-books-from-Star-Wars-Ninjago-and-MORE-/332136815061?hash=item4d54e599d5:g:fuIAAOSwZVlXl-R8
Some of the instructions included are for Vader's Tie Fighter (8017), AT-TE (7675), Venator Class (8039), Home One (7754), Republic Attack Shuttle (8019), City Heavy Hauler (7998), VW (10220), and quite a few smaller sets from Ninjago, Star Wars, City, etc.
The seller is not sure how complete these sets are and so I would like to know how to value this lot. I am not really looking to profit from this lot. I am looking at keeping some sets and selling others. I don't think brinklink would be an option for me. 

I doubt most the non lego is worth anything. Most those SW sets have been remade. They are ALL together. Would take 6-8 hours to sort if not longer. If for personal and it's not cheaper to buy the sets used you want I would offer 200 I still think that's to much...lol they won't take that because of how much it will be to ship.

Honestly I would pass and just buy complete sets that you want.

17 minutes ago, Lego Templar said:

 

 

I doubt most the non lego is worth anything. Most those SW sets have been remade. They are ALL together. Would take 6-8 hours to sort if not longer. If for personal and it's not cheaper to buy the sets used you want I would offer 200 I still think that's to much...lol they won't take that because of how much it will be to ship.

Honestly I would pass and just buy complete sets that you want.

The seller lives near me and so I could just pick it up. I am also looking for parts to create some MOCS so I don't really need complete sets. In this case would it be better to base value off of weight?

Seller wants $50, no instructions, doesn’t know if there are minifigures. Thoughts? This would be for the kids to play with.


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That is a ton for $50. If it's to play with, why not??

Easily worth it for the baseplates alone