So I am about to possibly make my first bulk purchase - want to get some opinions. Guy has these sets:

 

7676 Republic Attack Gunship 1034 pcs

7670 Hail Fire Droid & Spider Droid 249 pcs

7671 AT-AP Walker 392 pcs
7661 Jedi Starfighter with hyperdrive booster ring 575 pcs
7659 Imperial Landing Craft 471 pcs
6205 V-Wing Fighter 118 pcs
7654 Droids Battle Pack 102 pcs
7669 Anakin's Jedi Starfighter 153 pcs
7676 Republic Attack Gunship 1034 pcs
7662 Trade Federation MTT 1326 pcs

 

They are all thought to be complete but are in a storage bin mixed together (I don't know how taken apart). I talked to the guy on the phone and he has a bunch of other sets, some in box (he is not a reseller or anything though - they were his son's sets) but I think he probably has everything there for the most part.

 

Obviously I am mainly going to be looking for the key minifigs and pieces.

 

He wants $250. Brickpicker used price is a shade under $475 or so. He has indicated he is willing to deal though. 

 

What do you all think? What do you aim for price wise if they aren't sure they are complete. Do you look for the minifigs, big noticeable pieces, or just take a chance?

 

By the way, these are most likely not to resell, but for me to build. So I can deal with recouping a few pieces.

We buy these type of containers every week from same kind of situation. $250 is on the high side. Check for Mega Bloks, dirt, Barbie parts, Hot Wheels, hair, old pieces of candy, crayons, dog hair, shag carpet and all kinds of stuff. Sometimes they are very clean. None are ever complete. Bring along another container and get ready to dump some or all to check for above. Mega Bloks are like cockroaches, find on, you will find more. Instructions? It's a "Got to have" or else it's just a container of bricks.  Price, $100. to 175. No instructions> $50. to 100. And most important> ASK QUESTIONS!!!

Bricks is bricks. We stopped buying containers of small sets, we have about 60 containers of mixed bricks, a lot have sets. Sorting takes time. Good Luck

The guy who listed about another title, buying sets, and damaged one's at "Dirt Cheap" sounds like a much better deal. "dirt Cheap is a Southern based Co. about 57stores in 6 states. can Google it, to get the whole list with phone #s. And to that fellow, DON'T GIVE AWAY YOUR SOURCES!!!

 

 

That was me as well. I share though - its a hobby. Everyone should try there!

 

I hope I find another investor in my area. I would love a deal buddy so I didn't have to drive everywhere - could just share sets and deals. lol

Nice score DNIIM!! Personally I would be tempted to sell the sealed sets within the next year or so to recoup investment and reinvest cash, but Maybe they keep going up in value, so it's a tough call...

 

Yeah I know. Honestly I am leaning towards selling them all, but making a really good listing and trying for absolute top dollar. I don't have to sell them now so I could wait to get as much out as possible and if they start to go up, all the better.