February 2016 Polybag Availability Update

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Sorry if there's a post like this already. I searched but polybag comes up in so many threads its hard to see! I was thinking of getting polybags to sell. I'm not really looking for huge profit, mostly it seemed like a good idea for building up my eBay feedback. So I don't need to be super profitable but of course I don't want to lose money with shipping, etc. How do you know what bags will do well (obviously like anything theres no sure thing but any idea what does decent vs what js pretty much always a flop). They are hard to search for since they are random. How long do they usually last? Is there any general tips you could give?

Thanks for the quick replies!

They are growing on me, but no TRU by me and it seems target is the only place that stocks any

I'm not a big polybag fan.

If there is a promotion and I really like the minifigure then I will collect the minifigure but since it is for my personal use I will open the polybag!!! ;-)

The non-minifigure-polybags do not interest me whatsoever...

 

I only have 3 polysbags as smallest part of my LEGO investment namely chrome TC-14 and chrome Darth Vader (2x).

If they do not perform well enough I still can use them as small gift or sell them without losing money.

 

As for the polybags that you get for free I think there is no point in arguing that those are free money.

Personally I wouldn't bother to buy them though.

Hi Guys

 

So I stopped at KMart last week and noticed the 40% off so I loaded my cart up with polybags which was the only lego on clearance, I picked up 

 

Creator 30187 Fast Car  $3.52 each x 8

City 30228 Police ATV  $3.52 each x 7

DC Super Heroes Ultimate Spider-Man Glider 30302  $4.02 each  x 8 

 

So I dropped the best part of $100 on this lot, whats the verdict? I didn't really think this buy out too well, should I return them and invest in something else or keep them?

 

Thanks 

 

Stu

Hi Guys

So I stopped at KMart last week and noticed the 40% off so I loaded my cart up with polybags which was the only lego on clearance, I picked up

Creator 30187 Fast Car $3.52 each x 8

City 30228 Police ATV $3.52 each x 7

DC Super Heroes Ultimate Spider-Man Glider 30302 $4.02 each x 8

So I dropped the best part of $100 on this lot, whats the verdict? I didn't really think this buy out too well, should I return them and invest in something else or keep them?

Thanks

Stu

Unfortunately at those buy in prices you won't make much if anything selling them. Also while polybags are very easy to ship it is still alot of work. Selling in packs is an option but usually for army builder type sets. I usually only buy polybags at sub 2.00 prices unless they are really special.

30187 fast car- I like the set but without a minifigure this isnt going to have much growth I think.

30228 atv- way to generic and every other month there is a new flavor of atv

30302 spidey glider- this one could make some money down the road. No exclusive minifigure so this one is only really for collectors.

Overall I would return them all. If you need to cut your teeth selling and get some feedback these would do it and you would get your money back eventually. But after fees, shipping supplies, and time. Just not much in it. Don't worry too much about it man. I think all of us have made the same overzealous purchases. Just learn from it and move on.

Thank you so much BT, appreciate your comments, will just return them when I have the time and get them and invest in something else.  Have learnt from this one!

I live in an area w no TRU or Lego store, our target is about the only place that carries polybags consistently (at checkouts)? They have had the same couple of polybags for months and was wondering what the turnover is? Swap out every few months?

(FYI they have a mini tumbler, a chima one, mini SW emperors ship and the city helicopter)

As far as I can tell, those polys mostly depend on demands at each store. I have seen stores with mini TIE FIGHTER polys at the checkout lanes :D

Depends on the availability of the polybag except. For example, My targets are still carrying the TIe Fight Polybag that has been out for years.

 

They had the Galaxy Squad set for at least a year, and the Helictoper and Chima one as well.

 

So I'd be thinking more in terms of years than months.

I've seen polys disappear for months and suddenly reappear with a shelf full.

Mine had the TIE Fighter polybag forever....now it's The Tumbler. Some linger for what feels like an eternity yet others come & go at the drop of a hat.

Yea our target has had the same three all summer

Howdy all,

 

A friend of mine is planning a trip to the States soon, and I'm asking him to see if he can bring me back some Polybags, so wondering which retailers I should get him to check out.

 

Thanks in advance.

target- at the checkout and sometimes seasonal or discount areas

Awesome, thanks.  Any idea on what sort of pricing he should expect (I don't want him overpaying)?

want to say $3.99 but it's been awhile. no more then $4.99

edit: if they go to a actual lego store they some time have seasonal polys or even more rare past promo polys. most are 5 bucks some of the seasonal ones can go higher

Edited November 12, 201411 yr by brickcrazyhouse

You'e a gem, thanks

Some Walmarts and most Toys R Us' carry polybags just as well and typical pricing is $3.99 with highest I have seen is $4.99 like Brickcrazyhouse stated.

Anyone else got anything further to add before I send my mate hunting?

Toys R Us will have Rocket Raccoon polybag as a promo starting on Sunday. It's usually spend $x and receive one free, but sometimes are placed out on the shelf. If so, you'll surely want your associate to grab those.

Edited November 14, 201411 yr by imirish11

Toys R Us will have Rocket Raccoon polybag as a promo starting on Sunday. It's usually spend $x and receive one free, but sometimes are placed out on the shelf. If so, you'll surely want your associate to grab those.

I scoped out my TRU today to see if they put them out early. No joy. Are they going to be available for purchase directly or held behind counter and only get one if $XXX is spent?

I scoped out my TRU today to see if they put them out early. No joy. Are they going to be available for purchase directly or held behind counter and only get one if $XXX is spent?

It says directly on the back of polybag 'Not for sale" and shows 'promo' on the register when it's scanned at the register, so this leads me to think it's spend $x, but even if that's the promo, they may ring up for individual sale anyway like Bricktober did, and we know there's stores that don't know any better and place them on shelves. I was able to score a few today from a very kind cashier.

I usually take these to the post office and pay 2.32.

Is there a way to print the labels through ebay at that cost or cheaper? Thanks.

Yes. In your "Your eBay item sold!" e-mail, click the "Print Shipping Label" button or click "Print Shipping Label" link next to payment in Paypal. Lowest is $1.93 online and includes tracking. There are multiple ways to get there, these are just two ways.

Edited December 2, 201411 yr by minicoopers11

you should be charging $2 per poly.

firstclass is $1.94 across the board. (2oz)

If you charge "calculated shipping" your buyer will pay less and then you'll pay more due to +$ for tracking. (Not a big deal for promo or after holiday polys)

 

yes you should be printing your labels through ebay. You can also print on paper at home and use free pouch at post office.