Hey guys,

 

I recently acquired a massive collection and I'm in the process of selling off all the completed sets. I'd like to break the used sets down for shipping reasons, but I don't have the instructions. On bricklink it seems like no big deal, but on ebay I feel the need to include instructions. Do I go through the pains of burning the pdf to a disc and ship that, or simply provide the URL of the instructions? Does it make a difference to potential buyers and my bottom line?

Just depends on the buyer I guess. I personally would provide a copy in either fashion you suggested. Doesn't seem like it would cut to much into your profits....depending on how much you paid for the lot. Good luck whichever you decide!

I've sold two sets without instructions. The rarer one sold immediately for above market value. The other one I had to lower my BIN price 20% to sell it.

I believe that Lego instructions are copyrighted, meaning that you are not supposed to sell them in any form other than the original.  I think that is why most people who sell sets without instructions simply provide links to them.  Personally I do not care if a set that I am going to build has instructions since I know where to find them, but I expect to get at least a small discount when I do not receive the original instructions with a set.

I'd just give them a link. Either way, the buyer will have to have access to a computer, and most likely have internet. Saves you time. Does it change value? Sure it does. That's partially why you can sell instructions on eBay and BrickLink for a profit. I'd generally lean towards having instructions. For un-retired midi sized sets, instructions can be about $7-$10, but  for larger and rare sets, prices can top $75!