I have just the opposite problem with my Amazon orders.  Always shipping to the west coast from Ohio.  I hate how it eats away at my profit. 

I also have the same issue - seems like I'm always shipping to Silicon Valley (Menlo Park, Mountain View) from western MA.  One thing I have started to do is reprice my stuff throughout the day.  Early in the morning east cost time, I drop prices by a few bucks and then raise the prices again around 6-7 pm . Definitely seeing an improvement in shipping and also increased sale volume which I wasn't expecting.  Thanks to exciter1 for this strategy.  

 

Edited August 21, 201510 yr by cladner

I also have the same issue - seems like I'm always shipping to Silicon Valley (Menlo Park, Mountain View) from western MA.  One thing I have started to do is reprice my stuff throughout the day.  Early in the morning east cost time, I drop prices by a few bucks and then raise the prices again around 6-7 pm . Definitely seeing an improvement in shipping and also increased sale volume which I wasn't expecting.  Thanks to exciter1 for this strategy.  

 

Yep, pull the rug out from under them while they're sleeping.

I also have the same issue - seems like I'm always shipping to Silicon Valley (Menlo Park, Mountain View) from western MA.  One thing I have started to do is reprice my stuff throughout the day.  Early in the morning east cost time, I drop prices by a few bucks and then raise the prices again around 6-7 pm . Definitely seeing an improvement in shipping and also increased sale volume which I wasn't expecting.  Thanks to exciter1 for this strategy.  

 

are you repricing on ebay or amazon. Seems like a lot of work. I assume you focus on doing this for bigger and heavier sets?

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I've had a much higher % of orders go to CA than any other state. I wonder if FBA would be better in this situation. B/c of the shipping allowance most of the time it's far to low to cover costs to ship across the us.

I mitigate this somewhat by setting my price a bit higher, then using the "best offer" feature.  I know that if someone is wanting to buy a Batcave in NY vs CA...I am willing to cut the CA guy a break since shipping will be lower.  If someone wants to pay my full asking price (which they do sometimes...which is weird to me) then so be it.  I am getting 10-15% higher anyways.

I could use "calculate shipping" too, I guess.  But my way works well for me.  Still hate shipping cross country though.

I sold two Grand Emporiums for $290 cash each via CL.  My last two.  Goodbye my friends, you have done me well.  

are you repricing on ebay or amazon. Seems like a lot of work. I assume you focus on doing this for bigger and heavier sets?

amazon.  i only do this for the sets that are "moving" and seem to be selling - could be a smaller or a larger set.

its very easy to reprice inventory with amazon.  I only sell about 50 different sets.  manage inventory page, just change the prices and hit save all.

 

Edited August 22, 201510 yr by cladner

Bulk purge continues. Sold about 5 lbs of Star Wars Lego from sets 4504 and 6210. No figures or instructions included for $66 + shipping. The mountain is slowly shrinking. 

I sold two Grand Emporiums for $290 cash each via CL.  My last two.  Goodbye my friends, you have done me well.  

too early my friend.  

Sold my last 3368 Space Centre for 175 euro excl. shipping.

Sorry to see the last one go. One of my biggest success sets in my short reseller career so far.

 

Just trying to free up some $$$/space.  All sales on BL with buyer paid shipping last couple of weeks.

10226 X1 $148

70404 X1 $150 (buy in $50)

A pancaked 10218 $185

9398 X1 $195 ($160)

9468 x3 $137 each ($25 tru -> SAH price match)

Last 9493 X1 $110 ($42)

too early my friend.  

Depends how he uses the funds, could be a better move than holding.

Just sold MIB 10199 winter toy store for $140 eBay. Live auction. Paid $40 for the set so still good ROI but almost half of what it would have sold for a week ago. I think I have 1 more of these left but I can't find it in my mountain of Lego boxes. 

 

Amazon
Mystery Machine - $55
City: Logging truck - $58
SW: Droid Escape - $53
SW: 7913 Clone Trooper Battle Pack - $44

EBay
SW: Republic Gunship - $180
Creator: Family House - $100
 

too early my friend.  

Too early for you, but the right time for him.

too early my friend.  

Too early for you, but the right time for him.

These are a bit late but here, these were sold on my eBay store

Lego Harry Potter 4737: 54$ (CAD)

Lego Star Wars 8017: 75$ (CAD)

Edited August 22, 201510 yr by LSgames101
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Yeah... everybody has a different strategy and situation. 

Hence, If lego would present the next modular being a GE 1.1 he sold it just in time.

Edited August 22, 201510 yr by Ciglione

9464 x3 $40ea

9461 $16

7915 $10

9464 x3 $40ea

9461 $16

7915 $10

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I sold two of these sets today on eBay. I wonder why the sudden run?

I sold 4 Wolverine's Chopper Showdowns (6866) for £60 each, bought for £10 each, though I'm quite worried about the speed they sold after having them in my Bricklink store for quite some time!!! I can see this set appreciating after the Deadpool movie is released. What are the chances of Lego releasing another Deadpool minifig? I get that he's popular, but with the movie being so adult oriented, might be a bit risque for TLG!!!

 

Too early for you, but the right time for him.

 

Too early for you, but the right time for him.

Thanks, Alpine.  I really do have limited room to store sets and unfortunately I only have my closet to work with.  I'm planning on buying another Pet Shop and maybe a Palace Cinema and then I may use the money for some other things that I need.  Plus, I gave the wifey some money as well.  It's the first time I've been able to do that and I wanted to show her that this Lego investing wasn't a waste of time.

Believe it or not:

 

LEGO The Lone Ranger Constitution Train Chase (79111)

 

I even made some money! Very small money but honestly I'm happy that I sold it without losing money.

I sold 4 Wolverine's Chopper Showdowns (6866) for £60 each, bought for £10 each, though I'm quite worried about the speed they sold after having them in my Bricklink store for quite some time!!! I can see this set appreciating after the Deadpool movie is released. What are the chances of Lego releasing another Deadpool minifig? I get that he's popular, but with the movie being so adult oriented, might be a bit risque for TLG!!!

I think the chances of getting another Deadpool minifig is a lot greater than the chances of not...

Are those Amazon prices in America cuz those are nowhere close to actual buy box. Amazon selling droid gunship for 37.99 and MM under 50$

Are those Amazon prices in America cuz those are nowhere close to actual buy box. Amazon selling droid gunship for 37.99 and MM under 50$

Are those Amazon prices in America cuz those are nowhere close to actual buy box. Amazon selling droid gunship for 37.99 and MM under 50$

Yep, lucky I guess.  Just sold another Droid Escape for $53.

They must want you to raise your prices and enjoy the ride.

Edited August 22, 201510 yr by exciter1