Since we have the buying thread, I thought we could have a selling thread too. Let guys, and girls, let others know sets they have moved, maybe returns that they realized and the timeframe it took to get there. If this is lame, well, I guess it will fall to the depths of the forum, here goes. Sold a sealed 7199 IJ Temple of Doom for $200, purchased for $115 6 months ago I have others, but this is just to give you an idea.

ravenb99, do you use FBA ? If not, do you have people helping you pack that many sets ?

No FBA,  only ebay, I do most of it myself.  Just have everything down (been doing it since 1999).  Ship about 100-250 packages a day.  Wish it was all LEGO but unfortunately it is not.  Takes about 20 min to pack 25 advents so I love LEGO orders.  The Amazon stuff we sell is not so quick.  

 

The mail truck was literally filled with advents the past 2 days lol. 

the prices he stated are too low for FBA atm 

Correct, I monitor Amazon and price accordingly for Ebay.  Yesterday SW Advents were $68-72 so sold at $60.  Less fees for me but have to sell under Amazon.  

SW Advent at $60? Is that with shipping? If so how are is it even worth the time. Even at $30 it's only $10-$15 profit.

yes free shipping, have to nowadays to be competitive.

 

$60-5.40 ebay  - 1.50 pp - $8 average to ship  = $45  Paid anywhere from $23-30 for the ones sold so far.  So rougly $19 profit each.  In volume it adds up well.

 

Had I had them I could of sold approx 100-150 yesterday alone (based on how many I sold per hour).   So yes it was worth the time.  1 listing and multiple sales without doing anything (other than buying the product over the last few months) and packing them which is very simple for these.

 

The next batches will be sold higher as I have higher cost.  I do not hold out for the very last rush on all products.  First off its risky.  Prices are never guaranteed to reach a certain level.  They usually do but its not 100%.    Secondly I don't like to be the one that sells that much bulk at $80 or so.  You can run into more returns / possibly disgruntled customers from buyer remorse of paying $80 for a $40 set.  At $60 your customers are happy as they didn't have to hunt around for it.  Sure I'll sell some at the higher rates but prefer to do it this way.     

Sold 9476 Orc Forge that I purchased at $30 for $150 + shipping. 

Probably my best ROI yet. It just about pays for my R2 I bought yesterday. Very Happy   .

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Is eBay the best place to sell lots? I am not even sure how to do that on Amazon. I would like to group a few small sets together and sell them...just lacking direction.

I would say ebay is great for lots. I usually do them by theme and do a lot of my clearance sets that way. They're usually sets that wouldn't be worthwhile selling by itself. I try to do them at $100 levels so i can clear at least $25. I'll do a bunch of different options and then relist as they sell. The $20 superhero sets are great for these. Most are $20 with 3 minifigs and can be bought for 12-$15. Can do 5 or more in a lot and do alright. Throw a matching theme polybag in also. Gives the lot a little bonus. Even larger lots do well. Sold a lot of t1 mini cooper and sopwith lots over the summer. All were in stock but could grind $75 per lot.

401016 Toy Workshop - $25 local Kijiji pick-up

Amazon stuff is starting to pick up. I had seven orders yesterday, the big one was a Heartlake vet for $139. 

Amazon stuff is starting to pick up. I had seven orders yesterday, the big one was a Heartlake vet for $139.

Yep, Amazon knew what it was doing making November 18 the "magic" day. Stuff started moving that was sitting there for a while. And not because of unworthy sellers cut off. Stuff on eBay started moving as well.

Sold my last Kmart's $7.50 SpongeBob Glove World 3816 for $28.99 + $5.54(shipping)

Technic logging truck : $225

Tie fighter : $130

Sold my last Kmart's $7.50 SpongeBob Glove World 3816 for $28.99 + $5.54(shipping)

 

I thought I sold my $2.50 Kmart Clearance Glove Worlds too early last winter at $25

 

Sold another 10 RR polys on ebay had to raise the price as the Asian demand is high on this one.

A few more $90 Heartlake Stables and 5 X Dynamic Duo Funhouse for $300.

5x MF Vampyre Hearse, 10x MF Swamp Creature & 10x MF Mummy for

Was the set complete?

Sorry Martin, just noticed this. Yes, it (Ferris Wheel) was complete.

I just sold a 10242 Mini Cooper for $117 plus shipping.  I bought it when they first came out, and never really liked it taking up space (and money) in my inventory.  I sold the mini polybag that came with it a while back.  Between the two, I figure I netted about $28 profit.

Sold 9476 Orc Forge that I purchased at $30 for $150 + shipping. 

Probably my best ROI yet. It just about pays for my R2 I bought yesterday. Very Happy   .

 That is a great mark up. Well done. I hope I get something near that when I sell.

Sold 10193 MMV for $170.  Apparently I'm signed up for GSP because it's going to Canada. 

Technic logging truck : $225

Tie fighter : $130

This is great!

Technic logging truck : $225

Tie fighter : $130

I bailed on my TIE's way too early.  Never would have thought they would have taken off like this. 

I bailed on my TIE's way too early.  Never would have thought they would have taken off like this. 

They're regularly featured in the new Star Wars cartoon and there are no such sets in stores, not even for action figures. I'm dreaming of a Tie-funded Christmas......

Tie fighter : $130

this is on amazon?

only seeing for $90-99 on ebay.

this is on amazon?

only seeing for $90-99 on ebay.

yes

They're regularly featured in the new Star Wars cartoon and there are no such sets in stores, not even for action figures. I'm dreaming of a Tie-funded Christmas......

Hasbro released the Inquisitor's Prototype Tie (in this week's episode) that will fit the 3 3/4" figs.

It's pretty cool.

They're regularly featured in the new Star Wars cartoon and there are no such sets in stores, not even for action figures. I'm dreaming of a Tie-funded Christmas......

Hasbro released the Inquisitor's Prototype Tie (in this week's episode) that will fit the 3 3/4" figs.

It's pretty cool.

Hasbro released the Inquisitor's Prototype Tie (in this week's episode) that will fit the 3 3/4" figs.

It's pretty cool.

 

I already have one I bought as a XMas present for my son. I was able to get a Tie Prototype and Phantom on BOGO 40% off w/ Saturday 10% gift card day.  The LEGO Tie Prototype will be out next year.

 

I offloaded half of my 9492 stash for $100 each on EBay and I have the other half listed at $120 right now.  I only paid $24.50 each for them, but I wish I would have picked up the other 40 I left behind at that price.