How can you cut down on the amount of money you spend on the hobby and, instead, using that money for LEGO investment?

Ask congress/parliament, we all know they`re experts on budgeting 

How can you cut down on the amount of money you spend on the hobby and, instead, using that money for LEGO investment?

I think that's one benefit of parting out sets. You can build the set if you want, and then sell it, and move on to the next build

Hand over all financial desisions to the wife/gf.

I think that's one benefit of parting out sets. You can build the set if you want, and then sell it, and move on to the next build

 

This is also a good reason to buy and sell used sets. I get to build them, and enjoy that fun, then sell them and move on.

Invest in something you don't like, problem solved.

It's like smoking...don't start

I built my batman scuba with penguin today... going to try and wait a few days before I build the helicopter with man-bat... see I f I can make the Riddler chase and joker steam roller last a couple of weeks.

I have admitted I have a problem though. All 4 sets have already been listed as "used" in my brickfolio.

There's got to be some sort of 7 steps program...

There's got to be some sort of 7 steps program...

7 steps ?  someone hasn't ever been forced into rehab

I'd never get into any hard stuff though, the crack-cocaine that are my marvel avengers sets, I built a jabba's palace, coz my mate did it and said give it a try.

The problems getting bad, when I order 4 sets sets from amazon I hope one has a bit of a damaged box so I have an excuse to open it and build it.

I had to delete the web address for argos from my computer for that reason alone....

How about find some hot dates and eventually you will give up on playing Lego?

7 steps ? someone hasn't ever been forced into rehab

They tried... But I said no, no no.

How about find some hot dates and eventually you will give up on playing Lego?

But then the hot dates like Lego... Wait, wouldn't that be a dream come true?

But then the hot dates like Lego... Wait, wouldn't that be a dream come true?

 

My wife keeps beating me to the sets that I want to build.  So, it's kinda a wash.  She loves it, I love that she loves it, she's been an enabler, but, I haven't gotten to build the sets I want to build!

Self control about sums it up. If you have convinced your self that you're investing then each time you open one and build it , take that requisit amount of money toss it in a trash can and light it on fire. That will cure your addiction. If you want to build something i suggest trackind down something used only. I am itching to build the death star. So i will probably start looking for a used one. My daughter would love that build, take our time nice and slow.

Attend LA. seek professional help

For most of the sets I want to build, I don't find a significant discount on used when factoring in things like VIP points/Discover cash back/catching sales etc.

I have bought many LEGO sets within the past six months and you need to restrain yourself, that is all. Think about the bigger picture. Perhaps, flip a few sets to pay for your hobby, but business should come first!

 

My ex-girlfriend loves building them and when she comes over, she knows best to ask first if there are any sets she can build... I love SW and I have to limit which sets can be played and displayed, otherwise, I'd be broke. LOL

 

If you find a super awesome deal on sets you are interested in then take the plunge and treat yourself to one or find a great deal on used sets?

You could just buy the minifigures and use the bricks you already have to build. If you need more, the bricks in used bulk or PAB walls.

Pick a set every six months that you think needs a bit of expanding and then do that.  Take your time to think about what you want expand.  Use the set, extra LEGO around the house, PAB and other sets that you might only need one or two things from that you can then part out.  Last summer/fall I expanded on the Hobbit: Unexpected Journey, recreating the dwarf dinner scene, adding rooms and scenery.  I sold off the Hobbit sets that I only used a figure or two from.  Now, thru the summer I'm working on an expanded Batcave using the Batman sets.  This will be a little more expensive as I'm keeping a lot of the new figures (Nightwing, Tim Drake Robin, Damien Wayne Robin, Batgirl) and Bat vehicles......but I'll still sell off most of the villian mini-figs and vehicles.  As an added bonus, I'm also working on a Bat-tank to put in the Batcave.....'> ..... I think planning an involved MOC project (particularly if you already have a stockpile of loose LEGO) helps keep the "urges" down.

I have bought many LEGO sets within the past six months and you need to restrain yourself, that is all. Think about the bigger picture. Perhaps, flip a few sets to pay for your hobby, but business should come first!

My ex-girlfriend loves building them and when she comes over, she knows best to ask first if there are any sets she can build... I love SW and I have to limit which sets can be played and displayed, otherwise, I'd be broke. LOL

If you find a super awesome deal on sets you are interested in then take the plunge and treat yourself to one or find a great deal on used sets?

wait why is your ex touching your lego

wait why is your ex touching your lego

intervention time!

wait why is your ex touching your lego

Slightly more interesting question - what is his current girlfriend doing, while his ex touching his Lego...