Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | rab1234  | | Posted: | Apr 29, 2024 17:13 | | Subject: | Re: Are my prices too high? | | Viewed: | 34 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| Yes. They look too high.
In Selling, Mauro44 writes:
| | Hello, new seller here.
I just started selling here and I have some rare parts/figs. I know making
my first sale won't happen right away, but I was wondering if my prices are
alright. If you guys have any remarks please feel free to tell me 
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| Author: | rab1234 | | Posted: | Mar 28, 2024 08:39 | | Subject: | Re: Known pieces without Lego logo? (30381) | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| No there is no list.
In Help, matbrix writes:
| | Hi,
is there a list of Lego pieces known to have no Lego logo?
I have a Emperor Palpatine minifig (sw0634), all pieces are marked with the Lego
logo except the headgear (30381 - black).
I read somewhere that Lego did not include the logo on all pieces until 2013,
and since the specific piece appeared in 1999 I guess it could be original, even
if the figure itself came out in 2015.
I cannot say for sure that all pieces came from the same set, so my question
if is the hood still can be an original Lego piece - or is fake?
//Mathz
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| Author: | rab1234 | | Posted: | Mar 17, 2024 23:12 | | Subject: | Re: Fake Lego String | | Viewed: | 65 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| If the seller admitted to intentionally selling you fake Lego (which it sounds
like he did), you should report him with your evidence and his store should be
closed.
That's unacceptable and hurts the reputation of all Bricklink sellers.
In Help, bluesnose2 writes:
| | I purchased some Lego string, for what set i think is irrelevant but i thought
i was buying genuine new Lego string.
The items arrived and i could tell straight away that the strings were not Lego,
the seller eventually got back to me and admitted the string was not from Lego,
it was a generic replacement, so off a spool of some description.
So my question, do we sell fake none Lego on this site, no matter what it is?
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| Author: | rab1234 | | Posted: | Mar 16, 2024 12:16 | | Subject: | Re: Huge lot of 90s-00s Star Wars and HP | | Viewed: | 51 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| The amount of money you can expect completely depends on how much time you want
to spend on it. If you’re not interested in becoming a long term lego reseller,
you should probably use bricklink to get an idea of what used sets are selling
for (average sold price), group the sets with their correct figures, and then
sell on a local marketplace.
You can probably easily get between 50-75% of the bricklink price if you take
pics of your sets and plan to sell individually.
And yes $200 is ridiculously low. You mention ships. If that’s pirate ships and
you mean Queen Anne’s revenge or the black pearl, one ship is with double that
initial offer. Some rare Star Wars figs can also go for $50+ for a single fig.
Good luck.
In Selling, RyanJatho writes:
| | Hey guys my older brother is ready to get rid of his legos. We have like every
harry potter set, star wars sets, ships, bionicals, everything and I have no
idea where to start. They are loose sets like 95% complete and we have bins full
of loose bricks that belong to said sets.
Right now someone is offering me $200 for it all and it just seems low. Im on
mobile so its kinda hard to post everything here.
But how should I start?
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| Author: | rab1234 | | Posted: | Mar 14, 2024 16:23 | | Subject: | Re: Light Bluish Gray turning to Old Light Gray | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| This happened with a 21016 Sungnyemun set (still for sale in my store). My understanding
is that some parts were manufactured in different countries during this time.
Some of the plates are completely discolored (not partial as you would expect
from sun damage). Also, some interior parts which would not have had any exposure
to the sun are discolored. It is also limited to specific parts like 1x3 plates.
Nothing you can really do except note the differences in the listing.
In General, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | I have a couple of sets from ~15 years. They've been in storage for the past
10 years. Now, I noticed that some LBG parts have changed to Old Light Gray.
Has anyone else seen such metamorphosis ?
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| Author: | rab1234 | | Posted: | Mar 14, 2024 16:19 | | Subject: | Re: Paper sails? | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
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| My guess is the original owner (as a kid obsessed with pirate ships) had damaged
the sails (likely ripped the holes in the corners) and his parents decided to
make replacements. These do not look like Lego.
In Catalog Identification, WildBricks writes:
| | These are the exact same shape and size as the fabric sails that I purchased
in 1 big lot of LEGO. They are, what I am guessing is paper, with some sort of
plastic coating on them. I received them in a huge lot from a guy whose dad was
a diplomat in Europe and was obsessed with pirate ships as a kid. The entire
100+ pounds I got from him contained NO non-LEGO so I think these are most probably
LEGO, but can't seem to find them anywhere.
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| Author: | rab1234 | | Posted: | Mar 11, 2024 15:07 | | Subject: | Thanks for the orders! | | Viewed: | 167 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| Since it will be over a year until my next feedback brick and I just passed some
other "milestone" numbers, I just wanted to take a minute to thank everyone
who's purchased from me over the past 5 years.
3,000 orders
100 favorited
100,000 store visits
Thanks all!
(more classic space parts on the way next)
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| Author: | rab1234 | | Posted: | Mar 9, 2024 09:39 | | Subject: | Re: Used sets and brick separator | | Viewed: | 63 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| Actually, I believe the answer is no. For the same reason you don't need
to include additional plumes that came on a wheel for example. A brick separator
is not "necessary to build all the models in the instructions" As always,
if your used set listing differs from the actual Bricklink inventory, you should
note it in the description.
Complete - Set contains all parts necessary to build all of the models (including
alternate models) in the instructions but does not have to contain the original
box/packaging and/or extra parts.
In Selling, Brick_Qc writes:
| | In Selling, jbroman writes:
| | When listing used sets, do we have to include the brick separator to make it
complete?
I have a bunch of orange, but none in Dark Turquoise.
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Yup, it's in the inventory.
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| Author: | rab1234 | | Posted: | Mar 3, 2024 20:24 | | Subject: | Re: Lego Lord of The Rings Set not selling... | | Viewed: | 74 times | | Topic: | Price Guide | |
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| Not sure how you’d know what set I meant when I sold it several years ago…
In Price Guide, Ziegelmeister writes:
| | In Price Guide, rab1234 writes:
| | Someone who just wants the tower for display might pay 150-175 tops I would say.
So I’d recommend 50% off what you’re trying to get. Sometimes sets just don’t
sell for no apparent reason too. I’ve had a complete set listed as the cheapest
in the world and it sat over 2 years while others sold that were more expensive.
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I think I know the set you're referring to, and all but one of those sales
was less than yours. I think in this particular instance people are willing
to hold out. Just a hunch really.
As for the OP, with all the stuff that is missing, I think you basically have
an assembly of relatively common black bricks. The 150 price suggestion from
others seems pretty fair.
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| Author: | rab1234 | | Posted: | Mar 3, 2024 19:57 | | Subject: | Re: Lego Lord of The Rings Set not selling... | | Viewed: | 104 times | | Topic: | Price Guide | |
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| Someone who just wants the tower for display might pay 150-175 tops I would say.
So I’d recommend 50% off what you’re trying to get. Sometimes sets just don’t
sell for no apparent reason too. I’ve had a complete set listed as the cheapest
in the world and it sat over 2 years while others sold that were more expensive.
In Price Guide, JustaKhajiit writes:
| | Hello,
I have had a lego set (Lord of the Rings Tower of Orthanc 10237-1) on sale for
a couple months now, but its just not selling....
I am thinking of cutting the pirce down to around 300 euro (now it is 350 euro),
but Im not sure if it's too low for the value of the set...
The set isn't complete and is missing quite a lot of items (no tree beard,
no minifigs and accessories, no eagle ,no Original box, no instructions, no Palantir,
no "3068bpb0661", no "33009pb045" ).
I am asking for help to find a good price for this set so that it will sell.
or any other tips to make this set more appealing.
Thanks for any tips or support!
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=10237-1&name=The%20Tower%20of%20Orthanc&category=%5BThe%20Hobbit%20and%20The%20Lord%20of%20the%20Rings%5D%5BThe%20Lord%20of%20the%20Rings%5D#T=S&O={%22iconly%22:0}
PS. Sorry if this is the wrong forum to post.
(I have deleted the item a couple weeks back and now it is back up on my store,
so dont mind the list date)
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| Author: | rab1234 | | Posted: | Feb 28, 2024 13:24 | | Subject: | Re: Gummy’s are getting worse | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| I know it's been said before, but if you just set hide cancelled posts, you
will rarely see them.
I check the forum several times a day and see maybe 1 gummy post a month and
it's gone pretty quickly.
In Off Topic, Saitobricks.ca writes:
| | Just last night and this morning I witnessed well over 10 gummy posts.
Not good, maybe it’s time for another poll, but I will let Popsicle decide.
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| Author: | rab1234 | | Posted: | Feb 22, 2024 10:09 | | Subject: | Re: Can seller retaliate with negative feedback? | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Problem Order | |
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| Don't worry if you do get a negative feedback. It will not affect anything
for a buyer to get 1 negative with hundreds of positives. Especially if you
are polite in your feedback comment and response.
You should file an NSS if the seller sent you used that was advertised as new
and he's not responding. Do NOT let it slide. This just encourages him
to continue to deceive buyers and the problem continues to propagate.
Just my opinion of course.
In Problem Order, amvdamian writes:
| | Can a seller retaliate by leaving me negative feedback if I file NSS?
I bought a couple of Batman minifigs from a seller. Some are listed as NEW and
some USED.
Got my shipment, and two of the NEW minifigs came with somewhat frayed capes.
Obviously not new but these will be displayed behind a frame so I will let those
pass.
However, one of the NEW minifigs has a cracked cowl on the chin and obvious white
stress marks at the corners of the chinstrap.
I sent the seller a message through BL (now already marked as "read"
but no response. I did also send him a direct email with the photos.
I am thinking giving him a couple more days to a week to reply, and if not then
I will file a NSS case.
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| Author: | rab1234 | | Posted: | Feb 15, 2024 07:03 | | Subject: | Re: How to sell a huge collection - Need 'advice' | | Viewed: | 38 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| It depends on how much time you want to spend, but you could get between 10%
and 400% of the initial cost. Part of your problem is that you have such a large
quantity and no single “end user” is going to want it. Selling it all at once
will only be possible to a reseller who will be looking to make 3x on it at least.
Lowest to highest in my opinion:
- Take a single picture, don’t describe and throw it up on a local marketplace.
10%
- take a few good pics (including most or all figs/animals/instructions (to “prove
near completeness” on valuable sets) and list all sets that you have. 20-40%
depending on where you live (big city?)
- sell all the figs and valuable parts. This takes investigation into what parts
are in the set and what they’re worth. Then sell the rest as bulk. Maybe 75-100%
depending on themes you own.
- separate into sets and sell on local marketplace individually (50% to 150%
depending on theme, etc)
- same as above but on bricklink. Slightly more, but longer to sell.
- part out the entire collection and become a bricklink seller. Enormous time
commitment and it will take years to fully sell even if priced low. 150-400%
depending on set rarity, condition, etc.
In General, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | I have a fairly large collection, spanning over 20 years, and stored/sorted in
200+ boxes, including Technic, City, Ninjago, Bionicle, Friends, and many many
more. These include over 300 minifigs, and many unique/rare parts/sets (eg. Scorpion
Pyramid, Village Market, ...). I have little time to sort through and rebuild
all the sets. I'm looking for input as to what is the best way to sell all
at once. My initial investment was over $50k.
1. Any thoughts on how to liquidate everything ASAP?
2. Would selling everything by the pound on eBay be an option? - Not very attractive
I'm sure.
Thoughts are appreciated.
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| Author: | rab1234 | | Posted: | Jan 31, 2024 22:19 | | Subject: | Re: Unknown Classic Doctor minifig torso sticker | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
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| I just got one of these sticker sheets in a used lot with a bunch of stickers
on some (relatively) expensive knights. Unfortunately these stickers leave a
lot of residue... not sure if it will be worth trying to clean them.
In Catalog Identification, Classicsmiley writes:
| | In Catalog Identification, Rosquaqua writes:
| | Hi there, I am brand new to the Bricklink community and finding it an amazing
resource, so first off want to say thanks for eveyone's hard work.
Last week I picked up a character in amongst a large box of old lego at a charity
shop. This particular minifigure I just can't find registered on this site
or across other web resources and wondered if anyone could help identify it.
It looks same as 1978 - 1979 Classic city doctor figure perhaps the 623-1 set?
However, it has a different sticker on it which is the same design as the later
doctors with prints not stickers - the 6364 set.
I can't even find this sticker as a part either?
Any help would be gratefully received.
I'll be upfront about it, if its super rare I am thinking of selling it.
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It could be from this.
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| Author: | rab1234 | | Posted: | Jan 28, 2024 08:57 | | Subject: | Re: New “Complete” Collectible Minifig Sets? | | Viewed: | 48 times | | Topic: | Buying | |
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| Unfortunately there are a large number of sellers who think “new” means good
condition and don’t care if it’s actually been used for display (or even play).
If you didn’t receive the original packaging and all extra parts, the seller
did not ship you what you ordered. If he doesn’t make it right to your satisfaction,
you could file an NSS.
In Buying, MiniRoz writes:
| | In Buying, SylvainLS writes:
| | In Buying, MiniRoz writes:
| | When you purchase a Collectible Minifig set that is listed as “New - Complete”,
how do you feel about extra parts being included? I recently purchased about
a dozen collectible sets, and I was super disappointed when I saw that none of
the extra parts were included. That might sound petty, but hear me out - I often
buy new, complete minifig sets because they contain parts that are exclusive
to them, and I’m counting on the extras being included.
So, if the extras are not included, should the set be considered “complete”?
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New Complete should include the extras:
https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=102
… unless, it’s Sealed and it’s LEGO’s fault there’s no extras.
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They were removed from LEGO packaging and shipped in plastic bags, so can’t blame
it on them Thank you for the info; I was really uncomfortable contacting the
seller about the missing parts (I do my best to avoid confrontation on the interwebs
- I don’t know how trolls do it), but I’ll reach out and see what they say. Thank
you!!!
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| Author: | rab1234 | | Posted: | Jan 26, 2024 18:10 | | Subject: | Re: Selling condition | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| Taking a quick look at your store, you probably need to change all of these to
used. You also are not allowed to say "like new" or "new condition"
for used parts. The listings will get removed if reported.
In Selling, Evalek writes:
| | If i have a minifigure in new condition but one piece is worse condition, can
i mark it as new as all pieces are new except for one of i clearly write in the
description wich piece is used and that the rest are new.
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| Author: | rab1234 | | Posted: | Jan 16, 2024 18:00 | | Subject: | Re: Feedback 2020 | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| This would seem to help every seller who's been open since pre-2020 the equivalent
amount on average, but benefiting sellers selectively based on luck of when they
got their neutrals. In your case, you'd benefit disproportionately since
only 1 of your 5 neutrals and complaints from 2020 seems to be a USPS problem.
In Suggestions, BricksOnTheMove writes:
| | I would like to suggest we delete any Bad/neutral feedback from 2020. I have
4 bad feedback and they where in 2020 due to delay in service with USPS. This
should not be Sellers fault. This would help all Sellers if we delete ALL Neutral
feedback and Negative feedback from 2020. I care about my customers and appreciate
having positive feedback to help build my store percentage.
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| Author: | rab1234 | | Posted: | Jan 16, 2024 00:06 | | Subject: | Re: Sellers listing Used Minifigures as New | | Viewed: | 51 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| I totally agree. I will only list something as new if I personally open the sealed
bags.
In Selling, rtzx9r writes:
| | In Selling, Swatson217 writes:
| | The seller always refunds it and says they didn’t realize the condition.
In Selling, peregrinator writes:
| | In Selling, Swatson217 writes:
| | This keeps happening to me as a buyer and it does drive me crazy.
I receive used that were sold as new.
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Start an NSS, you weren't sent what you ordered.
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I’d think unless I pulled the figure out of the sealed box, it is in no way “new”.
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| Author: | rab1234 | | Posted: | Jan 15, 2024 21:04 | | Subject: | Re: Trans-Brown(Old Black) part 4488 | | Viewed: | 60 times | | Topic: | Searching | |
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| Looks like it says lego but hard to tell from your photo.
I recently came across some that had something similar to lego on the studs,
but was not.
In Searching, Kouch_Pot8o writes:
| | Has anyone ever seen any of these before or know anything about this trans-brown(old
black) Part# 4488? This color isn't listed under the known colors for this
particular part.
Sincerely,
Humbricks
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| Author: | rab1234 | | Posted: | Jan 15, 2024 20:51 | | Subject: | Re: Sellers listing Used Minifigures as New | | Viewed: | 54 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| This is why I wish there was some way for buyers to report to Bricklink admins
instances of suspected or confirmed instances of getting used when buying new.
X% and Y total number of “strikes” would lead to a suspension followed by eventual
ban.
There are a lot of obvious stores that are doing this.
In Selling, Swatson217 writes:
| | This keeps happening to me as a buyer and it does drive me crazy.
I receive used that were sold as new.
In Selling, MiniRoz writes:
| | It seems like there is an increase in sellers listings USED figs as being in
NEW condition, but they put some like “looks new” or “like new” in the comments.
When I’m buying figs for my own collection, I’ll take the time to read the comments
and it’s not a huge deal. As a seller, however, it drives me nuts. When someone
lists a used fig as new, they usually sell it for well under the 6 month average,
which obviously affects what buyers believe is the average cost for actual new
figures. I know what they’re doing goes against BrickLink’s policy, but they
either didn’t get the memo or they don’t care.
As sellers, does this drive you bananas or do you just shrug it off? Do you keep
your new figs listed at a price that maintains a reasonable profit margin, or
do you cut your losses to compete with current average prices?
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