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| | | Author: | Bakercm  | | Posted: | Jan 9, 2023 16:36 | | Subject: | Unopened 7740 train with a 'musty' box | | Viewed: | 185 times | | Topic: | Price Guide | |
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| I recently found an unopened 7740 electric intercity train set in my parents
garage. It has been in a cupboard there for 40 years, and as seen in the photos
the box has a few scratches, worn edges, and also smells a bit musty!
I would be interested to get a steer on how much or what percentage this superficial
damage to the box affects the price of an otherwise 'new' lego set.
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| | | | | Author: | legomalego | | Posted: | Jan 9, 2023 16:47 | | Subject: | Re: Unopened 7740 train with a 'musty' box | | Viewed: | 65 times | | Topic: | Price Guide | |
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| Considering it is the only new sealed box around with no sales history I think
the listing price is whatever you want it to be and the selling price is whatever
you and the buyer agree on.
Condition becomes less of a factor when there is no competition.
Nice find!!!
In Price Guide, Bakercm writes:
| | I recently found an unopened 7740 electric intercity train set in my parents
garage. It has been in a cupboard there for 40 years, and as seen in the photos
the box has a few scratches, worn edges, and also smells a bit musty!
I would be interested to get a steer on how much or what percentage this superficial
damage to the box affects the price of an otherwise 'new' lego set.
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| | | | | Author: | tonnic | | Posted: | Jan 9, 2023 16:49 | | Subject: | Re: Unopened 7740 train with a 'musty' box | | Viewed: | 63 times | | Topic: | Price Guide | |
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| In Price Guide, Bakercm writes:
| | I recently found an unopened 7740 electric intercity train set in my parents
garage. It has been in a cupboard there for 40 years, and as seen in the photos
the box has a few scratches, worn edges, and also smells a bit musty!
I would be interested to get a steer on how much or what percentage this superficial
damage to the box affects the price of an otherwise 'new' lego set.
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Nice find (I hope).
I I was the owner I would open the box.
As a potential buyer, not meaning me but someone that collects trains, I wouldn’t
‘trust’ this set.
There is a possibility that contents could be rusty, smelly, not working etc.
Years and years in a moist environment could be quite bad for these parts. Stickers
and instructions can be moisty or even covered by mold.
If the parts are still very nice you can sell these parts in ‘new’ condition
(if you want to be a seller here or at any other website). And they can be quite
valuable when looking at new parts from this set.
That is my advice, maybe others think differently.
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| | | | | Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 9, 2023 17:02 | | Subject: | Re: Unopened 7740 train with a 'musty' box | | Viewed: | 48 times | | Topic: | Price Guide | |
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| In Price Guide, Bakercm writes:
| | I recently found an unopened 7740 electric intercity train set in my parents
garage. It has been in a cupboard there for 40 years, and as seen in the photos
the box has a few scratches, worn edges, and also smells a bit musty!
I would be interested to get a steer on how much or what percentage this superficial
damage to the box affects the price of an otherwise 'new' lego set.
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Honestly auction sites are better for one offs like this where you have no idea
what the value is.
Personally I'd list it high and then come down over time, but I don't
mind sitting on stock.
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| | | | | | | Author: | SylvainLS | | Posted: | Jan 9, 2023 17:08 | | Subject: | Re: Unopened 7740 train with a 'musty' box | | Viewed: | 57 times | | Topic: | Price Guide | |
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| In Price Guide, Adjour writes:
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I don't mind sitting on stock.
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Fortunately, you’re light enough not to crush it 
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| | | | | Author: | BrickDude10 | | Posted: | Jan 9, 2023 17:28 | | Subject: | Re: Unopened 7740 train with a 'musty' box | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | Price Guide | |
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| In Price Guide, Bakercm writes:
| | I recently found an unopened 7740 electric intercity train set in my parents
garage. It has been in a cupboard there for 40 years, and as seen in the photos
the box has a few scratches, worn edges, and also smells a bit musty!
I would be interested to get a steer on how much or what percentage this superficial
damage to the box affects the price of an otherwise 'new' lego set.
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That thing is over 40 years old, and in the box brand-new must be at least $800
dollars!
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| | | | | Author: | ghyde | | Posted: | Jan 10, 2023 00:13 | | Subject: | Re: Unopened 7740 train with a 'musty' box | | Viewed: | 79 times | | Topic: | Price Guide | |
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| In Price Guide, Bakercm writes:
| | I recently found an unopened 7740 electric intercity train set in my parents
garage. It has been in a cupboard there for 40 years, and as seen in the photos
the box has a few scratches, worn edges, and also smells a bit musty!
I would be interested to get a steer on how much or what percentage this superficial
damage to the box affects the price of an otherwise 'new' lego set.
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I wold strongly recommend opening it to check condition of parts and completeness
of the set.
It will save you hassles in the long run if you properly identify the condition
of the parts inside the box. Metal parts are susceptible to rust and corrosion
and will lower the value of the box and lead to negative feedback if not stated
in the description for the item.
Cheers ...
ghyde
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| | | | | | | Author: | Bakercm | | Posted: | Jan 14, 2023 04:34 | | Subject: | Re: Unopened 7740 train with a 'musty' box | | Viewed: | 50 times | | Topic: | Price Guide | |
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| | Thanks all for the quick replies, this is a great resource for newbies. |
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| | | | | | | | | Author: | LeeGo73 | | Posted: | Jan 14, 2023 07:29 | | Subject: | Re: Unopened 7740 train with a 'musty' box | | Viewed: | 66 times | | Topic: | Price Guide | |
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| In Price Guide, Bakercm writes:
| | Thanks all for the quick replies, this is a great resource for newbies.
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also check; brickeconomy.com
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