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 Author: Dinosaur View Messages Posted By Dinosaur
 Posted: Feb 20, 2023 06:26
 Subject: Used sets value?
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Dinosaur (4)

Location:  Germany, Berlin
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On average how much does it worth for used Lego sets which have not retired or
have retired for a short time only e.g. a few years?

I want to buy some used Lego sets for fun on the secondary market. However, prices
on the secondary market could vary greatly, depending purely on thoughts of the
sellers. However, I am just asking for a reference. For example, when you see
this price e.g. cost per piece, you will probably pay for it shortly.

I know it may depend on themes. Well, How about Creator Expert, City, Star Wars?
I am only interested in these themes.
 Author: yorbrick View Messages Posted By yorbrick
 Posted: Feb 20, 2023 07:33
 Subject: Re: Used sets value?
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yorbrick (1188)

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In Buying, Dinosaur writes:
  On average how much does it worth for used Lego sets which have not retired or
have retired for a short time only e.g. a few years?

I want to buy some used Lego sets for fun on the secondary market. However, prices
on the secondary market could vary greatly, depending purely on thoughts of the
sellers. However, I am just asking for a reference. For example, when you see
this price e.g. cost per piece, you will probably pay for it shortly.

I know it may depend on themes. Well, How about Creator Expert, City, Star Wars?
I am only interested in these themes.

It depends how popular they are, how much supply and demand. If not very popular,
you can often get a recently retired used City set for about 60-70% RRP. But
a retired used Creator Expert modular could be 150% or more depending on the
demand.
 Author: rab1234 View Messages Posted By rab1234
 Posted: Feb 20, 2023 15:50
 Subject: Re: Used sets value?
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rab1234 (2011)

Location:  USA, North Carolina
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Lately, Bricklink offers the cheapest way to get a used set, unless you get really
lucky on a local purchase.

At least in the US, you see lots of local marketplace postings that say "used
set at average Bricklink price" for example. Well, why not just buy a cheaper
one on Bricklink and get the security of a 100% complete used set and Paypal
backing.

In other words, for whatever used set you're looking to purchase, just look
at what the average 6 month sold price on Bricklink is and compare that price
to the price of original MSRP (available on a site like brickset).








In Buying, Dinosaur writes:
  On average how much does it worth for used Lego sets which have not retired or
have retired for a short time only e.g. a few years?

I want to buy some used Lego sets for fun on the secondary market. However, prices
on the secondary market could vary greatly, depending purely on thoughts of the
sellers. However, I am just asking for a reference. For example, when you see
this price e.g. cost per piece, you will probably pay for it shortly.

I know it may depend on themes. Well, How about Creator Expert, City, Star Wars?
I am only interested in these themes.