Is there any such illness as too much lego, or randomly buying up collections
just to have them sit in boxes in a basement?
Thinks about the 8-10,000 pounds of bricks sitting in my basement… Nah. It’s
probably fine.
YES YES YES. We have the same evil lego man in our heads saying the same thing.
Right now in this basement.....I would have about 1200lbs of my own bulk unsorted.
I have 2 1/2 large totes of minifigs unsorted and maybe 2500 sets unsorted.
I do have excel spreadsheets on it all lol. Just entering things on bricklink
tilts my brain.
I think I have 1000 sets on bricklink and maybe 200 minifigs.
In the last month I have bought about 285 sets from liquidators and only sold
180ish to parts people. To be clear these transactions have nothing to do with
Bricklink, but many did go to people who have bricklink accounts for there inventories.
My other place is worse, its walls of boxes stuffed with sets.
So....... is Lego in balance when it is all sorted or when there are equal
portions of sorted and unsorted? Like do I need to keep the Zen and Anti Zen
in their own Zen balance.
Lego Zen Inception?
Oooooooooooooooh there's a mental rabbit hole.
In General, ScubaSteve writes:
Is there any such illness as too much lego, or randomly buying up collections
just to have them sit in boxes in a basement?
So....... is Lego in balance when it is all sorted or when there are equal
portions of sorted and unsorted? Like do I need to keep the Zen and Anti Zen
in their own Zen balance.
Indeed, when all is sorted, the source of Zen is dried up.
But you’re also assuming the Zen and the Anti Zen are directly proportional to
the quantity of sorted and unsorted parts.
What if 1 sorted part was worth 2 unsorted parts? Or the opposite? Where’s
the balance?
So....... is Lego in balance when it is all sorted or when there are equal
portions of sorted and unsorted? Like do I need to keep the Zen and Anti Zen
in their own Zen balance.
Indeed, when all is sorted, the source of Zen is dried up.
But you’re also assuming the Zen and the Anti Zen are directly proportional to
the quantity of sorted and unsorted parts.
What if 1 sorted part was worth 2 unsorted parts? Or the opposite? Where’s
the balance?
Lego Zen Inception?
Oooooooooooooooh there's a mental rabbit hole.
Bunny, bunny?
Assuming value overrides one's emotions. Which a pile of lego is always a
pile of lego until a buyer pays you.
I need that cool rabbit hole pic on a Tshirt! Official attire for Lego Anonymous.
God, I need that cool cave pick from Transformers (The last knight) where the
Dragon lived. I am way past a bunny hole. I am a special kind of retarded.
So....... is Lego in balance when it is all sorted or when there are equal
portions of sorted and unsorted? Like do I need to keep the Zen and Anti Zen
in their own Zen balance.
Lego Zen Inception?
Oooooooooooooooh there's a mental rabbit hole.
In General, ScubaSteve writes:
Is there any such illness as too much lego, or randomly buying up collections
just to have them sit in boxes in a basement?
I can’t afford another house: I’m getting LEGO instead!
Yes well Lego is in the standard costs of living in my home too.
A friend of mine a few months ago showed me his profit/loss statement for his
lego.
On it was 1950.00 per month for 2 storage units, this cost gradually increased
over the years.
He was concerned about cutting his costs. You should have seen the look on his
face when I suggested to him he buy a house with a mortgage for 1800.00 a month
with a walkout basement. Retain the basement for storage and rent the remaining
property for 2200.00 a month lmao.
True story! He bought a 2nd house the following month.
I can’t afford another house: I’m getting LEGO instead!
Yes well Lego is in the standard costs of living in my home too.[…]
That reminds me of this “joke” (more a parable):
A Rolls-Royce, a Porsche, and a 2CV have an accident together.
The Rollls-Royce’s owner get out from the back seat and says: “Ah, well, there
goes a week of profits.”
The Porsche’s driver says: “Oh, an entire month of wages gone!”
The 2CV’s owner cries and says: “Are you joking? It’s 3 years of salary!”
And the other two: “Who in their right mind buys such expensive cars?!”
A Rolls-Royce, a Porsche, and a 2CV have an accident together.
The Rollls-Royce’s owner get out from the back seat and says: “Ah, well, there
goes a week of profits.”
The Porsche’s driver says: “Oh, an entire month of wages gone!”
The 2CV’s owner cries and says: “Are you joking? It’s 3 years of salary!”
And the other two: “Who in their right mind buys such expensive cars?!”
Haha. The 2CV was a cool car. Cheap, funny, and mostly very reliable. Driving
them was an adventure.
Here, in the german language area they were called "Ente" (duck) and
there were a lot of them. Was an alternative to the classic VW Beetle.
[…]
Haha. The 2CV was a cool car. Cheap, funny, and mostly very reliable. Driving
them was an adventure.
Here, in the german language area they were called "Ente" (duck) and
there were a lot of them. Was an alternative to the classic VW Beetle.
Well, the purpose was to make a “people’s car” and at about the same date
as the Beetle (around 1937).
Able to cross a plowed field without breaking eggs in a basket (true specs!).
It’s also the epitome of Citroën’s suspension: a bit of fabric between two metal
bars and you’re still comfortable.
The reverse of Renault: even high-end cars are “hard on your bottom.” (There
is a split in France: you are either Renault or Citroën. Guess where I am )
[…]
Haha. The 2CV was a cool car. Cheap, funny, and mostly very reliable. Driving
them was an adventure.
Here, in the german language area they were called "Ente" (duck) and
there were a lot of them. Was an alternative to the classic VW Beetle.
Well, the purpose was to make a “people’s car” and at about the same date
as the Beetle (around 1937).
Able to cross a plowed field without breaking eggs in a basket (true specs!).
It’s also the epitome of Citroën’s suspension: a bit of fabric between two metal
bars and you’re still comfortable.
The reverse of Renault: even high-end cars are “hard on your bottom.” (There
is a split in France: you are either Renault or Citroën. Guess where I am )
[…]
Haha. The 2CV was a cool car. Cheap, funny, and mostly very reliable. Driving
them was an adventure.
Here, in the german language area they were called "Ente" (duck) and
there were a lot of them. Was an alternative to the classic VW Beetle.
Well, the purpose was to make a “people’s car” and at about the same date
as the Beetle (around 1937).
Able to cross a plowed field without breaking eggs in a basket (true specs!).
It’s also the epitome of Citroën’s suspension: a bit of fabric between two metal
bars and you’re still comfortable.
The reverse of Renault: even high-end cars are “hard on your bottom.” (There
is a split in France: you are either Renault or Citroën. Guess where I am )
Like Mercedes or BMW here, respectively in Germany. (i miss my '78 Merc,
best car i ever had)
Citroën’s suspension in the 70s to 90s was awesome for comfort. Like the couch
at home. Driving, well... yeah, comfi, but not really sporty (and back then sporty
driving was still possible)
I remember, my dad had at some time a beetle, customized with a Citroën driver
seat. That one was fun.
French cars are good. I had a small Citroën AX in the early 90s, not really great,
but cheap and reliable.
Since '93 i drive Renault Twingo's, i am on my third now. Their price
perfomance ratio was fantastic. More than enough space for my 1,90 and no probs
at all.
A new one is due, unfortunately the actual one is so great.
I can’t afford another house: I’m getting LEGO instead!
Pfft… you think you can’t afford a house? Try buying one here, even without a
Lego problem you can’t do it.
What? It’s Canada, you just take your axe, fell a couple trees, and build your
cabin in the woods!
(It’ll be snuggled deep in the woods, and you’ll see squirrels on the doorstep,
and the door’ll have no key, because there’s nothing to steal 🎶
https://youtu.be/23nrq5RBMnk )
I can’t afford another house: I’m getting LEGO instead!
Pfft… you think you can’t afford a house? Try buying one here, even without a
Lego problem you can’t do it.
What? It’s Canada, you just take your axe, fell a couple trees, and build your
cabin in the woods!
(It’ll be snuggled deep in the woods, and you’ll see squirrels on the doorstep,
and the door’ll have no key, because there’s nothing to steal 🎶
https://youtu.be/23nrq5RBMnk )
I can’t afford another house: I’m getting LEGO instead!
Pfft… you think you can’t afford a house? Try buying one here, even without a
Lego problem you can’t do it.
What? It’s Canada, you just take your axe, fell a couple trees, and build your
cabin in the woods!
Uhh, no unless you like huge fines and jail time(I can do that but not everyone)
(It’ll be snuggled deep in the woods, and you’ll see squirrels on the doorstep,
and the door’ll have no key, because there’s nothing to steal 🎶
https://youtu.be/23nrq5RBMnk )
I can’t afford another house: I’m getting LEGO instead!
Pfft… you think you can’t afford a house? Try buying one here, even without a
Lego problem you can’t do it.
What? It’s Canada, you just take your axe, fell a couple trees, and build your
cabin in the woods!
Uhh, no unless you like huge fines and jail time(I can do that but not everyone)
(It’ll be snuggled deep in the woods, and you’ll see squirrels on the doorstep,
and the door’ll have no key, because there’s nothing to steal 🎶
https://youtu.be/23nrq5RBMnk )
I can’t afford another house: I’m getting LEGO instead!
Pfft… you think you can’t afford a house? Try buying one here, even without a
Lego problem you can’t do it.
What? It’s Canada, you just take your axe, fell a couple trees, and build your
cabin in the woods!
Uhh, no unless you like huge fines and jail time(I can do that but not everyone)
(It’ll be snuggled deep in the woods, and you’ll see squirrels on the doorstep,
and the door’ll have no key, because there’s nothing to steal 🎶
https://youtu.be/23nrq5RBMnk )
I can’t afford another house: I’m getting LEGO instead!
Pfft… you think you can’t afford a house? Try buying one here, even without a
Lego problem you can’t do it.
What? It’s Canada, you just take your axe, fell a couple trees, and build your
cabin in the woods!
Uhh, no unless you like huge fines and jail time(I can do that but not everyone)
(It’ll be snuggled deep in the woods, and you’ll see squirrels on the doorstep,
and the door’ll have no key, because there’s nothing to steal 🎶
https://youtu.be/23nrq5RBMnk )
Are you kidding? What about my Lego?
Some lego sets are literally worth there weight in gold
I can’t afford another house: I’m getting LEGO instead!
Pfft… you think you can’t afford a house? Try buying one here, even without a
Lego problem you can’t do it.
What? It’s Canada, you just take your axe, fell a couple trees, and build your
cabin in the woods!
Uhh, no unless you like huge fines and jail time(I can do that but not everyone)
(It’ll be snuggled deep in the woods, and you’ll see squirrels on the doorstep,
and the door’ll have no key, because there’s nothing to steal 🎶
https://youtu.be/23nrq5RBMnk )
Are you kidding? What about my Lego?
Some lego sets are literally worth there weight in gold
and some parts are worth many x their weight in gold
I can’t afford another house: I’m getting LEGO instead!
Pfft… you think you can’t afford a house? Try buying one here, even without a
Lego problem you can’t do it.
What? It’s Canada, you just take your axe, fell a couple trees, and build your
cabin in the woods!
Uhh, no unless you like huge fines and jail time(I can do that but not everyone)
(It’ll be snuggled deep in the woods, and you’ll see squirrels on the doorstep,
and the door’ll have no key, because there’s nothing to steal 🎶
https://youtu.be/23nrq5RBMnk )
Are you kidding? What about my Lego?
Some lego sets are literally worth there weight in gold
and some parts are worth many x their weight in gold
I can’t afford another house: I’m getting LEGO instead!
Pfft… you think you can’t afford a house? Try buying one here, even without a
Lego problem you can’t do it.
What? It’s Canada, you just take your axe, fell a couple trees, and build your
cabin in the woods!
(It’ll be snuggled deep in the woods, and you’ll see squirrels on the doorstep,
and the door’ll have no key, because there’s nothing to steal 🎶
https://youtu.be/23nrq5RBMnk )
I use to feed all my wild squirrels but a bobcat came and ate most of them
I can’t afford another house: I’m getting LEGO instead!
Pfft… you think you can’t afford a house? Try buying one here, even without a
Lego problem you can’t do it.
Yes it is sad in Canada rents and home prices have doubled since 2022, whilst
wages have remained the same and taxes and costs of living have increased.
Is there any such illness as too much lego, or randomly buying up collections
just to have them sit in boxes in a basement?
Basement? You mean someone here does not have Lego in every room of the house?
Time to go shopping!
lol, well my other house's basement is full of boxes of new lego sets.
Where I live has the Bricklink store and a basement full of new sets ready for
shipping and a bedroom full of boxes of sets people are likely to buy to replenish
my basement store.
The main floor of the house has several sets displayed such as Titantic, various
pirate ships and boats etc.
I did recently count as best I could how many new/sealed lego sets I had. Yes......I
have lego issues!
I do not allow lego on the 3rd floor of the house.
Shopping yes yes yes yes........it is now Starwars double points time!
Canada, Alberta
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