About me and my shop!
I am an adult enthusiast that started with mostly used sets from my childhood. I built the sets when I was a young lad, set them up for display and had some great times with them (very minor play, nothing like my poor TMNT figures). All my sets were then broken down once I got older, kept and stored. Sets of which I am the original owner have always been in a smoke-free home (sorry, I've had pets).
Recently, this little hobby has allowed me to add to my stock by buying other collections! Most sets may not have the original pieces to the set but I will do my best to provide you with the quality and build experience you expect. All used sets have been recently reassembled to take photos (and to allow myself a little bit of fun). They are then disassembled and all pieces are verified against the Bricklink inventory list found on the item’s catalog page. To give some clarity to my inventory, I will add “Original Owner” to the listing of any set that has been in my possession from the time I purchased and opened the box. Any listing that does not have “Original Owner” was purchased second-hand and I can only testify to the completion of the set and quality of the pieces.
Sets marked as used are just that: used. They may have some minor play wear and the instruction manuals may not be perfect, but I will only provide pieces that are in good to excellent condition and that I would expect as a buyer myself (i.e. no major bite marks and as little fading and/or wear as possible). I will be honest with my item description and try to take photos to convey the condition of each item. Additional photos are usually available upon request but can also be found on my store’s Instagram page (link can be found in the banner on my store's home page).
I truly enjoyed LEGO growing up and I want the new owner to enjoy this “highly sophisticated interlocking brick system” as much as I did and still do! I will make every effort to ensure that the set you receive is exactly what you expect. If for whatever reason you are dissatisfied, please reach out before leaving any feedback and I will work with you to correct the problem.
Thanks again for helping me be a part of the Bricklink community and letting Derby City Bricks serve your LEGO needs!