🧱 Tips For Buying Bulk Lego! 🧱
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- We take a look at some tips and tricks on how I purchase bulk LEGO!
Please know that I am NOT an expert in purchasing and everyone should do what they feel is best when purchasing from online sellers! I just wanted to share a few things I look for shopping online and hopefully help people get started with this part of their LEGO hobby!
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marketplace is the best, recently bought a 40 lb bin of lego for $60, you can do the math but with some negotiation you can really finesse some parents trying to get rid of their kids' old lego
Totally! I have definitely had luck with Marketplace! It’s sometimes right place right time too when it comes to those REALLY sweet bargains too. Like you said, finding those folks who just want it out of their house. Thanks for watching Vinny!
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Something tells me a lot of the bulk sellers are people who themselves bought large quantities, bulk etc. Picked out the value parts. And are now left with a lot of inventory that has limited per piece value and/or low demand.
So instead of trying to maintain that inventory they just offload it to keep down costs on storing large volumes.
Bingo. I think you’re 100% correct. After you spend a little time searching around, you really start to sift those out. Generally they know the cost they should charge per pound, they have multiple and/or repeating listings constantly and then other little things like how they take photos, mentioning there are no minifigs, the Lego has been cleaned and sorted etc.
My first couple of bulk purchases, I didn’t really know much about that but now I am much more picky about how much I spend per piece and purchasing from folks who might not really know what they have or even care. Much more likely to find gems that way!
The only reason why I do sometimes keep the bulk, is because I like moc building, and sometimes want to part retired sets together, so having a sizeable and varied collection of parts is important
Just bought 52lbs for $20 on the marketplace. Tying to figure out the cost per piece. Seemed like a good deal
That’s a fantastic deal! It’s roughly 300 pieces per pound of Lego. 52 * 300 divided by the $20. That’s .001 cents per piece! Absolutely phenomenal even if there is a chunk of non Lego or other junk.
My experience: You should be patient and not jump at the first offer. It's worth waiting until something suitable is offered nearby so that you can drive there and examine the stones on site. You may then be able to negotiate the selling price down a bit, especially if you pay in cash. I've already been able to buy a few bundles cheaply and also avoided making bad purchases a few times.
Thank you Chris! This is sound advice. The deals will come!
Good tips for buying anything online!
Thanks Zelda! :)
So what do you do with any unwanted non-Lego blocks that make their way into the loose Lego you've purchased?
Into the recycle bin! With the small random amount that I end up getting, I can’t really bother doing anything else with them.
I plan to collect them then donate locally. Just because it is not Lego does not mean someone cannot enjoy playing with it!
That’s a great idea!
Brother I m from India...how cam i buy it?
This video is absolutely geared more toward how I would find bulk in the US and Canada. Unfortunately I am completely unfamiliar with used Lego sources in India.
Thanks, I'd been wondering about this.
Absolutely! I actually look forward to making another video like this in the future with more things I’ve learned and talk about other places online that aren’t exactly bulk but maybe how to navigate for acquiring parts!
Was so close on getting a 70lb lot for 140 but just couldn’t pull the trigger
Yeah that’s a screaming deal for sure! But also 70 pounds of Lego is a ton and you have to have the space and time to go through all of it! 🫣
Very informative!
Glad to hear mmmizzle! Thanks for watching!
Awesome video. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Thanks Chris!!!
if i see duplo i think about more rare parts because they probaly didnt check what they had.
Meaning you think there’s more opportunity for rare parts if you see Duplo?
@@JJJBricks yes, at fleemarkets i found more rare pieces when there was some duplo mixxed in it, but then also more none lego.
Oooh interesting! Not something I would have thought. Thanks for the info!
Always carry the 3 Jim
Gotta always use those math rules!
Have you purchased from Goodwill Finds? And did the pieces in your purchase match the photos they put up on the site?
I have! Many times actually. Those make up about 9 boxes I still have to process. I have found they did match photos. The shipping cost is the only caveat, but I usually purchase from a region closest to me which is southeastern Wisconsin region and those boxes in general are much cheaper.
I wait for deals. So I signed up for an account on Goodwill finds and I’ll get alerts for like take an additional percentage off of toys or sale items and that’s usually the best way. If you’re just looking for bulk pieces at a very reasonable price, it’s the easiest way I’ve found.
I would say yard sales are still probably the best value overall, but that takes quite a lot more leg work to find.
@@JJJBricks It's difficult in my area to get bulk Lego. And it's at least 3 hours to any kind of Lego Store or Bricks and Minifigs. Lego on Marketplace rarely has anything. When it comes to ebay for bulk, my biggest dissatisfaction comes from the high use of stock imagery. I'd like a few photos to at least have a general idea of what I am going for. Like anyone else, there's tons of things in bulk you'll never use, but there's a bunch of things you think you'll never use and then you do use in five minutes.
100% agree on all this. Can be tough to sift out the best deals for sue
Hi there! I just recently bought "bulk" lego for $30 for 9lbs (That's approx. $3 a lb). Was this a good deal? It does have bionicle pieces in it & I do have to clean it (Chewing gum, ect).....
3 bucks a pound is a great deal in my opinion. Of course that depends on the parts you got. But Bionicle parts are usually worth some money I reckon! Generally buying from folks who just want to get rid of their collection is a better value and might provide more valuable parts, but often require more work to sift through and clean. But in my opinion is the most fun! You never know what you’re gonna get! Good luck!
how to buy 100 pound bin with lego for 100$
The dream 😂
Seems kinda pointless to buy Lego that is parted out by "professional resellers". It's probably not worth buying compared to bulk Lego in storage tubs.
I think it depends on a lot of factors. Main ones being, is that reseller doing a good job at pulling out non-LEGO, broken parts etc and what is your time worth to you? If you want specific parts and know exactly what you’re getting, it might be worth it to just move it directly into your inventory. But for me I enjoy the process and the chance of finding a treasure or two in a bulk lot. There are so many variables that truly depend on each individual buyer’s preference. There’s definitely something for everyone out there!
@@JJJBricks Well I just saw your recent video so I'm inclined to agree. Especially about the sorting. But I cannot help but distrust resellers, at least when it comes to selling bricks by the pound/kg. Plus you can't really build any complete sets. Then again buying bulk Legos, at least in storage tubs seem to be weighed towards city, friends obviously because it's a kids collection (adult collectors usually know the value of the sets) so if you don't like the color scheme of the friends sets, or you don't build cars wheels or planes with the oversized one piece wings and cockpit you're kinda outta luck. And don't get me started on Ninjago.
This is true. TONS of bulk lots are city, friends etc. Pretty much all you can do with a pure bulk lot is just look over the photos and make a judgment call. I usually try to scan for parts that look like they might have more castle or pirates sets in them. Sometimes I look for vintage parts. Like if I spot an old castle wall panel or something. If they specifically say "these are friends and city sets" I'm not getting them. It all comes down to a little digging, some knowledge and some luck if you want to find what you are looking for.
I think overall you have to just enjoy the process of collecting, sorting bulk. If it doesn't interest you to do that, you're probably better off buying bulk parts in certain colors or off bricklink etc. You will pay a little more, but get more of what you want. It's all about value proposition for each person.
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I hope it was informative Nat! Thanks for watching :)