You will be prompted to enter your password on the next pageWe buy, sell, and trade anything Lego. It can be a bucket of Lego pieces or built sets. You can bring in individual mini-figures, Duplo, old and new. If it is Lego, we are interested in it. Parts are priced by the pound. The rate is based on the cleanliness and quality of the parts. Sets are priced by their completeness and a percentage of their current market value. We look up each set and check it's current market value. We really enjoy buying Lego parts and sets, bring your's in any time. For best value, remove all non-LEGO items including compatible, non-LEGO parts. Sign up or log in to customize your list. Here's how it works: Anybody can ask a question The best answers are voted up and rise to the top I have a HUGE collection of LEGO sets that I want to sell. Ebay is too cheap and Craigslist takes too long. Is there an easier and faster way to get some good money?
Unfortunately, even with the best market conditions, there is always a trade off between selling things at a high price and selling things fast. That's just a principle of marketing. That said, you might consider these options: BrickLink / Brick Owl These are sites that specialize in trading LEGO. I can't comment further, as I've only used these sites as a buyer, not as a seller. As a buyer, I've been impressed. Both Bricklink and Brick Owl take a commission for each order that goes through. Some people still rely on newspaper etc. adds for their purchases. Although they reach a smaller audience, they have three advantages over eBay: Ads are generally a fixed price, so fees don't depend on selling price - ideal for large lots of LEGO. If you sell locally, you don't have to charge postage, as buyers can generally collect. It is arguable that people who mainly buy from local adds are generally less well informed about "realistic" prices than people who use web-based purchasing options, so may be willing to pay a little more (although this cuts both ways - they may under-estimate the true price of things, too).
Despite your aversion to eBay, it is still be your best bet, simply because you'll reach such a large market. Prices on eBay are driven by the market - by what people are willing to pay. For this reason, I'm not sure that it makes sense to say that it is "too cheap". To get the best price for your LEGO, I suggest using the fixed price listing feature, setting the price at the lowest you're willing to accept. Of course, it may take a little longer to shift your collection if your prices are at the high end of what the market can tolerate. An excellent picture and a good description make a big difference, too, as can your willingness to ship overseas. If you do decide to ship internationally, don't make the mistake of underestimating postage costs. I use eBay for all my LEGO sales, and I'm generally happy with the results. The only down-side is that the fees can be quite high, but I generally accept that for the convenience. Is the set new in the box, and never opened?
Is it retired and rare? In that case, the skies the limit since the set may not be available anywhere. When I find my self in this situation I generally list for the high-end price on brickpicker, but include a best offer option. Do you have the manual, the box it came in and all of the parts and minifigures? and look up the trending used prices on the sets you want to sell. Use this information to sell the item on ebay (but be ready to pay Ebay 15% of your sale price right off the bat!). You can also try to sell locally, but you will have a hard time finding anyone willing to pay your asking price for what they will consider old used lego. Is the set complete, but you have no box? See above, but adjust your asking price. Are we talking about a collection from your childhood that is in a tub in your parents garage? A bunch of 'sets' of undetermined completeness? Aim for $10 per pound, but accept $5 cause it sounds like you may be in a hurry. Thank you for your interest in this question.
Because it has attracted low-quality or spam answers that had to be removed, posting an answer now requires 10 reputation on this site (the association bonus does not count). Would you like to answer one of these unanswered questions instead? Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged star-wars trading or ask your own question.My 12 Year Old Son's ExperienceMy son Brendan set up his online Lego business with my help when he was 12. He set up the store and interacted with customers and I handled payments and shipping. In six months, he had sold everything in his store and made $900 from sets that had been purchased for under $200. He kept that money in a college fund and has added to it through working as a lifeguard. Good Beginning BusinessWhile I wondered at the time whether this idea of selling on Bricklink was worth it, I now realize that my son's experience in this business was transformational to his character. He realized that he could do something important and that he was able to run a business.
Now my son is 19 and over the last 7 years he has deliberately bought new and used Lego sets with an eye to their resale value. All in all, I am very glad I invested in his "crazy idea." Used Lego Sets are Easy to SellUnlike most toys, Lego sets continue to have adult fans, and the adults who collect are serious and will pay good money to get what they want. In fact, used sets tend to become more valuable the older they get, especially if they are complete. It helps to still have the boxes and instructions but those aren't essential. While sets that are still in boxes are prime, most buyers don’t expect that. (for sets going back to 2002), or the free site run by building enthusiasts, Lego Instructions. You can print them out, or just give the buyer directions on how to find them. Unless a set has been unpopular, Lego sets tend to retain their original value and even go up over time. What is important is having all the pieces in the set. Complete sets are worth a lot more than just a bunch of pieces.
They are also easier to sell. If you are missing some pieces, you can often find these online at Bricklink. How to Set up Your StoreYou need to click on the “Sell” tab at the top of the page. There will be a helpful page in which you can tell what, and in what condition, your sets and parts are. Don’t do that yet. You need to create the store settings. Click on “My Store Settings”. There will be several things for you to fill out on that page. Fill everything out and then click on the tabs above to set other things. Be to click “Save Settings” at the bottom after you finish each page! You will need to enter an email address and also set up a sellers account at PayPal. That is where a parent needs to help. Bricklink also allows you to take checks, but PayPal is a lot faster and easier for most customers. How to Set Up Your BusinessThe best way to start your business is to go to a site called Bricklink, which is an online mega-store for used Lego sets and bricks, basically an eBay for all things Lego.
Sellers can set up a store and buyers can either browse for a specific product or browse stores. As a seller, you can use the prices at other stores to help you decide what to charge for your stock. To set up your business: Decide on a name and create a store (see the video for instructions). Attach your store to an email and PayPal account (that is where an adult over 18 has to be involved). Inventory what you want to sell. Add your items to your storefront and price them. Luckily, pictures of the item are easy to add from Bricklink, or you can take your own photos of built sets. Get some packing materials for shipping (we ordered flat rate priority and priority envelopes for free from USPS). Open up your store and wait for sales or emails from customers. Be ready to mail out at any time and be sure to check the email at least daily for questions from buyers. One thing we found out was that buyers on Bricklink expect to pay for shipping, and the international buyers are not deterred by shipping costs.
Moreover, they are also some of the best buyers because some international collectors can’t get Lego sets they want in any other way. So it is a good idea to agree to ship outside the U.S. if you want to get the best prices on your items. Do I need to take photos of my sets?One of the best features of Bricklink is that you don’t have to take any pictures of your items! The site has pictures of all the sets and pieces pre-loaded and all you have to do is check the box for a picture when you list an item and Bricklink will automatically put the correct picture next to your item. That makes it easy! Add Items to StoreAfter you have set up your store, it is time to fill it! Choose the items you want to sell and be sure to clean them. Check to be sure you have all the pieces and put them all together in a box or Ziploc bags. Make sure you don’t have any junk in your pieces. If you have the instructions, you should include those too. Sets are generally worth more than pieces, because they have more in them, and they’re made officially by the Lego Company.
If you have any instructions for sets and have all of the pieces, then rebuild the set! If you don’t have instructions, you can find them online at the Lego website under "service" and "building instructions."Do I have to sell just Sets? No, you can sell anything Lego at Bricklink and lots of people offer individual pieces for sale, which are great for anyone who is missing a piece in a set, and will be helpful to you if you have a few pieces missing in your sets. Tip: If you want to offer individual pieces for sale, you will probably need to divide these up and put them in Ziploc bags, envelopes or plastic sorting bins to keep them organized. Be sure to label the pieces! Look on Bricklink to see how different pieces are labeled so that your buyers can find the pieces they want. What do you do with your Lego sets? Keep them in the original box. Build them and keep them together but throw the box away. Build them once, then take them apart and use the pieces for something else.
Sort out the pieces into different types. Throw everythng into a box! How to Price ItemsNext, check on Bricklink to find out what prices are being asked for the sets you want to sell. Of course themes like Star Wars and Batman will be worth the most, but many other sets can also bring good prices. You have to have an idea of what the other stores are selling the item for before setting your prices. If you want to sell your items fast, you might want to price them slightly below what the competition is asking. Now you have your items ready to put in your store. You need now to actually put the items in the store. Go back to the helpful page telling you how to put your items in the store, and go through that. Be honest about what your set is like, and you might want to price it down if it is used or in bad condition (If it’s in bad condition, then your price should be pretty low). Pictures and Pricing: Include pictures in your store by copying the stock pictures on Bricklink.
Not getting any orders? Maybe you didn’t check the other prices first and priced it too high, or maybe there isn’t much of a demand for what you’re selling. Just hang in there, and eventually, it will be sold. If you really need to get rid of it, then price it below the competition, which should help. Bricklink lists the lowest cost item first on a search, so this can help your store get traffic too How to Maintain Your StoreAs a parent, I liked the fact that I could have the questions asked by buyers filtered over to my email so I didn't always have to check the Bricklink store or else wait for my son to tell me about them. However, on the other hand, because my son could answer questions through Bricklink, I didn't have to be involved in every transaction. Usually, the question that buyers want to know is the cost of shipping, so it helps if you have already weighed your sets and can use that weight to figure out shipping costs. You can ship either through UPS or USPS and either site lets you ship from home and offers free boxes to ship with.