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Well, I see you guys permanently scared off biggdaddy after the fight a few weeks ago ;-p

Does anyone know if the larger, great white-esque shark coming out in the Ocean Exploration Ship set (60266) is new and/or exclusive to that set? I really want the shark but could take or leave the boat ... also want it for less than $150. Any older sets I could snag it in?

 
I know this has been asked before but I'm lazy and don't feel like searching the thread: What's the best way to sell sets?  I'm mostly going to be selling some used stuff.  Thanks!

 
realbigexplosion said:
I know this has been asked before but I'm lazy and don't feel like searching the thread: What's the best way to sell sets? I'm mostly going to be selling some used stuff. Thanks!
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Ebay will generally get you the most money but it can be a hassle and fees suck. I never used bricklink so I can't speak on it. You could always post your list on here, too.
 
Prices tend to be higher on Amazon for selling sets, however their cut feels like it keeps increasing. Ebay is sort of deceptive, or at least they used to be, because they would take a seller fee and then there was a Paypal fee as well. I should really know if that’s still the case since I have some old stuff listed on there currently, but I’m not sure if the fees are as bad as they used to be.

The biggest challenge with selling LEGO online is actually shipping the larger, more expensive sets. You can easily find yourself paying $20+ on large sets ... plus you have to find a box that will fit and make sure the set isn’t going to be damaged.

If you can sell locally (FB market place, Craigslist, Next Door), you will save a ton on fees, shipping, scams and picky customers. Selling on here is also safer, as was mentioned.
 
I've largely been selling on FB the last couple months. Shipping is a hassle, like ectrane said, gotta find a box to fit the sets and shipping can be pricey 

 
El Rey said:
I've largely been selling on FB the last couple months. Shipping is a hassle, like ectrane said, gotta find a box to fit the sets and shipping can be pricey
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I saw on USPS website they have flat rate boxes that are sized for shipping board games. I haven't seen them at the post office but I was thinking that those could be a possible option. Shipping prices are still crazy high though
 
Retroxcellence said:
I saw on USPS website they have flat rate boxes that are sized for shipping board games. I haven't seen them at the post office but I was thinking that those could be a possible option. Shipping prices are still crazy high though
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You can get them shipped to you for free in a pack of 10 or something.

I managed to see some at a store I went into, and they gave me the two they happened to have laying around. They're not particularly wide, but they're long.

 
I just go with USPS
I’ll have to go down to the post office to see if I can track down some of those long boxes. I had to buy a new tv this weekend so need to sell some more sets to offset the cost
 
Ugh ... I need to break this LEGO addiction, this isn’t the time to be dropping $200+ here and there ... and yet I’m still tempted. Already placed a back order for Barracuda Bay ... and there are so many other sets I want, but it’s just getting crazy and LEGO pricing seems to be getting worse and worse. 😑
 
Was able to get the Viking and Knight from the Minifigure Series 20. The Viking is the best version yet with a great helmet. The Knight has a new sword with a fuller. It's my favorite sword they've made yet.

 
El Rey said:
I just go with USPS
I’ll have to go down to the post office to see if I can track down some of those long boxes. I had to buy a new tv this weekend so need to sell some more sets to offset the cost
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You can order the long boxes from USPS.com and have them sent to your house for free. Save yourself a trip to the post office
 
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Use Pirateship. You still ship through USPS with the added convenience of being able to print the label at home and it's cheaper. You can then put the package in your mailbox for pickup or drop the package at your local post office. Go use the price check feature and you'll see the difference in pricing from what you would pay at a local USPS.

It's a safe and reliable site. 

 
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Local Walmart marked down some more Hidden Sides sets...the bus, shrimp shack, truck.  Highschool still holding at $75.

Picked up the truck set for $19.

 
Yeah I saw the bus for $30’over the weekend but I got for around $20 via GameStop price match at target
Hoping the shrimp boat goes on clearance too

My Mandalorian/The Child Brickheadz set arrived from amazon today
 
The Technic Osprey set was pulled from the Lego site. Was supposed to go on sale 8/1. Apparently they just realized it's primarily a military vehicle, and they tend to avoid promoting military equipment.

 
It's kinda cool looking but I have no issues with them pulling it.  It does seem to go against their longstanding guidelines.  It just seems weird that it's two weeks from release and they're just now realizing what they've designed.  These are probably already boxed in the LEGO warehouse ready to ship.  

 
Corvin said:
It's kinda cool looking but I have no issues with them pulling it. It does seem to go against their longstanding guidelines. It just seems weird that it's two weeks from release and they're just now realizing what they've designed. These are probably already boxed in the LEGO warehouse ready to ship.
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I'm only about 30 minutes into an HOUR and TWENTY MINUTE Jangbricks video about what travesty this is but here ya go

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL-C96iAJ6M&t=944s

I sub to this guy and generally like the lax Bob Ross-esque approach to reviews but I'm struggling to believe this is the same guy. It's a bit surreal to see someone get this emotional about a cancellation but I guess it's the internet.

Anyway, if anyone here has even the slightest chance they have or could get a connection at corporate to get one of these it will likely be worth a ton if it stays cancelled.

 
Alright guys, so how do we find the osprey ... where’s the break in the supply chain where we can grab one 😆

People are already selling them for $800-1,500 on eBay. Wouldn’t mind finding one for the collection. Will be heading to Target and Walmart early tomorrow just in case they slipped out ... but someone on here must have some ideas/connections. This is the best LEGO community on the internet after all 😉
 
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I just remembered these idiots released a jet a few years ago, LEGO 31039. I wouldn’t have gotten it but there rationale is a bit skewed.
 
I know some of them are coming out of New Zealand. Apparently Lego told retailers that they could sell any shipments they already received as opposed to returning them to Lego. Have yet to hear of someone finding it in the US
 
Lego Ideas Grand Piano is up. Goes on sale 8/1. $350!!!

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WingsDJY said:
I know some of them are coming out of New Zealand. Apparently Lego told retailers that they could sell any shipments they already received as opposed to returning them to Lego. Have yet to hear of someone finding it in the US
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I just checked the SOLD eBay auctions and they went for $1500. Wow.

 
elessar123 said:
I thought it does?
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I stand corrected, I just looked at the packaging on the website and it does say it includes all the necessary elements. I got confused with some of the wording on the webpage, made it seem that the "powered up app" was free. I guess that explains some of the price but still a bit on the high side.

 
skiizim said:
I stand corrected, I just looked at the packaging on the website and it does say it includes all the necessary elements. I got confused with some of the wording on the webpage, made it seem that the "powered up app" was free. I guess that explains some of the price but still a bit on the high side.
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I agree it's pricey. I expected something in the $200 range. But I think it's also bigger than I'm imagining it. Compared to the phone running the app, it actually looks massive.

It looks like it's what, 12" x 12"?

 
elessar123 said:
I agree it's pricey. I expected something in the $200 range. But I think it's also bigger than I'm imagining it. Compared to the phone running the app, it actually looks massive.

It looks like it's what, 12" x 12"?
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If my math is right it appears to be a bit over 14 inches wide and definitely at least 2-4 inches longe, so not small in any retrospect but still should be priced cheaper.
 
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I’m more impressed by the piano than the NES, purely from a function standpoint. Sadly I’ll probably miss out on both due to the whole currently being broke thing. 😑
 
etcrane said:
I’m more impressed by the piano than the NES, purely from a function standpoint. Sadly I’ll probably miss out on both due to the whole currently being broke thing.
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I could afford the piano if I hadn't just paid $1500 for the 42113 Osprey on ebay.

 
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n64ra said:
I could afford the piano if I hadn't just paid $1500 for the 42113 Osprey on ebay.
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C'mon... trumps sending out new stimulus checks! Personally, I'm more excited over the Mario sets. Expensive month for me, just got the Pirates at Baracuda Bay, The Haunted House and just ordered the Tree House. I need to order the Sentinal from HasLab as well, the only question is if I want one or two.

 
Sets are just getting so expensive. I can't even keep up with the Ideas line. I liked it better when they were smaller $30-60 sets, not $150+.

My big set wishlist right now:

  • Haunted House - $250
  • Sian - $380
  • Chinese New Year Temple Fair - $120
  • NES - $230
  • Barracude Bay - $200
 
I was in store today and some chinese dude wanted to buy the display of the Sian.   Dude was like it's too hard for me to build. I felt bad for the employees, he wouldn't stop pestering them.  They finally told him to buy it and pay someone to do it for him.

They had the Pirates of Barracuda Bay in stock so I grabbed that.  Got the Christmas Tree GWP in store also.

 
Saw a listing on Craigslist from someone who bought the Harry Potter castle, planned to build it, and then sell it for $200 ... sounds like a perfect fit for that guy in the store 😉
 
I saw some sort of Spider-Man Venomsaurus set that wasn’t on my radar at Target today, so Target definitely has new sets they just put out. Didn’t see any Ospreys though. I did read that LEGO has authorized retailers to sell any stock they already have, so it sounds like there just won’t be any additional shipments. Wonder if Walmart could have received any ...
 
etcrane said:
I saw some sort of Spider-Man Venomsaurus set that wasn’t on my radar at Target today, so Target definitely has new sets they just put out. Didn’t see any Ospreys though. I did read that LEGO has authorized retailers to sell any stock they already have, so it sounds like there just won’t be any additional shipments. Wonder if Walmart could have received any ...
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I wanted it before it got "recalled"...I'm sure collectors/resellers will make it impossible to find in the wild now that the value is astronomical.

Speaking of resellers, big shout out to the douche bag that bought all three Hidden Sides High School sets in my local Walmart. Weird thing is that now Brickseek is showing 3 in stock at a Walmart 45 minutes away that was OOS since the beginning of the clearance. Wonder if this person is moving stock buying and returning to their closer store and waiting for another drop.

 
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