if i am after a particular set on bricklink i'll first load it up in studio and remove everything i don't require. Then I'll upload that to bricklink and create carts from the upload. After that i'll go through and look for any parts that look expensive and see if a slightly different colour will bring the cost down. Eg (for the winter village bakery) part 3308 in medium dark flesh is around £5.00 used whereas the same part in dark orange is £0.12. In that case i would most likely go back and change all the medium dark flesh to dark orange then reupload and compare costs.
When I click on part out it says: Oops - Selling Area. Can someone help me? It worked before. Nvm i clicked on my inventory instead of clickinh on my wanted list...
Print out complete wanted list first, then go through your collection and remove what you already have off your wanted list before searching for stores to Buy. IMO, unless you have a large portion of lots already, the example you showed of UCS 10212 will have minimal savings for NO minifigs, display stand, stickers, instructions or box (all of the real exclusive elements that make up the set). In this case, I would just pay the extra $100 to get a complete set from a single seller.
Agreed. In this example you would be better off spending the extra money for a more complete set with less grief. The example somewhat backfired on me. But I was doing it non rehearsed and this method can save you money under different circumstances.
Bricksie, I’m trying to make more buildings in my city, but the plates I want to use (16x16) are all $1.00+, and while buying one or two wouldn’t hurt, I need easily 10+, something that adds up with tax and shipping cost. What bottom plates do you use for your custom buildings? I’d love to know if I can find any cheaper bases. Thanks for reading, very helpful video.
9:20 you added on $80 extra for shipping, but you only needed to add on approx $40 (just for the TBD ones) as the $9.75 and $28.95 were already included in the Grand Total of $379.48. So you saved even more than you thought, right?
This method doesn't work for the Lego Technic sets for cars, since the price for parts only is more expensive than buying new. I've tried with the chiron, 911's, land rover etc.. i guess it works if you're into Star Wars though
after doing this it still looks like buying it from sellers whole is still cheaper, I did 4 situations, 2 for brand new (box and everything) and 2 any condition, all 4 came out more expensive that the whole you can buy on the item listing
Elite Fluidz well I just got the MTT 7662 for $200 and clone gunship was $100.. still better prices than you’ll find on eBay especially for the perfect condition they are in.
if i am after a particular set on bricklink i'll first load it up in studio and remove everything i don't require. Then I'll upload that to bricklink and create carts from the upload. After that i'll go through and look for any parts that look expensive and see if a slightly different colour will bring the cost down. Eg (for the winter village bakery) part 3308 in medium dark flesh is around £5.00 used whereas the same part in dark orange is £0.12. In that case i would most likely go back and change all the medium dark flesh to dark orange then reupload and compare costs.
I'll have to try this! Thank you for your helpful advice!
This!!!! I did the same for the dark blue 8 stud slope in cafe corner 🤣 it cannot even be seen when built and a black one was in my parts already lol
My first thought is, "Aw, that's an adorably small number of want lists." ^__^
lol good job ben
When I click on part out it says:
Oops - Selling Area.
Can someone help me? It worked before.
Nvm i clicked on my inventory instead of clickinh on my wanted list...
We’re going to try this! Thank you!
My two most wanted items: LEGO CREATOR EXPERT Emerald night train and LEGO IDEAS WALL•E. Where should I look?
eBay,Amazon and brick link
Wall.e
You can buy the Imperial Shuttle on aliexpress for $100
But its not real lego.
Thank you, I’m just getting into lego and I’m also from Canada! I’m trying to get one of the deathstars or maybe star destroyer
Print out complete wanted list first, then go through your collection and remove what you already have off your wanted list before searching for stores to Buy.
IMO, unless you have a large portion of lots already, the example you showed of UCS 10212 will have minimal savings for NO minifigs, display stand, stickers, instructions or box (all of the real exclusive elements that make up the set). In this case, I would just pay the extra $100 to get a complete set from a single seller.
Agreed. In this example you would be better off spending the extra money for a more complete set with less grief. The example somewhat backfired on me. But I was doing it non rehearsed and this method can save you money under different circumstances.
@@Bricksie great video either way! Good luck with the custom train cars.
Very interesting and helpful vidio
Video
As a new Lego lI‘ve been looking for a Bricklink shopping guide, and this is exactly what i am looking for! Great video! Thanks!!
Bricksie, I’m trying to make more buildings in my city, but the plates I want to use (16x16) are all $1.00+, and while buying one or two wouldn’t hurt, I need easily 10+, something that adds up with tax and shipping cost. What bottom plates do you use for your custom buildings? I’d love to know if I can find any cheaper bases. Thanks for reading, very helpful video.
Unfortunately for a part like a 16x16 plate your not going to get it much cheaper then that
Bricksie oof, well I better start setting aside money for baseplates alone then! Thanks for replying.
@@mymyrrah just go to the store and get them
9:20 you added on $80 extra for shipping, but you only needed to add on approx $40 (just for the TBD ones) as the $9.75 and $28.95 were already included in the Grand Total of $379.48. So you saved even more than you thought, right?
You mentioned custom trains. Where are they available?
The Brick Model Railroader website
What did you do to build up a Lego inventory of parts? What did you purchase or whatever?
Probably sets from when he was younger that he never built
kinda good but for me it would be cheaper going to store than buying (28 at local and 60 from bricklink)
Yeah I think it’s only beneficial when buying large sets
Im finally able to get the lego Aston Martin for only £80!
This method doesn't work for the Lego Technic sets for cars, since the price for parts only is more expensive than buying new. I've tried with the chiron, 911's, land rover etc.. i guess it works if you're into Star Wars though
after doing this it still looks like buying it from sellers whole is still cheaper, I did 4 situations, 2 for brand new (box and everything) and 2 any condition, all 4 came out more expensive that the whole you can buy on the item listing
Oh trade federation MTT and Clone gunship here I come...
How much can u save
Elite Fluidz well I just got the MTT 7662 for $200 and clone gunship was $100.. still better prices than you’ll find on eBay especially for the perfect condition they are in.
@@lostcoastfire1271 wow thats great
The Pick a Brick section doesn't support shipment to over 80% of countries so there is no point of using it...
Oof
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