Just a quick video to discuss the quality of the used Lego parts that go into my Bricklink Store. Check out my Lego Bricklink store here: store.bricklin...
Great video. I appreciate your pickyness. For me personally, I regularly buy scratched and nicked parts (at .01 or .02 cents each) as filler bricks. They work just as good ,as long as they're going in an unseen place. I understand you wanting to only sell really good parts, but us afols can and do use those kind of parts. 👍
Thanks! I usually don't have any issues selling my "filler parts" so I know there is a market for those as well. I have been dinged (gotten neutrals) because some buyers didn't feel my parts were up to their standards. That's what makes it so hard to sell used parts.
Nice to hear what other sellers do. I keep about a third of the used that I sort for the Bricklink store, most of the rest goes to bulk sales. Some gets tossed. Mega Bloks are donated for a tax write off. Thanks for the video!
You picked on your cat? well. serves you well. cat scratching, disposing of scratched LEGO, i see a theme here. Tanks for the explanation, not all sellers do this ( sadly).
I used to feel bad about tossing the slightly marked up parts, but knowing I can still resell them has made it easier to toss. I just have to remind myself if I'm questioning whether or not to add it to inventory, then I should probably toss it in the box for Facebook Marketplace.
I currently buy items to sell on eBay and have been faciniated by buying lego in bulk to part out like this. I have sold several lots of lego by the pound over the years. If I was to get into buying lego by the pound to part out what is a good rate to pay per pound to make sure I make profits on selling parts? Thank you!
I think she has a few videos talking about this. From what I've learned, the general rule is pay $5 or less per pound. That number can go up if minifigs are involved.
As xinabox stated, I have discussed this in general terms on several of videos. I would say his guideline for paying $5 a pound is about on par for what I generally pay. I will pay more if the lot has minifigures/minifig parts/minifig accessories. Pay less for lots with lots of bricks and plates, pay more for lots with unique/older parts. And as always, it comes down to what you are willing to pay.
I mentioned in another video that I didn't have much success with hydrogen peroxide. It looks great at first, but for me, tended to fade to even more yellowed state after time.
This was very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. I appreciate your pickyness. For me personally, I regularly buy scratched and nicked parts (at .01 or .02 cents each) as filler bricks. They work just as good ,as long as they're going in an unseen place. I understand you wanting to only sell really good parts, but us afols can and do use those kind of parts. 👍
Thanks! I usually don't have any issues selling my "filler parts" so I know there is a market for those as well. I have been dinged (gotten neutrals) because some buyers didn't feel my parts were up to their standards. That's what makes it so hard to sell used parts.
Nice to hear what other sellers do. I keep about a third of the used that I sort for the Bricklink store, most of the rest goes to bulk sales. Some gets tossed. Mega Bloks are donated for a tax write off. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for sharing!
All scratched pieces should just be called "filler" brick. Sell it for a 1/4 price
Filler sounds so much better than "junk parts," as my husband and I call them! :-)
Appreciate your insights
I like the term MOC filler 😂 I've always called them culls.
That's much better than calling them junk parts. LOL
I would honestly just sell all of them as filler bricks on ebay/fb marketplace (as you said) instead of throwing them away
You picked on your cat? well. serves you well. cat scratching, disposing of scratched LEGO, i see a theme here. Tanks for the explanation, not all sellers do this ( sadly).
I definitely deserved the cat scratch. I picked on her when she was already annoyed by the three foster kittens running around "her" house. LOL
Thanks Montana Used Bricks for the video I don't feel as bad with the amount that does not make it to the store.
I used to feel bad about tossing the slightly marked up parts, but knowing I can still resell them has made it easier to toss. I just have to remind myself if I'm questioning whether or not to add it to inventory, then I should probably toss it in the box for Facebook Marketplace.
I been giving the bad ones to my friend so he can use them as filler for mocs.
I currently buy items to sell on eBay and have been faciniated by buying lego in bulk to part out like this. I have sold several lots of lego by the pound over the years. If I was to get into buying lego by the pound to part out what is a good rate to pay per pound to make sure I make profits on selling parts? Thank you!
I think she has a few videos talking about this. From what I've learned, the general rule is pay $5 or less per pound. That number can go up if minifigs are involved.
As xinabox stated, I have discussed this in general terms on several of videos. I would say his guideline for paying $5 a pound is about on par for what I generally pay. I will pay more if the lot has minifigures/minifig parts/minifig accessories. Pay less for lots with lots of bricks and plates, pay more for lots with unique/older parts. And as always, it comes down to what you are willing to pay.
Would you ever consider a hydrogen peroxide bath in the sun for the white bricks that have faded?
I mentioned in another video that I didn't have much success with hydrogen peroxide. It looks great at first, but for me, tended to fade to even more yellowed state after time.