A market for built Lego kits?

[Panthro]

Morning all

May seem like a stupid question, but is there much of a market for Lego kits which have already been built?

I'm moving in the near future and have some kits which can't come with me - amongst others, a 9500 Sith Fury Interceptor with all minifigures - and I'm going to have to get rid of them. So it's either the bin or eBay...

Thanks

Andrew

[MAB]

Yes. Just look for "used" on ebay. Or bricklink, loads of used sets are sold there too.

[Panthro]

Thank you, kind Sir. I never think to look at Bricklink.

[Johnny1360]

I took it as he wants to sell used, complete LEGO sets in a built state, not in bagged pieces. Doesn't want to disassemble them in other words. 

Edited April 26, 2018 by Johnny1360

[Panthro]

On 27/04/2018 at 12:29 AM, Johnny1360 said:

I took it as he wants to sell used, complete LEGO sets in a built state, not in bagged pieces. Doesn't want to disassemble them in other words. 

Correct. I have about 15 SWs kits that I've built and because I'm moving house, they can't come with me. 

[antp]

I don't see how that would not sell just because it is already built... except if you glued the parts, it is easy to "unbuild" it. And if you lack time, the one that buys it can do it himself.

Worse case, you just sell it for a little cheaper (but I don't even think it would be the case), I don't see how the bin can be an option - seeing the value of Lego that's like throwing money directly to the bin.

[rodiziorobs]

One thing to consider: if you are willing to box them up and ship them to a buyer, why not ship them to yourself at your future address? Yes, you end up paying your own shipping, but it can take the hassle out of trying to fit them with your other possessions during a move, and could be cheaper than you expect if you can package them together. That way they are still yours when you arrive at your new home.

Of course, Lego you already own is pretty easy to turn into money, so that's still a good option. It just seems too narrow a view to think you have to get rid of it. Good luck!

[Johnny1360]

@Panthro Surly when you say "bin" you don't mean the garbage bin, there are so many better options. 

[Panthro]

18 hours ago, rodiziorobs said:

One thing to consider: if you are willing to box them up and ship them to a buyer, why not ship them to yourself at your future address? Yes, you end up paying your own shipping, but it can take the hassle out of trying to fit them with your other possessions during a move, and could be cheaper than you expect if you can package them together. That way they are still yours when you arrive at your new home.

Of course, Lego you already own is pretty easy to turn into money, so that's still a good option. It just seems too narrow a view to think you have to get rid of it. Good luck!

Not a bad idea, actually, but I won't have as much space for my collection in the new place.

9 hours ago, Johnny1360 said:

@Panthro Surly when you say "bin" you don't mean the garbage bin, there are so many better options. 

Yup. I've already given some stuff away but I suppose I could always pay for storage and save them from the bin. 

[Johnny1360]

What a shame, I would drive a hundred miles for some free LEGO.