yobuttin Posted October 1 Posted October 1 There was recently an auction for vintage legos. The photos arent great but you can see a lot of minifigures. The ending bid was $400 for the box. I didnt bid on it, I just couldnt believe what the end price was. Did the winner get a good deal? https://ibb.co/XZTwZLVc https://ibb.co/0pKfLFHm https://ibb.co/DHDSZzDC https://ibb.co/HD9HCXs8 https://ibb.co/XfmZkCX1 https://ibb.co/84RVHdhv https://ibb.co/jqNhrBT https://ibb.co/5XFd8kcV https://ibb.co/N2rCWX0Z https://ibb.co/nqVDhYMR Quote
MAB Posted October 1 Posted October 1 If they were happy paying $400 for it, then yes they got a good deal. Quote
Slegengr Posted October 1 Posted October 1 (edited) That price sounds about right to me from what I've seen. I have often looked for bulk lots like that over the years with evidence of old Castle sets that could be sorted and completed. This lot has quite a lot of Castle minifigures evident in the pictures including some with breastplates and pivoting visors. There are at least 3 Crusaders horse blankets and what appears to be a near-complete set 6042 Dungeon Hunters. The high amount of Castle and minifigures/horses visible in the pictures make this a desirable lot. The price is a little higher than I have typically paid, but Castle LEGO sets and minifigures are a hot commodity right now, and this lot appears to have quite a bit of 80's-90's Castle as well as Pirates. I can also see evidence of other sets visible on the top of the lot that, if complete, could definitely justify the cost of the lot versus buying each set outright. Though I dislike the high costs (even though it means I have quite a valuable collection), these prices seem pretty typical for today. LEGO is more of a collector's item today rather than just a toy for children now that there are children who grew up with LEGO as a primary toy that are now adults with strong nostalgia for those sets, me included. Oh, and I just noticed there is a complete very rare and sought-after Forestmen maiden from set 6071 in the lot which can sell for $60 or more on its own... if other parts for that set are included, it definitely jumps the perceived value of the lot! Edited October 1 by Slegengr Quote
yobuttin Posted October 1 Author Posted October 1 49 minutes ago, Slegengr said: That price sounds about right to me from what I've seen. I have often looked for bulk lots like that over the years with evidence of old Castle sets that could be sorted and completed. This lot has quite a lot of Castle minifigures evident in the pictures including some with breastplates and pivoting visors. There are at least 3 Crusaders horse blankets and what appears to be a near-complete set 6042 Dungeon Hunters. The high amount of Castle and minifigures/horses visible in the pictures make this a desirable lot. The price is a little higher than I have typically paid, but Castle LEGO sets and minifigures are a hot commodity right now, and this lot appears to have quite a bit of 80's-90's Castle as well as Pirates. I can also see evidence of other sets visible on the top of the lot that, if complete, could definitely justify the cost of the lot versus buying each set outright. Though I dislike the high costs (even though it means I have quite a valuable collection), these prices seem pretty typical for today. LEGO is more of a collector's item today rather than just a toy for children now that there are children who grew up with LEGO as a primary toy that are now adults with strong nostalgia for those sets, me included. Oh, and I just noticed there is a complete very rare and sought-after Forestmen maiden from set 6071 in the lot which can sell for $60 or more on its own... if other parts for that set are included, it definitely jumps the perceived value of the lot! Thanks for the reply. Seems like you have some deep knowledge on legos. Sometimes I think people get caught up in a bidding war with those auction sites so its hard to tell what has value and what doesnt. Hopefully it went to a collector that appreciates it. My 5 year old son started playing with legos more so for me, im just on the hunt for mixed pieces he can build random things with. Quote
Slegengr Posted October 1 Posted October 1 24 minutes ago, yobuttin said: Thanks for the reply. Seems like you have some deep knowledge on legos. Sometimes I think people get caught up in a bidding war with those auction sites so its hard to tell what has value and what doesnt. Hopefully it went to a collector that appreciates it. My 5 year old son started playing with legos more so for me, im just on the hunt for mixed pieces he can build random things with. I grew up in the 90's with an excellent selection of sets and deep nostalgia for the LEGO Castle, Pirates, and Space themes of the late 80's through 90's. My collection is quite large, mostly gathered by sorting out original sets from bulk lots like the one pictured. Due to buying and sorting lots for 15-20 years and that deep nostalgia, I have experience with picking out rare or special pieces from the pictures and can often guess which sets might be included, especially for early 90's sets from my favorite themes. Though I don't consider $400 for the pictured lot a "good deal" as though it was worth a lot more, it is reasonably worth that much to collectors today. Bidding war probably brought the price closer to market average rather than cheap for what is pictured. If you want random bulk pieces, your best option would be to look for lots with more modern sets. That particular lot is all higher value due to the age and relative scarcity today as well as the highly collectible nature of 90's Castle today. You can often find eBay lots for random bulk pieces for about $5 per pound, so this would be your best option for bulk pieces. Many will sell blind at random, but it is best if you can see actual pictures of what you are receiving so you can determine if it is what you want for the price. Rather than buy per pound from a continual-supply seller, I recommend trying to find bulk lots for a specific sale. Quote
ChrisXY Posted October 1 Posted October 1 There is a Foestmen shield. Also picture five shows a Forestwoman (quite valuable) but it does also show a Forestmen head that was painted black (probably by a child). Meaning the figs could be pretty damaged too somehow. Hasn´t to be but if one fig is damaged chances are high others are too. A head aint a problem but rest hurts. The bulk does show at least three bardings which go for around 20 bucks each, if all clips on both sides aren´t damaged. We dont see that. Often in those bulks the most precious things are placed quite present on top. So yes there are a ton of nice items but below could be everyday parts and no more figs. $400 is quite expensive for that lot in my eyes. If I see those piles I demand that they dump it out. Otherwise you will buy it blind. I also wouldn´t by at an auction because there will be always people who know they value. The guy who bought it probably gambled that are some treasures below the surface. If not he probably has at least some money back with the items I have described. The old knights and pirates stuff could be quite precious but only if it is in a at least good shape, has instructions (most valuable) and all parts are there. Often the small valuable plumes are missing (black/blue/yellow for Forestmen & especially white Dragon plumes for the Knights) and you are left with the torso...yeah...meh It all also depends on who you are. Is it for your collection? Do you want to resell full sets? Do you own a Lego store that is selling single parts? Quote
DonQuixote Posted October 1 Posted October 1 Note : The plural of Lego is Lego. Only a true Afol knows that. Quote
Toastie Posted October 2 Posted October 2 12 hours ago, DonQuixote said: The plural of Lego is Lego. Only a true Afol knows that. Whoa! That could develop into a true fun discussion!!! I believe there are exactly 41 threads on this issue here on EB ... this thread could thus give the answer to everything! Some weird machine is also still deeply thinking about this issue, I was told. Maybe we'll have to wait, but maybe this thread, #42, will reveal the secret! Just to fire this up: The real question is: Does a plural of LEGO exist at all? This would mean that there are several LEGO companies? Possibly in other universes? See here: https://www.lego.com/en-us/aboutus/lego-group/the-lego-group-history Regarding true AFOLs, LEGO should be all caps, shouldn't it? As per the other discussions here on EB: It appears as if there are no Legos on this planet or even this universe, there are only LEGO bricks ... or plates, or, well pieces. And finally: I absolutely don't care. In my world, I have Legos from LEGO - and Pantasies from Pantasy - or Mouldkings from MouldKing. I do also refer to bricks from the latter as "sort of Legos" or Solegos. Sometimes even Legos. And yes, LEGO can sue me for that, so I only do that in private. (I am just kidding!!!) Here is to feeling good Best Thorsten Quote
DonQuixote Posted October 2 Posted October 2 7 hours ago, Toastie said: Whoa! That could develop into a true fun discussion!!! I believe there are exactly 41 threads on this issue here on EB ... this thread could thus give the answer to everything! Some weird machine is also still deeply thinking about this issue, I was told. Maybe we'll have to wait, but maybe this thread, #42, will reveal the secret! Just to fire this up: The real question is: Does a plural of LEGO exist at all? This would mean that there are several LEGO companies? Possibly in other universes? See here: https://www.lego.com/en-us/aboutus/lego-group/the-lego-group-history Regarding true AFOLs, LEGO should be all caps, shouldn't it? As per the other discussions here on EB: It appears as if there are no Legos on this planet or even this universe, there are only LEGO bricks ... or plates, or, well pieces. And finally: I absolutely don't care. In my world, I have Legos from LEGO - and Pantasies from Pantasy - or Mouldkings from MouldKing. I do also refer to bricks from the latter as "sort of Legos" or Solegos. Sometimes even Legos. And yes, LEGO can sue me for that, so I only do that in private. (I am just kidding!!!) Here is to feeling good Best Thorsten Lol In this universe it's LEGO. You're correct. In another parallel universe it may be called legos or..... Kiddiecraft is still in business ( inventor of Lego bricks) or maybe MegaBloks is the brand leader and we all prefer MegaBloks minifigs over Lego ones. Eww Lego minifigs, that's a cheap Danish knock off ! Quote
The Reader Posted October 2 Posted October 2 1 hour ago, DonQuixote said: Eww Lego minifigs, that's a cheap Danish knock off ! Quote
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