Norro Posted February 20, 2007 This ebay auction is quite a good deal for someone desperate to tidy up the condition of their box collection. All the best! Oh and if someone could move this to the ITP records afterwards that would be great! God Bless, Nathan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted February 20, 2007 Mr Norro! What are you doing! You're advertising this auction increasing my competition - that's what you're doing! :-D We'll move this thread into the ITP Records root forum after it gets some discussion - if any. If not, it'll be MERGE TIME!!! There are a couple of other threads due for the ITP records root forum which floating around the main forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norro Posted February 21, 2007 It actually seems strange that someone would keep these in such great condition and then sell them without the bricks... I considered doing something similar when room got tight but thought I wouldn''t get a fair price unless I included the bricks (which I wasn't about to do X-D )... God Bless, Nathan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Bucanero Posted February 21, 2007 I really don't see the point of buying... a box! Each time I see an auction with a lot of boxes on the pic- (not aware they are empty) ,a low price, and the fact the auction is nearing his end I feel like I'm in heaven! And then I read the boxes are empty :-|| Grrr Have a nice day, Mr Tiber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted February 21, 2007 Boxes are collectors items of course and they are probably rarer than the sets themselves because not everyone keeps boxes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bonaparte Posted February 21, 2007 I think we'll be surprise for how much money these boxes will be sold. They are quite rare. Off-topic: I'm feeling really down for the moment. There was an ebay auction with 10 imperial soldiers (with muskets) that I was following which ended at 7PM today. I forgot about it until 7:05PM and discovered they were sold for only 13 euro :'-( :'-( :'-( 8-| Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Bucanero Posted February 21, 2007 I think we'll be surprise for how much money these boxes will be sold. They are quite rare.Off-topic: I'm feeling really down for the moment. There was an ebay auction with 10 imperial soldiers (with muskets) that I was following which ended at 7PM today. I forgot about it until 7:05PM and discovered they were sold for only 13 euro :'-( :'-( :'-( 8-| Don't worry, your luck will come ;-) But I still have no doubt you have the one of the biggest LEGO armies on earth! Have a nice day, Mr Tiber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted February 21, 2007 I think we'll be surprise for how much money these boxes will be sold. They are quite rare. The price for these boxes isn't that high at the moment : AU $6.00 / 3.59 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Bucanero Posted February 21, 2007 The price for these boxes isn't that high at the moment : AU $6.00 / 3.59 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted February 21, 2007 As far as I'm aware they're not as collectable as boxes. In the case of the 6257 Castaway's Raft & 6260 Shipwreck Island, I doubt the final price would have been any higher if ALL the LEGO pieces had been included. I think these prices are just the result of foolish eBayers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scouty Posted February 22, 2007 Woowy...those instructions are expensive! I like to keep ALL the Lego boxes I have. I'm not so happy with no-boxed sets as the box is something to! *cry* [Off Topic] Sombody baught an Xbox box for over a hundred dollars...some misunderstanding I think :-D ![/Off Topic] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacific493 Posted February 22, 2007 That's ridiculous indeed! But what I do need to know is, are they collectors items, or are they expensive because of the contents? I can just find instructions over internet, so I would never buy instructions, especially not if they are so expensive... As a seller of vintage sets, I can tell you that instructions make a big difference in the marketability of a used set. There are some sets that will sell without instructions or a digital copy, but I have found that the original instructions helps sets move more quickly and at a higher price. Needless to say, the original boxes add even more to the value. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bonaparte Posted February 22, 2007 As a seller of vintage sets, I can tell you that instructions make a big difference in the marketability of a used set. There are some sets that will sell without instructions or a digital copy, but I have found that the original instructions helps sets move more quickly and at a higher price. Needless to say, the original boxes add even more to the value. I agree that a set with the original box and instructions has much more value. I also try to buy sets with the original box/instructions unless I'm buying the sets to reuse the pieces in one of my MOCs. And I don't mind paying (a bit) extra for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted February 22, 2007 As a seller of vintage sets, I can tell you that instructions make a big difference in the marketability of a used set. Greetings Pacific493! How do you sell your sets? eBay, BrickLink, your business website or in the real world? There are some sets that will sell without instructions or a digital copy, but I have found that the original instructions helps sets move more quickly and at a higher price. Needless to say, the original boxes add even more to the value. Have you ever received the amount in the two examples above for just instructions alone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacific493 Posted February 22, 2007 Have you ever received the amount in the two examples above for just instructions alone? I have never sold many instructions on their own, but I would probably spend that much to get those instructions (at least for the Carribean Clipper) if I had a set in good condition that I was going to sell but did not have instructions for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted February 23, 2007 Do you only sell Pirate LEGO sets or do you sell other themes as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacific493 Posted February 24, 2007 Do you only sell Pirate LEGO sets or do you sell other themes as well? I mostly sell Pirate, Castle, Space and Town sets from the early 1980s to early 1990s, but I also sell Technic sets from the same period and Star Wars sets from time to time. I have gotten a number of collections recently that were heavy on Pirate sets (particularly Caribbean Clippers). You can check out my Bricklink store All Vintage Bricks. However, I have somewhere in the neighborhood of 500 to 600 additional pounds of Lego that is not listed in the store, so if you're looking for something in particular, drop me a line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted February 24, 2007 I don't know if you've seen my Imperial Sentry Box MOC yet, but it looking like I'll need some red slopes. Only thing is postage from the US is too expensive for me so I'll probably get them locally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacific493 Posted February 24, 2007 I don't know if you've seen my Imperial Sentry Box MOC yet, but it looking like I'll need some red slopes. Only thing is postage from the US is too expensive for me so I'll probably get them locally. Very cool MOC! International shipping is a killer, particularly where parts are concerned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted February 24, 2007 Yes it sure is, and I've noticed shipping to the US is more expensive than anywhere else. Probably because its the furthest! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
