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Mr-shifter

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Well, I learnt a massive lesson about lego over the past week.

I have started to buy and build the modular buildings. I was in the Brighton lego store about 3/4 weeks ago and noticed brick bank was on its way out. They had loads, and I didn't have the spare dough so I left it there.

Can't get one for less than £100 over rrp now. I had no idea they would go so quickly and sell out so quickly.

So a friend of mine spots one on Facebook. It's used but one of a number of modular buildings this guy is selling. He wants £100 for the set and instructions, which seems fair. I ask all the pertinent questions, is it complete, is it real, is it played with, are all the mini figures there, are any bricks discoloured and so on and so on.

All the answers come back good. He sends me some pictures of his collection, all built and nicely displayed. Only built once, displayed behind plastic to stop dust, never played with and I even have found the box. So down to his house I go.

The sets all bagged up and ready to go. He's even gone through the inventory and checked it the day before, so I pay him the money and off I go.

That night I started sorting it. I separated all the colours out and immediately bells start ringing as there is clearly some lego that is not genuine in there. Once I had separated the colours I decided that I would go through all the pieces and see what was what. I have a magnifying glass, a tiny hand held microscope and a strong led light.

I probably sorted through the first 100 pieces and at least 15% were fake. Not all the same fakes either. I didn't really know how to spot fake lego. An hour with that set was an education. Luckily, I have a lot of real spare pieces to reference and I quickly learnt how easy a fake would be to spot.

I sent the seller a pretty terse message and to be fair, he quickly got back to me and offered a refund. He apologised and played it dumb but it was pretty obvious he was lying when he said he had disassembled the set and packed it straight away. It was either missing a lot of pieces or, what's more likely, got broken down into a container with a lot of mixed lego and then the set was just made up from the inventory.

The moral of the story is don't buy second hand lego, and if you do, check it before you take it.

Now, if anyone sees a brick bank for sale for rrp or close (129.99), can you tap me up please.
 

Taffius

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Mr-shifter said:
Well, I learnt a massive lesson about lego over the past week.

I have started to buy and build the modular buildings. I was in the Brighton lego store about 3/4 weeks ago and noticed brick bank was on its way out. They had loads, and I didn't have the spare dough so I left it there.

Can't get one for less than £100 over rrp now. I had no idea they would go so quickly and sell out so quickly.

So a friend of mine spots one on Facebook. It's used but one of a number of modular buildings this guy is selling. He wants £100 for the set and instructions, which seems fair. I ask all the pertinent questions, is it complete, is it real, is it played with, are all the mini figures there, are any bricks discoloured and so on and so on.

All the answers come back good. He sends me some pictures of his collection, all built and nicely displayed. Only built once, displayed behind plastic to stop dust, never played with and I even have found the box. So down to his house I go.

The sets all bagged up and ready to go. He's even gone through the inventory and checked it the day before, so I pay him the money and off I go.

That night I started sorting it. I separated all the colours out and immediately bells start ringing as there is clearly some lego that is not genuine in there. Once I had separated the colours I decided that I would go through all the pieces and see what was what. I have a magnifying glass, a tiny hand held microscope and a strong led light.

I probably sorted through the first 100 pieces and at least 15% were fake. Not all the same fakes either. I didn't really know how to spot fake lego. An hour with that set was an education. Luckily, I have a lot of real spare pieces to reference and I quickly learnt how easy a fake would be to spot.

How lego has changed...fake lego! Next you will be telling me they have garlic on bread!
On serious note, enlightening even when I havent one piece of lego. Whats a brick bank then?
 

Taffius

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Taffius said:
Mr-shifter said:
Well, I learnt a massive lesson about lego over the past week.

I have started to buy and build the modular buildings. I was in the Brighton lego store about 3/4 weeks ago and noticed brick bank was on its way out. They had loads, and I didn't have the spare dough so I left it there.

Can't get one for less than £100 over rrp now. I had no idea they would go so quickly and sell out so quickly.

How lego has changed...fake lego! Next you will be telling me they have garlic on bread!
On serious note, enlightening even when I havent one piece of lego. Whats a brick bank then?

I was so intrigued I googled it and understand now it is actually a "bank" building. Thought it was like a collection of rare pieces but its actually looks a complex build.
 

robpmarsh

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Bought a few new sets recently

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sith-smith

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Yoda's hut looks to be a good build :)

I've now started the long journey of building these...
 

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Vernon

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Hi all,

Im a 1st poster in the Lego section!
Looking for some assistance with valuations for the MISB sets listed below.

I have are listed below with a rough price guide based on eBay and Bricklink.
If anyone can provide any more info that would be appreciated.

7104 Desert Skiff - £35
7106 Droid Escape - £30
7127 Imperial AT-ST- £65
7134 A-Wing Fighter - £50
7144 Slave I - £90
7150 Tie Fighter & Y-Wing £100
7151 Sith Infiltrator - £60
7155 Trade Federation AAT - £75
7171 Mos Espa Podrace - £155
7180 B-Wing - £50
8002 Destroyer Droid - £150

Cheers,

Vern
 

robpmarsh

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These prices are based on the items being sealed and in minty boxes

7104 Desert Skiff - £30
7106 Droid Escape - £30
7127 Imperial AT-ST- £45
7134 A-Wing Fighter - £45
7144 Slave I - £70
7150 Tie Fighter & Y-Wing £85
7151 Sith Infiltrator - £45
7155 Trade Federation AAT - £80
7171 Mos Espa Podrace - £110
7180 B-Wing - £50
8002 Destroyer Droid - £150

If there is any damage to boxes you might need to drop prices a bit
 

Vernon

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Hi Rob,

Really appreciate you taking the time to reply.
Guess I over estimated on a couple of sets.

A couple of boxes have dents on them. Will check which ones later.

Cheers,
 

Mini99

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robpmarsh said:
These prices are based on the items being sealed and in minty boxes

7104 Desert Skiff - £30
7106 Droid Escape - £30
7127 Imperial AT-ST- £45
7134 A-Wing Fighter - £45
7144 Slave I - £70
7150 Tie Fighter & Y-Wing £85
7151 Sith Infiltrator - £45
7155 Trade Federation AAT - £80
7171 Mos Espa Podrace - £110
7180 B-Wing - £50
8002 Destroyer Droid - £150

If there is any damage to boxes you might need to drop prices a bit
Thanks Rob.
 

robpmarsh

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Hi All,

Only collecting the OT-related sets now so all of this has to go, can do deals on multiple items.

7259 - ARC-170 Starfighter (Unboxed/Complete) £35
7659 - Imperial Landing Craft (Boxed/Complete) £60
7663 - Sith Infiltrator (Boxed/Complete) £35 *SOLD*
7664 - TIE Crawler (Boxed/Complete) £60
7672 - Rogue Shadow (Unboxed/Instructions/Complete) £45 *SOLD*
7915 - Imperial V-Wing Starfighter (Boxed/Complete+Acrylic Stand) £30
7931 - Jedi T-6 Shuttle (Boxed/Complete) £40 *SOLD*
7964 - Republic Frigate (Boxed/Complete) £100
8036 - Seperatist Shuttle (Boxed/Complete) £25
8087 - TIE Defender (Boxed/Complete) £45
9499 - Gungan Sub (Unboxed/Complete/Missing Instructions) £65
9525 - Pre-Vizla Mandalorian Fighter (Unboxed/2x Mandalorian Figures/No Instructions) £25
10131 - TIE Droid Fighter (Complete/Ship Only) £20
75001 - Republic Troopers Vs. Sith Troopers (Boxed/Complete) £10
75013 - Umbaran MHC (Mobile Heavy Cannon) (Boxed/Complete) £55
75013 - Umbaran MHC (Mobile Heavy Cannon) (Unboxed/No Instructions/2x Umbaran Figures) £30 *SOLD*
75018 - Jek 14's Stealth Starfighter (Boxed/Complete) £50
75039 - V-Wing Starfighter (Boxed/Complete+Acrylic Stand) £25
75046 - Coruscant Police Gunship (Boxed/Complete) £70
75051 - Jedi Scout Fighter (Ship Only) £25
75099 - Rey's Speeder (Unboxed/Complete) £12
75102 - Poe Dameron's X-Wing Fighter (Boxed/Complete) £60
75105 - Millennium Falcon (Boxed/Instructions/Han and Chewie only) £80
75138 - Obi-Wan Jedi Interceptor (Unboxed/No Instructions) £15
75145 - Eclipse Fighter (Boxed/Complete) £15
75149 - Resistance X-Wing Fighter (Boxed/Complete) £55
75152 - Imperial Assault Hovertank (Boxed/Complete) £25
75154 - TIE Striker (Unboxed/Complete) £45
75155 - Rebel U-Wing Fighter (Boxed/Complete) £60
75168 - Yoda's Jedi Starfighter (Unboxed/Instructions/Yoda only) £10
75177 - First Order Heavy Scout Walker (Boxed/Complete) £25
75179 - Kylo Ren's TIE Fighter (Boxed/Complete) £55
75182 - Republic Fighter Tank (Boxed/Complete) £15
75185 - Tracker 1 (Boxed/Complete) £40 *SOLD*
75186 - The Arrowhead (Boxed/Complete) £45
75204 - Sandspeeder (Boxed/Complete) £15
75209 - Han Solo's Landspeeder (Boxed/Complete) £18
75210 - Moloch's Landspeeder (Boxed/Complete) £25 *SOLD*
75212 - Kessel Run Millenium Falcon (Boxed/Complete) £100
75215 - Cloud-Rider Swoop Bikes (Boxed/Complete) £15 *SOLD*
75217 - Imperial Conveyex Transport (Boxed/Complete) £50
75219 - AT-Hauler (Boxed/Complete) £55

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Palifan

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Put me down for the 75215 - Cloud-Rider Swoop Bikes (Boxed/Complete) £15

And the - 75210 - Moloch's Landspeeder (Boxed/Complete) £25
:D

Ian
 

Vernon

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Hi,

These sets are now for sale.
Please contact me for photos or if you have any questions.
Prices do not include postage or PP fees.

7104 Desert Skiff - £30
7106 Droid Escape - £30
7127 Imperial AT-ST- £45
7134 A-Wing Fighter - £45
7144 Slave I - £70
7150 Tie Fighter & Y-Wing £85
7151 Sith Infiltrator - £45
7155 Trade Federation AAT - £80
7171 Mos Espa Podrace - £110
7180 B-Wing - £50
8002 Destroyer Droid - £150



Cheers,

Vern
 

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Mini99

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Has anyone pre ordered the new Ideas Flintstones set yet?
Available for VIP Menbers now.
 

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Palifan

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I'm not so sold on the mini figs for this set or house even though I thought i was a nice idea. I don't think they pulled it off as well as they could have but it'll be interesting to see how it sells.

Ian
 

Mini99

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I have ordered it as I hoping that it will look better in hand.
Should be here today, so I'll let you know.
 

monkey_roo

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Likewise - i think they missed a trick not including the sign, but overall the set looks fun, the figures look great and i think it will be lovely, and at 55 it really is great value for an ideas license set... Looking forward to building it tonight :)
 

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