Machines being listed at unsellable prices.

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As others have said just buy stuff you love and then it matters not what the prices do.

The fact you can even get half your money back for something after enjoying it is probably a more realistic approach,.

I was in a department store and people were discussing which lego to buy as a gift, and part of the decision was how much it might be worth in future...so sad.
 

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I do like buying a project, fixing it up and selling it off for a few hundred profit, but I guess that's a bit different.

Good way for me to learn how these things work too.

But I also get too attached when they look all lovely after cleaning and fixing. And I've been luckyish with untested stuff which keeps the cost down.

I don't expect to make any money on fully working cabs I've bought. Probably lose a bit after transporting costs.
 

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looking at ebay completed in classic cars and looking at a few fords, peugeot etc the prices look well down to me compared to a couple of years back, massive percentage not even selling
 

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I think what we are seeing has always happened since I’ve been In The scene at least, which is 2018.

When I joined I wanted a Virtua cop 2
And in ebay one, which may still be there, was £2700 and at the time boneheaded sourced me one for £450.

I tried to negotiate with the guy, and he laughed at me saying I’m one of those who want stuff for nothing.
 

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As others have said just buy stuff you love and then it matters not what the prices do.

The fact you can even get half your money back for something after enjoying it is probably a more realistic approach,.

I was in a department store and people were discussing which lego to buy as a gift, and part of the decision was how much it might be worth in future...so sad.
the lego community is absolute ass cancer, so many people just buying stuff to sell on for a profit knowing they only release limited edition sets, its partly on lego that problem for doing that

ive managed to pick up about 8 modular sets and never paid more than the retail price for any of them, but the older sets can for astronomical prices if people just keep them in a box and dont open them, better ways to invest money and enjoy your life
 

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the lego community is absolute ass cancer, so many people just buying stuff to sell on for a profit knowing they only release limited edition sets, its partly on lego that problem for doing that

ive managed to pick up about 8 modular sets and never paid more than the retail price for any of them, but the older sets can for astronomical prices if people just keep them in a box and dont open them, better ways to invest money and enjoy your life
I will admit that I tried Lego investment two years. Ended up losing money. Not sure it's possible any more. And I would credit Lego in making so many they are easily available for retail price.

I do have a Stranger Things Brick Headz that I will get double price for but that's not gonna make me rich.

I hate Lego.
 
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