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The recent discussions about the color change and people's buying habits got me thinking about how much we as individuals spend on Lego. In particular, at least a couple of people in this thread ((URL) admitted to spending between $2,000-$5,000 or (...) (20 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) To each their own. Even the most extravagant Lego train hobbiest can't hold a candel to the modle train guys spending $300+ for a single locomotive.-Ken (20 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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"Thomas Main" <thomasmain@myrealbox.com> wrote in message news:HuzI0B.1xIB@lugnet.com... (...) got me (...) at (...) Since I have only been out of my dark age for a little over two years, I would say my spending on Lego for that short time has been (...) (20 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) In the words of U2, "you can never get enough of what you don't really need." I think for many, the answer "how much is too much" depends on what kind of stuff you build and on what you do with your finished constructions. Personally, I do not (...) (20 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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What is this phrase, "too much LEGO"? I read the words but don't understand them in that order... ;) (...) I've been on a buying spree for the last six months and have approximately 75,000 pieces. Before that, it was about 50,000. (...) I keep it (...) (20 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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"Ken Nagel" <knandjn@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HuzIv4.2305@lugnet.com... (...) got me (...) at (...) HUGE (...) hold a (...) Hmm, I wouldn't be so quick to assume that AFOLs don't have models approaching or exceeding this price. Actually, (...) (20 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Yes, for me a better order to describe me is "Much LEGO, too!" (...) Ditto! There is no way I'm selling my bricks! I will give to friends who need a piece, but selling?? Gugh!! *inward shudder* (...) Again ditto! It's my hobby. I tried to keep (...) (20 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) According to Peeron, I've dumped about $150 a month into my collection in the short time since emerging from my dark age a very short time ago, so I'm sort of playing catch up. A big "ditto" on the issues of personal taste dictating what would (...) (20 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) % smile. That's the only thing that matters. (20 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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"Frank Filz" <ffilz-lists@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:Hv00x4.1D5n@lugnet.com... (...) Frank hits the nail on the head - Once you start seriously purchasing Lego kits for the parts instead of the main model, you inevitably end up with a (...) (20 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) at (...) the (...) Good point. I have a LEGO lift bridge controlled by 2 RCX's. The total estimated street value is just over $1200 (that's cost ladies and gents...) My collection is a small collection in my own mind. I now, only after many (...) (20 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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What to do with all the extra parts....? Bryan --- I'll Take them! Just to do you the favor ;) Jeff www.jlshawwebdesign.com www.jlshawwebdesign.com/dac - The Dsibani Alliance Core Site www.jlshawwebdesign..../dacsector - DAC Forums "I'm not dumb, (...) (20 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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According to my LUGNET set list, I have 112,000 pieces, which I consider to be a pretty large collection. I haven't kept track of the quantities of pieces I've bought from Bricklink and ebay, but if I had to guess, I'd say it's anywhere from 20 to (...) (20 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) "My Parts" on Peeron.com allows you to export a parts list based on your Lugnet set inventories. It would be interesting to try and narrow your collection pieces down to the essential 10,000. Surely I could make do with somewhat fewer than 260 (...) (20 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) For me that's about right, I average about 4000 Euro's a year (for the last 2-3 years) not counting stuff I resell. (...) I keep about 90% of the stuff I buy these days, the sales are only to partially cover costs of expanding my own (...) (20 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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Me too! I like all those odd parts (dino tails, spiders, etc) coz I have a really kooky mind - anyone got spares? :) just joking ppl ( I think ) However I do wish to someday make a ship entirely covered in trans-green spiders :) Cheers, and odd (...) (20 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) The number heavyly depends on certain factors. One is the size and type of model. Some people build small houses, or accessories, and some build large installations ans scenarios. Another is the way how they deal with the completed MOC. Some (...) (20 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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According to my Lugnet setlist I have close to 60,000 bricks. Which, by Swedish standards, is a lot. This has been acquierd in the last four years. I already had a decent collection as a kid and have bought some larger lots used. But if I find (...) (20 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I spend £200/month, that's about $320/month or $3840/year. This is mostly on new Lego. I divided my purchasing into three: 1. Urgent Needs. 2. General Needs. 3. Nice to Haves. Urgent needs get bought at any price RRP or below. If I'm that keen (...) (20 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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Initially, I was allotting a maximum of $60 a month. Later, I just decided on a general "entertainment" amount and figured from there. Then I kinda threw out the whole monthly thing once I got to a certain point since I either buy specific parts at (...) (20 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.general)
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