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In lugnet.general, Aaron M. Sneary wrote:
>
> Ah,
> I wasn't very specific was I. I have Pre-tube Waffle bottom plates, and bricks
> of a similar era (same old style logo on studs).
> I saw that the waffle plates really don't go for much on bricklink.
>
> Any suggestions or people who might be interested?
Aaron,
That is a very good question. The secondary market is good for old Lego
specialty items such as old road signs, beams with names, trees/bushes,
Esso/Shell Station accessories, etc.
But, there is little secondary market for other old items such as the 2x2 and
4x4 red wheels (with studs on the sides) and gray tires (remember that TLG makes
more tires/wheels than any other company). And there is also little secondary
market appeal for old Lego bricks (especially Cellulose Acetate warped bricks)
and Waffle Bottom plates. Now if these items were in mint condition, then they
have value, since some folks try to rebuild old sets.
But CA bricks are often too warped to make decent looking Lego constructions.
The gaps between the warped bricks is very unsightly. And waffle bottom plates
are usually too worn to be of much use in building.
However both these items do have some value.... Waffle bottom plates are
stronger than circle bottom plates. They use more plastic and weigh 1/3 more
than circle bottom plates. These make great roofing or flooring which is going
to be covered with tiles or other (new) plates. The Waffle Bottom plates do not
warp. I have over 500 of these, and not one is warped. Use them in your
buildings where you won't see them.
Also, if you have some waffle bottom plates in great condition, use them in a
S.N.O.T. construction where the waffle pattern is shown on the sides of a
building or other construction. These interesting waffle patterns can be
incorporated into some unique architectural embellishments.
The same for CA bricks. Although they are warped (more often than not), they
can be used for construction interior supports, where the gap between bricks
cannot be seen. That way you don't waste new bricks in hidden areas of your
constructions.
But as far as selling these to others, there is really not much of a secondary
market for these old common elements.
And I tend to keep all older bricks/plates etc., separate from my new bricks.
It just makes it easier when you build. Nothing like finishing a building, only
to discover that you incorporated a few discolored/scratched older bricks in an
otherwise new pristine building.
Gary Istok
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