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In lugnet.general, Frank Filz writes:
> William Brumbach wrote:
> >
> > <snipped bones good summary>
> >
> > In lugnet.general, Frank Filz writes:
> > >
> > > Sorting out by set REALLY isn't worth it. Trust me. Now it is true that
> > > one could sort into related parts and sell those off, and in fact, if
> > > the collection is at all sorted, this can be very easy.
> >
> > With a lot the size of this one, you can probably do everything. If it were
> > all mine I would sell off the sealed sets first and make some room that way.
> > Then try to complete as many of the sets as possible, especially older ones,
> > and put them up in the same manner as Spielbude (and others, his auctions
> > were the first to come to mind), and move some of the instructions as well
> > (with the corresponding sets). Once that stuff is gone, then shift into the
> > "ibuyifdpriceisright" model of parts lots. Guy has this down pat, great
> > presentation, clearly the best method to maximize profits on used pieces
> > IMO. Of course, this is just what I would do.
>
> Me feeling is that there are only a handfull of sets (if even that) that
> sell for more (or even close to) what their parts sell for. Of course
> some of the early sets with no specialty pieces will sell for much more
> than their parts would, but I wonder if you can get most of that by
> selling the instructions.
I'd bet so--unless of course they're CA bricks that are still in
OK condition, the connoisseurs might notice that distinction.
But I'm totally with Frank on this one. For purposes of sale,
breaking up the sets into parts will, 99 times out of 100, garner
more than the reconstituted sets. It's definitely less labour-
intensive, with regard to making sure you have this or that piece.
With parts lots, you create them as you find them, and the pieces
dictate the sorting logic rather than the sorting logic dictating
the pieces.
BTW, the collection, as of 18:15 GMT 9 February 2001, is at $14,779
as a high-bid. I'd bet $25K is not unreasonable as a final offer
price we'll see (and incidentally is what I figured he'd get for
it).
Oh yeah, and Frank, if ever you want to split a collection...;)
all best,
Lindsay
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