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In lugnet.trains, Allan Bedford writes:
> In lugnet.trains, John Musil writes:
> > I think that the train registry for the 10020 is a great idea! When I got
> > my first three sets, I quickly opened all of the sets to see the numbers,
> > but then after posting the sets numbers, on the Internet
> > <http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=12973>, I quickly realized
> > that I decreased the value of the set by opening the "Limited Edition" set.
Hey, cool, my number is between your two!
> I guess this begs the question. Did you buy them to enjoy them or to make
> money from them? I'm not judging, I'm just saying that if you bought them
> for yourself, to build and enjoy, then I think it's fantastic that you've
> opened them. I think this *increases* the value... for you. And I think
> that's the most important thing.
I got the call and... *sigh*... it's a losing battle....
> > Which brings me to my question.
> > Is the "Unknown" set kept unopened worth more than a known number?? I would
> > have to say yes. Why? 1) This is the first ever numbered limited edition
> > sets!! 2) Lego has said that they will produce more sets without the
> > limited edition numbering scheme. 3) The set is a great set, but a higher
> > sought after set with the limited edition numbering scheme.
> > So, I believe the next six that I have ordered (Three on Feb.28th and three
> > on March 1st) will remain in the box...unopened.
>
> This may sound a bit snotty, so I apologize in advance. But I honestly feel
> this way:
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> If you never open it, how can you have any fun with it?
>
> I personally can't imagine not opening any LEGO set I buy. I don't own any
> unopened sets, that would feel too much like collecting. I guess I've
> always seen LEGO as a participation hobby. :)
This too may sound a bit snotty, but when I first got into LEGO I couldn't
afford to even buy a single copy of every set I would have liked to have
(it's true! I'm NOT Paradisa complete!). It's only in the past few years that
my circumstances have improved to the point where I pretty much can. So if I
like a set I buy at least one to open and one to keep (sometimes two since I
have two kids). It's one of the perq's of getting older (along with your face
not breaking out anymore) and I'm darned well going to enjoy it.
> <snip> ...I'm sure I won't be able
> to order before the 'numbered' ones are gone, so I'd be glad to know that
> I'll be able to get a copy of the set anyway. It matters not in the least
> to me that it won't be numbered or limited.
But suppose you DID want a numbered one and either didn't have the means now,
or are currently in a dark age and don't even know about the set, but say three
years from now you suddenly experience a LEGO renaissance and greatly desire
one of these limited edition sets. [apologies for run-on sentence] Then
because there are those who will hang onto MISB copies, you may have a shot at
one.
Maggie C.
Lugnet #136 (Shell Tanker wagon!)
FUT appropriate group
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| I have an unopened Technic Space Shuttle. I've never seen one opened. And it kills me that I have not opened this one, but one day in a 100 years, my kids (not even close to reality yet) will have something fun from my generation to play with still (...) (23 years ago, 5-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| (...) I must be missing some inside joke. Anyone care to fill me in? (...) I'm also enjoying some of the perks of adulthood. But I'm still in the dark about not opening LEGO sets. The curiousity would drive me crazy. I've bought multiple copies of (...) (23 years ago, 5-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| (...) [snip] (...) But you've gotta[1] keep fighting the good fight anyway 8?) [1] That's gotta[1] be in a dictionary somewhere[2] [2] I just lerv[1] recursive footnotes 8?) ROSCO (who's noticed at least 5 spelling / grammatical errors in his recent (...) (23 years ago, 5-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| (...) I guess this begs the question. Did you buy them to enjoy them or to make money from them? I'm not judging, I'm just saying that if you bought them for yourself, to build and enjoy, then I think it's fantastic that you've opened them. I think (...) (23 years ago, 5-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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