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Re: I just don't understand people on eBay...
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Sun, 5 Mar 2000 02:30:14 GMT
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> I saw those auctions too and couldn't understand it, but it all depends on how
> badly someone wants something and the bidders at the time. A Metro Park &
> Service Tower goes anywhere from $90 to $210. I paid $130 for one MISB (off of
> eBay). Another set that varies greatly is the 6395, Race Paddocks. I have seen
> it go for as low as $35 (in fair condition) to as high as $86 and $142 (both
> MISB). And also, I saw an MISB 6699 (the small cycle shop) for for, get this,
> $82(!) while they usually go for $15-$25 mint, the guy must have really wanted
> that set. My nephew and I are not to the residential area of our city (we only
> have one house set), but will be soon. Houses are so valued because it has
> been such a long time since they have made them. To be honest, with you,
> however, I would pay $200-$250 if I really wanted it. However, I have a friend
> in Italy who is helping my nephew and I searching for sets, so I won't be
> bidding on houses just yet.
Okay,so I understand that it has been a LONG time since the last house came
out. Actually, I shouldn't say that as the Velux house came out just
recently. However, I would have to say $130 for a MISB Metro Park and Service
Tower is a GREAT deal. When was the last time Lego came out with a parking
garage for vehicles? Wait, there is only one set...the Metro Park and Service
Tower. I can see how this set could go for a lot of money. However, there is
not just one house out there or one Metro Park and Service Tower. They are
always up on eBay. I never thought that there would be a #361 Garage on eBay
and there have been 3 on. I missed the first one because I thought the price
was too steep, and sure enough, another one pops up. Likewise with the
houses. There is absolutely no excuse for buying a house for $205 USED
compared to the same house MISB cheaper than that. There will always be
doubles of it. The houses might be rare, but they're not THAT rare. There is
one set that I have only seen one of on eBay, and that is the 1484 Weetabix
Promotional house. I could have gotten that house, but my friend needed this
house to finish his suburb so I let him have it. :-) That's a house that I
would probably pay a pretty penny for. That's okay! Let people spend $200+
on used houses...I'll settle for the $40-$100 used houses. :-)
Speaking of cities....do you have a website???
Brendan
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| (...) I always start one and never finish one (though I do have a generic website that has not been updated since June 1998). So, I will simply be taking the easy way out and posting the pics at Brickshelf. The galleries are already set up, all that (...) (25 years ago, 5-Mar-00, to lugnet.town)
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| (...) I saw those auctions too and couldn't understand it, but it all depends on how badly someone wants something and the bidders at the time. A Metro Park & Service Tower goes anywhere from $90 to $210. I paid $130 for one MISB (off of eBay). (...) (25 years ago, 4-Mar-00, to lugnet.town)
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