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Build It While You Can: LEGO To Cease Manufacturing by 2025; Goes ‘Online Only’

Posted on April 1, 2015 by BrickingTips

In an unexpected move, The LEGO Group unveiled a bold new business strategy today: online only LEGO by 2025. The iconic plastic bricks will cease all production by 2025, LEGO officials announced today in a press release, shifting resources to … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Problem Orders: An eBay Buyer’s Guide in 4 Steps

Posted on March 26, 2015 by BrickingTips

Sometimes eBay orders go wrong. Here are a few tips how to follow up with your seller. 1. Contact the seller if there’s a problem This may sound obvious, but sometimes unhappy buyers just jump ahead and leave a negative or neutral feedback … Continue reading →

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Paypal Fee Rate Reality Check: What a difference a $0.30 transaction fee makes

Posted on March 19, 2015 by BrickingTips

The standard Paypal fee rate for United States sellers is 2.9% + $0.30 for each domestic transaction. That means your Paypal fees are basically 2.9% and some change, right? Not exactly. That seemingly harmless $0.30 fee balloons your actual Paypal fee percentage … Continue reading →

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4 Tips for Packing Securely: It’s all about the tape and ink

Posted on March 12, 2015 by BrickingTips

Packing items securely can help decrease the number of lost and delayed packages during shipping. That means happier buyers (because they get the stuff they ordered) and fewer headaches for you (since your buyers get the stuff they ordered). Sounds good, … Continue reading →

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Nesting vs. Stacking: Packing LEGO Pieces the Smart Way

Posted on March 5, 2015 by BrickingTips

Many eBay and Bricklink buyers and sellers alike frown upon stacking LEGO pieces, especially if the pieces are sold as “new”. Brand new LEGO pieces, in theory, have never been assembled and stacking pieces is considered to be a form of assembly. Even … Continue reading →

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8 Reasons NOT to Ship Internationally

Posted on February 26, 2015 by BrickingTips

I’m a supporter of shipping internationally. In fact, my three largest value orders ever came from Australia, France, and Norway and they all arrived safe and sound. That said, shipping internationally does carry some extra risks that you rarely (if ever) see … Continue reading →

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LEGO for Sale: 4 Reasons Why You Should Start Selling LEGO Pieces

Posted on February 19, 2015 by BrickingTips

You’re a LEGO person and who isn’t these days? You buy LEGO sets. Maybe you even buy some LEGO pieces through LEGO Shop at Home or on eBay. If you’ve ever felt a sliver of curiosity about selling LEGO pieces … Continue reading →

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Unboxing Checkinglist for Buyers: How to Open Your Online LEGO Purchases from eBay

Posted on February 12, 2015 by BrickingTips

The only thing more exciting than buying LEGO pieces on eBay is finding your order in the mailbox or at the doorstep. Before your tear into the package, hold on! Take a few precautions to make sure the contents of the package arrived undamaged. … Continue reading →

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Amazon, eBay, LEGO.com and Beyond: Where to Buy New LEGO Sets Online

Posted on February 5, 2015 by BrickingTips

If you’ve got a LEGO maniac at home, or maybe you are one yourself, then you are probably wondering where are the best places to buy new LEGO sets. Let’s explore some of your options for buying brand new LEGO sets online. … Continue reading →

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How and Where to Buy Authentic LEGO Minifigures

Posted on January 29, 2015 by BrickingTips

Searching for authentic LEGO minifigures can sometimes be a bit of challenge. Some clones (i.e. LEGO knockoffs), counterfeits and custom figures look strikingly similar to the iconic LEGO minifigure. Here are a few tips on how and where to buy genuine LEGO … Continue reading →

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