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Quick Guide to 5 Knockoff LEGO Brands

Posted on November 13, 2014 by BrickingTips

LEGO knockoff products, informally known as LEGO clones, are toy construction sets that resemble LEGO products in both appearance and function. LEGO clones, often designed to be compatible with LEGO parts, are almost always priced cheaper than LEGO in stores. … Continue reading →

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LEGO Inventory Management 101: Examining Benefits and Costs of Keeping Inventory

Posted on November 6, 2014 by BrickingTips

If you are selling LEGO pieces or sets on eBay, Bricklink, or BrickOwl then you’re buying and storing an inventory somewhere in your home (e.g. closet, spare room, basement, sauna–okay, please don’t store your inventory in your sauna). Inventory refers to goods … Continue reading →

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Got loose dust on your LEGO models or pieces? Try a dust blower!

Posted on October 30, 2014 by BrickingTips

The longer you leave your LEGO models or pieces out in your living room or basement, the more unsightly dust they will accumulate. Used LEGO lots purchased from eBay, Craiglist, or garage sales also commonly contain dusty LEGO pieces. Using a … Continue reading →

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How Packages Can Be Delayed Beyond Your Control

Posted on October 23, 2014 by BrickingTips

Most of your eBay shipments, even the ones headed to all corners of the earth, will be delivered quickly and without incident, but every now and then some of your packages will get stalled somewhere in the pipeline, delaying delivery … Continue reading →

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Goldy Gopher Dresses as LEGO Minifigure During Minnesota Homecoming Football Game

Posted on October 18, 2014 by BrickingTips

Goldy Gopher, college mascot for the University of Minnesota, dons a LEGO minifigure inspired costume during the university’s homecoming football game on October 18, 2014 against Purdue University.  

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Customs Fees Explained: A Quick Guide for Ebay International Shipments

Posted on October 16, 2014 by BrickingTips

At some point during your eBay selling adventures you will face buyers upset about paying customs fees. Some buyers may message you (“The post office won’t give me my order until I pay a customs fee. Do I really have to pay this?”). … Continue reading →

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Oops, My Bad: 3 eBay Seller Screw Ups and How to Fix Them

Posted on October 9, 2014 by BrickingTips

Ebay seller errors happen. How you deal with the mistake will show your buyer your true nature. Here are three common eBay seller errors with advice on how to fix them and, even better, how to prevent them. Seller Error 1: … Continue reading →

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A Mixed Bag: 5 Factors to Consider Before Buying Unsorted Bulk LEGO Lots

Posted on October 2, 2014 by BrickingTips

Although purchasing bulk LEGO lots from garage sales, thrift stores, Craigslist or eBay can boost your inventory and your profits, they can just as easily waste your time and money, if you’re not careful. Here are five factors to consider before … Continue reading →

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Four Simple Ways to Decrease Packing Weight of Your eBay Shipments (and save money!)

Posted on September 25, 2014 by BrickingTips

Always make sure that you’re packing your eBay shipments safely and securely. That said, there are a few easy steps you can take to shave off ounces or fractions of ounces from your shipment’s weight. Sometimes a mere fraction of an ounce … Continue reading →

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Comparing USPS Small Flat Rate Boxes vs. USPS Flat Rate Padded Envelope for LEGO Parts Shipments

Posted on September 18, 2014 by BrickingTips

Using Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes and envelopes can help save you and your buyers money in shipping costs on heavier LEGO parts orders (packages that weigh above 13 ounces). Flat Rate boxes and envelopes are great because the boxes … Continue reading →

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