This Star Wars First Order Stormtrooper polybag was available exclusively from The LEGO Store in early May 2016. The set currently sells for about $12 on Bricklink.
Star Wars LEGO polybags provide excellent collectibility and play value for buyers as well as lucrative resale value and investment potential for sellers. Oh, and did I mention that polybags also make super cool birthday party favors and stocking stuffers for the kids (I’m talking to YOU, Mom and Dad!)?
Whether you want to buy Star Wars LEGO polybags for yourself, your kids or for your business, follow these shopping tips to snag the best deals on this side of the Outer Rim!
Scour BrickLink and eBay for Bulk Deals on LEGO Polybags
Both BrickLink and eBay can offer excellent bulk prices on LEGO polybags. When you’re looking on BrickLink, click into the high quantity listings. Some sellers offer tiered, bulk discounts. For example, two polybags cost $10 each, but 10 or more polybags would cost $9 each.
It’s more likely you’ll find a better price on BrickLink, but eBay is still worth a look. The release of The Force Awakens has renewed demand for Star Wars products, so it’s less likely you’ll find a killer bulk deal on Star Wars LEGO polybags. You may find a good deal on non-Star Wars LEGO polybags, though, since many eBay sellers offering cheap bulk pricing on LEGO polybags don’t specialize in LEGO products. They’re just trying to move the inventory and get on to the next sale.
Last week I spotted an eBay listing by a reputable seller for a bunch of 40026 Statue of Liberty polybags. This listing was $75 for 25 polybags with free shipping. The 6 month Bricklink sales average for the Statue of Liberty polybag is $7.78. Not too shabby.
Check out Amazon or eBay for Individual Polybags
Amazon probably won’t get you the best bulk pricing on a LEGO Star Wars polybag, but the site may get you a decent price on an individual polybag. Amazon pricing can be highly competitive, mainly due to the Fullfillment By Amazon program (FBA). FBA sellers ship their items to an Amazon warehouse and Amazon ships the order to the buyer. The seller with the lowest price often wins the lions share of the purchases, which prompts competitive pricing and sometimes a cutthroat ‘race to the bottom’ mentality.
FBA orders qualify for free two-day shipping to Amazon Prime members. So you could get a competitively priced polybag delivered to your door in two days. It would also qualify for regular free shipping for Amazon orders over $49.
By comparison, most BrickLink and BrickOwl sellers charge shipping of at least $3.00 for domestic orders, so if you’re only buying one or two polybags, shipping can kill your savings. That’s why if you are a Prime Member or can qualify for free shipping on your order, Amazon may be cheaper than buying on BrickLink or BrickOwl
The main drawback of buying LEGO polybags on Amazon is the sales tax, if you purchase the item from Amazon or an FBA seller. If you buy from an out of state eBay, BrickLink or BrickOwl seller, then you wouldn’t have to pay sales tax.
Ebay can also be a great place to find a great deal on a one-off polybag. Many eBay sellers offer free shipping and you don’t have to pay sales tax to out of state sellers.
A few final thoughts and resources
Fastest LEGO polybag shipping
If you needed that polybag yesterday, then the fastest shipping, hands down, goes to Amazon Prime and their famous free two-day shipping. Buying from a Top-Rated eBay seller is a decent, somewhat speedy alternative. Top-Rated sellers on eBay are required to ship orders within one day of purchase, so your order will likely arrive within 4 or 5 days. Keep in mind that occasionally a Top-Rated eBay sell will ship later that they are supposed to, whereas Amazon is less likely to ship an order late.
Other LEGO polybag sales outlets
You can also check out LEGO Star Wars polybag prices on other sites like BrickOwl, Bonanza, and Google Shopping.
Following historical sales trends
Finally, if you’d like to see historical sales trends of LEGO set and polybags, check out BrickPicker.com or the 6 Months Sales Averages posted on the individual item listings on BrickLink.