Category Archives: General Reference

What’s in a Name?: 5 Ideas for Choosing a Username for Your eBay, BrickLink or BrickOwl Store

Posted on September 1, 2016 by BrickingTips

Whether you a buyer or a seller, choosing a username for your eBay, BrickLink or BrickOwl account is difficult. Many details and considerations play a role in the decision making process. Let’s look at five factors to consider while selecting your … Continue reading →

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Know Your Story: 5 Common Questions About Your LEGO eBay Business That Friends and Family Will Ask You

Posted on August 18, 2016 by BrickingTips

Building your LEGO empire on eBay, BrickLink and BrickOwl is difficult enough, but the more your business grows, the more questions you will need to field from friends, family and acquaintances about your eBay business. Many of the initial questions … Continue reading →

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Why is LEGO Popular?: 5 Reasons LEGO Dominates the Toy Industry

Posted on June 16, 2016 by BrickingTips

Everybody seems to love LEGO, but what makes the little plastic bricks so special? The standard LEGO brick’s patent expired years ago and an abundance of copycat brands and Chinese knockoffs run amok in the global marketplace. Despite expired patent protection, … Continue reading →

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How to Prevent “New” LEGO Pieces from Becoming “Used”

Posted on November 12, 2015 by BrickingTips

Your new LEGO pieces can easily become used, or perceived by your buyers as used, if you’re not careful. Here are some ways to keep your new pieces in new condition. 1. Dust or dirt accumulation If you don’t store … Continue reading →

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5 Benefits of Writing a LEGO Themed Blog

Posted on October 15, 2015 by BrickingTips

Whether you’re buying or selling LEGO online, launching your own LEGO themed blog boasts many personal and professional benefits. 1. Showcase your MOCs Many LEGO sellers are also LEGO builders. Why not create your own online gallery, featuring your homemade … Continue reading →

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Aw, Snap!: Spotting and Preventing Damage to Fragile LEGO Pieces

Posted on October 8, 2015 by BrickingTips

Not all LEGO pieces are equal. Some pieces, even ones straight out of the box or new from Pick-a-Brick walls, are more easily scratched, snapped or torn than others. The best eBay and Bricklink sellers anticipate problems even before they happen, so … Continue reading →

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A Guide to the Non-Paying Buyer (NPB) on eBay or Bricklink

Posted on August 27, 2015 by BrickingTips

Most of your buyers will pay for their items instantly or within a few days. Every now and then a week will pass with no payment and no contact from your buyer. You’ve got yourself a possible unpaid item, also … Continue reading →

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7 Time Saving Tips for eBay Sellers: Streamlining Your Selling Process

Posted on August 20, 2015 by BrickingTips

Whether you’re Bill Gates or Jane Q. Public, everybody gets the same twenty four hours in a day. Check out these seven easy time saving tips for eBay sellers, many of which you can start doing right now! 1. Write an accurate … Continue reading →

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7 Expensive LEGO Pieces That WILL Break the Bank

Posted on August 6, 2015 by BrickingTips

Many people already think of LEGO as a pricey hobby, but some of these rare LEGO pieces take expensive to a new level. Not surprisingly, five out of the seven items selected for this list relate to the ever popular Star Wars … Continue reading →

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A Little ‘Thank You’ Goes a Long Way with Your International Buyers on eBay

Posted on July 23, 2015 by BrickingTips

There’s a super easy way to add a memorable and personal touch to your international eBay orders–writing thank you their native language. In the age of Google and the internet figuring out how to write ‘thank you’ in nearly any language … Continue reading →

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