Tag Archives: damaged LEGO

It’s Not USPS, It’s Me: Why Some of Your eBay Packages Get “Lost” in the Mail

Posted on October 29, 2015 by BrickingTips

It’s easy to blame the United States Postal Service for missing packages, but sometimes a lost package is going to be your fault. I know it’s not easy to hear, but it’s true. Here are four reasons within your control that your USPS packages … 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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What’s the damage?: How to Identify and Prevent LEGO Piece Deterioration

Posted on December 18, 2014 by BrickingTips

Most damage to LEGO pieces is superficial and will have little to no effect on play value or the structural integrity of a LEGO project. If you sell degraded LEGO pieces on eBay, describe any defects to the pieces in … Continue reading →

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