Tag Archives: sorting LEGO

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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Summer Sales Slump: Boostings Sales and Business Efficiency During the Off Season

Posted on June 18, 2015 by BrickingTips

If you find your eBay or Bricklink sales dropping off during summer months, you’re not alone. According to Bricklink statistics, May and June 2013 had some of the lowest sales numbers in terms of dollars. Here are some ideas on … Continue reading →

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Organizing Your LEGO Inventory into Presorted Quantities of 10, 50 and 100

Posted on June 11, 2015 by BrickingTips

Whether you’re a LEGO seller, a LEGO builder or both, presorting your pieces into quantities in advance can streamline the process of pulling pieces from your inventory, saving you time and headaches down the road. Using the 10, 50, 100 Quantity … 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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Shades of Gray: How to Distinguish “Gray” from “Bluish Gray” LEGO Pieces

Posted on August 14, 2014 by BrickingTips

Back in the early 2000s, LEGO tweaked the coloring of their gray pieces. Since the color change was minor adjustment rather than a major overhaul, many LEGO builders to this day cringe at the thought of distinguishing “old” grays from “new” … Continue reading →

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