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LEGO Reselling

LEGO is one of the most consistent resale markets. Sets retire, prices rise.

Key Concepts

Retired sets: When LEGO stops making a set, prices increase 5-20% annually
NIB (New In Box): Sealed sets command highest premiums
Licensed themes: Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel = best resale
Exclusives: LEGO Store/online exclusives harder to get = higher value

Best Sets to Buy

UCS (Ultimate Collector Series): Large display sets, always appreciate
Modular buildings: Retire every 2-3 years, 2-4x returns
Seasonal/holiday: Limited availability = forced scarcity
Limited GWP: Gift With Purchase promos become valuable

💡 Pro Tip: Use BrickLink for pricing research. BrickEconomy tracks set values over time. Buy retiring sets at retail, hold 1-2 years, profit.

Funko Pop! Reselling

What Sells

Convention exclusives: SDCC, NYCC, Funko Fair
Store exclusives: Target, Hot Topic, Walmart, Amazon
Vaulted Pops: Discontinued = increasing value
Chase variants: 1 in 6 ratio, distinctive markings
Grails: Rare older pops, some worth $1,000+

Condition Matters

Mint box: Full price
Minor damage: 20-40% less
Major damage: 50%+ less
OOB (Out of Box): 50-70% less than boxed

Use Pop Price Guide (poppriceguide.com) for current values.

Trading Cards

Category	Key Platforms	Notes
Pokémon	eBay, TCGPlayer	Vintage (1999-2003) = gold. Modern chase cards hot.
Sports Cards	eBay, COMC	Rookie cards, graded cards. Market volatile.
Magic: The Gathering	TCGPlayer, CardKingdom	Reserved List = never reprinted = appreciating
Yu-Gi-Oh!	TCGPlayer, eBay	Meta cards spike with tournament play

Grading

PSA: Most recognized, long wait times, sports/Pokémon
BGS (Beckett): Subgrades visible, sports focus
CGC: Newer, faster, growing acceptance

⚠️ Warning: Card market is volatile. A $100 card today might be $30 next month if it gets reprinted or falls out of competitive play. Research before investing heavily.

Vintage Toys

Most Valuable Categories

Star Wars (1977-1985): Original Kenner figures, especially carded
G.I. Joe (1964-1969, 1982-1994): Original 12" and Real American Hero
Transformers (1984-1990): G1 figures, complete with accessories
He-Man/MOTU: Masters of the Universe figures and vehicles
Hot Wheels: Redlines (1968-1977) most valuable
Barbie: Vintage 1959-1966, Black Label collectibles

Condition Grading

MIB/MOC: Mint In Box / Mint On Card - highest value
NRFB: Never Removed From Box
Complete: All original parts, no box
Incomplete: Missing accessories - significant discount

Where to Source Toys

Retail clearance: Target, Walmart circles for LEGO/toys
Thrift stores: Vintage toys, incomplete sets for parts
Garage sales: Parents selling kids' collections = goldmine
Estate sales: Attics and basements hide vintage treasures
Facebook groups: Collector groups for specific niches
Whatnot: Live auction app, sometimes deals
Flea markets: Negotiate, especially late in day

Selling Platforms

Platform	Best For	Fees
eBay	Everything, largest audience	~13%
Mercari	Quick sales, lower values	10%
Whatnot	Live selling, Funko, cards	8%
TCGPlayer	Trading cards only	~11%
BrickLink	LEGO sets and parts	3%
Amazon	New/sealed toys	~15%

Q4 Is Your Super Bowl

Toys are THE category for Q4 (Oct-Dec). Holiday shopping drives massive demand.

Start sourcing in September: Inventory up before demand spikes
Price higher Oct-Dec: Desperate parents pay premiums
Ship FAST: Need to arrive before Christmas
Hot toys: Whatever's on the "must-have" lists goes crazy
After Christmas: Prices drop 30-50%. Good time to BUY for next year.

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