<p>I keep my eye on Craigslist and Facebook Martketplace. There’s always someone selling a collection or a bucket of pieces. There’s also a subreddit /r/legomarketplace that sometimes has good deals. I’ve had success with all of these this year and have put together a great supply of parts and sets.</p>

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2017-12-30T12:42:02.437Z
2017-12-30T12:42:02.437Z
John Fricker
<p>I haven't tried to buy a load but Facebook marketplace seems to have more choice these days for local heavy items for collection. Might be worth a look.</p>

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2017-12-30T00:29:13.657Z
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Ruu42
<p>Find a teenager you already know who will spread the word that you will trade old, boring Lego collections for new, shiny video game cash.</p>
<p>Their parents will HATE you.</p>

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2020-12-30T16:58:42.387Z
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RSchulz
<p>Generally speaking, for bulk bricks the best place is eBay.</p>
<p>For greater selection (probably what you need for largish pieces),</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Facebook marketplace</p>
</li>
<li><p>Craigslist</p>
</li>
<li><p>Brick-and-mortar stores like <a href="https://bricksandminifigs.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://bricksandminifigs.com/</a></p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>For individual pieces, Pick-A-Brick or Bricklink.</p>
<p>Also for several months now, Costco has been selling a 1500-piece Creator box for ~$40 which is as good as I've ever seen for new bricks.</p>

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2020-12-30T15:47:16.453Z
Paul Draper
<p>How have people built up such large collections of bricks?</p>

<p>I would like to get into building Lego Great Ball Contraption modules, but this needs a lot of parts to play with. I've got some Lego from (30ish) years ago, but not much seems to have survived, and I've bought a couple of bug Technics sets - but I need a lot more Technics, plus more standard bricks, plates, smooth plates etc.  </p>

<p>Buying sets is one way, but expensive and I don't like to just make them and then instantly dismantle again.</p>

<p>Buying on a site like Bricklink is great for specific pieces, or when I have something to get it all in the same colour etc. </p>

<p>I've seen random "1Kg lego parts" on ebay which I can try to use that to build up a load - has anyone tried this?</p>

<p>Or is there another way I'm missing?</p>

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How do people build large collections of bricks?
MrPurpleStreak
# How do people build large collections of bricks?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-12-29)

How have people built up such large collections of bricks?

I would like to get into building Lego Great Ball Contraption modules, but this needs a lot of parts to play with. I've got some Lego from (30ish) years ago, but not much seems to have survived, and I've bought a couple of bug Technics sets - but I need a lot more Technics, plus more standard bricks, plates, smooth plates etc.

Buying sets is one way, but expensive and I don't like to just make them and then instantly dismantle again.

Buying on a site like Bricklink is great for specific pieces, or when I have something to get it all in the same colour etc.

I've seen random "1Kg lego parts" on ebay which I can try to use that to build up a load - has anyone tried this?

Or is there another way I'm missing?

**Tags:** technic, shopping


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## 4 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2017-12-30. Score: 2

I keep my eye on Craigslist and Facebook Martketplace. There’s always someone selling a collection or a bucket of pieces. There’s also a subreddit /r/legomarketplace that sometimes has good deals. I’ve had success with all of these this year and have put together a great supply of parts and sets.


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### Answer by username_2 on 2017-12-30. Score: 1

I haven't tried to buy a load but Facebook marketplace seems to have more choice these days for local heavy items for collection. Might be worth a look.


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### Answer by username_3 on 2020-12-30. Score: 0

Find a teenager you already know who will spread the word that you will trade old, boring Lego collections for new, shiny video game cash.

Their parents will HATE you.


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### Answer by username_4 on 2020-12-30. Score: 0

Generally speaking, for bulk bricks the best place is eBay.

For greater selection (probably what you need for largish pieces),

* Facebook marketplace
* Craigslist
* Brick-and-mortar stores like <https://bricksandminifigs.com/>

For individual pieces, Pick-A-Brick or Bricklink.

Also for several months now, Costco has been selling a 1500-piece Creator box for ~$40 which is as good as I've ever seen for new bricks.


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