Hello. I am new to the forum. I am a Lego collector of Pirate and Castle sets. Recently, I bought many items to make my collection bigger. Here are some questions I have:

1- Is it possible to display Lego for a long period of time in a manner that they don't get dusty? By using an air spray each week? By putting them in transparent container? Or one should really keep them in box for storage and build them everytimes? Would the color of Lego be affected by sun? What is your method?

2-The price of old Lego pirate vintage (exemple: Skull Eye Schooner) increased a lot (ex: bricklink) from their release. Do you expect that they increase in value even more in the future? What in about 20 yr?

3-Do they produce more sets of each recent Lego set than in the year 1989 so that they will be less rare in the future? Is there more collectors than in the years 1990s? Ex: will the new NISB Imperial flagship worth a lot or there are too much collector... so even in 10 yr, it wont be rare? What is your opinion?

Thank you

Hello. I am new to the forum. I am a Lego collector of Pirate and Castle sets. Recently, I bought many items to make my collection bigger. Here are some questions I have:

1- Is it possible to display Lego for a long period of time in a manner that they don't get dusty? By using an air spray each week? By putting them in transparent container? Or one should really keep them in box for storage and build them everytimes? Would the color of Lego be affected by sun? What is your method?

2-The price of old Lego pirate vintage (exemple: Skull Eye Schooner) increased a lot (ex: bricklink) from their release. Do you expect that they increase in value even more in the future? What in about 20 yr?

3-Do they produce more sets of each recent Lego set than in the year 1989 so that they will be less rare in the future? Is there more collectors than in the years 1990s? Ex: will the new NISB Imperial flagship worth a lot or there are too much collector... so even in 10 yr, it wont be rare? What is your opinion?

Thank you

Sounds like someone is making an investment...

I have no idea about the answer to any of your questions.

But here's another one: Stocks or LEGO? Which is better in this economy?

(Jk!` )

Sounds like someone is making an investment...

I have no idea about the answer to any of your questions.

But here's another one: Stocks or LEGO? Which is better in this economy?

(Jk!` )

When I see NISB set 6276 Eldorado Fortress listed at 66$ US in 1989 by Peeron and sold 511$ US in 2010(see link ) ...

it is a good question !

I guess the value of a set in future is dependent (as money collectible) on the number produced. I suppose that this is not known to the public.

But I would never sell a Lego (Pirate) for which I dont have two sets! I collect them for pleasure...I am just curious about the question!

3-Do they produce more sets of each recent Lego set than in the year 1989 so that they will be less rare in the future? Is there more collectors than in the years 1990s? Ex: will the new NISB Imperial flagship worth a lot or there are too much collector... so even in 10 yr, it wont be rare? What is your opinion?

I don't think it need be an issue; though; there are plenty of speculators stoking up. Two examples from the trains theme: 10001 didn't really affect the pricing of 4558 in the long term; it's still a high-value Lego set; and 10027 commands a price many times it's original retail price even though it was only released seven years ago. Star Wars is another example of extremes.

I don't think you can go too far amiss with sets that are not aimed specifically at children, as most afols don't have a need to sell parts of their collection; and thus; there will be relatively little in the way of used 10210's available for many years.

Though; I do feel it's all gambling. To be honest; I would expect sets like 6289 to depriciate in the long term; as once the current pool of afol have this set; there won't be so much demand for it. Looking at the younger posters on this forum; I can see many have little interest in 80's lego; in much the same way that I have little interest in trains with blue track.

2-The price of old Lego pirate vintage (exemple: Skull Eye Schooner) increased a lot (ex: bricklink) from their release. Do you expect that they increase in value even more in the future? What in about 20 yr?

It depends on the set, its condition and where you're buying it from.

For example:

On Bricklink, yes, I would expect a MISB Skulls Eye Schooner to increase in value over time but a used second hand one on eBay is an entirely different matter.

When I see NISB set 6276 Eldorado Fortress listed at 66$ US in 1989 by Peeron and sold 511$ US in 2010(see link ) ...

it is a good question !

The thing I'd like to know about Peeron is:

a) Where are they getting thier data from?

b) How often are they updating it.

That US$66 might have been there 10 years now.

If you put them in a cabinet they will most likely not get dusty. You can always use an ionic breeze which removes dust from the air. They will help but not eliminate everything. Remember, the only reason we can see lasers is because the air fo the earth has so much dust and debris in it!

As for investment, buy sets that are sealed OR have their original box and instructions. Keep everything in a nic stored and safe location and yes I think they will only go up in value as the next pirates line comes out.

-martinsuper

The thing I'd like to know about Peeron is:

a) Where are they getting thier data from?

b) How often are they updating it.

That US$66 might have been there 10 years now.

Most set archive pages list the original manufacturers suggested retail price for the original year of issue. Sixty six dollars for 6276 is likely found in a 1989 USA shop at home catalog. Looking at the value of a set on eBay and BrickLink is the best way to determine current price.

Ben

I really expect ALL LEGO Pirates sets to start climbing in value, some like the 'hard to find' Hideout set already are, and so ist the rare Pirates Chess set, who has almost doubled in value since it release.

The Imperial Flagship, also an Exclusive, will very probably suffer the same fate, but I think it will be available for a year or two at the least.

Investing in LEGO is possible. Many eBay and Bricklink sellers do it.

Personally I try to buy a second MISB set of most Pirates sets for myself, but not to sell it unless I would be forced to due to whatever reason.

Try an acrilic case. I got one for my prized minifigure, a Clone Army Custom trooper. Keeps him totally dust-free. I saw one guy display his space collection in a big glass case also. Check out the link most of the way down the page.

Check the link about Here It is

Try an acrilic case. I got one for my prized minifigure, a Clone Army Custom trooper. Keeps him totally dust-free. I saw one guy display his space collection in a big glass case also. Check out the link most of the way down the page.

Check the link about Here It is

Thank you....It is a good idea...But his glass tower case is not sealed...so dust will get in a bit. Better than nothing.

Some small set can increase in value more as by percentage and I would say that some very expensive sets can increase in value only twice if compared to some small set that can increase in five fold for example. But it is like with any investment there is risk and return. There will be out people who will pay whatever price to get the MISB item if they really want it. I also collect books older than 50 years and younger than 300 years - if there is certain item that I want I will buy it regardless of the price (in normal person terms). Same goes for the Lego, out of Pirate line I have not yet decided which Pirate I ships to buy MISB.

Still you would need to observe present youth and see what they would like to play most and then buy these sets as these will have nostalgic value for the youth in their 30s when they can afford it. I personally think that 10210 will not increase as many fold as 6243.

OK finally you should buy whatever is in considerable sale and try to sell it in couple of years - that will probably make quite good money.

You can get some Plastic "glass" panes at home depot, or lowes pretty cheap, And you can find a 1/8 in. thick one, thats easy to cut to the desired deminsions.

Its fairly cheap, and very professional looking. Theres a tutorial HERE

As for prices, it would be a good idea to hold onto ALL your lego... Prices of lego sets go up typically a year after they've been discontinued. The Black seas barracuda. (I have one and have been thinking of selling it) Can go for $500 in good condition. I once saw one in mint condition, unopened, that started auction at $500, and the winning bid was a little under $1000. It really all depends on how much you want money, and how much you want to hold onto your legos