For me personally, you'd have to draw a line between a MISB set I already have a copy of or a MISB set that I do not yet own in opened state.

With both it's rather easy. The first one I'd keep as a reassurance, but only if I really loved the set - I'd like the fact that I always 24/7 had a brand new spare copy of it at hand in case of something "happening" to my opened one. I would know I could always take pleasure in a particular set's brand new condition if I ever badly wanted to. And if we're not talking about a set I really like but find rather Meh!: it gets sold in order to buy sets I like!

Now with a MISB set I haven't got an opened copy of, I have to decide what I would appreciate more: said set in brand new condition or the money it would bring if I sold it.

However, I would never ever buy a new set with the strict intention of never opening it. Only if I planned on giving it to someone as a present or passing it on to my children if I ever get any. But that's a different story!

Cheers!

And MISB sets on!

Edited January 18, 201114 yr by Enpaz

It depends on the set and why I bought it. I have opened several MISB older sets. Generally if I'm investing, I'll buy gold or stocks.

Ahab out.....

I think lego is made for building. So why not oppening a box?

In my opinion its a poor financial choice to open a MSIB Lego set. Then again I suppose IF to someone the joy of opening a new set is worth anywhere from 5 to 10 times the original retail value of a Lego set, then to each is own I suppose. I do think your money would be better spent on buying a larger quantity of Lego but just as there are people who will drink a $1000 bottle of wine, I guess there are people who want to open a MSIB Lego set. I do believe that MSIB Lego should be left to the collectors who appreciate them for their rarity/value.

Edited January 31, 201114 yr by Captain Grog

If it was a set I didn't have hell yeah I'd open it, but that said I'd buy complete second hand sets over MISB due to the outrageous prising.

I was lucky enough to be born before the release of Pirate Lego and got my little mits on the complete first wave and a few second wave sets.

(thanks mum and dad)

legos are meant to create ur own world.. OPEN IT!

If I come across a MISB Lego set for a good price I'll keep it MISB. Either enjoy the fact I have one in its original state (I probably have the same set thats opened) or sell it to a collector for a profit. Then buy more Lego!