I'm running out of space

[Brickdoctor]

Obviously it's going to have to be buy or sell. If you don't really want all the sets, you could start up a BL store, start making some money back, and eventually you could get to the point where buying, saving, and then reselling on BL funds your entire hobby.

Otherwise, it has to be buying more space.

[brickmack]

brickmack...did you suggest he get rid of the manuals? Why would he do that?

Well some people don't bother keeping the manuals. He might be of that type (He could always get PDF copies from the LEGO site or a few other sites anyway), and perhaps he might even make some money selling them. Certainly with nearly 2000 instruction books this would clear up some space.

[Vindicare]

Well some people don't bother keeping the manuals. He might be of that type (He could always get PDF copies from the LEGO site or a few other sites anyway), and perhaps he might even make some money selling them. Certainly with nearly 2000 instruction books this would clear up some space.

That definitely would free up some space, and true some do sell them. I always thought that was just from people who buy Lego just for resale purposes. Even if one is a MOCer, you'd think they'd still get the itch to build the intended model. And, of course there always is technology.

[SNIPE]

return the tubs for larger ones, you can get more space if you have 1 huge tub than 2 or 3 smaller ones. also look for ones that are taller.

[Hoboman]

Well some people don't bother keeping the manuals. He might be of that type (He could always get PDF copies from the LEGO site or a few other sites anyway), ......

This is what I do. If the set instructions are available as a PDF, the booklet goes into a pile. When I have a few, I sell them as a lot. I keep a back up of the PDFs and if I ever need to build the original set again, I have the instructions right on my hard drive.

Lot less space that way.

[Brickdoctor]

This is what I do. If the set instructions are available as a PDF, the booklet goes into a pile. When I have a few, I sell them as a lot. I keep a back up of the PDFs and if I ever need to build the original set again, I have the instructions right on my hard drive.

Lot less space that way.

Some people do prefer to have the physical manuals. I do use the PDFs a lot and store the manuals in a pile on the side, but sometimes I do use the manuals, like if my computer is shut down and I don't want to bother turning it on, or if I don't have Internet access and I didn't download the manual I want, or if I simply want to be able to hold the manual in my hands.

[Donut]

Some people do prefer to have the physical manuals.

That would be me. Call me old fashioned, but I can't stand staring at a screen if a print version is available. I file all my instructions in one of those 3 drawer Sterlite compartment.

To the OP, you should either sell part of your unwanted collection or open them. Bags take up less space than boxes.

[Vindicare]

Where'd the OP go? Why did he interest us all with his supposed huge collection, then disappear... I'd really like to see his collection, not really to prove that he actually has them, but just to see that many Lego, I'm excited if there were pictures.

[brickmack]

That would be me. Call me old fashioned, but I can't stand staring at a screen if a print version is available. I file all my instructions in one of those 3 drawer Sterlite compartment.

To the OP, you should either sell part of your unwanted collection or open them. Bags take up less space than boxes.

I'm ok with looking at the screen, but I do often find that the PDF instructions from the LEGO site are kinda crappy quality for some reason, so I prefer to find the PDFs on LEGO fan sites or in my own instruction pile. Of course it is kinda hard looking back from the screen to the LEGO and stuff when I build on the floor and the computer is on a desk. I need a tablet PC of some kind... Fortunately I re-build old sets I've taken apart(Mainly because I can't find the parts in my half-organized LEGO room), and I don't sell sets ever so I never need the instructions for part lists.

Edited August 1, 2011 by brickmack

[LEGO Guy Bri]

Some people do prefer to have the physical manuals.

That would be me. Call me old fashioned, but I can't stand staring at a screen if a print version is available.

I don't mind using my laptop but, I do find it quite annoying and time consuming then using the booklet. It drives me nuts not to have the manual. Kind of like missing a one of a kind piece to the set. Even if I may never take the set apart again.

[Blondie-Wan]

I had a terrible problem accommodating everything in my tiny studio apartment. I think I've resolved the issue, though, having just moved into a 3-bedroom house with my girlfriend; one of the bedrooms is designated a "fun room," principally for LEGO.

[jojo60]

This topic makes me think LEGO is a very strong addiction.

I have a fun room mostly dedicated to LEGO in my house (16 square meters) : It is my limit, no more space is allowed. I "Only" have 170 sets and I already think it is to much, I only keep the sets I really like : the others are sold time to time (on ebay for example).

I prefer buying lots of old parts for mocing : This way I have no regret breaking a set.

I am surprised no-one talk about dust...

[Fallenangel]

This topic makes me think LEGO is a very strong addiction.

I'm sure.

[Vindicare]

I had a terrible problem accommodating everything in my tiny studio apartment. I think I've resolved the issue, though, having just moved into a 3-bedroom house with my girlfriend; one of the bedrooms is designated a "fun room," principally for LEGO.

My family is looking at moving and I'm hoping for the same thing. Were looking for a 3 bedroom house as well, that way I can have a Lego room. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

[CP5670]

I live by myself in a fairly large two bedroom apartment, so any place inside is fair game for Lego. I try to confine the bricks to the bedrooms though, where I can keep the blinds down and prevent sunlight from coming in. I have cut down on buying more sets in any case, as I have too many unopened sets in storage already and Bricklink is a better source of MOC parts. (have reached my limit at 310 or so sets, although I still get 3-4 per year)

I'm ok with looking at the screen, but I do often find that the PDF instructions from the LEGO site are kinda crappy quality for some reason, so I prefer to find the PDFs on LEGO fan sites or in my own instruction pile.

Yeah, the scan quality on those is not very good, often suffering from low resolutions and inaccurate colors. The older instructions on Brickfactory and Peeron that were scanned by fans look a lot nicer.

[Cookie0879]

IMO, the manuals are a part of the experience, I would never get rid of them and go all digital. Sure, I've got my share of .pdf and .jpg instructions, but I would never think of getting rid of the paper version.

Unless you have hundreds and hundreds of sets that you build regularly and thus need the instructions at hand all the time, I can't see the problem with storing them somewhere safe.

If you throw them away, why not put them up for sale or just give them away for free, I'm sure there's always someone willing to take them.

[HumanPackMule]

IMO, the manuals are a part of the experience, I would never get rid of them and go all digital. Sure, I've got my share of .pdf and .jpg instructions, but I would never think of getting rid of the paper version.

Unless you have hundreds and hundreds of sets that you build regularly and thus need the instructions at hand all the time, I can't see the problem with storing them somewhere safe.

If you throw them away, why not put them up for sale or just give them away for free, I'm sure there's always someone willing to take them.

Yeah, just look at all the people selling them on eBay.

[vexorian]

This topic makes me think LEGO is a very strong addiction.

It is.

Edited August 4, 2011 by vexorian

[1980-Something-Space-Guy]

While I'm conscious that I'm resurrecting an old thread, I would like to add that I face space crises every year... My stuff doesn't lie on the floor, but my closet is almost full. I always have to find a way. Currently, I have no idea of what I'm going to do next

[Izzy]

There is another slightly more current thread of the same topic in General Discussion forum. I've run out of room

A Mod can merge them as soon as possible.

[Siegfried]

In my current home I don't have a spare room for LEGO so I've taken over the passageway!

...and more!

We probably need a bigger house...

A Mod can merge them as soon as possible.

Yes boss!

[I Scream Clone]

There is another slightly more current thread of the same topic in General Discussion forum. I've run out of room

A Mod can merge them as soon as possible.

That link is broken, and I gave up after 4 pages of General

[Izzy]

That link is broken, and I gave up after 4 pages of General

That'd be because Sieg had already done it.

Thanks!

[I Scream Clone]

That'd be because Sieg had already done it.

Thanks!

Ah, he did it while I was posting hence the broken link.

[K-Nut]

Wow Siegfried, and I thought my collection was huge! I'm just glad I see Diagon Alley and QAR in there.

On another note, I'm just about out of space as well, but I've been collecting a lot since 2008 and haven't packed anything away yet. There's some stuff I don't even know why I bought.

Edited August 28, 2011 by K-nut