11+ Best Places to Sell Used Lego

There are tons of places you can sell your used legos, though to turn a profit, you’d need to identify the best marketplace for the type of Lego you have.

Besides turning a profit, there are other factors likely to impact your choice. For example, how fast you want to sell the sets and roughly how much time you dedicate to this activity.

This handy article gives you valuable insights on how to select the best places to sell your used Lego.

11 best places to sell used legos (a complete list)

When it comes to selling these days, you’re spoilt for choice between online and offline marketplaces. Trends have evolved, so if you want to be sure you’re making the right decision, some upfront research is necessary. 

You’ll want to understand the different strategies for selling on the various marketplaces. Mostly, which ones hold the most promise for your used lego sets, and what you need to do to ensure a smooth start and finish. In case you’re worried that you don’t have the funds to see this through, here’s an article to give you tips.

1. Online Marketplaces 

An online marketplace makes it easy for a business or individual to sell online. They give you as the seller direct access to buyers.

They don’t own or store any inventory. That’s the seller’s job though they control the mode of payment to prevent fraud. They’ve also gained deep consumer trust and have the ability to deliver broad inventories with impressive variety at the drop of a hat.

Each online marketplace has its unique requirements like product categories, listing fees, and audiences. As a potential seller, you’ve got to be ready to contend with the issue of serious competition from other sellers with similar items to yours.

Your target buyers will not be short of options, and to win them over, your items and presentation must be mind-blowing. Below is what you’ll need to factor into your selling strategy:

• The customer experience 

From start to finish, think of how you can enthrall the buyer. For example, by providing a delightful and memorable user-experience, you can attract repeated purchases. This will require you to have a deep understanding of what your target buyer wants and expects. An idea to attract buyers is to offer great customer support before and after purchase, offer returns, and a great price on products.

• Opportunity cost 

If you deliver an amazing user experience, winning sales will be a guarantee because all you’ll need is their endorsement of your reputation and positive reviews.

This is what potential buyers look at first before they decide whether to engage further. While every marketplace is different, these factors are constant everywhere — the degree of positive reviews, CTR, product titles, descriptions, and the number of successful sales you’ve had.
With these in mind, let’s dive in.

With these in mind, let’s dive in.

1. eBay is one of the largest, oldest, and popular online marketplaces. You’d be dead wrong to ignore it if you want a shot at making a decent return on your Lego. It’s reputable, has a vast global network, and is big on safe, secure transactions. It’s got one of the most comprehensive inventories online with a promise of awesome bargains, and that’s another reason why buyers love it. 

If you’re going to sell on this site successfully, your focus should be on getting eBay buyers to love you too with a 100% satisfaction endorsement –seriously. It’s a bummer if you’ve never listed there before because it’ll take loads of hard work to get some of the good vibes to reflect, but if you’re serious, it’s worth the consideration.

eBay is the best place to sell used Lego. You’re highly likely to get the best prices for a discontinued lego set, big set, minifigures, or mixed lots. Also, if you’re looking for a quick sale, this is the most convenient platform for you.

In terms of fees, expect to pay a 10% commission (or 9% if you’re a top seller) on each sale accompanied by 3% charges on each PayPal transaction. Another downside is that it tends to side with buyers during disputes regardless of the details on whose fault it is in the wrongdoing. This tends to put off a lot of sellers.

2. Amazon is a household name for most buyers interested in its staples, that is, electronics and books. It’s a massive marketplace with a major global network of sellers and buyers. Mostly used by established businesses, individual sellers can access it too via the Seller Marketplace.

Unless you’ve got a really unique set of Lego or a massive one at that, this might not be the best place for you.

There are no freebies on Amazon; to access their market, you’ll either shell out fees for a professional account or FBA. If you’re an individual seller, you’ll have to pay listing and selling fees for each item you sell, of around 99 cents per item. There’s also an option to pay a set monthly fee ($39.99 a month), but this is unlikely to be worth it unless you expect to sell a huge number of items.

Besides the crazy competitive environment on this platform, there are also restrictions on what you can do.

You’ll have to accept giving up a large degree of independence and control over your items or the brand you’re trying to build if you want to sell on Amazon. Your inventory, too, must always be meticulously synced up to prevent order and listing errors.

Away from the big boys of mass online selling, you’ll find there’s vast opportunity in smaller, niche marketplaces, which have less competition.

Your strategy here is to gain traction in your listing, which could be worth thousands in future revenue.

3. Bricklink and Brickowl are lego-focused marketplaces that have a similar ambiance to eBay except that they specialize in Lego. Serious, experienced lego buyers pop in here first before they check anywhere else.  

Bricklink has over 10,000 worldwide based stores and superb tracking, feedback, and reference systems that let you know anything and everything about your items. The fact that it allows PayPal is another plus since it adds another layer of protection to transactions.

Bricklink is the best place to sell new or rare lego sets and specific brick parts. To get a grip on your pricing, use their six-month tracker to avoid selling at too low or high a price.

In terms of fees, the commission is 3% on total monthly sales and 3% for PayPal. The downside to Bricklink is that many stores are private sellers and so quality and product quantity vary considerably.

Brickowl, on the other hand, is much smaller with 3000 stores and is more expensive than Bricklink. It has its fair share of audience because it’s more user-friendly, unlike Bricklink that has a steeper learning curve.

Creating a store is free, and thereon, at the start of each month you should expect a 2.5 percent commission on any sold items.

Brickowl is best for specialty sets, individual bricks, and parts, plus they accept debit and credit cards besides PayPal.

4. Sheepbuy is our very own marketplace, which is extremely easy to list as soon as you’re ready to start selling. We know you may not have the time to run a full-time gig, so the focus is to ensure you have an extremely straightforward process that saves you time and money.

Here, you won’t have to pay a commission on every sale as you do on eBay, and you can sell free of charge with our basic tier. All transactions are via PayPal between buyer and seller only. To find out more about how to sell online for free click here.

5. Online buyback stores offer a unique service that enables you to raise cash quickly using your items without selling them outright. You’ve got the option to buy them back for a little more than you sold them and a lot less than the replacement cost. To start, they’ll require a description of your lego sets with high-resolution photos. If they approve, you’ll package, ship directly, and they’ll pay in cash or store credit.

They’re the best option if you’re cash strapped and have to sell. At least you have the guarantee of getting your precious Lego sets back. Some examples of these stores are:

• Declutter is an app that specializes in tech and media items, but you can also sell lego sets. If you want to sell but don’t have the patience to wait around for a buyer, this is the best place for you. You’ll receive an instant valuation for your items and be able to ship them straight away. Even better, postage is free. But be sure to give an honest report on the condition of your lego sets.
• The Plastic Brick describes itself as the largest retailer of used and out of use lego sets. It pays for a wide variety of used, vintage, and unopened lego sets, and it doesn’t matter whether they’re complete. 

It’s the best place if you’re not attached to your Lego and are simply looking to dispose of them. Payments are typically sent via PayPal. Before you ship your stuff, ensure it’s sorted, cleaned, and neatly packaged. Recheck to confirm that there’s no off-brand or non-lego toys in the collection. Offers are typically made on a per pound/kg basis; you would need to have at least 25 pounds of Lego to interest them.

• Replay Bricks buys your Lego, spruces, and resells it. If you’re interested, login to their site to fill a form, and they’ll respond by sending you a quotation. If you’re ok with it, pack and ship to them; they’ll send you a link to print a free shipping label. Once your collection is received and evaluated, payment will be issued via PayPal.
• Toy Brick Brigade has put a freeze on buying your lego sets till further notice. If you don’t mind waiting till they’re back again, you can contact them. They’ve traditionally bought collections of LEGO in lots from 30 pounds(the minimum) to 500+ pounds. 

For them to consider your Lego, send them entire and up-close photos of the collection in 3 – 5MB. They’ll also need your address, weight, and a detailed report of your collection. 

They don’t require them sorted or complete. If you agree to their offer, they’ll send you shipping instructions and a prepaid FedEx shipping label via email. Their payment mode is PayPal.

6. Online classifieds and social media platforms are another viable selling channel worth considering. To have a good start, ensure that your photos are catchy, the descriptions interesting and that you have a clear policy on returns and delivery.   

• Facebook Marketplace is one of the most popular marketplaces for used items. Though not everyone is on the marketplace, there are expectations that it will continue to roll out. One of the best things about it is that your listings are visible to anyone that you’re friends with or to any groups and communities that you choose to share the information. 

The only thing is that you have to do your own due diligence on a buyer if you’re not familiar with them. Facebook doesn’t provide any protections on transactions.

• Instagram is another site that’s proving to be a viable trading platform, especially through the shopping feature. The shopping feature lets users purchase an item straight from the app – if they see a post with an item they like, they can follow the link to buy it.

To get the most, link your Facebook and Instagram accounts and create a product catalog on Facebook. You can then tag a product in the same way that you’d tag another account, but users will be able to sell the item for sale and its price. You’ll have to change your Instagram account into a business account to do this – but rest assured, it’s completely free.

It’s easier to sell your items if you have a large number of followers, and you can also increase your reach by adding the right hashtags.

• Craigslist has been around for some time and is somewhat outdated but still a decent place to sell almost anything locally. Most first time sellers start here because it’s easy to list and quite rewarding. 

What’s more, you’re not required to have an account to list merchandise. However, it’s useful to have one when you need to relist items that haven’t sold. It’s also got a loyal audience that often makes repeat purchases. 

To be successful on this platform, ensure your presentation is outstanding and make it easier for buyers to find you and make a purchase.

• OfferUp is a free smartphone app that allows you to sell things locally from your home, much like Craigslist. The main advantage of using OfferUp as a seller is that you don’t have to publicly disclose your name, email, or phone number in your ad. 

Transactions are conducted anonymously through the messenger in the app, and the process is fast. With OfferUp, you can also see buyer ratings to help avoid doing business with shady people.

6. Active lego communities and forums are lego fan-centric places where you can build strong networks with avid lego fans and collectors. From blogs, online forums, communities to social media platforms, there’s no limit to what you can find or where to start.

Below are some of the most active ones:

• Reddit is a thriving community of AFOLs who’d like to trade-in Lego. Though not big on discussions, it’s a good platform for sharing pictures, MOCs, and seeking advice on all things Lego.You can find about 30 posts a day.
• Eurobricks is a LEGO fansite dedicated to providing a vibrant, safe space for information exchange on all things Lego. To sell here, you’d need to be a long term active member, but they do allow some exclusions as long as you notify the staff and they’re agreeable. However, there are no protections or involvement in any trading activities; you’d have to carry out your own due diligence and selling policies.
• Brickset is a discussion forum for AFOLs, and to participate, you’ll need to create a user account. To sell, you can do so in the Marketplace section but with your own selling policies and protections. It’s also got a Facebook page that’s quite busy.
• Brickpicker is another Lego dedicated community that’s focused on sharing information on lego sales and value estimates with AFOLs. It’s like a rating agency for Lego. It has a price guide for minifigs and lego sets and a classifieds section for matters trade.
• The Brothers Brick is a lego website for adult builders and fans of Lego. They highlight the best Lego creations of every type from builders around the world, including ever-popular Lego Star Wars, steampunk, and mecha creations. You can also find the latest lego news, opinions, and lego set reviews.

Other places that you’re likely to find active AFOLs are Facebook groups like:

• AFOLs of Facebook is one of the largest Facebook groups for Adult Fans of Lego, with 16,000 members. It has a mix of nationalities –Australia, Europe, America, and Asia sharing almost 110 posts per day. It’s got serious moderation and is run like your typical Facebook group page.
• New Elementary is a must-like Facebook page for true Lego fans. It has 4,500 members and is the best source of news on the latest parts, existing parts in new colors as well as providing some really inspiring content from their network of contributors on unusual part usage. If you’re worried that your selling plan doesn’t have the right kind of steam, read this article to jog your mind.

2. Offline Markets

1. Brick and Mortar are physical outlets where you can sell lego sets, especially the rare, hard to get ones. Some of these stores specialize in this and would be willing to pay to obtain them. Before you approach them, though, ensure that your sets are in the perfect condition to ensure that they can be bought. Around the US, there are tons of these in almost every state. They pay in cash or store credit. 

• Bricks and Minifigs is the largest lego toy brick and mortar store with over 40 shops around the US. It specializes in new and used lego items from bulk tubs to storage unit-sized collections. It has a wide selection of individual minifigs, bulb bricks, components, accessories, and probably the largest assortment of new, used, and retired sets.

2. Thrift stores are also another viable place to sell your used lego sets. Although not the valuable ones because you’ll not get the right price for them. Thrift shops buy cheap to sell and raise money for charitable causes.

• Goodwill is one fine example. They’ll accept your bulk Lego or incomplete sets and offer you a price for them.

3. Pawnshops won’t give you the actual price for your lego set, especially a valuable one. But they’re the best for a quick, hassle-free no questions asked exchange. You’ll often consider a pawn shop if you’re pressed for cash and need an immediate solution.
4. Flea markets are attractive to buyers interested in an endless array of products that offer a more sustainable way to consume, based on recycling and saving money. The demand is mainly from young people searching for originality at a low price. So, if you’re looking to connect with buyers directly within a space you can control, this would be the best place for you.
5. Friends and family could just be the best option for you, especially if you have no time to do the more stringent work required to sell your lego sets. If they’recrazy about Lego, it should definitely be worth considering because all you need to do is sort, clean, and package without having to worry about putting in the work to earn their trust or build your reputation. If they’re not fans themselves, they’ll be sure to get them for their kids.
6. Local newspaper advertisements are still trusted and popular with some people, and though their reach is small, don’t be quick to dismiss their value. They’ll connect you directly to your buyer, who is most likely locally based, and hence no shipping fees will be required.

Finally, you can check out upcoming lego events and conventions in your area. If you’re already part of a lego forum, then you’ll be privy to this information, or you can just search it online.

This year there were only two in-person AFOL events, Bricks LA and Bricks Cascade, in January before the lock-downs. Currently, most events are taking place virtually.

Valuable lego sets worth money

Before you sink into these amazing lego sets of all time, get some tips from this interesting read on how to sell valuable items.

• The Millenium Falcon is a fictional starship in the Star Wars franchise famously used by the smugglers Han Solo and Chewbacca, during the Galactic Civil War. Thing is, it was every kid’s fantasy to be Han and to fly the Millennium Falcon. Lego fulfilled this fantasy when it released the Millennium Falcon model in 2007 at $500, which also became the most sought after model of its Star Wars sets. The toy was a limited edition and sells on eBay for more than $2000.
• Hogwarts Castle is an iconic feature of the beloved Harry Potter series. It was a stronghold of ancient magic, and everyone wanted to see it to believe it. So you can imagine the wonderment when Lego released a detailed toy model of Hogwarts Castle that included everything that brought the story to life. This model is valued at $400.
• Taj Mahal is another must-have lego toy and the largest build with 5922 pieces. It was released in 2008 for $300. A used set can fetch $1,333 while a new one in box is worth almost $2900. Due to its popularity, Lego relaunched it in 2017.
• Eiffel Tower is the tallest lego set standing at more than 4 feet high when assembled. It was released in 2007 for $200 and is now worth almost $2000.
• The Death Star is another one of the elaborate Star Wars sets from Lego. It’s available for $500 and has over 4000 pieces. What’s awesome about it is the galaxy of intricate, authentic environments that includes a superlaser control room, Imperial conference chamber, hangar bay with moving launch rack and Lord Vader’s TIE Advanced with space for Vader inside, Emperor Palpatine’s throne room and Droid maintenance room.
• Cafe Corner features all the flair and architecture of a real town building. It includes realistic props like a firehouse, hotel signage, street lighting, movie theater, and more. It’s got almost 2000 pieces and sold for about $100 upon release. Today, you can get it for $2000.
• Disney Castle, with features inspired by some of Disney’s greatest animated feature films and that stands at the center of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida can also be experienced as a lego set. Made of 4000 pieces and measuring over 29″ (74cm) high, 18.8″ (48cm) wide and 12″ (31cm) deep is available from Lego at $350
• The Grand Carousel made of 3263 pieces spins and plays music while the horses and swing boats move up and down! Built with intricate, lifelike ornaments and features, it’s a spectacular display. It was released in 2009 for about $250 and can currently fetch more than $2000 or more since it was retired in 2010.

Related question

Where is the best place to buy LEGO?

The first and best place to check for what’s available and what’s on sale would be Lego’s official website. If you’re lucky, you could get what you want at a great bargain especially if it’s a bulk purchase.

Other places worth checking out are smaller niche marketplaces like Sheepbuy, Bricklink, and Brickowl for specialty and rare finds. Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist could potentially have bulk Lego at reasonably low prices. 

Garage and yard sales are a good hunting ground for hard to find pieces since most people rarely know what they have.

Conclusion

Selling is a strategic affair. You can’t just pick your used lego sets and sell anywhere or to anyone. 

Different marketplaces cater to different buyers and have unique requirements and strategies, requiring payment to access their buyers.

To successfully sell your used lego sets, work out a selling strategy, look at all the marketplaces that are likely to give you the best deal, then make a commitment.