Author:  StickyBrickit  Posted:  Aug 1, 2021 09:22  Subject:  Re: What are some surprisingly expensive parts?  Viewed:  125 times  Topic:  General Cancel Reply

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In General, ybtfbiwgw writes:    There's no pleasant surprise quite like finding a piece that seems mundane until you look up the price. One of my favorite examples is this one, averaging $60 due to being exclusive to a 1997 pirate ship:   *  30033 Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Bar Frame Octagonal Parts: Plate, Modified {Red} I bet the majority of people coming across that piece in a pile of LEGO wouldn't even think about being able to make $60 off it. This can be a good thread for such people who are sorting their childhood collections, garage sale finds, etc. and want to make some extra money or simply get excited they own a valuable piece! What are some other sought after parts that can be easily overlooked? I found one of these in a random lot I bought: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=4502a&idColor=7#T=S&C=7&O={%22color%22:7,%22cond%22:%22N%22,%22iconly%22:0} I hadn't seen a blue one before so looked it up...it's not mega expensive compared to some other parts but considering how much material is there (probably close to zero value) it's worth a surprising amount of money because it happens to be blue!

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What are some surprisingly expensive parts? - wyvern (75)

There's no pleasant surprise quite like finding a piece that seems mundane until you look up the price. One of my favorite examples is this one, averaging $60 due to being [...] (35 months ago, Aug 1, 2021, to General)

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Re: What are some surprisingly expensive parts? - wyvern (75)

[...] Have you seen the prices for the black and dark tan ones? Maybe they should qualify as a rare substance like gold or saffron, having such a high value-to-weight ratio! [...] (35 months ago, Aug 1, 2021, to General)

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