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Best / Cheaper to buy Lego before of after Christmas on EBay????

HappySad
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I would love to purchase a large amount of Lego Technic for my son. I can purchase before or after Christmas as we already have his Christmas present bought.

When is the best time to get deals for children Lego? Do parents clear out toys before Christmas so their is more to buy on eBay before Christmas??? Or do parents clear out after Christmas and sell old toys and unwanted presents??? When would be the bet time to have more items on sale?

What s your opinion of experience with this.

Thanks
“…the ‘insatiability doctrine – we spend money we don’t have, on things we don’t need, to make impressions that don’t last, on people we don’t care about.” Professor Tim Jackson

“The best things in life is not things"

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  • bylromarha
    bylromarha Posts: 10,085 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    Used or new? Presume used from your post?

    Cheaper after Cmas - lots of people selling in January and not many buyers as less cash post Cmas.
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  • Strapped
    Strapped Posts: 8,158 Forumite
    If you're looking for used, then start looking now. New, if you shop at Tesco then they have their voucher exchange to double up on Toys at the moment, so lego is effectively half price. (Lego advent calendar for a tenner, bargain).
    They deem him their worst enemy who tells them the truth. -- Plato
  • Crowqueen
    Crowqueen Posts: 5,726 Forumite
    bylromarha wrote: »
    Used or new? Presume used from your post?

    Cheaper after Cmas - lots of people selling in January and not many buyers as less cash post Cmas.

    Plus the January sales.

    I'm looking to buy a new laptop but it's been recommended on my budget to wait until after Christmas as the discounts will be much better. And obviously I might get a bit more money for Christmas so I might have more to spend.

    I would imagine the same would go for the OP :), minus the extra money part.
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  • HappySad
    HappySad Posts: 2,033 Forumite
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    bylromarha wrote: »
    Used or new? Presume used from your post?

    Cheaper after Cmas - lots of people selling in January and not many buyers as less cash post Cmas.


    Thanks 4 your advice. Yes .. There will be less buyers as people have less money. So I'll wait till then. Thanks
    :T
    “…the ‘insatiability doctrine – we spend money we don’t have, on things we don’t need, to make impressions that don’t last, on people we don’t care about.” Professor Tim Jackson

    “The best things in life is not things"
  • RFW
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    A good tip would be just before, ie 23rd, 24th and even 25th December. Very few people buy much then so if there is any listed you might pick up a bargain.

    If you've got time it's worth looking at some that are over priced, you can watch the seller and if they don't get the high price they may end up lowering it later on.
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  • HappySad
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    RFW wrote: »
    A good tip would be just before, ie 23rd, 24th and even 25th December. Very few people buy much then so if there is any listed you might pick up a bargain.

    If you've got time it's worth looking at some that are over priced, you can watch the seller and if they don't get the high price they may end up lowering it later on.

    Yes that is a great time. I have put a reminder on my calendar to do this. Cheers. :T
    “…the ‘insatiability doctrine – we spend money we don’t have, on things we don’t need, to make impressions that don’t last, on people we don’t care about.” Professor Tim Jackson

    “The best things in life is not things"
  • Strapped
    Strapped Posts: 8,158 Forumite
    RFW wrote: »
    A good tip would be just before, ie 23rd, 24th and even 25th December. Very few people buy much then so if there is any listed you might pick up a bargain.

    If you've got time it's worth looking at some that are over priced, you can watch the seller and if they don't get the high price they may end up lowering it later on.

    I had loads of sales last year on Christmas Day! :eek:
    They deem him their worst enemy who tells them the truth. -- Plato
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