Do you have a Lego collection you want to sell? Do you know the best way to list your Lego collection?

Here are a couple of quick pointers when selling your collection of Lego here on eBay that will keep you from running into trouble with prospective Lego buyers that happen to be picky collectors or resellers. 

1. If your Lego collection is NOT complete sets and is a big pile of parts, always list the actual weight of the Lego parts.
2. Do NOT LIE OR EXAGGERATE the actual weight of your collection.
3. Do NOT include the weight of non-Lego containers, packaging materials, etc.
4. Try to sort all Non-Lego parts or junk from your collection
5. If you choose not to sort out the junk or non-lego give an accurate % estimate of non-Lego in your collection and state clearly in your listing.
6. Always include close-up detailed photos of the Minifigs (lego people) and any special parts in the collection that you feel should be showcased.
7. Try to list the set #'s that were collected off the instruction booklets if you have them.
8. If you can't recall the sets or don't have any instruction books, list the years in which you purchased the Lego.
9. Tell the buyers if the collection was yours or purchased at a garage sale.
10. Finally, just be honest and as descriptive as possible about all facets of the collection.

Spending the extra time to list the auction following these guidelines will increase your chances at receiving the most money for your collection.

What happens when these guidelines are overlooked?

Some common problems arise when people selling their collections don't follow some or all of these guidelines. The first major problem is that a person selling collection has exaggerated the weight of the collection. If the buyer wins the auction for and believes they will receive 50 lbs of actual lego parts, but only receives 40 lbs the buyer can file for misrepresented listing claim with eBay and Paypal (if they use PayPal for payment). Let's say that auction is advertised as 50 lbs of Lego and sells for $400. The buyer can prove (via UPS or Fedex shipment tracking) that the Lego only weighed 40 lbs apon receipt then they are entitled to a refund of $80 ($400 / 50 lbs = $8 per lb x 10 missing lbs = $80)

Again, misrepresenting what you sell on eBay can put you at risk of losing serious money. When it comes to misrepresenting Lego collections, be prepared to to pay the price. Ebay is strewn with picky collectors and resellers who just won't let it slide.