How to Buy Bulk LEGO
How do some people seem to have such large LEGO brick collections? They are buying LEGO in bulk! This post will show you how and where to buy bulk LEGO. There are many different ways to buy LEGO by the pound. Generally, LEGO bricks sell for about $5 – $10 per pound. It can even be higher if minifigures or full sets are included.
Below are the top 5 best options to buy bulk LEGO. For a more in-depth guide of all of your buying options, check out our post on 58 different ways to buy LEGO bricks and LEGO sets.
Buy Locally
The best option to buy LEGO in bulk is from local sellers such as yard sales, or using local resale apps like OfferUp. You can save a lot on shipping costs and score great deals, but finding these local sellers can be difficult. Using an app can make the process easier, but you might have to be patient to find a great deal. Check out our in-depth Guide to Buying Bulk LEGO Using the OfferUp App.
Pick-a-Brick Online or in LEGO Stores
The LEGO Shop online has a pick a brick section of over 1,300 bricks to choose from. In LEGO stores, they have a pick a brick wall where you can fill up a small or large cup with loose bricks. The section from store to store varies and is not as large as online.
This post is a part of our New to LEGO Starter Guide Series, specifically for parents who are new to LEGO. Click on the link to learn more!
Ebay
Ebay has a large selection of bulk LEGO lots. A random search for “bulk LEGO” yielded over 11,600 results. Prices on this site can run higher than the $10/lb price point though, especially when factoring in shipping costs. It can take a lot of patience and hunting to find a good deal.
Amazon
Amazon has some selection of LEGO in bulk, but this is a better place to buy individual LEGO sets. The price point can be a bit higher here also.
BrickLink
BrickLink has a huge selection from individual sellers. You can buy as many bricks as they have in their inventory, typically for reasonable prices. This is a better site to purchase individual bricks, but I always like to add a few (or a lot) of extra bricks if I’m placing an order. I’m paying for shipping anyway!
With time, patience, and a bit of luck, you can greatly expand your collection using these sources! What places do you prefer to find your bulk lots? Let us know in the comments!
