So you’ve decided to sell your LEGO collection - great decision. LEGO holds its value remarkably well, and with a little preparation you can make sure you get the best possible price. The good news is that none of this is complicated; it’s just a case of putting in a bit of time and care before we come to collect.
This guide covers everything from washing your bricks to photographing your collection. The more effort you’re able to put in, the more accurately we can value your LEGO - and the higher the price we can offer.
Step 1: Give It a Wash
This is optional, but it makes a genuine difference. Clean LEGO is much easier to assess, photograph, and resell - and it tells us you’ve looked after your collection. If you can, give your bricks a wash before we collect.
The easiest method: put your LEGO in a mesh laundry bag or a pillowcase tied at the top, and run it through a cold, gentle cycle in the washing machine. No detergent needed - just water. Avoid hot water as it can warp or discolour bricks.
Alternatively, soak them in a bowl of lukewarm water with a small amount of washing-up liquid, give them a gentle stir, then rinse and spread them out on a towel to dry. Leave them at least a few hours - overnight is ideal - before bagging them up.
What not to do: avoid the dishwasher, boiling water, or abrasive cleaning products. These can damage the plastic or fade printed details.
If washing isn’t practical - perhaps you have a huge collection or limited time - don’t worry. We’ll still make an offer. But clean LEGO will always fetch a better price.
Step 2: Keep Sets Together
If you have complete (or near-complete) sets, keeping the pieces together is the single most impactful thing you can do. A bagged or boxed set is worth considerably more than the same pieces mixed into a general tub. Even partial sets are worth separating out if you think they’re mostly complete.
Go through what you have and bag up anything that belongs together - by set name or number if you know it, or simply by what looks like it goes together. You don’t need to be certain; just do your best and we’ll sort out the details on collection.
Step 3: Find the Instructions and Boxes
Original packaging and instruction booklets add real value to a collection. Have a look in loft storage, under beds, and in cupboards - they have a habit of ending up somewhere separate from the bricks themselves.
Don’t worry if you can’t find everything. Missing instructions and boxes are the norm rather than the exception, and we factor that into our pricing. But anything you can dig out is worth including.
If you do have boxes, take care when packing them - flat storage is best to avoid crushing corners.
Step 4: Take Some Photos
When you first make your enquiry with us, send us a few photos. This lets us give you a more accurate quote upfront and saves time on the day.
You don’t need to photograph every brick individually - just a few clear overview shots:
- A wide shot of everything laid out or bagged up
- A closer shot of any complete sets, boxes, or instructions
Decent natural light and a phone camera is all you need. The goal is just to give us a clear sense of what you’ve got.
Step 5: Pack It Up Ready for Collection
Once you’re happy with your sorting and photos, get everything packed up and ready. Sturdy cardboard boxes, large zip-lock bags, or plastic storage tubs all work well. Avoid black bin bags if possible - they make it harder to see what’s inside and can get confused with general rubbish.
Label boxes if you’ve sorted by set - even a scribbled sticky note helps.
What Happens Next
Once you’ve sent us your photos, we’ll come back to you with a quote.
If you’re based in or around Bournemouth, Poole, Christchruch - or even the wider Dorset / Hampshire area, we can usually arrange a local collection and pay by cash or bank transfer on the day. For larger collections, we’re happy to travel further afield - we regularly collect from across the country.
Otherwise, if you’re based further away / have a smaller collection, we’ll give you all the details you need to post your LEGO to us - remember to get your proof of postage.
Payment is made once we’ve received and assessed the collection in full.
Ready to get started? Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote. Whether your collection is a single large set or a loft full of mixed bricks, we’d love to hear from you.