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I think the pricing for small kits is where it’s most egregious. A small Star Wars set is likely to go for $30 minimum, I’m guessing due to licensing or somethi
by yurishimo 5y ago
I think the pricing for small kits is where it’s most egregious. A small Star Wars set is likely to go for $30 minimum, I’m guessing due to licensing or something?
I don’t mind paying a premium for sets with thousands of pieces, but some of these work out to 25¢+ per piece and they get away with it because they’re the only option.
Not to mention most of the part counts are being driven up with 1x1 or 2x1 flat parts. I put together a $100 kit last month and it was largely these small pieces where longer ones could have been used.
- the_mitsuhiko 5y agoIf all you need is parts you can use bricklink. The prices of sets are not just driven by the manufacturing and martials but also by the creation process. There is a lot of work that goes into manuals, designs and building instructions as well as the customer service around it.
- laurent92 5y agoThe average price per piece on BrickLink is the same as the pieces in the sets.
- the_mitsuhiko 5y agoPrices vary greatly on a lot of factors.