Pawn shop buy
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A LEGO enthusiast scored a trio of sets from a pawn shop, showcasing the thrill of a good find. The sets, including two unopened kits, were purchased for a total of $100 AUD, highlighting the potential for discovering LEGO treasures in unexpected places.
The sets acquired were Technic sets 42045, 42046, and 42209. The buyer mentioned that the instruction manual for set 42045, the loader, was unfortunately lost between the shop and home. Despite the missing manual, the purchase still represents a great deal for these sets.
This story underscores the excitement of the LEGO hobby, where the hunt for sets can be as rewarding as the build itself. It also serves as a reminder to double-check all belongings when leaving a store.
For anyone who has ever lost a LEGO instruction manual, a LEGO storage box might be a good way to keep everything organized.
Got these 3 from a Pawn shop today, $100au total. The 2 small kits, unopened. The loader had the instruction manual, I somehow like a spastic lost it between the shopfront and getting home. I could swear I put the manual on the passanger seat with everything else, but must have done the old put it on the car roof trick, too free a hand and open the car door. Called the shop, it wasnt left on the counter, or in the carpark. And I turned the car inside-out looking for it. 42045, 42046, 42209 ...
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