The joys of second hand Lego
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The LEGO community is abuzz with tales of secondhand LEGO sets, as shared by /u/AlignedMoon. The post highlights the experiences of acquiring used LEGO, including the unexpected challenges of cleaning and restoring these pre-owned bricks.
The original poster shared a humorous anecdote about a secondhand LEGO purchase from eBay. Despite the photos, the set arrived with a strong smoky odor. The post also mentioned the use of Ginger & Spiced Pear washing-up liquid to clean the LEGO, emphasizing the importance of a pleasant-smelling final product.
The post underscores the unique aspects of buying secondhand LEGO sets. While it can be a cost-effective way to expand your collection, it often involves extra steps like thorough cleaning and restoration.
For those venturing into the world of secondhand LEGO, having some brick separator tools and cleaning supplies on hand can be very helpful.
I knew from the eBay photos that it was dusty, but I hadn’t expected it to reek of smoke. And yeah, I have Ginger & Spiced Pear washing up liquid. I like my Lego to taste nice. submitted by /u/AlignedMoon [link] [comments]
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