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    Parts & Minifigures

    How to Check the Condition of a Used LEGO Minifigure Before You Buy

    A used LEGO minifigure can be complete and still have cracks, loose joints, worn printing, or discoloration. Here is how to inspect one before buying.

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    An incomplete used brick-built model and loose parts on the left, with a neatly completed model, sorted parts, minifigure and instructions on the right, connected by a check symbol.
    Guides

    How to Check Whether a Used LEGO Set Is Really Complete Before You Buy It

    Before buying a used LEGO set, verify the inventory, minifigures, stickers, instructions, substitutions, and replacement cost with this practical checklist.

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    An open box of sorted brick pieces, a built model, loose parts, a text-free instruction booklet and a checklist on a bright tabletop, illustrating how to verify a used set is complete.
    Guides

    How to Check Whether a Used LEGO Set Is Complete Before You Buy

    A practical checklist for checking whether a used LEGO set is really complete before you buy, including inventories, minifigures, stickers, instructions and replacement costs.

    Posted on The Brick Archivist