The Berlin Main Store requires me to have the lid stay closed on itself, they aren't very generous like you said. I think it really depends on the store
It is fun stacking boxes, almost like a puzzle. I think it is a zen activity, snapping bricks and plates together and thinking and planning on how you're going to fit everything in perfectly. It is also cheap, compared to buying on Bricklink or other 2nd hand Lego and especially compared to buying brand new sets.
So far this guide is perfect, except it fails to take one thing into account: The PAB wall has a very limited amount of parts that it gets replenished from, rotating on a weekly, two-weekly or monthly basis. At some point, if you visit often enough, you have seen every type of brick that is available in the pool of parts they will fill it with. I've asked the employees and they say they have a list of parts that they can order and that hasn't changed much over the last year. Eventually it might, but so far I'm seeing the same old parts in those walls in every Lego store I visit. As someone that mainly goes there for filling PAB boxes, I completely ran out of stuff that I needed as I have every possible part type they offered over the last year in more than enough supply. That said, filling up a box is still the cheapest way to get large amounts of Lego, outside of buying up old collections. And, as a bonus, all the parts are brand new and you can see exactly what you get.
I have an idea that might help, if you buy 2 boxes and tape the flaps together you can get 3 boxes worth for the price of 2, it would be really annoying to fill though
You can't tape the flaps yourself, the store employees do that for you. I think as long as the box is whole and you can still put the lid in a position that is close to normal, you're okay.
One more not as helpful tip: stores in different regions have some variations in part availability. For example, my local store never seems to have the masonry bricks but the NYC stores had plenty in a couple of color options
Some people probably try this, but I can't imagine stealing from a Lego store. The people are all so nice and helpful and Lego is one of the least bad companies I can think of. They still suck with their pricing and don't really listen to their consumers for what types of sets they want, but everything else is pretty much a good way to run a company.
Saw a video by bricksie where he compared the price of some bricks he bought online to packing a box in the store and the store came out cheaper than from Lego online
Buying loose pieces from the online PAB system is excellent, as you can order a ton of different ones, including minifigure parts and whatever else is up there. The pricing though, isn't great. You pay a hefty premium for those parts and shipping (if you go below a certain amount) is also quite expensive. As far as I know the order from cheapest to most expensive ways to buy lego is like this: 2nd hand bulk Lego > thrift store Lego sets > PAB wall in store > Bricklink or Brickowl > discounted sets from normal stores > normal price sets > PAB online system > IP based sets like Starwars The online PAB system is excellent as you only get exactly what you want and need, but it is still more expensive than getting a complete set if you would buy all the same parts from a parts list. Some parts are actually cheaper here than on Bricklink, like some minifigure parts that are popular and accessories, but on average Bricklink is a way less expensive option for nearly everything.
The Berlin Main Store requires me to have the lid stay closed on itself, they aren't very generous like you said. I think it really depends on the store
Mine lets me have the lid bulging
I'm just getting back into Lego as an adult and the PAB section seems like it would be a field day.
It is. For 2 Boxes. I was 3 hours at the shop. But Yes they where fully loaded.
It is fun stacking boxes, almost like a puzzle. I think it is a zen activity, snapping bricks and plates together and thinking and planning on how you're going to fit everything in perfectly. It is also cheap, compared to buying on Bricklink or other 2nd hand Lego and especially compared to buying brand new sets.
So far this guide is perfect, except it fails to take one thing into account: The PAB wall has a very limited amount of parts that it gets replenished from, rotating on a weekly, two-weekly or monthly basis. At some point, if you visit often enough, you have seen every type of brick that is available in the pool of parts they will fill it with.
I've asked the employees and they say they have a list of parts that they can order and that hasn't changed much over the last year. Eventually it might, but so far I'm seeing the same old parts in those walls in every Lego store I visit. As someone that mainly goes there for filling PAB boxes, I completely ran out of stuff that I needed as I have every possible part type they offered over the last year in more than enough supply.
That said, filling up a box is still the cheapest way to get large amounts of Lego, outside of buying up old collections. And, as a bonus, all the parts are brand new and you can see exactly what you get.
Very nice animations and editing! It feels very professional!
I have an idea that might help, if you buy 2 boxes and tape the flaps together you can get 3 boxes worth for the price of 2, it would be really annoying to fill though
Would the store manager allow it?
@kenchu5900 in the video he said all they needed was to be able to close it, but it depends on the person I guess
You can't tape the flaps yourself, the store employees do that for you. I think as long as the box is whole and you can still put the lid in a position that is close to normal, you're okay.
Great video, super helpful!!
I wonder what the volume is if you used water which has the distinct 1kg = 1 liter ratio… oh wait ;-) nice video btw
One more not as helpful tip: stores in different regions have some variations in part availability. For example, my local store never seems to have the masonry bricks but the NYC stores had plenty in a couple of color options
Probably stacking them together
I HAVE ONE! If you fill your pockets with bricks and leave you save up to 20$ per visit
Woah didn’t think of this😂 I’m gonna try this
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the community service isnt worth it 😔
Lol omg so funny but it happens to be that in my closest store the payment counter is right by the pick a brick wall so I would be caught fast lol.
Some people probably try this, but I can't imagine stealing from a Lego store. The people are all so nice and helpful and Lego is one of the least bad companies I can think of. They still suck with their pricing and don't really listen to their consumers for what types of sets they want, but everything else is pretty much a good way to run a company.
Seems to be to me unless its a more expensive piece its more worth buying cheaper pieces by the brick on Lego itself
Saw a video by bricksie where he compared the price of some bricks he bought online to packing a box in the store and the store came out cheaper than from Lego online
Buying loose pieces from the online PAB system is excellent, as you can order a ton of different ones, including minifigure parts and whatever else is up there. The pricing though, isn't great. You pay a hefty premium for those parts and shipping (if you go below a certain amount) is also quite expensive.
As far as I know the order from cheapest to most expensive ways to buy lego is like this:
2nd hand bulk Lego > thrift store Lego sets > PAB wall in store > Bricklink or Brickowl > discounted sets from normal stores > normal price sets > PAB online system > IP based sets like Starwars
The online PAB system is excellent as you only get exactly what you want and need, but it is still more expensive than getting a complete set if you would buy all the same parts from a parts list. Some parts are actually cheaper here than on Bricklink, like some minifigure parts that are popular and accessories, but on average Bricklink is a way less expensive option for nearly everything.