THE COLLECTOR’S NOTEBOOK
Good ideas for
your little bricks.
Practical habits for the sorting table, the second-hand find and the next build. Start with the part of collecting you want to make easier.
Collection & storageScanning & identificationBuying & sellingCondition & value
Collection & storage
How to organise a LEGO collection you can actually find things in
A practical system for sorting LEGO pieces, labelling storage bins, tracking quantities and keeping assembled sets separate from loose stock.
4 min readScanning & identification
How to identify loose LEGO pieces from a photo
Get clearer LEGO part matches with better photos, design-number checks and a careful review of colour, mould variants and minifigure details.
4 min readBuying & selling
Buying used LEGO sets: a completeness checklist
Check used LEGO sets copy by copy: pieces, minifigures, prints, stickers, condition, instructions and the details to record before buying.
4 min readCondition & value
How to value a LEGO collection without confusing estimates with proceeds
Track LEGO set and piece values by condition, completeness, currency and observation date, then separate collection estimates from actual sale proceeds.
4 min read