How to make $800 in ONE day: Mother sells her children’s old LEGO blocks for cash – and explains how you can do it too
- Mother cashed in 27 kilos of LEGO she had stored in Adelaide home for $800
- Heather Pronk decided to sell-on her stash after her kids grew out of the toy
- Used website BrickResales which buys normal bricks for $20 per kilogram
- Those wanting to cash in need to ensure first their LEGO is not a knock-off
- Company said mini-figures in high demand and sell for hundreds of dollars
A mother who had 27 kilos of LEGO stored in her house after her children grew out of the toys has made $800 by selling her haul online.
Heather Pronk decided to sell-on the popular brick-building product after discovering the stash while cleaning out her home in Adelaide.
Ms Pronk used the website Brick Resales – a second-hand reseller giving Australians the chance to make money from their pre-loved LEGO collection.
A mother who had 27 kilos of LEGO stored in her house after her children grew out of toys has sold the stash for $800 (stock image)
Regular bricks are bought by the Brisbane-based company for $20 per kilogram.
Ms Pronk’s assortment of bricks boosted her sale to $800 and others can also take home a sizeable sum as long as they have genuine LEGO products.
LEGO set owners can also negotiate a price depending on the parts they have.
Those wanting to cash in need to first check their LEGO is not a knock-off equivalent.
Sellers can then estimate their LEGO’s weight and submit photos to Brick Resales.
‘There’s mini figures that are worth hundreds and they get snapped up straight away,’ Brick Resales operator Judy Friedman told 7News.
Ms Pronk used the website Brick Resales – who paid her the handsome sum so they could sell on the bricks to LEGO lovers across Australia
‘There’s definitely more bang for your buck with pre-loved LEGO… it’s about reusing it and not having to rush to the shop every time to buy a brand-new shiny set.’
Brick Resales also has a community of well-known brick enthusiasts to make sure they have continuous demand for second-hand LEGO.
Among them is Adam ‘Bilsy’ Bilsborough, who appeared on Channel Nine TV show LEGO Masters Australia in 2019.