Charlie “The LEGO Man” Swatkins
This week Stefan sat down with Charlie Swatkins, whose passion & expertise in investing in Legos has dubbed him “The LEGO Man.”
In the chat, Stefan and Charlie discuss:
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How & why Charlie started investing in LEGOs
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Why LEGOs are a worthy alternative asset
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What makes a LEGO set valuable
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What LEGO collectors look for in a purchase
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How a set’s shelf life, design, and theme factor into price
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How to source LEGO sets
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How to find data-driven arbitrage opportunities
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The difference between buy & hold and quick flip strategies
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The risks of investing in LEGOs
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How investing in LEGOs led to his new project, All Things Arbitrage
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Why Amazon FBA is an important element in LEGO resale
This episode was originally featured in the Alternative Assets newsletter issue: Investing in LEGOs
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