VLOG165 - BIG NEWS!

[@vballbobsbricks7074]

Thanks Keith for all the videos. Congrats on a quick and easy sale of your store.

[@BrickArena]

Thanks!

[@scotttraynor8653]

Hi Keith have bought from you several times quick, easy & professional, I started viewing your vlogs when you were showing your hauls in your spare room, before the extension. I really enjoyed all your videos and the effort you have put in and it has meant a lot to me watching every week and I know this is shared by others, All the best to you your family kind regard Scott

[@BrickArena]

Thanks for the lovely comment and for sticking with me for so long.

[@OrSomeBricks]

Wow that was quick! Many congratulations on the sale, I am so glad it went so smoothly for you. Best wishes for the future and thanks again for all the great content over the years.

[@BrickArena]

Crazy how quickly that happened and we were able to pull the logistics together.

[@emperorsgrandads]

Congrats on the hassle free sale Keith - you deserve it. It's been a pleasure watching your journey over the years - thanks for sharing. Well done on the weight loss so far - you look much trimmer and keep it up!

[@BrickArena]

Thanks! It took me by surprise just how quickly it sold. And thanks for the comments about the weightless, I feel a lot better for it.

[@BricksMightFly]

Congratulations and the very best of luck in your retirement! Thank you for your tireless, detailed and honest videos and vlogs over the years. Your early videos on parting out and sorting were a huge help to me when I was setting up my Bricklink store. Coffee on me!

[@BrickArena]

Thanks for the kind words and very generous coffee donation. I’m glad I’ve been able to provide useful support information along the way.

[@BrickClicker]

Congrats on the sale! It's been awesome to watch your KZbin and Bricklink journey pretty much from the start when you were doing hauls and minifigure openings and how the channel and selling side of things has grown over the eight years. I wish you all the best for your retirement and thank you for all the videos and content over the past eight years!

[@BrickArena]

Thanks for being there from the start. Not achieved your success on KZbin but enjoyed the journey.

[@acresofbricks-adamr5893]

Congrats Keith! I’ve watched your vlogs for the past 4 years or so, and have enjoyed every minute of the journey. All the best to you in retirement!

[@BrickArena]

Thanks a ton! - Glad you enjoyed the content.

[@kiwibrickexchange]

Good on ya mate! Great to hear Steve is picking things up and its been good to follow along. All the best! Jason

[@BrickArena]

Thanks 👍

[@marhabricks4523]

Hi Keith, congratulations for you and Steve on selling/buying the shop, that went very fast indeed, hope you will get some rest now and do the thing you whish. Have fun and do some vlogs if you have something to say!

[@BrickArena]

Thanks! I have been super busy converting my room. I'll do a video to show what I have been upto in the not too distant future.

[@PondusFM]

Congrats on the sale, and your early retirement! Been watching Super Bricks too, so exited to have a look at what he does with "your" store.

[@BrickArena]

You and me both!

[@bathbrickers]

Wow, can't believe it Keith. Been following you for probably 4 years - before the vlogs started, I think. Many congratulations to you on selling the store so successfully, and all the very best for you in the future. You've given a whole new meaning to "LEGO retiring"! Rich W / BathBrickers

[@BrickArena]

Thanks for being with me on the journey for so long.

[@automatticcomics]

Crikey Keith. What a journey!! Been great to follow along since early days.

[@BrickArena]

Thanks for following the journey. Now a whole new journey begins.

[@martazedbricks]

Watching you since you did extention of your house in order to do bricklink 🎉 was pleasure to watch, loads of tips, information and simple relax every week vlog 😊 you gonna be missed on KZbin. Hope you gonna keep chanel open so we can re watch ❤ have fun on your retirement 😉

[@BrickArena]

Thanks for sticking with me so long. Will continue to add some content hear and there.

[@CHOPZ-Bricks]

Congratulations, Keith! I am very happy for you, but sad to see you go. I’ve learned a lot from you and I really appreciate your time over the years. Thank you again, time to enjoy life. 🍻🍾

[@BrickArena]

I appreciate that!

[@millslife6852]

I will miss your sorting videos they have helped me to relax. Good luck in your next adventure. X

[@BrickArena]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@minimodularguy]

Good luck in the next steps in life Keith - going to miss picking up from you from the other side of town! Well done on the smooth store sale!

[@BrickArena]

Thanks Chris, good luck with your future endeavours.

[@charliewestbook3045]

Good luck Keith I've really enjoyed your content especially the day to day running of a lego seller and appreciate the brickseller hub which I hope to utilise moving forward 🎉

[@BrickArena]

Glad you enjoyed it - Thanks for your support.

[@01flord]

Congrats Keith! Great news!

[@01flord]

Seeing the empty room at the end is bittersweet. I will miss your content!

[@BrickArena]

I know what you mean, its very strange and echoey in here at the moment

[@chriswhite5665]

It's your store, you shouldn't be worrying what other potential buyers might think about how you did the sale. It sounds like a great option for you, so you shouldn't worry about anything else. Congrats.

[@BrickArena]

Very true! Thanks Chris

[@FBAMogul]

You must be very relieved to have that all go and get all that space back!

[@BrickArena]

I feel like I've dreamed of this for years now. Now I have the excited (and stress) of planning some changes.

[@stevehemming7760]

Congratulations on your retirement Keith. Sunday evenings will never be the same.

[@BrickArena]

Thanks! I know, things are gonna seem strange for a while

[@POSTIEPLAYS]

We got a hint in Steve's vlog last week and then when I saw the store closed during the week we put 2 and 2 together. Sounds like the perfect transaction for both parties! Wishing you well with retirement!

[@BrickArena]

Thanks so much. I think it worked out well for both of us.

[@tentonhammer5469]

Who Steve? Does he do KZbin videos? I need a new legotuber now. Thanks

[@BrickArena]

@@tentonhammer5469 You can find him at superBRICKS

[@dtenex]

All the best Keith. I, too, will be 62 early next year. I sold my store through bricksellethub a few months ago in order to retire. Enjoy all the hole filling in your ex Lego room.

[@BrickArena]

Thanks, hope you enjoy your retirement, I certainly intend to.

[@soniaholcombe7002]

Congratulations. That’s awesome. Takes the grief out of selling when you know your buyer. 🎉👍🏻

[@BrickArena]

Can't believe how smooth it's been. I got really lucky.

[@ScottieMcQuaid]

My name's scott from the US. And I followed you right from the beginning. Congratulations on your retirement. You put a lot of work into the store. You should be proud of yourself. Thanks for everything you've shared. You've helped me and many others out.

[@BrickArena]

Thanks for the kind words and for being with me for so much of my journey.

[@danielle_wheels]

Looking for an update on the room video

[@BrickArena]

I'll get one done soon. Thanks for your interest.

[@tambracarswell9896]

Congratulations!

[@BrickArena]

Thank you!

[@petertaylor5523]

Great news… will you get back into building Lego again, or have you had enough of the little bricks?

[@BrickArena]

Thanks! Time for something different I think 🤔

[@raresnspares8661]

Sad to see one of the best Lego channels fall by the wayside, but at least in this case it is for a good reason rather than apathy. Congratulations on your retirement and thank-you for sharing your journey, warts and all, over many moons.

[@BrickArena]

Thanks for the kind words. I've always tried to be open and honest on the life of a seller (especially a full-time one). The bad is just as important as the good.

[@damienazzopardi1121]

Wow that was fast. Is it ok if you share some sales numbers with us? If not just the % value of the parts versus their market value. This would be super helpful for everyone looking to value their own stores in the future.

[@BrickArena]

Yes, incredibly quick in the end. I simply provided my inventory and equipment lists and invited an offer. When the offer came it was in alignment of my expectations which I had based on 30%.

[@damienazzopardi1121]

@@BrickArena Thankyou, this is what I was expecting also :)

[@matthewleehowarth9954]

Sad to see you go ,always done great content good luck in your future 😢

[@BrickArena]

Thanks! I appreciate that.

[@XJMX]

Congrats. Enjoy your retirement. And congrats to the buyer too.

[@BrickArena]

Thank you!

[@mikep4514]

Good luck in retirement and future endeavours.😊

[@BrickArena]

Thank you!

[@BlockHeadUK]

I had some bits in my shopping cart last weekend and waited a day or two to complete - too late! When I came back the store was closed. 😅 Oh well, never mind. Enjoy your retirement. 🎉

[@BrickArena]

Sorry!! - If it makes you feel better I had to cancel a 453 lot order from the states that popped up just before I closed :)

[@raresnspares8661]

Does anyone have a link to the buyer's KZbin channel?

[@BrickArena]

www.youtube.com/@superbricks_uk

[@XJMX]

I spy a copy of No Sleep Till Saltburn on the shelf! Awesome.

[@BrickArena]

Haha - yes I was in few local bands and know a lot of the bands/guys discussed so was an interesting read for me.

[@XJMX]

@@BrickArena Satan are one of my favourite bands, and I love reading/learning about local scenes from back in the day.

[@KINGDOM-BRICKS]

On no I was waiting patiently for price to buy , though it would go for general sale

[@BrickArena]

Sorry! I did always intend to go to general sale but I couldn't pass this up.

[@tomasssipko3855]

Congrats on the sale! How much does it cost to rent such a container?

[@BrickArena]

Depends on size but I'd say between £90 - £130 a month.

[@jonesmetsasta226]

The most important guestion is: How are you going to spend your time? When you are used to do something all the time, and now, nothing!

[@BrickArena]

I have other hobbies which have taken a back seat for a long time, mostly around music. I’m really looking forward to getting all my vinyl and cd’s back out. Might even start a new KZbin channel 😉

[@jonesmetsasta226]

@@BrickArena That channel would be cool.

[@dandugdale309]

Well, the end of an era 😀. Can only echo what the other well wishers have said, congrats on the quick / smooth sale (just missed out on placing an order! But no matter 😀) and hopefully you will have a nice (comfortable!) retirement. So, important question; what type of music does Steve like 🤣🤣🤣🤣? Just kidding! KDDK Time; Frost* Life in the Wires. 80 mins of SF themed of prog. Nice balance of storytelling/ lyrics and musicianship with no needless noodling (not mentioning any bands who indulge in such things (Yes Topographic Oceans!) just the right amount of soloing. Two listens through that didn’t leave much other time for listening though, in light of the recent release of Coverdale’s solo output, am considering going through my copies of Northwinds and Whitesnake (not forking out the asking price for the box set) this week. Look forward to seeing what happens to the now ex Lego room!

[@BrickArena]

Thanks Dan! The end of an era indeed. It's a little bit daunting and while its been a really busy week it seems odd not seeing the orders rolling in when checking my phone. Thankfully there are lots of planning and decisions to be made. KDDK!! As you can imagine, I have been super busy this week with not much time to listen (at least properly). I'm excited to be able to get all my media back out, get the hi-fi setup properly and start enjoying it more though. It'll likely be another week or two before everything is in place. I've mostly been playing old favs Vanden Plas, Symphony X and similar inspried by the release of the new Dream Theater track. I'll try and share some room changes content. I really need to think hard whether I want to kick off a me/music related channel. But we'll see what happens in time.

[@bc8129]

We’re gonna miss you Keith

[@Carl-G]

Nooooooooooo :( I'm happy you got the deal you wanted tho 👍 I'm just sad no more Sunday LEGO videos from you tho :( Interesting to see how you sold your store & maybe you could do a channel called 'DIY Arena' now :D (building your Man cave up) or 'Man Cave Arena' each week :D ;) Did you feel sad getting rid of your BrickLink store? I think i would be sad really er i think :D

[@BrickArena]

A little sad but I knew it’s been coming and honestly I’ve not had a minute since I stopped trading. Definitely thinking about another channel, just need a bit of time for rest and think it through.

[@Carl-G]

@BrickArena Ok, cool I'll keep a eye out for anything new 😎 Maybe sometimes doing a video promoting your Brick Sellers Hub on KZbin(I'm sure you have thought of that already) :D Enjoy your rest 👍 😎

[@danielle_wheels]

I miss the vlog this week

[@BrickArena]

Ah sorry about that. I’ll post a video of my new room layout when it’s complete so you can see how different it is.

[@danielle_wheels]

@@BrickArena best of luck, sir I just got through helping Steve with an issue with KZbin. I have been watching you both for a while. Hope all goes well in your retirement. I have an idea if you want to keep this channel going every once in a while do a Q&A because I can tell you a lot of your subscribers are going to miss you.q

[@leeatkin9583]

Shame to see you go.....Have a great retirement (from Lego)!

[@BrickArena]

Thanks!!

[@PITCHSHIFTER]

Shame this wasn’t listed for sale in public 😢

[@BrickArena]

Yes but hope the video explains why it wasn’t.

[@PITCHSHIFTER]

@@BrickArena it did yeah wish you all the best in your retirement.