I think people are just spoiled and greedy. It also feels at times that it's parents clearing our their kids' rooms when they go off to college - or at least that's what I tell myself.
Your Lego talk made my reseller sirens go off. Those are definitely an heirloom. Are they organized by set, still built, or a big mix of awesome Legoeyness?
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