I've seen another question (What's the most cost effective and efficient way to buy bricks?) that asks where the best place to buy specific bricks in small quantities are. That is helpful when working on LEGO projects that require precise pieces, but I am planning on using LEGO for non-artistic projects, such as building cases for Arduino that I have. As such, I am not really bothered by specific color. What is the most cost effective way to get common bricks in large bulk quantities such as the 4x1 or 2x4 bricks in any color?
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1Welcome to Stack Exchange! This question already has an elaborate answer here: What's the most cost effective and efficient way to buy bricks?– Phil B.Nov 10, 2015 at 12:52
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Hi @PhilB., I believe my question is a little different as the other question is asking where to get small quanities of very specific bricks whereas my question is asking about large bulk quantities of general common bricks.– BlaiseNov 10, 2015 at 13:48
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Thanks for the edit and clarification - posted an answer below– Phil B.Nov 10, 2015 at 15:31
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See also: Is it possible to buy a bulk of 1000s of basic bricks (mostly 2x4)?– Zhaph - Ben Duguid ♦Nov 10, 2015 at 23:03
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1Retailers often sell large sets of basic bricks for Black Friday, especially Wal Mart. One year it was 1600 bricks for $30 USD– user3911Nov 13, 2015 at 0:43
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The best and most cost effective way to get large quantities of brick, especially common ones, is via the LUGBulk program. You would need to be member of a LUG (LEGO User Group) that participates, and LUGBulk orders are due at specific times of the year. Search for a LUG near you and check.
Alternatively, you can go to your closest LEGO Store and see which common bricks they have in their Pick-a-Brick wall. If one of them is a piece you need, check with a store employee if they are willing to sell you a whole box. This used to cost $70 per box (independent of the type of brick inside) but I believe it might now be more ($100 IIRC).
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FWIW my understanding is that in North America the Lego stores are no longer selling whole boxes of pick-a-brick elements. Nov 12, 2015 at 14:47