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How a British teen turned old Lego collections into a booming online business
How a British teen turned old Lego collections into a booming online business
How a British teen turned old Lego collections into a booming online business

Published on: 08/18/2026

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Jamie Bell, an 18-year-old entrepreneur from South London, turned a childhood hobby into an eBay business that generated more than $400,000 in annual sales. Photo courtesy of Kennedy News. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

What began as a teenager selling unwanted Lego pieces online has grown into a thriving business that generated more than $400,000 in annual sales, according to reports about an 18-year-old entrepreneur in South London. Jamie Bell, who operates an eBay-based collectibles business, said his venture has expanded far beyond a simple hobby and now serves both collectors and resellers seeking rare and bulk Lego items, timesnowworld.com reported.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2026/08/one-online-auction-changed-everything-for-a-london-teenager.html

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