>>11624287When I’m gathering up bricks in the field I really don’t take the time to verify the brand. I just take them all. Once I’m home I will separate them and clean them up. The fakes I just put aside to give away to local kids and the Lego brand I keep for myself.
>>11624298Those were found on the ground at a local open air market place where people go sell buy and sell used items. It’s mostly gypsies selling things they have dug out of the trash or stolen.
Not sure why your used Lego would feel sticky. Maybe you are using a soap the doesn’t rinse off well. Maybe it’s just left over sticker residue. I have found that cleaning with a fine grit automotive polish takes off the more stubborn residues.