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I wouldn't hold my breath for this to actually happen. This sounds like
something to make us AFOL think they care about our concerns, but it will
never materialize. I seem to remember something a while back about Lego
having too many SKU's already.
Besides, even on the slim chance it did happen, how long would they actually
be available? Not to mention what kind of selection there would be. Put
the same person in charge of this that came up with the new colors in the
first place and we will see a whole bunch of bulk packs of 1x2x5 and 2x4x3
bricks.
Greg
"Adrian Egli" <aegli@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:Ht6xF8.sv@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.events.brickfest, Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> > Here are the first few questions
> >
> > Colors:
> >
> > A:
> > Jake is answering the color qiuestion: We had to (see text) but we did • not
> > communicate right. They are NOT coming back. but...
> >
> > we are going to try to produce some old colors in bulk... 10000 bags of • each of
> > several SKUa and when they are gone they are gone.
>
>
> Well, at least we'll all have a chance to get at those 10,000 bags.
>
> One question I've been wondering of and no mention was made of it(?) was • what
> will happen to 9V track? Will they also be of the "when they are gone • they are
> gone"?
>
> Adr.
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In lugnet.events.brickfest, Gregory Muri wrote:
> I wouldn't hold my breath for this to actually happen. This sounds like
> something to make us AFOL think they care about our concerns, but it will
> never materialize. I seem to remember something a while back about Lego
> having too many SKU's already.
Even if they made 10k bags of various parts, I can still see a small number of
people buying up HUGE quantities of the bags. So we are still left wanting more
of the original colours. Either way, the problem will be un-resolved.
*sigh*
-Bryan
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You are absolutely right Bryan. Look at what happened to the 4400 tubs that
came on S@H for a VERY short time. A few BrickLink sellers were able to
order tons and many that would have liked a few missed out. Availability of
classic grey and/or brown elements would be the same way. Unless you were
lucky enough to see the announcement immediately AND you have a ton of spare
cash right then you miss out.
It would be really nice if Lego would do a pre-order process. Buyers can
choose from the provided list of available elements and have 60 days to
place an order. Pay by credit card to confirm the order. Once that time
period has gone by, they would have a total number needed and would not have
to warehouse any additional inventory. What would be even smarter would be
to offer certain things like 2x4 bricks in tub quantity. Something like the
3303/4400/4107 size tub filled with 2x4's. Offer this option in light grey,
dark grey and brown. I know for me personally, getting a large stockpile of
these would be the best solution. However, I am confident that nothing so
logical would be done.
Greg
"Bryan Wong" <green_paper@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Ht728u.u1x@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.events.brickfest, Gregory Muri wrote:
> > I wouldn't hold my breath for this to actually happen. This sounds like
> > something to make us AFOL think they care about our concerns, but it • will
> > never materialize. I seem to remember something a while back about Lego
> > having too many SKU's already.
>
> Even if they made 10k bags of various parts, I can still see a small • number of
> people buying up HUGE quantities of the bags. So we are still left • wanting more
> of the original colours. Either way, the problem will be un-resolved.
>
> *sigh*
>
> -Bryan
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In lugnet.events.brickfest, Gregory Muri wrote:
> It would be really nice if Lego would do a pre-order process. Buyers can
> choose from the provided list of available elements and have 60 days to
> place an order. Pay by credit card to confirm the order. Once that time
> period has gone by, they would have a total number needed and would not have
> to warehouse any additional inventory. What would be even smarter would be
> to offer certain things like 2x4 bricks in tub quantity. Something like the
> 3303/4400/4107 size tub filled with 2x4's. Offer this option in light grey,
> dark grey and brown. I know for me personally, getting a large stockpile of
> these would be the best solution. However, I am confident that nothing so
> logical would be done.
Now THAT would be a pleasant surprise. I've brought up such an idea briefly
before, but like you said, it won't be very likely.
Even if they had a minimum order amount, that wouldn't be too much of a problem
when groups can combine their orders to reach that minimum. It's not like we're
asking for any part in any colour, but instead just for a list of available
elements and colours in truly bulk quantities (and prices, hopefully).
-Bryan
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