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Re: LEGO Company Welcomes Adult LEGO Enthusiasts
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lugnet.lego.direct
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Thu, 7 Dec 2000 07:23:11 GMT
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In lugnet.lego.direct, John Matthews writes:
> If LEGO offers all the 'desireable' parts, then they no longer are
> desireable. LEGO would never do this as it would kill off a good deal of
> their business, namely, AFOLs.
I'm not sure this is completely true, inasmuch as the desirable parts have
intrinsic value (contrast with highly desirable collectible stamps). I for
one will always value train windows at a non zero amount, because I actually
use them in designs.
Further, I don't think TLC is making a great deal off the market in used
pitchforks, for example, so making pitchforks available as an element isn't
going to cost TLC any lost set sales.
There's SOME truth to your assertion, John, I bought 5542s because of
certain parts they have, not because of their value as models qua models.
++Lar
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| (...) Very true. How many people would buy a metroliner or a black seas baracuda or any other so called "rare" set just because its "rare" and/or valuable? I certainly woudnt. There are only 2 reasons I buy lego: Because I like the design of the (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| If LEGO offers all the 'desireable' parts, then they no longer are desireable. LEGO would never do this as it would kill off a good deal of their business, namely, AFOLs. Build On! John Matthews Tim Courtney <tim@zacktron.com> wrote in message (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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