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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 08:32:34 GMT
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Larry Pieniazek wrote:
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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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> ++Lar
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 set and
Because I want 1 or more parts from that set for my own models. (like
the 6018 I just bought...)
The only thing that determins the value of a given set or part is the
rarity.
If lego re-released, say, the USS constellation would people still pay
the high price for it? I think not.
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| (...) 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 (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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