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In lugnet.market.shopping, C. L. GunningCook wrote:
> In lugnet.market.shopping, Clifton D. Chambers wrote:
> > In lugnet.market.shopping, Karl Paulsen wrote:
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> > > Anyone had any experiences with these?
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> > I am aware of the new PAB green tubs, but like most I am waiting for a better
> > selection of PAB. I was told that for those of us who are "good at packing the
> > cups" will make out like bandits with the new tubs. The new tubs are available
> > at the Potomac Mills LEGO outlet and the Tyson's Corner store as well.
>
> Not having the luxury of being at many pick-a-bricks in my lifetime.... I may be mistaken... BUT I was under the impression that "packing" or "stacking" cups was forbidden. Do they not have some signs in that regard? Or was that just an indulging-too-much-at-a-fest hallucination? Or is this just something staff overlooks? Im all for "when in Rome"... I just don't want to get publicly spanked, for something like Lego insatiability.
It sounds as though they *do* frown on it:
http://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=200739
specifically (as BrickLink forum posts fade away after six months):
"...Today we raided the Glendale
Ca. Lego store. My wife is unhappy with the
manager there. We spent an hour and a half in
the unpleasantly warm store stacking,
clicking, packing, compacting, and cramming.
Probably got 12-15 pounds of brand new Lego
for $100. Needless to say, the manager was
not pleased that we spent all that money there
in her store, and showed several other
families how to get the most for their money."
Maggie C. (who also lacks the luxury of living near a PAB)
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In lugnet.market.shopping, Maggie Cambron wrote:
> It sounds as though they *do* frown on it:
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> http://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=200739
> Maggie C. (who also lacks the luxury of living near a PAB)
In probably varies from store to store, and with the individual situation. I was
in Denver not too long ago, and stopped at the Lego store. Three PAB cups in two
visits- nobody cared that I was taking my time. I didn't stack the parts, I
wasn't buying ordinary bricks- but I did a lot of tapping and filling. Topped
off each cup to fill the stud in the lid. And none of the lids would snap on and
stay, but all three were close (they had a big roll of tape at the register, I
guess it's a common situation).
As always, good manners and polite enthusiasm go a long way. I spent some time
telling the teens that worked there how lucky they were and how I'd like to be
in their place.
Tim
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In lugnet.market.shopping, Timothy P. Smith wrote:
> In probably varies from store to store, and with the individual situation. I
> was in Denver not too long ago, and stopped at the Lego store. Three PAB
> cups in two visits- nobody cared that I was taking my time. I didn't stack
> the parts, I wasn't buying ordinary bricks- but I did a lot of tapping and
> filling. Topped off each cup to fill the stud in the lid. And none of the
> lids would snap on and stay, but all three were close (they had a big roll
> of tape at the register, I guess it's a common situation).
The one time I've bought from PAB, I did manage to get both cups (one of each
size) shut to where the lids would stay snapped in place, even after going so
far as to stack a small pile in the center to fill the stud. They taped both of
them shut anyways. My guess is that they're concerned about the customers
possibly dropping them on the way out of the store/mall. Those lids will not
stay attached when dropped with a full load, and a large cup will probably send
parts flying over a few dozen square feet minimum.
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In lugnet.market.shopping, David Laswell wrote:
> The one time I've bought from PAB, I did manage to get both cups (one of each
> size) shut to where the lids would stay snapped in place, even after going so
> far as to stack a small pile in the center to fill the stud. They taped both of
> them shut anyways. My guess is that they're concerned about the customers
> possibly dropping them on the way out of the store/mall. Those lids will not
> stay attached when dropped with a full load, and a large cup will probably send
> parts flying over a few dozen square feet minimum.
I had a large cup fall to the ground while the employee was taping it shut.
Yes, the pieces flew everywhere. Fortunately, they didn't make me pack the cup
again... :)
-Bryan
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