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Re: The end of an all-too-brief era
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lugnet.robotics
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Wed, 7 Jan 2004 22:13:38 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, David Koudys wrote:
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> That said, I have purchased numerous LEGO items from Spectrum, from the Technic
> turntables to additional sensors for my RCX. I mentioned to them that I wasn't
> part of any education system--they didn't have a problem with that and they even
> sent me colour glossy catalogues.
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> Of course, Spectrum, as far as I can see, is based in Aurora, which is a
> few(ish) kilometers from where I live here in Ontario.
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> My only problem is that it's expensive to get parts from Spectrum--Bricklink was
> a much less expensive way to get parts.
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> Dave K
Dave, this summer, Spectrum moved from Aurora to Newmarket Ontario. I used to
buy all kinds of part from them.
In their 'Early Years' catalog, pgs 22-31, they have all sorts of LEGO but no
Mindstorms products and no Robolab software. I sent off a note to their
'customer service' asking if they still carry those things. I will post the
reply.
My hope is that they are no longer licensed to sell those products, so that I
can buy them directly from Pitsco. Spectrum was selective about what they
stocked, but because of licence agreements I could not order 'missing items'
from Pitsco direct. For example: When I complained to Pitsco that Spectrum did
not stock a $25 upgrade (after I had purchased the original Robolab for $100) a
very nice guy from Pitsco actually mailed me the upgrade at no cost.
Jerry
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Message has 2 Replies:
 | | Re: The end of an all-too-brief era
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| (...) Dave, I also have ordered from Spectrum. Nice folks, as I recall. Just way over-priced. Oh well, that's what happens when you stick in a middleman. We have LEGO Direct for direct sales to consumers..... Why not a 'LEGO Smart' division to (...) (20 years ago, 8-Jan-04, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | Re: The end of an all-too-brief era
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| (...) Following up with Spectrum in Ontario, Canada ...yes, they do have a lot of Mindstorms stuff and they will sell to the public. Here is their reply: Dear Jerry, Thank you for your interest in Spectrum Educational Supplies. We do carry Lego (...) (20 years ago, 9-Jan-04, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: The end of an all-too-brief era
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| In lugnet.robotics, Mark Tarrabain wrote: <snip> (...) I hear your pain, Mark. That said, I have purchased numerous LEGO items from Spectrum, from the Technic turntables to additional sensors for my RCX. I mentioned to them that I wasn't part of any (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.robotics)
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