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(...) I just think it's incredibly ironic, if not a bizarre turn of events. It's surprising to see TLC jumping on the opportunity to take advantage of books written by people in the AFOL community that support it. Maybe they'll give a portion of the (...) (25 years ago, 7-Apr-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.dear-lego)
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This past February I acquired, among many sets from the same person, a 6377 Delivery Centre. It was from someone who has sold off his old LEGO Town collection over the internet, and he sold me much of what was left. I paid $30 for the 6377. Mint, (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.appraisal)
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(...) I suppose after paying $200 for a LEGO set that most people would be unhappy that LEGO got yet more money after buying a book from a third party that filled gaps in their original product. --Sean (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I am preparing to place my first lot of Lego sets in an Auction. Can any one recommend one site over another for placing my items? I have never participated in online auctions. Also, I am looking for a listing of the acronyms...MISB, NMIB, MISP. Any (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: WTB/WTT: Blue 3x3 corner low-slopes from 3053 Emperor's Stronghold
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(...) Sorry, for some reason the DACTA availability just didn't cross my radar screen. D'oh! I got my red ones in sets, so I was going with that value. So I guess I'll just hang on to my low-slopes--but I do have a lot of other things to trade for (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: new adventurers set soon? and other themes!
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(...) For .pirates, sure! But not for .space--it makes great plasma screen material. best LFB (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.general)
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(...) However, it seems extremely unreasonable in the case of books about a product. In fact, although I'm not a lawyer, this use of trademarks seems 100% within the precedent set for fair use: it's impossible to describe _without_ using the (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Not to mention, of course, the whole thing where these books are nothing but beneficial to Lego, and much more beneficial if they actually use their name in the title. (To make another analogy: a book called "How to use Linux" is nice for Red (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Hey Eric! I'm flabbergasted, that's great! ^^^...^^^ (wait, is that the right word? Um, I mean positive connotation anyhow). I like it a lot and can't wait to see more. I've already been planning on copying your round-building design for a while and (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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| | What is the best brand/type of rechargeable battery and recharger in sizes AAA-D ?
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Hello, I was wondering what types/brands of rechargeable batteries people have used and recommend for common use in electronics such as alarm clock, portable radios, etc.. Thanks, John Jeong (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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In lugnet.robotics, David Schilling writes: [...] (...) From what I understand, Amazon makes no profit when a book is 30% off list and then grants a 15% referral fee.[1] The 15% is a maximum. A visitor to their site would need to buy directly (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I hope people don't get too worked up about all of this. I assume TLC decided to put links on their site, then someone had the idea that if they used an associate link, they'd get a little extra income. From their perspective, why not take (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) When I signed my contract with O'Reilly, they indicated that net income on a book was approximately 50% of the cover price, so yes, if they make a profit it's negligible at best in these cases... (...) In my case, the contract was based on net (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Toy Antique Collectible Etc show NYS Fairgrounds
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The following announcement was posted to the rec.toys.lego newsgroup earlier this week. Posted here FYI. If you are looking for LEGOS, then you should be shopping at A T O Y F U L W E E K E N D Antique & Collectible Toy Megashow Sunday, May 7, 2000 (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny)
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(...) I agree with Suzanne -- it looks shoddy and unprofessional. I don't think it's immoral or anything, but it puts them on the same psychological level as some random person with a geocities page full of banner ads. (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.robotics) !
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(...) That's certainly their choice. I just hope they realize it's sending a mixed message. If you don't know how to recognize an Amazon.com associate ID when you see one, it looks as though TLC is finally (yay) supporting these two wonderful books, (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.robotics) !
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(...) Yeah! -- Well said! Here's what was going through my mind (and mouth :) when Suzanne showed me the page[1] earlier today: Suz: "Check this out...you're gonna love this..." (sarcasm) Todd: (seeing page on screen) "Ahh, [expletive deleted] cool (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Subparts for Black Falcon and Wolfpack Patterns ?
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(...) That sounds like a reasonably good idea. :) Steve -- Reduce, reuse, recycle ... bits (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Y'know, I wouldn't be terribly surprised if if it turns out that the Amazon referrals aren't going to TLC at all, but rather to an employee of whatever web firm they contract out to. (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.robotics) !
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Dan, Bob: (...) The current URL is: (URL) realize that this is probably a little LATE to be of use to you. I also realize that I need a shorter URL! Thanks for your and everybody else's interest in the site. (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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