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(...) Very cool Joe, Kudo's for your transparency. As I mentioned, it is my desire to find a way to attend regardless, but it is nice to know where my $ would be going. Karl PS For those of us who would have to fly in, The cost of tickets is a much (...) (20 years ago, 8-Sep-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) Great point, John. Affordability is important. What other comments? Hypothetically, if you were Mr. Gotta CaseIT, what would you want...something that could hang on a wall, sit on a shelf, fit on a coffee table...??? Role play a little if you (...) (20 years ago, 8-Sep-06, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I will have a chance at the beginning of October. Some things are still being worked out, such as taxes and fees. I already have a rough breakdown of costs based on registration, but there is some undefined info, so I would rather wait until I (...) (20 years ago, 8-Sep-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) I think those are lovely. The Crunch face on him is perfect, and the family are a nice touch. I think a lot of people around the world are saddened by the loss of Australia's patron saint, but I couldn't help but smile at this tribute from web (...) (20 years ago, 8-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Its not my intention to flame at all. I was just making some observations. I am really just tangentially associated with the event. But I am aware that "just organizing the event as a whole" is no small thing. And it is my opinion that (...) (20 years ago, 8-Sep-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) Since Lego makes many different sets with the same size boxes, you could save yourself some money by not putting the set name on the display case. (20 years ago, 8-Sep-06, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I'm not following your reasoning linking what you feel you get (or don't get) and where your money goes. Nevertheless. To make a simple comparison, do you eat at a fast-food restaurant, knowing that your money is not covering just the cost of (...) (20 years ago, 8-Sep-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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Anthony, You don't know me from Adam, I lurk more than anything. But I had to respond to this post. First off, I have zero knowledge of how the event was organized. I went in '04 and that was it. I don't know if anyone got paid or not. But I have (...) (20 years ago, 8-Sep-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest) !!
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(...) Yes, it matters to me where the money goes. Why? What do *I* get out of brickfest? I get discounted LEGO, see new LEGO products, display my stuff, see other people's stuff and talk to other LEGO fans. Cheap LEGO - I can always get a friend who (...) (20 years ago, 8-Sep-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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Interesting topic this.... I an not qualified to judge the issue of wether or not folks should be paid, but here are a few things to consider. -Workers for Non-Profit organizations are paid. (I am one) -Gallery owners and art show organizers make (...) (20 years ago, 8-Sep-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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