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(...) I would be hesitant to make *any* online (or mail order for that matter) purchase if I was planning a move within the next month or two. I've ordered from TRU.com three times now and have had no problems other than slow delivery. Doug (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: NELUG meeting report from 12/16/1999
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(...) I won't speak to the first issue, but we had some discussion about the second. Part of the problem is that it'd suck to have parent chaperones sitting around in the back of the meeting feeling bored. And really, it's not conducive to the kind (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.org.us)
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| | Re: e-Commerce, Entertainer, Exchange rate
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(...) My guess is the CC company will pay for it but the Entertainer *should*. They (credit card) may prefer it if you dispute the charge and refund. Doug (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Saint Louis Club
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(...) Have you thought of name? --Todd (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl)
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| | Re: Help with IR receive
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(...) substitute (...) These are NOT optional components. I saw the same thing with the IS1U60 if I didn't use the 47uf/47ohm low-pass filter on the Vdd input to the part. Use it, your problem will go away. have fun, DLC (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: 2000 LEGO
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It seems like a lot of people have been finding them in Target stores, especially farther east. I did also see a report of someone finding some of the new Castle sets in a Target in southern California, so I have been hoping they will show up in (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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| | Re: e-Commerce, Entertainer, Exchange rate
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(...) It seems to me they should eat it. In all probability, they paid nothing since they presumably don't exchange money on a daily basis. From what I know about credit card companies (from my mother working the phones for a credit card company), I (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: good steam engine
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Also try looking at the alternate model on the 4565 (Matt Bates has instructions up on his site). It doesn't use that many rare parts, I believe. Since they seem to be on sale at Zany Brainy this week, you may be able to pick up the 4565 cheap if (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Pics taken with... [was Re: Advent Calendar Fun!]
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(...) Thanks for the comments. Yes, those are kids in costume (as a bunny, helicopter, and bird). Todd and I take all of our pictures with a SONY Mavica FD91. It's one of those digital cameras that put your data onto a floppy disk. I apply quite a (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: 2000 LEGO
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(...) None yet in south Denver (or Colorado Springs) that I've seen. From what I've seen, I think it's more that some chains (or just one?) have them, and those chains don't have any locations in Colorado. doubt -- Douglas Triggs -- (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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| | Re: Acronym definition?
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(...) This kinda thing doesn't really work so well, since there are incredible local variations. Not local as in geographical, but local to certain communities. For example, there's a whole lot of Lego jargon that doesn't apply most other places. (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | RE: laser Safety and cats
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Here is a link for "Sam's Laser FAQ" which might be of use to anyone who is using a laser pointer in their projects. (URL) particular be sure to check out this section which covers laser safety (URL) if you really just want to read the bare minimum, (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: TRU.com slow response
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(...) Lucky you. I made an order almost 3 weeks ago. After it had been a week and I hadn't heard anything, I tried calling the TRU.com toll free number. Every time I called the number it kept disconnecting me. Once I got sick of that I emailed (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: sensors (was: Re: New newsgroup lugnet.loc.eu)
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(...) Well, that depends on your newsreader, actually. Rob is indeed correct about what he thought he saw. :) Most newsreaders don't have a feature to coalesce groups in a hierarchy into a single virtual group, but the LUGNET web interface is magic (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: Tall Yellow Windows?
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(...) Set 6372, Town House. Jeff (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: SW Lego Contest Winners Announced and Voting Available
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(...) wow! thanks for picking my Falcon as one of the models.... I am honored! Especially with Ben Fleskes' awesome Falcon being in the contest I was sure it would be ignored... Thanks for running the contest at all, it has been a lot of fun to see (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Noticed new MF pic in mini catalog
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(...) FTR, "They" is me. ;) Anyway, it looks like an interior shot (there are walls around the hatches). Also, the Millenium Falcon Set is from Episode 4. These facts led me to the conclusion the picture is of smuggler's compartments. Otherwise, I (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Cool Y2K set observations
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(...) One complement of meddling Imperials. Obviously Jaba was going to feed Luke to the Sarlac for dessert... (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | FS: 8880 Super Car, $135 shipped in continental US
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I've got an 8880 Super Car to sell. It has not been built yet, but the polybags have been opened. Therefore, to verify that the pieces are all there, I'll build it once, then put the pieces into ziplock bags before putting it back in its original (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Two Metroliners
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(...) I don't own a Metroliner (though I do own some Metroliner parts), but I do have some ideas. Do you have any extra grey train windows (you need one more pair)? I would take all the windows from the 4 engines and make a 2nd coach. If you don't (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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