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Re: General session Q&A
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lugnet.events.brickfest
Date: 
Mon, 16 Feb 2004 22:12:23 GMT
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In lugnet.events.brickfest, Gregory Muri wrote:
> It would be really nice if Lego would do a pre-order process.  Buyers can
> choose from the provided list of available elements and have 60 days to
> place an order.  Pay by credit card to confirm the order.  Once that time
> period has gone by, they would have a total number needed and would not have
> to warehouse any additional inventory.  What would be even smarter would be
> to offer certain things like 2x4 bricks in tub quantity.  Something like the
> 3303/4400/4107 size tub filled with 2x4's.  Offer this option in light grey,
> dark grey and brown.  I know for me personally, getting a large stockpile of
> these would be the best solution.  However, I am confident that nothing so
> logical would be done.

Now THAT would be a pleasant surprise.  I've brought up such an idea briefly
before, but like you said, it won't be very likely.

Even if they had a minimum order amount, that wouldn't be too much of a problem
when groups can combine their orders to reach that minimum.  It's not like we're
asking for any part in any colour, but instead just for a list of available
elements and colours in truly bulk quantities (and prices, hopefully).

-Bryan



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  Re: General session Q&A
 
You are absolutely right Bryan. Look at what happened to the 4400 tubs that came on S@H for a VERY short time. A few BrickLink sellers were able to order tons and many that would have liked a few missed out. Availability of classic grey and/or brown (...) (23 years ago, 16-Feb-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)

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