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. (...) But you haven't thought about the volume buying large-scale retailers have done. They have excess inventory so they can reduce the price on it so cheaply that other buyers like Troy can get sets for reduced cost. Its a shame on one hand, on (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) i dont understand what you mean here.. cost of brick, as i understand it is Cost to Manufacture, then part out into sets (which should be saved since its bulk), then cost of shipping. "Hidden" means there something else in this mix im not (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) There are two other explanations; one, the cost per brick when parting is lower regardless of any hidden costs, or two, which is what I believe, it's not really possible for a BL seller to charge more than Lego Bulk prices, regardless of their (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) I have noticed this trend as well. Perhaps a bricklink seller will inform me of this question - Do sellers ever stockpile a part and just sit on it - knowing that it could be very valuable in the future? Case in point - the brown shovel in the (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Expanded isn't really something to expect at this point. As Brad has mentioned several times, they're limited to a certain amount of SKU's they can use, so there likely won't ever be a selection of 500 different pieces, all available in bulk (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) If something is available both at S@H and BL, I will typically get it via S@H. Mostly a matter of convenience. S@H takes my Visa. It's a secure site, and keeps my shopping cart from session to session. The 'is this seller honest/will the PO (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Its the "magic" of Clearance. A high volume purchaser like Troy is able to afford to eat up the inventory, plus he is able to buy at the wholesale level, making it even cheaper for the brick. Heck, if you could get a ton of sets at 75% off, (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) In a sense, yes. Purchasing recycled bricks (new, and used) has its advantages, but one would need to look at from TLC's eyes as well. Do you not think that services like BL are hurting Lego sales From S@H and retailers? (...) I do purchase (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) What I find so interesting about this question is that all LEGO ultimately comes from the same source: TLG itself. Now, understanding that, there are certain Bricklink sellers who buy multiple sets for the sole purpose of parting them out and (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.theory)
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It has been a while since the bulk selection offered by Lego Shop@Home as been expanded beyond a new release or two. (Where are the gray tiles!?) And this got me thinking - A. Did the arrival of BrickLink create a viable alternative to bulk sales (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Thanks. I tried to find it again on Brickshelf, but wasnt having much luck with the search. I dont have the 2x2 with the 'windows' pattern on the side (I think they only come in the Movie Maker set), so I used regular blue 2x2 bricks for my (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.general)
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Okay, who got 'em and what are they? Infamous Chris Magno has one: (URL) he still has to do something about that page :-) ) And here's another one: (URL) far 100% 2 x 4 bricks. Anyone done what Maggie C. thought about [1] and tattooed a minifig yet? (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.fun, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Bruce, Interiors are evil. Sometimes a necessary evil, but if you can't see it through a window, canopy, or orifice of some kind, I say boycott. Yeah, making something modular or hinged is cool, but in my experience irritating and too (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.general)
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classic .space.. Wonderful Eric, you did it! :) Nice job! :) -Anne (...) -- For SCO to attack IBM using IP (\`--/') _ _______ .-r-. is somewhat like trying to eat >.~.\ `` ` `,`,`. ,'_'~`. a live tiger. -Ian Lance Taylor (v_," ; `,-\ ; : ; \/,-~) \ (...) (22 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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Ok, all you .space folks, consider this model my tribute to the 25th anniversary of one of my favorite sets growing up. Coming in at somewhere over 10 pounds, and at over 27 inches in length is a 3-times-scale model of the LL924 Space Cruiser: (...) (22 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc) !!
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Sweet stuff there! I looked at the Other MOC's too! I like the AC/DC page!! Josh (22 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Wow! Very cool. And very true to the comics. I love the interiors for the building. I also really like the landscaping and miscellaneous details outside the manor. Again, really neat, -Kevin (22 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) (URL) Hafner www.hafhead.com (22 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.general)
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Folks, wanted to give everyone a heads up to this before the fact so maybe someone out there can get some nifty screen captures for me... On the NBC TODAY SHOW, Wednesday morning (not sure what time the actual segment will air), there will be a (...) (22 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce) !!
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A couple years ago, after the 911 horror, I found this picture of a mini WTC model. But I did not make notes as to who the author was. Can anyone help me? I created a ldraw model, and I'd like to make the appropriate notation. (URL) (22 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.general)
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