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Re: LEGO availability in Europe vs. US
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lugnet.general
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Fri, 24 Mar 2000 13:56:55 GMT
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Mark Herzberg <carorvan@aol.com> wrote:
> In lugnet.general, Brad Hamilton writes:
> > There used to be many sets (like the 12V train sets) that you couldn't • get
> > in the US that were available in Europe.
> >
> > I haven't known this to be the case lately.
> >
> > I'm planning on going to Europe soon. Does anyone know if there are sets • I
> > should watch for that are only available there???
> >
> > thanks
>
> None. The US gets a greater selection than Europe now. However, in Europe,
> since they don't have S@H, you will see a great assortment in stores. And • look
> for old sets, not very common in the US, but finding an old set from as • far
> back as the 1980's is not as rare as you might think, especially in Italy, • my
> favourite place to go LEGO shopping in Europe.
:-)))
Should Brad or any of you ever plan a trip to Italy, our ItLUG community
(http://www.itlug.org) welcomes you and will be glad to help with suggestion
about how and where to look for old sets. We now have members almost
everywhere in Italy, and if you're interested you could even meet some of us
in person or possibly attend a Legofest.
Ciao
Mario
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| (...) None. The US gets a greater selection than Europe now. However, in Europe, since they don't have S@H, you will see a great assortment in stores. And look for old sets, not very common in the US, but finding an old set from as far back as the (...) (25 years ago, 24-Mar-00, to lugnet.general)
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