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In lugnet.general, Kerry Raymond writes:
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> Despite the vast sums of money AFOLs seem to spend, I suspect that the
> majority of Lego sales are gifts, and that most of those gifts are purchased
> through traditional shops. Therefore, factors like "shelf appeal" are very
> important. This is why I suspect that bulk sales will always be a small part
> of Lego's sales. I can't see Mum, Dad and Grandma buying a bulk pack of a
> single kind of piece as a gift (unless under specific instructions from the
> recipient)! A bulk pack of assorted pieces, yes, but of the same piece, no.
My first bulk purchase was in 1986 or so, and was from the UK. Sampsonite here
had a crummy selection!. I got, IIRC, 25 quid worth of lego, including the
(brand new) double acting pnumatics, and 4.5V train stuff.
Mind you, I've never been accused of being a typical kid.
(I was 10 at the time)
James
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