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Re: is lego at its best in years???
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lugnet.general
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001 07:35:11 GMT
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In lugnet.castle, Bradley Dale writes:
> In lugnet.castle, Benjamin Medinets writes:
> > I remember going down the aisle of a toy section, most notably Toys R Us,
> > for example, and having very much difficulty buying a Lego set with my
> > "pocket" change. Even the "little sets" had appeal.
> >
> > Now if you want any good Lego set, you have to order it from Shop @ home.
> > That's the fact of life at the moment.
> > Look at the bright side, I don't have to waste my time going to a store, I
> > can spend a bit of time writing out an order, and sending it in...
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> ...and paying shipping costs, and having you taxes raised by the conversion
> rate (if you live in Canada),
Just wanted to snag this bit... 7% is 7%, and the currency conversion
doesn't make it cost any more.
I'm not finding S@H burdensom. If you compare prices, sure, we're paying
more at S@H, but it's all relative. If you compare retail pricing (esp. at
our current dollar), Lego in Canada is typically cheaper. 6 of one, 1/2
dozen of the other.
However, I do agree that the retail availability of Lego in Canada has gone
to the dogs in the last year and a half. *Every single retailer in
Edmonton* has less shelf space, less product depth, and less range of
offerings than it did this time last year. Every single retailer. :(
and never finding any really good sales, and
> waiting a week for your new set.....
I haven't found any really good sales (except the SW combo packs) at retail
for about 2 years anyway.
Lately, I've gotten more bang for my buck by making less trips to the
stores, and doing large S@H orders. Less parts for my $$, but better parts.
I'm willing to accept that compromise. And with the pricing of sets like
the Blacksmith's shop, I don't even have to compromise. Just wince at my
Visa bill. :)
YMMV.
James
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| (...) ...and paying shipping costs, and having you taxes raised by the conversion rate (if you live in Canada), and never finding any really good sales, and waiting a week for your new set..... (...) best. (...) I think 2000 City Centre, which is (...) (23 years ago, 22-Dec-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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