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Hardly any small toyshops seem to carry LEGO anymore. I've been told that toyshop owners don't like to carry it because it's too "mass market" and they specialize in quality toys. Also, I suppose it is hard for toyshop owners to compete with the (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) That's an excellent idea. I second that ! :) These days, LEGO Direct seams to be our only hope as the "right" LEGO. mc. (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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This certainly isnt the case in the UK I dont have any small toyshops near me, but when I was on holiday in the south of England, I was constantly suprised and pleased to see the range of LEGO the small toyshops were carrying, they certainly had (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) LEGO (...) bolster (...) they (...) We have a half dozen locally owned toyshops in our metropolitan area. They all stock Rokenbok, Playmobil, Brio, and toys from other major quality manufacturers. Most of these stores used to stock Legos. The (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Thomas Main" <thomasmain@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GrJ4uD.KFK@lugnet.com... (...) they (...) to (...) TLC. (...) capitalize (...) LEGO (...) stores...things (...) that (...) [ ... snipped ... ] TLC has changed some of their requirements. (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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I would beg to differ!!! I think the range of Lego in the South East has dropped dramatically since the aftermath of Star Wasr Episode I and the closure of all the Toy Stack stores (they were great for sale items). Of course I can only vouch for the (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) About two years ago I noticed a drastic drop (probably half -- maybe more) in the selection of Lego at one of my favorite indie toy shops. I didn't talk with the staff; I assumed it was because of competition from chains. I had the exact same (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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For some time now I have been seeing all the small toy-shops from my childhood either disappear or cease selling LEGO. I never understood why that happened, but now you have mentioned the minimum order and obligation to use the full product line... (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Um, isn't this *really* big news? A minimum buy of $1000 would make it reasonable for some parts sellers to buy Lego at wholesale. It's not 75% off clearance, but wholesale would be a good price, especially if it gave a seller the opportunity (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) minimum (...) By crikey, at that minimum, it would be viable for some regular consumers to buy wholesale from them! I reckon I could put together an order of that size entirely based on pre-sales from local AFOLs. Now there's a thought! Kerry (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.theory)
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"TWS Garrison" <tgarriso@math.purdue.edu> wrote in message news:Pine.SOL.4.30.0...due.edu... (...) minimum (...) also (...) [ ... snipped ... ] I managed to get a little insight into the retailer pricing from my conversation and the few prices she (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) While I know that the minimum would not be a problem for some of us (I can easily spend several thousand at a time) there are sure to be other stipulations to be able to purchase wholesale. Most obviously that you are actually going to RESELL (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.theory)
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Mike Walsh wrote in message ... (...) see (...) I've seen the wholesale price list/order form (with terms) here in Canada and Mike is right : - the terms include a clause that the sets must be sold as sets through normal retail channels, not on the (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) During the summer our local paper shops sell "pocket money" sized sets, so there is some hope! (...) My local toymaster is not "competitive". :( Scott A (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) *These are my personal thoughts on this subject and have absolutely nothing to do with any marketing strategies or theories that TLC holds or is planning.* I think that the market segment that caters to small specialized toy retailing is being (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) planning.* (...) So who do we ask for a Lego store in Northern California (NOT in Gilroy or Milpitas, thank you very much!)(There are a couple of malls being built in Emeryville, right in the middle of the whole bay area...) Paul Sinasohn (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) The 60% jives with a few number I have seen at TRU (while looking over someones shoulder at the CRT). I would think that very large sellers (like WM) might be able to negotiate slightly better terms (50% ?) based on their huge volume. Anyone (...) (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Dunno about your part of the world, but here in Australia, the Lego reps come around to the stores, although I'm not exactly sure of what they do while at the store. Since I've seen them in national chain stores, I assume they aren't there to (...) (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) The other kind of stores that might be interested are those stores that specialise in "executive toys" or "adult leisure products" (no, not *that* kind) or "gizmo shops". Those stores often carry the high-end model-building sets, huge jigsaws, (...) (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Personaly, I'd wonder is thats true! Wal*mart & K-Mart both have LOW LEGO stocks up here, but the only small toyshop I know of, appears to have LOTS of LEGO's, but no the whole line... More then the other stores though. Are you sure they are (...) (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Emeryville is all right, but rents are high and traffic is bad. Better yet how about in the vicinity of the Factory Outlet Stores in Vacaville, CA, midway between the Bay Area and Sacramento? And a few miles from one of your best customers! (...) (23 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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