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Re: Walmart no longer lists Lego!
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lugnet.general
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lugnet.lego
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Date:
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Tue, 20 Jul 2004 03:11:54 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Chris Gray wrote:
> "Mark Riley" <markril@hotmail.com> writes:
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> > I definitely agree with the observation that Lego is getting less shelf space as
> > that matches my experience with my local Walmarts.
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> Its possible that Lego refuses to stuff in the RFID (Radio Frequency
> IDentification) tags that Walmart has started requiring. Lego may agree
> with the sentiment that RFID tags in consumer articles are a violation
> of personal privacy. This might result in Walmart trying to put pressure
> on Lego by giving Lego products less shelf space.
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> Note: all of the above is just one theory - I have no evidence to support it.
http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/articleview/921/1/1/
Nope, I dont think that is it.
Kyle
http://lego.kepplah.com
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| (...) Using explicit, removable RFID tags to track kids in an amusement park is not the same as using hidden permanent tags on items that people take out on the street and into their homes. (20 years ago, 20-Jul-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Walmart no longer lists Lego!
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| (...) Its possible that Lego refuses to stuff in the RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) tags that Walmart has started requiring. Lego may agree with the sentiment that RFID tags in consumer articles are a violation of personal privacy. This might (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.general)
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