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(...) Ouch. Had to rub it in, uh? I'm sitting here thinking that I wish I didn't know about your good luck, because it makes me all the more frustrated with those hinnies from Denmark. What on earth motivates this company, because it sure ain't (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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John Neal <johnneal@uswest.net> wrote in message news:37A8F982.195DCF...est.net... (...) Denmark. (...) Umm...I wouldn't say rub it in but consider the following..... Following is a fact of life for LEGO enthusiasts living in NZ 1) Price of sets is (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Well, to be perfectly blunt, I'd take bulk in a New Yalk minute. I couldn't care less about LEGO clothes, theme parks, promo sets, sets in general. I've got 10s of thousands of bricks from sets and not one is built. For me, it's all about the (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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John Neal <johnneal@uswest.net> wrote in message news:37A9094F.8C37E7...est.net... (...) that (...) such (...) the (...) to (...) has (...) I'm (...) like (...) lottery-- (...) I agree totally. I got lucky and made the most of it. It just suprises (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Just like everyone else who has read this and replied, I wish that I could have had an opportunity fomr something like this, and do agree TLG is being very stupid by not offering it as a part of their sales. But, I see absolutely no reason to (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I hope I made it clear that my sour grapes are not directed at Sanjay, but rather to the policies of TLG. (except for the auc comment;-) I envy his opportunity, and bemoan the fact that TLG doesn't provide it to all. -John (25 years ago, 5-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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Don't worry John, NZ wasn't the only country that offered sale of bulk bricks until recently. The service was always available in Australia. I made use of it occasionally but my problem was that the parts I wanted bulk amounts of, Lego Denmark (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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OK it looks like Mark let the other shoe drop...... Yeah I knew about both New Zealand and Australia, but I saw no good in telling everyone. I kept the rage bottled up inside. Hey Mark, tell them the story about the bulldozer and the old Lego parts. (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Wasn't there a time when some architects used Lego bricks for models? What other bulk buyers would have ever existed? I think that hyping the User Group route for bulk orders is the best way to approach TLG - it is a small number of (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) That's nothing. Apple buried all their leftover inventory of Macintosh XL computers (thousands of upgraded Lisas originally worth US$ 10,000 each) because their accountants told them it would be better for their bottom line than giving them to (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I don't understand why people are so confused about this. First of all, the (legitimate) bulk ordering market already exists, but it's small and limited to the most commonly needed pieces (simple bricks). You can get 2x4 bricks for about (US) (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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Why we don't use non-LEGO product? One of the reasons is that it's lousy product. It does not wear as well or hold up to the same rigors that the LEGO product does. I've watched models made of knock off brands fall apart in direct sunlight because (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Eeek! Byetch!!!! Ritvik is not LEGO! (That's why. :) --Todd (25 years ago, 5-Aug-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) In my case (and many others), bulk ordering. I could then trade for other stuff I needed if necessary. (...) Don't worry, I, at least, do not take it that way. Others will, of course. -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications (...) (25 years ago, 6-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Byetch? I think I've found my new word of the day! Greg "Byetch, byetch, byetch" Majewski citrusx__@yahoo.com (URL) (25 years ago, 6-Aug-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) EEP! I don't like the sound of that already! -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not associate my personal views with my employer (25 years ago, 6-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) ya, but Lego is actually "useful" compared to a Mac. <grins, ducks and runs> (25 years ago, 6-Aug-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Oh, Larry. :) Scott Sanburn (...) (25 years ago, 6-Aug-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Whhoops, that was accidental. I normally write "blyetch" or "bletch." Some other good ones are "blyeah" and "eyegch" and "eyegggch." :) --Todd (25 years ago, 6-Aug-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Well, there's no need to byetch about it.. -Tom McD. when replying, spamcake fried in bacon grease is a new fad in the south. (25 years ago, 6-Aug-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.off-topic.pun)
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(...) don't (...) Silly me. I'll just go back to my robots now (-: In case anyone wants to defend Ritvik (not likely 8-) I'll set followup-to the infid^H^H^H^H^Hclone-brands discussion group - Robert Munafo LEGO: TC+++(8480) SW++ #+ S-- LS++ Hsp M+ (...) (25 years ago, 6-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Okay, here we go... Do Ritvik bricks really fall apart in the sun (that's an exxageration :-) How suitable are they for a project like, for example, building a 5-foot-high replica of the US Capitol Building? I ask because Ritvik bricks can (...) (25 years ago, 6-Aug-99, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) No. There's also no reason you can't build it out of Tente, wooden blocks, uncooked (or cooked!) macaroni, or dryer lint. But none of those things are Lego, and neither is Ritvik, even if Ritvik is more easily compatable with Lego. Some people (...) (25 years ago, 6-Aug-99, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) LOL! :) -Tim <>< (URL) timcourtne ICQ: 23951114 Macintosh: Machine Always Crashes If Not The Operating System Hangs (25 years ago, 6-Aug-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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I'd use Ritvik in underpinnings if it was strong enough(1). GMLTC modules are on carriers, but ultimately are held together by the adhesive force of the studs in them. Any minor variations in that mean you have stress fracture fault line potentials. (...) (25 years ago, 6-Aug-99, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) I wish you wouldn't encourage him like that, Tim;-) (...) (25 years ago, 6-Aug-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Oh relax, John. It's not Tim's fault that Larry's incorrigable. <time to duck and run myself> James (URL) (25 years ago, 6-Aug-99, to lugnet.off-topic.pun)
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(...) the topic (and Jeroen) just quietly disappeared. James (URL) (25 years ago, 6-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Wow, that's actually encouraging, in a weird sort of way... It makes me wonder how many other countries around the world have something like this. Any idea how this managed not to come up during the course of the 100+ message thread about bulk (...) (25 years ago, 6-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I hope he wasn't "erased" in the April TLG layoffs! :-( He seemed like a great guy, and he was a true fan of the brick! --Todd (25 years ago, 6-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) The cynical part of me is wondering if he got 'shut up' and told to not react to/with the on-line Lego fan community. James (URL) (25 years ago, 6-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Hmmm... Jeroen did mention this, though: (URL) (25 years ago, 6-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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Todd Lehman <lehman@javanet.com> wrote in article <37ab6ab8.53668188@l...et.com>... (...) can (...) like a (...) That post sounded rather positive and encouraging. Maybe he was trying to tell us something, without crossing the TLG line... Or am I (...) (25 years ago, 7-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Consider the fact that all of this took place in Feb-- not much has changed as I see it.... -John (...) (25 years ago, 7-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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John Neal <johnneal@uswest.net> wrote in article <37ABA08E.97A3410E@u...st.net>... (...) <snip> (...) to (...) changed (...) True, but Jeroen also said: "But remember changing the way a whole company thinks takes some time.". Who knows what's going (...) (25 years ago, 7-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Oh gosh :) -Tim <>< (skip the whole signature thingie) Tortallinis with Rubber Chicken Broth are quite yummy.... (25 years ago, 8-Aug-99, to lugnet.off-topic.pun)
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That's pretty cool. Can someone find out how much it would cost to order about 200 1x4x6 trans-lt-blue windows w/black 2-bar frames? (you know, the townJr. type). KL (...) (25 years ago, 8-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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Hey, does that count as violating the TOS? If so, that's a Byetch. KL (...) (25 years ago, 8-Aug-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Byetcha won't be able to keep this one going... Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 21-Aug-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.off-topic.pun)
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