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Now if Ldraw and Bricklink developers would get together this whole issue would be moot. (17 years ago, 9-Apr-09, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) I just received the following communication from Jan Beyer of the LEGO Community Team. He says that PaB prices should be adjusted soon, perhaps later today. Dear LEGO fans, Based on all the feedback over the past week regarding our new Pick A (...) (17 years ago, 8-Apr-09, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) -snip- (...) 55 cents a piece? That's what market dominance lets them do: Big Ben's Bricks, BrickArms and Brickforge could never get away with charging that much per piece. Or could they? Richie Dulin CO Legeaux Please consider FUT if replying (17 years ago, 8-Apr-09, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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(...) Hi Jordan, Thanks for this information. I noticed it today also after a message from one of the French FreeLUG people about those ridiculous high prices. I found the previous (European) prices already on the high side, but now its as you (...) (17 years ago, 6-Apr-09, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) To me, the answer is that TLG should be charging "cost plus" on PAB (i.e. their cost to produce the part plus some amount). However, that then means the price changes every time they do a new run of the part where the new run cost them more or (...) (17 years ago, 7-Apr-09, to lugnet.lego)
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(...) There are a couple elements that I've been meaning to purchase for a few projects. They used to be 11cents, now they're 34cents. Since I'd need to purchase several hundred of each that is a big difference. I guess I won't be starting those (...) (17 years ago, 7-Apr-09, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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I have also noticed the higher prices from the online Pick-a-Brick. I wonder how often and how thoroughly that the calculations that go into these prices are looked over by management. With such a high volume of parts that the machines that make (...) (17 years ago, 7-Apr-09, to lugnet.lego)
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(...) Wow. I was wondering if this was across-the-board bad, so I checked out the aspect I've used, Technic. I don't have the "old" prices squirreled away, but from memory the price of studded beams hasn't changed much (although the types have (...) (17 years ago, 7-Apr-09, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping)
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The 2X2 tiles and 2X3 plates seem to have reasonable prices. Everything else is insane. David (17 years ago, 7-Apr-09, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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You've probably noticed that the LEGO online Pick-A-Brick / LEGO Factory palette has recently been updated with new parts - and new prices. As an avid user of the LEGO Factory system, I was curious just how much the prices had gone up by. I created (...) (17 years ago, 6-Apr-09, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad.ldd, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX) !
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If LEGO granted Christmas wishes, I would have to ask for: 1) 5.5 length technic axle - so my train wheels don't fall off anymore 2) modular train railing system - so I don't have to cut any more hose and the awkward use of minifig hands 3) train (...) (18 years ago, 22-Dec-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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"Karl Paulsen" <karlepaulsen> wrote in message news:K7G6y3.FMK@lugnet.com... (...) LEGO Factory website teams at TLG. Why does the part described as 'MOTOR 2X2X1 1/3' appear as an orderable LEGO Factory element in LDD, but does not appear in the (...) (18 years ago, 22-Sep-08, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Jordan Schwarz" <jbschwarz@ThisIsRea...gmail.com> wrote in message news:K7GAEx.4E8@lugnet.com... (...) They must be a bit slow to change the brick palette, or there is some error. I tried to find this brick in the LEGO Factory palette, but it does (...) (18 years ago, 20-Sep-08, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) used as a wheel-well on all sorts of LEGO vehicles that also makes a great piece for window decorations. That will be a nice asset to have. -Jordan Schwarz (18 years ago, 19-Sep-08, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hi folks, I just thought you all might like to know that it appears that the Factory palete has been updated to include elements in "Custom Car Garage" and the PAB selection has been updated accordingly. Perhaps most notably the minifig parts (...) (18 years ago, 19-Sep-08, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.lego.direct)
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The other day I got another "You still play with LEGO?". I replied with: "No, I design and build models made from LEGO." That didn't seem to help much. I'd like to start a list of ideas and suggestions on how we might improve how other adults view (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-08, to lugnet.ambassadors, lugnet.lego, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general) !
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| | Questions About Selling Custom Model Instructions: Confirming LEGO/LDraw Consent
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Hi! Here are three questions: one about LEGO trademarks and two for the LDraw community. The questions stem from a casual interest in selling custom LEGO kits with instructions. Because there are existing vendors of excellent such kits - and books (...) (18 years ago, 17-Aug-08, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: TLG wants your input on the CITY line
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My second recommendation is my personal favorite: John Deere Tractors Tractors & their accessories (pull behind & front end attachments) would provide a great deal of play value for farming outside the city as well as leveling land for new city (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jul-08, to lugnet.town, lugnet.lego, lugnet.ambassadors)
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| | Re: June Grand Openings for LEGO Brand Retail
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Whoops! missed that. I'll try to get the main post edited to alleviate confusion. it should also be pointed out that the shirts are for the first 250 who make a purchase at 11:00 and thusly can only be obtained in the stores. Steve (18 years ago, 9-Jun-08, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Re: New LEGO Ambassador Group!
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(...) "Right!" meant correction is acknowledged and confirmed. No one is ignored. ;) (18 years ago, 8-Jun-08, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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