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(...) I don't think it's ranting, although it is bitter. It results from years of being treated like a second-rate market. Some may argue that we ARE a second rate market, but TLC certainly isn't giving us a chance to prove otherwise. Of course (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) AFAIK: it says that it will initially be available in the US via s@h and in europe through a toll free number, then there will be an ecommerse site (for parts and sets as well I assume) that will be available all over the world. (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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<snip>(Eric K said) (...) Eric said it almost perfectly. The "common" bricks (1x1,1x2,1x3,1x4,1x6,2x2, 2x3,2x4,2x6) are availabe in the "common" (Red, Blue, Black, White, Green, Yellow) colours in the 1200 piece buckets. I doubt you can beat the (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct) !
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(...) Ben, You really need to get to the bottom of this problem where your posts start a new thread and don't tag onto the original thread. It makes it really hard to follow! Pete Callaway (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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First, consider the usual metooish "yippee" as having been said. Right... onwards... (...) I would like to suggest that the number needed be public at the start of the month. While I don't expect daily updates, about 10 days before the end, perhaps (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct) !
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(...) But, if that is the case, why say 1) this will be available form S@H until the e-commerce section is up, and then say 2) This service will be available in the US, and later in Europe. To me this says that when the e-commerce section is up, (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) but (...) Let's not forget that Brad mentioned that this service was being offered through S@H until "the new e-commerce portion of LEGO.com" was available later in the year. One would imagine that the operation would be global at that point. (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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True, it may not get results, but as with many major companies, this sort of thing will at least ensure that they remember that there ARE markets outside America/Europe, and let them know that we are extremely interested in what they are doing. (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) For the record, I'm _glad_ they picked where I live, but I'd try not to be bitter if they didn't. :) Seriously, I hope they listen to you guys. But I'm not sure that ranting is going to get results. (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) That's fair enough...And what better 'limited market' than Aus..range is limited, supply can be limited, concern for market is limited...]? And something like this would really help expand the Aus market too :-) Benjamin Whytcross (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) They did. And they didn't say that it wouldn't be now. It's unfortunate, but it does make sense to roll something like this out in limited markets and then expand. (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) <RANT>.........</RANT> James (who so annoyed at Americocentric thinking he's incoherent) P.S. Somebody remind these people they promised WORLDWIDE. (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) So THAT'S where all of the little stuff that I drop goes! Seriously though, I'd expect that once the web ordering comes together that AFOL's world-wide can place orders. I'm just guess though, since I (unfortunately) do not work for TLC. Ben (...) (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I'll third that. Currently Aussie AFOL's feel about as loved as your average BURP when it comes to recognition from TLC. When will we stop having to pick up the 1x1 plates from under the US LEGO table?? Pete Callaway (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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<rearranged and snipped liberally> (...) Wow. It is welcome. You mention our patience in waiting for the light at the end of the tunnel. By taking the time to update us like this, you shorten the tunnel a bit and I'm sure that we all appreciate it (...) (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct) !
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(...) Will other countries folow after europe and america are set up? (Australia for example) (...) Which colors will you be offering? Grey bricks for one would be a hit with castle fans. (...) Will this list include slope bricks? (...) Does this (...) (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) large (...) Can I second Alan's comment about Australia. We feel like a Lego backwater down here with no 'Lego Shop At Home' and missing out on certain sets that get released elsewhere. (...) unusual (...) Maybe you could also publish a (...) (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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In lugnet.lego, Brad Justus writes: First, things really seem to be comming along but I do have a couple of questions. (See Below) (...) I really don't think you need to apologize. You said we would have ordering by the end of the summer or there (...) (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct) !
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(...) Do you have rough pricing? Eg for a 2x4 red brick? Will pricing involve a sliding scale? Eg, if there are any economies of scale for shipping out 1000 same-type elements to one person, rather than shipping 100 same-type elements to 10 people.. (...) (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct) !
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I know we're not supposed to flood this group with a lot of 'thank yous' and 'me too's, but I sure am excited about this news, and I'm sure that everyone else is as well! Thanks! I do have one question: (...) How do these two points relate to each (...) (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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