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In lugnet.lego.direct, Jonathan Wilson writes: snip (...) I couldn't agree more! Altogether now, 928 - We can't wait, 928 - We can't wait, 928 - We can't wait, 928 - We can't wait, 928 - We can't wait, I'll print the banners tonight ;-) Mark heck (...) (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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<snip> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> (...) I agree and disagree. 1st) I agree that at some point you have to combine similar answers and the scores associated with them. 2nd) I disagree that it has to (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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You should have a look on www.peeron.com web site. There is quite an impressive number of inventories. But I don't know if they have the one your looking for, but it's worth a try. Gael (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.town, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.eu)
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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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(...) *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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(...) Does anyone have an exact inventory of this set? I am in need of close to 300 of those 1x4x3 red windows, and am trying to figure out if this is the best way to get them. Grr.. guess I just have to buy one and inventory it myself. -Jason (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.town, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.eu)
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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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"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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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(...) Hey guys, why haven't you cross-posted to Local/European Union? I would say it's important enough for the rest of us also. (Yeah, doors and windows!) 260 pieces is most likely the correct figure, because this piece count is also mentioned in (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.town, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.loc.eu)
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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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(...) 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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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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(...) I guess I'm the type of person that looks at a system like this very selfishly. I'm wondering, as I see these issues arise, "are they really understanding what I as a customer am trying to tell them?" That's my biggest concern. (...) (...) (23 years ago, 14-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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