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(...) I was looking on the Shop@Home Website, and the set is listed at $19.99 and comes with "mini adidas soccer ball". Not bad considering that they are pretty close to the red soccer busses, at the same price.... a real interesting comment.... the (...) (23 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.promo, lugnet.sports, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: LEGO disappearing from small toyshops
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(...) Emeryville is all right, but rents are high and traffic is bad. Better yet how about in the vicinity of the Factory Outlet Stores in Vacaville, CA, midway between the Bay Area and Sacramento? And a few miles from one of your best customers! (...) (23 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Someone asked Brad Justus that exact question, and he said no, that it was an original design by the same designer who made the Sopwith Camel. (...) I have never heard that before. [...] (...) I'm sure you are very qualified for such a (...) (23 years ago, 19-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I tried that, but couldn't remember the answer to the secret question. :) So when I signed up again, I emailed myself the new ID and password. Now, of course, I remember it without looking. What a twisted brain I am forced to function with. ;) (...) (23 years ago, 19-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Ditto 8?( (...) If you go to the Sign-in page from the main www.lego.com page, there's a "Forget your password?" link, which asks the "secret question" you chose when you signed up, and displays your password if you answer it right. I know it (...) (23 years ago, 19-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Having taken both surveys - and thankful for the chance to express opinions - there is one facet that seems to have been "overlooked" in asking about motivations of buyers. Price. How about a "power buyer" category that qualifies for discounts? I (...) (23 years ago, 19-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I feel your pain over multiple accounts and passwords (I currently use at least 4 separate passwords a day at work). For the LEGO site I ended up registering twice because I think I already took the name I really wanted, but can't find the (...) (23 years ago, 18-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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<cut> From reading others posts, I have to agree, about when choosing certain themes etc that you get to choose some but not what you really wanted to... other than that I posted some info regarding this over a week ago, I think the survey is a good (...) (23 years ago, 18-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: 10020 Santa Fe available to Oz!
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(...) I was wondering how they were gonna do this. Maybe 5000 for US, 5000 for Europe? I wonder how they'd split the numbers between them. And will #1 be available for general sale, or held back for posterity? ROSCO (23 years ago, 18-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.nz, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hi All, Does anyone know if a Gift Certificate from S@H can be used on lego.com? When I placed yesterday's order, I had tried doing it online first (because I like I like visually confirming what I order), but I wanted to apply a Gift Certificate (...) (23 years ago, 17-Feb-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | New 10024 and my MOC
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Hi LEGO, nice new sets are occuring at lugnet and brickshelf recently. Thanks, these are the kind of sets we want so buy. But let me just ask just one question: Were LEGO designer inspired by my Fokker (Red Baron) MOC I built last year shortly after (...) (23 years ago, 17-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Personaly, I'd wonder is thats true! Wal*mart & K-Mart both have LOW LEGO stocks up here, but the only small toyshop I know of, appears to have LOTS of LEGO's, but no the whole line... More then the other stores though. Are you sure they are (...) (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Dunno about your part of the world, but here in Australia, the Lego reps come around to the stores, although I'm not exactly sure of what they do while at the store. Since I've seen them in national chain stores, I assume they aren't there to (...) (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) The other kind of stores that might be interested are those stores that specialise in "executive toys" or "adult leisure products" (no, not *that* kind) or "gizmo shops". Those stores often carry the high-end model-building sets, huge jigsaws, (...) (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Discount on SHOP AT HOME EUROPE - When?
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Dear Lego Officials, Why can't we have the same discount on orders from the Shop at home Europe as you give to the Americans? I just got a mail from Shop At Home Europe, where they say that they know nothing abouth give an amount of reduction on (...) (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: 10020 in S@H catalogue and in Europe!
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(...) I tried to phone Austria this morning on the 00800 number but I got 20 seconds of muzak and was disconnected. Then I e-mailed S@H and they repleyed (on a saterday!). It will be on the site next week (no specific date mentioned but maybe 19 (...) (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I was wondering the same thing. It doesn't show up on the S@H website, not even on the USoA part... Mark -crossing his fingers- de Kock (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Maybe they see the GoB as a threat, and want to compete 8?) On another note, I wonder if they will be available outside the US? ROSCO (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) The 60% jives with a few number I have seen at TRU (while looking over someones shoulder at the CRT). I would think that very large sellers (like WM) might be able to negotiate slightly better terms (50% ?) based on their huge volume. Anyone (...) (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: lego direct, please make some space product
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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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| | Re: LEGO disappearing from small toyshops
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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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| | Re: doors and windows pack
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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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| | Re: LEGO disappearing from small toyshops
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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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