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Re: Latest update from LEGO Direct
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lugnet.lego.direct
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Thu, 11 Jan 2001 15:34:23 GMT
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Matthias Jetleb wrote:
> On Wed, 10 Jan 2001 22:04:18 GMT, Gary Istok <gistok@umich.edu> wrote:
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> Actually this rantlet is directed at everyone:
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> I'm leaving this as-is just as an example .....
> >
> >
> > Jake McKee wrote:
> >
> > > Greetings!
> > >
> > > I have finally gotten caught up after the holiday break and then the mad
> > > rush to get back up to speed when you get back to the office!
> > >
> > > Anyway, I have been sorting through the lugnet.lego.direct newsgroup and
> > > wanted to respond to/update a few things.
> > >
> > > Online Shop Status
> > >
> > > The online shop launched in September and has proven itself to be highly
> > > successful. We're very pleased with the results so far, but we know that we
> > > can and will do much better.
> > >
> > > More than a few of you have pointed out some of the shortcomings of the
> > > LEGO.com shop over the last few months. We are fully aware that there are
> > > some usability and functionality issues that exist on the site and are
> > > working to correct them. When we launched in September, we pulled off a
> > > massive coup in getting a international site (two languages and eleven
> > > countries), a large catalog of items (in multiple currencies), a stable
> > > technology platform (we had zero downtime during the holiday shopping
> > > season) and much more in place well before Christmas. As any e-commerce
> > > developer knows, once the shop is up, you never ever ever monkey with the
> > > technology during the biggest shopping season of the entire year. But now
> > > that the holidays have come and gone, we will be improving the functionality
> > > of the site (the slow and annoying left hand navigation menu will be
> > > replaced soon), as well as continuing our ongoing Usability Testing.
> > >
> > > The online shop proved itself many times this season, through zero down time
> > > :) and high order volume, as well as high product availability and immediate
> > > fulfillment. Most access errors to the site were traced to local ISP issues.
> > > But to reiterate, we are currently working to improve and enhance the
> > > current functionality.
> > >
> > > Train Contest Discussion
> > >
> > > Wow, what emotion this contest has sparked! There have been a number of
> > > misconceptions about this contest and my hope here is to not only to clear
> > > them up, but put to rest any worries you might have about this and any
> > > similar future contests.
> > >
> > > 1. LEGO *is not* producing any sets based on the winning design, submitted
> > > designs, or other designs. That *is not* the purpose of this contest. (If we
> > > were looking for input and contributions for train -- or any other theme --
> > > designs, this certainly isn't how we would do it!) So what *is* the purpose
> > > of the contest?? Keep reading.
> > >
> > > 2. The reasons we decided to do this contest are several:
> > > - Create a fun contest for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages, including the AFOL
> > > crowd.
> > > - Create interest and enthusiasm for the Train line
> > > - Showcase the terrific things that are being and can be done with the Shop
> > > At Home bulk packs
> > >
> > > 3. The Shop At Home catalog (where the contest is featured) is mailed to
> > > about 1.5 million households, with a majority of the recipients being
> > > households with children; so we expect the vast majority of entries to come
> > > from kids. This contest was in no way targeted solely to adults or even to
> > > train enthusiasts, but rather to all ages, *including* AFOLs.
> > >
> > > 4. LEGO *will* be creating instructions for the winning entry and posting
> > > them online for free for anyone to build. This is the reason that we have to
> > > obtain copyrights to the individual design. The agreement does not apply to
> > > those entries that are not the winning entry.
> > >
> > > 5. This is really the first contest of this nature that LEGO has done and as
> > > such the lawyers were very uptight about the guidelines (a better safe than
> > > sorry kind of thing). To the point about whether or not LEGO can do some
> > > type of different agreement for the next contest, we are considering that
> > > strongly and exploring the options. We are going to refine the fine print
> > > for the next contest and keep all your suggestions in mind. Please remember,
> > > these guidelines are a requirement of American society these days. Also,
> > > we're examining whether we can duplicate the contest in Europe, but
> > > regulations regarding contests and giveaways are much more restrictive
> > > there. We'll do it if we can.
> > >
> > > 6. Perhaps the most off-base rumor lately has been about the demise of the
> > > Train line. Although I can't say much at this point, let's just say that
> > > this is only the beginning of a great deal of Train activity throughout 2001
> > > and beyond!
> > >
> > > LoM and SW sets online
> > >
> > > One last note, if you haven't noticed, the new Star Wars sets and the Life
> > > on Mars are only available online through the LEGO shop! As soon as these
> > > products were released, we had them in the store! How's that for service!
> > > And if you have seen the new Dragon sculpture, it's worth checking out, too.
> > >
> > > That's all I have for now. I hope this catches everyone up and puts your
> > > minds at ease.
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > > Jake McKee
> > >
> > > -------------------
> > > Sr. Producer
> > > LEGO Direct
> > > NYC
> >
> > Thanks Jake,
> >
> > Any idea about when there will be new additions to the Bulk Items list???
> >
> > Gary Istok
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>
> Is it really, really, reeeealy necessary to quote all that just to add
> one line??!?
>
> This isn't specifically targeted at Gary. There are many who are
> guilty fo this. This one just happened to be one of the more extreme
> examples.
>
> Matthias Jetleb (smiling)
> VA3-MWJ
Matt, You are ooooohhhhh sooooo correct! I was in a hurry (like always), and I just
read the whole thread, and replied to the original post without thinking about the long
original post. Anyway, I'll do more cut and pasting in the future :-)
Gary Istok
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