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    Re: LD's Auctions (Re: Going once, going twice, sold!) —Tim Courtney
   I guess I'm breaking my self-imposed rule of not 'discussing' on LUGNET here - I try only post to get information out to the public and to praise creations - but here goes. (...) I totally agree. (...) Yep. I think its obvious LEGO Direct is doing (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
   
        Re: LD's Auctions (Re: Going once, going twice, sold!) —Scott Arthur
     (...) Whilst I agree with your sentiment, I don't see it as being "obvious". One would have to see the balance sheet to say that (I wonder who audits the accounts?). (...) Hardly out on a limb - a limited production run set which fits in well with (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
   
        Re: LD's Auctions (Re: Going once, going twice, sold!) —Larry Pieniazek
     (...) Welcome back. (...) Me too. (although I sent a copy of MTW-4001 to the executives at Skyline Chili, I put #01 up for bid, just as I always do with new sets) (...) Exactly. The alternative that Rick gave of having some 7 year old get it would (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
   
        Re: LD's Auctions (Re: Going once, going twice, sold!) —Suzanne D. Rich
     (...) For the record, I feel that LD makes brilliant marketing moves. And with the Super Chief, they are carving out a whole new market. It's impressive to watch. (...) I too hope LD employees don't take consumer comments personally. (...) I don't (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)  
   
        Re: LD's Auctions (Re: Going once, going twice, sold!) —Erik Olson
     This reminds me of the current practice of theatres selling the best seats at the prevailing scalper price. The profit goes directly to the producer that way. -Erik happy with A0941 or whatever it was. (23 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
   
        Re: LD's Auctions (Re: Going once, going twice, sold!) —John Barnes
   I don't normally post my comments in threads like this (I like to stick to gears and wires and sensors and stuff like that), but once in a while, there's the urge to add my 2c worth. LD is in business to make money - all businesses are! The ones who (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
 

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