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Re: Anyone know just what the "conditions" for having an account are?
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lugnet.lego.direct
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Tue, 4 Jun 2002 03:52:52 GMT
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Kevin Wilson writes:
> Jonathan Wilson wrote in message <3CF9C907.9010502@tpgi.com.au>...
> > I understand there is a set of rules for being able to order wholesale
> > from TLC, anyone know what they are?
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> When I investigated this (in Canada) the restrictions were that you had to
> sell the sets as sets (no breaking up and selling parts), they had to be
> sold through "normal retail channels" (ie a storefront), no online sales,
> and no sales outside Canada. The conditions may vary slightly from country
> to country.
Yes, Same to U.S. I tried to open the account with LEGO for my business
retail online store, but not meet their requirement quality and policy. You
can allow online sales, but must have least 30 storefront in 3 different
zone (ie: Southeast, Mid-Altantic, Pacific, etc) Such like Target, Kmart,
Wal-Mart that are quality to online sale.
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> There were no requirements to order certain sets or lines (although there
> was a "suggested" list for different sizes of store) and no minimum order
> after the first one, which was a minimum of CN$1000.
First order minimum $1000 dollar for open account.
> Given the not-wonderful wholesale discount (varying around 30%), the fact
> that you had to pay them GST, and that you have to pay for shipping to your
> location, and that they don't guarantee you'll get what you order OR when
> you'll get it, it never seemed worthwhile to me.
I agree with you. There is no good wholesale discount. It would NOT help
small retailer to make profit much for their living cost and too much
expense. Only successful business if you purchase more than 30% discount
from any store such Target clearance, Kmart, etc. In fact, all products in
my online store that I brought was 30% to 50% below retail price from many
different place in US and international. Open account from LEGO not worth to me.
Chris Layton
Founder
BRICK Direct
www.brickdirect.com
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