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Re: source for 1 x 12 technic beams in red?
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Date: 
Mon, 20 Dec 2004 06:32:55 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.au, Pete White wrote:
> In lugnet.loc.au, Jonathan Wilson wrote:
> > Basicly, I only need a small number of these beams in red.
> > The local parts sellers I usually go to do not have any 1 x 12 beams in red
> > in stock.
> > If I can obtain them by buying a set that is on the shelf (or by buying
> > something second hand locally that has them in it), it is preferable to
> > buying them from bricklink and paying shipping costs etc.
> > 
> > Hence the question.
> 
> How can buying a set off the shelf be cheaper than a small number of parts off
> Bricklick ? I know BL is sometimes pricey, but you could mail 1 x N beams in an
> envelope connected together and wrapped in tape for $1.50-$2 ish

I'd rather buy the set! After all, all the pieces go into the collection, it is
cheaper on a cpp measure. (And I get lots more inspirational pieces besides).

> pete.w (who used to minimise postage when he sold)

Indeed. And used most excellent packaging besides.

Cheers

Richie Dulin



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(...) You or I could never argue with that logic ! (:^) (...) Ty, ty. (22 years ago, 20-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.au)

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(...) How can buying a set off the shelf be cheaper than a small number of parts off Bricklick ? I know BL is sometimes pricey, but you could mail 1 x N beams in an envelope connected together and wrapped in tape for $1.50-$2 ish pete.w (who used to (...) (22 years ago, 20-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.au)

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