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Re: Greetings
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Thu, 10 Aug 2000 05:42:13 GMT
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David,

Thanks for the info!! I'm mostly looking for Technics type stuff - its a bummer
that supplement sets arent available anymore.

What's Lego Direct? Is that just a US thing? Is it likely to come to Oz anytime
soon? Now that I've re-found all my old Lego, I cant wait to get back into
building stuff!!

And are there any user-groups in the Melbourne area? I saw some messages about
LegOz (in Craigieburn I think?) but unfortunately I dont have a car, and I'm on
the other side of town (Chadstone).

Thanks again!

ROSCO

In lugnet.loc.au, David Low writes:
> 
> Hi Ross,
> 
> Welcome to lugnet.loc.au !!
> 
> On a day to day basis, Big W is the best place for Lego, if there's one near
> you; sets are usually 10% less than elsewhere, and old stock can go on sale
> for 40-60% off. Target's just had a 25% off sale, and some sets were ~70% off.
> Kmart and TRU usually sell sets for around RRP, sometimes a bit less, although
> there are some sets that are consistently on sale for a large discount. TRU
> also has the best range of sets.
> 
> Myer/Grace Bros and DJs are usually more expensive; they're only really worth
> visiting when there's a clearance or sale, but they do have the largest sets
> and a good range of Technic. Toyworlds (and other smaller stores) can be good
> for older sets, which are often on sale. Garage sales, Trading Post, and
> classified ads can be a good pointer to cheap older sets (or a messy heap of
> well-chewed old bricks).
> 
> As far as I know, Lego only has mail-order in Australia for some technic and
> train sets. Supplement packs aren't available anymore. We're all waiting to
> see if Lego Direct makes it across the Pacific, and in what form.
> 
> hope that helps,
> Dave



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(...) Hi Ross, Welcome to lugnet.loc.au !! On a day to day basis, Big W is the best place for Lego, if there's one near you; sets are usually 10% less than elsewhere, and old stock can go on sale for 40-60% off. Target's just had a 25% off sale, and (...) (26 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)

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