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Re: Let's find out (was Re: Another Kick In The Guts By LA)
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Wed, 6 Jun 2001 05:16:07 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.au, Pete White writes:
In lugnet.loc.au, Zac Soden writes:
I had a squiz at the s@h prices. They're pretty expensive once you convert
them! I think that, for now at least, I may have to resort to using some
cheaper Canadian brand stuff. *shock* *horror* :( ;)
Pretty scary prices for basic bricks.
Especially if you divide the price by the total number of bricks, which is
the standard practice (and the one which I use). Nevertheless, assigning a
white 1x8 the same value as a blue 1x1 doesn't make for a fair comparison.

With bulk bricks, there is (almost) no wastage. Even in the soccer buses,
the most useful of all sets (if you like train windows, which I do), you get
stuck with a soccer ball and a Timmy head.

Lets hope the thread about the demise
of the 1200 piece Blue Tub over in general isn't true, especially since it
only made it to Aus this year.
There's still a small stack of them at my local K Mart, which I contemplate
from time to time.

Though with the prices of the 4229 locally,
it seems like a clear the warehouse strategy, preparing for the Creator line.
I'm quite looking forward to Creator - there are some good pieces in
there... except for the figs, and the doors, and the wheels. (Hmmm... this
sounds a bit like "what have the Roman's ever done for us?")

Bulk is still a good way to pick up trees, windows and train bits.
Yes. Some train doors would be nice. (Also tiles).

Cheers

Richie Dulin



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