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Re: What do you store your Lego in?
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lugnet.loc.au.wa.per
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Mon, 12 Jul 1999 18:39:45 GMT
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John Morgan wrote:
> Hi Braith
> you write:
> > Plano make tackle boxes in a similar style but has adjustable
> > compartments. The 3700 box is ideal but at $17.00 is a little pricey
> > for plastic.
> $17 for the 3700 ? ouch! here in the US they sell for $3.97 at Walmart. This
> is the 2 " depth translucent plastic tray right? I must say I am surprised at
> the price difference.
Yep, same one, and it works out to about US$11.00 (AUS$17.00). Could be a sales
tax issue
but I don't know enough about it to make much of a comment.
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> The storage system I have been developing uses those boxes and for portability
> I use a sterlite 20 gallon container. It works very well with the plano boxes
> and will hold 13 of them and still close. These can then be stacked to the
> ceiling. I still havent gotten to a labeling system as my Legos keep expanding
> to exceed available storage : ). I also found a "Real" wood shelving rack that
> works well with the planos also. The typical partical board shelves wouldnt
> hold up to the weight. I am still kinda stunned at the price of those
> containers. Does Austrailia add some extreme tarifs on that sort of product ?
> I used to be able to have my legos in one small tackle box and that was great
> for moving them around, then I rediscovered Legos about a year ago and they
> havent fit since .. heehee
> Have a great weekend!
> John
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| Hi Braith you write: (...) $17 for the 3700 ? ouch! here in the US they sell for $3.97 at Walmart. This is the 2 " depth translucent plastic tray right? I must say I am surprised at the price difference. The storage system I have been developing (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.au.wa.per)
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