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G'Day As of last Friday, WalMart in Mississauga still had the X-Wing at $ 199.00, has anyone seen them on clearance in the GTA ? Cheers Oliver Play Well "Jude Beaudin" <shiningblade@home.com> wrote in message news:G70vI6.GIM@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Where in Ottawa are you? (...) I didn't get a chance to go anywhere else. (...) Most stores (not just Walmart) seem to be that way. (...) Jude FUT .loc.ca.on.ott (24 years ago, 15-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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Hello, I've ordered from eToys a few times. The first time was directly from eToys. After that I always used borderfree.com to make the purchases because shipping was always a bit less than directly from eToys. Borderfree is a broker service for US (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Well I was very sad to see my last order cancelled, especially in light of the much reduced prices. Of course there was no reason given on the order details screen and since I've ordered 3 times before I called to see why. A very nice lady at their (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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I am in Ottawa. The X-wings are at the Place D'orleans Walmart in Orleans. The other Walmarts didn't have much. However Lincoln Heights Walmart had a whole bunch of 5938 Oasis Ambush for $6.46 (about 50% off I think). Other than that, they are (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Kevin, What city are you in? The LEGO shelves at Walmart here in Kitchener are bare as can be. All I managaed to get there was 1 3033 blue tub for $12. Bob -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Hi, (...) I picked up the X-wing - couldn't resist at that price! However I won't be putting it together until I have some more time and space... Kevin -- Kevin Dixon EMAIL: kevin-dixon@home.com (24 years ago, 14-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Hello, Just got the new Sears flyer. The 20% off all Lego is extended until the 28th of January. Happy shopping! KZ #142 (24 years ago, 14-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | TrU 75% blow out of 9748 Droid Development Kit
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(URL) $40 CDN for the Droid Development Kit (9748). This was found at the Metrotown (BC) Toy's R Us store but may be at them all. It was a listed price. Enjoy! Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 13-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Hello, I live in Niagara Falls so I am more a Hamiltonian than a Torontonian... Just wanted to chime in! Eric DeGiuli (24 years ago, 13-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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| | Cheap LEGO at BiWay
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I found two small sets at Biway (401 Kent Street W, Lindsay Ontario) today. They are <set:3501 ZNAP Car/Glider> and <set:3504 ZNAP Truck/Plane> Their price stickers said $2.99, but they actually cost only $1.70 each. I like the transforming. I plan (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jan-01, to lugnet.znap, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I'm from the GWA (Greater Winona Area) which includes that small town of Hamilton. Also a LEGO fan so now there are 2 members of the Hamilton LEGO community ;) God bless and stay safe Dave (24 years ago, 12-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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| | Re: rtlToronto Dinner at Mel's this Friday (Jan 12) at 6pm
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(...) I'm there but, as per usual, I finish work at 5 and trying to get into the big smoke takes a little bit of time. Hope i get to see Calum lose it again ;) Take care and safe travels. Dave (24 years ago, 12-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | 50% off at The Bay this Weekend!!
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Hello, It has been confirmed. A limited range of discontinued Lego (Desert Adventurers, Jungle Adventurers, first year Star Wars, Rock Raiders and a few other themes) will be 50% on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The rest will be 20% off. If you are (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Oh man I have no space left in my room... Must left work early tomorrow - it is a long drive... I already saw them last week at like 25% off price. I expected a eventual big cut but it is sooner than I expected. Now the issue is should I buy (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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I just went to Walmart and got a UCS X-wing for $75.00 CDN. :-) The shelf was full and the UCS Tie was also $75.00. Not bad the Tie is 50% off and the X-wing is 62.5% off. The Walmart was in Place d'Orleans here in Ottawa. Jude (24 years ago, 11-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Just to add, Door crasher for the first two hours on Saturday...additional 15% off (save the pst/gst). You don't get the credit card discount on Saturday. Bob -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Sale at The Bay!!
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Hello, I got the flyer from The Bay this morning. It says 20% off all toys. Perhaps, there will be more Lego at 50%, but it is not mentionned in the flyer (What else is new :-|). Anyway, the sale is on this Friday, Sat, Sun and you get an extra 10% (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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For those of you who live near a Wall Mart, I just returned from 2 here in NF where I got 3033's for $12 (thats 8 USD!)- Total price, including HST of 13.60 each (or, 1.15 cents/brick) James P (24 years ago, 11-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Bulk Buying Power for Lego Shop @ Home
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(...) smallish (...) Is there any chance of getting significant discounts from Lego by buying REALLY large quantities? I'd like to order literally thousands of grey 1xN bricks, and it seems absurd to get them for $0.15 each, wastefully packaged into (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Bulk Buying Power for Lego Shop @ Home
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(...) Thats a -=r e a l l y=- good idea, perhaps the Ontario rtlToronto should try it!!! Thanks for enlightening me with the concept. -R (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | rtlToronto Dinner at Mel's this Friday (Jan 12) at 6pm
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As it says, join us for dinner at Mel's Montreal Deli (440 Bloor) at 6pm this Friday, for Lego related talk and reasonably good and cheap food. Subway to Bathurst Station, get out on Bathurst Street, walk down south to Bloor Street, and walk east (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: RIS 1.5 language: French to English possible?
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(...) these (...) to (...) issue. I (...) The CD-ROM and the manuals have been localized, so they will be in French. I agree with you that the manual won't be an issue, and as for the CD-ROM I'm pretty sure you can obtain a free English version from (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: The Bay is my new favorite store!
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(...) Hi Kevin, I went to a couple of Bay stores in the Montreal Area. The sets in question were in the liquidation aisle as well as mixed in with regular stock. I had to stand in line a few times to get prices checks. In general, first year Star (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Hi, Which Bay was that? I was at one Bay in Ottawa today, and it was only 20% off. However I may check out the others tomorrow... I did pick up a research glider and a catapult for $3.99 each at Grand & Toy though :) Kevin (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Hi, It does cover all the Bay stores but it is not very well advertised. In the KW area both the Conestoga Mall and Fairview Mall stores have their 20% off sign in the toy department. However, I asked the clerk in both stores to scan certain items (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) ??? 40% off @ Sears??? How is that possible! They normaly just have 20% off in addition to the rare 10% off store wide sale which totals 30% off total. I've never seen a "40% off" ever, if they did i'd buy about $400.00 worth of stuff if Lego (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Has Sears ever had 40% off Lego? If/when it does can someone please post it on this group? It is presently 20% off. Thanks, KZ #142 (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) According to the sign on the shelf, it finishes today (7th). After that, I think it goes to 25% off. KZ #142 (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Mad sales at Bay
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G6s9Kp.7xA@lugnet.com... (...) for (...) Only (...) Do you supose this sale covers all "Bay" stores? Or just one specific installation in Toronto? I can reach Fairview in (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: FutureShop.ca - Mindstorms RIS 1.5 - sale!
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Hi, Knowing Futureshop (we reserve the right to cancel your order), I did not want to post to early. However, I ordered RIS 1.5 from their website and I have received a Purolator tracking number (cleared the Ontario hub) for the completed shipment (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Mad sales at Bay
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Hey folks, Thanks for the heads up on the big clearances at the Bay. I ended up getting a 8417 Mag Wheel Master (the blue Technic bike w metallic rims) for $12 down from $45 and a Blaze Commander Town Jr boat for $10 from $20. Only certain items are (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Same here, (I asked my brother to buy some stuff in Gatineau, Qc). The sets got only 20% off for 3 6444s. I also got a 6493. What we need is a 40% off at Sears - that should come fairly soon. Eric Lanteigne (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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At my local Bay* out of all the sets that I checked out, only 2 Ninja ones checked in at 50% off. Even stuff like Divers and fairly dated Town checked in at just 20% off.... and I was looking forward to that Outback Airstrip! Their stock obviously (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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How long is this sale on for? Is it just this weekend or does it continue through next week? AK (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Future Shop RULES!
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(...) You are lucky. All my local FS have no Mindstorm sets left. Toys'R'us MAY price match with the flyer, but they only have the French version left and I don't know french. (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.general)
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| | Future Shop RULES!
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Ahhh.....I finally picked up my first Mindstorms RIS 1.5 because of Future Shop's current super good deal on them. $117 CDN (Approx. $78 USD) i definately sweet (am I ever glad that I didn't buy one BEFORE Christmas with the $297 price tag. (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Future Shop - Canadian Tire
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(...) Thanks to both Oliver and Kevin-I've got a 1.5 on order off the website. There's free shipping with orders over $75. I don't think the $147 is an error at all, they're clearing them out. Every year they bring in Mindstorms at $239-249 for (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | The Bay is my new favorite store!
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Hello all! Get to The Bay this weekend if you can! They are having a 50% off all liquidation toys including Lego! Here is what I found: Snowspeeders at 13.99ea$ Naboo Fighter at 13.99ea Landspeeder at 4.49 Oasis Ambush at 3.65! Speeder Bikes at 7.49 (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: new 2001 catalog
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(...) Starting a new slang are we? Please, don't ask them to sned you one, for that matter, do not ask them to smurf you one either. :op Aaron (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.year.2001, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Call the number here and they'll sned you one: (URL) good to be on their mailing list anyway. :-) --Todd (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.year.2001, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: FutureShop.ca - Mindstorms RIS 1.5 - sale!
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Darn I hope they have one left here in SJ.....wow. (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca)
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| | FutureShop.ca - Mindstorms RIS 1.5 - sale!
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For those looking for a good price on the Mindstorms RIS 1.5 and can't find them in the store, it appears the price is correct because the web site has them on sale for $147.99.(CAD) Check it out! www.futureshop.ca click on Games then Smart Toys (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | FOTY: Future Shop - Don't walk - run to your nearest store!
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Oliver, Thanks for the heads up on the Futureshop error. I received my flyer today and headed out to my nearest Futureshop(Waterloo) to see what they had. They had one RIS 1.5 left with a price sticker of $299.00 and a shelf price sticker showing (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.general)
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| | RIS 1.5 language: French to English possible?
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I may be able to obtain a French version of the RIS 1.5 for a good price. However I do not know French at all. I would like to know answers to these questions before I descide to go for it: Does the CD-ROM come with English version of the software? (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Any Specials at The Bay this weekend?
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They have advertised 20% off all toys. I'm assuming that included Lego since it said only excluding video games. -Adam (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Any Specials at The Bay this weekend?
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H, I heard that The Bay is having a big sale this weekend. I was wondering if anyone knew if they had anything on Lego? Thanks, KZ #142 (24 years ago, 5-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | !!!This is Good!!!
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I like this… ‘This is good!!!’ I always appreciate the surprise in finding Lego in unorthodox places… (...) In lugnet.loc.ca, Oliver Giesen writes: (...) For the record: I have = 3 Zellers, 1 Sears, 2 Bay Stores, 3 Wal-Mart’s, 2 Toys ‘R’ Us, and 3 (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Future Shop - Canadian Tire
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G'Day Just a quick heads up: Future Shop is advertising $30 off any in-store Mindstorm product (ha like there is any left anyway!). If anyone finds the Ultimate Accessory kit in the Toronto area please let me know. Also they advertise the Robotics (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Catapult Crusher at Grand&Toy
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I was in Grand&Toy at Hillcrest mall yesterday looking for a 2001 calendar and discovered that they sell Lego. According to the clerk they sell only during the Christmas season. In any case they had 7 of the Catapult Crusher (6032) kits reduced to (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Next Sears Sale
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(...) 14th. (...) I went yesterday and got an AT-ST for $3.80 including tax. :-) They did not have too many 2001 sets but with my gift certificate I think I did pretty good, eh? Jude (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Zeller 25% Off Soccer Sets Tomorrow
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Hi, Just thought I'd mention that soccer theme sets will be 25% off at Zellers tomorrow (Wednesday, January 3) if you pay with a Bay or Zellers card. They are 15% off starting last Saturday and you get another 10% off Wednesday only if you pay by (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | SW Buckets at TRU
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I took a trip to the TRU at Lawrence and VicPark this morning and noticed that they have a fair number (15-20) of the SW buckets (7159). Well... 7 less now that I've been there. I know that many people hate these buckets but at $14.98 I think (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: DUTY? (was Re: Canadian Online Toy Purchases....)
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(...) G'day Tim, I can help here with things in-bound from the USA. Because of NAFTA, most items (including LEGO) can be imported into Canada from the USA with no duty charges (tariffs). The condition is that the item must be "made in the USA". For (...) (24 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Hee-hee, and some of us got the store to give us these sale prices on the 30th! :] KDJ ___...___ LUGNETer #203, Windsor, Ontario, Canada (24 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Duty should not be a problem on LEGO. I've bought from USA and Europe (France). When they come through Borderfree, they act as the broker and classify them properly -- duty free. The only charge is GST/PST as in Canada. If you purchase from someone (...) (24 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | DUTY? (was Re: Canadian Online Toy Purchases....)
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Hey I haven't actually looked into this as of the time I'm replying but this sounds really cool! I now have another question, however..... What is the deal with paying "duty" on items and how is it determined? I can't seem to find out much info on (...) (24 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Next Sears Sale
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(...) Well, you didn't have to wait long... Sears is having a 20% off all Lego from Wednesday, Jan 3rd to Sunday, Jan 14th. Have fun and don't forget to give me half your purchases for the info ;-D Kev Z MonLUG #3 (24 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Canadian Online Toy Purchases....
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Hello, I got tired of trying to find Canadian online Lego sellers that were competitive...I've been purchasing "sale" merchandise from eToys, Walmart, etc. through a service in Canada called Borderfree (www.borderfree.com). They act as a broker for (...) (24 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Canadian Online Toy Purchases....
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(...) Try... Toad Hall Toys, a toyshop located in Winnipeg. (URL) the East Coast Model Center, on PEI. (URL) the two I know of straightaway. Neither actually deal in Lego, I mostly know of them through my digging for Rokenbok. You did, afterall, ask (...) (24 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Canadian Online Toy Purchases....
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(...) Try these Tim: (URL) are web extensions of regular brick & mortar shops. Most aren't megachains like TRU either. There was a new etailer that opened out of BC, but as I recall they still did everything in US dollars, so the prices were nutso (...) (24 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Canadian Online Toy Purchases....
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What sorts of online Toy Stores are there that are Canadian if any? I mean ones that del in Canadian Dollars and are based in Canada and ship from Canada. Actually I'm not really interested just in their LEGO department but also any other toys. (24 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Next Sears Sale
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If anyone happens to notice when Sears has a sale on LEGO please post to .loc.ca so I can use a gift certificate I got for Christmas. (I realize their retail prices are higher than average but when on sale I can do pretty good with the gift (...) (24 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Boxing day (non) sales.
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(...) Umm...Dunno. :) I'm thinking of doing a sweep tonight through all the Edmonton Walmarts to see if any of them have any 1200 piece tubs left... I can swing by a TRU and see about the X-Wing for you. James (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Boxing day (non) sales.
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(...) You mean the $32 X-Wing is back? I still need one of those! When does that sale end? (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: TRU & Cookstown
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(...) You may have missed it. The one time during the year the entry level train goes for sale is during the month before Christmas with Zellers. It drops down to $91 or so. It might also be low this month, if there are extras. Sometimes there's a (...) (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Boxing day (non) sales.
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(...) Well, no, but in general, Boxing Day has been assumed part of the marketing/sales plan for most retail stores. There are rarely deals for electronics or anything else big ticket. Clothes are probably a better option, as are Christmas ornaments (...) (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Boxing day (non) sales.
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So was anyone else seriously cheesed about having gotten up early on Boxing day to find diddly squat for Lego sales? Nothing. Not Walmart, not Zellers, not Sears or the Bay, nothing at TRU. Nothing. Nada. Zip. TRU had the same things on sale (most (...) (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | TRU & Cookstown
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(...) Of some interest is that most of the older SW sets are discounted. This includes the SW bucket... usually a fairly useless pack but for $14.98Cdn it becomes more attractive. Heck... they sure are good for sorting Lego bricks! I also went to (...) (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | ZNAP 40% off @ TRU
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FYI, ZNAP is 40% off at TRU this week. They also had an ad for Studios, LOM and the new SW sets but alas, it was for regular prices. :-( Jude (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Seasons Greetings
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And have a happy, joyous and safe holiday season as well Calum. I was good this season--didn't buy one set (though that might change between now and the new year ;)) Stay safe and take care everyone p.s. designing 'bot as I write, though redeemer is (...) (24 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Seasons Greetings
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Hi Folks, Just wanted to post in and wish everyone in the rtlToronto community as well as all the other Canadian Lego groups a happy holiday season and a productive new year. Calum PS-I gave all of my coworkers in my group a small Lego set (6470), (...) (24 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Canadian Interest in 8458 Silver Champions for Cdn$175?
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[All prices Cdn$] G'day folks, I'd like to know if any of my fellow Canucks would be interested in the 8458 Silver Champion for $175? I do not have any right now, but am reasonably certain that I can get some and make them available for this price. (...) (24 years ago, 22-Dec-00, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | DDK for $49.95 @ PlayValue
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My grandmother just called me to let me know the DDK is $49.95 at PlayValue. You gotta love her, she is the only member of my family who encourages my addiction like that. :-) Jude (24 years ago, 22-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Recent Finds (Canada)
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G'day folks, For those who care, the SW Shuttle, AT-ST, and Watto's mess are in Saint John, N.B. stores (Zellers, Wal-mart, and TRU). Only notable thing is that the 7166 Shuttle is $45 at Wal-mart, but only $36 at TRU. I'm not sure which store (...) (24 years ago, 22-Dec-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) cheap (...) I bought a Cameraman at Wal-Mart in London, ON for Can$2.77. I got one at Zellers for Can$2.54. They had a ton--this was Monday, 18 Dec. Zellers in Windsor, ON also has a 15% off LEGO sale posted. best Lindsay (24 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.year.2001)
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(...) If I luck out with Cookstown, I'll give them a try. You're right about the tax, they only have to charge GST when they ship out of Ontario. Unfortunately, I'm a PST auditor on PEI and I will have to pay the tax myself when it arrives in order (...) (24 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Anyone found the Imperial Shuttle or AT-St yet?
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-SNIP- (...) ...or Space. Aaron :o) (24 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) "If you're into castle..." Ha… funny… ;) I'm --==ALL 'CASTLE!!!'==-- And I've already tried incorporating them into my foot soldiers regiments. By Christmas, my force will be past 550 men. All I need now is a war, so that I can test my steel (...) (24 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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In Vancouver, Downtown the newly opened Eaton's store has 15% off of lego, they care the high end sets. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Andrew, There is a Lego outlet store by me, in St. Jacobs, ON. They have straight and curved track for about $19.00 +tax. As far as I know they will ship, and perhaps they won't charge the provincial tax because you live in another province. (...) (24 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Found the rest of the System line at TRU in Oakville yesterday (Watto's Junkyard, Shuttle). I think they were 10% off but no sign was seen (Watto $62.98, Shuttle $35.98). I came to this conclusion when I saw Watto as Zellers Burlington Mall today. (...) (24 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) (looks at parts) 1x black cap 1x Steven Speilberg minifig upper body 1x grey megaphone 1x 2*2 black tile with director's clipboard printing 1x 2*1 black tile with director's clipboard printing 1x 2*1*2*1 black hinge plate 2x black minifig (...) (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.year.2001)
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(...) Out here in Etobicoke. Didn't realize that had a cat! I have to go get one...IIRC at Can Tire... Calum (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) It is 2.99cnd at Zellers. I expect it will stay that way. (...) Actually, it started out at 3.49$. Last week when I came to buy another at that price, Zellers had boosted the price to 4.99$. It will probably remain 4.99. (Unfortunately :-( ) (...) (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.year.2001)
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(...) Or, if you're into castle, team them up with the Wolfpack, see: (URL) (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Pretend that they are bigfoot and chase them with cameramen? (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Does anyone now more about this? <set:1357 Cameraman> is listed as $4 USD. I am certain that I have seen it for $2.99 CDN at Zellers. <set:1356 Stuntman Catapult> is also listed as $4 USD. It's $3.49 CDN at Zellers. These prices are about half of (...) (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.year.2001)
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(...) You can always build a "Kashyyk" (wookie homeworld) diorama ;-) Kev Z 142 (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Which Zellers? I'm looking for C3P0 and Stormtroopers. I have 2872 for sale if you want a cat. Eric (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I purchased the Imperial AT-ST Stars Wars set for $12.92 @ Zellers on Saturday! Its an o.k. set, but now I’ve got about 4 Wookies! What am I going to do with my Wookies? Too many Wookies, too little time… Sincerely, Richard You can reach me @ (...) (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Thanks for the info James. I've visited Cookstown once in 1998, so I know which store you were referring to. I only recently heard about the outlet and I was wishing that I still lived in Ottawa. I'll call my uncle in Barrie and maybe he will be (...) (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) (Moncton/Halifax)? (...) You cannot. Perhaps one of the Halifax people could loan you track, but as far as buying it, S@H is the only game. If you lived in Ontario, there are 2 places that have track (perhaps 3), namely the 2 "outlet" stores (...) (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I saw that one too-there's lots of tall slopes in it on the pods...I suspect the plates are the 8 dot diameter tables from Belville/Pardisa/Scala and the Exploriens Hoverscout... I bet you anything that'll be a mid year clearance item. Calum (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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The subject says it all. Can you buy track in the Maritimes (Moncton/Halifax)? I just got a Railway Express and I was hoping to get some extra track without having to order from the catalogue. I've only seen 2 Lego trains at the local Zellers in (...) (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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G'Day Another neat set looks to be Wato's(sp) Junkyard, it looks like it might have 8 stud diameter flat plates. I could not buy it since the budget has run out long time ago :) Has any gotten a copy yet ? and confirm the part description. Cheers (...) (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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Chris and I were at Zellers today (with non Lego conspirator friend) and noticed a pile of neat 2001 sets available: 1357 Lego Studios Cameraman ($2.99) is a little set with a camera guy and his movie camera. This is not a big deal (well, I think (...) (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Oasis Ambush Reappears
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My local Wally World had Oasis Ambushes for $6.97 (I say had, I now have 17 more to add to the collection...) James P (24 years ago, 16-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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I was in my local Walmart today, looking to see if I could find the Imperial Shuttle, which I couldn't, they didn't even have any of the 2001 sets, but they did have a couple of UCS X-wing's. But I did discover that they have quite a few of the 6977 (...) (24 years ago, 15-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Adam Murtha <adammurtha@home.com> wrote in message news:G568rH.nv@lugnet.com... (...) found (...) about (...) they've (...) The TRU in Nova Scotia had the Shuttle $36ish and Watto's junkyard $63ish. I forgot to look for the Walker. john Battcock (24 years ago, 15-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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