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(...) Lynn Valley (North Van) Zellers has most of the new castle stuff (except the big castle itself), Arctic, City Centre, but no new Technic at all yet. Kevin (25 years ago, 24-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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I found 2000 sets in the White Rock Zellers, but I wasn't able to find any in the Oakridge mall Zellers, although a room mate of mine picked up one of the new Castle sets there a few days after I was there. They have arrived...finally. (25 years ago, 24-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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Yep, we have it here in Newfoundland, Zellers on Staniger (whatever the real spelling is) has some of the smaller sets out. Didn't note prices, picked up a B wing and it was $42. Not a bad set though :) James P (25 years ago, 24-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.nf)
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(...) I was in the Toys 'R Us in Langley, BC and picked up the following sets yesterday: Price Pieces Description ----- ------ ---...--- 9.99 53 7104 - Desert Skiff 16.99 77 7115 - Gungan Patrol 18.99 123 7134 - A-Wing Fighter 29.99 165 7144 - Slave (...) (25 years ago, 23-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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...that Y2K should've been in the Vancouver group sorry. Ob Lego: Received my S@H order I place on Friday. Incredibly fast and they had everything in stock including the Black Roof Bricks. Oddly, they also included the "Classic Favourites!" catalog. (...) (25 years ago, 23-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Just came back, saw a bunch of the new castle sets including the big castle ($120) and the Technic Battle Droid ($45) looks tres nice, but I'll wait for a sale. They also had quite a bit of the Artic sets and a few town/construction(?) sets (...) (25 years ago, 23-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Well, It looks like I'm the last to find out. As a resident of Owen Sound, Ontario, I don't get out much :-) I called to upgrade my RIS and found out the sad news too. Apparently the French speaking operators are still there, but the warehouse no (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(and some Castle stuff too) "Robert Gaunt" <rgaunt@engr.uvic.ca> wrote in message news:3860194B.9F1FB3...uvic.ca... (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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They had the B-Wing, A-Wing, a bunch of different Arctic sets (under $10-$90), Gungans, the green landspeeder... "Robert Gaunt" <rgaunt@engr.uvic.ca> wrote in message news:3860194B.9F1FB3...uvic.ca... (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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Erin, Let me know what you're looking for and I'll pick it up for you. You'll have to pay the cost + postage (and it's not on sale). Wait--Steve (a friend) is going to Nanaimo on Christmas so he could bring it up (he's a former Nanaimonite). Just a (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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(...) 'Sigh' Damn our cruddy little Nanaimo Zellers. I also tried to get to TRU, but the Lego isle was literally bare!!!!! 'Sigh' Damn the Holiday season. On the first day of christmas my true love gave to me A Metroliner MISB On the second day of (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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What sets???? I can't believe they are here...I've been looking everywhere. Do you happen to know if they have 8000 and 8001, the Technic droids? How much were they. By the way, did anybody know that Toys R Us has discontinued 8448 (Supercar)? I was (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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Have you guys seen any new sets yet? Check your Zellers! Randy -- Randy Anchikoski ranch@writeme.com (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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The 2000 sets are here at Zellers Hillside. I'm waiting for a sale. Randy -- Randy Anchikoski ranch@writeme.com (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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(...) There's no duty on toys coming into Canada. The shipping should also still be free, if the new 2000 lego Direct brochure (see Brickshelf scans) is correct - it says nothing about extra shipping to Canada. Canadian S@H prices were always a (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) just (...) We received the bad news today as well. Shocking... My wife was told when she called (The number is auto routing to the US) that we would now be charged in USD and that DUTY and LARGE shipping would now be in effect... She really (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Yes Friday was a sad day. I just do not think that we are going to able to order a set on a Friday at 11:30 and get it Sat before noon, anymore :( In mourning Oliver And of course the timing (just before Christmas) is really bad. Tony Jang (...) (25 years ago, 19-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Yes, she has had computer trouble. James Powell (25 years ago, 18-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Just did. --Todd (25 years ago, 18-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) just (...) Sorry to be late, to much work to do, I do speek frech but the only diference with you is that it will be a sale rep in Canada that will speek to me(not many poeple speek that beautifull langage down in the US). I will still have to (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) suckers (...) I got a bunch of those free from those LEGO shows that have been going around in shopping malls in Ontario. They expires on March 31th Y2K. :) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) ! (...) You can still have your spending spree. Next week you can call LEGO at 1-800-446-8107, and make your order. Canada didn't lose a S@H service, it just amalgamated with the one in the States. James (URL) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) They came from bags of suckers that were out around Hallowe'en. Bag of suckers for ~1.00 with a 5.00 certificate for Lego inside...It was like a license to print money :) I can't recall who posted the original tip, though. The coupons are 1 (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) WHAAAAAAAATTTTT?????!!!...!!! AAAHHH...HHH!!!...!!! *Starts to curse very bad words wich he can't express on Lugnet due to the recent bad language messages* Urrrrrghhhhhh........I just HAPPEN to be planning a major spending spree at S@H next (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Don't mean to stray off topic, but I'm new here and I'm wondering where all the $5 off coupons are coming from. Thanks! -Dan "James Brown" <galliard@shades-of-night.com> wrote in message news:FMw7pp.BCx@lugnet.com... (...) like (...) haven't (...) (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Which James? James Brown lives in AB (near Edmonton) I live for now in St John's, NF James Powell (25 years ago, 18-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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James, where are you located in Canada? Adam (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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I called this morning and placed my final order. A bunch of accessory packs. I foolishly asked the women about it being their last day. She said that she was a temp and by the time she got there, the place was mostly gutted, but as for the people (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) <snipped "2000 Lego at various Sears across country"> Ditto for Edmonton...these started showing up last night. It seems to me like Sears is only getting these out to fill holes in the shelf, since I haven't seen the technic stuff, but did see (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I also found many Y2K sets in the Sears in Ottawa Carlingwood. I got the 6520 but kind of disappointed. It only have the LEGO direct catalogue! I bought it for the tank track and the base wall pieces. The slope of the wall pieces have some (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Ya, you should not get hit with the PST if it is being shipped out of province. (except if in Atlantic Canada...) If it is being shipped from Ontario to BC, then the only tax payable is the GST . You are responsible for paying the BC sales tax (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.bc)
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Tony Jang wrote in message ... (...) from (...) My theory if anyone wants to hear it is that Chpaters would be required to collect PST on any items because the store maintains a physical presence ( I assume there must be a store somewhere) In BC. (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.bc)
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Kevin Salm <kdsalm@dreamscape.com> wrote in message news:FMtI8z.Gpp@lugnet.com... (...) on (...) Oops sorry! For me the possible name change is trivial. I just assumed you meant the S@H Canada closing. "Don't assume, cause you'll make an..." ;-) TJ (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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I did not mean to imply that S@H Canada will not be closing. I have read the discussion and understand that. It just seemed to me that there might be some confusion about the wording on the in-box mini catalogs. I was just trying to eliminate (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Kevin Salm <kdsalm@dreamscape.com> wrote in message news:FMtHCn.ELp@lugnet.com... (...) [big cut] (...) If the debate is about whether or not S@H Canada is closing, it's not a debate. It was first mentioned on RTL many months ago and when I placed (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Also, I dialed all of the different phone numbers listed and they all go right to Shop @ Home.... So, evidence tells me that LDM is just S@H renamed for the in-box mini catalogs. The phone numbers, physical addresses, and prices are identical. Kevin (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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John Battcock wrote in message ... (...) number (...) us. I do not have information about S@H Canada closing, but it sounds like it could have some good and bad results. Anyway, I just wanted to say that on the mini-catalog for this year seen (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Every order I've had from S@H (some of which have indeed been large) has had GST but not PST. This is a good thing, since Alberta doesn't have a PST. :) James (URL) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.bc)
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Bryan Wong <green_paper@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:FMtFLn.71w@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) that (...) Probably not. I'm thinking the BC "government" probably has put a minimum PST amount they are willing to collect. Like say $20. So, I'd be (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.bc)
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(...) It's being amalgamated with S@H US, and a whole bunch of other stuff and getting called LEGO Direct(1). The bottom line for us is that we now call the same number as US folks. James (URL) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I just ordered 10 roof brick packs, and two small sets yesterday; does that make it a big order? Not sure if it went through though, hafta check. Bryan (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.bc)
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(...) some (...) I phoned S@H in the U.S. and they would not give me any details untill the 20th of Dec/99.Orders for Canadians would not go out till January from the U.S. .I placed my order the other day for the last time.Do we really deserve (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) some (...) I phoned S@H in the U.S. and they would not give me any details untill the 20th of Dec/99.Orders for Canadians would not go out till January from the U.S. .I placed my order the other day for the last time.Do we really deserve (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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James Brown <galliard@shades-of-night.com> wrote in message news:FMtAEv.9wx@lugnet.com... (...) just (...) some (...) As a slight aside, has anyone placed a big order from BC or Alberta from S@H? I was set to order a Palm V from chapters.ca, but (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.bc)
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(...) Yes and no. We'll pay "applicable duties and taxes" which I believe are just GST/PST. The 2000 LEGO Direct catalogue that someone found a bit back has some details: (URL)I hope not in any case. S@H in Canada closes for good at 12:00 noon (...) (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Do you know when the actual transfer date is set? TJ (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Oh yeah. prices are going to be higher for those S@H orders. John Battcock (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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For those of you who haven't come across a 2000 catalogue. I guess I can confirm some stuff. The S@H insert has one price in US$ and one phone number in the US I assume. Lego Direct will apparently look after the GST/HST for us. John Battcock (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Picked up said set at Sears in Halifax today... 29.99 (20% off and a 5.00 coupon). They also had one of the arctic sets #6520 which looked Okay but price was a high at 39.99. As Sears is 10% to 15% higher in this neck of the woods I didn't want to (...) (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Kids of all ages? He must be only about 14 himself :) If anyone goes, ask him if he knows about LUGNET.. Cool news though - he definately has a lot of talent! Richard (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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G'Day Saw an ad in Sat.'s paper: LEGO BOY WORKSHOP - 5th Floor Toy Dept., Dec. 17, 1999, 5:30 PM. Alex de Lint, Lego sculpture expert, shares his Lego skills for kids of all ages. This is at the Bay store at Queen and Yonge. Cheers! Oliver (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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(...) Didn't look today - too busy freezing my fingers putting up the X-mas lights, but when I did "the loop" (Walmart, Sears, Zellers, the Bay, TRU) yesterday there was none to be found. Lots of crowds though. Ugh. James (URL) (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Last year I remember seeing a couple of the amazon sets on the 30th of Dec here in NS. Always looking though, especially since I have 10 coupons to use before Dec 31. John battcock (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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I was wondering if anyone in Canada has come across the new Star Wars Lego sets? They have been just "discovered" in the US but no one from Canada has said anything. Anyone found anything? Anyone even looking? (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Just went to Toys R US in Windsor where I found oodles of Mindstorms boxes...finally! Been rather hard to find it around here. Well, to validate the cost and all that I was forced to declare it a 'Christmas Gift' to my fiance. Which in turn has (...) (25 years ago, 12-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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Gail, why don't you drop me a E-mail, I should get something in the mail to you in the next few days (school here has been crazy!) James (25 years ago, 12-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.ns)
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(...) Really? Wow! That's good to know for future reference. James (URL) (25 years ago, 12-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Hello, I'm from Metro Detroit. I was wondering if there are any fellow Lugnet fans out in Windsor? Mainly looking for a partner that can swap sales tips and such. Maybe order from S@H for each other as well. If interested, please e- mail me. Thanks! (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Hi, I'm looking to buy the lego Wolfpack tower, preferably from another Canadian LUGNETer. Anyone looking to sell? Adam Murtha (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Are there anymore 4267 buckets around town? (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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(...) Lucky You. As of yesterday there were none left anywhere in Greater Vancouver. Our local (small) CT didn't have them but they checked other stores for me and even the one which had most to start wih (93) had sold out. The most irritating thing (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Cool. I picked up about 1/2 dozen of these when they showed up on the shelves at $24.00, and I'll likely pick up another dozen or so if they're back. Thanks! James (URL) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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G'Day Just a quick note : at one of my local WAL-MARTS they had a large stock of the Twisted Time Trains on sale for $19.99 (reg about $45). Yes I know its an ugly , ugly set , but it is good for parts. (Like 2 black low slope outside corner roof (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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My thoughts re Cdn tire and Lego... As I learned last year trying to buy 19 cent Hot Wheels , Canadian Tire stores apparently are independent in decisions regarding what stock to carry. Even for items listed in Flyers or catalogues. I checked two of (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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I don't think the CDN Tour should be scrapped, but I think it should be expanded on the page, so we know who actually has each box. And I really think people should GET OFF THEIR BUTTS and post in here when they get a box! How hard is it to post a (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.loc.ca)
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[cross-posting to lugnet.loc.ca] (...) Phil has a good question - what's up folks? (...) Hmm. I think you're over-reacting a bit. One of the Canadian tour boxes was delayed significantly because of poor timing (it arrived at a person's house in the (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Looks that way. :/ No other deals at the Can Tires either. Only about 3 or 4 sets at each, and they are all obvious returns (in varying condition) at MSRP. Nothing rare or unusual, at mine, either. Oh well. Another location to put on my list (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Someone found them... there are a ton of the various little things on eBay right now. :) Guess the eBay pros got there first. (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I've also had no luck finding these. The one CT I've seen any indication at all had the sign, but not the sets. I've got one more CT that I'm going to hit tonight, but that's my last shot. James (URL) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Larry Pieniazek <lar@voyager.net> wrote in message news:FM3Bz2.8HI@lugnet.com... [cut snip delete] (...) lot of (...) Yes, percentage wise it is a good return, but my point is that if I were to do it, the amount would be trivial, and I would instead (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Ditto - I'd want up to 50 of the 2885s. If someone can pick them up for me, I'd really appreciate it. Especially if it is someone I trade with at cost before ;-) I'd only want about 10 in the box, the rest could be crammed into one box (though it (...) (25 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Dont forget that USAians can get GST (but not PST) back. Costs a stamp. (...) OK, I'll pay for shipping. But I don't care if these are squished down, I just want them for parts. And .55 on 1.70 is not a bad profit margin. In absolute terms (...) (25 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Just a FYI in case someone from the US is thinking of striking it rich buying these sets and reselling them for $1.50US. The $1.49 + tax (in BC) is $1.70Cdn. $1.50US = $2.25Cdn Profit = 0.55 Cdn The four Canadian Tires I visited, only one had them (...) (25 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Me too! Take care of Larry first, but I'd love to buy or trade for a bunch of 2885s. Sincerely, /Eric McCarthy/ (25 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Like Larry, I could use a bunch of these: 10 of 2872 and 10 of 2885, and I'd pay the $1.50 + shipping too. If anyone is willing....thanks! Paul Sinasohn bearitone@my-deja.com (25 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Some little birdy told me to respond :) (25 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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Thanks for the tip! I found the same deal at my local Canadian Tire! -- Paul Davidson, aka Tinman www.theforce.net | Your Daily Dose of Star Wars www.filmforce.net | Your Daily Dose of Film News Opens everywhere, January 2000 Tony Jang (...) (25 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Hello everyone. New computer. New news setup. New post. Randy (25 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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Does CT have a lot of these?? I'd pay 1.50 US each for: - as many copies of 2885 as I can get (up to 30) (love those drawers) - and up to 5 copies of 2872. (for the kitties, mostly) if you pay shipping... slow shipping is fine. That's not too bad a (...) (25 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) 2885 is a really great buy at that price. Every single pieces has multiple uses. Is the mini-drawer considered a rare piece? (25 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I think Tony left out "each." He got each set for $1.49 plus tax. :) Bryan (25 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Picked up 2845, 2848, 2872, 2885 at Canadian Tire for $1.49 + tax. (25 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Here's another fantastic Titanic model for those interested... (URL) (jot and jab) xxx...xxx (25 years ago, 28-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.build)
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Wow, thanks for all the info! Sounds like I'll have a busy evening. Ooh, big pirate sets... maybe a second suitcase is in order... Cheers, Heather (...) shoping (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) Wow! That's some ship! But here's the bit that struck me out of the article: "The Pickering Town Centre has shown an interest in displaying it, as has the Durham Board of Education. But the de Lints say Lego Canada Inc of Markham doesn't want (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.build)
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Apparently Alex de Lint, and his 5 meter minifig scale titanic was shown on Torontonian TV today. My girlfriend saw it, and I'll try and get channel information if anyone is interested! The link showing a small picture of it is still active: (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.build)
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(...) a (...) May be a truck load of LEGO... You should go to PlayValue, a big toy store located near Kirkwood Ave and Carling Ave (west bound), right behind the Acura auto dealer. At Wednesday they may close at 6pm or 7pm, so be quick! Their (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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Hi Ottawans (is that right?), I'll be in town for a two-day conference next week, and will have Wednesday evening free. I wanna go SHOPPING! Where's my best bet for coming home with a suitcase full of LEGO? I'm staying downtown, although I expect to (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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We had so much fun the last time: We're doing it again!! Every year, Southern Ontario/GTA folks from the Usenet newsgroup rec.toys.lego have a get together. When's the next one? January 8th! A chance to get together and try the same design (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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James... try (URL) Powell wrote in message ... (...) I (...) sensing (...) my (...) a (...) do (...) thrust (...) have (...) just (...) with (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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(...) No, the engines have a fair amount of energy. I will have to go and dig up my sheets on the engines...(goes away, comes back soon) First off, some physics. Ep=MGH Ek=1/2 mv^2 (thats V squared) Where, Ep= Potential Energy (gravity) Ek= Energy (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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Cool Idea Randy and Steve, Before I go on, I was thinking that we should be using The LUGNET *.loc group for this kind of stuff. I know that you posted this to RTL, but our little discussions within the group would be nice to be in the newsgroup (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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(...) Buffie, would you be able to ship to Canada? Lots of us northern neighbours would like to give you money too, I'm sure. Heather Patey St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada Pirate Wench / Brick Detective (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Sounds like the one in Ottawa Place d'Orleans that ended last week. They should be giving out $5 coupons too. (25 years ago, 20-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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G'Day Subject says it all. The have a small play area and several models. A really nice 4' X-Wing, a 3' high R2, and a near live size Vader. If you are near by worth a look, but not worth a long drive. Cheers Oliver PS Looks like maybe LEGO's (...) (25 years ago, 20-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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