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Re: Hello - I'm new
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Tue, 2 May 2000 20:11:14 GMT
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Jeff Jardine wrote:
> I have been watching this discussion group for over a week, and there has been
> very little traffic. I have some questions, so I hope someone will let me
> know if I am off-topic or am violating any netiquette.
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> 1. Are there any decent Canadian sites where I can order Lego online? I
> haven't found any. I prefer Canadian sites because I was once burned for an
> exorbitant duty charge on some CDs from the US. Is it possible to save any $
> by ordering online (US or CDN sites), or is it just as easy to look for retail
> deals?
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> 2. Speaking of retail, where are the best places to go? I line in New
> Brunswick, and I've found the best regular prices at Zellers. The local Toys
> R Us has a slightly better selection. When one store has a 20% off sale, the
> other usually follows suit.
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> 3. What are everyone's experiences with Shop @ Home? I understand it's done
> through the US now - how do prices (including exchange rate, shipping, duty)
> compare to buying from retail? Do they honour the Shop @ Home specials when
> ordering from Canada?
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> 4. Any estimates of the price in CDN$ of the upcoming Star Wars UCS sets?
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> I'm trying to find ways to collect lots of pieces I need to make some specific
> models, and I'm very new at this. I'd like to build a big Tantive IV (the
> rebel blockade runner - the first ship you see in Star Wars), but I'm hesitant
> to buy whole sets and pay for minifigs I don't want. Maybe when I get around
> to selling a kidney to pay for the UCS sets my problem will be solved.
> I'm also new to EBay - I've been watching some auctions offered in Canada, and
> bidding on a few. Any comments/experiences relating to online auctions? The
> thought of paying an extra $5 to ship $5 worth of bricks seems wasteful to me.
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> Oh yes - about me: I've been collecting SW Lego since Christmas, when my very
> thoughtful girlfriend got me the TIE fighter vs. Y-Wing set. I now have all
> the Classic Star Wars sets except the Skiff. This is my first Lego since good
> 'ol LL928, back in the early 80's, when I was much smaller.
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> Jeff J
Welcome!
Buy local whenever you can. It's cheaper. The next best place is Shop @ Home(S@H).
They take care of Duty and GST and all that so you don't get nailed the handling
fee. I buy allot of Lego from S@H because they don't sell it in stores, but
wherever possible I buy locally and at sale prices. But then I buy ALOT of Lego.
heh heh
The other place is EBAY. But you must be very careful with shipping charges.
Personally I find I can't get much because after exchange and shipping it's just
too costly. Fortunately I live real close to Kevin. So I can afford to go that
little higher since I don't have to pay shipping. GRIN. But that doesn't help you.
Dean
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Coin-Op's For Sale!: http://www.akasa.bc.ca/tfm/coin-op.html
Dean's Lego Workshop: http://www.akasa.bc.ca/tfm/lego_wr.html
Vancouver Lego Club: http://www.akasa.bc.ca/vlc
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