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Re: Hello - I'm new
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Wed, 3 May 2000 08:50:21 GMT
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Dean, what do you mean you and Kevin don't have to pay shipping? I don't
understand!?!
Adam
In lugnet.loc.ca, Dean Husby writes:
> Jeff Jardine wrote:
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> > 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.
> >
> > 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?
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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?
> >
> > 4. Any estimates of the price in CDN$ of the upcoming Star Wars UCS sets?
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > Jeff J
>
> Welcome!
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> 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
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> 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.
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> Dean
> --
> 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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| (...) He means he doesn't have to pay shipping on stuff he buys from me, because we hand it over in person - same as you don't when you come and pick things up. Kevin (25 years ago, 3-May-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| (...) 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 (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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