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(...) How do you know it has been blocked? -Jon (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) The Entertainer Website has been up for a while - it's an established name. I was not implying that the site was a fake, but that database entries could have been changed for items. In which case they would show up on the site, and on the (...) (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) happily logging credit card numbers of AFOLs... -Jon (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) over (...) made (...) I just placed an order and within minutes, my card had been blocked by Mastercard for fraudulent activity suspicion. I did notice that there is no secure server icon in my IE bar at the bottom of the window, so I am a (...) (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Whoops, I did NOT mean to imply that because Yahoo found it, that the DNS entry was legitimate. But I think it is... going to networksolutions.com and doing a search of DNS (URL) what I feel is a legitimate address etc for a store based in the (...) (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) What if it was an error - a work-placement student slipped up? (...) Yep - definately! :) But the amount of mistakes on the front page - "Was: £12, 50% off, now: £0.60" etc, etc, indicate an error rather than intent. I have no problem taking (...) (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Larry Pieniazek wrote in message <3842F451.7B36DF2E@v...er.net>... (...) What did the shipping come to on this? I wanted to order three (3) Silver City (6765) sets. The shipping was £42.54 on a £4.80 order. Now $75 for three sets is a good deal but (...) (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I did that too. A quick estimate from tonight is about £5000, that they could have lost if they did honour the error. I think we should try to build relationships with our local toy-shops and encourage them to stock Lego when more and more (...) (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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If their system is broken, it's broken badly. I just got my confirming email and the prices matched what the site had. No hackers would bother with this sophisticated of a trap, even if one could subvert DNS... (doing a search: (URL) you a link to (...) (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I just sent them a note (which I bcc'ed you on) asking them if it's for real. I don't know about everyone else but if these prices are real, great. That was their decision. But if they are not, because someone hacked the site, I certainly (...) (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I have a hard time believing it as well. This is too good to be true, talk about SOTM (Sale of the Millennium). Maybe they just aren't up to date with that new Y2K thing. :-) -Nick Richard Franks wrote in message ... (...) site. (...) (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Except for the part, on the front-page, that says Technic Shuttle: Was £99, save $59, pay £4. (...) We will find out tomorrow morning I guess - sleep well everybody! Richard (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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I placed a small order but emailed them to cancel it if they do not plan on honoring the prices and not to charge me anything if they cancel, or more if they ship. Jason F. (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Wow. And they seem to ship to the US too, for decent rates. I did an amazing order... 20 shuttles, 20 silver cities, 30 fort apaches. I could not print it out, due to the site being done with frames... so it may just be a dream. We shall see what (...) (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Sorry to burst the bubble, but it's there in the Ts and Cs (Terms and Conditions)... "These Terms and conditions , together with the display of our priced products on this website, do not constitute an offer and no contract is made until we (...) (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Gosh! Am I the only one with a conscience in this NG? :) They are a decent company who have given us good deals in the past - we shouldn't screw them over too much for making a simple mistake. On the other hand, it does seem unlikely that so many (...) (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Just placed an order for 1 shuttle, 1 Sea Wolf and 1 Millenium Slizer. If they charge me even 1 pound more than the stated amount, I want to know immediately. Also, damn, I just won an ebay auction for the 6190 and I paid out the nose ($75) (...) (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Its the web version of a carboot sale! Will they give a discount for a big order? Lego Technic 8266 Blue Flash VS Arachnophob - still not worth it at £2 OK. Who bought all the rock raiders? For the micro motor: 10 Lego Technic 'Space Shuttle (...) (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I don't know of the top of my head. But I've just placed a modest order (2 shuttles, plus some wild west stuff). I don't care about Karma - you'll work out why in a moment. I expect them to honour the deal. Because in my spare time, when I'm (...) (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Would there be any way to cancel this if they decide not to honor their price? I'm ordering from the US, and with the cost of shipping, I'll get ten for the price of three! Jeff (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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