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Re: Busy Bee goodies
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lugnet.loc.uk
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Tue, 9 May 2000 23:15:38 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.uk, Tony Priestman writes:
> On Sun, 7 May 2000, lawrence wilkes (<Fu7CHK.1vv@lugnet.com>) wrote at
> 18:24:56
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> > Much as I am glad that Busy Bee are able to come up with some hard to find
> > sets now and again, I find it hard to reason why I should pay them 20% extra
> > for a current set compared to what I can get it for from ToyCity, British or
> > not.
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> Because if you don't support them, you may not be able pick up those
> hard to find items, because they've gone out of business. (not
> specifically aimed at BB here)
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> The whole point of places like BB is the personal relationship that you
> have. The big chains don't know you from Adam, don't care what you want,
> and will only sell you what gives them the least hassle and most profit.
> Fine. I pay more, but I *know* the people I buy from. And every visit to
> Busy Bee is a pleasure.
I could not agree more - even if I am not looking for anything in particular,
I always come away with something, and quite satisfied too (I think this is a
girly thing, but I never cross-dress when shopping). The psychology of
shopping is probably well off topic but has anyone really counted the cost of
the time involved searching around to find that elusive bargain and save £10?
I love the feeling of getting a free lunch but I hate the idea of spending a
day shopping too!
If you are unemployed with little commitment (though these two are not
necessarily linked) it makes sense to shop around as time is your most
expendible resource. For some of us, saving a few pounds will cost us a few
pounds, if you know what I mean.
Busy Bee offer an excellent service and, on average, probably the most cost
effective way of purchasing if you live locally.
Jon
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> So there.
> --
> Tony Priestman
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| (...) I can't see that visiting Toycity on the web takes more time than driving to a bricks and mortar store. Quicker in many cases. Of course you dont get instant gratification, you cannot play the same day. Comparison shopping on the web is much (...) (25 years ago, 10-May-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Busy Bee goodies
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| On Sun, 7 May 2000, lawrence wilkes (<Fu7CHK.1vv@lugnet.com>) wrote at 18:24:56 (...) Because if you don't support them, you may not be able pick up those hard to find items, because they've gone out of business. (not specifically aimed at BB here) (...) (25 years ago, 7-May-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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