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Re: More Rip Off Britain from LEGO
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lugnet.loc.uk
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Wed, 11 Jul 2001 15:23:49 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.uk, Lawrence Wilkes writes:
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> "Lawrence Wilkes" <lawrence@thewilkesfamily.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message news:GG74JK.yp@lugnet.com...
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> > I notice the caboose now has a price of £10.99
> > Which would indicate an exchange rate of 1.36 compared to the US price of $14.99
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> > And would price the 10016 and 17 at £14.69
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> > I note that the German price of the Caboose is 29.95DM - which is £9.22
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> I received this from Lego today in response to my questioning the price
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> Dear LEGO® Shop at Home Customer,
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> Thank you for contacting LEGO Shop At Home. The reason for the
> difference in pricing is that all the 'continental' prices are related
> to the Euro and therefore are the same; UK prices are slightly higher
> because of the fluctuation of the Pound.
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> However, 20% is still excessive given that the exchange rate has fluctuated less than 10% in the last 18 months.
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> Also, their 'continental' prices are NOT the same. Germany is still cheaper than Holland for example, even though both
> currencies are pegged to the Euro.
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> Nor would I describe 20% as slight!
I understand your point - and I am just as unhappy as you are. But as long
as we buy the sets at that price, they will sell tham at that price. I am
sure the prices they have set were done after considering just what the
market is willing to pay.
Scott A
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> regards
> lawrence
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| "Scott A" <eh105jb@mx1.pair.com> wrote in message news:GGBErp.AL7@lugnet.com... (...) I wonder how many UK people buy the shop at home exclusives? I wonder how many of them are NOT active or at least aware of lugnet? Would concerted effort by the (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| "Lawrence Wilkes" <lawrence@thewilkesf...rve.co.uk> wrote in message news:GG74JK.yp@lugnet.com... (...) I received this from Lego today in response to my questioning the price ---...--- Dear LEGO® Shop at Home Customer, Thank you for contacting (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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