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Re: Birmingham Lego shop closing
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lugnet.loc.uk
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Wed, 16 Aug 2006 16:23:31 GMT
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DANNY@ORIONROBOTS.avoidspamCO.UK
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On 16/08/06, Steve Lane <stevenrobertlane@> wrote:
> The Birmingham Lego shop is sadly closing down.
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> 3/4 of the shelves are empty. Everything is 50% off or more, except for pab
> which is full price (I asked the staff).
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> They had some Ferrari sets and lots of medieval stuff left and some small bags
> of bricks.
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> I never did really think that a Lego shop was viable, so it's not the biggest
> shock in the world. I think a shop is just an overhead when theirs so many other
> retail channels that can be used. I don't think they ever priced anything
> either.
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> Steve
I would tend to agree with you there. The only really great thing was
the PAB, and that could be better served from the web, with a minimum
order, and being able to order at least basic bricks by volume or
selection. This is not the same as LDD/factory though.
Danny
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