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I picked up 36, I'm going to stop there - even compacting them into minimum
tubs, I don't know if I can fit that many in my car to bring them to the 3/12
meeting.
I'll need paid back on these asap, they went on plastic.
All I ask for compensation is to keep the empty tubs after compacting them ;-)
Mike Poindexter wrote:
> Sunday and Monday, there will be a President's Day weekend sale at Toys R Us
> in CA. They will have the Lego #3033 Basic Blue Tub for $14.99 plus tax.
>
> I had ordered 300 of the Blue Tubs a few weeks ago. They got into the
> distribution center, but then were distributed all over California because
> this sale is coming up and they figured that the stores in my area had
> plenty. They apparently did not realize that all the tubs were meant for
> me. My local stores will only be able to get me about 50 of the tubs.
>
> If anyone in the Bay area sees these at TRU this upcoming weekend and is
> willing to do me a favor, I would appreciate it. I will reimburse anyone
> who gets these for me and pick them up at the BAYLTC meeting on March 12th.
> Although I think it would be fair to offer compensation, I really cannot
> afford to. In an effort to get these modules done in time for the NMRA
> event, I have put myself under as much of a financial burden as I can have.
> I would really appreciate it, though, if anybody would help me out.
>
> I can get as many as people are willing to bring me for that price - up to
> 300 of them, which is more than I can transport in my car (I would make
> extra trips if necessary). I will bring cash or checks to the BayLTC
> meeting to those I don't know. People I do know who are strapped for cash,
> I can send them money in advance of the meeting, assuming I will be able to
> pick up the tubs when I come to town (a 3 1/2 hour drive for me).
>
> I already have enough tubs bought and sorted to finish 5 modules. I was
> hoping to get enough from this sale to make another 6 more modules. (200
> tubs yields three 2x4 modules and one 2x4/2x6 hybrid module) With any luck
> and a lot of help, I would be able to finish 12 modules in time for the
> show, sans buildings on top for decoration, which I would have to sub out to
> the BayLUG and BayLTC members who wanted to help.
>
> Please let me know if you are willing to help me out and when you get some
> of the tubs at that price ($14.99 + tax), let me know and I will set aside
> the appropriate amount of money for you.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Mike Poindexter
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