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Re: New report on sales in Hillsboro
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Date: 
Fri, 27 Jul 2001 14:18:15 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.us.tx, Mark LaRue writes:
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> I have hit three different Walmarts around the area, but nothing decent or
> new. You can still get the same or better deals in the Lego catalog.
> Unfortunately there isnt alot of choice where I am at.

I find about the same situation in Houston. My wife and I hit Walmart every
weekend and I have to drag her by the Lego isle, much to her dismay.

I did find 3 blue tubs (#3033) at the local Target the other day and bought
2 for $20 each. However, Target's usual selection is worse than Walmart's.

> If I find more I will
> let everyone know. I am hoping to start hitting the flea markets in the area
> when it cools off a little.

Let us know how that goes. I've never been to flea markets to search for
Lego, but the thought has crossed my mind. I'd hate to go search for 2 or 3
hours and not find any Lego.

> How do you native Texans take the heat?

He-he. It's a secret!

Actually, after 26 years of living here, you still don't get used to it.
Just try to stay indoors a much as possible, complain about it as much as
you can, and do outside stuff after the sun goes down (oh yeah, the
occasional margarita helps too :).

> For my own two bits, I am looking forward to Texlug kicking into high gear
> and am thankful to be invited,

Me too.

> Well, that was my long winded post. See you all when it cools down.

Uh, didn't anyone tell you? In Texas, it never cools down ;-)

T. J.



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  New report on sales in Hillsboro
 
Well, I found myself cruising through the outlet mall in Hillsboro and stopped at KB Toys outlet. Lets's face it, it was on the way to Pepperidge Farm's. What did I find? Someone had decided to clean out the Lego Isle at some store and now the (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.tx)

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