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Re: Damaged Goods
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lugnet.market.shopping
Date: 
Wed, 26 Feb 2003 03:45:09 GMT
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In lugnet.market.shopping, John Harms writes:
> The TRU in Lanham, MD who's roof collapsed over the weekend (no deaths; minor
> injuries)

"minor injuries" is a media term.  For anyone unfortunate enough to be
caught under a collapsing store roof, this was likely the worst day of their
life.  It's certain that LEGO was the last thing on their mind.

> was my post-dentist refuge (I have certain sets I associate with the
> taste of flouride).  Watching the news, it looks as if the Lego section is now
> holding up the air conditioner. Does TRU/Lego have a 'fire sale' policy?
> Probably not many undamaged sets, but the salvage from other sets (instant
> Stormtrooper army) could be substantial.

If there is product that can be written off as damaged and thus covered by
insurance, perhaps it can be given to a worthwhile charitable cause.

> To quote an old KFC commerical "parts
> is parts."

Funny in another context, but honestly it seems a bit in poor taste given
the circumstances.

Regards,
Allan B.



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The TRU in Lanham, MD who's roof collapsed over the weekend (no deaths; minor injuries) was my post-dentist refuge (I have certain sets I associate with the taste of flouride). Watching the news, it looks as if the Lego section is now holding up the (...) (24 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.market.shopping)

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