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Re: Smart and Dumb
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Mon, 26 Apr 2004 00:16:15 GMT
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> Was at one of the Lego stores today - Palisades Mall in NY. Still had some
> techinc beams but far too many "ordinary" colors and pieces in pick a brick.
> Why spoil the concept with stuff that everyone has tons of???? Pick a
> brick should be for the odd colors, sizes and "unusual" elements - NOT
> standard color bricks and plates. I mean how often can the inventory turn
> over on 2x2 blue bricks?
A lot of it has to do with the image of the wall. Those core 2x4s and 2x2s are
the basic LEGO bricks, and to give the wall a core look, the stores always have
those on hand. It’s the rare pieces that tend to be rotated out on a bi-monthly
basis and are replaced with other unique parts. Chances are the primary bricks
will be there to stay.
> It turns out that all of these had JUST arrived - far after the Easter
> promotion. I got the feeling that the contents were destined for the wall >bins
> - though being rather mundane pieces, I expect they'll sit for a while. Of
> course, they'd have to be sorted (by hand) before they could be put in the >bins.
> It seems that there's no real plan on what to do with them. I asked what a >box
> would cost and was quoted an approximation of the "Pick a bin" $12.95 rate -
> rather expensive actually for fairly common pieces. So, even a decent concept
> ends up a mess bercause the product didn't arrive on time. No wonder they're
> losing money.
The boxes of bricks were shipped in a week before Easter, and unfortunately they
could not move fast enough to warrant getting that many shipped in before the
holiday came. Those bricks were intended just for the “Make and Take” Easter egg
and chick event, so after the holiday passed the stores were stuck with them.
They were never intended for the pick a brick wall, although I’m sure that if
another use isn’t found for them they’ll be sorted and placed in there.
> On the other hand, the mixed parts bags were of distinct interest this trip.
> Lots of old light gray plates in bags - packed quite densely (actually >stacked -
> offset by one row - making them easy to separate). These were - relatively
> speaking - a bargain. It seems that returns or damaged packaging get pieced >out
> into parts bags (generally randomly). So, Lego is actually doing what so many
> others are doing with sets. However it seems that there isn't a real >procedure
> to all this - it depends on the employee. Some bags are densely packed and >(as
> in these cases) with similar elements. Others are pure random grab bags,
> loosely packed at horrid per piece prices.
The bags are hit and miss. If a good set is broken up into bags, you’ll end up
with great parts. If a moderately packed set is broken up, the part offerings
will not be as great. Those gray plate bags were a steal. LEGO has been doing
grab bags in the outlets and stores for a while now. Always check in for those
because as you said, some stuff is a bargain.
If you are looking for a certain parts, always ask in a Brand Store. As Gayle in
Paramus brought out the 2x4s for the WAMALUGers, most stores will look through
loose piece bins in the back to look for what you need and place them in grab
bags for you to buy.
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