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(...) We did that the other day at the drive-thru. Total was 9-something. Cashier handed my wife some coins (correct amount) and a ten and a one in exchange for a twenty. We almost didn't catch it, but did (thank goodness). When we tapped on the (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) That's an unreasonable attitude, imo. Their prices already seem pretty good, especially considering they're offering sets that can't be found easily elsewhere. 10% off in addition to those pretty good prices seems like more than fair - in fact (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Well, as someone who has moved from Massachusetts to North Carolina, I can definitely say that Yankee is used down here in a derrogatory (or at least not complimentary) fashion. Not only do we get accused of intefering with their state rights (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) if (...) his (...) Well- the morals are getting washy here. I was really only responding to the cashier thing, not the toymaster thing. I guess tho, that whether or not knew the deals were good or bad, it seems that when they contact you and (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I was just bemused that you bothered to make that statement. (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Hmm. The technic shuttle was advertised at 59 GBP off, from the original price of 99 GBP. The current price was *obviously* wrong at 4 GBP. So joe public can't do math? It's not theft, but it is (IMHO) unreasonable. The Entertainer made an (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Yes indeed. I do that all the time. I certainly can choose who I like and who I don't, can't I? (...) Nor do I. (to pursue it with The Entertainer, that is. I expect that this thread will be one to peruse for a while if you're interested, and (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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What if joe public (non-AFOL) found that site last night. Say he did not know if the deals were good or bad, and placed an order in good faith. Now he expects his items. Is that theft? Scott A (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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In lugnet.loc.uk, Larry Pieniazek writes: But then, I return overages when the cashier makes change (...) Bravo! Why is it that we've gotten into to thinking that if you can't get caught, it's not stealing? i.e.- find a wallet with name and address- (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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You appear to be judging others by your standards. That aside, I think there are very little grounds for perusing this matter (expecting them to honor their prices) any further. They have offered a full refund, which is the minimum they have to to (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I'm over here in the states and I din NOT know that. I don't feel insulted. By "of course" I assume that there is a history in the etymology of the word that makes it an insult. I think that it's in the eye of the beholder. There are the NY (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) If you live outside the UK. (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I've had several questions on how to navigate to the deal I found, so here is step by step instructions on what I did: 1. Go to www.myfamily.com 2. Click on the "gift center" tab at the top of the page 3. Key in "lego" in the product search (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I think what Larry is saying is that anyone who has ethics that he can respect, will accept that a mistake was made, quickly corrected, and appologies sent to those who were caught up in the mess, along with a token of goodwill. Those people (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) What's not to understand? While one may have legal grounds in the US for claiming that the offer was made, if one were to do that one would not be the sort of person that I like. But then, I return overages when the cashier makes change making (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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I agree the lawyer route is defiantly not the way to go. However, if they admittedly made the mistake, meaning they were not hacked of screwed by a disgruntled employee, they should have offered a more generous compensation. Ten percent off of a (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Of course it is. I would assume anyone from your side of the pond would know that already, considering it's your word. Not that I really care, but I don't see how you could NOT know that. (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) What do you mean by this? Scott A (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) It's pretty clear now that this was an honest mistake(1). Anyone that I *like* won't push the point. The Entertainer has offered 10% off on an order to make up for it, from what I hear, although I have not yet received a reply to my inquiry, (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Things seem corrected now. It was fun to dream while it lasted. L40 is actually not such a bad price for the shuttle... (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) No, not any more than calling you guys "Brits". Jason F. (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Looks like the game's over. Still a few good prices though. Anyone still looking for the larger "cowboy" Wild West sets would be well advised to pay them a visit. Looks like very similar stock to DYA and Busy Bee (except no trains or pirates). (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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This is the note I just received from thetoyshop.com: { Thank you for your Email. We are unable to process your order. Your card has been refunded for ALL charges made. Please accept our apologies. Our site was displaying incorrect information due (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I'm not sure if you are wrong. It broke my heart to see those prices and me not in on it, so I sent them an e-mail asking basically "what's up?" Here is what they wrote: "Thank you for your Email. Please accept our apologies. Our site was (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Is "yanks" insulting. If so oops and sorry. Scott A (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I doubt "the yanks" will get any at all, but I could be wrong. I don't know if I'd expect a store to come through on what would have to be back-breaking prices. I've seen larger companies come through on obvious mistakes (like Borders honoring (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Arg! The yanks get them tax free! (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Hi Legofans, Facing to success about sets 6250 and 6280, I inform you these 2 lego references will be listed on DYA website this afternoon, from 14:00 to 18:00 (french hour). If I sell at 15:00 all the sets, I'll automatically delete these 2 (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) little (...) It was not for that much, just 8 of the Technic Space Shuttles. I had used this same card for other overseas purchases. I know I used it for DYA and I think I used it for Busy Bee as well. Just kind of odd. (...) My mother got (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) trucks (...) cannot be (...) managers (...) neat (...) We use those same type of seals at work on the containers we ship overseas. I think that they are VERY common in exporting and probably also in domestic businesses where there is a higher (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Interesting. They used to be orange. Maybe someone made off with a batch of orange ones and they had to change the color. Hmmmm.... (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Yeah, heaven forbid that anyone on this side of the pond find out about a good deal in the UK. After all, we never tell them... (Before launching flaming responses, check the follow-up.) James (URL) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) How big was it, and was this the first time you've bought from overseas with this card in that sort of amount when you weren't actually present? Reason I ask is when I paid for the BusyBee hoppers, Paul and I had a deuce of a time, we could (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) the site: Our site is temporarily unavailable due to updating. We hope to be operating normally again later today (30th November, 1999). Please try us again soon. (26 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) It stopped working and I called the company and they told me it was blocked for a fraudulent use alert. It might be OK, as they called me to verify an order from DYA before for the same reason. Nobody home, so they probably just put a stop on (...) (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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On Mon, 29 Nov 1999 21:46:57 GMT, Larry Pieniazek uttered the following profundities... (...) with IE5, right click in the relevant frame, click print, and there you go! (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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I was in the VA outlet store today to pick up some more 5542's (train window glass) and I noticed they had 5561's for (I think) $59, and 8482 cybermasters for $129. They also had a TON of stock in the back that they were trying to figure out what to (...) (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Think bigger... Here is my order. Order Details: Qty Product Cost 20 Aquashark Sea Wolf 6190 GBP: 1.70 30 Fort Apache 6769 GBP: 2.98 20 LEGO Silver City 6765 GBP: 1.36 10 Lego Technic 8266 'Blue Flash VS Arachnophob' GBP: 1.70 10 Lego Insectoids (...) (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Ah, don't worry, they have our names and addresses too, so they'll probably send us a little pressie from the Bahahamas. Richard (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) The Entertainer Website has been up for a while - it's an established name. I was not implying that the site was a fake, but that database entries could have been changed for items. In which case they would show up on the site, and on the (...) (26 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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