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(...) I don't know why Troy got them but I think it would be worth it just for the Figs. Both of them make great generic Figs (peasants) in a Castle setting, of course you need to change Mauls head but thats about it. There are also a couple of nice (...) (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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"Troy Cefaratti" <mnementh@sbase1.com> wrote in message news:FM5ItA.HFw@lugnet.com... (...) Just curious, but what do you do with 10 Lightsaber duels? Is there some piece in that set you were hunting for? (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Just checked mine, they are now in the "warehouse", but as of wednesday they were both still "processing", and I ordered mine on the 22nd of Nov. I called on wednesday too and the operator told me that since the Thanksgiving holiday was last (...) (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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My thoughts re Cdn tire and Lego... As I learned last year trying to buy 19 cent Hot Wheels , Canadian Tire stores apparently are independent in decisions regarding what stock to carry. Even for items listed in Flyers or catalogues. I checked two of (...) (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Greetings: I was wondering if I was the only one. I placed 2 orders on TRU.com on Saturday, one for an Xwing and another for Anakin's Podracer. On Monday, the website said that the Xwing was mailed out Sunday night and had the status "recalculated". (...) (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) one of my two orders shipped. the second one I made! (a naboo fighter) It still says processing on that one. either their web page is slow to update, or... hmm.. maybe they'll send me another naboo fighter? :) my first order was for the (...) (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I ordered mine on 21 November--and they still say "in warehouse." :( Need...grey...plates...*drool* LFB. (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) My sets came through swiftly. no problems. -Suz. (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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I've gotten all of mine, but I ordered mine before last Wed, before the sale prices went off then back on again. (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Starts Dec 5. -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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I received two of my four orders yesterday. They were complete as ordered (10 Speeder Bikes and 10 Lightsaber Duel). I received the confirmation e-mails on these sets TODAY. I think that they are running just a *BIT* behind. I'm still waiting on the (...) (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Hey, at least you've got that far. All of mine are still "processeing". Pete Callaway (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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I checked into my account on the TRU page. All my orders say they are in the warehouse, none shipped. One of my orderes says "recalculated". Wonder what *that* means? Julie (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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What's the deal with the free backpack? I see that mentioned in reference to the Outlet Store. (...) ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Their web site is www.constructiontoys.com . Their web site doesn't list all the sets they carry, however, you may request one through email. You can request to be put on their mailing list. This is a great store with some really great people. They (...) (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Yes, I have been lurking around the various stores to see if there are any sets. None at TRU, nor at Meijer either, I checked at Meijer in the back storage room and I did not see any, unless they were buried (Too many boxes, can't get around!) (...) (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Looks that way. :/ No other deals at the Can Tires either. Only about 3 or 4 sets at each, and they are all obvious returns (in varying condition) at MSRP. Nothing rare or unusual, at mine, either. Oh well. Another location to put on my list (...) (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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hi, im a new to lugnet and thought id let you know about some lego train sets i saw. the place is the construction site in waltham mass. they had most of the 1999 sets at less than s@h prices. thay also had extra track, tons of systems, technic and (...) (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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I made an inquiry to a local TRU this evening about the 6091 (King Leo's Castle). The man on the phone did some typing on the keyboard and told me that it was expected at the distribution point (Orlando FL for this store) sometime between 12/6 and (...) (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Oh. I'd never seen them and I was picturing bricks instead of minifigs. Oh well, gotta have one anyway. Thanks for the info. (...) Did you beat me out on those 6009's today? Ought to be ashamed of yourself, beating a sick man... <not> (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Someone found them... there are a ton of the various little things on eBay right now. :) Guess the eBay pros got there first. (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) The mugs are alright, I got one for my birthday this past summer and I've seen them at the LIC in the MOA for most of the summer. They are covered in pictures of a variety of minifigs from various themes. Mike (no "that" one, another one) :^) (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I've also had no luck finding these. The one CT I've seen any indication at all had the sign, but not the sets. I've got one more CT that I'm going to hit tonight, but that's my last shot. James (URL) (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Larry Pieniazek <lar@voyager.net> wrote in message news:FM3Bz2.8HI@lugnet.com... [cut snip delete] (...) lot of (...) Yes, percentage wise it is a good return, but my point is that if I were to do it, the amount would be trivial, and I would instead (...) (26 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Lego Mug with your name on it?! Crap, I wish I'd known. Open offer for any Knoxville Lego people - if you're gonna make an order check with me first - I know I want a mug with Mike on it - I'll split shipping costs with you. Might want some (...) (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Does anyone know if the LEGO Outlet still has the Black Thunder Model Team set? Even though it is supposedly still part of the product line for 99, the only place that seems to carry it anymore is S@H. By any chance, are they clearing out old stock (...) (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.modelteam)
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Hi Folks .... The correct number is : 703.490.1335... heehe I dailed the other number and this guys answers ... .said it was the Women's Detention center and did I want to speak to the warden... LOL... not sure if He was talking about his Wife or (...) (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Their lack of limitations did them in... I ordered ~$100 worth of stuff for our next auction (I ordered Monday, chose UPS Ground and got it today!), and I was going to use that same coupon again to order more today for me. Had they limited it (...) (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Most of the myfamily.com coupons have been cancelled, probably due to misuse (i.e. multiple (and I mean MULTIPLE) uses, etc). (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I would agree with Tony, if it wasn't for Larry, I would never have a blue hopper, which I have now, for a decent price. thanks, Larry! Scott S. ___...___ Scott E. Sanburn CAD Operator Affiliated Engineers, Inc. Work Page: (URL) Page: (URL) (...) (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Hi Legofans, We just received 30 sets 6769.This latter will be available on website from 14:00 until 16:30 and tomorrow from 9:00 to 12:00. Don't delay if you are really interested, because our stock is limited ! There is a very great demand about (...) (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Flamingoworld.com seems to have a couple new $10 off coupons for KBkids.com as well, potentially bringing the takehome price down to $93.96 (assuming you don't get zapped with sales tax). There are some other good deals as well (e.g., Deep Reef (...) (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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My tru.com coupon purchase came in yesterday. I ordered two 6326 (Town folks) for $6.00 each, minus $9 off using (URL) coupon Free shipping too! BTW, I think free shipping ended yesterday :-( Thanks to whoever posted www.flamingoworld.com here! (...) (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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I did not get that error. I was pretty underwhelmed by the prices and the shipping charges, though... 4 each for two sets of dacta red slopes??? The 50 off took some of the sting out of it. (...) (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Yes, I just got the sets today. I just used the code that I posted before as the coupon. Steve Martin (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Unfortunately, I just tried to use that coupon, and got an interested error - "Sorry, that coupon isn't valid yet". YET?? I thought you already used it ;-) (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Well, I did get my call from them today to ship my 5840s; I asked about some older lines and got the answer that they're getting several boxes of Skeleton Crew 6232 (at least that's from the description the fellow gave to me). So look for (...) (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Ditto - I'd want up to 50 of the 2885s. If someone can pick them up for me, I'd really appreciate it. Especially if it is someone I trade with at cost before ;-) I'd only want about 10 in the box, the rest could be crammed into one box (though it (...) (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) of (...) on (...) I just checked with my credit card company and they don't have a problem with it. As long as the funds are available when the sales enquiry is made then it can get shipped to wherever the card holder wants it to go. I took (...) (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I think it's very thoughtful of folks to make this offer but people thinking of taking folks up on it may want to check with their CC companies. Several of my cards do not allow shiptos to differ from billtos... Just something to check on (...) (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I'm not going to use my 10% offer, so if anyone is interested in it let me know. The GBP to AUD exchange rate still kills the good deals. LarryP's factoring service could come into play if someone wants me to order something for them. Going (...) (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Dont forget that USAians can get GST (but not PST) back. Costs a stamp. (...) OK, I'll pay for shipping. But I don't care if these are squished down, I just want them for parts. And .55 on 1.70 is not a bad profit margin. In absolute terms (...) (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Kinda like the BB website? That would rock. (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Well, of course I'm not _lying_. I might be misremembering, but I'm not LYING. If I were lying, Larry wouldn't have followed up on my post and flushed it out with some details. Maybe it was Simon, or Bill, of Juakim. If I weren't coming down (...) (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Oops! I actually ordered 15. I wanted to buy 17, but couldn't. I am actually going to sell off 5 of them to defray the cost of buying so many. I figure that I can keep 10, sell the rest via whatever channels I deem fit and cut down my cost and (...) (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Which all begs the question: What else is stuck in some Lego warehouse somewhere ? *or* Just where did these blue hoppers come from ? Ray (...) (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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On Wed, 1 Dec 1999, Mike Stanley (<slrn84as2r.2ds.cjc....utk.edu>) wrote at 17:45:30 (...) While I agree with you that Larry appears to have had a pivotal role in making the hoppers immediately available to this community, for which he should be (...) (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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On Wed, 1 Dec 1999, Larry Pieniazek (<38454882.3045A081@...ager.net>) wrote at 16:10:42 (...) I have to back Larry up on this one. I got a few more than several :-) All for personal use, I hasten to add. (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Just a FYI in case someone from the US is thinking of striking it rich buying these sets and reselling them for $1.50US. The $1.49 + tax (in BC) is $1.70Cdn. $1.50US = $2.25Cdn Profit = 0.55 Cdn The four Canadian Tires I visited, only one had them (...) (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Me too! Take care of Larry first, but I'd love to buy or trade for a bunch of 2885s. Sincerely, /Eric McCarthy/ (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) The way it was explained to me on the phone is that they are not allowed to post or otherwise advertise on the web about their stock and prices. Basically you need to call them to find out the details. You can also try sending email to (...) (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Paul Sinasohn bearitone@my-deja.com (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Like Larry, I could use a bunch of these: 10 of 2872 and 10 of 2885, and I'd pay the $1.50 + shipping too. If anyone is willing....thanks! Paul Sinasohn bearitone@my-deja.com (26 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) This might actually be appropriate if I had used or endorsed the term "yank", or indeed participated in any anti-American feeling. If I started talking about a Mike somethingorother who said thisorthat, then a) You probably wouldn't care what (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Agreed! It's nice to hear something positive come from this event! Richard (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) 17!!! Wow, cool. I suspect maybe some module reengineering is about to happen given that you have a boatload of black/white beams now... Either that or a MONSTER bridge, which will be very cool as well. Why 17 instead of 15 or 20, just out of (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) <JOKE> Who knows? As a yank, all you brits sound/read a like to me. </JOKE> (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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I just snipped all the chatter... I had placed two huge orders when I found out. First off, I figured I wouldn't get them. Then again, I would not be mad if I didn't. It is just a great deal if I can. I would feel like a total schmuck if I didn't (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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See (URL) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Was this me or someone else? If I did have an outspoken opinion on it, then I'd like to go back and make sure I still agree with was was written. But as I don't remember writing anything, and I can't find my name in the thread, that is a (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) They were posted but I don't have the post number handy. I'm pretty sure that the availablity was supposed to be early 2000, and the prices were- pit droid $19.99, Battle droid 29.99 and Destroyer droid 49.99 Chris L (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) What if they're technic pieces? They're pretty holey :-) Richard Though which Richard I'm no longer sure myself. (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I've replied to this elsewhere. (...) Am I? I ruddy well am not! I had no part in the whole blue hopper thread. And I was not referring to you, but anyone ordering unfeasably large numbers of (usually) very expensive sets. (...) I'll avoid the (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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How about the Technic droid sets? The 2000 catalog scanned at brickshelf.com doesn't mention a release date for these sets as mentioned for the larger system/UCS sets (July 2000), so I figured they would be available the same time as the 1st batch (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Wow, rather demanding, aren't we? I think someone else has already pointed out that I probably meant another Richard (there are so many of you). He was right. (...) Well, sorry if I can't keep my Richards straight, but I'm surprised that a) (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) copies (...) No I don't. And I rather resent you're assumption of the right to distribute your (erroneous) opinions of my views. The reference was in fact to people who knew that the prices were wrong, but were still "trying it on" to a great (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Thanks for the tip! I found the same deal at my local Canadian Tire! -- Paul Davidson, aka Tinman www.theforce.net | Your Daily Dose of Star Wars www.filmforce.net | Your Daily Dose of Film News Opens everywhere, January 2000 Tony Jang (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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In lugnet.loc.uk, Larry Pieni[snip] (...) Sorry if I caused any confusion, I've probably done this a few times before as well! (...) Yep, I bear the Entertainer no grudge either. Richard (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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On Tue, 30 Nov 1999 14:48:05 GMT, Larry Pieniazek uttered the following profundities... (...) For the UK, for a set of that size, it is a very good price. We were fortunate to have the shuttles on sale for 45 squid, about a year ago, not bad, (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) If you tried to order any of their mispriced items, you certainly did try to unfairly take advantage of their erroneous data in their automated system (in their sleep no less?). (...) No you didn't - or are you saying that you honestly (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Richard, you have to be careful in trimming your attributions. What was ">>" in your post was not said by Scott, but rather the words of Nick G. Trimming off Nick's name can cause confusion. I agree with your main point in this post, but then I feel (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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FUT off-topic.debate (...) So did everyone else, there wasn't one. I don't know if you've run the numbers, but phone calls cost money to Paul. Every call means time he has to spend on the phone, and that's time that he isn't waiting on customers. He (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Explain. :) To me it seems like there are two groups: a) Those who want/expect something more from the Entertainer b) Those who say let it pass - it would have been great if they had honoured their obvious error, they didn't.. fair enough! Is (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) That's awesome - thanks for the post! (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Which holier than thou attitude would that be? The "several Americans bought up all the stuff before we could get to it" attitude? The "it isn't fair for people with lots of money to buy 20 copies of a set and prevent someone who finds out (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Oh well. You snooze you lose, I guess. And the fact remains - they were THERE in the European marketplace to be bought before BB got hold of them. I don't care if Martians bought them all - if they called first and had the money to pay for (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) This NEEDS to go to off-topic.debate, followups set there. Suffice it to say that I'd not care to live in a world where everything was "equal". To me, "equal" means taking away from those of ability and giving to the undeserving. (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I must have missed the "Hey everybody, BB is getting BH way cheap" message? (...) So you bought 96 not knowing was a "gold mine"? (...) What were the risks involved on the BH thing? (...) How many 3rd world economies have been turned over to (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I would have to agree with you both...Lugnet is not a "pissing contest". It's supposed to be a great place to get information and meet new people that have the same interests; i.e. LEGO...Isn't that what Lugnet was intended for in the first (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I asked Paul. I think he would know who he sold to. (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) This is a good point. I do find the "holier than though" attitude of some posters (and not just in this thread/topic/group) to be a bit much. Scott A (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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G. Benedikt Rochow wrote in message ... (...) <snip>> (...) Humm... I don't recall trying to pull the wool over anyone's eyes or trying to take any unfair advantage. Come to think of it, I didn't even create their error. If you think I did please (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Compensation for what? For revealing one's willingness to ruthlessly take advantage of an *obvious* database problem, on a large scale in some cases? (Though, admittedly, if they were such a large and automated shipping business that no one (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Before I'm pounced upon, that statement isn't meant to be an all-encompassing answer for the worlds ails - I'm not quite glib enough to say that, but rather that it's a general rule that can apply to somethings and not others. I don't have a (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Do you mean me or Richard Dewsbery? I did a search for "Dewsbery" and it came up with 19 hits, none of which seemed that outspoken. But reading his message did remind me of some of my own posts a while ago in market.theory, so it would be easy (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Explain... (...) What do you mean? Scott A (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | LEGO Outlet @ Potomac Mills Mall is now shipping!
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The LEGO Outlet at Potomac Mills Mall will now ship your order! They just called me, which certainly was a pleasant surprise, to confirm my order for a 2126 set. Shipping is the same as ordering from the LEGO Imagination Center in Orlando, $8.95 for (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Those, "Ever been injured, maimed or felt bored at work? Call us, we'll try to sue the pants off them, at no risk to yourself." adverts? They disturb me too it has to be said. (...) I don't have a problem with someone, be it from America or (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I have it on good authority that you are wrong about that. ANd even if you aren't, so what? Your beef is that enterprising Americans bought up stuff that you had a chance to but didn't? (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I don't want to speak for Richard, but the BH is a totally different issue. On that occasion, "several Americans" bought _ALL_ the sets. (...) That is a very weak argument. (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Ya, this really gets up my nose, as they say in the UK. Let's review, one more time, the blue hopper thing, because, after all, it's me that Richard is talking about. Paul made the knowledge available to a few people, including Simon Denscombe (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Does CT have a lot of these?? I'd pay 1.50 US each for: - as many copies of 2885 as I can get (up to 30) (love those drawers) - and up to 5 copies of 2872. (for the kitties, mostly) if you pay shipping... slow shipping is fine. That's not too bad a (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Richard thinks its wrong for some people to have more than others, presumably whether we're talking about money, Lego sets, or whatever. He's been fairly outspoken about it before. If you didn't catch it, he was making a reference to the (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I did this (10 8480's). But I often do buy multiple copies of sets - sometimes for parts, sometimes for trade. So I do not really see it as a problem... although my wife would argue the opposite. Scott A (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I think it is right. However, I respect your right to have what ever views on whatever issues you want. In my view, there is nothing worse than somebody else imposing their moral values on others. Remember "back to basics"? If people want to (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) You've had much better luck than I have, then. I tried this with the Mystic Time Lab set (great for parts!) this Spring - on clearance for $25 at 1 Wal-Mart (bought 3) but still full price ($80?) at another. The grouchy lady there wouldn't (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) 2885 is a really great buy at that price. Every single pieces has multiple uses. Is the mini-drawer considered a rare piece? (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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No discounts, though. They do feature the RIS as a "high-tech" toy. -Tim (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I think Tony left out "each." He got each set for $1.49 plus tax. :) Bryan (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) have (...) shortages. (...) When I was in high school I worked at a Crown gas station. For those of you who never heard of Crown, back in the early 80's it was the last hold out for full service gas pumping. We would regularly do $8k to $15k (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping)
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