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Re: Nugator.com - New Lego Retail Super Site
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Fri, 20 Aug 1999 21:03:43 GMT
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Does TLG allow online retailing?  I know at least one retail store owner
I asked
said "definately not".  Then again, there is eToys, and a few others.
Does it take a
special arrangement?

KL

Jason M Normand wrote:
> 
> A new LEGO retail web site is currently in the works and I would like to ask
> for your opinions, advice, suggestions, ect.  Any information you have to
> offer will be a great benefit to us as we develop the site. Email to
> nugator@nugator.com or post a follow-up here.
> 
> Currently the site is set for pre-launch, at www.nugator.com (main page is up
> now but that is it) on august 29.  Once the all the funding goes through and
> we get the deliveries it will be greatly enlarged but that may not be till mid
> September.
> 
> The site will entail a good selection of both new and used/discontinued LEGO
> sets, and will have large inventory of individual pieces availed for retail in
> whatever quantities you desire (used will probably be somewhat limited but new
> shouldn’t be any problem).  We have decided to break away form the auction
> format due to its complicated running, long turn over periods, and uncertainty.
> 
> Also once the retail portion is up and running, we have plans to add a member
> section which will entail a small monthly charge ($5.00) for access to
> benefits such as access to unofficial set designs, member information and
> specials, contests, and a percentage discount on all sales.
> 
> There will be a links page on the site for any who wish to do a link for link
> exchange (send me an email and well set things up).  Additionally for those
> interested we are offering a 5% site discount to any one who posts a small
> Nugator logo/link on their main home/commercial page, details for this are
> also available by emailing nugator@nugator.com.
> 
> If you have any other thoughts or ideas just let us know
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Jason M Normand



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  Re: Nugator.com - New Lego Retail Super Site
 
AFAIK, eToys is the only on-line retailer that does not have normal retail outlets (stores). I think they had a special contract with LEGO. Of course for discontinued sets, you don't need permission from LEGO. -- Have fun! John AUCTION Page (More (...) (27 years ago, 21-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
  Re: Nugator.com - New Lego Retail Super Site
 
I would tend to think so, unless you buy sets from other retailers and sell them. (You might get that volume discount) Scott Sanburn (...) (27 years ago, 21-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)

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  Nugator.com - New Lego Retail Super Site
 
A new LEGO retail web site is currently in the works and I would like to ask for your opinions, advice, suggestions, ect. Any information you have to offer will be a great benefit to us as we develop the site. Email to nugator@nugator.com or post a (...) (27 years ago, 20-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)

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