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Re: FOTW-1349 Studio Set
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Sat, 19 Jan 2002 05:51:22 GMT
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In lugnet.market.shopping, Tom Inosanto writes:
> In lugnet.market.shopping, Dave Johann writes:
> > Lastly is my FOTW-my 1349 Steven Spielberg Moviemaker set. For $44.94, I
> > couldn't pass it up. When you add on the $50 off coupon that Target
> > shouldn't have accepted, you end up with a set for which I only paid the
> > sales tax-$5 and change. Not bad for a $180 retail set if I say so myself!
> > It's a good thing it sold to me too, as Target was trying to pull a fast
> > one-half the items inside the box were missing! No actress, no software, and
> > no spotlight pylons! The nerve of some places trying to pass off an
> > obviously returned item as new. Good thing I got it on the very cheap, or I
> > would be upset about it. Lego gets a call tomorrow for some replacement
> > parts-I want that actress! :)
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> You said it! I got the 1349 also, no coupon - but still I thought it was a
> great deal. The box looked like it had been in a war, very nasty looking. I
> asked if there were parts missing if I could return it, they said no
> problem. But this is what was missing:
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> Camera
> Software
> Instructions
> All bay windows
> Support pillars
> All minifigs (well the torso of the stunt guy was still there)
> The baseplate with the lava on it
> big dinosaur
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> It went back to the store rather quickly. I am surprised that they would put
> a set like that out. Not sure if this was a return, or if it was looted
> in-store, but either way target had re-sealed it with their 'quality
> assurance' stickers, and thats why I did not bother to check it in-store at
> the customer service desk (which I have done with other sets at a few
> different stores).
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> Tom
WOW! You were missing more than I was. My list:
Actress and Stuntman
Car
All animals
Bay Windows
support pillars
the 8 x 32 baseplate
the software
other assorted bits and pieces
My store won't take it back and frankly, I don't want to return it. I like the
idea that they accepted the coupon and made me pay just the sales tax. I'll deal
with Lego on the phone and call it a successful (if lengthy) purchase. I'm just
glad the green corner slopes were there!
-Dave
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