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I believe, that in general, if a new product does not move in a few weeks, Target will blow it out. I think this is a great strategy by Target. I'm no retail expert, but I think selling a slow moving item at a cut price and getting fresh stock on (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) I've wondered the same sorts of things about Target. What I particularly remember is that last spring/summer Target had the Tantive IV and the Yoda sculpture, and clearanced them quickly. In that case it was great to see big sets in the (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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"Bryan Kinkel" <helpdesk@loseyourmind.com> wrote in message news:H72BzH.F21@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) they (...) [ ... snipped ... ] I had wondered the same thing. We do a lot of our regular shopping at Target (Cary, NC) so I have (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.market.theory)
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I made a quick stop at the Plymouth Meeting, PA Target in the Philadelphia suburbs. The large train set is on clearance for $111 Caboose around $10 Passenger car around $13 Log carrier car around $11 They had about 15 of each car and 10 of the large (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: Meta-Legends?
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(...) I like your idea and the idea of theme buckets which I and other people have thought of. I do think that a more practical solution would be to combine two or three themed sets into a larger set for Shop at Home. (btw - remember in the late (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Oh me too, and I do think your idea would be great (I'd love it if they reissued all the Ninja sets as a big box). I just don't think Lego will go for it. James (24 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) If there's a market for things like the Statue of Liberty sculpture, I believe there's a market for similarly-priced sets that are more traditional Lego System sets. Of course, the non-Star Wars sculptures have largely disappeared - so maybe (...) (24 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I used Classic Space just as an example. It's a popular theme (& my personal favorite), but it's just one possible idea. There are plenty other themes/years that could get the same treatment. Town sets from the late '80's-early '90's for (...) (24 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Hey, that's why I tossed the idea out in the first place. I appreciate the criticism - not that anything is likely to come of it, but it's still a fun exercise. (...) Indeed! Lego Direct is doing some very cool stuff, but they seem to be (...) (24 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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I think the demand for such sets would be low - although a few hardcore fans might buy several, the mass market appeal is not there. Remember that the huge UCS sets have all been associated with Star Wars, so they have an enormous fanbase to aim at. (...) (24 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Paul Hanson" <paul.hanson@latitude.com> wrote in message news:H659v3.B0w@lugnet.com... (...) it's (...) happen. (...) parts (...) What about people who want to see a space set from a different year of issue? I'd say that depending on the year, (...) (24 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) And I wasn't trying to be hyper-critical about it not being practical, just trying to provide some constructive feedback. :) (...) Actually, I wouldn't say it's not well-thought-out. I would say it's a solid core idea that would someday need (...) (24 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) I never said that my idea was a practical one :-) It's just a not-very-well-thought-out idea based on the realization that some of the gigantic new <sets> have more pieces individually than some of the beloved <themes> of old. (...) I agree (...) (24 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Paul, I will give this one an 'A' for originality and innovation. But I have to disagree that it would make for a good practical solution. Here's my reasoning: 1) Some folks may only be interested in one or two particular sets from the entire (...) (24 years ago, 25-Nov-02, to lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) If you do all that, you could be sure you won't have to bother about your (former) girlfriend. The main problem would be the lego storage problem. Regards, Michael (24 years ago, 25-Nov-02, to lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Oh no! Think of the concequences (sp?)! I would sell my house to buy mega-sets like that! Where would I put my Lego when it rains? Where would my two cats and girlfriend live? /\/\ark "I would sell my house, realy!" de Kock (24 years ago, 25-Nov-02, to lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hey everyone - I had a crazy idea over the weekend. I know this will NEVER happen, but I thought it was interesting enough to share and discuss. Most of us agree that the Legends releases are one of the best things that TLC has done recently - (...) (24 years ago, 25-Nov-02, to lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Kerry, That's a really well written analysis. Some problems with open ended bidding: - a day may not be enough - too long an extension results in auctions which do drag out (Serious Collector had this problem as I have mentioned before) I (...) (24 years ago, 25-Nov-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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The problem with ebay is that it is trying to simulate a live auction (as opposed to a sealed bid auction) on a worldwide basis. Now a normal auction is held in one place and all the bidders (or their agents) are present throughout the auction. (...) (24 years ago, 24-Nov-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Battle Chess, Interplay Productions, Software Publishers Association Award for Best Graphics (animated by Todd Camasta and Bruce Schlickbernd). Truly cryptic advertising bullet on the back of the box, "Drove two artists as mad as Paul Morphy." (...) (24 years ago, 23-Nov-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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