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Re: Weekly Update of New AuctionBrick Items
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
Date: 
Mon, 24 May 2004 19:26:43 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Dave Schuler wrote:

> Might this seem like a form of insider trading?

Not really, because I support insider trading. All trading is insider trading,
actually.

> If LEGO has facilitated this process in defiance of its stated ordering limits,
> then cleary they're at fault.  But what if the seller has found a
> non-publicly-disclosed means of acquiring numerous copies of this set and has
> simply made use of that means?  Supposing that this is the case, and presuming
> that no illegal action has been taken, is it wrong for the seller to have done
> so?

Nope. Assuming there's no breach of contract.

> Out of curiosity, if the seller has these sets in hand (through legal means)
> then what, if anything, can LEGO do about it?

Nothing. You, however, can do something about it, if you wish.



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(...) That's an interesting assertion, though I'd have to differ. On what do you base it? (...) Hadn't thought about it, honestly. What could I do, if I wished? I can head to Hawaii and give him the frowning of a lifetime. Who's with me!?! Dave! (22 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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(...) Might this seem like a form of insider trading? If LEGO has facilitated this process in defiance of its stated ordering limits, then cleary they're at fault. But what if the seller has found a non-publicly-disclosed means of acquiring numerous (...) (22 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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