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(...) Cash in the post is risky, an idea I was uncomfortable with even before a case just this last week where a worker in my local postoffice was charged and found guilty of stealing money and other things out of the mail. Are you comfortable (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) You can supply them with an account name and number, but that brings in security aspects (eg. Nigerian money laundering schemes), so I guess you have to trust to whom you supply these things. (...) It's probably worth considering, but for the (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) I don't know how anyone else feels about it, but when dealing in Autralia, I prefer to either deposit payment, or have the payment deposited in one of my bank accounts. The major benefit of this is that it allows the person getting paid to (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) I'm not writing this to stop you going on your own, but the answers to the following may be helpful for the future. Is there a way you could transfer the money to me without making out a money order yourself (thats one of the benefits of (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Well, at present the names don't really matter, especially as the NSW/ACT group will probably remain as 'Studs'. The descriptions were just to show where the region is situated, and the final groups could choose their own names....Although, (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.nz)
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(...) I like this structure, makes very good sense to me. Although I'd think NSW and ACT might be better called the Eastern zoning and NZ etc something else (not sure what, Oceania? Offshore? Other? :)). Feel free to disagree. Deidre drb@tasmail.com (24 years ago, 28-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.nz)
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(...) Yet another good reason for having organisers in each state for LegOz. They can help by handling this sort of thing, and sending the money to whoever will be posting it overseas. [1] Also a thought on LegOz organisation...instead of states, (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.nz)
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I bought my Lego Soccer sets last Friday, and at the cheap prices (+ an additional 10% discount) I think they're worth every cent. The whole family (well, all 3 of us) are having a ball(!). LTSO [1] has had several games both with me and our 4 year (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Thanks for volunteering Santosh! I'll definitely be joining but I'll do my money order separately, it'll cost me ~$5 for a local MO or bank cheque for Santosh so I may as well go straight for the US one myself. I haven't decided how much I'll (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) go. (...) Good on you Santosh, All those non-financial posters and lurkers tee up some membership fees with Santosh. US$10 is not much is it, what could you get for that, a 7111. Todd has created lugnet.org.au now as well, and think of all the (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Between LUGNET and AucZILLA, all my time is taken up. (No time left anymore for a real job.) --Todd (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) You might say so, but basically this is his job now. Or... I don't know how he looks at it. (...) No doubt about it!! -Shiri (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Does Todd look after Lugnet in his spare time?(WOW!) This is by far the best forum I've ever seen. I wish i could model a few things that would be handy for my work based on something like Lugnet. I haven't signed up yet, but will do soon, and (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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As a result of too many <set:1186>, I've got a heap of misc. parts for trade. I'll html a list sometime in the future but for now I'll just post teh info here. I've also included a short want list so if you've got what I'm after and want what I've (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Get a US$ money order(Western Union) from the local Post Office. I get charged $8 AUD plus like Richard said the exchange rate will probably favour them, but that's how they make money. $10 US is not much at all for using Lugnet, if you ask me (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Just a minor note...I believe Larry is slowly getting ready to get out of factoring [I seem to remember August being mentioned in connection with this], so this avenue won't be open for much longer. Also, as he is currently touring europe, he (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) I sent him a USD money order. You get these from your local post office. From memory they cost about $6. The exchange rate they use to convert the USD is a bit bizarre - sometimes I have done better than market, more often than not they sting (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) I joined using LarryP's factoring services. Our illustrious persona non grata MarkH is the Australian factor. Best way I know for getting small amounts of money to the US for this sort of thing. Mind you I have never logged on using my (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Well, I can't speak for anyone else, but the reasons I haven't joined is that I had intended joining this year [last year I was at uni and didn't have all that much extra cash] and had forgotten. [plus getting $US is extremely expensive from a (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Hi all, For those Aussie's amongst us who have joined Lugnet formally (paid the membership fee) a couple of questions... How did you go about paying? Was it a hassle? Is there an easier, cheaper way? What amount did you end up sending (unless you (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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