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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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| | RE: Organising LegOz/org.au (was RE: Formal Lugnet memberships fr om A us...)
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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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| | Organising LegOz/org.au (was RE: Formal Lugnet memberships from A us...)
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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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| | Lego Soccer, fun for all the family!
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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$10 is not much is it, what could you get for that, a 7111. Todd has created lugnet.org.au now as well, and think of all the (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Between LUGNET and AucZILLA, all my time is taken up. (No time left anymore for a real job.) --Todd (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) You might say so, but basically this is his job now. Or... I don't know how he looks at it. (...) No doubt about it!! -Shiri (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Does Todd look after Lugnet in his spare time?(WOW!) This is by far the best forum I've ever seen. I wish i could model a few things that would be handy for my work based on something like Lugnet. I haven't signed up yet, but will do soon, and (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Parts For Trade
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As a result of too many <set:1186>, I've got a heap of misc. parts for trade. I'll html a list sometime in the future but for now I'll just post teh info here. I've also included a short want list so if you've got what I'm after and want what I've (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Get a US$ 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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Richard Parsons wrote in message ... (...) Unfortunately I don't receive legible television broadcasts[1] (and certainly nothing that screens prior to 8:30pm), and I don't fraternize to a significant extent with my fellow poor unfortunate colonials, (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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"Peter Callaway" <pcallaway@bmcl.com.au> wrote in message news:FwqMEL.I6D@lugnet.com... (...) miscellaneous (...) Glad you like it ;-) I trust you were content with the fooling with the photos - you'd done all the hard work (snap snap, install, whir (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd, lugnet.org.au)
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Evening gang, This being an org and an au etc, and open to the possibility that there are behaviours considered appropriate here that might fall foul of the aesthetics of other more advanced beings in other more advanced places, is there any chance (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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Yes, Peter's going to blighty and that's <<expletive indicating passionate displeasure deleted>> irritating. Supporter of others, part of the team, and off building MOCs at the drop of a hat - a fine fellow with a contribution to make. Still, since (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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What on earth did this have to do with LEGO bricks? Kindly do not post OT stuff in lugnet.loc.au - thanks! Wouldn't mind as much if you'd learned that some ABS was burnt in the flames. Cheers ... Geoffrey Hyde Jamie Obrien <jamien@interworx.com.au> (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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Well... no soccer as yet, although it's started appearing on ebay. I'm going on a Lego spree on Saturday - deserted shops, lower prices - perfect! As regards the Jambalaya, I'm glad people like my idea. I'm all for town bits, and as the Lego (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Glad you liked it Mike, and thanks for the rulebook - much as we didn't use every page, it was definitely consoling to have a copy (or three) of it lying around (oh and top marks on the writing style - this rulebook would be required reading (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.gaming)
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(...) It really has! I can't believe that SHAG had the audacity to field both the Village People *and* ABBA - I've never seen such a diabolical maneuver. (Although there was one time we had a sorceror start summoning Britney Spears clones all over (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.gaming)
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Just a reminder that about LegOz 2000.4. Date: Sunday 16/7/2000 Location: 31 Benston Street, Craigieburn [email me if you'd like directions] Time: from about 12:00-? What's happening there: Ideally there'll be Brikwars [1], football [if someone[s] (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.general, lugnet.events)
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(...) By phone the ACCC GST Info line is 1300 302 502 for the cost of a local call. For those with web access - (URL) has a "Contact Us" link at the bottom of the page. There is some information on what complaints they can handle and an online form (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.au)
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I'm not up to speed with most of the other theme's so I'll comment on the Trains. (...) The rate things are going you'll be lucky to see a new train every 2 years, which means we're up for another this year. I believe there should be two trains (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.au)
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Just so everyone knows... ALL Lego will DECREASE in price by about 8-12% [1] on Saturday. therefore, if you come across any dual priced item in a store which shows the item will go up with the GST [unless it's on sale till Friday] then the store is (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.au)
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With LA's insistence that lego doesn't seem to see well down here, and legos emphasis on breaking each set down into seperate packaging within a main package, wouldn't it make more sense for TLG to return to modular design. To do this, all they need (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Hi Jane, any sign of the soccer sets yet, they were sighted in Tassie. Jambalaya box, good idea !!! You can still take part in trades, if we post a wants/don't need list here. Jambalayas could certainly move between the Victorian - NSW groups. (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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Now that we have a legitimate trade site etc. (thanks Todd), is anyone interested in getting a box going similar to the US one? As I am a long way from any AFOLs :( I doubt I'd be involved, but just an idea for the folks on the east coast that you (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) He did indeed, and zoomed out of orbit with the Saucy Sue riding considerably higher in the water than when he arrived ;-) (...) I haven't checked, and you're probably right, but there were in fact two ships, the Saucy Sal (being Ahab's (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Good grief, you're right! Will fix tonight. (...) I'm not sure how to explain this, but I don't really feel the need to convince anybody. I have, um, well more than enough of almost everything I want already, without attracting anymore (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd, lugnet.org.au)
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