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(...) <snip> How about removing .general from teh groups list on this discussion? It really is very Oz-specific now Kevin (24 years ago, 28-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.nz)
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(...) You're right...Sending currency through the post is illegal. And if you send parcels overseas, the customs decleration that you have to sign to say that there are no items enclosed that are prohibited from being sent includes currency [And I (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) I seem to recall learning a long long time ago that in Australia cash in the post is actually illegal. Now I remember this from so long ago that maybe what it really means is that its so silly that I interpreted it as illegal at the time..... (...) (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, from the short list I've put together [appologies to anyone missed or incorrectly listed] the Aussies are: Vic Benjamin Whytcross James Ng Karen Barlow Michael Whytcross [doesn't post] Paul Baulch Steve Merlo Sue Ann Barber Warren Mccoy [At (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.nz)
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(...) <snipped for space> (...) Kerry makes lots of good points that I hadn't really though about and I think she's right. I had realised that Tas would never make a LUG on it's own but hadn't considered much further than hooking up with Vic. (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.nz)
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(...) No, but devious types with extra info on you might pull it off somehow (no, I'm not one of them but then how would you know for sure ?! :) ) (...) Thanks muchly for the offer but that's too early for me (cash crisis from buying too many soccer (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) If you give an account name and number, is it possible to withdraw money out of that account? I hadn't thought so. Either way, I'll be going to the post office next week sometime (holidays yeah yeah!!) and doing the deal then sometime. If (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) What about three groups ? 1.NSW and QLD and New Zealand(if they want). 2.VIC and TAS. 3.WA Jane from SA can decide between 2 and 3. The separate group fro WA is because they are quite isolated, nothing personal pete.w (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.nz)
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(...) regions: (...) I think this might be a slightly heavy-weight organisation for the numbers of people involved! For example, I don't there are enough Qlders and NTers for a separate Northern group. Also, unless people live within 1-2 hours (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.nz)
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(...) Yes, I agree. I didn't even realise until this thread began that there was a formal membership of LUGnet available. (Yeah, I realise now it's all on the LUGnet WWW site, but I guess I hadn't noticed). (...) For breakfast, he gnaws on some (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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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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