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Re: Fall 2000 Draft
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Fri, 1 Sep 2000 17:50:15 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, James Brown writes:
> In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, Steve Chapple writes:
> > James (in our mailing list) wrote:
> > > I'd suggest doing just what you did - if you see something that appeals,
> > > post to the mailing list, and see who else bites.  If it's enough, order
> > > whatever it is.
> > 
> > It occurred to me today that 50% off specials are not limited to S@H,
> > and the same "get lots to minimize shipping cost" principal would
> > apply.  A LUGr has setup a page that lists all know internet sales,
> > (not including S@H) and there are a LOT more sets than the weekly
> > specials from S@H.  Currently there's a bunch of Star Wars sets,
> > not to mention 5561 Model Team, 5988 and 6195 are a good size,
> > and 6097 for James?  http://xezol.hispeed.com/webdeals.html
> 
> It's a good possibility, but someone with more time than I should check
> and make sure these places are willing to ship to Canada.  I've run into
> that a few times trying to cash in on a good deal.

A valid point.  I checked the three main sale offerers (is that a word?)
eToys ships to Canada, but ZanyBrainy and K+B Kids are USA only...


> > We could get a whole pile of X-Wing, Y-Wing, DVTie, Sith & Naboo
> > ships, plus major plates and train doors from the 5561s, castle
> > pieces from 6097 or others, etc.  What do you all think?  I'd expect
> > Joel would love all those Star Wars ships - Is he on this list?
> > 
> > <redirect>  OK - forget the list, I'll post it here where it belongs...
> 
> Hmm.  My preference would actually be that this sort of thing be on the
> mailing list and not Lugnet.  It's of zero interest to the general community,
> and there's no need to archive it.  It's just noise here, IMHO.

Another good point - I concur IF everyone is on a the list - Is that the case?

Anyone else interested in a bunch of 1/2 price Star Wars sets?  Those Sith
Infiltrators have a nice bunch of grey and blue slopes and plates...

Also, I have to get at least one 1/2 price 6462 from S@H as I made a
birthday present promise yesterday.  What else would anyone else like
(I'm getting some track too.) so as to minimize shipping cost percentage?
Here's this week's specials:  http://www.lugnet.com/lsahs/display.cgi?20000830

SRC



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  Re: Fall 2000 Draft
 
(...) We're all on the list. What would a Lego freak be without an email address? :-) (26 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
  Re: Fall 2000 Draft
 
(...) I would be interested in a draft for several 6462's. I just noticed that there are a bunch of good parts there. I not as interested in the 3053, but if there is a large draft for this (6 or more sets), I'll join in. Generally, sets that would (...) (26 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)

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(...) make sure these places are willing to ship to Canada. I've run into that a few times trying to cash in on a good deal. (...) Hmm. My preference would actually be that this sort of thing be on the mailing list and not Lugnet. It's of zero (...) (26 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)

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