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Re: LEGO says adults 25-45 account for half of MindStorms sales!
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Sun, 4 Feb 2001 02:45:13 GMT
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Harley Myler wrote:
> > Maybe this is a quibble, but aren't the parents of most "kids" likely to be
> > using Mindstorms in the 35+ age group??? I don't see too many kids coming
> > up with the purchase price out of pocket, but I get a lot of parents asking
> > me what to buy for their child.
> >
> > This is not to say that this age group also isn't using them as well.
> >
> > In my case I've bought Mindstorms for my kids, nephews and as supplies for
> > an elem. school robotics class. I've been pushing for a program in the
> > early "middle school curriculum as well. One "active" adult fan can
> > "inspire" a large number of sales - something TLC might think about.
> >
> > John
> > --
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> If memory serves (remember, I'm one of that older group) the registration form asks who bought the set and then what age would be using it. I would bet there are a number of closet Legotists out there who said they bought the set for a kid and then actually use it themselves.
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> Harley Myler
> http://macmyler.engr.ucf.edu
I never bothered to fill out other other two cards I got. When it said that the FREE RCX contest was US only it upset me...
Dean
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