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Re: The Complexity of Buying Technic Parts (Gears, and Offbeat Parts)
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lugnet.robotics
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Thu, 22 Aug 2002 18:05:41 GMT
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It seems to be the case that Lego products are aimed fair and square at kids
and that what comes with "a set" should be enough "stuff" for the average
target customer in 99% of cases. A few service packs and other items
available from S@H service the next 0.99%.
AFOLs push Lego parts usage to huge quantity limits in MOCs and this level
of demand, although acknowledged by TLC/LD, is not that well catered for.
We (AFOLs) are left to our own ingenuity to obtain the parts we need by
whatever means at our disposal. Opportunistic buying is a good way to solve
the problem. Grab bargains when you see them - on ebay, at S@H, in Lego
stores, at online vendors like Walmart, TRU (Amazon) etc etc. It takes a
while to build up the reserves necessary to be able to create at will, but
once you get over the critical mass problem of having acquired a few of
everything, you are then more or less free to create and replace what you've
used. (Assuming you don't immediately assimilate your creations parts back
into the collective.) By snapping up bargains, you avoid the high cost of
only buying for your immediate need when the need arises. I, personally,
stalk ebay very carefully - never bidding on items with large hidden profit
in bogus shpping costs and never bidding more than 1/3 list price. The
accumulation of parts is slow, but it happens and its cost effective. And
with occasional boosts from 50% sales from retailers, online sales and S@H,
you can accumulate lots of goodies.
JB
In lugnet.robotics, Wayne Watson writes:
-big snip-
> .... these items cannot be purchased from Shop at Home. Is
> that about the way the game is played? Further, Dacta is the educational arm of Lego, and it seems
> as though one might not be able to purchase from their catalog unless they are associated with an
> educational institution. Is that correct? This stuff is pricey enough without having to buy small
> quanties from several different sources and incurring heavy shipping prices for small quantities.
> Any comments?
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