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  8458 Silver Champion's on the way in the USA
 
I didn't realize Huw was from UK, so I didn't post it earlier, but I checked my online bank and I was just charged for my preorder for 8458 on the 11th. So, that means its in the US and shipping, if I understand correctly. Call LSAH and see whats (...) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: 8458 Silver Champion's on the way in the USA
 
It just arrived this morning. The box is about the same size as 8448. The front panel opens to show lots of pics of the completed car. The box has a clear half panel once the lid is open, to expose a bag of silver parts, the silver wheels and the (...) (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: 8458 Silver Champion's on the way in the USA
 
Where in the US are you and when did you order it? I got a letter from TLG just the other day stating that they still expected it to come in on the 18th. I suppose I should go check and see if I've been billed yet.... ----- Original Message ----- (...) (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: 8458 Silver Champion's on the way in the USA
 
(...) I got the same letter, but keep in mind, LSAH ships from Connecticut, and I live in NJ. So if I order in the morning, I get the package within 2 days, usually the next day! So I was billed on the 11th, received on the 14th. I ordered it as (...) (24 years ago, 15-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: 8458 Silver Champion's on the way in the USA
 
This is confirmed. LSAH completed the order today and the kit should be to me in Los Angeles by Monday, August 21. Price is $169.99. Also, the Power Puller is on back-order and should ship next week. It's priced less than I originally thought at (...) (24 years ago, 16-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: 8458 Silver Champion's on the way in the USA
 
(...) I had the same thing happen to me when mine arrived at my office today. Lego needs to improve their box packing. Putting three sheets of grocery bag paper in the box does not constitute proper box padding. With the premium that we are paying (...) (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)

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