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Re: Bulk Sale Prices
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lugnet.general
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Fri, 7 Jan 2000 19:40:02 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Gary R. Istok writes:
> Eric Kingsley wrote:
> > In lugnet.general, Gary R. Istok writes:
> > >
> > > Back in the 1980's when Bulk Sales were still allowed, TLC charged a
> > > minimum 10 cents for any piece, with a 100 piece/type minimum. (Yes,
> > > 100 1x1 plates did cost $10.) Now I cannot predict what they will be
> > > doing for minimum/maximum bulk sales. But AFOLs should not expect parts
> > > that cost only 2 or 3 cents.
That actually isn't too bad compared to some auctions. Although I think 5
cents would be plenty for 1x1 plates.
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> > I would have to agree with you on this one. I don't expect to get any real
> > bargans because if things are to cheap there will be little to no incentive
> > for us to buy sets. I am hoping for some sort of declining scale though so
> > that the more you buy the less you pay per part.
I wouldn't expect them to have special parts available to begin with, so that
is a perfect incentive to get sets. I would like to see Bricks, Plates,
Slopes, and Windows decently priced, though.
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> > I am also don't think we should expect much from the part selection either,
> > at least not at first. I think they need to offer at least what has been
> > available in service packs in terms of Bricks, Plates, and Slopes to start
> > with so that we can at least get what we could with the service packs. I
> > am then hopeing they will make a wider selection of colors available in
> > those parts. Anything after that is anyones guess I think.
> >
> > Not looking for much just more than what the Service Packs offered.
However, service packs are vital, IMO. For example, who really needs to order
100 digger buckets or stretchers? These low volume items should be sold in
service packs so we can still get them without having scores of extras.
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> Eric, You may be right about what is available in service packs, but I'm
> keeping my fingers crossed for a little bit more. Such as:
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> Town Windows - This is my greatest wish for bulk sales. I would love to buy
> thousands, and without having to buy any doors! I'd love to see a skyscraper
> contest
These are a vital part in the starting bulk inventory, especially in colors
such as White and Black. Doors, on the other hand, should be a service pack.
The consumer purchases either "Set Number #### Black Doors" or "Set Number
#### 4-Pane Door in All Colors"
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> Arches/cylinder bricks/tiles/plates/slopes - I can only begin to imagine what
> a new "Acropolis Contest" (formerly sponsored by Erik Wilson) might produce
> when people can build in unlimited quantites -- columns, colonades, and
> classic embellishments in their Greek/Roman temples, circuses, ampitheaters,
> aquaducts and forums. I'm already drooling at the thought of buying a few
> thousand 2x2 white cylinder bricks as well as white 2x2 tiles...... (I'd like
> to build the Temple of Diana at Epheseus - one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient
> World). Hey we could have an "Ancient Wonders Contest"!
Yes, I feel that these are a must, especially Tiles and Cyliner Bricks (esp.
macaronis).
> And then there's everything else - pitchforks, damsels, highly specialized
> pieces, etc. These might have the least chance of availability in bulk sales.
> But until Lego Direct comes out with a bulk sales policy, one can only
> speculate. We don't really know.
Most of these would probably work better as a service pack. Although, I know a
lot of us would order bulk pitchforks immediately if they were available.
Another part that I feel should be included in the initial bulk offering is
Castle Wall pieces, in gray, black, dark gray, and white. Both Pirate fans and
Castle fans would order lots of these, I think.
Jeff
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| (...) Not this castle fan. If I have the option of ordering wall pieces or ordering bricks and arches, the bricks and arches will win every time. James (URL) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-00, to lugnet.general)
| | | Re: Bulk Sale Prices
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| Jeff Stembel wrote/: (...) I know I'm weird, but I use a LOT of doors. Like, 11 in a recent house... 20+ in a school or a hospital. What I want is doors in more kinds - how about a plain flat door with no windows for internal doors? Kevin (24 years ago, 7-Jan-00, to lugnet.general)
| | | Re: Bulk Sale Prices
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| (...) Don't forget yellow, for the pirate guys. And the corner walls. And mabie some patterns (Stickers???) -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-00, to lugnet.general)
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| (...) fingers crossed for a little bit more. Such as: Train Windows - I don't use them, I don't need them. But I bet that the enormous PR and good will that the Train folks have generated with TLC will earn them the right to get train windows as a (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-00, to lugnet.general)
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