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harmacy
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Toyworld also has Green grocer sets - $249. Nice detailing throughout...
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harmacy
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Toyworld also has Green grocer sets - $249. Nice detailing throughout...
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harmacy
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Toyworld also has Green grocer sets - $249. Nice detailing throughout...
Sorry - Computer playing up - Triple post. 
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evil_elmo2
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| Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 4:00 am Post subject: |
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| awesome, i hope our toyworld down here has the green grocer set |
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Swoosh Zombie
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| Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:13 am Post subject: New Zealand postal service |
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Hey guys, I'm hoping somebody can help me out here. I recently shipped my first ever BrickLink order to New Zealand but the buyer is complaining about damage to several new minifigs. I'm almost certain the damage occurred in transit, as the figs in question were taken from new sets purchased in May, and I've sold dozens of other figs from the same sets with no complaints. The order was sent in a bubble mailer as a letter (which still gets hand sorted by Canada Post), so I'm wondering if it might have gone through an automated sorter, or if any of you have encountered similar difficulties. Anything you can shed some light on here would be much appreciated.
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dWhisper
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| Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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I've never had any difficulties shipping to NZ, other than it taking a long time. I shipped figures in a bubble mailer there just a couple of weeks ago, and got positive marks for it. However, I always make them cover that envelope in "Fragile" and "Do Not Bend" when I take LEGO in.
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sam90
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Location: New Zealand
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| Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Hey guys, I'm hoping somebody can help me out here. I recently shipped my first ever BrickLink order to New Zealand but the buyer is complaining about damage to several new minifigs. I'm almost certain the damage occurred in transit, as the figs in question were taken from new sets purchased in May, and I've sold dozens of other figs from the same sets with no complaints. The order was sent in a bubble mailer as a letter (which still gets hand sorted by Canada Post), so I'm wondering if it might have gone through an automated sorter, or if any of you have encountered similar difficulties. Anything you can shed some light on here would be much appreciated. |
Well, since lego is really expensive over here, at least 1/2 of my lego comes from overseas.I've never had any problems, apart from 1 package being lost (3 sandcrawlers   ), sure, i've had a few come really late (i'm talking abount 3-4 months here) but never anything damaged.Admittably i dont buy figures or MISB sets, i buy damaged sealed sets real cheap.
However, i have learnt, never send send lego in letters, as it does have a tendency to get damaged if not crushed.
Just from experience...
On another note, I got grevious! really nice set i have to say (well, once you get him to stand straight anyway), quite tall, bigger than i expected.
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harmacy
Joined: 18 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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I also make heaps of Bricklink purchases, and have had no issues with damaged goods from any sellers. I have only just made a purchase which solely consists of minifigs, so will keep a keen eye out to see what condition they are in when they arrive.
Like Sam90 - I occasionally buy sets that have damaged Boxes - So long as the parts and instructions are Ok:)
Oh - and the Power functions sets (LEDs - Woohooo!!!!!) are also available at Toyworld and Moore Wilsons! - $49.00
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evil_elmo2
Joined: 27 Jun 2006
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| Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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i must be the only one with bad luck with bricklink
first time buyer, i purchased and paid for a MISB 10019 Rebel blockade runner....damn seller never shipped the set 
contacted paypal which got some of my money back and now my credit card company is working on the rest  |
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sam90
Joined: 10 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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Man, that sucks! How much did you lose?
I brought a 10179 Falcon a while back MISB from an evilbay seller, the guy had heaps of good feedback, 100% good.Then, sold 10-ish falcons for $500USDea and ran.I also got some $$$ back from paypal but still lost a total of $415NZD NOT COOL
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evil_elmo2
Joined: 27 Jun 2006
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| Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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yeah its not cool at all!!
all up it was $559USD shipped, paypal got half of it back for me, still waiting for my CC company to see if they can do anything
water under the bridge now just hope it never happens again |
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KnightlyKnight
Joined: 07 Jul 2008
Location: Wellington, NZ
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| Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 3:22 am Post subject: |
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| harmacy wrote: |
| Oh - and the Power functions sets (LEDs - Woohooo!!!!!) are also available at Toyworld and Moore Wilsons! - $49.00 |
I want an extra motor and the IR remote and receiver (to put in my motorized AT-AT) but I assume they didn't have any of the IR stuff and you can only get that through the Lego online shop?
(and I'll be damned if I am going to be paying the shipping that they charge for just that) |
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evil_elmo2
Joined: 27 Jun 2006
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| Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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picked up green grocer...very nice set
just have to find 10190 market street now |
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harmacy
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| Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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If you want to get just the IR Receiver and transmitter, I'd strongly suggest using Bricklink. eg - this seller is in Aussie.
http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=Boofy&itemID=10275078
Bricklink sellers only charge actual postage too, which is sooooooo much cheaper than Lego.com's rates.
Some sellers are pretty flexible too - I picked up all my LED's after asking one seller to part out their Power Functions sets, and got 5 pairs of LED's for NZD$50.
I also needed lots of PF extension cables, so instead of buying a whole bunch of standard cables, I just took one into my local Hobby shop and they put some new ribbon cable in it - Cost me NZD$10 extra, and now i have a 110cm PF extension cable. Sweeet.
And Knightly Knight - are you going up to Kapiti next weekend (11/12 Oct) for the Lego Show??
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sam90
Joined: 10 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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If anyone's intrested in some of last years At-St's the warehouse have put at $35 - priced to clear.
Also, Does anyone here like speed racer? K-marts having a hard time getting rid of them.
8158
8159
- both down to $28 from $40
8160
- down to $65 from $80
8161
-down to $85 from $120.
Any other deals around guys?
EDIT: just got back from k-mart again - they have the twilight - $170
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jp-30
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| Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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That's a ridiculous price for the ugliest SW set in years.
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sam90
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| Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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Just wondering, is anyone on here intrested in some damaged sets? I got a shipload of sets today and was wondering if anyones intrested.
I've got:
6x V-wing 6205
2x At-st 7657
8x General Grevious' Fighter 7656
4x Y-wing 7658
5x Naboo fighter + Vulture droid 7660
1x Jedi starfighter with booster ring 7661
1x MTT 7662
Now keep in mind people, i'm not a Sculper nor am i stupid. I'm looking for reasonable prices.
PM me if your intrested.I'm based in CHCH
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KnightlyKnight
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| Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 3:12 am Post subject: |
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| And Knightly Knight - are you going up to Kapiti next weekend (11/12 Oct) for the Lego Show?? |
possibly, I was wondering how worthwhile it would be. It's a long way out to look at an over sized store display or similar. Whats the plan for displays etc?
I'll probably decide on Saturday anyway as this weeks been crazy with work and a restless child so I might just want to sleep... |
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sam90
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jp-30
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 1:27 am Post subject: |
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Kmart - 20% off all toys On sale Thursday 16th October until Wednesday 22nd October 2008.
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evil_elmo2
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 1:52 am Post subject: |
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| famers also have 20% off lego |
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jp-30
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| Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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Bought 3 Agents sets for my son's 6th birthday this Friday. Nice designs and good value for money (compared to licensed sets). 20% off at kmart. 
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The Master Zombie
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| Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 2:49 am Post subject: |
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That's so funny!  I wonder what he did? Perhaps he had a tantrum, smashed his Lego to bits and then got told that it would be sold (because he clearly didn't value what he had).
Good move parents. Justice is swift.
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evil_elmo2
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| Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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| farmers and toyworld has 20% off toys this weekend |
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jp-30
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evil_elmo2
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| Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:29 am Post subject: |
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| anyone collect the star wars mighty muggs? |
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sam90
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| Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:46 pm Post subject: |
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Nope, Why do you ask?
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harmacy
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| Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:40 pm Post subject: |
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I try to pick them up when i get the chance - Although I only have 5 of them. There all pretty nice though.
I have Darth Vader, Chewie, 3PO, Mace and Boba. Would love to find Yoda and a Stormie.
Usually pick them up from Farmers or TW when they have sales / specials.
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evil_elmo2
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| Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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i started buying them the first wave they came out but forgot about them until the labour weekend sale
i'm just trying to find a few others like darth maul, yoda, commander cody |
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jp-30
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| Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:25 pm Post subject: |
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The Toyworld in St Lukes, Auckland has 3 UCS AT-STs on the shelf - all about $180 or $190 if I recall correctly.
If anyone's looking for one, maybe your local toyworld also has some in stock...
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