Mailing PAB cups to other forum members?

[BrickAddict90]

I saw this topic come up somewhere months ago but I don't think it had its own dedicated thread. What do we all think about mailing PAB wall contents to other members on here? That way those of us further away from a certain selection can still take advantage of it. I was thinking we get a few volunteers from nearby stores to keep websites such as Wall of Bricks updated weekly, bi-weekly or even monthly, so that we can always have an updated idea of what parts are out there are various stores. A member who wants a full cup worth of whatever will send their order to the volunteer who will then fill the cup. Would be great especially for those who live no where near a Lego store.

Of course, members pay the volunteer up front for the full cost of the cup and shipping. Maybe round up to the nearest dollar to compensate for fuel expenditures depending on how far away the store is from the volunteer. Pay via PayPal. Establish some rules like, members in good standing and with 50+ posts or something. Volunteer keeps the empty cup and stuffs the contents in a padded envelope to save on shipping. Buyer would be fully compensated.

I thought of this again because of the sand green bricks in the NYC stores which I'm not even sure when I'll be able to get there (I live in CT with a busy work schedule). Just an idea I'm throwing around.

Thoughts? I could potentially volunteer my services for the West Hartford, CT store. I'm on good terms with the store manager there (I've been in that store far too many times) and I'm sure he wouldn't mind me hanging around his PAB wall taking inventory of what they have. I'd like to see this idea kick off with several others before I commit to anything just yet though.

Edited April 16, 2016 by BrickAddict90

[Angeli]

I;ve done it numerous times, but there is always a catch: I made a lot of friends trough Eurobricks with activity, mocs, discussion, contests, etc - a friend would do it more villingly then a total stranger

So, I would suggest socializing trough Eurobricks (or fb, flickr...) and then, you'll see, people will offer themselves to help, if they can.

That is one of the best charateristics of the AFOL community - despite oll the different cultures and aspects of loving Lego, we are all one big fammily, and familly takes care on of another

Everything else turns into a job, and not a pleasure. It has to be friend-related, and not on regular basis :)

[BrickAddict90]

Agreed, if this idea took off I certainly wouldn't be going to the store every day to fill orders. I would set aside an hour or two every other week at the most. I honestly don't mind helping out fellow Lego enthusiasts even if I've never spoken to them before or developed a friendship with them. AFOLs are some of the most respectable people in the world. I think the problem with most people is that they need to embrace their inner child. Only AFOLs do that.

On a quick side note, none of the Lego employees in my store knew what "sand green" looked like. I had to point it out to them. LOL