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September 22nd, 2005, 07:09 PM
GreyMyst

Quote:

Originally posted by Kathrine:
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Add the rest of the EU countries to the shipping list, not just UK.

YES!!!!!!!!!!! I you do only one thing, this should be it, you could make so much money without really spending any (seems to go along with Mattel's philosophy [img]tongue.gif[/img] )

-Kathrine<hr /></blockquote>They use UPS, and UPS charges MUCH more to ship to those places. They get cut rate shipping because they have a HUGE contract with UPS that gets them reduced rates. Inclusion of any other countries would need a contract negotiation.

Plus Mattel doesn't even ship american BARBIES outside the US. With Barbie there is 2 differant lines, the "international" line and the US line even though they are ALL made in China. The international has extra packaging and labeling to meet the EU and other countries requirements.

It would also add yet another layer of testing and certifactions, because the EU is stricter on what is imported than Canada and the UK.
September 22nd, 2005, 07:34 PM
dornroeschen

Thanks GreyMyst for the explanation, but please do explain too why AG can ship to the UK - which is part of Europe and the EU - and not to the rest of the EU?

The whole UPS philosophy doesn't make any sense to me in this respect. Does AG ship to the UK because of the old connections when Felicity's story begins - when the US was still a part of the UK? AG also ships to Australia, which isn't part of the US either - or not yet?

It would be interesting to hear how AG ships to Australia. Rincewind could you let us know?

[ September 22, 2005 04:36 PM: Message edited by: Miki_ ]
September 22nd, 2005, 07:38 PM
aggirl479

OOH! Big news! Last night, my mom and I were going through the new AG catalog (I didn't get mine, but my grandma did, so she gave it to me [img]tongue.gif[/img] !), and my mom told me that back in May, before we went to AGPNY, she talked to a customer service person about AGP, and they said that after the new AGPLA opens, they will probably start work on an American Girl Place in Florida, or in that general area! HOORAY for all you Floridians! I got so mad at my mom for not telling me sooner! LOL! Of course, this is not official yet, but I would think that they would put an AGP down south. YAY!!! Too bad they're not going to put one in Pennsylvania, not with one up in New York [img]graemlins/cry.gif[/img] .
September 22nd, 2005, 07:53 PM
GreyMyst

Quote:

Originally posted by Miki_:
Thanks GreyMyst for the explanation, but please do explain too why AG can ship to the UK - which is part of Europe and the EU - and not to the rest of the EU?

The whole UPS philosophy doesn't make any sense to me in this respect. Does AG ship to the UK because of the old connections when Felicity's story begins - when the US was still a part of the UK? AG also ships to Australia, which isn't part of the US either - or not yet?

It would be interesting to hear how AG ships to Australia. Rincewind could you let us know?

[ September 22, 2005 04:36 PM: Message edited by: Miki_ ]

I'm almost sure the UK has differant rules because of the huge amount of commerce going back and forth from the US. An exemption or something. I'm not sure, I just know when I've shipped things the UK was MUCH easier and faster than the rest of Europe. AUSTRALIA I have no clue on, that makes no sense to me.
September 22nd, 2005, 09:06 PM
Kathrine

I understand shipping would be higher, BUT it would be the custumer who'd pay not AG.
I just figure that if I'm willing to pay for it, they should be willing to send it.
And as Miki said, if this is because of EU-laws it still doesn't explain why you can have things send to the UK. I think someone has to do some re-reading of EU-legislation this weekend....
-Kathrine
September 22nd, 2005, 09:18 PM
GreyMyst

Quote:

Originally posted by Kathrine:
I understand shipping would be higher, BUT it would be the custumer who'd pay not AG.
I just figure that if I'm willing to pay for it, they should be willing to send it.
And as Miki said, if this is because of EU-laws it still doesn't explain why you can have things send to the UK. I think someone has to do some re-reading of EU-legislation this weekend....
-Kathrine

EVERYONE would pay. Because of the UPS contract they get lower shipping rates. Include more countries, everyone's rates go up.

There are LOTS of factors relating to which countries they ship to.
September 23rd, 2005, 02:34 AM
aggirl479

*Bump*
September 23rd, 2005, 03:54 AM
Suzanneao

Here are some more ideas for American Girl's Product Devlopment Department:
1) A "points" program (A certain number of points per dollar spent for AG products, to be accumulated and redeemed on future purchases or for free shipping, etc.) -- Let us sign up for this and give us a Customer Number.
2) Make Felicity's new Meet outfit available separately.
3) Re-instate the Sweet Dreams Collections for the Historical Girls.
4) An Italian-American Historical Girl.
5) An Asian-American Historical Girl.
September 23rd, 2005, 03:20 PM
dornroeschen

Quote:

Originally posted by GreyMyst:

EVERYONE would pay. Because of the UPS contract they get lower shipping rates. Include more countries, everyone's rates go up...

Not necessarily, because other US companies that offer international shipment have completely different shipment rates for the rest of the world than for the US. I have used Barnes and Noble and the US amazon and they shipped to the rest of the EU. You might want to argue now that amazon has connections in Europe already - true, but Barnes and Noble hasn't. So there is no reason that the UK would have different treatment as the rest of the EU.

[ September 23, 2005 12:21 AM: Message edited by: Miki_ ]
October 2nd, 2005, 04:15 AM
aggirl479

Hehehe! *Bump!* [img]graemlins/devil.gif[/img]
October 2nd, 2005, 07:46 PM
Janie3082

There's a few things I'd like to see from AG. Of course, I'm with everyone saying they'd like Lissie's retired items to come back. She had so many wonderful accessories that were very important in her stories!

Lissie needs a brown church dress like the one mentioned in her Christmas story. I'd also like to see a work gown for her again, but one that looks like the illustrations in her books.

I think Kirsten needs her horse Blackie, and they could also use Polly as her little sister Britta and make a different crib for her. I would also like the idea of making her pet dog Caro, and also bringing back her retired things too.

That's all I can think of right now, but I may add something else later. [img]smile.gif[/img]
October 2nd, 2005, 10:24 PM
Katie148

Kirsten needs a covered wagon! Sam has a sleigh and Lissie has a carriage; Kirsten should have a wagon.

Sam needs her all black high button shoes.

One Asian AGT is not enough. We need an Asian historical!

a 1920's flapper girl historical would be awesome.

No more drastic changes to already existing characters. And yes, I am referring to the "blonding" of Elizabeth. [img]graemlins/whatever.gif[/img]

A huge Christmas catalog showing ALL the products! I'd rather have just one catalog that includes everything than four different catalogs throughout the holiday season that all show the same bits and pieces.
October 3rd, 2005, 12:17 AM
CasualAGFan

I know some of these are repeats, but:
-an Asian historical
-a Middle Eastern or East Indian historical or LE
-a Creole historical doll circa 1814
-a biracial historical
-high-button all-black boots for Samantha
-a 1960s African-American historical
October 3rd, 2005, 12:52 AM
Dancingfewl423

- More things for Kirsten and Josefina -> their collections REALLY need some fresh new items!
- More cultures and religions should be represented in both Historicals and LEs
- A bed for Nellie!
- Best friends all around!

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October 3rd, 2005, 01:17 AM
chrstnwmn7

I would wish for these:
A Bitty Baby charm for the club braclets.
A doll sized computer.
A book club with special offers and discounts.
Cheaper Beds...PLEASE!!! I don't believe a doll bed is worth over $100 especially one that is made out of white press-board instead of wood.
More glasses for the dolls.
More dolls with freckles.
The scenes again.
I loved the clothing for girls as well.
The 50's doll.
Definately a frequent buyer's club.
I love all of the extra accessories and outfits that are in the books. I would buy those in a heartbeat if they were produced.
I agree with the Large catalog...some customers don't have online access and sadly miss all AG has to offer.

HOPE you're reading this. [img]wink.gif[/img] [img]wink.gif[/img]

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