I bought my son a Knex Screamin Serpent Roller Coaster for Christmas
and cannot assemble it--annoyed with it, actually.  Do you know any
links of people who are selling a pre-assembled Knex Screamin Serpent
Roller Coaster that I can purchase?  If not, do you know any links who
will assemble mine if I ship it to them and then they can ship it back
to me for a construction fee for their time?
My name is Leslie Jacobson and my e-mail address is:
zj091194@aol.com

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Request for Question Clarification by spot_tippybuttons-ga on 31 Dec 2002 06:57 PST

Hi!

I have assembled this coaster myself, and I would highly recommended
*against* trying to have the coaster shipped by mail once assembled.
Not only is the coaster absolutely enormous once constructed (about 6
feet long... I can't imagine how much that would cost to ship), it is
also very difficult to move. It relies heavily on the base being on
the ground for support. While it is stable when on the ground, if you
attempt to lift it, it has a tendency to break apart. I was only able
to move ours by sliding several boards underneath and very carefully
transplanting it. It would almost surely shatter apart if you tried to
mail it.

Your best bet if you need help is to find a friendly neighbor who is
into playing with blocks and can help you assemble it at your home.
Barring that, you may try contacting your local hobby store (many
K'nex fans can be found at hobby stores) and seeing if there is
someone locally who would be willing to construct it. You might be
able to transport it safely by building it on a board and carefully
sliding it in the back of someone's truck. Considering the number of
people who are into K'nex, Legos, and the like, I'm sure you can find
some one in town who'd practically pay you to have a shot at it.

I'd also like to say, don't give up! It took myself and my kids nearly
three days to build it, but it was absolutely worth every last ounce
of effort. It is a fantastic coaster and loads of fun.

Good luck,

Spot

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Clarification of Question by lez-ga on 31 Dec 2002 09:59 PST

I am new to googles and I hope I am doing this right right now.  I got
the response but cannot find your clarify question.  I live in
Scranton, Pennsylvania.  Is there anyone here who can build this for
me?  No helpful friends or neighbors.  They think I am nuts and should
just return this toy.

Leslie

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Request for Question Clarification by spot_tippybuttons-ga on 31 Dec 2002 11:39 PST

Sorry for any confusion; I have no question per se. I just wanted to
make a recommendation from personal experience that you reconsider
sending the toy through the mail assembled as it would surely break
apart, and I'd hate to see you waste your money as shipping something
that big is sure to be expensive. Posting additional information as a
clarification allows me to share information that I think could be
helpful to you or other researchers without closing the question or
charging you for an incomplete answer.

Thank you for posting your location. That should be helpful to us in
looking for someone in your area who might be able to help you out.