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Postby tigertracks 24 » Sat Aug 25, 2007 5:11 pm

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Autobot032 wrote:
Deluxe Class, Concept Camaro. (I edited the first post with this information. Can't believe I forgot to mention which version...


Thanks! :D
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Postby PrimeSuspect » Sat Aug 25, 2007 8:00 pm

If anyone can get me the WalMart Number for 20th Prime that'd be awesome.
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Postby JTKranix » Sat Aug 25, 2007 8:08 pm

PrimeSuspect wrote:If anyone can get me the WalMart Number for 20th Prime that'd be awesome.


000744329
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Postby Sherade » Sat Aug 25, 2007 8:21 pm

My tips:

-Always check the very back of shelves, and the tops. It's common that people will hide them for later.

-In understocked stores, ask if anyone can check in the back. If not, then don't push it, just check again another day.

-If you see the manager, ask about shipping dates. This is best applied in Toys R Us. Usually they'll have the info. I know the manager at my local TRU is a great guy, always knows.

-Check out-of-the-way stores, usually small toy stores.

-If you want a TF, and aren't picky, check local Flea Markets. I found mint G1s for dirt before. Now, boxes are no-shows usually, but it's usually the figure you want.

That's all. Not much, but a start.
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Postby ScottyP » Sun Aug 26, 2007 1:26 am

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KoH4711 wrote:And this is my personal rule... if I ever hear a kid in a store who is looking for something I have in my hands, I always give it up. This past Christmas, I snuck a Cybertron Soundwave to a mom after her son was upset they couldn't find it. She said it probably just made her son's Christmas, and that was worth more to me than having him on the shelf ever could be. (*end warm fuzzy moment*)


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Anyhow, I'd add:

- If you're serious about finding something, check regularly. Once a week does not cut it.

- For anyone in a medium size city like the one I'm in (or big one, this probably applies too), go to the next town over that's a little bit out there. You're more likely to find good stock, and in the case of Raleigh, hey, the scalpers don't wanna drive all the way out to Fuquay XD
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Postby Autobot032 » Sun Aug 26, 2007 5:20 am

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PrimeSuspect wrote:If anyone can get me the WalMart Number for 20th Prime that'd be awesome.


000744329


JT, can you get the Wal-Mart number and the UPC for Masterpiece Starscream? Please? Thanks in advance.
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Postby Fortress_Maximus » Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:06 am

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This is a great thread guys. Thanks.

Just wish there is a way we could block this from hoarders and scalpers. :???:
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Postby JTKranix » Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:19 am

Autobot032 wrote:
JTKranix wrote:
PrimeSuspect wrote:If anyone can get me the WalMart Number for 20th Prime that'd be awesome.


000744329


JT, can you get the Wal-Mart number and the UPC for Masterpiece Starscream? Please? Thanks in advance.


If I can find it, I'll post it for sure.
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Postby tigertracks 24 » Sun Aug 26, 2007 12:38 pm

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Fortress_Maximus wrote:This is a great thread guys. Thanks.

Just wish there is a way we could block this from hoarders and scalpers. :???:


Meh, it's a service for anyone with the gumption to use it. We can't limit it to those that 'we think' are not going to use it for personal gain, cause that's all of us! Just different levels. :-?
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Postby Optimus Frimal » Sun Aug 26, 2007 2:37 pm

Aargh! Never jump into a store and scream 'Ye be boarded maties, hand over yer treasures, yer woman and yer rum!' That be thar biggest tip that I be able to hand along, as thar stores be rather fond of their rum Aargh!
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