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Steal of a Deal: Sales and Discounts at Online Retail and Brick-and-Mortar Stores

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Postby o.supreme » Thu Mar 22, 2018 10:20 am

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Different distribution centers? :???: Heck I even got a single Blu-Ray one time in a box that was like 12X12X16 lol...such a waste.
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Postby Relic0037 » Thu Mar 22, 2018 12:59 pm

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o.supreme wrote:Different distribution centers? :???: Heck I even got a single Blu-Ray one time in a box that was like 12X12X16 lol...such a waste.

I think it may depend on the DC it comes from or maybe the individual packaging the order. I most often remember having my orders arrive in a box, but the condition of the card can vary. Sometimes a figure will come to me with the card/ box in pristine condition & other times it will look like they sat on the figure while they were taping one side of the box together.
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Postby Relic0037 » Thu Mar 22, 2018 5:20 pm

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Amazon has the POTP Wave 2 Deluxes back in stock. Rippersnapper & Sludge are available for purchase at the price of $16.99. Blackwing & Snarl are also $16.99 showing an in stock date of March 24. The one catch is it doesn't look like Moonracer is on sale right now.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=nb_s ... Q39D4QJFLH
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Postby TF-fan kev777 » Thu Mar 22, 2018 9:00 pm

Relic0037 wrote:Amazon has the POTP Wave 2 Deluxes back in stock. Rippersnapper & Sludge are available for purchase at the price of $16.99. Blackwing & Snarl are also $16.99 showing an in stock date of March 24. The one catch is it doesn't look like Moonracer is on sale right now.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=nb_s ... Q39D4QJFLH


FYI - It isn't really a case of on sale, versus not on sale. Amazon's regular price for the PotP deluxes is $16.99. The ones that are showing up higher, are sold by other sellers, which means that Amazon itself is out of stock. That is why the price seems to fluctuate so much. When Amazon gets some in stock, the listing will default to Amazon as the seller at their price. As soon as they are out of stock, it will usually default to whatever other seller has the lowest price.
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Steal of a Deal: 15% off All Ebay Purchases Until 11:00pm Eastern March 27th

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Ebay is at it once again, bringing us a new day and a new deal! Today's special offer is a chance to make an eBay order and get 15% off the whole order. This deal can only be used once, but it can be used on multiple items paid for at the same time, as yours truly was able to prove by just using said coupon.

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Postby Nathaniel Prime » Wed Mar 28, 2018 12:01 am

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Just when I gave up on buying my figures from eBay... I'm really tempted to try it one more time though.
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Postby Relic0037 » Thu Mar 29, 2018 1:04 pm

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Relic0037 wrote:Looks like POTP Deluxes are on sale at Target for $14.99 through 3/24.


As I would expect, now that the sale is over, my local Target had all the Wave 2 Deluxes (except Moonracer) which I purchased on Amazon last week. Maybe if I'm lucky the Walmart I'm heading to next will have the Prime Masters or Voyagers.
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Re: Steal of a Deal: Sales and Discounts at Online Retail and Brick-and-Mortar Stores

Postby hushed » Thu Mar 29, 2018 1:53 pm

Target weekly ad has $10 off $50 and $25 off $100 on Toys. Works on Transformers.

https://weeklyad.target.com/promotions? ... 318&page=7
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Steal of a Deal: $10 off $50 and $25 off $100 on Toys in Store With Coupon

Postby WreckerJack » Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:32 pm

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Thanks to fellow Seibertronian, hushed we have news that Target is having $10 off $50 purchases and $25 off $100 purchases with a coupon. You can find the coupons here or on their circular in person. (A circular is their weekly newspaper and coupon book.) We have added the terms and conditions to both coupons below so that you can better understand the deals. Please note these deals may vary by store. Happy hunting.

$10 off coupon
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Find this coupon in the Target app or text TOY10 to TARGET (827438).
Excludes infant toys (0-12 months), video games, LEGO, WellieWishers, Exploding Kittens, Cards Against Humanity & Joking Hazard. Category Coupon. Limit one coupon/offer per guest, purchase total must be met for each coupon/offer individually. Void if copied, scanned, altered, transferred, purchased, sold or prohibited by law. Quantities limited; no rain checks. Item(s) may not be available at all stores. Promo code may not be applied to previous orders. Gift cards and tax will not be included in determining purchase total. No cash value. Offer valid at Target or Target.com; no promo code required. Message and data rates may apply. One message per request. http://target.com/terms for Terms and Conditions; http://target.com/privacy for Privacy Policy


$25 off coupon
Toys and games purchase of $100 or more


Find this coupon in the Target app or text TOY25 to TARGET (827438).
Excludes infant toys (0-12 months), video games, LEGO, WellieWishers, Exploding Kittens, Cards Against Humanity & Joking Hazard. Category Coupon. Limit one coupon/offer per guest, purchase total must be met for each coupon/offer individually. Void if copied, scanned, altered, transferred, purchased, sold or prohibited by law. Quantities limited; no rain checks. Item(s) may not be available at all stores. Promo code may not be applied to previous orders. Gift cards and tax will not be included in determining purchase total. No cash value. Offer valid at Target or Target.com; no promo code required. Message and data rates may apply. One message per request. http://target.com/terms for Terms and Conditions; http://target.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.
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Postby Relic0037 » Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:44 pm

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WreckerJack wrote:Thanks to fellow Seibertronian, hushed we have news that Target is having $10 off $50 purchases and $25 off $100 purchases with a coupon. You can find the coupons here or on their circular in person. (A circular is their weekly newspaper and coupon book.) We have added the terms and conditions to both coupons below so that you can better understand the deals. Please note these deals may vary by store. Happy hunting.

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$25 off coupon
Toys and games purchase of $100 or more


Find this coupon in the Target app or text TOY25 to TARGET (827438).
Excludes infant toys (0-12 months), video games, LEGO, WellieWishers, Exploding Kittens, Cards Against Humanity & Joking Hazard. Category Coupon. Limit one coupon/offer per guest, purchase total must be met for each coupon/offer individually. Void if copied, scanned, altered, transferred, purchased, sold or prohibited by law. Quantities limited; no rain checks. Item(s) may not be available at all stores. Promo code may not be applied to previous orders. Gift cards and tax will not be included in determining purchase total. No cash value. Offer valid at Target or Target.com; no promo code required. Message and data rates may apply. One message per request. http://target.com/terms for Terms and Conditions; http://target.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.


Looks like you won't find any POTP on their website. I just see some leftover Last Knight, Titans Return, & some Playschool offerings.
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Postby spiderbob007 » Thu Mar 29, 2018 7:41 pm

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Picked up Rippersnapper, Snarl and Sludge for $2 off each plus the $10 off.
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Postby WreckerJack » Thu Mar 29, 2018 8:19 pm

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If I were in charge of Target I would improve the website and in store stock now that TRU is out of the game.
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Postby william-james88 » Fri Mar 30, 2018 9:46 pm

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pretty cray deals on amazon right now

giant 1 step dragonstorm at 72% off

https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Kni ... B01N1838T9

Knight Armour Hound at 43% off

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Postby MightyMagnus78 » Sat Mar 31, 2018 9:42 am

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Postby Hip-Hoptimus Rime » Sat Mar 31, 2018 2:14 pm

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william-james88 wrote:Knight Armour Hound at 43% off

https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Tur ... B01M0PXMUB


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Steal of a Deal: 25% off a Single Item on HasbroToyShop With Promo Code!

Postby WreckerJack » Sat Mar 31, 2018 6:14 pm

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Thanks to the watchful eye of Generation1 we now know what you can get 25% off one item on HasbroToyShop.com. You need to use the discount code FULLMOON and this offer will last until March 31, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. ET. If you would rather have free shipping and 15% off there is a second promo code EASTER2018 it only works on select items from the Easter basket favorites section. These offers cannot be combined so you may want to take a moment to decide which will save you more. We shall post the terms and conditions for each code below so that you can make the best decision.

PROMOTION: 25% off one item
25% off one single item at checkout on HasbroToyShop.com on March 31, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. ET. With promo code FULLMOON. Discount applies to pre-tax and pre-shipping amount. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Excludes HasbroToyShop.com exclusives and gift cards. While supplies last. No rain checks. Not valid on previous orders. Subject to terms and conditions of use and HasbroToyShop.com policies. ©2018 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.


PROMOTION: 15% off and free shipping on all items in the Easter Basket Favorites category
15% off most products currently for sale in the Easter Basket category on HasbroToyShop.com through April 1, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. ET. with promo code EASTER2018. Discount applies to pre-tax and pre-shipping amount. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Excludes HasbroToyShop.com exclusives and gift cards. While supplies last. No rain checks. Not valid on previous orders. Subject to terms and conditions of use and HasbroToyShop.com policies. ©2018 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

Free standard shipping on most products currently for sale in the Easter Basket category on HasbroToyShop.com through April 1, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. ET. with promo code EASTER2018. Discount applies to pre-tax and pre-shipping amount. Offer excludes purchases of HasbroToyShop.com exclusives. Other exclusions may apply. No rain checks. Not valid on previous orders. Offer valid in continental U.S. only. Subject to terms and conditions of use and HasbroToyShop.com policies. ©2018 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved
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Postby DeathReviews » Sun Apr 01, 2018 10:18 am

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WreckerJack wrote:Thanks to the watchful eye of Generation1 we now know what you can get 25% off one item on HasbroToyShop.com. You need to use the discount code FULLMOON and this offer will last until March 31, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. ET. If you would rather have free shipping and 15% off there is a second promo code EASTER2018 it only works on select items from the Easter basket favorites section. These offers cannot be combined so you may want to take a moment to decide which will save you more. We shall post the terms and conditions for each code below so that you can make the best decision.

PROMOTION: 25% off one item
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PROMOTION: 15% off and free shipping on all items in the Easter Basket Favorites category
15% off most products currently for sale in the Easter Basket category on HasbroToyShop.com through April 1, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. ET. with promo code EASTER2018. Discount applies to pre-tax and pre-shipping amount. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Excludes HasbroToyShop.com exclusives and gift cards. While supplies last. No rain checks. Not valid on previous orders. Subject to terms and conditions of use and HasbroToyShop.com policies. ©2018 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

Free standard shipping on most products currently for sale in the Easter Basket category on HasbroToyShop.com through April 1, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. ET. with promo code EASTER2018. Discount applies to pre-tax and pre-shipping amount. Offer excludes purchases of HasbroToyShop.com exclusives. Other exclusions may apply. No rain checks. Not valid on previous orders. Offer valid in continental U.S. only. Subject to terms and conditions of use and HasbroToyShop.com policies. ©2018 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved


Which would be great, if they had any of the new PotP figures, or indeed any Transformers that we didn't have already....
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Re: Steal of a Deal: 25% off a Single Item on HasbroToyShop With Promo Code!

Postby WreckerJack » Sun Apr 01, 2018 5:20 pm

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DeathReviews wrote:Which would be great, if they had any of the new PotP figures, or indeed any Transformers that we didn't have already....


I agree that HTS needs to step their game up in terms of giving us what we want on time. Hasbro needs to take charge so that they don't miss out on making sales. IIRC HTS is run by someone else with Hasbro's permission. Seems like red tape isn't doing to toy industry any good as of late. But maybe it's just me being grumpy.

Either way let's hope these sales are their way of making room for some new stuff.
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Postby Flashwave » Sun Apr 01, 2018 10:48 pm

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DeathReviews wrote:Which would be great, if they had any of the new PotP figures, or indeed any Transformers that we didn't have already....


I agree that HTS needs to step their game up in terms of giving us what we want on time. Hasbro needs to take charge so that they don't miss out on making sales. IIRC HTS is run by someone else with Hasbro's permission. Seems like red tape isn't doing to toy industry any good as of late. But maybe it's just me being grumpy.

Either way let's hope these sales are their way of making room for some new stuff.

Its not that simple. If Hasbro starts prioritizing its own outlet, they risk "offending" (and thats an overused word in this day and age, and not a fully correct one) their main customers:WalMart,Target, Meijer, etc. Why would we go to those stores if we can go straight to the source? In the grand scheme of things, Transformers sales isnt much, but why should a major retailer support a toy company that can and will undercut the retailer's sales? Its just not good business, especially in a digital sales economy. So as a way to serve the fandoms, Hasbro has an online presencr, but in order to appease their biggest spenders, the wevsite is lightly stocked, and/or stocked last, after all other retail orders have gone out.
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Re: Steal of a Deal: Sales and Discounts at Online Retail and Brick-and-Mortar Stores

Postby william-james88 » Sun Apr 01, 2018 11:25 pm

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We really shouldnt apply the rules of standard retail to HTS. They arent trying to compete with others, they just have a platform to either sell whatever products have not been ordered by retailers or hype a particular product (ie, Studio Series, Grotusque). They dont care if they "might" get extra revenue from this, a front end retail outlet is costly to maintain (thus, not worth it) and they instead prioritize the bulk orders from retailers, dealing in bigger transactions using their already familiar logistics.
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Postby WreckerJack » Mon Apr 02, 2018 1:43 am

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I understand those concerns, but looking at LEGO they always have great stock on their site and in their stores yet their sets are well stocked in brick and mortar stores (pardon the pun). I just don't see why other brands don't follow that model because it is really great.
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Postby william-james88 » Mon Apr 02, 2018 6:54 am

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WreckerJack wrote:I understand those concerns, but looking at LEGO they always have great stock on their site and in their stores yet their sets are well stocked in brick and mortar stores (pardon the pun). I just don't see why other brands don't follow that model because it is really great.

Apple does as well.
The reason others don't is because this is all very costly and may not be worth it for many. It works for Lego due to the fact that manufacture is fully automated and they have less product to focus on (as does Apple) and they have many high priced items (as does Apple). Hasbro has a ton of low priced products, so you need more effort maintaining stock and manufacturing to adjust to demand while making less revenue. These different product types and company strategies, what works for one can easily be disadvantageous to another.
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Re: Steal of a Deal: Sales and Discounts at Online Retail and Brick-and-Mortar Stores

Postby Cobotron » Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:31 am

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Isn't HTS inventory akin to "Factory Seconds", or over run? Meaning, all their overflow product that wasn't picked up by the major retailers is dumped there. I thought HTS was Hasbro's factory outlet.
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Re: Steal of a Deal: Sales and Discounts at Online Retail and Brick-and-Mortar Stores

Postby o.supreme » Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:37 am

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Its odd. I've always thought of HTS as a premiere first-run site, made especially for fans who don't have access to a lot of B&M stores nearby. But the more I look at it, the more it seems to be a dumping ground, or place to sell perceived overstock, especially with respect to leftover convention exclusives (though they do sell quickly). But then again, wave 1 of PotP did appear at the same time they appeared at most B&M, and often at a better price, so I have no idea...
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