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

PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 8:20 pm
by shajaki
HEY EVERYONE! :grin:

i want to start a thread where people can post listings that are either sales or just really good deals. though id like to leave ebay out of it, since the amount of listings could be endless. for example! when BBTS has their "one day sales" or when i recently saw chimung had a reissue ultra magnus for $39.90! things like that!

ill add stuff when i see it, and everyone feel free to post their findings! ill kick it off with some ultra magni!

Commemorative Reissue Ultra Magnus from Chimung $39.90

TFCC Ultra Mammoth at tfsource $60.00

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:07 pm
by william-james88
Does this count for this thread?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-Human-Alliance-Autobot-JAZZ-Toy-Action-Figure-NEW-IN-BOX-/261287069471?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3cd5ec471f
There has been an influx of Human Alliance Jazz in the east in China and Australia apparently. So they go as low as 30$ US new. 156 have already been sold.

This happened back in 2009 as well where people were worried about knock offs but it had checked out ok:http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=16467

Let me know if this is a knock off or not so that I do not contribute to the scam by posting it here. But so far it seems legit.

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:14 pm
by shajaki
something like that, based on the past i would just assume is a KO. especially with that amount of stock...

also this thread could get bogged down pretty fast with ebay listings. lets stick to web stores :)

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 3:09 am
by craggy
yeah, Peaugh tweeted about Ultra Mammoth's price drop and I went and added him to my TFSource stack as soon as I could. Shipped the order...then realised there was a whole big sale on. :sad:

thankfully, this time nothing that I'd already bought recently was reduced heavily. And...


I dunno if anyone else was interested in the TF Go! Samurai Team combiner guys, but in the TFSource sale, the police car Kenzan was down to $50, and Ganou and Jinbu were down to $35 each. I'd passed on these before due to the pricing. Had the gift-set on pre-order before T/T cancelled it. This was the perfect excuse for me to get them, and they're currently en route.

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 3:15 am
by fenrir72
amiami had a limited sale once on Encore 20A at 47% off. Turns out, it was their last stock which I purchased.

Too bad sales like this type is getting to be an exception and not the rule as TFs, especially the Generations stuff keep getting sold out.

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2014 5:30 pm
by shajaki
just when i thought the BBTS one day sales were done, we have some new TF's!

Cybertron Con 2013 MP Grimlock, Henkei Jetfire, and Shockwave's Laboratory

chimung has a "may special" on the reissued set of FP munitioner and explorer 2-pack for $119.90

and also just a heads up for anyone still looking for a PE warden, he's back in stock at robotkingdom for $129.90, which from what ive seen is the cheapest on the web. and if you dont have him, go get him!

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Wed May 07, 2014 9:15 am
by SJ21
I just ordered TFCC Breakdown for $39.99 from TFSource. I guess i need to change my sig!

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Wed May 07, 2014 1:43 pm
by mooncake623
Well if you live in Canada you can pre order MP Grimlock here

http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=33829756

tried but they don't ship to the US.

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Wed May 07, 2014 1:45 pm
by mooncake623
Really thought about the Ultra Mammoth for a while, but it's not out of stock. oh well.

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Wed May 07, 2014 2:41 pm
by craggy
mooncake623 wrote:Really thought about the Ultra Mammoth for a while, but it's not out of stock. oh well.

if you see him cheap again, I recommend him. Alt mode looks nice, and has them tusk and trunk gimmicks which are good for a giggle, and the bot is quite quite sexy. Kibble-tastic but then I guess you've already noticed that.

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Wed May 07, 2014 3:02 pm
by mooncake623
craggy wrote:
mooncake623 wrote:Really thought about the Ultra Mammoth for a while, but it's not out of stock. oh well.

if you see him cheap again, I recommend him. Alt mode looks nice, and has them tusk and trunk gimmicks which are good for a giggle, and the bot is quite quite sexy. Kibble-tastic but then I guess you've already noticed that.



I would've had an easier decision and brought him if I didn't already own the Big Convoy version and the Nemesis version.
I'm actually really looking for the Black Big Convoy version as I collect Black primes. =/ Saw a few on Ebay for like 200 but I couldn't pull the trigger. Esp since they're missing missiles.

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Wed May 07, 2014 5:09 pm
by craggy
ah I see. I didn't own any version of the toy prior to Magnus. Made it an easy buy.

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Wed May 07, 2014 5:44 pm
by shajaki
craggy wrote:
mooncake623 wrote:Really thought about the Ultra Mammoth for a while, but it's not out of stock. oh well.

if you see him cheap again, I recommend him. Alt mode looks nice, and has them tusk and trunk gimmicks which are good for a giggle, and the bot is quite quite sexy. Kibble-tastic but then I guess you've already noticed that.
ugh i know... i was on the fence about the mammoth too. great price and i like the mold already, but y'know. priorities got in the way. if i ever see him again for a price like that ill pounce.

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Sat May 10, 2014 6:40 pm
by shajaki
heres a couple new ones!

Transformers: Prime, Dark Guard Optimus Prime $54 at ToyArena

BBTS sold out of the dark prime during one of their last sales, so its nice to see he can still be found for a good price.

Impossible Toys "Going Out of Business Sale" at BBTS

heh... uuhhmmm... i cant say i even like these figures (as a whole anyways). i loves me some tetra jets, but the bot modes look like playschool toys. but to be honest, for the price of the full set and leaving them in jet mode, i considered it. maybe if i had more expendable income :P

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Wed May 14, 2014 8:58 am
by shajaki
anyone looking for a sixshot? heres an extra shiny one!

Asia Metallic Reissue Sixshot $119.99 at ToyDojo!

im not sure if this figures lack of movement is because of peoples dislike of chrome, but i have this figure and love it. if you dont own a sixshot this price cant be beat!

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Wed May 14, 2014 4:33 pm
by Diem
I guess TFCC is clearing out the last of its BotCon souvenir sets:

https://www.toyarama.com/store/transformers-clerance-c11.php?page=1

Despite the slightly dodgy headsculpt on Animated Cheetor that's a good price. And $46.00 isn't a bad price for a non-exclusive Voyager and Deluxe 2-pack nowadays.

I guess everyone hates Depth Charge as much as I do though, for it to be that price.

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Wed May 14, 2014 6:52 pm
by shajaki
Diem wrote:I guess TFCC is clearing out the last of its BotCon souvenir sets:

https://www.toyarama.com/store/transformers-clerance-c11.php?page=1

Despite the slightly dodgy headsculpt on Animated Cheetor that's a good price. And $46.00 isn't a bad price for a non-exclusive Voyager and Deluxe 2-pack nowadays.

I guess everyone hates Depth Charge as much as I do though, for it to be that price.
you hated tfcc depthcharge? blasphemer!

its a good sale... and i would totally buy that cheetor if it werent for the $60 canadian tfcc membership.

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:43 pm
by shajaki
hey everyone! heres a few updates!

everyone remember that crazy dragon train optimus prime? its so odd i kinda want it... and im further compelled when its not MSRP lol.
Transformers Go - G26 - Optimus Prime EX Triple Changer for $40 at TFSource.

i can account for the con reissue of classics/henkei jetfire. its pretty nice. unless youve all cast aside your jetfires for the upcoming leader class, i reccomend the united'y shiney jetfire.
Henkei Jetfire - Cybertron Con 2013 Exclusive at TFSource for $49.95

BBTS has a similar sale on the con jetfire!
Cybertron Con 2013 Henkei Jetfire Exclusive for $49.99

also from BBTS is the shattered glass version of the optimus prime knight morpher. you can get him with or without the renderform axe, which is really kickass. im not a SG fan, but im familiar with the mold and its pretty solid. check them out!
KM-01X Knight Morpher Commander-X for $69.99

KM-01X Knight Morpher Commander-X with Green Axe Add-On for $89.99

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:39 am
by shajaki
BOTCON 2014 figures from chimung! granted its only 3 figures, but theyre amazing prices!

up first is flamewar @ $69.90 which is probably the best deal of the bunch. comparative prices (BBTS, TFsource, and ebay) are sitting around $120!

next up is devcon @ $69.90, which is also a pretty good deal. seperate devcons arent listed in stores, and ebay prices him around 80-100 bucks.

and finally we have cannonball @ 49.90 which is nothing special. but if you want one and youre already buying from chimung you should go for it!

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 7:50 pm
by -Kanrabat-
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Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 2:23 pm
by shajaki
evryone should head over to BBTS and check out their current sale! heres a few i though were especially noteworthy ;)

first and most importantly, Encore: #23 Fortress Maximus for $239.99! its not the lowest he's ever been (i got mine last sale for 10 bucks cheaper) but its close enough. stop passing on this guy! you need him!

if you like sharkticons, grab some IG-TF005 Shark Three Pack for $79.99! i originally passed on these just cause i wanted to spend my money on other things, but ill be getting them this time.

get on the throttlebots trolly with TW-T02 Aurora - Gestalt Part 2 for $34.99! i can attest to this being a great figure (and line in general). if you grab him at this price and they reissue grind rod then youre set!

fill up your classics display with Henkei Classic Autobot Specialists Three Pack Ironhide, Hound, Mirage and Henkei Classic Decepticon Specialists Three Pack Galvatron, Octane, Astrotrain for $99.99 each! not a crazy discount, but these sets dont usually go lower than this.

if you like diaclone homages then go grab a Magnificus Exclusive for $69.99! personally ill be passing on this until i find him a liiiitle bit cheaper.

i know hes been elsewhere for the same sale price, but once again if you want the classics jetfire mold then get a Cybertron Con 2013 Henkei Jetfire Exclusive for $49.99! this is an amazing price not just because its an exclusive, but any version of this mold will cost you this much or more.

up next, is something that makes me upset cause i didnt wait. heres the Botcon Machine Wars: Termination Boxed Set (2013) for $249.99! or get them loose for 199.99! why am i upset? i bought obsidian and strika loose. then the rest. now im hunting for the box. at the end of the day ill probably end up spending retail or more. its a great set, so dont make the same mistake as me!

lastly is a group of TFCC exclusives:
Transformers 2012 Subscription Figure - Breakdown for $39.99
Transformers 2012 Subscription Figure - Ultra Mammoth for $69.99
Transformers 2012 Subscription Figure - Circuit for $24.99
Transformers 2012 Subscription Figure - Slipstream for $64.99
im pretty sore of missing TFsource's $60 ultra mammoth sale, and this is close enough that ill probably grab him.

happy hunting everyone!

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:59 pm
by triKlops
@shajaki
Thanks for the heads up about the Machine Wars box set; got my order in a lil while ago.
Hope to see more great finds on this thread!

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 5:59 am
by shajaki
triKlops wrote:@shajaki
Thanks for the heads up about the Machine Wars box set; got my order in a lil while ago.
Hope to see more great finds on this thread!
hey no problem! im just glad to see people are getting some use out of this thread ;)

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 9:24 am
by shajaki
hey! found a few new things (kinda out of left field too) from chimung thats mostly TFCC items. nice prices but dont seem to have tech specs. check em out!

Transformers Collector's Club TFCC 2011 Shattered Glass Thunder for $49.90!

Transformers Collector's Club TFCC 2014 BotCon Slipstream for $49.90!

THIS YEARS SECRET TFCC FIGURE... (spoilers)... for $59.90!

Transformers Collector's Club TFCC 2014 BotCon Rewind(Black) for $59.90!

those last two arent really "steals"... but oh well. theres a few more botcon 2014 figures listed as well if youre interested. and tech specs or not, ill be grabbing a slipstream for myself at that price ;)

Re: Steal of a Deal: Web Store Sales!

PostPosted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 9:32 pm
by shajaki
holy! ill tell ya... this was NOT featured on the main page! check what i found just random browsing....

Takara Transformers Encore 20A Devastator Animation Version for only $69.90!

i have this set. and it was so nice i even said i wanted a second... i just might do it now!