Australian Myer Transformers Sale: Combiner Wars and Year of the Goat G2 Optimus
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Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 10th, 2015 @ 6:47am CDT
Posted by Rated X on June 10th, 2015 @ 4:48pm CDT
Posted by Lucky Logician on June 10th, 2015 @ 6:48pm CDT
Don't forget about conversion rates. $25 AUS is less than $20 USD (which isn't that much higher than the $17 most stores have them for.) Plus the extra shipping to that country compared to the US. Doesn't sound that over the top.Rated X wrote:$40 for a voyager? $25 for a deluxe ? Thats a sale ? How much is a pack of gum in Australia? 5 bucks ? Or is this crazy price gouging only done with toys ?
I want to know why the $100 difference on YotG Prime. $199 AUS is about $154 USD. (He normally sells for like $140 in the US) Why does it normally cost $100 extra?!?!
Posted by fenrir72 on June 10th, 2015 @ 7:13pm CDT
Lucky Logician wrote:Don't forget about conversion rates. $25 AUS is less than $20 USD (which isn't that much higher than the $17 most stores have them for.) Plus the extra shipping to that country compared to the US. Doesn't sound that over the top.Rated X wrote:$40 for a voyager? $25 for a deluxe ? Thats a sale ? How much is a pack of gum in Australia? 5 bucks ? Or is this crazy price gouging only done with toys ?
I want to know why the $100 difference on YotG Prime. $199 AUS is about $154 USD. (He normally sells for like $140 in the US) Why does it normally cost $100 extra?!?!
Taxes taxes and taxes bro'
Posted by Sabrblade on June 10th, 2015 @ 9:32pm CDT
One Australian dollar = 78 American cents.Rated X wrote:$40 for a voyager? $25 for a deluxe ? Thats a sale ? How much is a pack of gum in Australia? 5 bucks ? Or is this crazy price gouging only done with toys ?
$40 AUD = $31.05 USD
$25 AUD = $19.41 USD
Australia's only slightly higher than our U.S. prices. It's not that different from the hiked up Toys 'R' Us U.S. prices.
Posted by Burn on June 10th, 2015 @ 10:46pm CDT
Posted by megatronus on June 13th, 2015 @ 11:18am CDT
Shajaki posted this some time back, but I was just floored by how discounted this is:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11787&mode=retail
Also, is anyone else contemplating picking up MP-05G Gold Megatron from TFsource JUST for Reflector?
On the flip side, has anyone bought MP-05G and NOT want Reflector? Because I'll buy it.
Posted by shajaki on June 13th, 2015 @ 11:57am CDT
That Grim was so overpriced to begin with, and was subsequently dwarfed by the TT widespread reissue AND Hasbro's 2014 reissue.megatronus wrote:Shajaki posted this some time back, but I was just floored by how discounted this is:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11787&mode=retail
Also, is anyone else contemplating picking up MP-05G Gold Megatron from TFsource JUST for Reflector?
On the flip side, has anyone bought MP-05G and NOT want Reflector? Because I'll buy it.
As for Goldytron, I bought a MISB one from Lena on the cheap and it's pretty neat. Unfortunately it didn't come with a Reflector though, so I'm stuck hunting for one still
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 13th, 2015 @ 2:01pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on June 13th, 2015 @ 2:26pm CDT
Dunno. If there's someone who understands the business aspect of it, I'd like to hear a theory. I understand expensive shipping (its the fault of CP & USPS) but why not give the same codes to us?-Kanrabat- wrote:When will HTS finally make shipping reasonable for Canadians and make the sales codes WORK for us?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 13th, 2015 @ 5:05pm CDT
shajaki wrote:Dunno. If there's someone who understands the business aspect of it, I'd like to hear a theory. I understand expensive shipping (its the fault of CP & USPS) but why not give the same codes to us?-Kanrabat- wrote:When will HTS finally make shipping reasonable for Canadians and make the sales codes WORK for us?
Four our Canadian asses, HTS use FedEx by default. And it's 30$ minimum for a single Kreo. More expensive as you add stuff.
Posted by shajaki on June 13th, 2015 @ 5:20pm CDT
Whaaat? They won't even use USPS? That's $#@! irritating...-Kanrabat- wrote:Four our Canadian asses, HTS use FedEx by default. And it's 30$ minimum for a single Kreo. More expensive as you add stuff.shajaki wrote:Dunno. If there's someone who understands the business aspect of it, I'd like to hear a theory. I understand expensive shipping (its the fault of CP & USPS) but why not give the same codes to us?-Kanrabat- wrote:When will HTS finally make shipping reasonable for Canadians and make the sales codes WORK for us?
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on June 15th, 2015 @ 6:29pm CDT
shajaki wrote:Whaaat? They won't even use USPS? That's $#@! irritating...-Kanrabat- wrote:Four our Canadian asses, HTS use FedEx by default. And it's 30$ minimum for a single Kreo. More expensive as you add stuff.shajaki wrote:Dunno. If there's someone who understands the business aspect of it, I'd like to hear a theory. I understand expensive shipping (its the fault of CP & USPS) but why not give the same codes to us?-Kanrabat- wrote:When will HTS finally make shipping reasonable for Canadians and make the sales codes WORK for us?
Someone should complain to Hasbro about this
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 15th, 2015 @ 6:32pm CDT
LegendaryAntiHero wrote:shajaki wrote:Whaaat? They won't even use USPS? That's $#@! irritating...-Kanrabat- wrote:Four our Canadian asses, HTS use FedEx by default. And it's 30$ minimum for a single Kreo. More expensive as you add stuff.shajaki wrote:Dunno. If there's someone who understands the business aspect of it, I'd like to hear a theory. I understand expensive shipping (its the fault of CP & USPS) but why not give the same codes to us?-Kanrabat- wrote:When will HTS finally make shipping reasonable for Canadians and make the sales codes WORK for us?
Someone should complain to Hasbro about this
Trust me, I did. Several times. And they don't a fok.
Posted by ScottyP on June 16th, 2015 @ 10:46am CDT
megatronus wrote:Also, is anyone else contemplating picking up MP-05G Gold Megatron from TFsource JUST for Reflector?
Not just for it, but yeah I'm considering that one pretty seriously. It's exactly the kind of weird toy I need more of. Thanks for the link, had kind of forgotten about this one
Posted by megatronus on June 16th, 2015 @ 11:32am CDT
ScottyP wrote:megatronus wrote:Also, is anyone else contemplating picking up MP-05G Gold Megatron from TFsource JUST for Reflector?
Not just for it, but yeah I'm considering that one pretty seriously. It's exactly the kind of weird toy I need more of. Thanks for the link, had kind of forgotten about this one
No worries!
Posted by jay5 on June 16th, 2015 @ 11:37am CDT
Posted by megatronus on June 16th, 2015 @ 12:13pm CDT
jay5 wrote:"Non-transforming" basically removes any urge I'd have to get it just for Reflector.
It's a tiny die-cast Reflector, in the style of the non-transforming miniature Megatron gun that comes with MP Soundwave and Coronation Starscream. It's a neat little accessory; I see no issue here.
Posted by william-james88 on June 22nd, 2015 @ 12:56pm CDT
Posted by no-one on June 22nd, 2015 @ 1:12pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:This is random. TRU.ca has FOC Soundwave ... and at 20% off:
That is random. At first I was excited because I don't own that mold. Then I saw the price and thought, WTH. Then I saw the list price and it dawned me that I can't read. TRU.ca, not fah me
Posted by ScottyP on June 22nd, 2015 @ 3:03pm CDT
Posted by megatronus on June 22nd, 2015 @ 3:17pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:For the US Americans like me out there, the Platinum Edition AOE Autobots United set is $91 on HTS. Looks like they charge tax now though, that's a bummer. Maybe I just didn't notice it before and they've been doing that awhile. Still a darn good deal. $95 of retail figures for $91 with better decos.
If it's still in stock when I get home tonight, it's mine. Plus 15% coupon.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 22nd, 2015 @ 5:38pm CDT
http://www.yahobby.com/transformers-pla ... -4277.html
Optimus is 110$US + ship:
http://www.yahobby.com/transformers-pla ... -4276.html
Go there, and screw TrU!
Posted by william-james88 on June 22nd, 2015 @ 10:19pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:You inexplicably want the Butterscotch Platinum MP Soundwave, but understandably don't want to spend 240$CAN for it? Here's your chance, for 119$US plus shipping:
http://www.yahobby.com/transformers-pla ... -4277.html
Optimus is 110$US + ship:
http://www.yahobby.com/transformers-pla ... -4276.html
Go there, and screw TrU!
That means 135$ and 148$ respectively. With shipping, exchange and custom fees if they catch you, we still arent that better off, they will still cost close to 200$ cdn each.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 22nd, 2015 @ 10:54pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:You inexplicably want the Butterscotch Platinum MP Soundwave, but understandably don't want to spend 240$CAN for it? Here's your chance, for 119$US plus shipping:
http://www.yahobby.com/transformers-pla ... -4277.html
Optimus is 110$US + ship:
http://www.yahobby.com/transformers-pla ... -4276.html
Go there, and screw TrU!
That means 135$ and 148$ respectively. With shipping, exchange and custom fees if they catch you, we still arent that better off, they will still cost close to 200$ cdn each.
Based on TrU's "clearance" price where you just save around 30$ for each sets, the damn and unpredictable custom fees are the things that may kill the deal. Still, it came from China so there might me a chance...
Posted by Seibertron on June 29th, 2015 @ 1:42pm CDT
Posted by megatronus on June 29th, 2015 @ 1:44pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:Anyone know a hasbrotoyshop discount code or happen to have a 15% coupon or something? Pretty please!
I've been keeping an eye out for one as well...
What are you trying to buy?
Posted by Seibertron on June 29th, 2015 @ 1:46pm CDT
megatronus wrote:Seibertron wrote:Anyone know a hasbrotoyshop discount code or happen to have a 15% coupon or something? Pretty please!
I've been keeping an eye out for one as well...
What are you trying to buy?
I over sold one Rescue Bots Rescan Boulder in the Seibertron.com eBay Store sale this weekend and need to come up with one quick or have to refund the customer their money (which runs the risk of negative or neutral feedback, which I only received 2 neutrals in past year out of 1,613 feedback left for me in past year). I already wasted 2 hours going to the stores around me that usually have Rescue Bots figures but they're all sold out, which explains why the Rescue Bots Rescans figures have been selling so much in my store the past month.
Posted by no-one on June 29th, 2015 @ 2:29pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:Anyone know a hasbrotoyshop discount code or happen to have a 15% coupon or something? Pretty please!
I sent ya a PM, but they haven't left my outbox yet.
Posted by mooncake623 on June 29th, 2015 @ 3:33pm CDT
mooncake623 wrote:mooncake623 wrote:Anyone need a 15% off code PM me I might have one more you.
If anyone needs to order something please let me know ASAP before they're gone.
thanks,
Seibertron wrote:Anyone know a hasbrotoyshop discount code or happen to have a 15% coupon or something? Pretty please!
PM me
Posted by william-james88 on June 30th, 2015 @ 8:29am CDT
So if anyone wants to army build some G1 insecticons I guess this would be it. I still find it all freakishly expensive.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 30th, 2015 @ 4:29pm CDT
As for Optimus, I have G2 Lazer Prime and RID Scourge so I'm good. Beside, 175$ is still a stupid price.
Posted by no-one on July 2nd, 2015 @ 8:51am CDT
July 4th Free Standard Shipping
Free Standard Shipping on HasbroToyShop.com orders for sale on HasbroToyShop.com. Discount applies to pre-tax and pre-shipping amount. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer excludes purchases of HasbroToyShop.com exclusives and Gift Cards. Other exclusions may apply. Valid while supplies last. No rain checks. Not valid on previous orders. Offer may expire or be withdrawn without notice due to error, fraud, or unforeseen circumstances. Offer valid in U.S. only. Void where prohibited. Subject to terms and conditions of use and HasbroToyShop.com policies. Offer expires July 6, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
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This is a great opportunity to pick up any figures that you've been holding off on because of shipping cost.
Have a great weekend and remember to keep you optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the freshest news, the best galleries and the most engaging Transformer discussions around.
Posted by jay5 on July 3rd, 2015 @ 4:00pm CDT
Posted by megatronus on July 3rd, 2015 @ 4:19pm CDT
jay5 wrote:Do any of the major US etailers like BBTS or TFSource historically do discount codes for holidays like 4th of July?
Not really. Their sales are more seasonal, and when they are event based, they tend to be around conventions (with the exception of Black Friday).
Posted by no-one on July 5th, 2015 @ 8:19am CDT
Get out there and happy hunting!
And remember to keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the freshest news, the best galleries and the thriftiest savings on Transformers around.
Posted by no-one on July 5th, 2015 @ 2:18pm CDT
Posted by Hip-Hoptimus Rime on July 5th, 2015 @ 3:14pm CDT
Posted by no-one on July 5th, 2015 @ 3:59pm CDT
Hip-Hoptimus Rime wrote:I was about to pull the trigger on the full set of Defensor figs on HTS, but I can wait a week to see if they'll show up at Target. Ultra Magnus too.
Don't forget free shipping until the 6th.
Posted by YoungPrime on July 5th, 2015 @ 4:34pm CDT
Posted by no-one on July 5th, 2015 @ 4:43pm CDT
YoungPrime wrote:Is pre-ordering Devastator part of that?
Would be cool if he was. But as of right now, he still hasn't shown up to the pre-order party at HTS.
Posted by Va'al on July 7th, 2015 @ 12:55am CDT
Posted by Cyberpath on July 7th, 2015 @ 9:30am CDT
Lots of fan-made Transformers replacement/upgrade parts. (Just ordered these for Henkei Starscream, I dislike his stock guns.)
Posted by william-james88 on July 10th, 2015 @ 10:07pm CDT
That applies to both YOTG Optimus and the Insecticons:
http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=54119196
Personally, I used it for the AOE Construct Bot Dinoriders, which are 5$ cdn each (about 4$ US) so the second is only 2.50$ cdn.
Posted by Ironhidensh on July 11th, 2015 @ 6:12pm CDT
Posted by no-one on July 11th, 2015 @ 10:03pm CDT
I kinda saw this coming. Megs is running over at my local WMs. I was at a store that had 5 of each on the shelves and 3 cases on the cart.Ironhidensh wrote:Leader class Megatron on clearance at Walmart.
Posted by no-one on July 14th, 2015 @ 8:04am CDT
$10 off purchase of $50 or more at HasbroToyShop.com toward the purchase of products currently available on the site. Offer threshold based on pre-tax and pre-shipping amount. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Other exclusions may apply. Valid while supplies last. No rain checks. Not valid on previous orders. Offer may expire or be withdrawn without notice due to error, fraud, or unforeseen circumstances. Void where prohibited. Subject to terms and conditions of use and HasbroToyShop.com policies. Offer expires July 24, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
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Posted by Emerje on July 14th, 2015 @ 2:20pm CDT
On the plus side with this sale you can get all of the Protectobots (minus Groove who is sold out) for $75 and free shipping.
Emerje
Posted by shajaki on July 14th, 2015 @ 5:38pm CDT
Posted by megatronus on July 14th, 2015 @ 7:19pm CDT