 Shenanigans!, Almost got RTS OP today, left in disgust instead |
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 Jan 19 2012, 12:44 AM
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 Quyzbuk  Group: Supporter Posts: 12,945 Joined: 22-May 02 From: Toronto Member No.: 1,017 Faction: Autobot  |
So, I was at a toy store at one of the local malls earlier today, hoping that maybe they had some RTS Laser Optimus Primes left, and maybe-- just maybe-- they would be on sale.
Well, they had them, and they were... sort of. Before Christmas, I remember them being $19.99 each-- a bit jacked up, considering Perceptor and others from the same waves and/or size class were cheaper, like around $12-$13 bucks. And today, they were... $19.99. But on sale from $29.99, which I don't remember being the case before. I could be wrong, but I really don't remember any red "sale" stickers or other prices before Christmas, just "$19.99." The whole thing disgusted me so much that I just left without. --LBD "Nytetrayn" -------------------- |
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Jan 19 2012, 12:54 AM
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Group: Protoform Posts: 17 Joined: 13-January 12 Member No.: 15,116 Faction: Unicron's Spawn |
I just can't believe they are charging that much for them! Sure, years ago when the exchange rate was 35-45% I understand, but still? I passed it up at $9.99 a few months ago.
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Jan 19 2012, 01:14 AM
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 Yes, me. Me, me, me. Me too! Group: Supporter Posts: 25,164 Joined: 22-December 04 From: Huntington, WV Member No.: 5,666 Faction: Autobot |
Wow. That would piss me off too.
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Jan 19 2012, 01:26 AM
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 Novus ordo seclorum Group: Forum Moderator Posts: 41,347 Joined: 18-June 03 From: Westlake, OH Member No.: 3,012 Faction: RIBFIR |
No one over here, on the N.American Continent, should have to pay $30 USD for a Deluxe.
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Jan 19 2012, 01:38 AM
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 Group: Citizen Posts: 6,208 Joined: 21-July 09 Member No.: 12,682 Faction: Autobot |
QUOTE(LBD @ Jan 19 2012, 12:44 AM)  So, I was at a toy store at one of the local malls earlier today, hoping that maybe they had some RTS Laser Optimus Primes left, and maybe-- just maybe-- they would be on sale. Well, they had them, and they were... sort of. Before Christmas, I remember them being $19.99 each-- a bit jacked up, considering Perceptor and others from the same waves and/or size class were cheaper, like around $12-$13 bucks. And today, they were... $19.99. But on sale from $29.99, which I don't remember being the case before. I could be wrong, but I really don't remember any red "sale" stickers or other prices before Christmas, just "$19.99." The whole thing disgusted me so much that I just left without. --LBD "Nytetrayn" Check your GPS device. Make sure your local mall or the toy store isn't phase shifted with an Australian one. |
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Jan 19 2012, 01:39 AM
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QUOTE(Pennpenn @ Jan 19 2012, 02:38 PM) QUOTE(LBD @ Jan 19 2012, 12:44 AM) So, I was at a toy store at one of the local malls earlier today, hoping that maybe they had some RTS Laser Optimus Primes left, and maybe-- just maybe-- they would be on sale. Well, they had them, and they were... sort of. Before Christmas, I remember them being $19.99 each-- a bit jacked up, considering Perceptor and others from the same waves and/or size class were cheaper, like around $12-$13 bucks. And today, they were... $19.99. But on sale from $29.99, which I don't remember being the case before. I could be wrong, but I really don't remember any red "sale" stickers or other prices before Christmas, just "$19.99." The whole thing disgusted me so much that I just left without. --LBD "Nytetrayn" Check your GPS device. Make sure your local mall or the toy store isn't phase shifted with an Australian one. nothing like a wall of $30 scan series at TRU |
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Jan 19 2012, 01:44 AM
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 The Intellectual Savior of the Masses Group: Citizen Posts: 18,242 Joined: 24-August 02 Member No.: 1,385 Faction: Lesbian Ninja |
Man.
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Jan 19 2012, 01:46 AM
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 Group: Supporter Posts: 30,369 Joined: 2-July 03 From: The Heartland of America Member No.: 3,109 |
I would've bought one. When they stopped showing up around here, I didn't know yet that I would need one for the Battle Tanker armor.
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Jan 19 2012, 01:49 AM
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 Employee Vigilante Group: Citizen Posts: 27,405 Joined: 12-January 02 From: Columbus, OH Member No.: 245 Faction: RIRFIB |
QUOTE(Internet Jesus @ Jan 19 2012, 01:44 AM) Man. That's table-flip level dickery. (IMG:http://www.shortpacked.com/images/misc/denofthieves.jpg) -------------------- |
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Jan 19 2012, 01:51 AM
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The Intellectual Savior of the Masses Group: Citizen Posts: 18,242 Joined: 24-August 02 Member No.: 1,385 Faction: Lesbian Ninja |
Exactly. See? It's in the Bible.
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Jan 19 2012, 02:03 AM
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 Group: Citizen Posts: 749 Joined: 10-January 12 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 15,105 Faction: RIBFIR |
19.99$? Was it a Zellers?
The 29.99$ was probably a mistake in the system, you should go back & make a fuss about it at costumer service they might lower it to the actual price & give you an additional discount on top of that. |
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Jan 19 2012, 02:34 AM
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 But can I weaponize it? That's the important thing. Group: Supporter Posts: 17,239 Joined: 3-May 05 From: In my pants! Member No.: 6,473 Faction: Cannonball's Pirate Crew |
Could be possible that the sticker was put up there to make folks who didn't know any better think it was a big sale deal.
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Jan 19 2012, 02:42 AM
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 Feeling like myselves again. Group: Citizen Posts: 19,712 Joined: 17-January 03 From: Ontario Canada Member No.: 1,958 Faction: Decepticon |
remember the good old days when $30 got you Tm2 Megatron... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-screamer.gif)
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Jan 19 2012, 02:57 AM
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 Group: Citizen Posts: 2,032 Joined: 12-March 07 Member No.: 10,030 Faction: Autobot |
QUOTE(Wingus @ Jan 19 2012, 07:34 AM) Could be possible that the sticker was put up there to make folks who didn't know any better think it was a big sale deal. Usually the small print will imply that the item has been sold at that price for x number of days in other stores. Though... sold is probably a tad optimistic. Shelf-warmed is probably closer to the truth. Given that I live in the UK and I've never actually seen a laser Optimus on the pegs, I have to say my sympathy is strained. This post has been edited by TheTurnipKing: Jan 19 2012, 02:58 AM |
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Jan 19 2012, 04:46 AM
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Doubt them. Question them. Suspect them. Group: Citizen Posts: 40,896 Joined: 10-October 03 From: England Member No.: 3,679 |
QUOTE(TheTurnipKing @ Jan 19 2012, 07:57 AM) QUOTE(Wingus @ Jan 19 2012, 07:34 AM) Could be possible that the sticker was put up there to make folks who didn't know any better think it was a big sale deal. Usually the small print will imply that the item has been sold at that price for x number of days in other stores. Though... sold is probably a tad optimistic. Shelf-warmed is probably closer to the truth. Given that I live in the UK and I've never actually seen a laser Optimus on the pegs, I have to say my sympathy is strained. Wilkinsons had him. I picked one up from there along with Perceptor and Wreck-Gar. The one or two they had left did not stay around long in my local store. |
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Jan 19 2012, 04:52 AM
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 Tinja Nurtles. Group: Citizen Posts: 10,047 Joined: 26-June 02 Member No.: 1,143 |
QUOTE(Wingus @ Jan 19 2012, 02:34 AM) Could be possible that the sticker was put up there to make folks who didn't know any better think it was a big sale deal. I'm pretty sure Kay-Bee got in big trouble for pulling crap like that. M "You Know, Back When They Existed" Sipher -------------------- The ISLE OF RANGOON - Advantures in Learning and Sarcasm!
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Jan 19 2012, 05:21 AM
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 Myastur Mispellur Group: Citizen Posts: 12,124 Joined: 12-January 02 From: TF Count 900+ Member No.: 246 Faction: Free Agent |
I seen RTS OP at my Ross for 7 I thought everyone had him already
and Hastings has one or 2 for 12 bucks -------------------- Currently out of touch with reality watching tons of anime
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Jan 19 2012, 06:52 AM
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Yes, me. Me, me, me. Me too! Group: Supporter Posts: 25,164 Joined: 22-December 04 From: Huntington, WV Member No.: 5,666 Faction: Autobot |
QUOTE(Pennpenn @ Jan 19 2012, 01:38 AM) Check your GPS device. Make sure your local mall or the toy store isn't phase shifted with an Australian one. Heh heh! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-fire.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-ironhide.gif) -------------------- |
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Jan 19 2012, 08:37 AM
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Group: Retired Staff Posts: 2,186 Joined: 25-November 02 Member No.: 1,755 |
QUOTE(LBD @ Jan 19 2012, 12:44 AM) The whole thing disgusted me so much that I just left without. Left without what, paying? -------------------- "I am stronger than you know."
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Jan 19 2012, 11:40 AM
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 Cutsey - Wootsey, Timey - Wimey Group: Supporter Posts: 4,132 Joined: 26-December 01 From: Toronto Member No.: 143 Faction: Decepticon |
QUOTE(LBD @ Jan 19 2012, 12:44 AM) So, I was at a toy store at one of the local malls earlier today, hoping that maybe they had some RTS Laser Optimus Primes left, and maybe-- just maybe-- they would be on sale. Well, they had them, and they were... sort of. Before Christmas, I remember them being $19.99 each-- a bit jacked up, considering Perceptor and others from the same waves and/or size class were cheaper, like around $12-$13 bucks. And today, they were... $19.99. But on sale from $29.99, which I don't remember being the case before. I could be wrong, but I really don't remember any red "sale" stickers or other prices before Christmas, just "$19.99." The whole thing disgusted me so much that I just left without. --LBD "Nytetrayn" Let me guess, you were at the TOYS TOYS TOYS in Vaughan Mills Mall weren't you? I saw that RTS Op there too and also refused to pay that price for it. They problem with TTT is that they often price by character rather than by size assortment. Cuz on the same shelf right next to Prime were the other RTS deluxes all at $16.99, "on sale". But it's all good, cuz that's where I picked up my Animated Jetfire/Jetstorm 2 pack after Xmas. That's the beauty of TOYS TOYS TOYS, they grossly overprice their stuff when it's new so you can pass it up and get it "on sale" at what would be regular retail price 3-4 years later if you missed it! --------------------  When you collect MISB/OSC, you're not collecting figures you're collecting boxes! |
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