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Post by Chewdeezy on Mar 27, 2011 14:51:20 GMT -5
Just bought Natalya and it rang up $11.89 before tax? Is this price just for CA?
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Post by PenguinDeluxe on Mar 27, 2011 14:52:18 GMT -5
Just bought Natalya and it rang up $11.89 before tax? Is this price just for CA? I just got back from Target, and returned a basic figure, it was $9.89 before tax. Might just be that local area. Watching Price is Right for years has told me everything is much more expensive in CA  |
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Post by Chewdeezy on Mar 27, 2011 15:00:27 GMT -5
Lol yea, everything is more expensive here. Basics will cost as much as elites soon.
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Post by bkbrawler on Mar 27, 2011 19:06:19 GMT -5
Lol yea, everything is more expensive here. Basics will cost as much as elites soon. As of today Mattel is pricing basic figs to be sold at $9.99 at all of the major retailers. If prices are climbing past this price it is the retailers taking the additional margin not Mattel. Once we set prices for the year they hold for that year. |
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Post by Chewdeezy on Mar 27, 2011 19:20:17 GMT -5
Oh, that's good to know! Do you think the price Mattel sets will be higher next year? I guess the only good thing from this is that Target knows WWE figs are selling so they want to capitalize on the opportunity.  Lol yea, everything is more expensive here. Basics will cost as much as elites soon. As of today Mattel is pricing basic figs to be sold at $9.99 at all of the major retailers. If prices are climbing past this price it is the retailers taking the additional margin not Mattel. Once we set prices for the year they hold for that year. |
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Post by "Original Broski" jonjon535353 on Mar 27, 2011 22:14:17 GMT -5
Yes I would like to know what the prediction is for next year. Will prices remain the same? Specifically for the Elite/Legend/DM Lines?
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Post by LaParka on Mar 27, 2011 22:56:48 GMT -5
My target is 11.89, TRU is 13.99, Kmart is 9.99
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Post by Juicedmachine on Mar 27, 2011 23:11:22 GMT -5
Lol yea, everything is more expensive here. Basics will cost as much as elites soon. That sucks and it might get to the point where we will have to do pick ups here in the states for you and mail them to you guys. |
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Post by bkbrawler on Mar 31, 2011 10:41:40 GMT -5
Oh, that's good to know! Do you think the price Mattel sets will be higher next year? I guess the only good thing from this is that Target knows WWE figs are selling so they want to capitalize on the opportunity. As of today Mattel is pricing basic figs to be sold at $9.99 at all of the major retailers. If prices are climbing past this price it is the retailers taking the additional margin not Mattel. Once we set prices for the year they hold for that year. Sorry for the late response, I forgot to chase this thread. We are doing everything in our power to hold both Basic and elite prices through 2011. We know it's important to our consumers, both kid and collector alike. However, between plastic prices(tied directly to oil prices) Labor increases in China, and Our own costs and overhead rising every year it gets harder and harder to find ways to keep both the quality(first priority) and the prices from rising. I believe though if you look at what other brands are charging for 6 to 8 inch figures(including other Mattel Brands) It's pretty obvious that our WWE figures are a great value for the buck. So Finally, will prices go up? Yep, eventually they will but be assured it won't be a decision we take lightly and it will be to hold our margins not raise them at your expense. We don't believe in biting the hand that feeds us. That's not good business for you or Mattel. |
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Post by mrhoss on Mar 31, 2011 13:16:14 GMT -5
Most of the Targets in my area of CT have completely sold out of basics. The pegs have been empty for weeks. Are they holding back product until the price increase fully takes place across all their stores.
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Post by Chip on Mar 31, 2011 13:20:57 GMT -5
As of today Mattel is pricing basic figs to be sold at $9.99 at all of the major retailers. If prices are climbing past this price it is the retailers taking the additional margin not Mattel. Once we set prices for the year they hold for that year. Someone from Mattel needs to contact TRU then, because they are charging $2.00 more per figure and it's hurting the business. I refuse to purchase any Mattel figures from TRU because of their ridiculous inflated prices. Thanks for this info, it's good to know Mattel is not the problem. |
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Post by PrideFcF on Mar 31, 2011 13:25:59 GMT -5
TRU is nuts if they're really charging up to $14 for a Basic. I know they were around $12 the last time I was there. I really don't know what they're thinking with some of their pricing.
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Post by "Original Broski" jonjon535353 on Mar 31, 2011 18:04:39 GMT -5
TRU is nuts if they're really charging up to $14 for a Basic. I know they were around $12 the last time I was there. I really don't know what they're thinking with some of their pricing. I could see why they'd do this around Christmas time sicne parents will pay out the ass without realising it. However, right now, they're just being plain stupid. TRU is prolly the WORST place for toys. The only thing they ever have that's worth buying is TRU Exclusive Toys, and other collector's items that other stores don't carry. Other than that, they're freaking nuts!! |
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Post by mrhoss on Mar 31, 2011 18:44:21 GMT -5
When it comes to WWE, I don't even think about TRU. Other than their exclusive WWE, EG, and DM, I bought very few Mattels from them. They have been behind all the other stores in stocking new product.
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Post by bkbrawler on Mar 31, 2011 20:23:25 GMT -5
As of today Mattel is pricing basic figs to be sold at $9.99 at all of the major retailers. If prices are climbing past this price it is the retailers taking the additional margin not Mattel. Once we set prices for the year they hold for that year. Someone from Mattel needs to contact TRU then, because they are charging $2.00 more per figure and it's hurting the business. I refuse to purchase any Mattel figures from TRU because of their ridiculous inflated prices. Thanks for this info, it's good to know Mattel is not the problem. We are aware of what is happening at TRU. We are not sure why they are raising prices. It may have something to do with their up coming IPO . I will tell you though If I was buying I'd go to Walmart or KMart or even Target if TRU is not being competetive. But thats just me. |
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Post by bkbrawler on Mar 31, 2011 20:28:14 GMT -5
Most of the Targets in my area of CT have completely sold out of basics. The pegs have been empty for weeks. Are they holding back product until the price increase fully takes place across all their stores. Not true, Target will not let pegs go empty if they have inventory. More than likely they are selling through before they get their next shipment. sales every where are real brisk right now, comercials are running and Wrestlemania is 4 days away. We are NOT raising our prices to the retailers for 2011. Last time I'll say that by the way. Hope this helps bill |
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Post by terraryzing on Mar 31, 2011 20:28:22 GMT -5
It doesnt matter about TRU's prices their months behind on inventory anyways. My TRU just got in stock Basic 7, which has been in Walmarts & Targets since November/December. TRU sucks. Don't even get me started on the way they over bought the Legends 2 packs no wonder Mattel killed the line.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2011 20:30:12 GMT -5
It doesnt matter about TRU's prices their months behind on inventory anyways. My TRU just got in stock Basic 7, which has been in Walmarts & Targets since November/December. TRU sucks. Don't even get me started on the way they over bought the Legends 2 packs no wonder Mattel killed the line. This. TRU totally killed the Legends 2Packs line for Mattel and the collectors. Even at sale prices for 19.99 or 14.99, all 3 sets still sit in MASS QUANTITIES at my TRU. It's a shame really. |
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Post by mrhoss on Mar 31, 2011 21:48:44 GMT -5
bkbrawler,
Thanks for the great info. But I'm 99% sure the Target's in my area did not receive Basic 8 and 100% sure regarding wave 9. Actually Target's lack of product post-Christmas spreads beyond Mattel and WWE.
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Thanks again. Very few people inside the toy companies speak so candidly with the fans.
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Post by bkbrawler on Mar 31, 2011 21:59:05 GMT -5
bkbrawler, Thanks for the great info. But I'm 99% sure the Target's in my area did not receive Basic 8 and 100% sure regarding wave 9. Actually Target's lack of product post-Christmas spreads beyond Mattel and WWE. I think this is based on a Combination of under ordering and local stores being prioritized based on prior sales. We ship to distribution centers, the retailers allocate product from there. |
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