brethartfan97
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Post by brethartfan97 on Jun 30, 2011 13:00:21 GMT -5
It's a fact that Toys R Us raises its prices in stores located in more affluent areas. Today I spotted Elite figures for $16.99! A full two dollars more than Target, Walmart and KMart.
I fully expect TRU to raise prices on their WWE items on Sunday because of the Vince McMahon redemption program.
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Post by ckhybrid on Jun 30, 2011 13:04:55 GMT -5
elite figures in my TRU are 19.49...
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brethartfan97
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Post by brethartfan97 on Jun 30, 2011 13:09:37 GMT -5
elite figures in my TRU are 19.49... Do you live in America? Is that the Times Square TRU? |
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Post by Chewdeezy on Jun 30, 2011 13:28:27 GMT -5
I seen 2 Targets here in California and they are at $17 and some change. I might need to stop collecting because a few more dollars, I can get 2 basics. 1 Elite figure = 1 really nice dinner.
I feel bad for kids that want to collect but at almost $20, that's nuts!
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Post by mrhoss on Jun 30, 2011 13:29:25 GMT -5
TRU is an equal opportunity gouger. I'm in CT, the elites were $16.99, Rumblers are $9.99, Basics were $11.99. TRU was scared poopless to raise the Legends over $12.99. Although by next week Legends will probably be $16.99, that's why I bought my extra Macho today. This TRU is not in the ritzy part of town.
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Post by PJ on Jun 30, 2011 13:42:12 GMT -5
They are the cheapest of the big three for Legends at $12.99. And their prices really aren't that much different than Target & WalMart for Basics & Elites. (within .50 cents)
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Post by brethartfan97 on Jun 30, 2011 13:46:45 GMT -5
They are the cheapest of the big three for Legends at $12.99. And their prices really aren't that much different than Target & WalMart for Basics & Elites. (within .50 cents) Watch those Legends prices jump up as soon as they receive new stock. |
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Post by AlexWestCollects on Jun 30, 2011 13:49:50 GMT -5
elite figures in my TRU are 19.49... Yep NYC prices  |
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Post by juicewinslow on Jun 30, 2011 13:55:18 GMT -5
I was at TRU today...
This kid was all excited...
Kid: "That's the 1 I want! He even comes with the championship belt!" (Sheamus)
Mom: "He costs $16.99. You can get something for $10."
Kid: "THEY HAVE THE ROCK!!!" (DM Rock)
Mom: "Honey, he costs $25.99!"
I'm not complaining, but if ya think about it that is pretty insane for action figures.
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Post by Chip on Jun 30, 2011 14:30:07 GMT -5
TRUs prices are absolutely RIDICULOUS.
although the other big chains are following suit.
Mattel has stated here that their basic figures are priced for retail to sell at $9.99, i dont know how these guys (Target, TRU, etc) are getting away with charging $1-$2 more for a simple basic figure that doesn't even have a stand anymore!
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Post by ckhybrid on Jun 30, 2011 14:43:13 GMT -5
elite figures in my TRU are 19.49... Do you live in America? Is that the Times Square TRU? bay plaza in the Bronx NY |
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Post by Neekotronus on Jun 30, 2011 15:02:23 GMT -5
I noticed when I picked up E9 Miz at TRU this week that the price jumped a dollar from the last wave of Elites they got (Series 6). As a matter of fact, there were tons of Shad, JTG, & Fatt Hardy all priced at 15.99, but these new elites in the Vince cube were all scanning at 16.99, which with tax here in Mi makes Elites $18.01.  ING RIDICULOUS! |
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Post by mrhoss on Jun 30, 2011 15:06:16 GMT -5
I'm not complaining, but if ya think about it that is pretty insane for action figures. If his mom was strict on the $10 he couldn't even get a basic. A Rumbler pack plus tax would have put him over the limit. He probably left with a Beyblade. |
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Post by JKLMD2002 on Jun 30, 2011 15:19:34 GMT -5
I went to TRU that had Elite 9 and was all set to grab Zack Ryder, but the $17 price tag made me think it over enough that I decided I'd wait until later.
Then with them charging $13 for Legends it seems weird to have that huge discrepancy in costs. I'm definitely gonna wait out Legends 6 until TRU gets them though since that would be the cheapest place to grab Legends by far.
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Post by v4vndtta on Jun 30, 2011 15:36:06 GMT -5
I was just saying to a friend of mine earlier how weird it is that Legends are cheaper than Elite. I picked up L5 Savage for $12.99 while they were charing $16.99 for Elite! I'm dying to find Elite Miz but at that price, I may wait until I find him elsewhere on the cheap.
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Post by Richikane on Jun 30, 2011 15:38:20 GMT -5
I don't know how all the stores are charging even more for them, I wish there was something Mattel could do. Basics are running me $13, and Elites are $16-17.50. I saw both of Demolition yesterday but thought to myself, do I really want to spend $35 on 2 figures that are cool, but not must haves? Had they been $12 or 13 I would have got them on the spot.
I don't mind paying more and buying less for the most part, but when they go from $15 to pushing $20 I don't see myself buying any anymore.
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Post by LA Times on Jun 30, 2011 15:40:59 GMT -5
I don't know how all the stores are charging even more for them, I wish there was something Mattel could do. Basics are running me $13, and Elites are $16-17.50. I saw both of Demolition yesterday but thought to myself, do I really want to spend $35 on 2 figures that are cool, but not must haves? Had they been $12 or 13 I would have got them on the spot. I don't mind paying more and buying less for the most part, but when they go from $15 to pushing $20 I don't see myself buying any anymore. This is why I have stopped 95% of my collecting. Basics are not worth more than the $9.99 price the line started with in 2010. |
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Post by xtremebadass on Jun 30, 2011 15:48:11 GMT -5
I had to pass on McIntyre Elite today because one elite at TRU here in Chicago is 18 plus change. WTF. This is why I haven't been buying Mattel, too expensive.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2011 16:04:47 GMT -5
luckily im my birthday is next month and im using my money on figures,
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Post by jfinnomore on Jun 30, 2011 16:10:35 GMT -5
not like they are asking $34.99 for an Elite.
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