Post by Von Hooten on Sept 27, 2012 10:08:51 GMT -5
Does anyone here know exactly when Mattel started doing "revision" cases?
I only ask because almost a year ago I came across a fresh case of E11 at Walmart and there were no CM Punk figures in the case. That same night I called another Walmart that had a case an according to the woman on the phone there were no CM Punks in this case too.
Not that this matters now, but it begs to question when and why Mattel decided this was a good idea. I still have yet to find the FB's from E14, and I only saw, and bought 1 Yoko. I have a feeling that was the only one to hit my area. Sorry to my fellow collectors.
Also, not so much a question, but info... I think over-packing certain figures is hurting Mattel and stores. I was at my local TRU and found the WM28 Elite set and I asked if they would still honor the buy 2 get 1 free sale (I know stupid... or ballzey... you decide) and I was told "no, sorry."
I thanked the worker for their time and explained how last week I couldn't find anything worth buying. He agreed with me and explained to me that they'll get more cases of figures than usual for a sale like this, but the good figures get bought up with in the first day or two. By the time the remaining figures dwindle so the computers know to order more the sale is over.
He also told me that if Mattel would stop over-packing John Cena figures that there would be more opportunities for customers to buy more figures, that their overall sales would look better, and stock would get replenished on a regular basis.
So here is my other question...
Is Mattel shooting themselves in the foot by overpacking certain figures?
They think it's a good idea, and they'll let you know it. But, if shelves are clogged with pegwarmers, and stores don't order because of this, then wouldn't that be bad for Mattel in the end?
Just a thought.
I only ask because almost a year ago I came across a fresh case of E11 at Walmart and there were no CM Punk figures in the case. That same night I called another Walmart that had a case an according to the woman on the phone there were no CM Punks in this case too.
Not that this matters now, but it begs to question when and why Mattel decided this was a good idea. I still have yet to find the FB's from E14, and I only saw, and bought 1 Yoko. I have a feeling that was the only one to hit my area. Sorry to my fellow collectors.
Also, not so much a question, but info... I think over-packing certain figures is hurting Mattel and stores. I was at my local TRU and found the WM28 Elite set and I asked if they would still honor the buy 2 get 1 free sale (I know stupid... or ballzey... you decide) and I was told "no, sorry."
I thanked the worker for their time and explained how last week I couldn't find anything worth buying. He agreed with me and explained to me that they'll get more cases of figures than usual for a sale like this, but the good figures get bought up with in the first day or two. By the time the remaining figures dwindle so the computers know to order more the sale is over.
He also told me that if Mattel would stop over-packing John Cena figures that there would be more opportunities for customers to buy more figures, that their overall sales would look better, and stock would get replenished on a regular basis.
So here is my other question...
Is Mattel shooting themselves in the foot by overpacking certain figures?
They think it's a good idea, and they'll let you know it. But, if shelves are clogged with pegwarmers, and stores don't order because of this, then wouldn't that be bad for Mattel in the end?
Just a thought.
