hollywood4life
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Post by hollywood4life on Aug 16, 2021 11:27:40 GMT -5
I always ask for the giant Mattel/jazzwares displays after they’re done with them and get the same answer every time (“we have to throw them away,not allowed to give them away”)
There’s one at Walmart right now with a couple figs left in it, I’m thinking of just buying the remaining figs and taking the stand with me. Anyone else has experience with this?
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Post by Bandalero on Aug 16, 2021 11:31:24 GMT -5
oh man how i want that ginormous cardboard castle grayskull front that is part of a floor display for the figure vehicles and deluxe figures.
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Post by Old Zeke on Aug 16, 2021 11:50:43 GMT -5
Maybe it's different in the U.S., but I work for a toy chain here in the U.K. and we give them away if people want them. The only time we don't is if we know more stock is coming through.
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Post by hollywood4life on Aug 16, 2021 14:46:45 GMT -5
Maybe it's different in the U.S., but I work for a toy chain here in the U.K. and we give them away if people want them. The only time we don't is if we know more stock is coming through. So me taking one I wouldn’t get any trouble right? Tired of asking and them giving me a line of bs when they’re just gonna pitch them |
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Post by hollywood4life on Aug 16, 2021 14:49:18 GMT -5
oh man how i want that ginormous cardboard castle grayskull front that is part of a floor display for the figure vehicles and deluxe figures. Weirdddsds I actually have this ,I took it last week from Walmart😂😂 Just grab it man it comes right off, it’s not a whole display so I doubt anybody will say anything . Looks more like a poster than anything Or message me for trade? Hahah |
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Post by Old Zeke on Aug 16, 2021 14:49:20 GMT -5
Maybe it's different in the U.S., but I work for a toy chain here in the U.K. and we give them away if people want them. The only time we don't is if we know more stock is coming through. So me taking one I wouldn’t get any trouble right? Tired of asking and them giving me a line of bs when they’re just gonna pitch them Obviously I can't speak for other stores, but I'd be very surprised if you got in trouble for taking a display. |
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Post by bababooey on Aug 16, 2021 15:13:06 GMT -5
I’d say it’s important to ask. My company often has these types of displays for our products. They can be really expensive, and sometimes tied to contracts. It’s possible that the store really can’t give them away or sell them for contractual reasons. However, it’s also possible that the displays are for limited use and the stores can just give them away or sell them. It’s worth asking. You don’t want to get accused of theft for something dumb if you just happen to come across the wrong person
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Post by newgenandy on Aug 16, 2021 16:43:42 GMT -5
Maybe it's different in the U.S., but I work for a toy chain here in the U.K. and we give them away if people want them. The only time we don't is if we know more stock is coming through. I was gonna say I’ve had them and also Topps ones from here in the uk from different retailers but I always ask, they usually take my number and call me when they’re done with it In this time of climate crisis they’d really rather throw them - most are laminated so id guess can’t be easily recycled? Didn’t someone on here get the ghostbusters one before or am I imagining that? |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Aug 16, 2021 16:57:23 GMT -5
Place it in your cart, go through self checkout, and you’re good to go!
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Post by LK3 on Aug 16, 2021 17:00:16 GMT -5
If you really want it, probably don’t ask lol.
My friend has a bunch of displays, usually just puts it in his cart and hopes no one says anything when he pays for his items and leaves.
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Post by powerfred3k on Aug 16, 2021 19:24:00 GMT -5
I always ask for the giant Mattel/jazzwares displays after they’re done with them and get the same answer every time (“we have to throw them away,not allowed to give them away”) There’s one at Walmart right now with a couple figs left in it, I’m thinking of just buying the remaining figs and taking the stand with me. Anyone else has experience with this? Don't ask just take it. What are they gonna do throw you out ? It's a cardboard display. |
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Post by finnbalor1 on Aug 16, 2021 19:53:01 GMT -5
It might be different with the bigger displays but I've gotten plenty of the Funko displays and the employees just tells me to take them that I don't have to ask if they're empty or I'm buying what's left.
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Post by Thunder Chunky on Aug 16, 2021 20:30:28 GMT -5
I always ask for the giant Mattel/jazzwares displays after they’re done with them and get the same answer every time (“we have to throw them away,not allowed to give them away”) There’s one at Walmart right now with a couple figs left in it, I’m thinking of just buying the remaining figs and taking the stand with me. Anyone else has experience with this? Don't ask just take it. What are they gonna do throw you out ? It's a cardboard display. Yeah, they can throw you out. It's still stealing, even if it's just cardboard. The reason they won't give them to you is because they don't want their workers accepting bribes from customers or vendors. |
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Post by mynotmelohs on Aug 16, 2021 20:42:55 GMT -5
When Toys r Us was closing down I was able to get the actual WWE sign that they have at the front of the aisle. The employee was very helpful even got the ladder out and everything. I tipped them $5 afterwards. Maybe tipping could help!
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Post by The Real Valbroski on Aug 16, 2021 20:43:48 GMT -5
I took a bunch from my buddy's toy shop.
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Post by Midnight: Dark Knight on Aug 16, 2021 21:49:49 GMT -5
Im not sure the rules for different stores, id suspect your best chance is to ask the store manager regardless. From my personal experience, im in sales/merchandise for multiple accounts including walmart, they are the strictest about having/taking anything that will be thrown away…it has to be tossed. I dont understand it but i assume someone spoiled it for the rest of us.
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Post by Nivro™ on Aug 16, 2021 21:54:17 GMT -5
Just take that bish....Years ago when Hastings were still open they had a top sign of the Arrowverse that was pretty sweet. I just pulled it out, rolled it up and put a rubber band around it. Went to the register and paid for everything I planned to get and just walked out with it. They never asked
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Post by Thunder Chunky on Aug 16, 2021 22:30:16 GMT -5
Im not sure the rules for different stores, id suspect your best chance is to ask the store manager regardless. From my personal experience, im in sales/merchandise for multiple accounts including walmart, they are the strictest about having/taking anything that will be thrown away…it has to be tossed. I dont understand it but i assume someone spoiled it for the rest of us. It's so workers can't accept bribes from customers. They don't want the workers to possibly take money or gifts in exchange for stuff. |
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Aug 16, 2021 23:47:14 GMT -5
When I worked at a video store, we had these huge Simpsons character cut-out displays, and we always told customers we weren't allowed to give them out. In truth, all of us working there were haggling with each other on which ones we were gonna take home, lol. I got Lisa and Marge.
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Post by mrh on Aug 17, 2021 1:51:35 GMT -5
I'm all for just putting it in the cart -- but do you think they'd accuse you of stealing?
And how could that work at Walmart -- where they check receipts?
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