TRU mp grimlock released

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  1. Omegax80

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    eBay is flooded with these, because for some stupid reason scalpers STILL think to try.

    TRU stores are slowly getting more and more of these. My own local TRU is getting about eight to ten more in the next week, and that does not include the two or three still on the shelf.
     
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    TRU here in Richmond, VA had two of them, I only bought one. $79.99 was the price. I don't understand how or why other stores have them for $59 ??

    Eric
     
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    My guess is once he's sold out then his value will rise
     
  4. offrampclimber

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    Man, Toys R Us must have the worst product forecasting system. Why would they allocate so many to a store(s) that evidently doesn't sell through well at all, and then have Toys R Us desert stores, where sightings are few and far between, indicating excellent sell through and higher demand?
     
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    You think $79.99 is bad? Come to NY and they are a whopping $92.99 each. Luckily we have the 20% coupon and price match printout from TRU.com. Even after all that discount it is still $63.xx+tax, and it's not even close to $59.99. Imagine if it were $59.99 here w/20% coupon, it would be $48+tax. :-D one good thing about here is that Most TRUs have them instock, not scare at all, at least for now.
     
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    Anybody got a link to the in-store coupon?
     
  7. SideSwipe82

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    no need to have the physical copy, just tell them you got it in an email and tell them to punch in the code. Instore coupon code is "967215" will expire 6/14
     
  8. BenjaminXavier

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    Um, what? That picture was taken in the Fair Lakes TRU in Fairfax, VA, right smack in the middle of the 3rd wealthiest county in the country, and they sold out by the end of that weekend.

    I'd say that's proper forecasting.
     
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    If that's true, then yes. But that wasn't the implication I got from your post. Your post made it sound to me that in your area, Grimlocks are like Canadian Geese overcrowding retention ponds, where here, in the middle of Indiana, their as populous as seagulls. :)  It's all good, though.
     
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    Got one.
    Went into chat on Tuesday when it went up for an hour and spoke to a rep. It sold out while we were chatting about discount.
    They told me they had one in stock about an hour from me.
    I called my local store, and they said they would transfer for me, but it might take a few weeks.

    I honestly didn't think anything would come of it. I figured they would sell it or grab it themselves, but the guy called me today and said I could pick it up.

    $68 with coupon.

    The manager was there when the guy I had on the phone brought it out. He was like.. woah you got lucky :D 
     
  11. AzT

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    :rock :bowdown:  Now *that* is customer service, win for you!
     
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    Yeah the guy really hooked me up.
    I filled out a survey for him haha
     
  13. Babyesco

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    I just saw about 9 Grimlock MP still at $59.99 .. scalpers done hoarding?
     
  14. Omegax80

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    Probably all being returned to store since they can't sell anymore.

    I read someplace, one of the sightings, apparently if you return an MP Grim, they OPEN the box to be sure no scamming is going on.

    Can't say I blame them.
     
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    yes but I'm sure the value goes up and down on him depending on availability
     
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    Yep, hard to scalp now but will probably still make a decent profit a couple of years from now.

    Even the shelfwarming Walscreams, Skywarps, and TRU Thundercrackers are going well above MSRP on the secondary market
     
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    Like mp10 I sold him for 120, a year later he's 200 plus
     
  18. 03Mach1

    03Mach1 Logic has been replaced with blind ignorance.

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    Toys R Us does that with all boxed items without a window.
     
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    You might have 10 in your store in whazu California, but if you're in the middle of the country and you don't even have a TRU near you for 30-40 miles ... it's sold out haha.

    That's why distribution is a thing. Getting it where it needs to go.

    It's sold out in my area within a few hour drive.
    I know with Soundwave they had the online form set up to ship units to other stores, but they don't seem to be doing that this time.

    Anyway, last I checked ebay they were selling for $125 in the last few days.
    After fees that isn't much of a markup or profit. $30 or $40 bucks IF you used the coupon. I guess some people sell 3 or 4 and make $100 bucks or they just hold on to them to sell later.

    The first TRU gimmy is going for 200ish again it seems.
     
  20. dmond31

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    FYI guys IF you find Grimlock at your local tru and find yourself short on cash tru does have layaway