exciter1 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 My Toys R Us has been slammed and is actually low on stock for many lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Same scenario as Exciter. My TRU is slammed. Lots of people shopping there for one reason. Checking off their lists. ToysRUs is still THE place to go to for most towns in terms of a great place to shop for toys of all types. This time of year people care more about getting everything on their list than snagging a sale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minicoopers11 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 My TRUs have been slammed as well. Ridiculous lines, even before lunch on weekdays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickolodon Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 My TRU got lots of 42060 for $14.99...may be 20...nice.Sent from my SM-N900T using Brickpicker Forum mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfanofnu Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Success is 1% inspiration, 98% perspiration, and 2 % attention to detail.....FAIL! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoEdison Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 2 hours ago, MrToes16 said: It almost seemed like TRU took on more sales opportunities this season from any in the past that I can remember. But I guess too little, too late. I though the same until they ban me 2 weeks ago. they also have the buying limit at eBay. I though they want to sell more but i guess i am wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandwraith Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 3 hours ago, MrToes16 said: It almost seemed like TRU took on more sales opportunities this season from any in the past that I can remember. But I guess too little, too late. Yeah TRU Canada has been pretty aggressive this season, which is pretty rare for the Canadian market. However Amazon.ca also stepped their game up and mostly kept me away from TRU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 12 minutes ago, LegoEdison said: I though the same until they ban me 2 weeks ago. they also have the buying limit at eBay. I though they want to sell more but i guess i am wrong. TRU really hasn't got a clue on how to run a business or treat a customer. I'll never forgive what they did to me and news of their likely collapse in the UK is music to my ears. I can't understand buying limits if they need to shift stock quickly unless LEGO are making them enforce it. Does anybody know if LEGO enforces Amazon Direct's limits as it used to be 5 and is now 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenix_2k1 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 I think Amazon just enforced that limit so more customers got/saw the offers before they were scooped. My worry is, as competition dwindles, Amazon monopolize the market and there's never any discounts because there's no-one to price match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TargetZero Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Sandwraith said: Yeah TRU Canada has been pretty aggressive this season, which is pretty rare for the Canadian market. However Amazon.ca also stepped their game up and mostly kept me away from TRU. i think they all didnt sell enough and didnt meet prevision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lodibricks Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 4 hours ago, exciter1 said: My Toys R Us has been slammed and is actually low on stock for many lines. I think my question is, do we believe stock is low from actual sales or is less being shipped to the stores to stock? How much wood could a... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Just now, lodibricks said: I think my question is, do we believe stock is low from actual sales or is less being shipped to the stores to stock? How much wood could a... I was thinking the same thing, since it's less than I remember in previous years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 1 minute ago, lodibricks said: I think my question is, do we believe stock is low from actual sales or is less being shipped to the stores to stock? How much wood could a... My tru and target stores are usually desimmated this time of the year . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33Lego Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 went to a bigger TRU yesterday. Saw at least 100 21309. At least 6 slient mary. The $200 POTC ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
botchy123 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 5 hours ago, MrToes16 said: It almost seemed like TRU took on more sales opportunities this season from any in the past that I can remember. But I guess too little, too late. Same here, been buying from them constantly for the last 3 months in-store and online. Took a risk a few months ago as i always had bad experiences with packaging from them. To be fair i have never had better packaging from any retailer online than TRU lately. As you say too little too late. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42409254 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDUCE523 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 2 hours ago, Fenix_2k1 said: I think Amazon just enforced that limit so more customers got/saw the offers before they were scooped. My worry is, as competition dwindles, Amazon monopolize the market and there's never any discounts because there's no-one to price match. Thats my fear also and if you notice Amazon is not as cheap as it used to be. Used to be 30-40% off retail in certain department now its 10-15%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Yes, Amazon are wheelsuckers and the danger is when there are no shops left that offer nationwide discounts as they will not price match individual branch offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baragon Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 My store just announced that it is closing. They are no longer honoring sale prices and at 10%, most of the Lego sets aren’t a great deal. I think they stopped getting stock, because the store is very picked over. I’m going to check back after Christmas to see if there is anything left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Are any TRU in other countries apart from US, Canada and UK admitting they have problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacsniper Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I visit up about 8-10 different TRU in my province in Canada. Most stores are picked with people over the last few weeks with all the BOGO 50% off sale. Most of the LEGO that is slated to retired soon are mostly gone. I can't even find much Minecraft Ice Spike anymore! I fear if TRU close down stores, there will be less discounts available. Walmart in Canada rarely do discounts on specific themes. It now only does rollbacks and the occasional clearance. TRU is a huge source for my inventory when they have a whole theme on sale or BOGO. Amazon is not so ideal place to purchase anymore with the limit of 3. You should all try to shop at TRU more if possible in order to maintain a source for us all to buy our inventory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 11 hours ago, tacsniper said: I visit up about 8-10 different TRU in my province in Canada. Most stores are picked with people over the last few weeks with all the BOGO 50% off sale. Most of the LEGO that is slated to retired soon are mostly gone. I can't even find much Minecraft Ice Spike anymore! I fear if TRU close down stores, there will be less discounts available. Walmart in Canada rarely do discounts on specific themes. It now only does rollbacks and the occasional clearance. TRU is a huge source for my inventory when they have a whole theme on sale or BOGO. Amazon is not so ideal place to purchase anymore with the limit of 3. You should all try to shop at TRU more if possible in order to maintain a source for us all to buy our inventory. It's a catch-22 situation in the UK. I'd happily buy at TRU to help keep them open if they provided decent customer service, used proper boxes and didn't throw or kick boxes in bin-liners to each other or onto the vans. I think the fatcats at TRU have made their money and now want out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I guess the situation won´t change till February as January is probably their second strongest month, what with people spending gift vouchers and Xmas money. It will be interesting if they do start marking down items to clear in store or they prefer to make some arrrangement with suppliers or creditors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shewie Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Val-E said: I guess the situation won´t change till February as January is probably their second strongest month, what with people spending gift vouchers and Xmas money. It will be interesting if they do start marking down items to clear in store or they prefer to make some arrrangement with suppliers or creditors. January is a dead month in toy industry. 3rd worst month in whole industry's performance comparing to the rest of the year. That's why in January we have so many clearance events across the globe. Edited December 20, 2017 by Shewie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 2 minutes ago, Shewie said: January is a dead month in toy industry. 3rd worst month in whole industry's performance comparing to the rest of the year. That's why in January we have so many clearance events across the globe. Depends where you live. Some countries like Spain and Russia celebrate their gift giving in January so there is a lot of last minute shopping. As I also mentioned, people have money to spend after Xmas. I reckoned August and September were the worst months as people are on holiday and travelling. Feb has nothing much either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Devastating news in the UK.... TRU has been offered a lifeline ;-( https://uk.news.yahoo.com/toys-r-us-rescue-deal-135100809.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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