View Full Version : DG Joe Self Help thread and what I have learned
DaveViper
06-07-2012, 12:00 PM
Warning long read. If you want to skip this and read the self help part of the thread see the last paragraph *
So after hitting up two of my local Dollar Generals today I learned some things that might be valuable to you.
But before I get to that,
Let me rewind back to May 26. I will reference the stores by A and B. I went to store A and they had all 6 figures I bought them all (hold the scalper comments please :D) and sold them at cost to fellow tankers. Then I went down the street to store B. Store B didn't have them. I brought in my receipt and a couple of the DG Joes I just bought in to the store and got to talking to a very nice manager. She agreed to order me a case. I also found out through talking with managers and store workers at both stores that there shipments come in on Saturdays.
Saturday, June 2. I head to store B first thing bright and early thinking well I bought a case last week I'm sure they ordered a new one. Nope nothing new. I head to store A nothing either. I check back Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, and then today and still nothing.
The following also took place on Saturday, June 2
Here is were it gets interesting.
Store B:
The nice manager had ordered the wrong stuff, after we talked, she got busy and later on put in an order for the 3.50$ Joes.
I could have got upset but she was doing me a favor, I played it cool took out the receipt that I still had and she manually keyed in an order for 6 cases in her handheld scanner. Should be here next Saturday June 9th. Fingers crossed.
Store A:
I get to talking to another very nice manager, I ask her if they will be getting any 6 dollars Joes in the store. Keep in mind this is the store that I got the first case from back on the 26 of May. She tells me she has no idea what I am talking about. I show her the receipt and a picture of the DG joes. Thanks Hisstank. And she says oh those. Ok were getting somewhere now. Interesting enough when I mentioned the word GI Joe she took me straight to the 3.50$ figures. The nice manager also agrees to order me a case.
What I have learned?
One of the big issues here is the DG Joes came out after the seasonal reset and at the time MU figures where on the plan-o-gram. So instead of making a new home for the Joes as they show up they are being placed on the MU figures pegs because the price is the same. The problem is when the Joes sell more MU figures are ordered or nothing is ordered at all. The DG Joes are being sent out randomly to stores from the distribution warehouse. So because they have no real home on the pegs and are not in the seasonal plan-o-gram they are not reordered automatically. This was confirmed by two managers and also by the given example I stated in the first paragraphs. Please keep in mind I have done the same experiment with more then the 2 stores. I have noticed this trend of lack of reordering, manually or automatically at more then 10 stores in my area over a month long span. My new experiment is to see if the manager at store B can actually get a case or 6 cases that she put an order in for. I will know next Saturday.
*The shelf help part.
This is what you need to do to get things rolling.
With the UPC's I have provide (see receipt) go to your local DG.
Talk to the manager or who ever is in charge of ordering. Be very nice and use your manners (that is the most important part) have the manager key in the UPC's in a hand held scanner. They can tell you if anything is coming and also if nothing has been ordered. You will be surprised a lot of stores are not getting them. Even if the manager says yes some are on there way please have them order you a case. Swear up and down you will be back to buy it. If all goes smoothly maybe you can get them to keep reordering a case for you. If you had read the other paragraphs you will know that these are not on auto order. So that means you will have to keep asking the nice manager to reorder every week. Or maybe you will get them to do it automatically if your nice and you come through on your promise to buy the cases.
Thanks for reading, and I hope this has helped you some.
Any questions?
Receipt with UPC's
By the way sometimes they give you a 5 dollar off coupon for a purchase of 25 dollars or more look at your receipt it will be on there.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8161/7163256105_c804d325b4.jpg
The Goal
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8161/7276828580_25037e20a1.jpg
DaveViper
06-07-2012, 12:06 PM
In case you were wondering what operation DG Comfort is.
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-general-discussion/234869-operation-provide-dg-joe-comfort-thread-help-dgless-tankers.html
bumbarusher
06-07-2012, 12:23 PM
thanks for the info. i'll see if this works next week when i travel to a place that actually has DGs. (none in NYC)
Darth Awgmon
06-07-2012, 12:25 PM
You have way too much time on your hands.
Also, idea and ideal are two different words.
Lantern_Lad
06-07-2012, 12:30 PM
How dare you be polite to people! Don't you know that's not the way to handle this situation!!! Go in, demand your Joe's, be an asshat! You'll go so much farther!!!
Of course, I'm kidding... these are very wise words! Let us know how the experiment pans out!
kilowatt
06-07-2012, 12:35 PM
I have been wondering what the deal was, thanks for the info!
MrHateAol
06-07-2012, 12:35 PM
I forwarded a DG Stormy to a tanker in England. They have been royally screwed by Hasbro the past few years and I had an opportunity and found him at random. It felt good to do a solid for someone I had never met, and it opened up some pretty nice chatting cross the pond.
I heartily recommend if you are in a position to help another tanker out with these figures do so. And don't be stingy and send those crappy Dukes (unless of course you are asked for...). It'll make you feel good to help a friend out and it'll help everyone here remember that we are a community and that means we support each other.
AlleyViperEXE
06-07-2012, 12:38 PM
That's our Dave. Always being awesome.
geekacres
06-07-2012, 12:45 PM
This is the approach that I just put into motion yesterday. I, too, was initially shown to the $3.50 Joes. I explained what I was looking for and pulled out a Word Doc. It included a picture of the receipt from the "found in Oklahoma" thread here on the Tank. This included the UPCs for the six figs. I was also able find a pic of the six figs sitting next to the Hasbro case which had additional number which may - or may not - have been relevant.
The nice manager was kind enough to get her order gun and look the items up. I told her that if she could get two cases, I would buy them both. Please, thank you, here's a phone number where you can reach me. I have checked all five of the DG's near my home and office and not a one has any of these guys hanging on the pegs. She told me when her order day was and that if she could get them it might take a week or two. Didn't care, thank you so much for trying. We'll see what happens. Its odd that these exclusives seem to be quite popular(at least amongst our community) and yet so many stores seem to have to 'go the extra mile' to get them in ?
sparks007
06-07-2012, 12:45 PM
So have the managers been able to order these? I spoke to a manager who agreed to order them for men and when she punched in the upc#s it showed it was not available to order. She said it was often the case with items that were backordered. Is it possible the managers who have told you they have ordered these for you were just telling you what you wanted to hear so you would stop bugging them :) ? J/K
I have been told many different things by many different managers and so far I have yet to see any results.
redx24
06-07-2012, 12:49 PM
ive found 1 set but have been unable to get a set for myself since i sold that first set to others on here(hopefully they were truthful about having no DG's near them). here hoping i can get some more.
Hellion42
06-07-2012, 12:52 PM
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8161/7276828580_25037e20a1.jpg
Hey, those figures do look pretty comfy... good job! http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i116/hellion42/smilies/thumbsup.gif
Seriously though, thanks for the info. If I wasn't so busy packing up and getting ready to move I'd probably go through with your outline. I only want a Trooper though, not sure if I really want to go through all the hassle just to end up with a bunch of stuff I don't need. http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i116/hellion42/smilies/lol.gif
clevelandhags
06-07-2012, 12:55 PM
Thanks for this post. My dgs restock Fridays. I'll be checking tomorrow armed with your receipt.
DaveViper
06-08-2012, 03:38 AM
Bumping
nerdsgetchicks
06-08-2012, 04:01 AM
I really do not mind helping folks out at all. I have gone to 5 stores 3 times a week and have found several of them. The only complaint is the fact that some of the folks that ask for them are soooo slow responding. I am only charging 6 bucks and 5 shipping and I think that is pretty reasonable. Keep in mind that I use my gas and time to do this. I am not what most would consider as "well off" and I support a family of six by myself, so money is pretty tight.
I simply do this so that we can all share in the joy of collecting the figures that we want. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to get the figures you want and they are not available.
Most people should also keep in mind the needs of others and not request the figs just because they could only get 1 set and want an extra this or that. The point behind these threads is to assist the guys that simply cannot get them at all in stores.
I would like to thank everyone that has gon out of there way to get these for fellow Tankers.
Also keep an eye on this thread and mine. I will keep it updated on the first post when I have more available.
Who Needs DG Exclusives? (http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-general-discussion/239286-who-needs-dg-exclusives.html)
bassistcarlos
06-08-2012, 05:43 AM
These toys are sold at Dollar General stores, here in the United States. They sell for $6.00 or $6.50 after taxes. There are some regions of the U.S.A. that do not have these stores.
bassistcarlos
06-08-2012, 05:54 AM
There are 6 different figures so far, with 6 more to be released later. The $6.00 price is for one individual figure.
cobracobra
06-08-2012, 07:51 AM
Your great Dave Viper! This is really helpful. Even though Dollar General does not exist where I live. But I have good people on the Tank here that have helped me out.
Stoner
06-08-2012, 08:24 AM
So have the managers been able to order these? I spoke to a manager who agreed to order them for men and when she punched in the upc#s it showed it was not available to order. She said it was often the case with items that were backordered. Is it possible the managers who have told you they have ordered these for you were just telling you what you wanted to hear so you would stop bugging them :) ? J/K
I have been told many different things by many different managers and so far I have yet to see any results.
Right here^^^^ ... Im getting different stories at every DG I go to....You would think they would be ordering the he'll out of these things..
DaveViper
06-08-2012, 08:52 AM
Right here^^^^ ... Im getting different stories at every DG I go to....You would think they would be ordering the he'll out of these things..
Your thinking like a joe collector and understandable so. Dollar Generals main bread and butter is hygiene and food products. The couple cases of joes that they sell isn't enough to put a manager in a ordering frenzy like you would want them too. It's key words that I hear when I'm talking to managers like well I didn't know these were popular that set off alarms in my head.
Because to me I'm like what the hell these are one of the most popular gi joe figures right now on the Tank and in the fandom. And the managers are like huh??
When I order a case every week I am trying not only to get these for people who can't find them but also show the managers that yes there is a demand for these and its a good revenue generator for the store. Another thing to think about is these stores are geared towards lower income families. Toys may not be the prioirty in these households and past sales may not really suggest a need to order more toys. Maybe someone who works in retail and toys can chime in here.
DaveViper
06-08-2012, 09:00 AM
Or, maybe he's just passionate about his hobby and enjoys helping people.
This ^^^^^
We the Hisstank are a community of collectors and should be pulling together to help each other, the brand that we love and ourselves out.
Darth Awgmon
06-08-2012, 12:57 PM
This ^^^^^
We the Hisstank are a community of collectors and should be pulling together to help each other, the brand that we love and ourselves out.
Thank you for speaking for the Hisstank. It's great that you joined less than a year ago and now define our entire community for us.
DaveViper
06-08-2012, 09:09 PM
Thank you for speaking for the Hisstank. It's great that you joined less than a year ago and now define our entire community for us.
So did I get it wrong?
Jones boys
06-08-2012, 09:24 PM
Ok so I did the same at the DG near me...first time around nada, the guy left a note o the manager and one how lost it...side note I think he ordered and tried to make money for himself on eBay, as his closing remarks to my 12 yr. old son and I were "Id buy a couple of sets and sell them, make some quick cash!". So about to weeks later my wife nd I go again this time during the day to talk with the manager. She knows nothing of a note and after she finishes yelling at another employee she agrees to take all the numbers and order them for us. Fast forward a day later, get a phone call "I can't order these cause they are not on the plan-o-gram, and the regional manager said no". My response I will buy all of the set, you don't even need to put them out. "if they come in I will give you a call...". Thats it, shut down... This stinks cause I actually have my two boys who are huge fans and we can't find them any where. I would prefer to avoid paying over priced dollar store joes. We will be going to NOLA hopefully we can get them at a good price.
gyrapados
06-08-2012, 09:31 PM
Thank you for speaking for the Hisstank. It's great that you joined less than a year ago and now define our entire community for us.
What is your deal? Dave is trying to help people and you keep coming along and trying to be a dick.
You just don't get it.
82joe
06-08-2012, 09:33 PM
You have way too much time on your hands.
Also, idea and ideal are two different words.
There is always a dick in the bunch
07GT500 COBRA
06-08-2012, 09:43 PM
You have way too much time on your hands.
Also, idea and ideal are two different words.
Says the guy on a toy board who decided to proofread that entire post.
sparks007
06-08-2012, 09:47 PM
So not to keep having to ask the same question over and over again , but have any of the managers actually come through with these from reading this entire thread no one has actually been successful in having these ordered for them. Am I reading this wrong?
Darth Awgmon
06-08-2012, 09:52 PM
What is your deal? Dave is trying to help people and you keep coming along and trying to be a dick.
You just don't get it.
There is always a dick in the bunch
Says the guy on a toy board who decided to proofread that entire post.
I am a dick who hates incorrect grammar. You guys pretty much hit the nail on the head. As far as Daveviper goes, he's got quite a following these days. I figured he could take a little shit from me, as he refers to himself as "Resident Smartass." His crew, on the other hand, seems a bit touchy.
sparks007
06-08-2012, 09:55 PM
I am a dick who hates incorrect grammar. You guys pretty much hit the nail on the head. As far as Daveviper goes, he's got quite a following these days. I figured he could take a little shit from me, as he refers to himself as "Resident Smartass." His crew, on the other hand, seems a bit touchy.
He definitely seems to have a lot of people drinking the Kool-aid.
07GT500 COBRA
06-08-2012, 10:01 PM
I am a dick who hates incorrect grammar. You guys pretty much hit the nail on the head. As far as Daveviper goes, he's got quite a following these days. I figured he could take a little shit from me, as he refers to himself as "Resident Smartass." His crew, on the other hand, seems a bit touchy.
Not me. I just noticed a touch of irony in your post. I too hate incorrect grammar.
nerdsgetchicks
06-08-2012, 10:06 PM
There is always a dick in the bunch
And in the box!!!
Saturday Night Live - Dick In A Box - YouTube (http://youtu.be/WhwbxEfy7fg)
sparks007
06-08-2012, 10:10 PM
And in the box!!!
Saturday Night Live - Dick In A Box - YouTube (http://youtu.be/WhwbxEfy7fg)
Step one , cut a hole in the box
Step two, put your junk in the box
Step three , make her open the box
And that's the way you do it
gyrapados
06-08-2012, 10:32 PM
He definitely seems to have a lot of people drinking the Kool-aid.
Says the guy who ripped off loiosh by offering up a figure and then not sending it.
DaveViper
06-08-2012, 10:39 PM
I am a dick who hates incorrect grammar. You guys pretty much hit the nail on the head. As far as Daveviper goes, he's got quite a following these days. I figured he could take a little shit from me, as he refers to himself as "Resident Smartass." His crew, on the other hand, seems a bit touchy.
On one shoulder and then off the other. Good catch on the smartass part. I take helping tankers out very seriously everything else with a grain of salt.
How was my grammer?
And now that we have derailed the thread let's try to get back to the topic at hand because there are many tankers who need help finding the DG Joes.
Darth Awgmon
06-08-2012, 11:04 PM
Says the guy who ripped off loiosh by offering up a figure and then not sending it.
Watch out! It's the Pay it Forward Police!
Back on topic...These figures were made for DG stores, or at least that type of retailer. There are a shitload (technical term) of these stores in the USA, so odds are that a ton were produced. I bet it will take time for the figures to make their way onto pegs, but there should be plenty to go around. I think we all need to be patient. If there's one quality missing in modern America, it's patience (especially in the slightly nerdy toy collecting community). I'd wager the black hooded Cobra Commander and Shipwreck will be peg-warming Christmas 2013...seriously.
nerdsgetchicks
06-08-2012, 11:17 PM
Helping is good. Being good get's you stuff......Being stuff get's you good! Take it from our drummer puck!! Being good it get's you....STUFF!
sparks007
06-08-2012, 11:24 PM
On one shoulder and then off the other. Good catch on the smartass part. I take helping tankers out very seriously everything else with a grain of salt.
How was my grammer?
And now that we have derailed the thread let's try to get back to the topic at hand because there are many tankers who need help finding the DG Joes.
Ok so did you or did you not succeed in ordering the DG joes? Has any manager actually called you and told you that they ordered these and you went to the store and purchased them after they ordered them for you? I guess the answer is no , because you keep failing to answer. If the answer is no then this thread is pointless. I know you think you are creating a solution but in reality you are creating the problem. If you need a cause why not stand up for something that makes a difference. Join the peace corps or go give blood or something, helping people who ate to lazy or impatient to help them selves will not get you in to toy collector heaven . A wise man once said " it is better to be remembered by the ones you love , than to be revered by a bunch of ass holes."
nerdsgetchicks
06-09-2012, 12:05 AM
Or, maybe he's just passionate about his hobby and enjoys helping people.
Thank you for speaking for the Hisstank. It's great that you joined less than a year ago and now define our entire community for us.
There is always a dick in the bunch
I am a dick who hates incorrect grammar. You guys pretty much hit the nail on the head. As far as Daveviper goes, he's got quite a following these days. I figured he could take a little shit from me, as he refers to himself as "Resident Smartass." His crew, on the other hand, seems a bit touchy.
He definitely seems to have a lot of people drinking the Kool-aid.
Why all the hate guys? Maybe he is a glory hound or maybe he isn't. The only thing that matters is helping folks out if you can. Let us all give just a bit of love....Just a tiny bit.
Ok so did you or did you not succeed in ordering the DG joes? Has any manager actually called you and told you that they ordered these and you went to the store and purchased them after they ordered them for you? I guess the answer is no , because you keep failing to answer. If the answer is no then this thread is pointless. I know you think you are creating a solution but in reality you are creating the problem. If you need a cause why not stand up for something that makes a difference. Join the peace corps or go give blood or something, helping people who ate to lazy or impatient to help them selves will not get you in to toy collector heaven . A wise man once said " it is better to be remembered by the ones you love , than to be revered by a bunch of ass holes."
I think he is just ignoring certain folks. Probably didn't see your post.
I really do not mind helping folks out at all. I have gone to 5 stores 3 times a week and have found several of them. The only complaint is the fact that some of the folks that ask for them are soooo slow responding. I am only charging 6 bucks and 5 shipping and I think that is pretty reasonable. Keep in mind that I use my gas and time to do this. I am not what most would consider as "well off" and I support a family of six by myself, so money is pretty tight.
I simply do this so that we can all share in the joy of collecting the figures that we want. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to get the figures you want and they are not available.
Most people should also keep in mind the needs of others and not request the figs just because they could only get 1 set and want an extra this or that. The point behind these threads is to assist the guys that simply cannot get them at all in stores.
I would like to thank everyone that has gon out of there way to get these for fellow Tankers.
Also keep an eye on this thread and mine. I will keep it updated on the first post when I have more available.
Who Needs DG Exclusives? (http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-general-discussion/239286-who-needs-dg-exclusives.html)
I even want to help if I can. I am not gonna give them away but I can help a little. It really isn't that hard.
sparks007
06-09-2012, 12:24 AM
I'm just sick of all the threads about how poor helpless people can't find these six figures . One thread is enough. The front page used to be full of customs and fun stuff lately it all been boo hoo and blah blah blah . It's boring and played out . It's ok to help others out, but there is a point when one takes it to such an extreme it becomes annoying.
bassistcarlos
06-09-2012, 12:49 AM
Give it time. This thread is only one day old. How quick do you expect results? I believe, that if it took 2 weeks to get results, that would be a reasonable time frame. Some patience is in order here.
nerdsgetchicks
06-09-2012, 01:29 AM
I'm just sick of all the threads about how poor helpless people can't find these six figures . One thread is enough. The front page used to be full of customs and fun stuff lately it all been boo hoo and blah blah blah . It's boring and played out . It's ok to help others out, but there is a point when one takes it to such an extreme it becomes annoying.
Ahh Man. Just take a break. That is all. It helps. Trust me!
DaveViper
06-09-2012, 01:44 AM
Sparks I have been ignoring you because I think your crazy man and you have gone mad. All this below plus your other post in this thread. Take a breath man. I'm not trying to go to toy collector heaven. Seriously? If your annoyed with people wanting to help other people then report us to the mods. Lets see how that works out for you. You sound like a jealous kid who's best friends doesn't play with them anymore. Hows that kool aid?
If you had read the first post you would have read this.
Saturday, June 2. I head to store B first thing bright and early thinking well I bought a case last week I'm sure they ordered a new one. Nope nothing new. I head to store A nothing either. I check back Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, and then today and still nothing.
Here is were it gets interesting.
Also back on Saturday, June 2 the following happen. <------- I added this to the original post to to help with any confusion
see next paragraph below
Store B:
I found out the nice manager had ordered the wrong stuff, after we talked, she got busy and later on put in an order for the 3.50$ Joes.
I could have got upset but she was doing me a favor, I played it cool took out the receipt that I still had and she manually keyed in an order for 6 cases in her handheld scanner. Should be here next Saturday June 9th. Fingers crossed.
So next Saturday would be tomorrow.
I can see where there may have been some confusion with times and dates so I added a note in the original post to help clear things up.
Ok so did you or did you not succeed in ordering the DG joes? Has any manager actually called you and told you that they ordered these and you went to the store and purchased them after they ordered them for you? I guess the answer is no , because you keep failing to answer. If the answer is no then this thread is pointless. I know you think you are creating a solution but in reality you are creating the problem. If you need a cause why not stand up for something that makes a difference. Join the peace corps or go give blood or something, helping people who ate to lazy or impatient to help them selves will not get you in to toy collector heaven . A wise man once said " it is better to be remembered by the ones you love , than to be revered by a bunch of ass holes."
2pacnacho
06-09-2012, 01:54 AM
Thanks for the info.
DaveViper
06-09-2012, 01:55 AM
Thanks for the info.
Your welcome and I hope it helps.
DaveViper
06-09-2012, 11:05 AM
My case that I ordered last week came in today.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7243/7169302445_0c1450a91f_z.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7243/7354515884_a7815f660d.jpg
I put in another order today. Seems to be working so far.
This case has already been promised to some tankers.
Happy hunting.
bassistcarlos
06-09-2012, 11:10 AM
Nice! Daveviper shoots a 3 pointer. Whiners= big fat "zero".
Colt Blue
06-09-2012, 11:12 AM
Nice score Dave, seems your plan is working there.
SDawg
06-09-2012, 11:16 AM
Anybody out there wanna help us people here in Europe?
DaveViper
06-09-2012, 11:27 AM
Anybody out there wanna help us people here in Europe?
There are plenty of people that are willing to help out tankers in Europe. In fact I am helping a tanker get some of these DG joes to another tanker in the UK.
As this is a self help thread for a tankers who have DG's in their area (not meant to be a dick) please refer all request to the following thread. Your name will be added to a list and you will be helped in turn.
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-general-discussion/234869-operation-provide-dg-joe-comfort-thread-help-dgless-tankers.html
DaveViper
06-09-2012, 11:30 AM
One more time for the pictures and recipe or it didn't happen crowd.
My case that I ordered last week came in today.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7243/7169302445_0c1450a91f_z.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7243/7354515884_a7815f660d.jpg
I put in another order today. Seems to be working so far.
This case has already been promised to some tankers.
Happy hunting.
Nice! Daveviper shoots a 3 pointer. Whiners= big fat "zero". I couldn't have said it better :)
Nice score Dave, seems your plan is working there.
I put in another order today. I hope this information helps others in when their hunting.
ROC Solid Snake
06-09-2012, 12:00 PM
Thank you for all of your enthusiasm and good intentions/deeds Dave. This place is a little nicer because of you.
youdoitimbusy
06-09-2012, 12:29 PM
I gotta say regardless of the negativity, and the fact that I was late to this show, and am at the bottom of this list. I do appreciate the fact that there are people out here trying to help. I would love to see this attitude applied in many more aspects of our society. Great things have small beginings. While I'm fairly cirtin I might not ever see these joes. Its nice to know that a few more people will get to enjoy them, and accomplish their goals. I have been out to many dgs and made mutiple trips to no avail. I have been assured they have been ordered, left my number, only to have them sold out from benieth me. What I'm saying is this. I don't think that the majority of people wanting these figures are lazy, or puting forth a lack of effort. They are just difficult to attain in a lot of areas even if your doing all the right things.
Dropkick
06-09-2012, 12:39 PM
Dave, i for one totally support you in this effort. Trolls will be trolls & in the end, there's nothing you can do about. Keep on doing what you're doing Dave.
Thank you for all of your enthusiasm and good intentions/deeds Dave. This place is a little nicer because of you.
agreed with 100%
Snow Wolf
06-09-2012, 04:16 PM
This is fantastic info for hisstank members searching for the DG Joes....I would put this knowledge to good use if only we had a DG up in Canada.
Every week or two, I go into our local Dollarama store, and hope to see those red and white cards on the shelves. So far, nothing, but it's not a big deal because I would be damn shocked if I actually found them.
nerdsgetchicks
06-11-2012, 05:16 AM
http://i49.tinypic.com/28rgnjs.jpg
Keep the faith. I am gonna try this "talking to the manager" thing.
nerdsgetchicks
06-11-2012, 05:22 AM
Hey Dave,
What are you charging folks per figure to ship? Just curious. I am charging 6.00 for the fig and 5.00 shipping.
5.00 shipping for up to 3 figures.
Just curious.
My case that I ordered last week came in today.
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I put in another order today. Seems to be working so far.
This case has already been promised to some tankers.
Happy hunting.
geekacres
06-11-2012, 08:25 AM
So not to keep having to ask the same question over and over again , but have any of the managers actually come through with these from reading this entire thread no one has actually been successful in having these ordered for them. Am I reading this wrong?
Today is my store's order day. I hope to follow up with "helpful manager" to see how she made out ! Fingers crossed...
DaveViper
06-11-2012, 08:05 PM
Today is my store's order day. I hope to follow up with "helpful manager" to see how she made out ! Fingers crossed...
Good luck to you.
In case you missed it the case I ordered did show up. I put another order in on Saturday. So it should arrive this Saturday the 16.
sparks007
06-11-2012, 08:11 PM
Today is my store's order day. I hope to follow up with "helpful manager" to see how she made out ! Fingers crossed...
Cool can't wait to hear how this works out.
super curry max
06-11-2012, 08:30 PM
I took these UPC numbers into 2 dollar generals and asked if they could be ordered, at which I found a complete set of 6 at each store previously, and the workers there including the manager just looked at me like I was fucking crazy.
I want to help out but shit how fucking stupid is the dg system.
DaveViper
06-12-2012, 05:41 AM
I took these UPC numbers into 2 dollar generals and asked if they could be ordered, at which I found a complete set of 6 at each store previously, and the workers there including the manager just looked at me like I was fucking crazy.
I want to help out but shit how fucking stupid is the dg system.
Hi, sounds like maybe someone may have gone by those stores already and ruined it for the rest of us. Or of course there is a ton of other things, bad day,just being jerks, etc.
Hopefully your bad expierence hasn't soured you and you will keep up the hunt. Good luck to you.
nerdsgetchicks
06-12-2012, 05:49 AM
I took these UPC numbers into 2 dollar generals and asked if they could be ordered, at which I found a complete set of 6 at each store previously, and the workers there including the manager just looked at me like I was fucking crazy.
I want to help out but shit how fucking stupid is the dg system.
Hi, sounds like maybe someone may have gone by those stores already and ruined it for the rest of us. Or of course there is a ton of other things, bad day,just being jerks, etc.
Hopefully your bad expierence hasn't soured you and you will keep up the hunt. Good luck to you.
It sound to me like it may just be that Dollar General.
geekacres
06-12-2012, 07:28 PM
Latest update. Helpful Manager was, indeed, able to order in my Joes. Could be here later this week, may take two. She said it depends on availability, but its looking good !
DaveViper
06-13-2012, 07:37 AM
Latest update. Helpful Manager was, indeed, able to order in my Joes. Could be here later this week, may take two. She said it depends on availability, but its looking good !
Very cool sir! Please let us know how it works out.
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