My mean letter to Target...

EzekialRage · 10-22-2008, 06:11 AM

Well I live in Arkansas and this past Monday I went to 2 Targets and collectively saw 5 single carded figures and 3 two-packs. One store actually had 3 of the jets with Slipstream. But its always this way around here. Except for the jets, that was a surprise. I guess its just a regional thing. Toys R Us is the same way. I've never seen a single carded figure there ever. And we have 2 stores in Little Rock. It's crazy.

goldendeedsofman · 10-22-2008, 06:58 AM

The same thing goes on at the Target here in Gastonia, NC ( low-very poor selection, virtual no-restock). And when they do re-stock they must only order one case (Marvel Legends, DCU and G.I. Joe figures and vehicles) at a time. However i did have a nice associate help me out. She showed me how to take the price tag (the little peice of paper on the peg) and scan the bar code on it to find out if any were in the stockroom. She also said they get their trucks in on Wed. and Fri. Above all she said "...hopefully all of it will be restocked by Friday and you can find what you want." Very friendly service but what is service without selection? So yeah, add me to your petition: Marvin Ezzell - Gastonia, NC

gba88 · 10-22-2008, 07:22 AM

Just adding my 2 cents! I HATE target for toy selection......not just gijoe stuff but transformers too. It's always the same old crap, they never seem to stock (once every 2 weeks?), and it's pretty much a CRAP experience the whole way around.

I had to end up having my brother pick me up a rattler due to the local (an hour away HA, yeah, "local"), target listing them as available only to be told at the store that there were none there. Dealt with 2 different ppl (the one guy was actually helpful -helpful target employees=about as rare as black timber). Anyway, yeah so they listed as available, had none and I've only seen 1 there in the whole time that they've been out.

Did I mention there have been like 7 CC with the element container hanging since they were first released back in summer some time?

The only thing I hate more than target's toy department is the fact that they get exclusives!!!!!!!! Ok time to end my b!tchfest.

porkchop · 10-22-2008, 07:43 AM

well I would have to say that the three targets I have the opportunity to frequesnt seem to be more in to matchbox cars than anything. The only joe items I have seen worth mentioning are the planes. Don't bother asking for help with anything either, except there was a really nice employee who helped me find glass storage containers!

MikeyT · 10-22-2008, 09:12 AM

Here in Richmond, there are about 5 targets that are within driving distance. I have checked their web site multiple times to see if items are in stock i.e. new vehicles and dvd #3 and #4. They show them available in all stores. Sure enough, I go to the stores and there is nothing new. This website has shown them available for 3 weeks now and nothing has been replaced. Horrible.

Brice B. · 10-22-2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by goldendeedsofman

............However i did have a nice associate help me out. She showed me how to take the price tag (the little peice of paper on the peg) and scan the bar code on it to find out if any where in the stockroom..........

This is a good tip, thanks!

dcooper · 10-22-2008, 11:47 AM

I live in Arkansas and the only time I had a good experience in Target was when the planes came out, I had the DPCI number and gave it to one of the clerks. She looked up the number, went to the back and came out with a box that had both of the jets in it. She said it is not supposed to be out on the shelf but since I drove almost 45 minutes she sold them to me. That is the only Target I go to now. She even calls me when they get joes in. They suck, but at least I have a contact!!!!!!!!!