[245am]

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Originally Posted by Mr. Focus

LOL @ 'Tar-gotcha'

Yes Bermuda Mohawk, even after four threads dedicated to bashing Target for raising their prices, people are still buying the single figures at $8.47 after tax.

I guess I should consider myself lucky that the Target near me never has anything new... Since January, I have only bought 2 CPs and 2 exc. vehicles in the three Targets I check out every week or so.

I NEVER thought I'd say this, but thank god for Wal-Mart.

[young1nj]

I kind of feel bad posting this because I dont want to seem like im bragging, but Mt. pleasant target got a set of wave 9 in today, an di picked them up minus the Wb and torpedo at like focus said 8.47 each after tax.

YUK!! I have never paid this much, i don't have a lot to spend so I have to get what I can at good prices, ussualy wal-mart is my place. But i tried using the coupon and the guy gave me a look and a guilty as charged voice as he said people were using this as fraud. I just said ok, didn't give them any reaction, and bought my wave 9. It was all they had.

The things is I think target selling joes for 7.99 each is fraud! F'in target. I hate the fact I had to buy from them at 7.99 each.

But when I find them at wal-mart I will try and price match to K-mart for 5.99 each which sounds like is something they do then take these back to Target for someone else to grab.

But they did have wave 4 comic packs that i can pick up for someone in Michigan and send away at cost, if they are there when i check on them tomorrow if needed, just PM me. I have a buy/sell page with my great feedback on there, in case you would like to check it out.

It is nice being about 200 yards away from target and wal-mart, then a mile away from k-mart, and 3 from meijers, which sucks by the way for joes. pegs are always empty, i would have nothing if I had to rely on them. Maybe Im spoiled.

But dam you target!!! Its a fraud i tell you!!!

[Noizeindex]

I wish the Targets by me had figures I wanted, even at 8 bucks a pop. I'd have no problem justifying the price if they had the stock to back it up. I have no problem paying for service or availability as long as it's actually there. I waste more in the difference driving around, buying them from scalpers, & just plain time it takes to do this. I feel very lucky that I got 95% of my collection at retail, which out of the other things I've collected is extremely high, so maybe my view is skewed.

I also know that my patience in finding figures at a cheaper location has cost me in the past, among other things,a W1 Flint! That hurt really bad! Now I don't question it if I see it, I just get it. Worst case you can return it.

Anyways, I'm too tall for soap boxes, & for once, I don't have any non sightings to report!

[Mr. Focus]

Remnants of Wave 9 have been sighted at Target Northland* and Target Southfield.

*OMG, I can't believe someone beat me to my own store...it's just nothing to believe in anymore.

[Mr. Focus]

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Originally Posted by Bermuda Mohawk

Yeah, I just don't think I can do it. I can't justify that price, and the reasons, or lack of reasons for it. I will shop at Walmart against my better judgment for now. (and TRU)

C'mon...three B.A.T.s starring back at you as they're doing their little dance on the pegs as you think to yourself, "I just need three more B.A.T.s!"...then you notice a middle-aged gentleman approaching you with the look of determination...his stride is now a gallop...what to do, what to do?!?! Hey, you only needed three more B.A.T.s, right? Let's just hope that never happens!!!

FYI: $7.99 will be the new price point. Target is the first to do 'Fall resets' so they're the first to adjust their prices accordingly.

[Mr. Focus]

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Originally Posted by young1nj

...i tried using the coupon and the guy gave me a look and a guilty as charged voice as he said people were using this as fraud. I just said ok, didn't give them any reaction, and bought my wave 9. It was all they had.

I tried using the coupon at a Target that didn't display the 'Fraudulent' signs. I was casually flirting with the cashier when the system blocked the coupon. I told her why the system blocked it but she replies, "...it's okay, I just need an override!"

She called a supervisor over and asks her to just enter the override code while hiding the coupon. The supervisor hesitated then asked about the $5 discount. After the cashier revealed the coupon the supervisor exclaimed, "THAT'S FRAUDULENT, THAT'S FRUADULENT!!!"

She questions me about how I obtained the coupon but she painted herself into a corner by making accusations of which I undermined with knowledge of the fraudulent coupons and visual proof that the coupon was from Target's website. She was willing to override the system after she goes to her office to reread the 'Fraudulent' email again. I told her that I was in hurry and not to bother. I knew it was a shot in the dark anyway.

So class, what did you learn today? That's right, a supervisor can manipulate the Target system and still validate the coupon however I don't advise this unless you have a good relationship with the store supervisor. They can still discount your purchase without scanning the coupon; I once received 50% off with just a few keystrokes from a store supervisor.

FYI: For those that have established a good relationship with their Target(s) just tell them of your dilemma, KINDLY remind them of how much business you do there and then lean on your relationship that you have established. NOW ask them to trade your once valid $5 off coupon for a Target complimentary $3 off coupon. If your good, you can get two complimentary $3 off coupons. YES, you can use multiple complimentary Target $3 coupons in one transaction...LOL!

[Bermuda Mohawk]

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Originally Posted by Mr. Focus

C'mon...three B.A.T.s starring back at you as they're doing their little dance on the pegs as you think to yourself, "I just need three more B.A.T.s!"...then you notice a middle-aged gentleman approaching you with the look of determination...his stride is now a gallop...what to do, what to do?!?! Hey, you only needed three more B.A.T.s, right? Let's just hope that never happens!!!

Well, I think I'd be okay . I don't think I'm gonna army build the B.A.T.. I know I know, I'm crazy not to with such a cool figure. I'm just not feeling a need for more than the 2 I have right now. The Snow Serpent is of course another story.

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FYI: $7.99 will be the new price point. Target is the first to do 'Fall resets' so they're the first to adjust their prices accordingly.

Yeah, I figured that would come sooner than later. I didn't think it was just Target random price changes and was dictated by Hasbro. Chances are we'll finally see K Mart changes prices now as well. Having a difference in MSRP and shelf price of $2 doesn't seem likely.

[G.I.Eddie]

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Originally Posted by 245am

...I NEVER thought I'd say this, but thank god for Wal-Mart.

i know EXACTLY what you mean...

[khaos]

2 cases of w9 at w lansing target. no bats. I got the snow serpents. someone also bought a hawk and a ninja ku.

[Mr. Focus]

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Originally Posted by Bermuda Mohawk

...I don't think I'm gonna army build the B.A.T.. I know I know, I'm crazy not to with such a cool figure. I'm just not feeling a need for more than the 2 I have right now.

That's not crazy my friend, that's... BLASPHEMY!!!