Turtle lair on sale at Toys R Us next week

[tmntman]

I received Toys R Us' Big Book catalog in the mail yesterday. It includes a coupon for the sewer lair playset for just $99 starting 10/28. The coupon is good through 11/21. So if you were thinking of buying it, you probably aren't going to find a better price.

[1984]

$99 huh? Thats a nice markdown for anyone on the fence! Thanks a lot for the heads up.

[Zulithe]

$99... bout time... I will buy it finally.

[Veedubguy83]

That's not bad... When it first was released, I was able to grab it for about $95.00. It was 119.99 at the time, plus you got 20% off and free shipping..

[PhatRam32]

Originally Posted by tmntman

I received Toys R Us' Big Book catalog in the mail yesterday. It includes a coupon for the sewer lair playset for just $99 starting 10/28. The coupon is good through 11/21. So if you were thinking of buying it, you probably aren't going to find a better price.

is there another way to obtain this coupon? Guess I need to sign up for this catalog

[dkram230]

Originally Posted by PhatRam32

is there another way to obtain this coupon? Guess I need to sign up for this catalog

I think you can walk right into the store and grab one while supplies last. Customer service should have them.

Also note, however, that the coupon is for $30 off making the lair $109.99 NOT $99. At the end of the day, that's only $10 less than it was 2 weeks ago before TRU raised the price.

[tmntman]

Originally Posted by dkram230

I think you can walk right into the store and grab one while supplies last. Customer service should have them.

Also note, however, that the coupon is for $30 off making the lair $109.99 NOT $99. At the end of the day, that's only $10 less than it was 2 weeks ago before TRU raised the price.

I suspect that they will have to drop the price. The coupon is written as $30 off. But the ad itself lists the price as $99 with the $30 off coupon. So if you have the full catalog, they should honor that price.

Also, if you received the catalog in the mail, there is an additional coupon on the front for $10 off a purchase of $100 or $15 off if you pay with a TRU credit card.

[dkram230]

Originally Posted by tmntman

I suspect that they will have to drop the price. The coupon is written as $30 off. But the ad itself lists the price as $99 with the $30 off coupon. So if you have the full catalog, they should honor that price.

Also, if you received the catalog in the mail, there is an additional coupon on the front for $10 off a purchase of $100 or $15 off if you pay with a TRU credit card.

Hmm... I see that now that I found a full can of the ad. I wonder if it's a typo. Like you said, they will have to honor the $99 price regardless. I just find it odd that they would mark up the regular price by $20 only to mark it right back down $10 3 weeks later. Unless they're taking that $10 coupon into account as well. Although you think it would note that somewhere on the page which I don't see.

[Venom]

Originally Posted by dkram230

I just find it odd that they would mark up the regular price by $20 only to mark it right back down $10 3 weeks later. Unless they're taking that $10 coupon into account as well.

It's pure perception: the customer sees the "regular" price, then the "discount" next to it and think "WOW! That's a great deal!" and buy.

There is a LOT of psychology in sales.

[Sword Slicin' Leo]

Originally Posted by Venom

It's pure perception: the customer sees the "regular" price, then the "discount" next to it and think "WOW! That's a great deal!" and buy.

There is a LOT of psychology in sales.

Yeah,or most people are just dumb (or nieve is a nicer word)

[TheCanadiandrome]

Hopefully goes on sale in Canada also

[Drose18]

Damn i paid 120 with tax so 140!!!

[Zulithe]

Originally Posted by Donnie DBERG

Damn i paid 120 with tax so 140!!!

Quite an expensive set, isn't it... Well as long as it was worth that price to you, I would not beat myself up!

I almost bought it at $119 but they recently raised the price by $20 and I made myself wait until a moment like this... Even at $99 the set feels a bit much considering the fairly poor build quality many people report... but I still must own it.

[Drose18]

Originally Posted by Zulithe

Quite an expensive set, isn't it... Well as long as it was worth that price to you, I would not beat myself up!

I almost bought it at $119 but they recently raised the price by $20 and I made myself wait until a moment like this... Even at $99 the set feels a bit much considering the fairly poor build quality many people report... but I still must own it.

The quality is fine its just the design is very farfetched looking.

[tmntman]

Originally Posted by dkram230

Hmm... I see that now that I found a full can of the ad. I wonder if it's a typo. Like you said, they will have to honor the $99 price regardless. I just find it odd that they would mark up the regular price by $20 only to mark it right back down $10 3 weeks later. Unless they're taking that $10 coupon into account as well. Although you think it would note that somewhere on the page which I don't see.

I haven't gone to the local TRU store, but the website has the lair back down to $129, which would make it $99 with the $30 off coupon.

[MikeandRaph87]

I am thinking about buying this on Thursday. Problem is I am a 25 year old guy who will keep it in the box for all enternity and set it in a box with the 2003 sewer playset. Is it a waste of money or am I crazy? One day if I am lucky enough to have kids they are not aallowed to touch my mint and the box toys.

To asnwer the above question,yes,it is back down to $129 and ONLY with the cupon found in your local paper will you get the $30 off.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Originally Posted by MikeandRaph87

I am thinking about buying this on Thursday. Problem is I am a 25 year old guy who will keep it in the box for all enternity and set it in a box with the 2003 sewer playset. Is it a waste of money or am I crazy?

Hey you're not nuts man, I too want to keep it misb

[Jester]

Kinda OT, but TMNTMan, plans on reviewing the new Nick TMNT and Classic toys?

[tmntman]

Originally Posted by Jester

Kinda OT, but TMNTMan, plans on reviewing the new Nick TMNT and Classic toys?

I'd like to. But it is a matter of finding time, money and space for even more toys. That last one seems to be in short supply around my house.

[Veedubguy83]

Originally Posted by MikeandRaph87

I am thinking about buying this on Thursday. Problem is I am a 25 year old guy who will keep it in the box for all enternity and set it in a box with the 2003 sewer playset. Is it a waste of money or am I crazy? One day if I am lucky enough to have kids they are not aallowed to touch my mint and the box toys.

To asnwer the above question,yes,it is back down to $129 and ONLY with the cupon found in your local paper will you get the $30 off.

I kinda think it is a little crazy... I am keeping mine in the box for now... But when my son is old enough, we are going to build it together... I see no reason to keep a toy in a box forever, unless your soul purpose is to keep it to resell it later... But, to each their own...