seapotato Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Ive heard using a blow dryer works. I tried but it didnt, maybe I didnt do it long enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@rtisan Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Blow Dryer works very well, it heats up the glue (obviously) so as not to leave residue on the box. Depending on the sticker though you have to hold it longer, for that small one, try maybe 30sec and see if you can get a corner. Pull up the corner slowly, then stick the blow dryer in behind it so as to get under the sticker. Should be fine. I order a bunch of stuff from Sears over Christmas, everything individually was slapped with a sticker, what a nightmare, but this method saved virtually all the boxes from sticker damage. If you really want one to build asap go get it I guess for $70... or offer a trade. I am sure many Canadians have a lot/some after this clearance. chapter Indigo still has stock so you know eventually they will have a 20-25% off event... plus plum points hehe. I would wait it out. but I know temptation to buy is strong haha. Haha, I`m waiting for that as well. Maybe we`ll get lucky over the summer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedsausage Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Good tip, thanks artisan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weakside Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 really? never had sticker issue... even sears is easy to rip off, try +50 sw battle packs! just need to be confident and let the stickers know who is boss haha. you could consider using permanent black marker over the stickers? I use to be more of a box condition snob but not any more. weird I checked chapters Indigo and it shows 45 left for me?! maybe I am missing something?! haha.http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/kids/toys/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-gathering/673419188258-item.html?ikwid=Lego+unexpected+gathering&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@rtisan Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 All admit, I`m more than a little bit OCD so keep that in mind No sears isn`t that bad, but they put in on everything. Why not just the box? 50bps, wow I`m sure you were busy! That a good idea with the markers, though personally I`d rather remove the sticker if possible. If it`s on there really good then the market would come in handy to cover up. The residue is horrible though, that and when you pull off the sticker and it takes some of the artwork with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seapotato Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 The first time I ordered from walmart, they didn't ship it in a box, just slapped a ginormous postage sticker right onto the box. I peeled it off, (not using a blow dryer :( ) and it took off the gloss of the box. ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacoTuesday Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I lucked out. I picked up a bunch of Unexpected Gatherings, Blackgates, Republic Troopers, Clone Troopers and 1 Battle of Smallville (Not sold on it as an investment yet) and 1 Chi Temple Paid cash and managed to get them into my storage room without my wife knowing. I feel dirty now and slightly used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weakside Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I lucked out. I picked up a bunch of Unexpected Gatherings, Blackgates, Republic Troopers, Clone Troopers and 1 Battle of Smallville (Not sold on it as an investment yet) and 1 Chi Temple Paid cash and managed to get them into my storage room without my wife knowing. I feel dirty now and slightly used Could be worse things than Lego you're hiding from your wife Congrats on the find/clearance deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedsausage Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I lucked out. I picked up a bunch of Unexpected Gatherings, Blackgates, Republic Troopers, Clone Troopers and 1 Battle of Smallville (Not sold on it as an investment yet) and 1 Chi Temple Paid cash and managed to get them into my storage room without my wife knowing. I feel dirty now and slightly used Was this at target taco? Also where are you located, mine seem pretty dry? Maybe you should change your name to "DirtyTaco" ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redghostx Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Target special this weekend: Spend $50 and receive a $10GC. This will pair well with any clearance (and household) items that you may be purchasing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weakside Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Target special this weekend: Spend $50 and receive a $10GC. This will pair well with any clearance (and household) items that you may be purchasing. Nice, thanks for the heads up. Too bad most of the decent sets are/would be sold out by now. 50% off and extra gc is awesome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacoTuesday Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Target special this weekend: Spend $50 and receive a $10GC. This will pair well with any clearance (and household) items that you may be purchasing. No way lol.. Bad timing on my part.. That would have made my haul even better. Thanks for the heads up though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seapotato Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Boo all the clearance stuff is gone at my target. I spent like $200 on video games and lego in the last week, the gift card would have been nice :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veegs Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Cleaned out the UG and BG at the Windsor location (in case there are other Windsor BP'ers) and got a couple of giftcards in addition to the very sweet 50% off. Left some Chima & Ninjago...also left three Superman sets, but at 50% off am thinking about picking them up first thing tomorrow and getting another gift card. No Lion Chi temple, which would probably have tempted me...I think it is pretty cool and never seems to be in stock (anecdotal evidence to me that it might be a winner) I'm sending my in-laws to the London, ON Target on their way home from work to get a report on what (if anything) is left there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peenutz Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Dang... Too bad the lower mainland targets have nothing left... Congrats to those who were able to get 50% plus GC! Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedsausage Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Ok I'm at my local target and need help asap. They have lotr pirate ship ambush for $91 from $130 and 2 craggers command ship for $50 (50% off). What would you do?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peenutz Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 Pirate ship is worth getting with the $10 GC, technically brings it down to 81 and everyone thinks it's a winner. Cragger is also worth getting since it's pretty much 40 after counting the 10 GC. Remember to grab them separately to maximize GC and add a cheap candy to bring Cragger over $50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedsausage Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 That's what I thought, just needed the back up thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedsausage Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 So I picked up an AT-TE at one target location with the lego movie. I could only get one GC because of the prices ($85+$25) but the cashier there offered to do seperate transactions if I wanted to add to the movie. I decided not to because I only picked up the AT-TE for my personal collection. I drive 20min to the next target, finally decide on picking up 2 cragger ships at half off and 4 LOTR pirate ship ambushes at 30% off (these werent advertised, got a price check) thanks to peenutz support. I get to the cashier and he says "Sorry I can't ring these in seperatley, one GC per household". My jaw drops, then I plead my case about the other cashier offering to do seperate transactions. Without getting up in arms about the situation I bargained with him to give me 3 GC's instead of the 6 seperate transactions and he agrees. He rang in 3 seperate boxes for 3GCs then rings in the final 3 boxes on one bill and realizes Im getting a 4th GC. No arguement on his end and said don't worry about it. So I walked away happy even though i didnt get the 6 gift cards i was hoping for, can't be mad for being greedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peenutz Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 Let's just hope I gave you advice that was similar to what the veterans on BP woulda given! Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veegs Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 So I picked up an AT-TE at one target location with the lego movie. I could only get one GC because of the prices ($85+$25) but the cashier there offered to do seperate transactions if I wanted to add to the movie. I decided not to because I only picked up the AT-TE for my personal collection. I drive 20min to the next target, finally decide on picking up 2 cragger ships at half off and 4 LOTR pirate ship ambushes at 30% off (these werent advertised, got a price check) thanks to peenutz support. I get to the cashier and he says "Sorry I can't ring these in seperatley, one GC per household". My jaw drops, then I plead my case about the other cashier offering to do seperate transactions. Without getting up in arms about the situation I bargained with him to give me 3 GC's instead of the 6 seperate transactions and he agrees. He rang in 3 seperate boxes for 3GCs then rings in the final 3 boxes on one bill and realizes Im getting a 4th GC. No arguement on his end and said don't worry about it. So I walked away happy even though i didnt get the 6 gift cards i was hoping for, can't be mad for being greedy. Must be luck of the draw. My mother and father in law cleaned out the London, ON Westmount location - cashier handed out 6 GCs without blinking an eye. For any BPers in London, I'm sending them to the other Target (Masionville) today to see if anything is left on the shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_14 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Well this worked out nicely. I got the Jabba Sail Barge, Republic Gunship, AT-TE, Unexpected Gathering, and Cragger's ship all on clearance price for 33% off and a $10 additional discount for each set thanks to the weekend promo cards. These are all for personal enjoyment and I had been waiting for this kind of sale to get them. Cashiers were very nice about ringing each set through separately and using the cards. These were all at Square One, which was the first time I've been there in some time. There were only 1 each of the latter 2 so I figured they may have been timely returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seapotato Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Nice! Only 33% off though, not 50? My Target has been cleared out in a blink of an eye. Too many ppl in my city! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_14 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Oops, should have said 33% off the Star Wars sets. The others were 50% off. If the rest don't move the price may go down but otherwise I only saw Halo sets for 50% off, and I have all of those ones already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobo1969 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Grabbed more SW battle packs at 50% off. Cragger's ship is also 50% off now- grabbed 2 or those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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