Sandwraith Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 As the title says - the small mom&pop LEGO store Lasting Toys in Mississauga appears to be closing it's doors and is having a sale to sell through their stock. They sell a wide range of LEGO, including the current stuff at retail prices, and retired sets at a markup. I'm local to their store, so i'll be checking it occasionally, but their large exclusives (even the ones currently available) usually have a markup already applied, so even at %10 off there isn't much of a deal there. Either way i figure i'd post this for anyone local to the store looking for something, i'm sure there will be good deals to find at some point. The sales are as follows (currently): Quote Lasting Toys is closing! Visit the store often for sale prices of up to 50% off. Sales will change weekly. Sales June 8 – 11 50% off CHIMA Speedorz sets 30% off DK Brickmaster books 30% off World Racers sets 25% off Key Lights (get ready for backyard camping!) 20% off most Atlantis sets 20% off most Disney Cars sets 20% off DUPLO 20% off most Galaxy Squad sets 20% off most Lone Ranger sets 20% off Magnet minifigure sets including Star Wars, Atlantis and the female minifigure assortment (minifig not glued to magnet brick) 20% off Minecraft Cube sets (21102, 21105, 21106, 21107 only) 20% off most Ninja Turtle sets 15% off stationary 10% off all other sets and items* If you have gift certificates, make sure that you use them soon. While supplies last we have a FREE mini seagull build for kids 14 and under that visit the store. The store will be open regular hours Wednesday through Saturday. As soon as the inventory is reduced sufficiently, our doors will close. *Does not include sets with prices ending in .X5, mystery minifigures or any items already on sale Happy Building! And finally their Facebook page to check their hours and whatnot: https://www.facebook.com/LastingToys/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader888 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I've picked up some older retired CMF from them at retail price. I never understood how they could sell current exclusive sets marked up. Most were readily available at SAH at lower prices and you could collect VIP points, free shipping and get bonuses....etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandwraith Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 7 minutes ago, Vader888 said: I've picked up some older retired CMF from them at retail price. I never understood how they could sell current exclusive sets marked up. Most were readily available at SAH at lower prices and you could collect VIP points, free shipping and get bonuses....etc. My guess would be something to do with them not being able to buy wholesale from LEGO. I think since they sold retired sets at a markup; LEGO did not let them buy from them at wholesale prices. Or something like that, could be wrong. I've found many gems at this store, will be sad to see them go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobo1969 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 7 minutes ago, Vader888 said: I've picked up some older retired CMF from them at retail price. I never understood how they could sell current exclusive sets marked up. Most were readily available at SAH at lower prices and you could collect VIP points, free shipping and get bonuses....etc. There is still a large portion of the buying public that don't bother with price checking. They may know what they want or they are impulse buyers but they care little about 'shopping around' whether they are rich or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_14 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 14 minutes ago, Vader888 said: I've picked up some older retired CMF from them at retail price. I never understood how they could sell current exclusive sets marked up. Most were readily available at SAH at lower prices and you could collect VIP points, free shipping and get bonuses....etc. You must never have been in the Toys Toys Toys chain, where their regular price for everything is always 20% higher than the TRU price. Then when they have a 20% off sale, their "regular" price magically rises by 20%. I swear their business model is to just buy stuff from TRU and then charge more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader888 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, jeff_14 said: You must never have been in the Toys Toys Toys chain, where their regular price for everything is always 20% higher than the TRU price. Then when they have a 20% off sale, their "regular" price magically rises by 20%. I swear their business model is to just buy stuff from TRU and then charge more. I've been to their stores in various malls, and seen their ridiculous prices. I saw a couple retired architecture sets (i.e pisa, Brandengate...etc) at the one in Vaughan Mills, with big markups. I guess they prey on the ill/uninformed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_14 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Just now, Vader888 said: I've been to their stores in various malls, and seen their ridiculous prices. I saw a couple retired architecture sets (i.e pisa, Brandengate...etc) at the one in Vaughan Mills, with big markups. I guess they prey on the ill/uninformed. There's one in the office tower next to me downtown and I can see a parent rushing home not minding paying the extra amount given there are no other toy stores around here and justifying the price difference for the convenience, but the ones like at Vaughn Mills where there is not just a TRU but also a Legoland in the same building I just don't get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groupsrv Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Tis a sad day. owner is friendly and selection was fantastic. got European exclusive and retried sets that i sat on too long before pulling the trigger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltbuyer Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 And to explain our exclusives situation - we have to buy at full retail price - since LEGO chose not to allow us to buy them. So we bring in a few at slow times of the year - to allow people on a Friday night at 8pm who need it for 9am on Saturday - to get one. yes we tack on 20% which is about the least I can do to cover rent/payroll etc. But it's for emergencies etc. Now here is our current sale list - and we have updated a few things on facebook as well including some exclusives we did discount 15% Sales June 15 – 18 50% off all CHIMA speedorz and sets 40% off Ninjago Spinners 30% off Star Wars planet sets 30% off DUPLO sets 30% off DK Brickmaster books 30% off World Racers sets 25% off Books and Magazines 25% off Mixels 25% off Bionicle sets 25% off most Ninja Turtle sets 25% off stationary items 25% off Key Lights (get ready for backyard camping!) 20% off Keychains (excluding individual priced ones on the counter) 20% off LT Grab Bags of parts LTGBxxxx 20% off City sets 20% off Elves 20% off Disney Princess 20% off Friends 20% off Hero Factory 20% off most Atlantis sets 20% off most Disney Cars sets 20% off most Galaxy Squad sets 20% off most Lone Ranger sets 20% off Magnet minifigure sets including Star Wars, Atlantis and the female minifigure assortment (minifig not glued to magnet brick) 20% off Minecraft Cube sets (21102, 21105, 21106, 21107 only) 15% off all other sets and items* If you have gift certificates, make sure that you use them soon. *Does not include sets with prices ending in .X5, mystery minifigures or any items already on sale Happy Building! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltbuyer Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 And if you hit our facebook page you'll see the gammut of things that were added during this week to the sale including most exclusives so not much is undiscounted anymore. https://www.facebook.com/LastingToys/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltbuyer Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Lasting Toys is closing! Visit the store often for sale prices of up to 65% off. Sales will change weekly. Many sets that previously were priced with .X5 are now 15% off. Most exclusives have been discounted as well. All our LEGO signage and promotional items are available as well. Any and all fixtures are available for sale – to view them please contact Mike at 905-823-4310 for an appointment. New Sales/Increased Discount June 22 – 25 65% off all CHIMA speedorz sets 50% off Ninjago Spinners 35% off DK Brickmaster books 35% off World Racers sets 35% off Key Lights (get ready for backyard camping!) 35% off Books and Magazines 30% off most Ninja Turtle sets 30% off most Galaxy Squad sets 25% off Minecraft Cube sets (21102, 21105, 21106, 21107 only) 25% off Friends 25% off Hero Factory 25% off Ninjago sets 25% off Angry Birds sets 20% off Minecraft sets 20% off Scooby Doo sets 20% off Creator sets 20% off LEGO Movie sets 20% off Brickforge 20% off LifeLites Continued Sales 50% off all CHIMA sets 30% off DUPLO sets 30% off Star Wars planet sets 25% off stationary items 25% off Bionicle sets 25% off Mixels 20% off Magnet minifigure sets including Star Wars, Atlantis and the female minifigure assortment (minifig not glued to magnet brick) 20% off most Atlantis sets 20% off most Disney Cars sets 20% off most Lone Ranger sets 20% off City sets 20% off Elves 20% off Disney Princess 20% off Keychains (excluding individual priced ones on the counter) 20% off LT LEGO Grab Bags of parts 15% off all other sets and items* If you have gift certificates, make sure that you use them soon. The store will be open regular hours Wednesday through Saturday. As soon as the inventory is reduced sufficiently, our doors will close. *Does not include sets with prices ending in .X5, mystery minifigures or any items already on sale Happy Building! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandwraith Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 On 6/21/2016 at 7:34 AM, ltbuyer said: Lasting Toys is closing! I dropped by the other day an picked up a few things Any idea when the Minecraft stuff will get further discounted (not the cube sets) looking to pick up an Ender Dragon, and maybe the End Portal. And did you guys really sell through your Prince of Persia stuff that quick?! Surprised to see none in there on Wednesday haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltbuyer Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) Prince of persia sold out long before the sell off, and upcoming discounts are not known till I see how the prior week has done. And honestly if stuff goes beyond 25% off it will be very rare, since we have final sell off buyer that will take most stuff at that point. Edited June 23, 2016 by ltbuyer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kd123 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Two years ago I happened into lasting toys after coming out of my dark ages and picked up some retired technic sets at a reasonable price. I was there today to pick up a few sets and while the deals were nice it was really sad to see them close down. Thank you for being there for me and countless others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltbuyer Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Appreciate the sentiments, it was not an easy decision at all, but timing for many many things was good to do it now. Happy building all!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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