2 minutes ago, mfc90125 said:

Sears Friends Emma Art Studio 40% off: https://m.sears.com/lego-friends-emma-s-art-stand-41332/p-A015133589

 

Careful.  This is a $20 set.  At target its offered for $16, plus the GC discount which will drop it another $2.4 or so.  The sears deal isn't so great.

2 minutes ago, SpaceFan9 said:

Careful.  This is a $20 set.  At target its offered for $16, plus the GC discount which will drop it another $2.4 or so.  The sears deal isn't so great.

Was thinking about it for those who hadn’t taken advantage of the GC deal. But maybe combining into the new GC deal will garner a similar deal.

7 hours ago, brickolodon said:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/LEGO-Super-Heroes-Quantum-Realm-Explorers-76109/624446583 - $13.99

https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Jungle-Explorers-Mobile-Building/dp/B071NWXT1H/ref=sr_1_23?tag=slickdeals&ascsubtag=2c6841aefb9f11e8ae04c695055d12510INT&s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1544319634&sr=1-23&keywords=lego city - $33.99 with Buildable and functional Venus flytrap!!!

Even with the discount 60160 is still 7.9/brick... break even on eBay is easily $60.

Edited December 9, 20187 yr by mfc90125

1 hour ago, legorunner said:

I do think that the continued lack of a limit is interesting. Its a gift to us now that we an even better idea of whats retiring, but it makes me wonder about Target's motivations. I can't imagine Target is making much / any money on the BP'ers who are continually using their gift cards with each purchase - and probably losing money on many of us. Obviously plenty of normal shoppers are taking advantage of this promotion as well and not necessarily putting the $10 back into LEGO. Is this promo generating enough sales of LEGO among normal shoppers that its worth it? Is this getting enough people onto Target's page / stores that its generating other sales even if they are mostly not making much $ on LEGO? Is this part of the online struggle with Amazon and Walmart - sales no matter the cost? Or is their inventory this high that they need the sales to cut down on the surplus of sets this year? A form of clearance, if you will...

I know no one has answers and its probably a combination of some of them. Just thinking out loud...

Pretty simple.  I buy from Target and not Walmart.  If a retailer questions why I buy something, I no longer use them.  Target and Amazon make it easy.  Walmart has lost my business.  Do they care?  No, but if enough people like me leave, they will care.

60169 for $51 + $10 gc + 10% gc

https://www.target.com/p/lego-174-town-cargo-terminal-60169/-/A-52092043

19 minutes ago, woodyhtc said:

60169 for $51 + $10 gc + 10% gc

https://www.target.com/p/lego-174-town-cargo-terminal-60169/-/A-52092043

This is by far my favorite deal at Target right now - right at the price point, gets you the GC, but I think we went over this the other day: how much do you have to actually shell out in cash to get the $10 GC?  Remember you can't use  GC to get a GC so you have to pay something.  What is the minimum amount you have to pay to trigger the GC deal?

3 minutes ago, mfc90125 said:

This is by far my favorite deal at Target right now - right at the price point, gets you the GC, but I think we went over this the other day: how much do you have to actually shell out in cash to get the $10 GC?  Remember you can't use  GC to get a GC so you have to pay something.  What is the minimum amount you have to pay to trigger the GC deal?

False . 

54 minutes ago, Ed Mack said:

Pretty simple.  I buy from Target and not Walmart.  If a retailer questions why I buy something, I no longer use them.  Target and Amazon make it easy.  Walmart has lost my business.  Do they care?  No, but if enough people like me leave, they will care.

This....Target gives a target gc....this ensures you push your business to target in the future....and if you don't they don't care.  It allows target to give greater discount than just a percentage off the set.

Edited December 9, 20187 yr by vincevaughn
grammer

 

2 minutes ago, Bold-Arrow said:

False . 

If anyone can confirm in store if this Arrow is correct please let us know.  Thanks.

1 minute ago, mfc90125 said:

 

If anyone can confirm in store if this Arrow is correct please let us know.  Thanks.

I'm confused by the question, and seeking to clarify:

1) Are you asking/assuming that you cannot use a Target GC towards the purchase of an item that has a "Buy $X, get a $Y Target gift card" offer, and receive the new GC after purchase? or
2) Are you asking/assuming that you cannot use a Target GC to buy a different gift card, such as Buffalo Wild Wings, XBox Live, etc.?

If #1, I have used a target GC online to lower the cost of a purchase, and still received a new promo gift card. Haven't had the chance to try in store.

If #2, I have not been able to use gift cards to purchase other gift cards.

Just now, emes001 said:

I'm confused by the question, and seeking to clarify:

1) Are you asking/assuming that you cannot use a Target GC towards the purchase of an item that has a "Buy $X, get a $Y Target gift card" offer, and receive the new GC after purchase? or
2) Are you asking/assuming that you cannot use a Target GC to buy a different gift card, such as Buffalo Wild Wings, XBox Live, etc.?

If #1, I have used a target GC online to lower the cost of a purchase, and still received a new promo gift card. Haven't had the chance to try in store.

If #2, I have not been able to use gift cards to purchase other gift cards.

Thanks for asking.  So, I go into the store to select $50 in LEGOs and use my 10% off GC to pay for the entire bill.  Do I then get another $10 GC even if I pay for the entire balance with the 10% GC?  Or, do I have to pay them some part of the amount in RedCard to then qualify for the new GC?

Thanks for asking.  So, I go into the store to select $50 in LEGOs and use my 10% off GC to pay for the entire bill.  Do I then get another $10 GC even if I pay for the entire balance with the 10% GC?  Or, do I have to pay them some part of the amount in RedCard to then qualify for the new GC?

No, I just bought 3 of these in 3 different transactions using my 10% gc for the entire thing. Got the price down to $40 after all said and done.

No, I just bought 3 of these in 3 different transactions using my 10% gc for the entire thing. Got the price down to $40 after all said and done.

$10 gc will be sent after they ship

Detective's Office back in stock at Amazon.  Preorder to be meet on 12/23.

https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Creator-Expert-Detectives-Office/dp/B00NHQGDZ0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1544383237&sr=8-2&keywords=lego+detective

8 minutes ago, woodyhtc said:

 

No, I just bought 3 of these in 3 different transactions using my 10% gc for the entire thing. Got the price down to $40 after all said and done.

$10 gc will be sent after they ship

 

Thanks for confirming!

Whew. RIP my inbox from Target. Good grief. And here I was going to clean up all the orders I received in the past week, this morning...well, there's always the afternoon!

2 hours ago, legorunner said:

I do think that the continued lack of a limit is interesting. Its a gift to us now that we an even better idea of whats retiring, but it makes me wonder about Target's motivations. I can't imagine Target is making much / any money on the BP'ers who are continually using their gift cards with each purchase - and probably losing money on many of us. Obviously plenty of normal shoppers are taking advantage of this promotion as well and not necessarily putting the $10 back into LEGO. Is this promo generating enough sales of LEGO among normal shoppers that its worth it? Is this getting enough people onto Target's page / stores that its generating other sales even if they are mostly not making much $ on LEGO? Is this part of the online struggle with Amazon and Walmart - sales no matter the cost? Or is their inventory this high that they need the sales to cut down on the surplus of sets this year? A form of clearance, if you will...

I know no one has answers and its probably a combination of some of them. Just thinking out loud...

I was in a Target today and there were a lot of holes on their shelves for sets that they used to have a ton of, so I am assuming the combination of $10 GC and Xmas are doing wonders for their sales.

Target also has the Town Bus Station for $30.99 Incase you missed it when Wal Mart had it for $26.99

1 hour ago, raindog said:

Detective's Office back in stock at Amazon.  Preorder to be meet on 12/23.

https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Creator-Expert-Detectives-Office/dp/B00NHQGDZ0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1544383237&sr=8-2&keywords=lego+detective

How much was  it?

How much was  it?

$159.99 MSRP

3 hours ago, Bold-Arrow said:

False . 

i used all my $10.00 GCards from 1st target promo (buy50get10FreeGC) to buy 10%Off gift card in store (i got $300 in GC)

my second best after 60169 https://www.target.com/p/lego-technic-heavy-duty-forklift-42079/-/A-53293974 for $55.99

Edited December 9, 20187 yr by brickolodon

49 minutes ago, brickolodon said:

i used all my $10.00 GCards from 1st target promo (buy50get10FreeGC) to buy 10%Off gift card in store (i got $300 in GC)

my second best after 60169 https://www.target.com/p/lego-technic-heavy-duty-forklift-42079/-/A-53293974 for $55.99

Like that set

Reminds me of the Volvo 160 set

If you bought that one from TRU at the end there you are making out like a bandit now

 

34 minutes ago, Summit said:

Like that set

Reminds me of the Volvo 160 set

If you bought that one from TRU at the end there you are making out like a bandit now

 

 

LEGO Creator Expert Ferris Wheel 10247 Construction Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X6A8VWA/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_TkBdCbWNGKQ85

 

9 in stock but at $199.99

3 minutes ago, yukmeez said:

LEGO Creator Expert Ferris Wheel 10247 Construction Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X6A8VWA/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_TkBdCbWNGKQ85

 

9 in stock but at $199.99

Nope. Target or bust.

1 hour ago, Summit said:

Like that set

Reminds me of the Volvo 160 set

If you bought that one from TRU at the end there you are making out like a bandit now

 

I went through and looked at the night Toy's r us put up some insane sales last December. While I was being an idiot purchasing Jestro's volcano Lair and some Ninjago Cave no one ever heard of. I also snagged a lot more Volvo 160EW then I initially realized. Here's an Interesting reflection on past deals.

Volvo 160EW
Current: 179.40 Cost: 60.12 Fee's 33.40
Margin 47.8% Profit 85.78$

41130 Friends Roller Coaster
Current: 179 Cost: 61.47 Fee's 37.43
Margin 44.5% Profit 79.87$
 

Lego Xerion Claas 42054 
Current: 167.40 Cost: 94.50 Fee's 36.75
Margin 21.50% Profit: 36.15

Jestros Volcano Lair
Current: 229.99 Cost: 64.30 Fee's 44.50
Margin 52.69% Profit: 121.19

Based on Jestro's slow selling rate and recent boost in prices, you couldn't have gone wrong purchasing much besides the Xerion and ninjago cave thing.