Disney Store Exclusive SW Black Series

Joe Moore · 10-23-2018, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkToyLord

I disagree. I'm in NYC and I'm all over the place. There have been times when I had popped in on a whim and bought several smaller items..or times I stopped in and ended up Christmas shopping for the little ones in my family. That is a HUGE inconvenience to not provide a customer with a bag an essentially FORCE them to...or else continue to walk around NYC holding merchandise.

I have LITERALLY purchased thousands of things over my lifetime, so yes..this is a huge inconvenience on my part to all of a sudden be required to PURCHASE a bag.
Many times (now when I'm seeing business practices that ONLY benefit the store/company) I wish i could take my business elsewhere....but for particular items...sometimes it's the only choice.

/end Rant ;o)

But now you know your options and can be better prepared. Make sure to have a bag if you're going to be out and about or pay the $1 for a reusable bag. Businesses like this (and especially Disney) only care about getting as much cash from you as they can. Over the next few years, more companies are going to be abandoning the use of plastic bags. So it's only going to get worse. Best to get used to having a bag handy for when you need it.

kylactus · 10-23-2018, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Moore

But now you know your options and can be better prepared. Make sure to have a bag if you're going to be out and about or pay the $1 for a reusable bag. Businesses like this (and especially Disney) only care about getting as much cash from you as they can. Over the next few years, more companies are going to be abandoning the use of plastic bags. So it's only going to get worse. Best to get used to having a bag handy for when you need it.

Yeah, but in a time when brick and mortar stores are constantly loosening business to online retailers, youd think they would avoid inconveniencing shoppers. And as far as carrying your own bag, some stores don’t allow you to walk around with a bag, and there is the problem with shoplifting, or, on the other hand the perception of it. What happens when you have to bring a duffle bag to the mall to go christmas shopping, and someone wants to check your bag? Do you have to pull out every receipt and remember every item and where you bought it? I could see this as a big turn off, especially to people who buy a lot of stuff.

Augustus_Cole · 10-23-2018, 08:12 AM

in case anyone wanted to see the entire page..

and for the life of me I can't recall where I've seen that Stormtrooper before.. I KNOW I've held it in my hands and looked at it..but didn't think it was worth whatever the cost was at the time. However if I see it while it is on sale...I'll cop...Mostly for those effects...

Joe Moore · 10-23-2018, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kylactus

Yeah, but in a time when brick and mortar stores are constantly loosening business to online retailers, youd think they would avoid inconveniencing shoppers. And as far as carrying your own bag, some stores don’t allow you to walk around with a bag, and there is the problem with shoplifting, or, on the other hand the perception of it. What happens when you have to bring a duffle bag to the mall to go christmas shopping, and someone wants to check your bag? Do you have to pull out every receipt and remember every item and where you bought it? I could see this as a big turn off, especially to people who buy a lot of stuff.

Why would you bring a duffel bag to a mall? That's a very specific example, when nearly any bag will do. If you're being checked by mall security, they're not looking for anything but weapons. Though I have never once been subject to such a thing at a mall, and I carry a shoulder bag at times. If you're going to a mall to shop at multiple stores, then you're going to find bags. If you're going to the mall to go solely to the Disney store, keep a plastic bag handy. A regular grocery store or even a regular Target bag is going to fit in a pants or jacket pocket.

It's not about inconvenience. Companies are looking to reduce the amount of waste they are producing. Plastic bags are an easy target as it not only looks good on paper, it reduces the amount of money they are spending (don't have to buy hundreds of thousands of plastic bags a year). Companies like Disney will look to profit off that, just as they look to profit off of everything.

Carry a bag, or don't. That's your choice to make. If it's not possible, then it's not possible. You know what they're doing, you know the options that are available and how to avoid paying them for a bag.

Augustus_Cole · 10-23-2018, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Moore

It's not about inconvenience. Companies are looking to reduce the amount of waste they are producing. Plastic bags are an easy target as it not only looks good on paper, it reduces the amount of money they are spending (don't have to buy hundreds of thousands of plastic bags a year). Companies like Disney will look to profit off that, just as they look to profit off of everything.

IT IS EXACTLY ABOUT INCONVENIENCE..TO THE CONSUMER. Companies aren't looking to reduce waste. They are looking to do WHATEVER it takes to 1. increase those capital gains 2. keep up some facade of how they care about the environment.

AGAIN I SAY WITH CERTAINTY... if consumers took a stand against it with their dollars..(if it was that important). Watch how they WOULD provide bags again with some other explanation of why it's not bad for the environment, or the bags are bio-degradable, earth friendly, edible, or some nonsense or fancy term someone made up.
Our spending dollars are sooooo powerful...too bad it's not used to our advantage enough.

I'm gonna start carrying Walmart plastic bags in my pockets at all times..heh..
lawd knows I've got hundreds of them.

okay..i'm gonna stop talking about bags now....ha

Joe Moore · 10-23-2018, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkToyLord

IT IS EXACTLY ABOUT INCONVENIENCE..TO THE CONSUMER. Companies aren't looking to reduce waste. They are looking to do WHATEVER it takes to 1. increase those capital gains 2. keep up some facade of how they care about the environment.

AGAIN I SAY WITH CERTAINTY... if consumers took a stand against it with their dollars..(if it was that important). Watch how they WOULD provide bags again with some other explanation of why it's not bad for the environment, or they bags are bio-degradable, earth friendly, edible, or some nonsense or fancy term someone made up.
Our spending dollars are sooooo powerful...too bad it's not used to our advantage enough.

I'm gonna start carrying Walmart plastic bags in my pockets at all time..heh..
lawd knows I've got hundreds of them.

okay..i'm gonna stop talking about bags now....ha

Consumers will not take a stand, especially "collectors". You've admitted it yourself. You're not going to stop shopping there. If people aren't going to stop giving them your hard earned money, why should they care that you're unhappy about shopping there, so long as you're still shopping there?

Augustus_Cole · 10-23-2018, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Moore

Consumers will not take a stand, especially "collectors". You've admitted it yourself. You're not going to stop shopping there. If people aren't going to stop giving them your hard earned money, why should they care that you're unhappy about shopping there, so long as you're still shopping there?

"Those Bastards" ..<<in my South Park Kyle voice>>

Joe Moore · 10-23-2018, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkToyLord

"Those Bastards" ..<<in my South Park Kyle voice>>

It 100% sucks man. I agree wholeheartedly with it being about lining pockets. If you have to shop there, don't feed the newest level of corporate greed.

hasbroherofan · 10-23-2018, 10:44 AM

I can also attest to the bag thing. At all the Target and Whole Foods stores near me, getting a bag is an extra few cents.

Bearjew · 10-24-2018, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by VashTS

It's where we are at unfortunately. There are other plans which I will not divulge...because last time I gave some insider info, Toyark banned me from the Hasbro thread...lol Good times.

PM me the plans. I will take the fall!!!

DarthKamen · 10-24-2018, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

So he's nothing more than wallpaper.

Wow.

I've never met someone who wasn't head over heels for the Bounty Hunters.

Joe Moore · 11-01-2018, 05:41 AM

Disney Store Exclusive Star Wars: The Black Series 6-Inch Scale Figures Available Now - The Toyark - News

deecee4 · 11-01-2018, 06:42 AM

Got a Phasma to open and Zuckuss to hold on to for when I get some of the other bounty hunters later.

Zorn88 · 11-01-2018, 12:58 PM

I'll probably swing by my local Disney store sometime and pick up a couple of Stormtroopers if they have them. They look neat, and I'm digging the effect pieces.

pub1 · 11-05-2018, 02:20 PM

Please would you pick up a discount code for me. Thank you so much.

pub1 · 11-05-2018, 02:22 PM

Please could you grab me one, that would be really helpful. Many thanks

10-23-2018, 07:07 AM	#26
Joe Moore Administrator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 34,328	Quote: Originally Posted by DarkToyLord I disagree. I'm in NYC and I'm all over the place. There have been times when I had popped in on a whim and bought several smaller items..or times I stopped in and ended up Christmas shopping for the little ones in my family. That is a HUGE inconvenience to not provide a customer with a bag an essentially FORCE them to...or else continue to walk around NYC holding merchandise. I have LITERALLY purchased thousands of things over my lifetime, so yes..this is a huge inconvenience on my part to all of a sudden be required to PURCHASE a bag. Many times (now when I'm seeing business practices that ONLY benefit the store/company) I wish i could take my business elsewhere....but for particular items...sometimes it's the only choice. /end Rant ;o) But now you know your options and can be better prepared. Make sure to have a bag if you're going to be out and about or pay the $1 for a reusable bag. Businesses like this (and especially Disney) only care about getting as much cash from you as they can. Over the next few years, more companies are going to be abandoning the use of plastic bags. So it's only going to get worse. Best to get used to having a bag handy for when you need it. __________________

10-23-2018, 08:13 AM	#29
Joe Moore Administrator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 34,328	Quote: Originally Posted by kylactus Yeah, but in a time when brick and mortar stores are constantly loosening business to online retailers, youd think they would avoid inconveniencing shoppers. And as far as carrying your own bag, some stores don’t allow you to walk around with a bag, and there is the problem with shoplifting, or, on the other hand the perception of it. What happens when you have to bring a duffle bag to the mall to go christmas shopping, and someone wants to check your bag? Do you have to pull out every receipt and remember every item and where you bought it? I could see this as a big turn off, especially to people who buy a lot of stuff. Why would you bring a duffel bag to a mall? That's a very specific example, when nearly any bag will do. If you're being checked by mall security, they're not looking for anything but weapons. Though I have never once been subject to such a thing at a mall, and I carry a shoulder bag at times. If you're going to a mall to shop at multiple stores, then you're going to find bags. If you're going to the mall to go solely to the Disney store, keep a plastic bag handy. A regular grocery store or even a regular Target bag is going to fit in a pants or jacket pocket. It's not about inconvenience. Companies are looking to reduce the amount of waste they are producing. Plastic bags are an easy target as it not only looks good on paper, it reduces the amount of money they are spending (don't have to buy hundreds of thousands of plastic bags a year). Companies like Disney will look to profit off that, just as they look to profit off of everything. Carry a bag, or don't. That's your choice to make. If it's not possible, then it's not possible. You know what they're doing, you know the options that are available and how to avoid paying them for a bag. __________________

10-23-2018, 08:20 AM	#30
Augustus_Cole DarkToyLord Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: It's Dark and Hell is Hot... Posts: 4,959	Quote: Originally Posted by Joe Moore It's not about inconvenience. Companies are looking to reduce the amount of waste they are producing. Plastic bags are an easy target as it not only looks good on paper, it reduces the amount of money they are spending (don't have to buy hundreds of thousands of plastic bags a year). Companies like Disney will look to profit off that, just as they look to profit off of everything. IT IS EXACTLY ABOUT INCONVENIENCE..TO THE CONSUMER. Companies aren't looking to reduce waste. They are looking to do WHATEVER it takes to 1. increase those capital gains 2. keep up some facade of how they care about the environment. AGAIN I SAY WITH CERTAINTY... if consumers took a stand against it with their dollars..(if it was that important). Watch how they WOULD provide bags again with some other explanation of why it's not bad for the environment, or the bags are bio-degradable, earth friendly, edible, or some nonsense or fancy term someone made up. Our spending dollars are sooooo powerful...too bad it's not used to our advantage enough. I'm gonna start carrying Walmart plastic bags in my pockets at all times..heh.. lawd knows I've got hundreds of them. okay..i'm gonna stop talking about bags now....ha Last edited by Augustus_Cole; 10-23-2018 at 08:49 AM..

10-23-2018, 08:33 AM	#31
Joe Moore Administrator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 34,328	Quote: Originally Posted by DarkToyLord IT IS EXACTLY ABOUT INCONVENIENCE..TO THE CONSUMER. Companies aren't looking to reduce waste. They are looking to do WHATEVER it takes to 1. increase those capital gains 2. keep up some facade of how they care about the environment. AGAIN I SAY WITH CERTAINTY... if consumers took a stand against it with their dollars..(if it was that important). Watch how they WOULD provide bags again with some other explanation of why it's not bad for the environment, or they bags are bio-degradable, earth friendly, edible, or some nonsense or fancy term someone made up. Our spending dollars are sooooo powerful...too bad it's not used to our advantage enough. I'm gonna start carrying Walmart plastic bags in my pockets at all time..heh.. lawd knows I've got hundreds of them. okay..i'm gonna stop talking about bags now....ha Consumers will not take a stand, especially "collectors". You've admitted it yourself. You're not going to stop shopping there. If people aren't going to stop giving them your hard earned money, why should they care that you're unhappy about shopping there, so long as you're still shopping there? __________________

10-23-2018, 08:59 AM	#33
Joe Moore Administrator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 34,328	Quote: Originally Posted by DarkToyLord "Those Bastards" ..<<in my South Park Kyle voice>> It 100% sucks man. I agree wholeheartedly with it being about lining pockets. If you have to shop there, don't feed the newest level of corporate greed. __________________