Target Sale.

bmorr · 08-15-2011, 08:51 AM

yeah, i dont think im gonna use them anymore. you guys are starting to make me paranoid lol.

ludovicotek · 08-15-2011, 08:55 AM

This whole dilemma made me think of this story I remember reading a couple years ago. Basically, this guy would change the prices of the items he was buying and then re-sell them on eBay for a huge profit. Somewhere they had the security footage of him doing it. But he got caught!!!!

g1fanatic · 08-15-2011, 09:01 AM

I would like to chime in on this 'fake' coupon dilemma...
I was going to use the coupon this week but after seeing a few links relating that this coupon is a 'fake/fraud', I changed my mind in using it. The risk of getting caught is not worth having a criminal record as your life may be ruined by a 'silly' mistake of not knowing. Every transaction is recorded either it be via cc/debit use or video surveillance. So, if the company wants to heavily pursue this 'illegal' activity on a consumer, I'm sure they will find a way to dig through their transaction records. "It's better to be safe than sorry."

Jason Abbadon · 08-15-2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Boba Fettuccini

take the ad in with you. I might try tomorrow.

Saw the sale this morning but they had nothing I'd get even for thos price...They need to make Cap two for one and I'd buy a bunch of Hydra soldiers!

miketime · 08-15-2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Do Boy

Bring the house down on us???? Sounds like you are just worried about yourself. I no nark and trust me no saint. I was simply going to be asking what coupons are available and that I recived some from some where and weren't sure if they are real. So before you get your panties in a bunch. Why do t you let me get an answer first. Don't worry no figure pointing will be involved. People come into my office all the time with coupons for sale. I'll just say it was someone off the street.

You clearly looked over the lol that followed that sentence and your being a jerk about it so I'm done. This is what you get when you try to share something whith the community. The only thing that got my "panties in a bunch" is your rude and crass behavior. I do believe an apology is in order. Good day to all.

P.S. Thank you Staff for taking down the coupon pic.

omega145 · 08-15-2011, 10:27 AM

Just what I thought, come on is saving 5-10 bucks really worth feeling uncomfortable or even worse being questioned if it ever gets to the store that they are fraudalent? We are all grown ups and should know how to handle situations like these, not to egg people on and tell them to use cash to avoid getting caught.

Do Boy · 08-15-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by miketime

You clearly looked over the lol that followed that sentence and your being a jerk about it so I'm done. This is what you get when you try to share something whith the community. The only thing that got my "panties in a bunch" is your rude and crass behavior. I do believe an apology in in order. Good day to all.

Think what ever you want. I personally don't think I was being a jerk with my comment. But hey it's the interwebz and people are always crying about little things. You also clearly over looked the comment where I thanked you for posting the coupon in the first place. Its the internet man. Get over it.

tlasjr · 08-15-2011, 10:52 AM

I agree these are probably being misused but if the bar code is scanning in as a $5 off coupon it must have been legit at some point. I think anyone who used them previous to today could point to this thread and show they had reason to believe it was legit. Going forward could be trouble. I'm glad I didn't use any.

Boba Fettuccini · 08-15-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by omega145

Just what I thought, come on is saving 5-10 bucks really worth feeling uncomfortable or even worse being questioned if it ever gets to the store that they are fraudalent? We are all grown ups and should know how to handle situations like these, not to egg people on and tell them to use cash to avoid getting caught.

Let's see... $7.99 for a figure... $5 off... and you're asking is it worth it? Some of us don't make a whole hell of a lot of money, and these coupons were going to be manna from heaven. Morally it's wrong to keep using these things, and I won't. But realize that this isn't trivial to some of us, we kinda needed these to be real.

quinten182 · 08-15-2011, 11:44 AM

Just did this! Got variant spidey, variant skaar, and colored srange (+ an AIM soldier for fun) all for 10 bucks after the Buy 1 Get 1 free AND hasbro coupon. I understand it's cheaper if you do 2 at a time, but didn't wanna go back through the line twice.

Also, why is it wrong to use? If it's legitimately scanning, I don't see why it shouldn't be ok to use. I did not alter this coupon in any way so I have no idea personally if it's a "scam", but I'm not turning down $5 off after I've spent thousands on this product.. loads of time rebuying a crap wolverine/spidey/iron man just to get the other figure it comes with.

Boba Fettuccini · 08-15-2011, 11:55 AM

There's a link on page two showing that it's a fake.

And if you'd like, I'll take those extra Iron Man, SPidey and Wolverine figs off your hands *cheesy grin* I need more custom fodder.

omega145 · 08-15-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Boba Fettuccini

Let's see... $7.99 for a figure... $5 off... and you're asking is it worth it? Some of us don't make a whole hell of a lot of money, and these coupons were going to be manna from heaven. Morally it's wrong to keep using these things, and I won't. But realize that this isn't trivial to some of us, we kinda needed these to be real.

You took what I said out of context. Whether you make a whole lot of money or not, buying each figure for 8-10 bucks and building a large collection is expensive. After building my entire toy collection, I dont even want to calculate how many G's i've spent so far.
With that being said, I was saying that saving 5-10 bucks is not worth having that monkey on your back of doing something illegal whether you are going to be blind to the coupons being fakes or not. Again, knowing that im using an illegal coupon at a store that I frequent quite often not only by myself but with my family and even having a low percentage chance that someone might question me if i did use the coupons is not worth it at all. Especially for saving ONLY 5-10 bucks. If its really that big of a deal than maybe you shouldnt be buying them in the first place or choose another hobby. My 2 cents for all its worth.

Boba Fettuccini · 08-15-2011, 11:57 AM

I've been at this for 15 years. I can't stop now.

Tiberius · 08-15-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Boba Fettuccini

I've been at this for 15 years. I can't stop now.

^ This lol

Boba Fettuccini · 08-15-2011, 12:06 PM

Both my parents are toy collectors. My dad did Hot Wheels and POTF Star Wars, my mom did vintage Fisher Price. They got me hooked when I was 3 (I considered myself a collector as a small child). I am however getting rid of a lot of the other things I collected so I can have more room for this and more peace of mind. Action figures are easy to pack up and move. Rocks, bottles, records, patches are not so much.

my name is Michael, and I'm addicted to owning things. =/

bmorr · 08-15-2011, 12:37 PM

its great to be collector, dont be a hoarder. Every collector should take a few steps back from their collection every once in a while and say "How much is enough and is this healthy for me?"

omega145 · 08-15-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bmorr

its great to be collector, dont be a hoarder. Every collector should take a few steps back from their collection every once in a while and say "How much is enough and is this healthy for me?"

Good advice but at the same time, where is the line between collector and hoarder? From the outside lookin in someone might look like a hoarder and they would probably consider themselves completist.

After re-arranging my collection, i've decided to sell off some of my MU and Marvel Showdown because of this reason of having too much and not even being able to display them all.

Dylan in Oregon · 08-15-2011, 01:02 PM

Yeah, but at the end of the day, if I've handled my business and I'm not hurting anyone then so what? We only get one run at this crazy life, do what makes you happy! I only collect 3.75 Marvel. I could be addicted to heroin or gas powered toy cars!

bmorr · 08-15-2011, 01:02 PM

[Quote}After re-arranging my collection, i've decided to sell off some of my MU and Marvel Showdown because of this reason of having too much and not even being able to display them all.[/QUOTE]

this is what i mean by healthy. Dont get to the point where you get out of bed in the morning and your stepping on MOC boxes of crap you forgot you had.

Dylan in Oregon · 08-15-2011, 01:03 PM

In other news, I also like to read, play guitar and go to the river!

Tiberius · 08-15-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylan in Oregon

In other news, I also like to read, play guitar and go to the river!

I'm currently reading Everything to do with Cable and Hope. Honestly, I love seeing Cable as a parental figure, its really cool to see that side of him.

Dylan in Oregon · 08-15-2011, 01:09 PM

Oh, Duane Swierczynski's two year run was freakin' spectacular! But my favorite authors are Kurt Vonnegut (RIP) and Richard Dawkins.

Comic-wise Jonathan Hickman consistently blows my mind!

Optimus Vader · 08-15-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ludovicotek

this guy

..I just read that. LOL. What a douche. Now that is a guy who really never wants to touch a woman.

"Yeah, so I just got out on parole. Did some serious time... stole like $7k worth of Legos. Yeah, I'm an outlaw."

omega145 · 08-15-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bmorr

this is what i mean by healthy. Dont get to the point where you get out of bed in the morning and your stepping on MOC boxes of crap you forgot you had.

Actually I dont even get out of bed anymore, I just lay in my bed and roll around all day with my Iron Man's, Spider man's and captain america toys!
This way there is no chance in me stepping on anything!

Boba Fettuccini · 08-15-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by omega145

Actually I dont even get out of bed anymore, I just lay in my bed and roll around all day with my Iron Man's, Spider man's and captain america toys!
This way there is no chance in me stepping on anything!

If this were FB, I would like this, then repost it as a quote. This made my evening

08-15-2011, 10:27 AM	#55
miketime Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West Bridgewater,MA Posts: 1,052	Quote: Originally Posted by Do Boy Bring the house down on us???? Sounds like you are just worried about yourself. I no nark and trust me no saint. I was simply going to be asking what coupons are available and that I recived some from some where and weren't sure if they are real. So before you get your panties in a bunch. Why do t you let me get an answer first. Don't worry no figure pointing will be involved. People come into my office all the time with coupons for sale. I'll just say it was someone off the street. You clearly looked over the lol that followed that sentence and your being a jerk about it so I'm done. This is what you get when you try to share something whith the community. The only thing that got my "panties in a bunch" is your rude and crass behavior. I do believe an apology is in order. Good day to all. P.S. Thank you Staff for taking down the coupon pic. __________________ Last edited by miketime; 08-15-2011 at 11:51 AM..

08-15-2011, 10:27 AM	#56
omega145 Toy Monger Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hudson, NH Posts: 3,012	Just what I thought, come on is saving 5-10 bucks really worth feeling uncomfortable or even worse being questioned if it ever gets to the store that they are fraudalent? We are all grown ups and should know how to handle situations like these, not to egg people on and tell them to use cash to avoid getting caught. __________________ B/S/T

08-15-2011, 10:44 AM	#57
Do Boy Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 3,179	Quote: Originally Posted by miketime You clearly looked over the lol that followed that sentence and your being a jerk about it so I'm done. This is what you get when you try to share something whith the community. The only thing that got my "panties in a bunch" is your rude and crass behavior. I do believe an apology in in order. Good day to all. Think what ever you want. I personally don't think I was being a jerk with my comment. But hey it's the interwebz and people are always crying about little things. You also clearly over looked the comment where I thanked you for posting the coupon in the first place. Its the internet man. Get over it. Last edited by Do Boy; 08-15-2011 at 10:49 AM..

08-15-2011, 11:44 AM	#60
quinten182 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: STL, MO Posts: 1,644	Just did this! Got variant spidey, variant skaar, and colored srange (+ an AIM soldier for fun) all for 10 bucks after the Buy 1 Get 1 free AND hasbro coupon. I understand it's cheaper if you do 2 at a time, but didn't wanna go back through the line twice. Also, why is it wrong to use? If it's legitimately scanning, I don't see why it shouldn't be ok to use. I did not alter this coupon in any way so I have no idea personally if it's a "scam", but I'm not turning down $5 off after I've spent thousands on this product.. loads of time rebuying a crap wolverine/spidey/iron man just to get the other figure it comes with. Last edited by quinten182; 08-15-2011 at 11:47 AM..

08-15-2011, 11:55 AM	#62
omega145 Toy Monger Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hudson, NH Posts: 3,012	Quote: Originally Posted by Boba Fettuccini Let's see... $7.99 for a figure... $5 off... and you're asking is it worth it? Some of us don't make a whole hell of a lot of money, and these coupons were going to be manna from heaven. Morally it's wrong to keep using these things, and I won't. But realize that this isn't trivial to some of us, we kinda needed these to be real. You took what I said out of context. Whether you make a whole lot of money or not, buying each figure for 8-10 bucks and building a large collection is expensive. After building my entire toy collection, I dont even want to calculate how many G's i've spent so far. With that being said, I was saying that saving 5-10 bucks is not worth having that monkey on your back of doing something illegal whether you are going to be blind to the coupons being fakes or not. Again, knowing that im using an illegal coupon at a store that I frequent quite often not only by myself but with my family and even having a low percentage chance that someone might question me if i did use the coupons is not worth it at all. Especially for saving ONLY 5-10 bucks. If its really that big of a deal than maybe you shouldnt be buying them in the first place or choose another hobby. My 2 cents for all its worth. __________________ B/S/T