[Black Arbor]

Just snagged a NECA Aliens USMC accessory pack for 15 bucks and a part 3 Jason with the lenticular box for 12.50, they were stashed under the bottom shelves (they lift up on hinges) be sure to check there for hidden gems!

[SpasticPlastic]

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Originally Posted by Black Arbor

Just snagged a NECA Aliens USMC accessory pack for 15 bucks and a part 3 Jason with the lenticular box for 12.50, they were stashed under the bottom shelves (they lift up on hinges) be sure to check there for hidden gems!

Nice finds! I hope I can run across anything worthwhile. All that's left at mine is some genocide 2 packs and 2 neomorphs.

[Dolemite]

Unfortunate timing: Toys 'R' Us founder Charles Lazarus dies.

Wow, imagine living long enough to see the company you started die right before you do. Sad.

[LordMudd]

Mine is no longer honoring rewards.


CCC.

[Threat]

CNN reported "Toys R' Us Clearance Sales Delayed To Friday 3/23"

[Sighphi]

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpasticPlastic

The store by me had a sign saying that the media has been reporting liquidation sales start today, but that is incorrect, as the stores have not been told when the sales should begin. I saw a picture on another site of a similar sign.

went to two stores, one had the sign the other had nothing.

They were a couple sections that were pretty empty. I guess people rushed in during the last weekend and bought up stuff.

[kylactus]

I went to the one in Murfreesboro tn today.... no sales, nothing different at all, and when I asked the manager she denied the company was folding or they were closeing at all. I asked if they were going to restock legends, she said of of course, I asked when, she replied the trucks usually come on Thursday... I mentioned it was Thursday, she reiterated “usually” I then asked if they were going to do a liquidation sale, she asked why... I said, well, because the company is bankrupt and the stores were closeing. She then proceeded to, in a very condescending tone, tell me “I don’t know where you get your news, but we’re doing very well, this store won’t be going anywhere!” I then informed her about the whole financial situation, and the shit creek the buisness was up. To which she replied “ you can’t believe the news anymore” I just laughed, said some smart ass quip like “ see ya in June” and left.

[Dolemite]

Fake news

[Black Arbor]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kylactus

I went to the one in Murfreesboro tn today.... no sales, nothing different at all, and when I asked the manager she denied the company was folding or they were closeing at all. I asked if they were going to restock legends, she said of of course, I asked when, she replied the trucks usually come on Thursday... I mentioned it was Thursday, she reiterated “usually” I then asked if they were going to do a liquidation sale, she asked why... I said, well, because the company is bankrupt and the stores were closeing. She then proceeded to, in a very condescending tone, tell me “I don’t know where you get your news, but we’re doing very well, this store won’t be going anywhere!” I then informed her about the whole financial situation, and the shit creek the buisness was up. To which she replied “ you can’t believe the news anymore” I just laughed, said some smart ass quip like “ see ya in June” and left.

Good lord, I know the main reason for the ship sinking is Bain Capital saddling them with debt but with employees like that, it isn't helping matters :P

[LordMudd]

They may be lying to their employees to keep them from quitting.


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[kylactus]

Evidently the guys at MGA are setting up a crowd funding venture at savetoysrus.com to raise 1billion to keep some of the chain open.

[Jeddostotle7]

It is absilutely wild that a large corporation like MGA has set up a GoFundMe page with a goal of $1 Billion in order to save a brand.

[Joe Moore]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kylactus

Evidently the guys at MGA are setting up a crowd funding venture at savetoysrus.com to raise 1billion to keep some of the chain open.

They've set up the page, but I will not be advertising it here. It's an absolutely disgusting venture.

[Bearjew]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Moore

It's an absolutely disgusting venture.

I agree

[Black Arbor]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Moore

They've set up the page, but I will not be advertising it here. It's an absolutely disgusting venture.

I was wondering why a company that probably has a kajillion dollars needs our help to buy the R Us brand :P You sure as heck won't get a stake in the company for your donation haha

[kylactus]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Moore

They've set up the page, but I will not be advertising it here. It's an absolutely disgusting venture.

I’m with you, i won’t be donating,I wasn’t advertising it, but letting people know what’s up. It’s sad that we live in an age where charity has become something noble to receive. ( not knocking all the legit businesses on kick starter and such)

[Mumble-bee]

I've just come out of the Portland ME Toys R Us. There are more ppl here than there have been in months, looking for "up to 30%". Couple guys by the road with standee signs, sign in the window that they're hiring temp help, most areas don't have any signs about percentage off (it appears to be 10% based on scanning items). For stuff I care about, LEGO is 5%, and it's 10% for diecast, action figures, playmobil and collectibles.

I didn't buy anything; i found one Majorette car I wanted but the register lines were long, wasnt worth it. I have an NH trip on Saturday and hope to visit 2-3 stores along my route. Want to find that Transformers Studio Series exclusive but not gonna get my hopes up.

[SpasticPlastic]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mumble-bee

sign in the window that they're hiring temp help

I start tomorrow. Don't really need or want a second job, but the manager is a friend and they are really understaffed right now.

[Mumble-bee]

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpasticPlastic

I start tomorrow. Don't really need or want a second job, but the manager is a friend and they are really understaffed right now.

Good luck to you.
My current work schedule is enough of a drag without trying to add on a temp job anywhere, but def not retail. I hope I never do retail again for the rest of my life -- and I've wound up there during tough times twice so far. (plus a stint when I was in college, but I was in the stockroom, not the floor)
it's going to be a trying time there for the next couple months.
Retail shoppers often become giant crybabies when they don't, or can't, get the "deal" they envisioned.

[Mumble-bee]

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordMudd

Mine is no longer honoring rewards.

I've heard this elsewhere too. crap. I was so close ...


... not that I often find something to spend them on anymore.

oh well. I was thinking it would defray the cost of a lego set or something.

[Mumble-bee]

General FAQ from Toys "R" Us about the liquidation:
https://www.toysrusinc.com/customer-faq

Summary version:
* Liquidation sales begin 3/23 -- and all sales are final
* All store events are cancelled
* all these are invalid starting 3/22: Rewards, Rewards points accruals, store coupons, sales flyers
* Gift Cards and Endless Earnings are still good but only to April 21 and cannot be returned or redeemed for cash
* Canadian gift cards no longer accepted in the U.S.
* if you have layaway items, you have 21 days to pay the balance & get product, to demand a refund, or forfeit your money AND the product
* web store still open for business but not for long
* web store registries only exist for as long as the web store is open

I hope this is of use to everyone.

[jwyss234]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mumble-bee

General FAQ from Toys "R" Us about the liquidation:
https://www.toysrusinc.com/customer-faq

Summary version:
* Liquidation sales begin 3/23 -- and all sales are final
* All store events are cancelled
* all these are invalid starting 3/22: Rewards, Rewards points accruals, store coupons, sales flyers
* Gift Cards and Endless Earnings are still good but only to April 21 and cannot be returned or redeemed for cash
* Canadian gift cards no longer accepted in the U.S.
* if you have layaway items, you have 21 days to pay the balance & get product, to demand a refund, or forfeit your money AND the product
* web store still open for business but not for long
* web store registries only exist for as long as the web store is open

I hope this is of use to everyone.

Thanks for the update. I was about to print off a $5 reward this morning because I finally had the points. A part of me knew they would end the rewards right as I would get enough points for one last $5 reward.

[donmeca2020]

Im hearing only 10% off action figures... that's a laugh. They don't apparently don't want to sell off their stock that badly.

[redfox]

My local store is one of the TRU's that announced it was closing a month back. It's currently promoting the "Up to 60% Off" signage, though most of the stock is only at 40% with a select few at 60%. (Action figures however are @ 50% off, but the shelves are about decimated.)
Interesting tidbit, yesterday they were also running an additional 20% off of the already discounted overall total price.

[adcatalano]

Based on what I’ve read previously I was surprised that my store’s collectible spot was largely in tact. I stashed a couple of packs of display stands from Neca. Store as a whole was busy but stock didn’t seem to be affected much outside of car seats.

Just bummed that I was 2 points away from a reward with a bunch of pending points