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In lugnet.general, Eric Kingsley wrote:
> In lugnet.general, David Eaton wrote:
> > In lugnet.general, Michael Hall wrote:
> > > I just got back from my local toy store (I won’t
> > > name which one yet) and was told that I couldn’t by large amounts of Lego
> > > from them anymore. This seemed really odd to me. I’m friendly with everyone
> > > in the store and know most of them on a first name basis. The assistant
> > > manager was really annoyed because I spend any where from $500-$1500 a week
> > > in the store. She said she was told by her district manager that she could
> > > be accused of being my distributor. I have his phone number and have tried
> > > calling him, but haven’t gotten a response.
> > >
> > > What really gets me is that while I do part out and sell some of the parts I
> > > buy, at least half of it I keep for myself and my boys. I pay full retail
> > > and don’t get a discount from them, so I don’t know why they would turn away
> > > a good paying customer.
> >
> > Wow, that's CRAZY. I guess maybe I could see them worried about the stocking
> > situation-- since IIRC Toys R Us managers can't control their inventory, they
> > just get what's sent to them (assuming this is TRU or some store with a
> > similar policy). Keeping the shelves stocked so they're presentable IS a
> > valid concern, after all. But seriously-- they're *begging* for you to shop
> > elsewhere.
>
> I agree with Dave, this is crazy, I think it might even be considered silly or
> rediculous. If you are actually paying retail as you say I can't see why they
> would care how much you bought. From your description I have to assume this is
> either TRU or even more worrisome a LEGO Brand store. A small independent
> wouldn't have a "district manager" and come to think of it I don't think LEGO
> Brand stores have "district managers" either so that leaves me to beleive you
> have to be talking about TRU.
>
> I would think TRU would take any sale it could at the moment. Sure their might
> be some stocking issues as Dave says it still makes no sense. Unsold inventory
> is expensive, I would think opening up room for inventory would be beneficial to
> them. If I were opperating a store and someone wanted to buy $1500 of stuff I
> say GREAT!!! I would rather sell the $1500 to one person then spread it out
> over 20-30 individual buyers.
>
> Now I wonder how they could possibly implement this policy. Do they have your
> picture at every register with a sign saying "Don't sell to this person as they
> buy to much". I suppose they could flag your credit card but that is easy to
> get around by paying cash. Hell if they are going to be jerks about it and you
> pay retail anyway I would find another store and just not get freindly with the
> management.
>
> This is one of the dumbest stories I have heard in a long time...
>
>
>
> Eric Kingsley
Oh, what the hay. I don't want to get any of the employees at the stores in
trouble, because they are all really friendly and great people, but I will
release the store name anyway. The assistant manager, who is my favorite, is
leaving anyway. The store is KB toys. I'm sure TRU, S@H and all the other stores
I buy from will welcome my money if KB doesn't want it! I'll let you know what
the DM says.
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