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Re: Tuesday Morning wash-out
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Thu, 28 Sep 2000 23:53:49 GMT
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Yes, I've noticed it here in western Ohio, too, but some I think
is simply seasonal re-arrangement that they do.

In my area Wal-Marts, the LEGO seems to move around the toy section about twice
a year, like now, in the pre-Christmas run-up.  I suspect that Walmart is
charging manufacturers for "premium" shelf space and positioning goods
accordingly, just as supermarkets do with some items.  (Visible from
the big central aisle is good, etc.).  In one of my local places,
ALL of the LEGO just disappeared one day, but it came back about a
week later in another location.  Plus, they've been running clearances,
and we haven't seen any new (i.e. 2001) sets yet, but I wouldn't be
surprised to see those come out onto the shelves in November.

In lugnet.market.shopping, Dave Jost writes:
Talking about dedicated shelf space...

I noticed that some Walmarts have seriously cut back on shelf space for Lego
period!!

Any ideas on this??

Dave

"Paul Ferguson" <locker99@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:G1Lr6w.KJ6@lugnet.com...
Well, here it is 28 September, and I've checked out my local
Tuesday Morning clearance-type store at their fall season reopening.
This seems to represent the merchandise that they will have through
Christmas.  Apparently, whatever source provided their great supply
last year wasn't available this year.

I'm sorry to report that there was nary a LEGO item in sight -- some
Playmobiles and a small number of MegaBlocks.

I'd love to hear about it if anyone finds anything at some other location.

In lugnet.market.shopping, Mike Walsh writes:

"Paul Ferguson" <locker99@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:Ft0vy4.1I3@lugnet.com...
Last fall the close-out chain Tuesday Morning had a bunch of stuff on • sale,
some at good prices, some at MRSP.  I myself found a bunch of small • Imperial
Armada sets, some Exploriens, and some other things, as did other • people.

So when their flyer showed up announcing their re-opening this week • (after
several weeks restocking) I had high hopes.

Well, folks, at least where I live in western Ohio, it was evidently a • one-time
thing.  I checked two TM outlets near me and found not a single LEGO • item,
only
a couple of packages of dreaded MegaBlocks.

I've got one more within striking distance, but am inclined to think • it's
not
worth the trip unless someone else reports a sighting.

AND, there's STILL no Shell promo sets here, either!

Paul

I spoke with a manager at Tuesday Morning about a month ago and she told • me
that they usually only have toys during the sale event just prior to
Christmas.  This is not a hard and fast rule but she said she would not
expect to see LEGO sets again until that time of the year.

Mike

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Mike Walsh - mike_walsh@mindspring.com

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Talking about dedicated shelf space... I noticed that some Walmarts have seriously cut back on shelf space for Lego period!! Any ideas on this?? Dave "Paul Ferguson" <locker99@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message news:G1Lr6w.KJ6@lugnet.com... (...) (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)

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