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"Kevin Salm" <kdsalm@dreamscape.com> wrote in message news:H7zz7D.KrG@lugnet.com... [snip] (...) as (...) will (...) Although this tpoic has been well covered in the past, every so often it is good to raise again just to remind LEGO that the (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: 2x4 Dark Gray Bricks Discontinued??
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(...) I was just talking with someone about this very thing yesterday. This item has been listed as "sold out" for a few weeks now. It is my hope that this item will be restocked soon and NOT discontinued. On a similar note, I have what could be (...) (24 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: Best time/day to list auctions?
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(...) Definitely True. Todd Lehman had some data listed in this message: (URL) I have always found it odd and counterintutive that Tuesdays seem to be the day of highest bidding activity. Personally, when I used to run a few auctions I would time (...) (24 years ago, 29-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) All IMHO, only: It's not as important when you start your auctions as when you end them. Saturday is usually the best end date from the seller's standpoint, at least for Lego. I rarely bother bidding on Saturday-ending auctions because the (...) (24 years ago, 28-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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There was discussion on this a really long long time ago, and since for some reason it stuck in my brain and Lugnet keeps every post, I'll make use of both and take a quick visit to the past...here's a link: (URL) would be interesting to see how (...) (24 years ago, 28-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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As a seller, I'm trying to decide when is best to list auctions, and I'd like input from you all: Since ebay auctions always end 5, 7, etc. days from the moment they are listed, it's important to start your auction (as the seller) at the right time (...) (24 years ago, 28-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: Target Exclusive Trains On Clearance
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(...) Yes. It means I'm not always wrong when it comes to my predictions: (URL) B. (24 years ago, 14-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: KBToys discount strategy
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(...) Why? They get a steady customer volume. I have also noticed that the Target Visa (a decent deal actually) gives you credit for additional 10% off coupons for the purchase you made with a 10% off coupon. I also quickly realized the Target Visa (...) (24 years ago, 14-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: KBToys discount strategy
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Hmm. Apparently I would benefit from MORE confusion.... (...) $100. (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: KBToys discount strategy
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(...) That makes more sense to me. The two times I've used coupons, I've gotten more coupons. Probably my store is not well-informed about the policy. (...) Another case where my store probably did it wrong. I did get a coupon per $100. My store was (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) <snip> (...) Your mileage (or at least mine) may vary. When I took advantage of this a couple of weeks ago (having already gotton one coupon), I was explicitly informed that I wouldn't get a coupon for a purchase made with a coupon. Other (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: KBToys discount strategy
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(...) Sure. The only time I buy clothes is when Robinson's-May has a sale and then has discount coupons on top of the discounts. Of course, some places may specifically deny the use of coupons on top of some discounted prices - it all depends on (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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KBToys recently introduced a marketing gimmick that allows 20% off future purchases. Every $100 spent qualifies one for a 20% off coupon. The coupon takes off 20% any future purchase, even if the items are already on sale. The coupons never expire, (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: Target Exclusive Trains On Clearance
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I don't think much of a leap is needed to figure out how *that* particular product line is going... I've never seen TRU slap an orange clearance sticker on a toy as fast as they did for Galidor. It went from endcap display to the steel bargain bin (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Good observations. And if I may be so bold as to connect the dots further... of those 4 retailers, who seems to be doing the best overall and who the worst? (strangely enough, both Target and TRU outsource a lot of their web presence to (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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"Bryan Kinkel" <helpdesk@loseyourmind.com> wrote in message news:H72H60.4C5@lugnet.com... (...) with (...) [ ... snipped ... ] I have to agree with you here. One thing about this hobby, you get to learn the habits of some of the big retailers. TRU, (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: Target Exclusive Trains On Clearance
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I believe, that in general, if a new product does not move in a few weeks, Target will blow it out. I think this is a great strategy by Target. I'm no retail expert, but I think selling a slow moving item at a cut price and getting fresh stock on (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: Target Exclusive Trains On Clearance
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(...) I've wondered the same sorts of things about Target. What I particularly remember is that last spring/summer Target had the Tantive IV and the Yoda sculpture, and clearanced them quickly. In that case it was great to see big sets in the (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
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"Bryan Kinkel" <helpdesk@loseyourmind.com> wrote in message news:H72BzH.F21@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) they (...) [ ... snipped ... ] I had wondered the same thing. We do a lot of our regular shopping at Target (Cary, NC) so I have (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: Target Exclusive Trains On Clearance
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I made a quick stop at the Plymouth Meeting, PA Target in the Philadelphia suburbs. The large train set is on clearance for $111 Caboose around $10 Passenger car around $13 Log carrier car around $11 They had about 15 of each car and 10 of the large (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.market.theory)
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