TRU Found a way to "discount" 10188 Death Star

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• DoubleD Oklahoma, USAMember Posts: 488

  November 2013

  Looks like now they are giving out Palpatine's Arrest with purchase of Death Star

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• GIR3691 Member Posts: 672

  November 2013 edited November 2013

  Heh. "A $109.99 value." It's $74.99 on the TRU site right now.
  
  Still pretty darn good. I feel bad for anyone who took advantage of it for the Y-Wing. Wonder if by the time we get to Christmas, it'll be "Free Death Star with purchase of Death Star."

  

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• dougts Oregon, USAMember Posts: 4,129

  November 2013

  so, assuming the PA set can be had for around $65-$70 at various times, this would equate to a 17% or 18% discount on the 10188. not too bad really

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• starfailure Member Posts: 138

  November 2013

  other "Hard-to-Find" sets with the free PA include 10225 - R2D2, 10227 - B-Wing, 10240 - X-Wing

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• Brickarmor USAMember Posts: 1,257

  November 2013

  #10225 and #10240 are OOS. It's also showing that you get a free PA with purchase of PA... but it won't add it to your cart.

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• starfailure Member Posts: 138

  November 2013

  They'll probably come back into stock immediately after the promo ends.

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• doriansdad CTCMember Posts: 1,337

  November 2013

  Walmart, Target and Amazon will get with the program before too long and start offering gift cards to move these exclusives. Good times:)

  

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• DoubleD Oklahoma, USAMember Posts: 488

  November 2013

  Wonder if you can goto the store and get it two for one PA would be nice

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• HokieJoe99 Member Posts: 351

  November 2013

  I added PA to my cart to try to get that plus another one for free as the website says. The free one did not come up as a separate line item so I tried to adjust the quantity to 2 to see what would happen and I got this message.
  
  The quantity you are attempting to add to cart for LEGO Star Wars Palpatine's Arrest (9526) has exceeded the allowable limit per customer. The quantity has been adjusted appropriately and is reflected in your cart. If you wish to purchase a quantity beyond the allowable limit, please send an email, with your contact information and request, to our Bulk Buying team at [email protected]
  
  I never knew buying 2 of something was buying in bulk.

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• iancam33 Member Posts: 407

  November 2013

  Too bad it only says "online only." most of the sets that are "hard to find" are for in store purchase only. I love how TRU does that.

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• klatu003 Hobbiton, Shire, Middle EarthMember Posts: 724

  November 2013

  It is such a time and energy waste to try to get TRU to a decent price. Their inflated regular prices are such a trap for the unwary. The whole experience is negative. I would rather just hand my money over to a Lego Store or Lego S&H, if other retailers aren't an option.

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• TheLoneTensor MericaMember Posts: 3,950

  November 2013

  It does take effort, like most good things in life do. Given that exclusives are no longer discounted, even at the precious Lego stores or S&H, that effort is rewarded today more than ever before.
  
  Say what you want about TRU, but they currently have the best deal on the Death Star and SSD.

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• TheLoneTensor MericaMember Posts: 3,950

  November 2013 edited November 2013

  Btw, poking around, it looks like TRU has some pretty good prices right now, for example, the Vampyre Castle for $80 and free shipping on all Lego sets (even if under $75 apparently). Plus, $5 more for a plush bear or dog (with a $50 purchase).
  
  TRU can be a jerk to deal with sometimes, but every now and then they shine.

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• tmgm528 Member Posts: 457

  November 2013

  TheLoneTensor said:

  
  TRU can be a jerk to deal with sometimes, but every now and then they shine.

  Sounds like me ;-)
  

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