ang911 Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 (edited) The groupon coupons must have changed. Now it says you can only buy 1 and you can only use 1 coupon per transaction per person. Dam I am always to slow on these things! dont worry it said that from the start. On slickdeals it said you can buy 1 from each city...and there are heaps on the merchant page i linked to. I just bought 1 each from five different cities. But yeah buying them one at a time took a few minutes. Judging by how many have sold they will be making a huge loss on these... Edited February 4, 2011 by ang911
bockers Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 (edited) Nice. Great find. Edited February 4, 2011 by bockers
KartoffelViking Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 I have to admit I went back to Myer TTP (Adelaide) this morning and picked up the last Fire Brigade I could see, so you may wanna call them up and check if they have more before going up there. That said, they still have a bunch of underwater HQs, slave Is and turbo tanks.
distortme Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 Thanks for the info, ang911! The shipping may be slow with B&N, but at least you don't have to wait until mid-year to get your hands on the PQ sets. I might follow your lead on this one Oh, and I also saw the Rise of the Sphinx is $90 rrp is australia, so that's a real bargain. Good job I know, it's almost insane, the sets are pretty much half price (which is close to what they should be in the first place, IMO). I couldn't get out of work quick enough when my wife called me to let me know about the 30 % off earlier today, and my eyes nearly popped out of my head when I saw it for myself. I'm gonna have to go back there tomorrow, me thinks. Hopefully the 30 % off is still on. Couldn't find a Clone Tank at Myer Adelaide, but looking at the BN deal I reckon it'll be $67 after 30% code and 3*Groupons :) just waiting for my Groupon codes to be emailed - any idea how long they take to arrive in email?
ang911 Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 Couldn't find a Clone Tank at Myer Adelaide, but looking at the BN deal I reckon it'll be $67 after 30% code and 3*Groupons :) just waiting for my Groupon codes to be emailed - any idea how long they take to arrive in email? The log in on their site seems to be down so you need to go through their mobile site to log in and access your groupons. https://touch.groupon.com/login Click on the G at the top right and you should be able to see your groupons. Click on the groupon, then click 'Use groupon' to get your gift card code.
distortme Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 The log in on their site seems to be down so you need to go through their mobile site to log in and access your groupons. https://touch.groupon.com/login Click on the G at the top right and you should be able to see your groupons. Click on the groupon, then click 'Use groupon' to get your gift card code. Kewl. Got 1 listed - 2 still pending I guess.
ang911 Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 Kewl. Got 1 listed - 2 still pending I guess. That happened to me at one stage too, but then I logged in through http://merchants.groupon.com/ and they were all there. You can print your groupons from there. It has a box that comes up telling you not to use them until tomorrow!? But I used mine already so I wouldn't take much notice of it! Now that I have seen photos of the pirates of the carribean sets I am considering getting some more groupons to go towards those....BN currently has them on preorder with 10% off. Can't use coupons with preorders but the Groupons would be just as good....hmmm tempting..
distortme Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 That happened to me at one stage too, but then I logged in through http://merchants.groupon.com/ and they were all there. You can print your groupons from there. It has a box that comes up telling you not to use them until tomorrow!? But I used mine already so I wouldn't take much notice of it! Now that I have seen photos of the pirates of the carribean sets I am considering getting some more groupons to go towards those....BN currently has them on preorder with 10% off. Can't use coupons with preorders but the Groupons would be just as good....hmmm tempting.. Sorry to continue asking... Listed as three separates on the full site or as just one in the list? I've only got one there so im sure the others are still pending. I really have noooooo patience :/
KartoffelViking Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 [snip] Couldn't find a Clone Tank at Myer Adelaide [snip] [/quote1] I popped by Myer Adelaide CBD today as well, and they seemed to have neither sets on clearance nor an additional 30 % off already reduced toys, so it might have been a Myer TTP only thing.
Clone-Trooper Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 "I popped by Myer Adelaide CBD today as well, and they seemed to have neither sets on clearance nor an additional 30 % off already reduced toys, so it might have been a Myer TTP only thing." You'll find the special is at 'Every' Myer, you just have to ask staff as most stores haven't clearly marked Lego set as a clearance item yet but the 30% off extra is certainly applicable, you just have to make sure the staff deduct the extra 30% from the price the sets scan at, otherwise they'll be overcharging you. Pity Myer hasn't put more sets on clearance.......... but great prices to be had.
Tazmaniac Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 You'll find the special is at 'Every' Myer, you just have to ask staff as most stores haven't clearly marked Lego set as a clearance item yet but the 30% off extra is certainly applicable, you just have to make sure the staff deduct the extra 30% from the price the sets scan at, otherwise they'll be overcharging you. Pity Myer hasn't put more sets on clearance.......... but great prices to be had. My local has the IFS and the Exclusive fire station I'm going to see if they've marked them down might save a hundred dollars or two.
AussieJimbo Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 (edited) No modular fire stations on display at Myer Tuggeranong, there had been about eight of them last week. No evidence of anything on sale except for play tables. I doubt they would have sold all their fire stations in the last week but maybe they did have a flash sale and they were all snapped up. Couldn't find a minifig head at Target, Kmart or Myer. Managed to visit the shopping centre and only do the grocery shopping for once. *laugh* I'm on a go-slow anyway having lashed out excessively in the last month or so. :classic: Edited February 5, 2011 by AussieJimbo
distortme Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 Groupon still not giving me my other two vouchers. Thinking they may have worked out it should be limited to one per person somewhere.....
ang911 Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 Groupon still not giving me my other two vouchers. Thinking they may have worked out it should be limited to one per person somewhere..... I think you might be right cos I just tried buying another one and it didn't come up on my account and didnt charge my credit card either. Although they still come through instantly if I buy them on my ipod touch :) ....weird..
darkhorse Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 "I popped by Myer Adelaide CBD today as well, and they seemed to have neither sets on clearance nor an additional 30 % off already reduced toys, so it might have been a Myer TTP only thing." You'll find the special is at 'Every' Myer, you just have to ask staff as most stores haven't clearly marked Lego set as a clearance item yet but the 30% off extra is certainly applicable, you just have to make sure the staff deduct the extra 30% from the price the sets scan at, otherwise they'll be overcharging you. Pity Myer hasn't put more sets on clearance.......... but great prices to be had. It could be a store-by-store on the markdowns - Carindale had the 30% off markdown signs up (though none in the toy section), but none of the toys had the red sticker required to trigger it. There was only one Fire Brigade left, so maybe they didn't feel the need to mark it down, but there were tons of Slaves, so I would have thought they'd be marked down. Calling ahead (and hoping you get someone who actually knows the toys) would be recommended if it's a bit of a trip.
Clone-Trooper Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 It could be a store-by-store on the markdowns - Carindale had the 30% off markdown signs up (though none in the toy section), but none of the toys had the red sticker required to trigger it. There was only one Fire Brigade left, so maybe they didn't feel the need to mark it down, but there were tons of Slaves, so I would have thought they'd be marked down. Calling ahead (and hoping you get someone who actually knows the toys) would be recommended if it's a bit of a trip. Hey Darkhorse, My local Myer only had x1 sign up regarding the additional 30% off (so they're not fully advertising it obvisouly) but what my store failed to do is also mark the Lego sets with red tickets. You had to go looking for the extra 30% off sign as it seemed to be with left over X-Mas items, Baby Clothes and some other random toys, pretty much on the side lines in the toy section. If you take the sets mentioned (in this forum) to the counter and have them scanned, you'll see that the Slave 1 will scan at $109 from it's $149 ticket price. The Fire Brigade set is RRP $299 and will scan at $219, so minus 30% = $153.30 !!!! With Myers newly installed computer system their sales are nation wide, not just state specific. If you called your nearest store, I'd suggest dropping in and doing their work for them! The only way my Myer sales staff know items were on clearance was because the price was cheaper scanned at the checkout price then the ticket price. Your looking for a A4 size red bordered piece of paper which says a further 30% off to already reduced red ticketed items (if they've printed it out and displayed it).
AussieJimbo Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) Just rang Myer Canberra City. They said $219 was the price for 10197 and you didn't get an additional 30% off. :classic: Edited February 6, 2011 by AussieJimbo
Clone-Trooper Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Just rang Myer Canberra City. They said $219 was the price for 10197 and you didn't get an additional 30% off. :classic: Those tight megablocks bastards........... I can buy you a 10197 here and mail it to you and it would still be cheaper then $219! BAD Myer Amazing, sorry to hear you couldn't get what you wanted
AussieJimbo Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Those tight megablocks bastards........... I can buy you a 10197 here and mail it to you and it would still be cheaper then $219! BAD Myer Amazing, sorry to hear you couldn't get what you wanted Thanks mate, kind offer but it's not a problem, I really shouldn't buy anything for at least a month. :classic:
BrettBrick Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Myer had signs up and announced it over the PA in store. All clearance items at reduced prices will be further discounted 30%. It applied to a few departments, toys clothes and some others but stopped paying attention once I heard toys. Slave 1, Woodys roundup, Firehouse 10197, Atlantas 8077 and 8075 were the Lego sets I found marked down. Also got some Thomas and other toys all about 48% off in the end.
distortme Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Well after a lot of stuffing around for the good of saving dollars and the hobby :) I sorted out the B&N order with the help of 3*Groupon coupons (1 for each member of my family). So I'm now awaiting the 8098 Clone Turbo Tank which in the end cost me $66.94US shipped. Can't really complain there.
shnake Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Myer had signs up and announced it over the PA in store. All clearance items at reduced prices will be further discounted 30%. It applied to a few departments, toys clothes and some others but stopped paying attention once I heard toys. Slave 1, Woodys roundup, Firehouse 10197, Atlantas 8077 and 8075 were the Lego sets I found marked down. Also got some Thomas and other toys all about 48% off in the end. My local Myer (Hornsby) had none of the red tickets on any of the items, and so would not give me the extra 30% off. They never seem to have any of the discounted signage up when they have sales either, they are so slack. They also have the worst selection of Lego of any Myers anyway. How long does the 30% off ticketd items thing go for??
Clone-Trooper Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 I have to take my hat off to 'ang911' for her supurb forum post of the B&N special, pay $10 dollars and get a $20 dollar coupon !!!! I have now purchased x24 in total and have made some sensational Lego purchases !!! People, it works, act now before Lego sets you want sell out !!!! The 30% off code works wonders but you can only use once per account, people, make accounts for your whole family like I did !!! The fact that you can use x3 $20 dollar vouchers in one transactions mean your getting $30 dollar for nothing, PLUS the 30% off the RRP price. 'ang911' has saved me so much money at the moment that I feel like im robbing B&N, I soon get over it because US consumers get the best prices on Lego anyways so im glad we can get some specials on new Lego Star Wars sets now !!!!
distortme Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 I have to take my hat off to 'ang911' for her supurb forum post of the B&N special, pay $10 dollars and get a $20 dollar coupon !!!! I have now purchased x24 in total and have made some sensational Lego purchases !!! People, it works, act now before Lego sets you want sell out !!!! The 30% off code works wonders but you can only use once per account, people, make accounts for your whole family like I did !!! The fact that you can use x3 $20 dollar vouchers in one transactions mean your getting $30 dollar for nothing, PLUS the 30% off the RRP price. 'ang911' has saved me so much money at the moment that I feel like im robbing B&N, I soon get over it because US consumers get the best prices on Lego anyways so im glad we can get some specials on new Lego Star Wars sets now !!!! Agreed on the kudos to ang911.
ang911 Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Agreed on the kudos to ang911. aww no worries guys....and from my experience your order will most likely arrive at the latter end of the timeframe they quote. I always choose the cheapest option and I usually wait almost a full month for my stuff. Once I chose the second cheapest option and I got it in a lighting quick 3 and a half weeks as opposed to 4...needless to say I went back to the cheaper option! 2 more groupons left for me.....what to buy....
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