OT: Kid shopping—TRU sale this weekend.

coastgirl

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Ok, so I wanted to share this “analysis” I just did!

I generally make Wal-mart my first shop for “popular” toys—Lego, or Littlest Pet Shop or whatever. I picked up some stuff on the kids’ wish list last weekend. For dd, two packs of that new “Magic Fabric” stuff and two packs of Zoobles. Total, including tax, $56.07. I checked out the big TRU flyer yesterday and I’m going tomorrow morning… The Magic Fabric stuff is 35% off Sat/Sun, AND the regular price of the starter kit is $2 less than I paid at WalMart. So, same exact product, 19.94 at WalMart, and 11.67 tomorrow at TRU. Now, the Zoobles are a mixed bag—with 25% off I’ll pay less for the 2-pack, but the single pack on sale is the same as the regular price at Walmart. Anyway, just by exchanging those 4 items and buying tomorrow at TRU, I’ll bring that $56 total down to $38.06. And the selection at Wal Mart was pretty picked over, so I’m hoping I come away with nicer ones.

Also haven’t bought the Lego and Kung Zhu ds wanted yet b/c I’m too cheap for the regular prices at Walmart!! Tomorrow both are reduced 25% at TRU. Happy dancing. :cool1:

I’ve found in other respects WalMart can have good prices, but you’ve got to watch it…I’ve got to stop assuming TRU is always expensive and Walmart is always cheap.

For the less “mass market” stuff, I managed to get some good “different” stuff online at scholar’s choice. There’s a Scholar’s Choice here in Halifax (Dartmouth), and while I love the stock, it’s just a chore to brave the constant crowds in this small store. For some reason last week I stumbled on a good sale at their online store, and got some cool unusual stuff. (Like a mini-plasma ball, like they have at science centres, for $10!)

Ok, so I’m a “competitive shopper”. ;) I loooove getting a good deal, not just on airfare!
 












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