Vader Posted January 10, 2006 Posted January 10, 2006 Well its started, this was rumored a few years back: http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=1&itemid=8589
tophdawg Posted January 10, 2006 Posted January 10, 2006 the two locations i shop at have been spared
Starwars4J Posted January 11, 2006 Posted January 11, 2006 This is more than chapter 11, all US stores (and maybe elsewhere) are selling things at 30% off, and have amazing sales online! Get 'em while you can
Lost Viking Posted January 11, 2006 Posted January 11, 2006 Are they seriously going out of business, or are you just guessing due to sales?
Starwars4J Posted January 11, 2006 Posted January 11, 2006 Nope, while the sales have indicated for awhile that they're "going out of business", today when I went to the bank (which is near a TRU), there was a TRU representitive with a sign saying that they're going out of business, and everything is 30% off. I'm going tomorrow after a little trip to Social Security (I recently got my name changed)
WesternOutlaw Posted January 11, 2006 Posted January 11, 2006 I had not heard that TRU was going out of business. It's too bad if they are though. They have the largest supply/variety of Lego sets where I live. I have noticed that the stores always seem slow. This is probably a result of Walmart and Target discounting their toys periodically which really gives them a lot of competition. Lego is becoming less and less on the shelves of the toy stores. At least TRU maintained good supply.
Lost Viking Posted January 11, 2006 Posted January 11, 2006 Nope, while the sales have indicated for awhile that they're "going out of business", today when I went to the bank (which is near a TRU), there was a TRU representitive with a sign saying that they're going out of business, and everything is 30% off. I'm going tomorrow after a little trip to Social Security (I recently got my name changed) Just out of interest what was your old name and what did you change it to? :D
Starwars4J Posted January 11, 2006 Posted January 11, 2006 Nope, while the sales have indicated for awhile that they're "going out of business", today when I went to the bank (which is near a TRU), there was a TRU representitive with a sign saying that they're going out of business, and everything is 30% off. I'm going tomorrow after a little trip to Social Security (I recently got my name changed) Just out of interest what was your old name and what did you change it to? :D Well, it's a rather long story, but to make it short I was abused when I was 4, and now that I'm almost out of college, I finally got my name changed to my mother's maiden name. Keep in mind that I've been living "illegally" by this name my entire life ;) When I was in elementary school, I refused to be called by my "legal" last name, and only by my mother's maiden last name. My principal was very understanding, and my Elementary school diploma was given to Justin DeNise (DeNise being my mother's maiden name). From then on, all my diplomas, and college entrance forms were filled out by Justin DeNise. My school even accepted "Justin DeNise", before he was technically there ;) So I finally changed my name (legally) to Justin DeNise, and while I've gotten a new drivers lisence (and even birth certificate!), I still need to get it changed at the bank, and Social Security. Which I'm doing tomorrow And so ends my rather boring tale, now back to the TRU tragedy!
gylman Posted January 11, 2006 Posted January 11, 2006 Our TRU has (had) a huge Lego selection, and it seems to move very briskly. The shelves were basically empty except for Bionicle, some Racers, and Duplo by Xmas time, and not replenished for boxing day. Starwars, Harry Potter (except the Durmstrang ship, which no one seems to want), Vikings, KK, Construction, Technic, Ferrari, Xpods. All sold out. I'm in Toronto, though. Unofficial Lego capital of the world. Haven't heard about closings here. I rarely buy significant amounts from TRU though - their sales are not that great, and their regular prices are the same as Shop at Home, so I prefer to get stuff from S@H. It seems clear that TRU cannot compete. Too bad though, I despise Walmart (ugly stores with no special displays, always a mess, dirty, no employees to be found except at the cash, yata yata yata).
Evil Willy Posted January 11, 2006 Posted January 11, 2006 Well, it's a rather long story, but to make it short I was abused when I was 4, and now that I'm almost out of college, I finally got my name changed to my mother's maiden name. Keep in mind that I've been living "illegally" by this name my entire life When I was in elementary school, I refused to be called by my "legal" last name, and only by my mother's maiden last name. My principal was very understanding, and my Elementary school diploma was given to Justin DeNise (DeNise being my mother's maiden name). From then on, all my diplomas, and college entrance forms were filled out by Justin DeNise. My school even accepted "Justin DeNise", before he was technically there So I finally changed my name (legally) to Justin DeNise, and while I've gotten a new drivers lisence (and even birth certificate!), I still need to get it changed at the bank, and Social Security. Which I'm doing tomorrow Wow im so sorry man...My old girlfriend was pretty much abused when she was young and it screwed her up big time...Shes always depressed. And its sad, I tried to help her but it was no use...Its great that you pulled through.
Vader Posted January 11, 2006 Author Posted January 11, 2006 Guys i started a thread about this yesterday so im gonna merge the 2. Before posting new topics please check that someone hasent already done so.
Starwars4J Posted January 11, 2006 Posted January 11, 2006 Guys i started a thread about this yesterday so im gonna merge the 2.Before posting new topics please check that someone hasent already done so. Sorry, I looked in this forum and didn't see your topic.
SuvieD Posted January 12, 2006 Posted January 12, 2006 The TRU nearest to me is closing. The sale is 10%-30%. LEGO and most of the good toys are only at 10% off. Not even a sale price. I will wait to buy at 50% off or more. Kind of sad for me. No more exclusive stuff like Vikings or the KK double packs. :'( The upside is that they got in a decent amount of Exo Force just before Christmas. So I should be able to get some good stuff at a nice price.
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