AussieJimbo Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) I have to correct a post I previously made about the B&N kids club. Earlier I said I'd signed up but didn't receive an acknowledgement or discount code however checking back through my email for something else, there was their email. Sorry B&N, my bad. :-( Off to see what I can do with my 30% discount on a single item. If I'd discouraged you earlier, give it a go, it's a nice little discount but I recommend paying the extra for express shipping. Also get a few things to spread the delivery cost. -Doh- I've just noticed it expired before I got the chance to use it. This has been my most incompetent attempt at online shopping of all time. -laugh- :classic: Edited May 25, 2011 by AussieJimbo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenpaw Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) Hi I just ordered 3 items through B&N and used the 30% off code here which is valid until the end of June. I ended up getting the Kingdoms Kings Castle (7946) for $75 US shipped (roughly $70 AUS). I also ordered the Flo's Cafe Cars 2 set and another set for US retail (obviously much less than AUS retail) and about $8 shipping per item. Obviously I haven't received them yet so can't say the condition of the packaging etc. They all shipped about two days after I ordered them and I received a shipping notification via email. I also avoided any pre-orders after some bad experiences were reported here. If POTC sets ever come in stock I might consider ordering again. Thanks for all the great help people have given by sharing their experiences here. Cheers Inger Edited May 25, 2011 by greenpaw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDarkness Posted May 25, 2011 Hi I just ordered 3 items through B&N and used the 30% off code here which is valid until the end of June. I ended up getting the Kingdoms Kings Castle (7946) for $75 US shipped (roughly $70 AUS). I also ordered the Flo's Cafe Cars 2 set and another set for US retail (obviously much less than AUS retail) and about $8 shipping per item. Obviously I haven't received them yet so can't say the condition of the packaging etc. They all shipped about two days after I ordered them and I received a shipping notification via email. I also avoided any pre-orders after some bad experiences were reported here. If POTC sets ever come in stock I might consider ordering again. Thanks for all the great help people have given by sharing their experiences here. Cheers Inger Thanks for that. Can the coupon be used multiple times, or only once per account? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenpaw Posted May 25, 2011 Thanks for that. Can the coupon be used multiple times, or only once per account? I think it is only once. Having said that when the POTC arrive in stock (if that ever happens) I shall be trying again :0) Its a great code if you are after high priced items like Mindstorms too. You save a couple of hundred dollars off the local AUS price. Cheers Inger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDarkness Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) I think it is only once. Having said that when the POTC arrive in stock (if that ever happens) I shall be trying again :0) Its a great code if you are after high priced items like Mindstorms too. You save a couple of hundred dollars off the local AUS price. Cheers Inger Yeah, well I ordered the Flo's V8 Cafe to put aside for my son, cannot complain when it is 50% off the Aussie RRP which is when I look to buy most sets these days. I added a couple of Star wars sets to the order to round it out, but if I want something else, then my wife can just create an account. Thanks again! EDIT: Items shipped 12 hours after ordering, cannot complain at that. Just fingers crossed that the box comes in decent shape. I swore I wouldn't use them again, but simply was too tempting Edited May 26, 2011 by TheDarkness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenpaw Posted May 26, 2011 Yeah, well I ordered the Flo's V8 Cafe to put aside for my son, cannot complain when it is 50% off the Aussie RRP which is when I look to buy most sets these days. I added a couple of Star wars sets to the order to round it out, but if I want something else, then my wife can just create an account. Thanks again! Yes I added a few sets to make it worthwhile too Glad it worked out for you Cheers Inger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeufelHund Posted May 26, 2011 The B&N code will work once per e-mail address, so if you have more than one e-mail address you can easily benefit from it multiple times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pennas2000 Posted May 26, 2011 Ewok attack in Bigw Bendigo. Grabbed a few before they all went. Can't believe they're out already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artanis I Posted May 26, 2011 Ewok attack in Bigw Bendigo. Grabbed a few before they all went. Can't believe they're out already. What?!? How much for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pennas2000 Posted May 26, 2011 What?!? How much for? nearly $50 which is a ridiculous price for it. Looks good though. I couldnt help think it was someone's mistake putting it out so early considering the U.S doesnt get it until August. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted May 26, 2011 I just chased BigW Tea Tree Plaza, no new sets....but I was told their big toy sale starts 29th of June. About a month to save up our money eh ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
distortme Posted May 26, 2011 I just chased BigW Tea Tree Plaza, no new sets....but I was told their big toy sale starts 29th of June. About a month to save up our money eh ? Save after the Toy Fair Saturday week? Possible. I reckon we'll see Myer have at 3 sales in-between! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDarkness Posted May 26, 2011 nearly $50 which is a ridiculous price for it. Looks good though. I couldnt help think it was someone's mistake putting it out so early considering the U.S doesnt get it until August. Really??? Just another set to source from overseas then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clone-Trooper Posted May 26, 2011 Really??? Just another set to source from overseas then Absolutely agree......... does that make the RRP on the up and coming SW Republic Frigate 7964 or Millennium Falcon $300+ given the amount of pieces? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamonlego Posted May 26, 2011 (edited) Hi, Ewok attack was for $50 at Toys'rus at Garden City, Brisbane as well - and Big W city and Garden city had 2 of the pharoahs sets - scarab beetle and flying mummies. Big W city also had harry potter lego book - the bigger one with the mini figure for $30 they also had battle for genosis and the swamp speeder exclusive set for $50 Edited May 26, 2011 by jamonlego Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hanzocloud Posted May 27, 2011 It seems that it's not only LEGO who overprice their products for Australian buyers. Australians tend to pay more from shoes to music to videogames to toys and so on compared to the rest of the world, according to this news article. http://www.smh.com.au/business/aussies-ripped-off-by-retailers-choice-20110527-1f72l.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
distortme Posted May 27, 2011 (edited) they also had battle for genosis and the swamp speeder exclusive set for $50 TRU or Big W for the Battle of Geonosis? Your context seems a little confusing - I'm assuming TRU. Edited May 27, 2011 by distortme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dotmike Posted May 27, 2011 Any whiff of a 20% Toys R Us coupon coming up? They have one for 20% off baby stuff on the back page of their current junk mail, but I doubt they could be convinced LEGO fits into that category... There are one or two interesting things out in Toys R Us: aside from the Ewoks, I also saw the 5770 Creator Lighthouse Island, which isn't even up on Australia S@H yet. It was $69.99 (vs a retail of 39.99 USD = $37.60), so a 20% discount would make it a little more palatable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artanis I Posted May 27, 2011 By my calculations of Lego prices in recent years Aussie price tends to be roughly 7/4 of US price. This puts the Republic Frigate at @$200... but if Ewok Attack is $50 (double $25 US price), then twice $120 is $240. Sucks. Even with 30% off it would be cheaper to order from overseas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamonlego Posted May 27, 2011 TRU or Big W for the Battle of Geonosis? Your context seems a little confusing - I'm assuming TRU. apologies - yes it was toysrus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDarkness Posted May 27, 2011 Anyone placed an expensive order with B&N before using a 30% off coupon? Just doing some testing, put in the Mindstorms set, and dropped the price from $251.95 to $195.96, a saving of $55.99. This in itself is nothing to sneeze at, as it is still $55.99 off, and $195.96 US before shipping is a heap better than what we get here. Still, it isn't the 30% off, so is there a limit as to how far the discount extends to that anyone is aware of? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KartoffelViking Posted May 27, 2011 Anyone placed an expensive order with B&N before using a 30% off coupon? Just doing some testing, put in the Mindstorms set, and dropped the price from $251.95 to $195.96, a saving of $55.99. This in itself is nothing to sneeze at, as it is still $55.99 off, and $195.96 US before shipping is a heap better than what we get here. Still, it isn't the 30% off, so is there a limit as to how far the discount extends to that anyone is aware of? Looks like you got 30 % off the $279.95 list price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDarkness Posted May 27, 2011 Looks like you got 30 % off the $279.95 list price. I wish, then it would be around $80 off. 30% off the $251.95 cost is about $75.59. It still is cheap, but the different amount makes me think there must be some limit where it cuts off, or whether that is the maximum amount to be discounted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwil Posted May 27, 2011 70% of 279.95 is 195.96 So you are being given 30% off a list price of 279.95, not 30% off a (presumably sale) price of 251.95 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDarkness Posted May 27, 2011 70% of 279.95 is 195.96 So you are being given 30% off a list price of 279.95, not 30% off a (presumably sale) price of 251.95 Ahh yes that explains it. Apologies to KV, I screwed that one up good and proper. $211.94 US with International Priority Email is very tempting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
