dr_spock Posted November 2, 2014 Has anyone been able to find a lot of stuff at Target on clearance? It seems like the US Target almost always has a huge variety of items on clearance, yet up here I can never find anything at all. I think it depends where you are. Folks in Mississauga and Brampton, ON seem to have some good clearance deals. There is nothing good at my local Target or Walmart for that matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBatstan Posted November 2, 2014 I think it depends where you are. Folks in Mississauga and Brampton, ON seem to have some good clearance deals. There is nothing good at my local Target or Walmart for that matter. That's very strange, I live in Brampton as well, yet the only significant deal was the Garmatron that was on sale for $15, which didn't even survive the weekend. After that it is a rare sight to find something on clearance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamwhoiam Posted November 2, 2014 Yes, it's been long overdue, hasn't it? Does anyone have their eyes on the Rocket Racoon minifigure? I wish it was available online! I live in Peterborough and the closest TRU is in Oshawa which is a 30 minute drive away. Not worth it unless I'm buying a lot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tedbeard Posted November 3, 2014 There are too many AFOLs, TFOLs and eBay professionals in Victoria. Every store (Target, Wally World, TRU) get cleaned out of LEGO anything on a regular basis. If you want a collectible minifig in this town you have to be down there the day there are put on the shelves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jared Posted November 5, 2014 There are too many AFOLs, TFOLs and eBay professionals in Victoria. Every store (Target, Wally World, TRU) get cleaned out of LEGO anything on a regular basis. If you want a collectible minifig in this town you have to be down there the day there are put on the shelves. :( I thought we Canadians were supposed to be nice people.... I NEVER empty a box of CMFs, not just because I can't afford it, but because that's a jerk move. Plus I always give away ones I've found that people are looking for when I ask them.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fritzy Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) Has anyone been able to find a lot of stuff at Target on clearance? It seems like the US Target almost always has a huge variety of items on clearance, yet up here I can never find anything at all. For me, they're few and far between. But I am grateful for what I do find. On a related note, Target has had some random price cuts on LEGO sets over the last few months (can't remember if it's been discussed in this thread) — including the Imperial Star Destroyer, which was about $108 if I remember correctly, and this happened shortly after its release. But you're right about the US having more deals. I remember seeing that someone found a new Guardians set on clearance. Edited November 5, 2014 by Fritzy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DD840 Posted November 7, 2014 Sorry if this has been asked before, I did try searching the thread and didn't spot this... Has anyone ordered from Lego online? I assumed it was shipping from Canada as I was on the Cdn side but my set shipped from the US with FedEX. Will I be charged duty? (I was already a bit miffed since I live close to Vancouver and like to ship things to the US but Lego.com didn't like a Cdn billing address and an American shipping address so it cancelled my less expensive order.) I wanted to get double points before the end of the month and the store said the set I wanted might not be back in stock for a few weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted November 7, 2014 Sorry if this has been asked before, I did try searching the thread and didn't spot this... Has anyone ordered from Lego online? I assumed it was shipping from Canada as I was on the Cdn side but my set shipped from the US with FedEX. Will I be charged duty? (I was already a bit miffed since I live close to Vancouver and like to ship things to the US but Lego.com didn't like a Cdn billing address and an American shipping address so it cancelled my less expensive order.) I wanted to get double points before the end of the month and the store said the set I wanted might not be back in stock for a few weeks. No duty charged on my order last month. The distribution center is in the US. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikuri Posted November 8, 2014 Never had any duty charged and I order from them every 2 months or so haha :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rook Posted November 8, 2014 :( I thought we Canadians were supposed to be nice people.... I NEVER empty a box of CMFs, not just because I can't afford it, but because that's a jerk move. Plus I always give away ones I've found that people are looking for when I ask them.... We are. Just remember Vimy Ridge, "Can we please have this hill, and may you please die while we take it. Thank you so much! And sorry for the inconvenience." Love Canada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DD840 Posted November 8, 2014 Okay, I'll stop worrying about duty. It wouldn't make much financial sense to shop at the cdn s@h if we did get charged even more. Emailed one of the local stores and was told they might be getting some research institutes in Tuesday's shipment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikuri Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) At Costco Canada (not the website) I got the Grand Prix Racer at 99$ Was VERY happy :)! Now if they can sell the Volvo at 180$... :D Edited November 9, 2014 by Mikuri Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emma Posted November 12, 2014 Found this little guy in the Christmas-stocking-stuffer section of Target this week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jared Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) We are. Just remember Vimy Ridge, "Can we please have this hill, and may you please die while we take it. Thank you so much! And sorry for the inconvenience." Love Canada "Oh, also please have a great day!" Edited November 14, 2014 by Jared Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tedbeard Posted November 15, 2014 :( I thought we Canadians were supposed to be nice people.... I NEVER empty a box of CMFs, not just because I can't afford it, but because that's a jerk move. Plus I always give away ones I've found that people are looking for when I ask them.... Hey people are nice and even if there is a small crowd everyone helps other finding specific characters. There is just such a demand that it seems to fly off the shelves. I was in Walmart when the new series was first released and they had like ten open boxes on the end cap. Went back a few days later and not one single box or fig left. :( I think Victoria retailers simply cannot or will not get enough stock to meet demand. And then I see notices on FB (or somewhere) saying that they are on clearance in some Target stores in the US for $1.25 each!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fritzy Posted November 16, 2014 Found this little guy in the Christmas-stocking-stuffer section of Target this week Thanks for the unintended reminder for me to keep an eye out for this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legomaniac83 Posted November 16, 2014 (edited) Found this little guy in the Christmas-stocking-stuffer section of Target this week Thanks for the unintended reminder for me to keep an eye out for this! Yes thanks for the heads up! Went to Target tonight and they had about 30 in the Christmas section. They also had a few 30300 Tumber and 30187 Fast Car Polybags on the pegs near the cash. Edited November 16, 2014 by legomaniac83 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ogre Posted November 16, 2014 Sorry if this has been asked before, I did try searching the thread and didn't spot this... Has anyone ordered from Lego online? I assumed it was shipping from Canada as I was on the Cdn side but my set shipped from the US with FedEX. Will I be charged duty? (I was already a bit miffed since I live close to Vancouver and like to ship things to the US but Lego.com didn't like a Cdn billing address and an American shipping address so it cancelled my less expensive order.) I wanted to get double points before the end of the month and the store said the set I wanted might not be back in stock for a few weeks. I've ordered from shop.lego.com many, many, MANY times over the years and I've never been charged 'duty' of any sort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tedbeard Posted November 19, 2014 Anyone know if the LEGO stores in Canada will have good "Brick Friday" deals? I will be in Vancouver next week at a conference! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DD840 Posted November 19, 2014 Anyone know if the LEGO stores in Canada will have good "Brick Friday" deals? I will be in Vancouver next week at a conference! I was just in the store (in Surrey) and asked about this...they said there would be promos but weren't sure what beyond the second holiday set. The staff seemed to think that double points won't happen again until next spring :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikuri Posted November 20, 2014 That's pretty sad :( I would have liked some discount or something xD Let's hope the stores TRU / Costco and the others will have great deals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r4-g9 Posted November 20, 2014 Some of the new 2015 sets are available on toysrus.ca: http://www.toysrus.ca/family/viewall/index.jsp?sort=ProductAge-A&categoryId=4022699&overrideStore=TRUSCA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamwhoiam Posted November 22, 2014 Did anyone else take advantage of Double VIP points, Free Shipping and the free Holiday Set today? Also, I was actually wondering how long PAB Online Orders take to arrive? Because I know they have to come from Denmark as well as being hand-packed so I was just curious if anyone with experience knows how long it usually takes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikuri Posted November 23, 2014 Around 4-6 weeks for PAB S@H orders. Very long to be honest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted November 23, 2014 Did anyone else take advantage of Double VIP points, Free Shipping and the free Holiday Set today? Also, I was actually wondering how long PAB Online Orders take to arrive? Because I know they have to come from Denmark as well as being hand-packed so I was just curious if anyone with experience knows how long it usually takes. Here's my recent experience with PAB Online. PAB order placed on 10/26. Shipped on 10/28. Received on 11/13. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
