fomoco Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 My daughter is begging to have her 6th Bday at Build a Bear! AAGGHH- it does look cute and sounds pretty easy. BUT it would be like $120 for 6 kids...(no food included) Does anyone know of any current coupons that I could use? There used to be a Bday kid gets their stuff free coupon last year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelic680 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Why are you paying so much??? The website says http://www.buildabear.com/help/partyQuestions.aspx How much is a Build-A-Party? YOU set the price, starting at just $10 per Guest! Your Guests can select an undressed animal priced from $10 to $25, then choose optional outfits and accessories (additional $3 – $15) to pawsonalize it even more! You only pay for the furry friends and fashions your Guests take home. Just tell your pawsonal party planner what you’d like to spend and your party leader will ensure that each Guest has a great time while staying within your budget! I would call Call (toll free) 1-877-789-BEAR (2327) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fomoco Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 yes, you are correct that I set the price BUT I looked at what $10 could get you (just the bear) and $15 was bear/t-shirt so I really felt that $20 minumum would get them a SIMPLE outfit- not even all those cool xtras they always want... So I just dont want any disappointed kids/parents Minumum kids = 6 so 6 x $20 = 120$ (I would love to just get her bear for free!!!) It sounds really cute and likely worth the $$- neat that each kid can take things home. of course this is no food/cake, etc.... so that will be xtra $ also! NEEDING A DEAL/COUPON!!! BTW, has anyone experienced one of these: good or bad??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buschbaby Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) I've done the party. We only took 4 children total so didn't schedule with them. The kids had a blast, the help in store was awful and I way over spent what I had planned. When I sent the invitations I noted how much each child would get to spend and told parents they could send extra if they chose but it wasn't required. All kids brought $10 to $20 extra, except one girl, so I ended up paying a bit more so she had a nice animal too. Long story short, it was a terrible visit but that was just due to really bad employees and BAB sent me a gift certificate when I complained. I'd do the party again, but never at the store we visited and I'd be more firm in the limit I would spend on each child. I saw a link for a coupon at Justice.com last night too. Edited November 23, 2009 by Buschbaby forgot coupon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jendeere Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Build a bear parties are awesome! The store we always go to has the best employees who make the kids feel so special. I recently took the kids and let them each make one and pick out an outfit, plus they made one for grandma who was in the hospital. 4 bears with one outfit each was $120. I let them pick their bears out though, and only one chose a $10 bear. Something to think about is that the kids you take probably aren't going to want the $10 bear, they will want one of the cuter more expensive ones. So if you plan on only buying the cheap bears you will have to tell them in advance or something. If you don't want to spend the money, is it possible for you to just take your own child and maybe 1 friend and just have a cake and ice cream party with everyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasjulie Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Costco has discounted gift cards right now for Build A Bear, also you can ask at the store if they have any discount coupons. We did our son's party in September and they gave me a coupon for 10% off. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4gr8girls Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 We did a Build a Bear party and I thought it was a great experience. I set my limit and told the employees. They help the kids stay within the price range. The parents that wanted to buy their kids more stuck around and did so. I had been saving my $10 rewards, grant it their birthday is after Christmas, and I think we only paid like $26 out of pocket for the party. I also had a few coupons. Our experience was positive! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fomoco Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 Thanks so much, everyone!! It is soooo nice to have people share their experiences. It makes me feel better to make the decision ! I think it is a "go" !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kardomr Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 there were build a bear coupons in the paper recently. can't remember what exactly they were for. maybe someone else can... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommysmom Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Does anyone know what the Costco ones cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasjulie Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 They are buy a 50 gift certificate for 40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof3luvs1 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I am throwing my daughter a bday party at build a bear in march with 6 kids as well. If you book online they gave me a deal of $20 off so it will be 100 for the 6 which I think is a pretty great deal! or i have a coupon code for 10% off a party but u need to book by the end of this month... coupon code# 94411 or #194411 I hope this helps you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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