lovetoshopCA Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 So what do you think will happen this week? do we think everything will go next wed/thursday? I'm exciteddddddddd:DPersonally, I think a few more toys will go down this week, but that next week will be the big markdown of most everything. I sure hope so! I will be tied up all day Thursday, and won't get anything if it goes then. Historically it has been the last week of July or first week of August, so I think I am safe. Oh, and several stores still don't have the Legos marked at all, so that is one reason I think this is the case.
TargetMumUK Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 Just got back from the 2 stores near me, nothing had changed in the toy department as far as pricing but they did have 4 endcaps yesterday & those toys that were on them had been reintergrated into the regular toy aisles. They dont seem to be making a couple of clearence aisles like they did after Christmas, eberything is still scattered throughout the regular priced toys. I just a few strange looks from the members of the toy team for doing the exact same thing as I have done for the last week, LOL . There was some home wear cushions/ scatter pillows that were 30% yesterday that were now 50%. The Smith & Hawkins range that is usually by the art & craft & staionary supplies that has seasonal artificial plants, door mats & door wreaths is now at 50% but its still to much for me to justify spending even though I really like the stuff. I also noticed that they are resetting car seats in the baby section. I picked up a Britax Marathon car seat for 30% off which I dont usually buy but they are $300.00 in BRU so it was a good deal. Seasonal picnic & tablewear was still 30% & they were setting up BTC (BACK TO COLLAGE) which is what alot of the staff seemed to be focusing on. Shall be back tomorrow to check on those toys
lovetoshopCA Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 Just got back from the 2 stores near me, nothing had changed in the toy department as far as pricing but they did have 4 endcaps yesterday & those toys that were on them had been reintergrated into the regular toy aisles. They dont seem to be making a couple of clearence aisles like they did after Christmas, eberything is still scattered throughout the regular priced toys. I just a few strange looks from the members of the toy team for doing the exact same thing as I have done for the last week, LOL . There was some home wear cushions/ scatter pillows that were 30% yesterday that were now 50%. The Smith & Hawkins range that is usually by the art & craft & staionary supplies that has seasonal artificial plants, door mats & door wreaths is now at 50% but its still to much for me to justify spending even though I really like the stuff. I also noticed that they are resetting car seats in the baby section. I picked up a Britax Marathon car seat for 30% off which I dont usually buy but they are $300.00 in BRU so it was a good deal. Seasonal picnic & tablewear was still 30% & they were setting up BTC (BACK TO COLLAGE) which is what alot of the staff seemed to be focusing on. Shall be back tomorrow to check on those toys Some of our stores are consolidating the toy clearance. Others haven't yet. They usually do somewhat if only because they have to start re-setting the department right as they go 75%, so that is another reason for me to think it is still not going to happen this week.
Katie811 Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 I just hope it happens before the 11th! My sons 3rd birthday is then and last year I got all his gifts from it - and it was so cheap but he was soooo thrilled. Hoping to hit it just right this year too! I think it will go next week... or I can only hope!! OFF TOPIC - Does anyone remember when the kitchen stuff went 75%? I bought alot of christmas gifts then and I don't want to miss it this year!
thearmstrongs Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 I can't believe how much slower the mark downs are taking now.. I have been waiting for a pair of boots to get marked down for 8 weeks straight..urgh.. I miss the old Target markdown schedule:mad:
lovetoshopCA Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 I can't believe how much slower the mark downs are taking now.. I have been waiting for a pair of boots to get marked down for 8 weeks straight..urgh.. I miss the old Target markdown schedule:mad:With a very few exceptions, I haven't really seen much of a change. They have been a bit slower on some high value items, but mostly have been fairly regular and predictable still. Toys are always like this for the big clearances. If you go back through past threads, you'll see the same complaints every time about how it is dragging, etc. The boots, on the other hand, may just be getting overlooked, or have somehow gotten in some weird state in their computer system. That can happen. Do you have them stashed? Or have they been sitting out? If they are stashed, sometimes they don't get marked down.
GoodeNoMore Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Does anyone know when the Baby Gear (i.e. playyards, strollers, swings) are scheduled? I noticed the displays have been changed, but the prices on the old stuff on the shelves is the same.
fluffkin79 Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Don't kids shoes get clearanced out about the same time as the toys do? We have plenty of toys stashed, so I am really looking stock up on shoes this time.
Planky Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 I was so happy to see four MMs but when I priced them, they were $4.49. The Central Islip store finally got wise to it.
TargetMumUK Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Does anyone know when the Baby Gear (i.e. playyards, strollers, swings) are scheduled? I noticed the displays have been changed, but the prices on the old stuff on the shelves is the same. Both my Targets have clearenced out the car seats & I have noticed a few other things like the Baby Bijorn at 30% aswell, I will have a look today when I go & see if anything has changed. My stores have no car seats left, they are re-setting but havent had the new stuff in yet... it looks so bare there!! Heading off in a few mins to check on the toys...will report later
TargetMumUK Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Went again first thing this morning & no change in toys. They had all the new car seats in & had some pak n plays for 15% off. a few more Playstation 2 games in Electronics but all at 30% off. It was a rather boring trip.
Katie811 Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 We had some toys go from 30% to 50%, but thats it! Maybe tomorrow we will see some GOOD activity? I'm trying to get the Playmobil Castle! It's already 50% I am hoping to get there bright and early for the 75% whether it be this week or next! Also thomas the train items (which are currently 30% here) Geotrax Imaginext Legos and some odds and ends (for birthday party gifts for my son's friends)
joshsmommy642 Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 The playmobil castle is 14.98 here, is that 75% off?
Stowasser Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 The playmobil castle is 14.98 here, is that 75% off?If you look at the red sticker, on the very top-right (very small LOL) is the % off that the price represents. Most times it also has the original price too on the top left side
lovetoshopCA Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 The playmobil castle is 14.98 here, is that 75% off?No, that is 50%. It was $29.99 (I bought it for my son for Christmas).
Karebeare Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 I think the toys will go next week- don't know how much will be left - a lot is selling at 30 and 50%.
ellen zachariia Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Don't kids shoes get clearanced out about the same time as the toys do? We have plenty of toys stashed, so I am really looking stock up on shoes this time.I think I wrote last week that shoes are 50-75% off. I scored big time for my DD I found a pair of disney princess sandals,brown and pink princess loafers with a strap, a pair of pink princess shoes (like Mary Janes) with a big flower on the strap as well as a pair of sneakers from their genuine kids line all between 3.74-4.24 as well as two pairs of shoes for my DS one pair of athletic shoes and one pair of boat shoes for 4.98 each.
Gritz Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 30% off: - plastic summer toys, including the wagon and dump trucks - carseats (Evenflo, Britax Marathon) - Graco stroller 50% off: - Thomas the train toys - Geotrax
TargetMumUK Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 I think the toys will go next week- don't know how much will be left - a lot is selling at 30 and 50%. There really is alot going at 30-50%, one of the store near me is almost depleated in the toy department before even going 75%, I am really worried that I am not going to get all that I want. I have had a nightmare about it & DH thought I was even more of a basketcase than usual, LOL. I did also go back again this afternoon after coming out of the movies just to see if they were moving anything around or making an aisle for clearence but no change at all since I was last there at 8am this morning.
mommy2justin Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 I did pick up 2 things tonight at 50% (Geotrax extra track and Fisher Price Laptop) since they were the last ones at either of the two stores near me. I just don't want to take the chance on them not being there next week.
Timswife81404 Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 ###030052357 Girls Playtex 2pk Insulated Straw Cups $1.68 (not marked. ringing $1.68 was $1.87) Toys 30-50% Infants 15-30% Summer "Picnic" 50%
richmond282 Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 I noticed a lot more toys had been clearanced including SUMMER TOYS. I know several people have asked about summer toys. Our store had an entire aisle marked 30% off. Picked up a couple of coolers for 50% off. I would have liked to get them at 75% off, but my DH and I need them on Sunday so I really couldn't wait it out. And I FINALLY got my Tiger Woods Wii game for $12.48. I hve stalked that thing for 7-8 weeks.
moonryder125 Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 I found two of the 10 pack MM and they rang up $2.99. I was SO disappointed!
jennifer070707 Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 I went to two stores and the toys are still 30%. Also the infants are 15% and the summer "Picnic" are 50%. I will go check tomorrow....
Sarasuzymama Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 I found two of the 10 pack MM and they rang up $2.99. I was SO disappointed!Were they the orange juice or lemonade? That makes me nervous if they were the "regular" MMs...maybe the deal is on it's way out?
lovetoshopCA Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 I found two of the 10 pack MM and they rang up $2.99. I was SO disappointed!Good while it lasted...
fluffkin79 Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Which Didj titles are being clearanced at your stores? I found Nancy Drew and Super Chicks at 50% tonight and am wondering if there are any others I should be on the lookout for? I did find some shoes on clearance tonight 30-75% off. Sadly, all of the girl's gym shoes were gone from my store:(. I did manage to find some sandals and dressier shoes for my DD for $3.xx and $4.xx.
moonryder125 Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Were they the orange juice or lemonade? That makes me nervous if they were the "regular" MMs...maybe the deal is on it's way out?It was the apple flavor. I noticed that the 15 packs were on sale for $2.99 and that is also the price of the 10 packs.
Katie811 Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Blahhh, I wish I could go for opening today at 8! It's after 7:30 and i have an appointment for 8:45 here (and the target is 30-40 minutes away) so I won't get there until 9:30 or afterrrr. I hope it's next Thursdayyy! Good luck finding deals today everyone!
devilpup00 Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 A friend of mine lives next to a stocker at target. She told us toys are going down today to 50-75 % off in Fayetteville AR. I also found a grape 10pack MM last week and it was the 69 cents price still. I will report back after I go to target at opening time.
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