If you have been involved in the LEGO hobby for some time you are well aware of how important it is to have a LEGO shopping strategy. LEGO is not cheap, and both the LEGO Company as well as retailers are taking advantage of the popularity of the brand by keeping prices as high as they can. This is an unfortunate occurrence, especially in the current economy. Ultimately the strategy may backfire both for LEGO and retailers, but that is another topic, and whatever they do, we can still develop our own LEGO shopping strategies to get the best deals. One of the places people often shop for LEGO is Toys’R’Us. It is pretty much the only toy-shop chain left in the USA, and people naturally think of visiting them first when shopping for LEGO or other toys. One thing they are often not aware of however is how much Toys’R’Us jacks up prices on LEGO sets (and probably everything else too). A $5-$10-$20 mark-up from regular retail price is very common. Worse is when Toys’R’Us advertises sales around holidays. Y
ou will see 40% Off and BOGO 50% (Buy-One-Get-One-50%-Off) sales on LEGO advertised on the Toys’R’Us website and at their retail stores. However that 40% or 50% off is NOT what you think it is! In fact you often end up worse then buying the same LEGO set at an Official LEGO Store, or some generic retailer like Wal-Mart. I will show you how Toys’R’Us is cooking the numbers and what you really end up with when you bite the hook on a Toys’R’Us LEGO sale. Eye-opening, isn’t it? The point is that if you want to get LEGO for the best prices, you really have to do your math. LEGO shopping could actually be quite fun if you take finding the best prices as a challenge. And it doesn’t have to be a long and tedious endeavor. Just have the latest LEGO Catalog or visit the Online LEGO Shop to check regular retail prices (I like the Catalog because I can take it with me to the store I’m planning to shop at). Then have a calculator handy to decode all the pricing voodoo retailers use to lure us into buying from them. 🙄
Again, the most notorious offender is Toys’R’Us. Other retailers like Wal-Mart, Target, K-Mart, Barnes & Noble and of course Official LEGO Stores almost always use the regular retail price, and when they have LEGO sales they to be decent, even excellent (like the 50% off regular retail price on some of the best LEGO sets at Wal-Mart last December). They may not sounds as fancy as Toys’R’Us as BOGO smoke-and-mirrors LEGO sales, but you don’t have to do complex calculations just to figure out if you are actually getting a deal. Also, Jason’s point about the LEGO VIP program is enlightening. If you are close to a LEGO store, or if you shop at the Online LEGO Shop, make sure you take advantage of this program. Especially when you can combine it with LEGO’s free shipping and double VIP point offers (like currently), you can really get an excellent deal as these offers are stackable. I also like Jason’s strategy of going right back to the store and getting a free set with the just acquired VIP points. Ho
w is that for an instant saving? 😉 So what do you think? Did you learn something from the video? Have you ever fallen for the Toys’R’Us advertisements? Do you have your own LEGO shopping tips you would like to share? What is your shopping strategy for this holiday season? Feel free to discuss in the comment section below! 🙂You may also like to check out the LEGO Shopping Tips section for more LEGO shopping ideas and strategies or select from the following posts:Target is second more popular store during Black Friday. Checkout Target for Electronics, Home & Garden, games & almost everything. Please scroll down to see complete Target Black Friday 2016 Ad & their Doorbuster deals. Black Friday Sale of Target starts on Thursday November 24, 2016 at 6PM. Some of their deals have been traditionally available online. What Are the ? Following are top 15 deals offered by Target during Black Friday 2016. Samsung 60-inch 4K 120Hz LED Smart HDTV (60KU53DO) for $697.99
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But good news, as Legoland have released an extra special deal for upcoming February half term (10th - 18th), offering families of four overnight stays in a Lego-themed room for just £150 - including breakfast and activities. This year's half term Junior Builder Week is Ninja themed, with games including Ninja Training Sessions where they can test their Lego-building speed, an evening disco, plus meet-and-greets with their favourite Ninjago characters who will give free Lego Ninjago gifts to young ninjas. If it all gets too much for young ninjas, they can catch some down time in the movie den, which will be showing episodes of Lego Ninjago Masters of Spinjitzu TV, or they can play in the splash-tastic LEGO Pirates Splash Pool. Book your place in the Ninja-themed Junior Builder Week here. If Legoland isn't for you, we have many other ideas for a cheap holiday with the kids. It may be time to try out some alternative breaks - like camping in Europe (see our top 10 guide to the best European campsites), UK holiday parks - Butlins is a big one, or how about caravan breaks?
To help narrow down your search, we've broken down the other best deals and packages we could find for a visit to Windsor-based theme pack Legoland Resort in 2017. For all year round tickets, visit Legoland tickets. Camping and staycation holidays Legoland Windsor is a family resort famously known for its iconic Lego-themed hotel. The resort boasts over 55 interactive rides and attractions, from the thrilling rapids to under water adventures. Holiday packages staying at Legoland vary from one to four days in the park and bookers can choose from a selection of 30 hotels based on budget, including luxury rooms and family apartments. If you're looking to visit other attractions and want to get a good deal a hotel nearby, SuperBreak offer discounted tickets to Legoland when you buy them alongside a hotel. To help kick start you research, here are the best ways to save on hotel stays, days out and visits to Legoland Resort, including flash sales and deals all year round. With school back on, Legoland has launched a series of deals to entice families to visit throughout 2017, and if you're just heading to the popular resort for one-day only, we highly recommend booking your tickets online beforehand, as you'll save 26% compared to buying on the door.
By booking in advance you can save up to a quarter of the price on your Legoland package with this online exclusive deal. As part of a special New Year's deal, Legoland are letting kids go to the Legoland Windsor Resort for free, plus giving away a free extra day with all bookings before January 31st 2017. Book an overnight stay with breakfast and enjoy free kids' entry, starting from just £40 per person. Make the most of the school holidays by checking out all the Kids Go Free Dates from Legoland, which costs just £276 per family — a saving of up to £102! There's over 55 rides, live shows and attractions, all set in 150 acres of parkland. For a day trip out of the ordinary, AttractionTix is offering a full day out and burger kitchen meal deal for £41.25 per adult and £36 per child when booked online ahead of your visit. When it comes to holiday deals, nothing quite beats a freebie - and we've spotted free second-day entry at Legoland Windsor this summer. Every break includes an overnight stay at one of their hotels, including the popular Legoland Resort Hotel.
Whether you want to stay for 2, 3 or 4 days, you'll get one for free, as long as your your free day is taken consecutively to your original stay. This deal does not apply to themed weekends, or winter packages - but it does include peak season bookings - including the summer holiday. Prices vary from around £34 per person based on two adults and two children staying a standard room. You can find out more about this offer on the official Legoland Holidays website. What's the maximum age for free entry? A child is classed as anyone between 3-15 years old. 16+ is classed as an adult. If you're planning on attending the park more than once, or are interested in visiting another theme park round the country, it might be worth investing in a Merlin annual pass, which are currently on sale. National Rail's days out guide are currently running a 2 for 1 offer. To take advantage of the deal all you need to do is register, print out the voucher for Legoland Windsor and buy a National Rail ticket from a train station.