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03-16-2018, 03:52 PM | #31 |
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Damn I need a way to check mine but my work being idiots make it a bit difficult.
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03-16-2018, 04:48 PM | #32 |
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Here in Lexington, KY our TRU is still open. According to the associates there, liquidation will begin on or around March 21st. Up until then they are still operating business as usual. They are still offering price matches on items until liquidation begins. However, ToyRUs Rewards cards are no longer working after an update in the system. So you won't be earning any points anymore and if you had any already they won't be usable now.
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03-16-2018, 10:20 PM | #33 |
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I swear bankruptcy was created by the devil himself.
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03-17-2018, 06:16 AM | #34 |
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03-17-2018, 02:13 PM | #35 |
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Kids still play with toys, but video games have out sold toys for kids for over a decade now. I have seen kids playing games on their phones and 3DS over the newest action figure. I hear its like that in Japan too (Probably explains why they went with a video game theme for Ex-Aid).
I think ToysRUs technically also has an online shop, but you know, most peopke buy their stuff on Amazon anyway, because it's more convenient to have everything in one place :/ |
03-17-2018, 04:57 PM | #36 |
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I think one of the bigger problems are online shops though. It's a bit saddening to see, but a lot of people would rather buy their stuff on Amazon than going to a toy store.
I think ToysRUs technically also has an online shop, but you know, most peopke buy their stuff on Amazon anyway, because it's more convenient to have everything in one place :/ It's also much easier to find things online, No more driving to and calling up different stores in the hope that one will have that Green Power Ranger toy little Tommy wants for Christmas. |
03-17-2018, 05:48 PM | #37 |
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I am glad TRU is closing down. I used to work there. Worst experience ever. And despite their closure their prices on certain toys has gone up. Ridiculous!
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03-17-2018, 05:48 PM | #38 |
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I think one of the bigger problems are online shops though. It's a bit saddening to see, but a lot of people would rather buy their stuff on Amazon than going to a toy store.
I think ToysRUs technically also has an online shop, but you know, most peopke buy their stuff on Amazon anyway, because it's more convenient to have everything in one place :/ IIRC, TRU still constituted 20% of all toy sales this past holiday season, on its own. Meaning, one out of every five toys sold came from TRU. That is not a small number.
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03-17-2018, 07:21 PM | #39 |
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Speaking of regional differences, I heard they were starting to close stores in the US, but nothing about the fate of TRU in other parts of the world. Does anyone know more about that? |
03-17-2018, 07:36 PM | #40 |
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Might be slightly different in the US, because you guys usually have longer ways to drive to a store (or multiple different stores in general) compared to us here in Europe. In general, many store owners lose their potential customers to online shopping here and a lot of smaller stores already had to close down in most cities. So that's where I was coming from with my argument.
Speaking of regional differences, I heard they were starting to close stores in the US, but nothing about the fate of TRU in other parts of the world. Does anyone know more about that? I know Canda stores will be continuing operations more or less the usual, but UK stores are shuttering alongside US. No idea about the rest of Europe, though.
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