Anyone find aftrr Christmas sales?

I am going to hit Menards in a day or two to see if there are any of the Woodlands Scenics buildings left, and at what price.

I was in Menards Tues morning, a bunch of the Woodlands Scenic buildings at $69

I think J C Penneys and Barnes and Nobel may be good spots to look this year.

Funny this topic should come up, I was just thinking about my December 26th experiences, being the "day after" retail sales big day.

Lots of stores were really busy, and I enjoyed some time at a LHS in my old town while visitng family. That was early on Monday, and we traveled home mid day. My wife wanted to hit the mall and see if there were any bargains, so we trekked out later that day. I decided to try another train shop, so we pulled in to Just Trains in Newark, DE. They were closed.

I just couldn't believe that. Now calm down, I'm not saying folks don't need a break after a week of busy holiday sales and busy days, but really, there is something called a RETAIL REALITY. That is - the day afer Christmas is a brisk retail day. If you want to be in retail, accept the reality.

I love those guys, and I love shopping at that store. Maybe their internet sales are bigger than the store front, but I think the commitment to being a retailer should be understood. Let's just call it a mistake that might be a learning experience for the new management. Things are tough enough, don't miss any opportunities.

Well, I haven't been out since Chritmas, no need to.....but, I may just wander over to the local Wal-Mart to see if they have marked down the ceramic village "Wal-Mart" bldg. The most I'd pay would be.....2 bucks.

If I put this on the layout then I would have to board up all the other businesses.

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Originally posted by Ahitpy:
Well, I haven't been out since Chritmas, no need to.....but, I may just wander over to the local Wal-Mart to see if they have marked down the ceramic village "Wal-Mart" bldg. The most I'd pay would be.....2 bucks.

If I put this on the layout then I would have to board up all the other businesses.

If you model that, please post the pictures...

The Menard's in Jefferson City, MO still has a number of all three Woodland Scenics buildings, $69.99, Three different type trees, 3 tree sets $7.99. All the Menard's cars with loads. Lionel Milwaukee set, Soo set and Harry Potter set.

Plus through 1/8/12, they have a 11% rebate to send in.
Dan

It's funny and ironic this topic has come up. I'm sitting here now at the LHS typing on the computer they have for customers and dining on complimentary donuts (these are NICE folks).

The place is piled and stacked high with older toy train and train related items of every description that have appeared during the holidays. And I just heard the owner say to everyone, "Any offer might be accepted. Just make me an offer."

Oh, he and I have a standing joke. I tell him he's going to get in trouble with the game warden over those donuts he puts out for the customers.

..for hunting over a baited field.

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just couldn't believe that. Now calm down, I'm not saying folks don't need a break after a week of busy holiday sales and busy days, but really, there is something called a RETAIL REALITY. That is - the day afer Christmas is a brisk retail day. If you want to be in retail, accept the reality.

Its possible they did not want to be available to the public who may be first-time train purchasers calling the day after with questions, for example, like "My train doesn't run" because the wires to the lock on are not attached. It takes a lot of effort to answer questions from the public. Sometimes, the shop just has to be unavailable.

Some time ago, I went to the Ready to Roll shop in southern FL the day after Christmas, expecting the store to be open. It was not. They were closed for the week, according to a sign. My first thought was they need a break and did not want to address questions about running trains, which I presumed would arise from first-time buyers.

On the other hand, I went there with money and naturally did not buy anything.

Best, Mark

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Originally posted by Diesel Dan:
The Menard's in Jefferson City, MO still has a number of all three Woodland Scenics buildings, $69.99, Three different type trees, 3 tree sets $7.99. All the Menard's cars with loads. Lionel Milwaukee set, Soo set and Harry Potter set.

Plus through 1/8/12, they have a 11% rebate to send in.
Dan

That makes the buildings about $63 (I just bought another), and the Hogwart's set $169.56.

John