Originally Posted by egghead
Hmm, I gotta figure out my pre-ordering strategy. I want to pre-order the alts, but I don't know if I want to pay $3-$4 more for each one, or risk not finding them in the stores.
$3 over paid is well worth the headaches. you don't deal with the holiday shoppers, you don't deal with not locating the toy, the hunt is over.
remember, places like BBTS get their toys directly from Hasbro. They then ship directly to you. Target needs to sell down existing stock ... then wait for shipments from Hasbro to the DC to the individual stores.
Order from BBTS
Pros
+ faster delivery
+ save on gas
Cons
- no fun
- toys are as is ... if the case is bashed, you get a bashed case.
- a bit more
Hunt them down
Pros
+ slightly cheaper
+ the new TF tingle
+ pick and choose toys, if one is bashed, don't buy it.
Cons
- gas is a killer
- xmas shoppers buy everything this time of year
- slower arrival times