Amazing Deal at Target and a shot in the dark for others...

[enabler]

I'm glad this worked for some of you at least. The first pony I got, I picked it up and went to the register and they did a price override. The second one I ordered through Target.com and they tried giving me a small pony that wasn't the right one anyway (by their in-store item numbers) and I showed them the picture on my phone and told them that is what it should be and they matched it.

I do have a feeling that some locations/managers might also give some leeway if you are getting it as an item for a toy drive? If I get another one and they give me issues that is what I am going to tell them. But as everyone above said, try leaving and coming back or trying another day/another store.

I do think that the picking it up and taking it to the register might have a better success rate though.

Happy Hunting!

[honestjonstoys]

Got one, picked it up in the toy department and took it to Customer Service.  Showed them the ad on my phone. They matched it. Yay.

[Galactica]

Isn't it a bit dishonest though? When it is clearly a mistake?  I agree Target is an evil corporate monster, but I'd feel like I was stealing.

I guess it's safe to say that when the mistake is caught, the person who put up the wrong photo will loose her or his job.

[ponygrl07]

Isn't it a bit dishonest though? When it is clearly a mistake?  I agree Target is an evil corporate monster, but I'd feel like I was stealing.

I guess it's safe to say that when the mistake is caught, the person who put up the wrong photo will loose her or his job.

I don't feel that its dishonest. I am still paying for the item. (It may not be at full price). At the end of the year/season the ponies that do not sell are sold to second chain stores (Ross etc) and clearanced out at very low prices.

To the person who made the mistake (working in retail) most cases this isnt a firing offence. Mistakes happen. I just like to think I got a deal for an item.

[Galactica]

Isn't it a bit dishonest though? When it is clearly a mistake?  I agree Target is an evil corporate monster, but I'd feel like I was stealing.

I guess it's safe to say that when the mistake is caught, the person who put up the wrong photo will loose her or his job.

I don't feel that its dishonest. I am still paying for the item. (It may not be at full price). At the end of the year/season the ponies that do not sell are sold to second chain stores (Ross etc) and clearanced out at very low prices.

To the person who made the mistake (working in retail) most cases this isnt a firing offence. Mistakes happen. I just like to think I got a deal for an item.

Well, this isn't a toy that hasn't sold that the store is taking a loss on- I think $2.99 is probably way less than they paid Hasbro for the toy (which they list at $34 right?) Based on Costco's sale price  of $19.99, I suspect the base price of the toy (the price that retailers pay) is more like $12-$16. 

But for sure you aren't doing anything technically illegal. And again, Target isn't exactly my favorite business. They've done some pretty crappy things so I guess I should not object to anything that hurts it a bit.

[ponygrl07]

Well, this isn't a toy that hasn't sold that the store is taking a loss on- I think $2.99 is probably way less than they paid Hasbro for the toy (which they list at $34 right?) Based on Costco's sale price  of $19.99, I suspect the base price of the toy (the price that retailers pay) is more like $12-$16. 

But for sure you aren't doing anything technically illegal. And again, Target isn't exactly my favorite business. They've done some pretty crappy things so I guess I should not object to anything that hurts it a bit.

I think this one rang up at 16.99 regular price being 19.99. I think the markup on toys is usually fairly high (Im not sure tho). But I suppose that Target may be taking a hit on the item. I don't feel as though its truly hurting them (considering I'm a customer for life and I know that I over pay on many items to avoid going to Walmart HAHA ) I think its a personal stance on the issue. I like to think neither of us is wrong. Just different in the way we the think about the subject

[sweetiebabyfizzy]

Does anyone know what Easter pony is actually supposed to be pictured?

[Galactica]

Here's the listing for the pony people are getting for 2.99
http://www.target.com/p/my-little-pony-fluttershy-sparkle-style-pony/-/A-15391469#prodSlot=medium_3_3&term=little+pony

She's $34.99, and because she is so new, she hasn't been on sale yet.

[ponygrl07]

The pony I got and the one that is pictured as the "Easter" pony.
Its not the Fluttershy its the Pinkie Pie.

http://www.target.com/p/my-little-pony-easter-figure/-/A-14898507#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=easter+pony
thats the link for the pony on Targets website.

[enabler]

Here's the listing for the pony people are getting for 2.99
http://www.target.com/p/my-little-pony-fluttershy-sparkle-style-pony/-/A-15391469#prodSlot=medium_3_3&term=little+pony

She's $34.99, and because she is so new, she hasn't been on sale yet.

If you look at the first post on this thread, the link posted shows Pinkie Pie, not Fluttershy, so I'm not quite sure where Fluttershy came into this, lol.

[octocorn]

They handed me a bagged Lily Blossom and I didn't argue it, lol.

[hathorcat]

Isn't it a bit dishonest though? When it is clearly a mistake?  I agree Target is an evil corporate monster, but I'd feel like I was stealing.

I guess it's safe to say that when the mistake is caught, the person who put up the wrong photo will loose her or his job.

I know they are a corporate giant but I am with you...I would feel forever guilty. Like the time I accidentally stole a 35p magazine I didnt realise had fallen in between 2 school folders I had in my basket - 20 years ago...and it still haunts me.

[honestjonstoys]

Pic has been up since the 13th. How many customers has Target cheated (accidentally or not) with this bait and switch?  I don't feel an iota of guilt about  my purchase.  If it is not fixed tomorrow, I shall buy another.

[cloud_weaver]

Thanks so much for this thread!  I've got two nieces who I was stumped on for Christmas...I just ordered three and am picking up tomorrow.  Hope it goes off without a glitch!

[Lorelei Redfern]

it is acutly suppposed to be the small bagged pony.   and do i feel guilty?  no.  hoenstly  if  i could have    gotten away with it i would ahve got two.  becuae hoesntly it IS  a   bait and switch.   and  for the most part they arent honoring it. and i  do expect them to fix  it eventually.

also.. has anyone  tried to prcie match it via TRU? i know that they  do price matches. and if you  have trouble with it at target try TRU