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Went to 2 local TRU stores. Each location sold me 1 bricktober hotel. I had to explain to each clerk that if the set scans, and comes up with a price, they are obligated to sell the set. The Mgr. agreed.

Bought 8 Joker Bumper Cars at a TRU in Chicago...... then got 1 free!!!
Visited a few stores and all had the polybag for sale.

I had no problem purchasing a bricktober set by itself. I went to the service desk and asked if I could buy one. The young woman called her mgr. and was told "as long as there is a UPC # and it rings up, we can sell it" I paid $20 for it, but at least I didn't have to spend an additional $...

Stopped at 2 kmarts in Chicagoland area. No Lego marked down

Just picked up a bunch of 31015 Emerald Express sets for $3.48 and a few 4437 Police Pursuit sets for $8.48. the targets I went to had TONS of the 4437 sets.

Went to a kmart in norridge,il and all Lego was scanning at regular prices.

Didn't find ANY "clearance" LEGO at my closest Target, but I did get 2- 60025 Grand Prix trucks that were marked 18.99 ea.

The Chicago Water Tower store didn't open late. My invite was for 7am. Then I got an email saying that they were opening at 8am for the VIP event. Got there at 7:25am and they let us in. There was only 5 or 6 pairs of VIPs that were there while I was there.(about 45 minutes) My daughter was my guest...

When did they put a store at Gurnee Mills? I spoke with the manager at Northbrook mall, where I do all my( in store) shopping. She was surprised that my invite was for another store! She said to expect a free PAB that could be used immediately. A scratch card that could be worth from 10-50% off. Tri...

I also received an invite!
Has anyone been to one of these events?
What should I expect?

Bought 4 Ghost train sets yesterday for $52 each(35% off) from my local Chicago Target.
Bought a ton of other sets earlier this month (30-50% off) from a bunch of Target store around Chicagoland.