Target Prices: October 12 - October 18, 2008

[speedy1961]

HI DVDTalkers!

Got the Target circular for 10/12/08 - 10/18/08 in my hands.

Please be aware of the following:

• All New Release CD / DVD prices listed are advertised as Available Tuesday 10/14/08
• Suspected Low Price is listed in parentheses
• GAMERS: The Wii Gaming System is NOT listed in this week’s ad ….. Sorry!
• From time to time special deals / prices will be listed in the Store Notes Section & the in the product price thread that may or may not be available in your specific geographic area. This is due to Regional Market Variations of the nationwide ads that I post and as such, not all deals / prices will be available in all Target stores. Please note that this version of the Target ad originates in the Northeast.

As always, ask any questions (except about laptops) and I'll respond as soon as I can.


Sorry for delay. I’ve been hobbled by the FLU. I’ll attempt questions once I get back on track. >>>>> Speedy1961



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**** DVDs / DVD sets ********



The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything >>>> $19.99

Little Einsteins: The Christmas Wish >>>> $14.99

Spongebob Squarepants: Who Bob What Pants? >>>> $12.99

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Indiana Jones 4: Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull >>>> $15.99 ++++

Indiana Jones 4: Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull – Deluxe Edition >>>> $22.99 ++++ ????

Indiana Jones 4: Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull – Battle Pack Toy Set >>>> $15.99 ++++



++++ Free Target $5 Gift Card with the combined purchase of the Indiana Jones 4 standard DVD AND the battle pack toy set // Battle pack in assorted styles and are located by the checkout lanes


???? Blu-Ray and Target Deluxe DVD have hours of bonus content and collectible packaging with 80 pages of behind the scenes photos.


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$10.00 DVDs:


Titles Listed & Selected Others[


The Godfather (Looks like remastered)

3:10 To Yuma

Beetlejuice: 20th Anniversaey Deluxe Edition

Madagascar



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Blu-Ray High Definition Discs / Players:



Indiana Jones 4: Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull >>>> $27.99 ????

The Matrix Collection >>>> $79.99

Heroes: Season 2 >>>> $44.99



???? Blu-Ray and Target Deluxe DVD have hours of bonus content and collectible packaging with 80 pages of behind the scenes photos.



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Blu-Ray Disc Players:



None Listed



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DVD Sets:


Samantha Who?: Season 1 >>>> $17.99

It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia : Season 1+2 / 3 >>>> $17.99 each

Heroes: Season 2 >>>> $26.99

Gossip Girl: Season 1 >>>> $36.99

CSI: Season 8 >>>> $64.99 $$$$

That 70’s Show – Complete Series >>>>> $159.99



$$$$ Free Target $10 Gift Card with purchase

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**** CDs ********



$8.98 EACH:



M.I.A. : Kala

Estelle: Shine

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$9.98 EACH:


Tim McGraw: Greatest Hits Volumes I & II

Keane: Perfect Symmetry

Ray LaMontagne: Gossip In The Grain

Connie Talbot: Over The Rainbow

Billy Currington: Little Bit Of Everything

Lucinda Williams: Little Honey

Little Big Town: A Place To Land


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$11.98 EACH:


Jennifer Hudson: Jennifer Hudson

Coldplay: Viva La Vida

Sugarland: Love On The Inside

Nelly: Brass Knuckles


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$12.98 EACH:


Kenny Chesney: Lucky Old Sun - Deluxe Edition (2 CDs)


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$13.98 EACH:


Keane: Perfect Symmetry – Deluxe Edition (2 CDs)



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Video Games:


New Release Video Games :



Brothers In Arms: Hell’s Highway >>>> PS3 / 360 >>>> $59

SOCOM U.S. Navy Seals: Confrontation >>>> PS3 >>>> $59 Available 10/14/08 – 4 PM // Includes Bluetooth Headset

Saints Row 2 >>>> PS3 / 360 >>>> $59 Available 10/14/08

FIFA Soccer ’09 >>>> PS3 / 360 >>>> $59 Available 10/15/08 – 4 PM

Star Wars: Force Unleashed >>>> PS3 / 360 >>>> $59

Fracture >>>>> PS3 / 360 >>>> $59

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Bundle Pack >>>> Wii / PS3 / 360 >>>> $88

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Miscellaneous Video Games / Accessories :



Nancy Drew: Mystery In The Hollywood Hills >>>> Leapfrog DIDJ >>>> $24.99





Indiana Jones >>>> Leapfrog DIDJ >>>> $24.99







Leapfrog DIDJ Customized Gaming System >>>>> $89.99 $$$$





$$$$ Free Target 10 Gift Card With Purchase // Quantity limited // No rain checks



Please Note that all DIDJ Software is listed on sale in the Toy Department


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PC Games:



None Listed


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Weekly Ad Links for 10/12/08 – 10/18/08:



Circuit City:


http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-bargain...18-2008-a.html


Best Buy:


http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-bargain...18-2008-a.html

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Enjoy!


Ciao!

[pbro83]

Wow quick price drop on Always Sunny.

Better late than never! Thank you Speedy.

[DJLinus]

Originally Posted by pbro83

Wow quick price drop on Always Sunny.

I was counting on it! Target had a huge price drop like this one shortly after seasons 1 & 2 were released. This time I'll be on the better end of the deal.

[speedy1961]

Originally Posted by DJLinus

I was counting on it! Target had a huge price drop like this one shortly after seasons 1 & 2 were released. This time I'll be on the better end of the deal.

According to an AOL article published yesterday, Target is expected to do quick price drops on DVD sets fast & furiously in the 4th quarter in an attempt to get customers into their stores.


I'm glad I waited also.


Here's what's predicted for Target:

Target
Status: Doing well, but still falling behind Walmart
What's likely to be on sale: Target will continue to draw in customers with low prices on apparel, DVDs (including TV box sets) as well as toys and videogames. The chain will have a few deals on electronics, but the bulk of their low-priced items will be on low-cost items for holiday shopping.
Prediction: Look for Target to go low as it senses wallets tightening even more in its core demographic.

[PopcornBandit]

Will definitely be picking up It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia season 3. Thanks Speedy!

[scott1598]

ditto on "Sunny". i actually just got S1 & 2 for $19.99 there so i will price adjust and pick up 3. i love when i just get into a show and then the prices hit rock bottom. thanks speedy!!

edit...they price adjust a week after, right? so even if i was to get S3 this week (to ensure i get copy) i could price ad next right?

[asianxcore]

Thanks Speedy!

Nothing for me at Target that week.

[DJLinus]

Originally Posted by speedy1961

According to an AOL article published yesterday, Target is expected to do quick price drops on DVD sets fast & furiously in the 4th quarter in an attempt to get customers into their stores.

That's good to hear. Normally, I'd rush out and pick up a new TV DVD set on release week (like "30 Rock" season 2 and "The Simpsons" season 11 today), but I'm starting to think that now I'll just wait for the inevitable price drop, at least for the more mainstream titles. Although, exclusives are sometimes hard to pass up.

BTW, thanks for all your work here.

[The Valeyard]

Thanks, Speedy. Interested in seeing what the collectible Indy package looks like.

Feel better!!

[pridesticks06]

Originally Posted by The Valeyard

Thanks, Speedy. Interested in seeing what the collectible Indy package looks like.

Feel better!!

I too am intrigued about the special Indy packaging. I think the hours of bonus content is just the regular two-disc though.

And I'll echo Valeyard, get well Speedy! Thanks!

[Sweet Baby James]

I hope that Flu bug doesn't work its' way down Route 34. Thanks for the prices and get better soon!

[speedy1961]

Here's the link to the article if any want to see what other retailers are expected to do:


http://www.walletpop.com/specials/black-friday-deals

[Captn_Condo]

Hey Speedy. Thanks for the info. Is there anything in the ad about the Elmo Live? I heard it was being released on the 14th or 15th.

[speedy1961]

Originally Posted by Sweet Baby James

I hope that Flu bug doesn't work its' way down Route 34. Thanks for the prices and get better soon!

I actually think that for the second year in a row, I contracted the Flu at work in New Haven.

[speedy1961]

Originally Posted by Captn_Condo

Hey Speedy. Thanks for the info. Is there anything in the ad about the Elmo Live? I heard it was being released on the 14th or 15th.

Page #15 states the following:


Elmo Live!
This amazing interactive plush toy moves it's mouth, sits, stands, tell jokes and stories, sings songs and more.
Available 10/14/08

$59.99

Limit 2 per guest

Quantities limited // No rain checks

[scott1598]

Originally Posted by scott1598

edit...they price adjust a week after, right? so even if i was to get S3 this week (to ensure i get copy) i could price ad next right?

anyone on the above? thanks.

[speedy1961]

Originally Posted by scott1598

anyone on the above? thanks.

YES.


They'll do price adjustments for up to 3 weeks I believe.

[scott1598]

Originally Posted by speedy1961

yes.


They'll do price adjustments for up to 3 weeks i believe.

thanks...how do you capitalize in html?

[cinemaphile]

Originally Posted by scott1598

they price adjust a week after, right? so even if i was to get S3 this week (to ensure i get copy) i could price ad next right?

well, if they won't, just return it and re-purchase.
and if you've already opened it, buy the new one at $17.99 and then go back return that new sealed one with your $19.99 receipt.

(and NO, everyone, this isn't some kind of scam - it's returning the same item as was purchased with a valid receipt)

[hwanch]

Originally Posted by cinemaphile

well, if they won't, just return it and re-purchase.
and if you've already opened it, buy the new one at $17.99 and then go back return that new sealed one with your $19.99 receipt.

(and NO, everyone, this isn't some kind of scam - it's returning the same item as was purchased with a valid receipt)

You probably won't have to even do that. I've had no problems price matching stuff on sale in the past.

I didn't know it was a 3 week window to do so. I think I've done it a few times past the 3 weeks with no problems.

[NiCK Crush]

any pictures of the Indy 4 collectible blu-ray packaging?

[JAYARE]

thanks, will pm sunny at bb if i can get the bonus disc.

[cinemaphile]

Add me to the "Always Sunny" list! Glad to see all the love for that show!

[shyguy1083]

SUNNY! yes! that's about it.

[hwanch]

Thanks Speedy. Nothing from Target this week for me.