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2013 Fairytale Designer Collection

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2013 Fairytale Designer Collection
Sorry if this question has been asked already- when the dolls hit stores, do people tend to rush in to get them? I've confirmed with my local store that they WILL have them, so I definitely plan to go the day of their releases. I wasn't living in the same city I am in now when the villains released, but they definitely weren't around anymore when I got here and I bought what I wanted from those dolls online (except Maleficent, which was sold out). I'm just planning to get to the mall when it opens, I don't really expect it to be difficult- thoughts?

Thanks!
Melanie
 
maromi said:
Some people were more successful than us I think :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Disney-Fair...645?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20d662e81d

I still think that it wasn't a failure, we just had to buy it during the next 2 minutes after it popped up online... it's only my fault, not really the DS one
I am sure that some members of DPF will have the set !
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They may well think they have it and just didn't think to check their order status. A lot of people don't know to do that.

Seriously, it's not your fault. It was a failure. Any time a website allows you to buy something that is sold out, it's a failure. And it has been going on for years with no improvement in sight.
 
Well, I just called guests services and was told the same, " the pins sold out and over exceeded expectation..." Same script, that's always said when these things happen.... I was then offered the $20.00 GC. To them, it's noting to give that GC because its no different than a 20%off sale....HOWEVER, at least it's something....I was just REALLY looking forward to that pin set, I should have known that it was too good to be true. Anyways, I will just wait for the GC e-mail and then I will call and have them apply it to my Ariel pre order. I guess I should be happy because that's a total of $40.00 off, due to their unexpected expectations for inventory, from their "magical" website:/
 
melanium said:
Sorry if this question has been asked already- when the dolls hit stores, do people tend to rush in to get them? I've confirmed with my local store that they WILL have them, so I definitely plan to go the day of their releases. I wasn't living in the same city I am in now when the villains released, but they definitely weren't around anymore when I got here and I bought what I wanted from those dolls online (except Maleficent, which was sold out). I'm just planning to get to the mall when it opens, I don't really expect it to be difficult- thoughts?

Thanks!
Melanie
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You don't need to get there at opening, line up, etc. You have to show up between 12 and 1, enter a raffle, and wait for the drawing at 1:10pm. You have to be 18 or older and show ID to buy one. Same procedure used in stores for the Villains.
 
I feel I have a good shot getting them in store. Once of my local shops is getting in 18 of each set and they're in a really remote town (almost an hour drive from the city), so here's hoping I can get them. Maybe I'll bring someone to double my chances. Either way, I'm sure it'll be a fun experience. I actually enjoy lining up early for the LE dolls.
 
What does everyone think about the Uk and Europe not having separate days for online and in store purchases? I planned on trying in store then at least if you don't get one you can try online the next day. But now they are been released online and in stores on the same day:/ do you think I should try online or in store?
 
OnceUponADream said:
You don't need to get there at opening, line up, etc. You have to show up between 12 and 1, enter a raffle, and wait for the drawing at 1:10pm. You have to be 18 or older and show ID to buy one. Same procedure used in stores for the Villains.
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Awesome, thanks for the details!

--Melanie
 
Matthewlondon said:
What does everyone think about the Uk and Europe not having separate days for online and in store purchases? I planned on trying in store then at least if you don't get one you can try online the next day. But now they are been released online and in stores on the same day:/ do you think I should try online or in store?
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What time online do they show up vs the stores? How close is the store to you? Do you have a smartphone with data? Perhaps have someone that doesn't want to go with you try their computer, you try your smartphone on the way to the store?
 
In the banner of Europe they said with * = Dates are SUBJETS TO CHANGE.

What this mean??? We are NOT sicure even with the release date??? Gosh, this is horrible! :anxious:
 
I believe they always say subject to change in case of an emergency (i.e. God forbid, a national tragedy that prevents a certain store to release, and all stores would most likely cease sales of the product that day out of respect), OR if for some reason the dolls were as insane as the princesses, and they would have to change the method and therefore release dates of remaining dolls (the final five in the original set had to be released during the middle of the day online and in stores, all at once, due to the insanity of the first five) :) I wouldn't fret too much about it, I think its just a formality and so that no one can like, sue them if anything were to happen where they would have to be changed.
 
I really want some of the mugs/journals.. considering ordering them online but does anyone know how DS packages their mugs/journals for shipping? Horror stories about poor packaging are making me nervous to order something so breakable..lol
 
ElysionsPrincess said:
I believe they always say subject to change in case of an emergency (i.e. God forbid, a national tragedy that prevents a certain store to release, and all stores would most likely cease sales of the product that day out of respect), OR if for some reason the dolls were as insane as the princesses, and they would have to change the method and therefore release dates of remaining dolls (the final five in the original set had to be released during the middle of the day online and in stores, all at once, due to the insanity of the first five) :) I wouldn't fret too much about it, I think its just a formality and so that no one can like, sue them if anything were to happen where they would have to be changed.
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Yes but why put this detail of date changes just for european banner - infos? In us site they put the dates,just that. No *, no annotations... :(
This thing is frustrating.. :anxious:
 
Thimble said:
I really want some of the mugs/journals.. considering ordering them online but does anyone know how DS packages their mugs/journals for shipping? Horror stories about poor packaging are making me nervous to order something so breakable..lol
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Every mug I've ever ordered online has come nice and snug inside it's own box, all have arrived safely.
 
Matthewlondon said:
What does everyone think about the Uk and Europe not having separate days for online and in store purchases? I planned on trying in store then at least if you don't get one you can try online the next day. But now they are been released online and in stores on the same day:/ do you think I should try online or in store?
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Out of curiosity what is the release schedule in the UK? My sister is in europe, I may have her try for the dolls I want if I'm unsucessful here. Do you have a link to the schedule?

Thanks.
 
coraline said:
Out of curiosity what is the release schedule in the UK? My sister is in europe, I may have her try for the dolls I want if I'm unsucessful here. Do you have a link to the schedule?

Thanks.
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Here is the official european banner.

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As you can see, they will put online and in-stores the dolls the SAME day.. and the date are subject to change.
NOW I AM REALLY WORRIED. :cry:
 
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coraline said:
Mild rant ahead..sorry.

I really don't understand Disney business sense AT ALL; why on earth they would limit their dolls to an edition size of 6000. If they are basing their decision on the slow designer villians sales, then that is idiotic. As I've long said during the build up to what their next Designer series would be the Princesses ALWAYS SELL. Even given the inflated price of the Fairytale sets, they could have expanded this to an edition size of 10 000 without an issue. Limiting it to 6000 is just asking for a frustrating experience.

I made a last minute decision to not preorder the entire series (not sure I could have gotten the set anyway given what happened to more than a few members of the board), but there are 2-3 individual sets I do want to try for. Not looking forward to the experience and I'm almost certain I'm going to leave empty handed.

I'd also like to point out that international shipping for the set is a rip-off. They seem to have charged as if they would ship each ship individually; there is no combined calculated total.

Crossing my fingers that everyone here gets the dolls they want. But I'm already dreading the second dollmaggedon.
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International shipping is a rip off, my doll set shipping was $245.50 making the total $895.25 and that's before duty and taxes :(
 
Thanks for showing me the banner....yeah, separately the online and in-store days was one of the few smart things disney did this time. I think you are looking at trying online first, and then at the store (assuming the sales online go live at midnight).

I can't tell you how tempted I am to feed the ebay sharks and just avoid the hassle of trying for dolls. Trying to stay strong because I really dislike the predatory behavior.
 
Unfortunately, they charge shipping based on how much you spend. One reason why I almost never buy pins from them. To ship 15 pins to me costs $50, plus what I have to pay UPS when they arrive.
 
Thimble said:
I really want some of the mugs/journals.. considering ordering them online but does anyone know how DS packages their mugs/journals for shipping? Horror stories about poor packaging are making me nervous to order something so breakable..lol
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Actually, the mugs are always in their own individual box and I've never had a problem. It's everything else, that's just tossed in there with those silly little airbags.......
 
Matthewlondon said:
What does everyone think about the Uk and Europe not having separate days for online and in store purchases? I planned on trying in store then at least if you don't get one you can try online the next day. But now they are been released online and in stores on the same day:/ do you think I should try online or in store?
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If I were buying the dolls this time round this would make me feel uncomfortable. At least with designer princesses I was able to travel to London first to try and get some of of the dolls then the ones I didn't I got online. My husband and I already knew we were both going to try and get them and we ended up with more than we needed but we sold the others on eBay for retail as you can't return them. I wasn't bothered about this because I knew someone would appreciate it and you can't return limited edition items unless their is a problem.

Its good to see that DS have allocated to more stores, be interesting to see what each store is allocated!

A bit OT but anyone have a giggle at the amount of people that have been viewing this thread today!

Oh and I really hope that person on eBay has their order cancelled as that is just pure greed.
 
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