Smyth's 20% sale

Lord Spence

Was in Smyth's Childers road Limerick today and girl at till told me that their yearly 20% off toy sale starts this Tuesday the 26th for one week. Should be useful for early Christmas shoppers.

Spocker

You my friend, have just saved my wallet - thanks!

glic83

Just check the prices before you buy, they recently increased a lot of stuff for this "sale". Just a heads up is all

RayCon

Was in Tesco Maynooth yesterday and they were setting out the shelving with big "Massive Toy Sale" signage ... worth keeping an eye on too.

the corpo

Do they ever include consoles in these?

Lord Spence

Ok so just an update it's 20% of sorts, it's €10 of a €50 spend or €20 off a €100 spend. So just be smart about your shopping and maybe go to the till multiple times if say your over €150

Lord Spence

the corpo wrote: »

Do they ever include consoles in these?

No just toys and I think bikes are also included but not 100% sure on that

DavyD_83

Lord Spence wrote: »

No just toys and I think bikes are also included but not 100% sure on that

Last time it was on, I picked up a bike and got the money off.
Doesn't mean it is the same this time round, but more than likely

RobbingBandit

Video games pop vinyls and few other items never included in these sales, gift cards and iTunes cards also excluded.

Spocker

So, it's not quite 20% off, it's €10 off a €50 spend: https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/10-off-50

10 off every 50 promotion is taken on the latest marked price and will be calculated at the checkout. This offer is valid in-store only and is not valid online. Offer valid from Tuesday 26/09/17 until Monday 02/10/17. No voucher necessary. Offer excludes purchases of gift, savings, digital download or POSA cards, plastic bags, video games, games consoles, gaming chairs, Samsung and Kurio tablets, Skylanders figures, Disney Infinity figures, LEGO Dimensions, Gaming figures, Gaming plush, accessories or electronics

Kayshee123

Thanks OP , I'll definitely be buying something

Johnny_Fontane

Think that Argos are launching their 3 for 2 sale tomorrow to boot. Sun reporting that its launching tomorrow morning.

https://www.thesun.ie/money/1584942/argos-launches-3-for-2-toy-sale-including-chad-valley-star-wars-and-fisher-price-favourites/

mikeysmith

Clearing out old stock before Christmas

CeilingFly

mikeysmith wrote: »

Clearing out old stock before Christmas

No - research shows that a substantial number of items bought early for periods such as Christmas, Easter etc are "consumed" prior to the event if purchased early enough.

In many cases the latest products are actually prioritised to get consumer reaction so that the correct quantities are known in time for the main selling season.

We do it in our company. Next week we'll disect a promotion we are currently running and will base several buying decisions around that info.

Ultimate Seduction

Coincidence it stops the day before children's allowance for Oct?

mikeysmith

CeilingFly wrote: »

No - research shows that a substantial number of items bought early for periods such as Christmas, Easter etc are "consumed" prior to the event if purchased early enough.

In many cases the latest products are actually prioritised to get consumer reaction so that the correct quantities are known in time for the main selling season.

We do it in our company. Next week we'll disect a promotion we are currently running and will base several buying decisions around that info.

You're saying the 20% off promotion is targeted at new stock for market research?

I didn't understand the first paragraph

CeilingFly

mikeysmith wrote: »

You're saying the 20% off promotion is targeted at new stock for market research?

I didn't understand the first paragraph

Promotions like this serve a few purposes.

End Sept is fairly quiet - it boosts trade.

There's also still time to order additional stock of items that are appearing to be popular - buyers for shops guess what level of stock is required months in advance, so promotions like these give invaluable information on what the trend items are.

Years ago I was in that trade, did similar promo and noticed "who wants to be a millionaire" sold in way higher numbers than expected - we were able to order a large additional amount and were the only store with it available on Christmas week.

On the goods being "consumed" before the original time expected - they are sitting in the attic for almost 3 months. At some stage some people will have a reason to use/give/eat the item before the event they bought it for, so they then have to buy again, thus it creates a bonus sale.

So back to the post I commented on - these promos are not about moving old stock.

slimshady007

Just wondering if anyone knows if smyths intend to do this again this year? Saved me a few quid last year.

Thanks in advance

AS1890

slimshady007 wrote: »

Just wondering if anyone knows if smyths intend to do this again this year? Saved me a few quid last year.

Thanks in advance

It's starting this Tuesday September 25th until the 2nd of October.

corks finest

Lord Spence wrote: »

Was in Smyth's Childers road Limerick today and girl at till told me that their yearly 20% off toy sale starts this Tuesday the 26th for one week. Should be useful for early Christmas shoppers.

Any idea does it include Xbox games ?

Manutd623

corks finest wrote: »

Any idea does it include Xbox games ?

Don’t think these deals include, video games or consoles, just toys.

RobbingBandit

Never includes video games

holly8

RobbingBandit wrote: »

Never includes video games

Trampolines?

AS1890

Includes everything bar the Software section (Consoles, Games, etc) & Nursery.

Lashes28

And people already copping on to Smyths though. A lady bought a toy last week for her daughter,went in to buy it for her niece and it had gone up €12, so it might seem like a bargain.

Johnny_Fontane

Lashes28 wrote: »

And people already copping on to Smyths though. A lady bought a toy last week for her daughter,went in to buy it for her niece and it had gone up €12, so it might seem like a bargain.

Always pricecheck against Argos. Generally Argos have their 3 for 2 sale around now which is great value.

I find for Lego, Smyths prices are as competitive as anywhere else.

Oafley Jones

Lashes28 wrote: »

And people already copping on to Smyths though. A lady bought a toy last week for her daughter,went in to buy it for her niece and it had gone up €12, so it might seem like a bargain.

Noticed that the prices on a lot of Lego has shot up in last few days. Having said that they're now just RRP, whereas before some items were great value e.g. The Bucket Wheel Excavator was 140, now its 210.

Henryhill2

Always found their shops to be full of overpriced junk tbh

An odd bargain on video consoles and games

pc7

AS1890 wrote: »

It's starting this Tuesday September 25th until the 2nd of October.

I messaged them on Twitter and they said no confirmation and to keep an eye out. You'd think they'd be advertising it if its happening tomorrow. I want to get santy sorted so hopefully they do it!

TheDriver

pc7 wrote: »

I messaged them on Twitter and they said no confirmation and to keep an eye out. You'd think they'd be advertising it if its happening tomorrow. I want to get santy sorted so hopefully they do it!

If they advertised it, no one would buy anything last weekend.

abbir

I've noticed Click and Collect seems to be disabled on all items except Video Games.

CeilingFly

Henryhill2 wrote: »

Always found their shops to be full of overpriced junk tbh

that's a very generalised statement based on what??

Maybe you simply think that the toys kids play with these days are junk - Smyths and other Toy shops simply sell what the kids want (or what the toy companies have marketed to the kids to make them want it )

Smyths, even though they are an Irish family company and headquartered in Galway are now the largest toy retailer in Europe. - And you don't get to be number one by being overpriced or sellign junk.

tobsey

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

Coincidence it stops the day before children's allowance for Oct?

I'm pretty sure it always does. After the back to school is over with in September a lot of parents would wait until the October CB to start Christmas shopping. This promotion squeezes extra cash from parents beforehand and they know that they'll probably still get good business after the sale because of CB.

utyh2ikcq9z76b

CeilingFly wrote: »

Smyths, even though they are an Irish family company and headquartered in Galway are now the largest toy retailer in Europe. - And you don't get to be number one by being overpriced or sellign junk.

If you get people to buy overpriced stuff you will be a very profitable company, think Apple.

Have been checking a few items over the last few weeks and all the prices have so far remained the same.

ncmc

Does anyone know if they will do another promotion like this before Christmas? It's a bit too early to buy for my fickle 4 year old!

OnLooker

ncmc wrote: »

Does anyone know if they will do another promotion like this before Christmas? It's a bit too early to buy for my fickle 4 year old!

No not normally.

fdevine

Definitely one item I have an eye on is cheaper in Smyths than anywhere else, including online. With potentially another up-to-20% off it'll be a no brainer

tomslick

I've read elsewhere that it'll be €10 off €50, €20 off €100 etc not 20% of like previously.

pcadhain

It's the same as last year. 10 euro off every 50 spent. Starts tomorrow and runs until Sunday- instore only: https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/10-off-50

Henryhill2

Selling off all their junk excluding consoles of course

Before the October children's allowance and Christmas stockup

Prices prob marked up too

ted1

Henryhill2 wrote: »

Selling off all their junk excluding consoles of course

Before the October children's allowance and Christmas stockup

Prices prob marked up too

Prices are printed in their catalogues. So can’t be marked up.

Henryhill2

ted1 wrote: »

Prices are printed in their catalogues. So can’t be marked up.

Subject to change ..

Klingon Hamlet

Might I suggest: use pricespy.ie when comparing prices. Includes amazon so you know where best to shop. Saves me a fortune come birthday/Xmas time!

pc7

Henryhill2 wrote: »

Prices prob marked up too

Not on the stuff I've been watching for a while now, also using price checkers they are the cheapest around for what I want. So all good when you add 20% off.

Johnny_Fontane

Henryhill2 wrote: »

Selling off all their junk excluding consoles of course

Before the October children's allowance and Christmas stockup

Prices prob marked up too

Cant understand the vitriol against Smyths. I have three kids under 9, so have spent nigh on 10 years in the place. Smyths prices are consistently better than any online retailer (particularly in Lego). The odd thing might be a bit more expensive but on the whole, their prices are really competitive. They are an Irish success story with their expansion in Europe.

Consoles have never been included, not because they dont want to discount them, its because they cannot discount them. Sony, Nintendo much like Apple and Samsung don't allow discounting of their products without their knowledge.

Electric Nitwit

pc7 wrote: »

Not on the stuff I've been watching for a while now, also using price checkers they are the cheapest around for what I want. So all good when you add 20% off.

Not wishing to take sides but I was holding off on getting a baby seat at €45, this morning it's up to €50. So it does happen, annoying

Coincidentally Argos have also put it up, from €50 to €60

OmegaGene

Johnny_Fontane wrote: »

Cant understand the vitriol against Smyths. I have three kids under 9, so have spent nigh on 10 years in the place. Smyths prices are consistently better than any online retailer (particularly in Lego). The odd thing might be a bit more expensive but on the whole, their prices are really competitive. They are an Irish success story with their expansion in Europe.

Consoles have never been included, not because they dont want to discount them, its because they cannot discount them. Sony, Nintendo much like Apple and Samsung don't allow discounting of their products without their knowledge.

100% agree with you, I find smiths great and where would we be without them for toys, small fella loves walking around looking at all the toys.
My task for today is putting up a 10ft trampoline I got from smyths last week, the joys of it huh

NinjaTruncs

Smyth's do tend to remove any other discounts before having the store wide sale, which is fair enough.

However people see it was selling for x- discount yesterday and now it's X - 20% (ish). Where they were expecting x-discount -20%

People them complain that it's not actually a sale. Using one or two items in their determination.

Smyths probably has the best sale. Argos' 3/2 is too hard to get evenly priced items to get a good discount and they really do take the piss with the price the sell some of their stuff for during theor 3/2 sales.

It is a bit annoying that they no longer do a straight 20% off though, making purchases into round 50s can be annoying. Particularly if things ring through at a lower price than expected, which has happened to be before.

zell12

pc7

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

Not wishing to take sides but I was holding off on getting a baby seat at €45, this morning it's up to €50. So it does happen, annoying

Coincidentally Argos have also put it up, from €50 to €60

You will get it for 40, so still a discount on yesterdays price. If it was 45 you would have had to buy something else to get the discount. I do understand it happens but if you are lucky you get what you wanted with a discount.

slimshady007

OmegaGene wrote: »

100% agree with you, I find smiths great and where would we be without them for toys, small fella loves walking around looking at all the toys.
My task for today is putting up a 10ft trampoline I got from smyths last week, the joys of it huh

Putting up a trampoline at this time of year?? I seen umpteen mangled trampolines in fields, on roofs, etc last week. We always take ours down once kids go back to school - the one year we didn't we found it one morning sitting on top of our neighbours jeep!