I use a little psychology in that I don't buy Halloween around Halloween time. I wait not only until the hype is long gone but usually January, everyone is still on the Xmas train, credit cards have been drained and it's not tax return season yet.
My best advice is to sign up for Michaels rewards. You mentioned no one likes the coupon game but I love it. I have a Michaels really close so I'll buy a building I want using a sale or coupon then you usually get a $5 or $10 reward and then I stack that again on my next one to save even more, plus they occasionally give you bonus rewards. ALSO if you are military or a teacher you get an extra discount so take advantage of that! Final- get gift cards for Michaels from the grocery stores that offer 4x gas points to save on the gas to get there 😂 OR some credit card company's (like Discover) give you a 20% or 25% discount on Michaels gift cards in the rewards redemption so I like to use that option too to save even more☺️ happy haunting savings!
Last week I bought the Crypt of the Lost Pumpkin Souls at 40% off from Michaels. This week they have a 20% sale on Lemax and I didn't see a way to add to that discount. But, I had a $10 reward so I ended up getting the That's a Wrap mummy building plus 3 smaller pieces for less than the original price for the mummy. I had to order online because the mummy was not in any local store. Last year I bought 2 buildings from Menards for less than the cost at Michaels with the available discount. I usually buy my figures there to save $. They never have as many buildings but I probably don't check often enough. Nothing out at Menards yet or online. I spent some time comparing prices yesterday before my purchase so I am happy with the end result. Gift Spice and one other only took pre-orders for popular pieces like Bat Bonanza. Thank you for your videos!!
Hi Doug! Thanks so much for posting this informative video -- it's so helpful for noobs like myself and your tips are so appreciated. Looks like my local Michaels (Canada) has received their initial shipment of items as of yesterday, but they're missing the Count's Bat Bonanza out of all the regular lineup. Would you happen to know if this non-Michaels exclusive is only available via other Lemax retailers? Many thanks in advance for your wonderful videos and help!
Hello! I believe that one is not at Michaels this year, most likely because they are backlogged with several big buildings that were exclusives last year but that didn't arrive in time for last season!
Michael’s has a 30% off your entire online order (I am picking mine up soon with in store pickup). It’s good until 7/15. I checked prices against some of my go to online dealers and all pieces ended up slightly lower.
Hey Doug, my Michaels just got the shipments in and I went and picked up my two buildings for this year: the crypt of the lost pumpkin souls and the b.a. freyed clocksmith. Are you going to review the clocksmith piece?
I just got ‘BA Freyed Clocksmith’ in the mail. Pretty damaged but nothing that a Random Junk channel video can’t fix. Newbies be prepared for the possibility of poorly handled packages.
Also, the exclusives will be available at other retailers the following year usually for a better price. For instance, I am waiting on the Gloom Room because I know I can get it next year cheaper from another retailer. (Unless I get one of those elusive 40% off coupons )
@@chasetaylor0000 I know. Sometimes though you just want the new stuff when it's new, especially when it fits your theme. I go for Undead Party Town so I'm sure you can bet which peice I had to have this year haha 🤣 I did have a coupon though
I use a little psychology in that I don't buy Halloween around Halloween time. I wait not only until the hype is long gone but usually January, everyone is still on the Xmas train, credit cards have been drained and it's not tax return season yet.
Yep same 🙂
@@5monkeystv50 me too 😀
My best advice is to sign up for Michaels rewards. You mentioned no one likes the coupon game but I love it. I have a Michaels really close so I'll buy a building I want using a sale or coupon then you usually get a $5 or $10 reward and then I stack that again on my next one to save even more, plus they occasionally give you bonus rewards. ALSO if you are military or a teacher you get an extra discount so take advantage of that!
Final- get gift cards for Michaels from the grocery stores that offer 4x gas points to save on the gas to get there 😂 OR some credit card company's (like Discover) give you a 20% or 25% discount on Michaels gift cards in the rewards redemption so I like to use that option too to save even more☺️ happy haunting savings!
Last week I bought the Crypt of the Lost Pumpkin Souls at 40% off from Michaels. This week they have a 20% sale on Lemax and I didn't see a way to add to that discount. But, I had a $10 reward so I ended up getting the That's a Wrap mummy building plus 3 smaller pieces for less than the original price for the mummy. I had to order online because the mummy was not in any local store. Last year I bought 2 buildings from Menards for less than the cost at Michaels with the available discount. I usually buy my figures there to save $. They never have as many buildings but I probably don't check often enough. Nothing out at Menards yet or online. I spent some time comparing prices yesterday before my purchase so I am happy with the end result. Gift Spice and one other only took pre-orders for popular pieces like Bat Bonanza. Thank you for your videos!!
hey Marie glad you bought and scored that piece! I know it's confusing playing all of the sale games!
Wow what a pick up! Nice, and congrats!
Thanks Doug.....VERY INFORMATIVE. Enjoy your time at kings island!!!!!🎃🎃
thank you!
For Canadian collectors: When I started collecting in 2019, Michaels had buy one, get one free sales. That's how we started our Halloween setups.
Wow great!!!!!
They just released their villages and mine shipped.
Love the T-shirt!!
thank you!
Lemax just revealed 7 buildings in a Norman Rockwell series, they look good
Hi Doug! Thanks so much for posting this informative video -- it's so helpful for noobs like myself and your tips are so appreciated. Looks like my local Michaels (Canada) has received their initial shipment of items as of yesterday, but they're missing the Count's Bat Bonanza out of all the regular lineup. Would you happen to know if this non-Michaels exclusive is only available via other Lemax retailers? Many thanks in advance for your wonderful videos and help!
Hello! I believe that one is not at Michaels this year, most likely because they are backlogged with several big buildings that were exclusives last year but that didn't arrive in time for last season!
Michael’s has a 30% off your entire online order (I am picking mine up soon with in store pickup). It’s good until 7/15. I checked prices against some of my go to online dealers and all pieces ended up slightly lower.
Hey Doug, my Michaels just got the shipments in and I went and picked up my two buildings for this year: the crypt of the lost pumpkin souls and the b.a. freyed clocksmith. Are you going to review the clocksmith piece?
Hey Marcus! I am hoping to do the Clocksmith yes!
The Master of all things Spooky is back !!! What is your favorite piece coming out this year?
I just purchased dancing in the moonlight.
Happy halloween 2O22 OCTOBER spooky 👻
Goodwill is a good place to watch for Lemax and Dept 56 for sale.
never been able to find anything there personally but i know of some folks who have scored mega deals at Goodwill
Good video, thank you.
BIG time THANK U
The coupons on their website won’t even work for this stuff. I even tried the email sign up code and that wouldn’t work. What a joke!
The coupons won't work now because they are listed on sale for 30 percent off. You have to find a coupon that works with sale items.
I just got ‘BA Freyed Clocksmith’ in the mail. Pretty damaged but nothing that a Random Junk channel video can’t fix. Newbies be prepared for the possibility of poorly handled packages.
They have been selling out sooo quickly the last couple years! Sometimes you gotta pay full price to get the exclusives 😓
They literally sit on the shelves forever at my store I don't think any of them sell at all.
@@Bravo59 I must be in a high demand area! They sell out like crazy around here unfortunately.
Also, the exclusives will be available at other retailers the following year usually for a better price. For instance, I am waiting on the Gloom Room because I know I can get it next year cheaper from another retailer. (Unless I get one of those elusive 40% off coupons )
@@chasetaylor0000 I know. Sometimes though you just want the new stuff when it's new, especially when it fits your theme. I go for Undead Party Town so I'm sure you can bet which peice I had to have this year haha 🤣 I did have a coupon though
@@cynbad_living I hear ya. There’s a few I’m definitely gonna get this year plus the figurines.
Very sad that you have to advise people on the best way to prepare to swap out broken junk. Especially at double price 😂😂
Sadly yeah, but it's always been this way in this hobby and I don't make the rules, just trying to advise folks the best way to work within them!