Just to let everyone know that I have been negotiating with TRU for days to get the original $4.99 price. When it hit the market it was $4.99 but when it ran out TRU raised the price 50% to $6.99. I was able to secure the price but TRU is having a problem keeping this item in stock. Its not easy dealing with them as there are so many other companies involved. West Corp. answers TRU's phones. They have no idea when stock is replenished and they even wanted to know. I called playmbil and spoke to the regional rep who has the TRU account. She is calling the TRU purchaser to hopefully redirect many cases to me. The one thing she wanted to know is "why aren't people buying the new Victorian set" She said it was not moving at all and this was very concerning to them. I told her that the price point was too high and all the members who were coveting this set were waiting for a decent sale. Obviously the US playmobil team does not read these posts. Her sales team and TRU team think it is due to the item only being viewable in the 150th anniversary section so due to lack of exposure it is not selling.
I am expecting a call today