December 1, 2001
Hogwarts Express
Move over Tickle Me Elmo and Cabbage Patch Kids - the Lego Hogwarts Express is apparently THE hot toy this holiday season. I saw them in the stores about a week ago and wasn't ready to purchase. This week, as I'm doing my Christmas shopping, this train is sold out at ToysRUs, KayBee, Amazon and Zainy Brainy. I started getting desperate and even put a bid in at eBay (got outbid at the last minute). Dave finally scored one after lining up like a groupie at Zany Brainy as the associate unpacked the truck - even then he said they were disappearing fast. So, my advice to you... dear consumer... is that if you want this toy and see it anywhere DON'T WAIT. For example, Amazon was sold out all week, but today it's back in stock.. GO GET IT. And, if you're an enterprising sort, pick one up and sell it on eBay where they're going for up to double the retail price.
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