Why doesn't Amazon get enough Monster High dolls to sell directly at the retail price?
52799
Try mattel.com. I bought her on their website for $19.99. It's absolutely ridiculous that people buy up all these dolls and then sell them for extremely high prices. Shame on them!
52800
Greedy sellers who buy children's toys at the regular price and then sell them at an astronomical rate.
1755166
I see what you mean ... the default price was higher because Amazon stock is out. It says: "Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your credit card will not be charged until we ship the item." So I suppose you can try that and cancel the order if you aren't happy with the response (or lack of response). It sounds like a pretty awesome toy I must say.
662044
That is strange to me. We have plenty of those in stock. It may be a setting in Amazon.
2170661
I noticed the same thing. The true answer is...because they can. Amazon probably noticed a trend in purchase and decided to raise the price, although, I can't say that for sure.
53880
the 1999 price was from 6th Ave and maybe also from Amazon itself, I noticed this as well. The other sellers had it marked higher, so when 6th ave and or amazon sold out the only ones available were higher. (Amazon did not change the price).
1337981
Holiday "supply and demand." Basically when Amazon is out of stock, the prices listed are from 3rd party sellers via Amazon Marketplace and NOT directly from Amazon (even if the order is fulfilled by Amazon). Personally, I think the retail of $39.99 is WAY overpriced for the Lego Friends Pool. However, I managed to snag the sale price of $27.99 a few days ago!!! Walmart.com (site to store is a fab option, and the website is STILL offering the in-store lower price!) and Target.com were both offering this set at that sale price (tho the retail price was actually showing in store) and Amazon offered that price when the item was back in their inventory (as Amazon has been doing with most hot toys). My advice is to save the item you want to your shopping cart and buy when it's at the price you're happy with. You can also bookmark the Amazon page and keep an eye on the price (keep checking throughout the day). Another option is just to get it AFTER the holidays, once all the shopping frenzy has passed!
519002
Because they only list the retail price. No one actually sells it for that.
662951
Because this item comes in more than one size. Some sizes are in stock and available in Amazon distribution centers, some are not. Each merchant probably have only certain sizes, most likely no one has ALL of the sizes available, and Prime is only for items that are sitting in an Amazon distribution center. Some merchants find that they can offer a lower price if they ship the item directly to the customer rather than paying Amazon to handle the shipping process. Hope that helps all the busy Mom's out there.
872217
Doesn't make sense, normally prices depend on demand. This Anna Doll is from the DISNEY STORE and not made by Mattel. Some people prefer different brands, of course depending on feedback from the ultimate customer - the children. This is an amazing doll and anyone that sells it should offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, as we do.
995928
Toys are commodity priced on Amazon (so are books, DVD's, and everything else). If you like the price, snap it up, because it may go up on you at any time.
1399513
amazon makes more money from the seller fees for overpriced elmos, then they would selling the item themselves.so it is smart for them to wait and build up there inventory while everyone else depletes theirs.I also canceled my preorder, and got one from target. my 13 month old kid broke it in under 2 minutes. gladly target let me exchange it for the last one at the store.
167293
hi, i just got it through target.com (which is amazon's supplier) first, i went through couponmountain.com (typed in google search: target coupon code) clicked on $7 off $70 and it took me to target's site. put barbie townhouse into basket-checked out-they deduct the 19.99 shipping charge (minimum orders get free shipping) and then...the $7 was deducted....what a bargain!
740258
Melissa, I am not sure why there is such price disparity. Usually that indicates hat the particular Yummy Stuffer (alligator here) might be in low supply. I say, "Buy it at Target!" if you can get it for $20 there and shop at Amazon next time - It is my favorite place for shopping - so easy!!My son LOVES this Alligator Tummy Stuffer, by the way. He's 6. It fits an amazing amount of toys - I was pleasantly surprised.Susan
192527
Currently we only sell in larger quantities directly. However, i will look into this to see if we can get larger quantities available for our Amazon customers.
414539
They are in high demand. Most of the time if you order it on the Google website you are going to wait a while for shipping.
2173831
Because Amazon doesn't do the math (not that they have to). They are provided a product from a seller for a certain price, and adjust their mark-ups accordingly I am sure. If the seller makes a base price with a package deal that is more expensive than buying the same amount individually, then that is their prerogative. Dumb, but at the same time they are likely to catch many un-savvy buyers in this product package making their packaging deal worth it to them. While it is unfortunate, it is the responsibility of the buyer to look at the different products and choose the best option for themselves. Hope this helps!
1456144
It's the demand for it. So hard to keep in stock and if I'm not mistaken we may be the cheapest on Amazon.