Secrets to Successful Shopping at the Mastermind Warehouse Sale!

Thursday, May 20, 2010





As we've mentioned before, we understand that our famous Warehouse sale can get a wee bit crowded at times, and while we've done a few things to help make it better, we thought a few tips might be appropriate to help you navigate your way through the sale.

On our part we've done a few things to make it easier for you to shop:



  • plenty of parking and parking attendants to help you find a spot

  • wide aisles that are very stroller friendly!

  • 16 cashiers and 16 baggers to help move you through the checkout line faster

  • convenient hours: Wednesday-Friday (May 26-28) 9am-8pm, Saturday (9-6pm) and Sunday (11-5pm), 10-6pm, and Monday-Wednesday (May 31-June 2), 10-5pm

  • Wednesday June 2nd is DEAL DAY! Even BIGGER discounts on the last day of the sale!


Best times to go:

Let's face it, the first two days of the sale are by far the busiest, and if you have particular items you are searching for, it is better to come these days as your chance of success for getting them will be greater. However, generally speaking, from about 11am onwards, each day (including the first two days), the lines dwindle to very little wait time if any. And with 90,000 square feet of space, there's sure to be enough room for you, your stroller and your shopping cart. So, if you can afford to wait even until Friday, the crowds are much more manageable.




Take our customers' advice: If you've taken a look at our Facebook page recently, you'll notice Fans giving lots of tips and advice as to how to prepare for the sale. For example:


Sandra: "I have been planning (what to buy), plotting (how to hide the bill from my husband), and packing (the old toys to make room for the new ones)."


Nora: "My friends and I make a "girls" day out of it...It's my turn this year to bring the coffee and snacks. We have a great track record for being the first group in line 6 years and counting. We have made friends along the way...we meet up with the same ladies each year."


Allison: "What time should I bring my lawn chair and coffee? I need Rokenbok..."




Prepare a list: knowing who you need to buy for and ages will really help you narrow down your shopping time. Hosting some birthday parties in the near future? There are lots of small things that are great for loot bags too!


Eat and hydrate: The last thing you want to have happen, is your energy wane halfway through the sale. Make sure you've had a solid meal and pack a bottle of water. It will help you maintain your concentration levels. And speaking of concentration levels:


"Focus, focus, focus": A phrase my friend's frustrated husband used on the two of us during one particular shopping marathon. Don't get sidetracked, stick to your list and you'll be happy with what you've got.


Bring a calculator: A calculator will help you stay on budget -- well, at least it will help you tally your purchases ahead of time so you won't get a shock at the checkout.




Am I missing anything? If you have a great warehouse tip you'd like to share, add it to our Facebook page or comment in this blog in the comment section.


For complete details on our warehouse sale, click here.


Happy Shopping!


--Cathy the Toy Mom.













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