Moms of train obsessed small children...

[punkrockmama]

What are your favorite websites for buying engines, tracks, and other accessories? Specifically Thomas.

That's it. Thanks!

[JBaxter]

I use my 40% off coupon at AC Moore and Michaels alot. I have also bought from www.allaboardtoys.com they have free shipping over $69. I may have a 10% off coupon somewhere ifyou want.

[Jen841]

We have not grown our collection, but we LOVE the Geo Trak by FP. Grandma bought all they made the first year at a garage sale and they fill our living room. I lot my room to trains!

[ett]

I've ordered online from www.creativetrains.com and www.kindertrains.com, but most of our stuff comes from AC Moore with the 40% off coupons.

[jvs195]

We have mostly Thomas because of the coupons at AC Moore. I watch these boards, but haven't seen many deals that beat the 40-50% off coupons at Michaels/AC Moore. You just have to buy them one at a time. We got the big sets when there were 50% coupons and little items for 40%. Even clearance deals and free shipping seem to only be 30% or less. I read recently that the closer it gets to Christmas they put the Thomas on sale so you can't use the coupons (like last week when there was a 50% off).

[geochick]

When I can't find the train or set I want at Michaels with my coupon, I use one of two sites:

Free shipping over $30:
http://www.creativetrains.com/

Free (AND FAST) shipping over $45:
http://www.trainsgalore.com/

[kijip]

>I use my 40% off coupon at AC Moore and Michaels alot.

Michaels is on to us mamas! I have heard now that when the 40% coupons come out, the Thomas stuff goes on sale for 10-20% off so that it is excluded from the 40% deals. :(

[kijip]

www.creativetrains.com has been my go to spot for a lot of things.

I am eyeing some stuff on www.trainsgalore.com.

I think Santa is bring the "Ice cream Delivery Set" to T for Christmas. ;)

Trains Galore has some Thomas destinations for 40% and 30% off right now. For me 40% off with free shipping and no sales tax is better than 40% off locally with 8.9% sales tax.

[icunurse]

Besides the two sites you mentioned, you might also want to check out TJ Maxx (if there is one by you). I have started to stop by ours when I am in the area and I have recently found the smelting yard, ice cream factory, and a couple others for $20-$25 each! They also have other Thomas items (like the DVD sets with a wooden rail train, Sights and Sounds play mat, lunch boxes, etc) for good prices.

Traci
~Connor's Mom 02/2004~
Agency paperwork completed - waiting (and waiting) for another baby!

[kijip]

> Besides the two sites you mentioned, you might also want to
>check out TJ Maxx (if there is one by you). I have started to
>stop by ours when I am in the area and I have recently found
>the smelting yard, ice cream factory, and a couple others for
>$20-$25 each! They also have other Thomas items (like the DVD
>sets with a wooden rail train, Sights and Sounds play mat,
>lunch boxes, etc) for good prices.


Woohoo! I know where I am stopping by for a looksee. ;)

[Saartje]

Thanks for the tip, Traci!

[new_mommy25]

Ebay!! Seriously, the prices for new trains there are often way better than creativetrains.com and other sites even with shipping.

[punkrockmama]

>Michaels is on to us mamas! I have heard now that when the
>40% coupons come out, the Thomas stuff goes on sale for 10-20%
>off so that it is excluded from the 40% deals. :(

Well, curses, foiled again. That sounds like it would have been a great deal too. Scrooges,lol.

[punkrockmama]

Traci and Angie--Thanks, ebay and TJMaxx are two place that I ALWAYS forget to check. I need to remember those things, I could be saving $$.

Thanks for the websites guys! I will be checking them out. :)

[icunurse]

FWIW, the Michael's by us has only put the Thomas stuff on sale when they have the 50% off coupons. The 40% off coupons are in the Sunday paper every week/every other week and we haven't had a problem using them. :)
Traci
~Connor's Mom 02/2004~
Agency paperwork completed - waiting (and waiting) for another baby!