Toys ❛R❜ Us Australia in Administration So Grab A Bargain In The Fire Sale

By: Alex Harmon, ellaslist

It's the end of an era. Toys R Us is waving the white flag. Voluntary Administrators were called into Toys R Us Australia on 21 May 2018 after the collapse of their overseas offerings in the UK and US. 

Now it has been announced that there will be a flash 'fire sale' with discounts of up to 30 per cent off the lowest-ticketed items.

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“Everything must be sold and some stock is already in limited supply,” McGrathNicol said in a statement on Friday. “Customers will save up to 30 per cent off lowest ticketed prices across the entire range.”

The administrators have appointed consultants Hilco Merchant Australia to assist. “The closing down sale for these iconic brands offers an unmatched selection of the hottest products and top names in toys and baby care,” a Hilco Merchant Australia spokesperson said.

“The sale will provide loyal customers the opportunity to purchase their favourite products at significantly lower prices. Due to these substantial reductions, we encourage consumers to shop early to take advantage of the best selection of products available while supplies last.”

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Customers with gift vouchers will have to spend more money to have them honoured. Yes, you read that right - they will honour gift cards on the basis that the total transaction is at least double the value of the gift cards or store amount utilised in that transaction (so, to be able to utilise a $100 gift card, the value of the transaction must be at least $200). Hmmmm ok seems legit. 

Also, online gift voucers won’t be honoured.

Here are the official changes to store policies: 

• Refunds for sold items will no longer be offered.
• Gift cards & vouchers will be honoured provided customers spend an additional equivalent amount.
• Gift vouchers will not be honoured online.
• Online orders will be delivered where goods have been paid for in full and stock is available.
• Lay-by will be honoured if the outstanding balance is paid and stock is available.
• While VIP discounts will be honoured, the ability to earn and utilise points will be suspended.
• The Administrators expect that employee entitlements will be met either through a sale of the business, recoveries from the sale of stock, or through the Commonwealth Government’s Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG) Scheme.
• Customers can call 1300 TOYS R US (1300 869 778) or contact support@toysrus.com.au or ToysRUs@mcgrathnicol.com with any queries
• You can find out more on the website here.