Reader Request--Toy Story

I received this question from a loyal reader, and wanted to address it in a blog post.  It actually comes up with many new releases, especially Disney or other kids' titles.

Releases of Toy Story Trilogy is 11/2. Looks like consumers can get it for about 30% off @ Amazon or W%$^&*t. Anyway to get it cheaper?

The answer is, it depends on if you need the item the minute it comes out or if you can wait a little longer.  It also depends on if you like to gamble a little on waiting for a bargain.  The options:

• At Amazon, they offer the low price guarantee on pre-orders.  You can guarantee that when you pre-order something, you will get the absolute lowest price Amazon offers.  Right now, their price for the Toy Story Trilogy is $69.99.  If it dropped to a lower price, Amazon automatically credits you the difference.  They also have a special offer right now where you will get $4 of On Demand credits.
• Target and Toys R Us often do really good deals a few days after a movie is released.  For most of the last several new releases by Disney, a printable coupon has been offered at Disney.com, so you could print the coupon (if they have one) and wait for a price drop the next week or so after release.  
• Especially with the ones right before Christmas last year, Target.com also offered their own coupon for the item.  Stack it with the Disney coupon, and you're getting the best possible price. 
•  I forgot the long answer for Toys R Us.  They often have special edition toys to go along with the movie, and they will offer those free with purchase.  Another thing that I saw last year was an offer of a $10 gift card with purchase.  You'd be able to use the Disney coupon in addition.

So, pro and con?  You'll be guaranteed to pay Amazon's lowest price if you order it now.  You'll also guarantee you'll receive the movie as soon as it is released.  If you are a gambler or don't have to have it when it first comes out, you can wait and see if any coupons are released.  Stacking them gets you the lowest price, but you may also run into supply/demand issues with such a popular new release.

I'll be on the lookout for the coupons, because that's how I do it.  I'll definitely post here as soon as I find them.