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How to Find Sold-Out Toys

Each year, there's a hot toy that parents can't wait to get their hands on. Past examples include Tickle Me Elmo, Webkinz and Nintendo Wii. If there is a sold out toy that you wish to purchase, try these suggestions and be a hero to your child.

Instructions

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  Bid on auction sites. This is the method most parents use to find sold out toys. Search eBay and Yahoo! Auctions to find the lowest price for your desired item.
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  Look in the newspaper. Many sellers list hard to find toys in classified ads. You may come across these ads especially during the holiday season.
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  Sign up for a waiting list. Toy stores, such as Toys "R" Us, offer customers a chance to be notified when new shipments of the toy arrive.
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  Check out foreign online retailers. Some toys that sell out in the U.S. may be available overseas.
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  Enlist the help of another parent. You can make a deal in which the first person to come across a sold out toy will buy two--one for them, one for you.

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