Please help with best deals for MAJOR shopping.

[misslolly]

I have coming here and reading these boards for approx. 1 month and I love the deals you guys pass on. Every year at our church we have a christmas for the kids and I have been in charge for the last several years. We take up an offering that usually allows us to spend around 5.00 average per present. We have to buy 200 presents from age groups of nursery on up to 12th grade. I have already gotten 20 of the legos at the 3.00@shipped price and am looking for the best buys to get the NICEST toys. Some of these children (most of them) are our bus kids and they otherwise don't get a Christmas.
I can post the numbers I need for each age group if that would help. Can you guys help?
misslolly

[jenimadison]

Let's see what we can do to help...however we need to do so in Help Me Find a Deal...

Thank you in advance...

[bulbul]

I would suggest Amazon. Do a search for toys up to $10 and when you get the results, sort them by price from low to high and you will get tons of toys for even under $5. They currently have free shipping for orders of $100 or more and you can use a $15 off $60 coupon for toys: MMTYS3674539 and that would save you even more.

Good Luck

[cata5]

At babiesrus they have a foam bat and ball set for 2.98.Click on "under$3",go to page 42.There is also a pokemon playground ball for $1.98 or a pouch of pokemon marbles for the same.I didn't check the under $5...The legos you got were the best deal! Most of the items at the toy blowout have free ship.

[bulbul]

I did a search and here are some of the $5 or under toys that are a good value for the money and are available at amazon of course there are hundreds more so you might want to search yourself. Here goes :

No-Spill Big Bubble Bucket: Purple $1.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

No-Spill Big Bubble Bucket: Yellow $1.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

No-Spill Big Bubble Bucket: Orange $1.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Teletubbies Beanlings: Dipsy $1.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Teletubbies Beanlings: Tinky Winky $1.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Teletubbies Beanlings: Laa-Laa $1.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Teletubbies Beanlings: Po $1.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Pokemon Jr. Adventure Game $1.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Mini Carry-Along: Bead Arts Case $1.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Hawaii Teresa Doll $2.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Hawaii Midge Doll $2.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Hawaii Christie Doll $2.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Hawaii Skipper Doll $2.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Hawaii Barbie Doll $2.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Hawaii Ken Doll $2.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Hawaii Steven Doll $2.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Winnie the Pooh: Stack 'N Hide Honey Pots $2.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Birthstone Plush Bears: January $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Birthstone Plush Bears: February $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Birthstone Plush Bears: March $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Birthstone Plush Bears: April $2.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Birthstone Plush Bears: May $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Birthstone Plush Bears: June $2.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Birthstone Plush Bears: July $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Birthstone Plush Bears: August $2.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Birthstone Plush Bears: September $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Birthstone Plush Bears: October $2.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Birthstone Plush Bears: November $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Birthstone Plush Bears: December $2.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Magnetic Travel Game: Backgammon $2.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Chess $2.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Double Six Color Dot Dominoes In Color Collectors Tin $3.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Totally Yo-Yo: Nikki $3.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...662795-7705205

Totally Yo-Yo: Courtney $3.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Happenin' Hair Teresa $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Florida Vacation Teresa $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Hollywood Nails Teresa Doll $3.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Surf City Kira $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Bath Boutique Barbie (Brunette) $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Fashion Designer Playset $2.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Play-Doh 3 Pounds of Fun: Yellow, Blue & Red $2.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Play-Doh 3 Pounds of Fun: Neon Colors $2.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

LEGO Timmy on Tour Stack 'n Learn (2589) $2.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

DUPLO Little Forest Friends: The Toadstools (2831) $3.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Matchbox Mega-Rig Shark Patrol $3.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Matchbox Mega-Rig Rhino Safari $3.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Matchbox Mega-Rig Alien Quest $3.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Spawn Action Figure Series 15: Gray Thunder $3.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

8" Lissi Bean Bag Baby in Pink $2.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

8" Lissi Bean Bag Baby in Yellow $2.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

8" Lissi Bean Bag Baby in Blue $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Star Wars Episode I Joystick Game: Battle of Naboo $2.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Pokemon Mini Playset: Forest $3.97 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Glamour Gear Glitter & Glow Keychain Maker $3.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

A Very Grand Garden Playset $3.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Magic Spreadin' PB&J $3.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Stretchy Cheese Pizza $3.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Bead Fun: Letters and Numbers Bead Set $3.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

5" Galaxy Megazord Action Zord $4.19 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Blue's Clues Spin & Splash Blue $4.40 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Pooh Bean Bag Friends: Pajama Party Pooh $4.50 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Tommy Reptar Toss $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Nerf Super Maxx Disc Shooter $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Barbie Arts & Crafts Studio $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Barbie Goes Shopping Game $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Li'l Friends of Kelly: Nia in Baker's Outfit (Ethnic) $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Li'l Friends of Kelly: Tommy in Winter Fun Outfit $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Li'l Friends of Kelly: Melody in Gardening Outfit $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Cross Country Riding Doll $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Star Wars Episode I Action Fleet Mega Deluxe Action Set: Naboo Hangar / Final Conflict $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

CycleBot Building Set $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

CoptorBot Building Set $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Deluxe CDS Voltron $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Blue's Clue Finder $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

DUPLO Little Forest Friends: The Strawberries (2830) $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

DUPLO Little Forest Friends: The Bluebells (2832) $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

DUPLO Pooh Happy Birthday (2982) $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Beadin' Bonanza $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Tech Link Base Station Walkie-Talkies $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Pooh's Friendly Places Cheerful Times Playset: Pooh's Bedroom $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Pooh's Friendly Places Cheerful Times Playset: Eeyore's Birthday $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Pooh's Friendly Places Cheerful Times Playset: Tigger's Campout $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Pooh's Friendly Places Cheerful Times Playset: Pooh's Kitchen $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Pooh's Friendly Places Cheerful Times Playset: Piglet's Day of Croquet $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Pooh's Friendly Places Cheerful Times Playset: Pooh's Day at the Lake $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Pooh's Friendly Places Cheerful Times Playset: Tigger's Swingin' Playground $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Pooh's Friendly Places Cheerful Times Playset: Piglet's Bath $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Jr. Bass Fishin Game $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Mr. Potato Head Electronic Handheld Toy $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Cabbage Patch Kids Garden Fairies: Lily $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Cabbage Patch Kids Magic Nursery: Cradle, Carriage and Boy (Ethnic) $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

1999 C-Line: WCW C-Watch -Goldberg Solid Pack $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Star Wars Episode I Action Fleet Vehicle with Figure: #2 Federation Troop Transport (MTT) with Battle Droid $4.98 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Kid Classics First Vehicles Dumper $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Happy Action Vehicles: Dump Truck $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Happy Action Vehicles: Cement Mixer $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Happy Action Vehicles: Bulldozer $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

WCW Nitro! 2-Player Starter Set $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Star Wars Episode I Extreme Chain Games: Gian Speeder Chase $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Star Wars Episode I Extreme Chain Games: Gungan Sub Escape $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Star Wars Episode I Extreme Chain Games: Droid Starfighter $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Koosh Creative Glitter Fun Sticker Center $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

102-piece Artist Set $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Super Auto Racing Deluxe Game $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Touchdown Football Deluxe Games $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Slam Dunk Basketball Deluxe Game $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Grand Slam Baseball Deluxe Game $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Tumbling Tower II In A Tin: Rainbow Colors $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Mini True-To-Life New Born Baby Doll in Lavender $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Matchbox Mission Bravo Humvee $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Stack 'n Build Blocks & Bucket $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Tootsie Toy Hearts 'n Home Tea Party Set: Tea Rose $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Backpack Baby with White Floral Outfit (Blonde) $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Backpack Baby with Multi Color Floral Outfit (Blonde) $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

Babypack Baby with Apple Outfit (Blonde) $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

8" Petite Porcelain Keepsake Collection Doll: Erin (White/Blonde) $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...030777-7894334

I hope my list helps and nobody gets mad at me because It's too long (I know.. I'm sorry), I just wanted to help

[misslolly]

You guys are TERRIFFFFFFFIC! I will keep looking at all of these ideas and let you know a list of what I wind up getting. Any volunteers to help wrap? LOL
Thanks again!
misslolly