Aspasia Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I swear I've seen them at Target during back-to-school sales in the past, but not this year. Where's a good place to look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I got mine from the public school castoffs, free! It's a nice one too, though it has no stand. That hasn't been an issue for us. :) You might check to see where public school castoffs go (usually an auction house) and see if you can find one there free or cheap. I was buying desks/chairs for $5/each, and the guy threw in the globe for free. Did the same for a friend of mine (which is why I asked him about a globe :D). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in LV Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Last year my mother purchased one for my son at Walmart. It was pretty cheap, so if it doesn't survive forever, I don't care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I just day some at Walmart. I picked mine up at Mardel at the back to school sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 i bought mine at Kmart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicMama Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I've seen them advertised at Toys R Us for under $20. I have no idea what the quality is like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kesmom Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 They are at our Target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed3x Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Books-A-Million :001_smile: with a coupon, of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syllieann Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 They are at our Target too. I just paid $16 for one 2 days ago. Maybe try another Target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asmaa Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I also bought a globe from Target this week. It was located in their back-to-school section. I also picked up a wall map of the world for $5. Asmaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Balaban Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I swear I've seen them at Target during back-to-school sales in the past, but not this year. Where's a good place to look? I just saw a Globe at my local target in the back2school section. It's possible that everything hasn't "set' yet for the back2school display and it might come in later. I would call.... I didn't check the price though. I would check Walmart, the quality between the two places is probably comparable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tagglelim Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I just bought a globe at Costco. They have the choice between blue and antique-colored globes. They are $26 and pretty nice! Mine has a wooden base and metal frame thingamabob...you know that thing that holds the globe.... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I'm going to get one this year. I wanted one last year and never bought one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anna~ Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 My Target had them too, but only a few. Maybe your store had already sold them all? I'd say try another Target if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threedogfarm Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I did not buy a "real globe". I bought a blow-up ball of the world. I just didn't want to find a permanent home for a globe--they're big. The blow up ball I bought was less than $7.00 and is very detailed. It even has ocean currents labeled on it. I also figured that it could be used as a distraction when necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I did get an inflatable one, and then I bought a bunch more of them at that crazy eta cuisinare sale last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amselby81 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Hobby Lobby also always sells them, and there are always HL coupons for 40% off. I think I saw a decent one for about $30. Use a coupon and it's $18! For the time being, we're using an inflatable globe with flat maps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Barnes and Noble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspasia Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 Really??? Maybe I will check another Target...or Costco. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Hmmm, my target has them. I will be picking one up next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydavis Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I also bought a globe from Target this week. It was located in their back-to-school section. I also picked up a wall map of the world for $5. Asmaa How big was the wall map? Did you notice if they had any of the United States? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legomom Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I bought my globe from National Geographic. It was pricey but I wanted a nice one. It broke off of the base almost immediately. My husband repaired it but I am still disappointed in the overall quality and the company was not particularly helpfu when I contacted them. My Target globe (I imagine wlmart etc would be comparable) was better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspasia Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 I went to Target today and there was a spot on the shelf for globes but it was empty. An employee checked area stores and they're ALL out! What the heck! I guess I'll check Costco. Who knew cheap Target globes were such a hot commodity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitterpatter Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Totally not helpful. Totsy with a credit, so it was free, which makes it perfect. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificat Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 With a newborn in tow - you might want to check amazon.com. I found one last year for about $60 which I really like. I was hoping if I spent a little more on a slightly higher quailty globe than what I saw at Target - that we would get several years out of it! So far, so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Yeah, don't be like me and buy from warehousedeals. It was totally busted and they refunded me. I don't think I am going to buy their stuff, it's seriously scratch and dent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I bought my globe at Barnes and Noble...It was about $30 when I bought it (about two years ago)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lymeade Mom Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Got mine at Target too. But it doesn't look like it. I had an old one from a garage sale with a metal arm and a wooden base. (Not only was it coming apart at the equator, it still had the USSR). Then I found a cheap Target one in the back-to-school section and when I got home I tried and found I could switch the holders (just pulled apart, so my up-to-date globe has a really nice base. And somebody else got the old globe with the plastic stand from my neighbor's garage sale. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 If you are looking for something a bit fancy then check out the globes here: http://www.ultimateglobes.com/?Click=1313&gclid=CKzAvvrzsLECFQZtKgod1E8ADQ This is where my globe came from and it's so pretty. We also have a talking globe that was purchased from amazon that DD loves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micron4 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I have a fancy globe with a light in it that my MIL gave us. It sits on a bookshelf, and we seldom reference it. My cheapie inflatable globe has been great! It can travel easily to any room, even sit on the bed at story time and I don't have to worry about it. I bought it at a teacher store for about $5 but it did pop after a year (I'm sure due to the kids playing with it). I just ordered a new one from RR for about $8. I'm surprised how much we have missed it this past month! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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