Each of the big three retailers has their own standard response to "collector" questions (read: anyone who is over the age of 10 and who does not have a screaming child in their cart that may or may not belong to them who wants to purchase a toy is seen as a "collector" and therefore lower than scum), but Target tends to be the smarmiest about it. While I agree with Matt's statement that they can do anything they want and sell to anyone they want, Target reminds me of those indie rock kids who think that crappy garage band from Napa Valley is more punk than Bad Religion or (insert successful punk band here) because they're staying true to the scene by not playing gigs outside of their garage. BUT I DIGRESS....
TOYS R US STANDARD RESPONSE: "Everything we have is on the floor/shelves."
WHICH MEANS: "**** off, loser."
WAL-MART STANDARD RESPONSE: "Toy department, line 4."
WHICH MEANS: "We're giving the illusion we care. Now, **** off, loser."
TARGET STANDARD RESPONSE: "**** off, loser."
WHICH MEANS: "**** off, loser."
Oh, and for completion's sake:
KAY-BEE STANDARD RESPONSE: "All we have is 1990's 'Robocop' toys."
WHICH MEANS: "Holy ******* ****, please shoot me, I work at Kay Bee Toys."
K-MART STANDARD RESPONSE: "You want a who-with-a-what-now?"
WHICH MEANS: "K-Mart still has toys? Oh yeah, they're between the piles of debris and human bodies piled up back near housewares. Where am I?"
But yeah, even though I still treat employees with respect, I have come to accept the fact that, especially at Target, I am a piece of worthless **** to them, so I've given up trying. I have to admit, though, I often take great humor in Target having to put their "golden exclusive items" they protect in the back storeroom on clearance for 75% off their original prices when they don't stock them until the sales window has passed.