I love this store. I really have no other reason to ever go to a mall besides the Lego Store. They do have most of the sets in stock. Even the ones that according to the web site are hard to find.
The staff is always very nice and helpful. Sometimes the store can be in a little bit of disarray but that is because of the herd of little kids that descend upon the place and we all know the state kids leave things in. Props to the staff for trying to stem the kid tide of destruction but sometimes the broom doesn't hold back the ocean. Yes I know it is a children geared store but still. I try and go during the day or early on a Saturday before the tide hits full force.
None of the sets are all that cheap, at least the ones worth getting, but at least there is the VIP program. If you buy a lot of Legos do yourself a favor and sign up. The rewards can add up quick and then if you save enough you can get a free set and a good one too. Also several times a year they have a week or two where they offer double points on all purchases. This is the time to go for the kill.
Sure kids make the mistake that Legos are for them but we all know they are really for adults. I think it is pretty cool to start with one brick and watch it turn into a pirate ship or a house or a castle. Sure you can order sets on-line but it is so much better to physically see it and hold it and then walk out of the store with it that day instead of having to wait to have it shipped. I do take a little joy in being able to walk in the store and buy one of the larger more expensive sets and see the kids drool over my purchase. I think that's right I have a job and make my own money and I can afford this on my own. *evil laugh*
Lego Store is the best store ever. Just wish I had more money. Then again maybe not because then you would see me on the next episode of hoarders up to my arm pits in Legos. Which is probably a bad thing.