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Non-Tech : Zany Brainy -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Anthony@Pacific who wrote (230)	10/14/1999 6:55:00 PM
From: Hippieslayer	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 485

they might be overrated in your opin. But why is that everyone I have talked to, albeit just a handful, rave about the store and would never consider going to any other store for their kids???? CNA YOU SAY BRAND LOYALTY? and they just don't sell toys. They have seminars etc..

To: Anthony@Pacific who wrote (230)	10/14/1999 7:11:00 PM
From: gamesmistress	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 485

Never heard of Spencer's. If it's like Kaybee's then there is no comparison to Zany Brainy. Our local Zany is 1/2 - 2/3 the size of local Toys R Us (I'm not real good at visually estimating size :-)) but again, the selection of products is not the same. If I was looking for Barbie's Dream HOuse or anything to do with licensed characters, I'd try Toys R Us first; if I wanted musical instruments or books or stuff to pretend cook, Zany Brainy. Yes, I wait for the sales on Brio or Thomas train stuff (now THAT's overpriced!) but boy is it popular. Zany uses sing-alongs and readings to attract kids and sell stuff and these also seem to be popular. I think Zany is successful in its niche and will find increased success once its web site is up.