Hi Larry,

My experience has been that unless a store is discontinuing the line, HL's are sold at the suggested retail price. Occasionally, there may be a sale for 10% or 20% discount for a special reason such as the store's anniversay. Some stores offer a special incentive such as for every $10 you spend, you get one "bonus buck" towards future purchaes. I believe retailers sign a contract with HL's agreeing to sell at the suggested retail price. This is a very common practice among all collectible lines.

Joanne