[lbo-talk] The Donald, the Doll: 10 cents on the dollar

Doug Henwood dhenwood at panix.com
Tue Aug 2 06:53:24 PDT 2005


New York Post [Page Six] - August 2, 2005

TRUMP DISCOUNT

NOT everything Donald Trump touches turns to gold. Macy's has stacks of Donald dolls originally priced at $25 but now being unloaded for $2.49 apiece. The Trump toy speaks 17 different phrases, including "You're fired!," when you press his button. A Macy's spokesman pointed out the doll was introduced as a novelty gift for the holidays last fall. "We have Donald Trump suits and watches and shirts and they are all doing phenomenal business," the flack said. "Men want to dress like Donald Trump." But they don't want his doll. Maybe Macy's should sell a Melania doll - press her button and she doesn't say a thing.



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