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  • kodiak
    Itsy Bitsy Spider
    • Jul 2003
    • 4288

    #76
    Re: For those that pre-ordered x360's at EB

    Originally posted by SportsorDeath
    From everything I have been reading, it is looking like a lot of the Gamestop's and EB's are getting the shaft on their allotment amounts. Conversely, Best Buy stores look to be getting the largest amount per store. I have heard of some stores getting anywhere from 75-200 of them.

    Also, it seems that some EB's and Gamestop's are shuffling the preorder lists, bumping people up if they pay off their systems in full and/or preorder more games and accessories. If I had preordered from one of those places and got bumped, I would be beyond pissed. That just isn't cool. It should be about when you ordered, period. Stuff like this is exactly the reason I never even set foot in those stores, let alone give them my money in advance.
    Ok first of all you are right and wrong. Gamestop Corp is getting the most systems from MS period. But, since GS/EB have over 4200 stores and Best Buy has under 1000 I believe, the per store ratio is higher for BB. However, there is no truth to people being bumped if they dont have the system paid off. The reserves at GS are being filled in chronological order.
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    • Pappy Knuckles
      LORDTHUNDERBIRD
      • Sep 2004
      • 15966

      #77
      Re: For those that pre-ordered x360's at EB

      i've actually got like $800 bucks to spend on this thing right now. i went to every day eb and gamestop in town and i have no luck. all of the gamestops have stopped preorders and the eb games all say that i may get one before christmas and i might not. screw that. i'm gonna try to talk to some other employees tomorrow and see if i can get someone bumped since i wanna pay the full amount.

      if anyone lives in durham, nc and wants to camp out at best buy or circuit city, give me a holler. i'm taking the day off on launch.

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      • SportsorDeath
        MVP
        • Jul 2002
        • 2870

        #78
        Re: For those that pre-ordered x360's at EB

        Originally posted by kodiak
        Ok first of all you are right and wrong. Gamestop Corp is getting the most systems from MS period. But, since GS/EB have over 4200 stores and Best Buy has under 1000 I believe, the per store ratio is higher for BB. However, there is no truth to people being bumped if they dont have the system paid off. The reserves at GS are being filled in chronological order.
        Well, I guess you are right and wrong as well. I never said ALL Gamestops and EB's are doing this. I said some, and some are indeed doing it. One of my friends preordered at an EB in the mall here and was told at that time that he was the 17th person to do so. He just called them yesterday to make sure he would be able to come pick his up on launch day, and they told him that he was right on the cusp, at #23, and to call back in a couple days once they found out exactly how many they would be getting. He apparently got uppity with them, asking why he magically got moved 6 places down the list, and they explained to him that some people who paid in full and ordered a certain amount of games and/or accessories at the same time were given priority.

        On top of that, I have seen several threads and posts on IGN the last couple days of instances just like this at their local stores. It isn't the norm, thank god, but it is happening for a fact.

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        • Pappy Knuckles
          LORDTHUNDERBIRD
          • Sep 2004
          • 15966

          #79
          Re: For those that pre-ordered x360's at EB

          hmmm... i think i might try sams club on launch day. if they have em there i'll just get a quick membership and save myself a long wait in line.

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          • kodiak
            Itsy Bitsy Spider
            • Jul 2003
            • 4288

            #80
            Re: For those that pre-ordered x360's at EB

            Originally posted by SportsorDeath
            Well, I guess you are right and wrong as well. I never said ALL Gamestops and EB's are doing this. I said some, and some are indeed doing it. One of my friends preordered at an EB in the mall here and was told at that time that he was the 17th person to do so. He just called them yesterday to make sure he would be able to come pick his up on launch day, and they told him that he was right on the cusp, at #23, and to call back in a couple days once they found out exactly how many they would be getting. He apparently got uppity with them, asking why he magically got moved 6 places down the list, and they explained to him that some people who paid in full and ordered a certain amount of games and/or accessories at the same time were given priority.

            On top of that, I have seen several threads and posts on IGN the last couple days of instances just like this at their local stores. It isn't the norm, thank god, but it is happening for a fact.

            The problem was EB bit off more than they could chew. They were going on estimates and not a solid number. MS would not give them a solid number since the pending merger with GS was on the table. As for them bumping orders, thats all on EB's shoulders and people should get in contact with GS corp and let them know. I know why the mereger was done before the fiscal year ended but it is really putting some kinks in keeping people(customers) happy.
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            • SoMiss2000
              Hall Of Fame
              • Oct 2002
              • 20499

              #81
              Re: For those that pre-ordered x360's at EB

              i'm gonna try to talk to some other employees tomorrow and see if i can get someone bumped since i wanna pay the full amount.
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              • SportsorDeath
                MVP
                • Jul 2002
                • 2870

                #82
                Re: For those that pre-ordered x360's at EB

                Originally posted by kodiak
                The problem was EB bit off more than they could chew. They were going on estimates and not a solid number. MS would not give them a solid number since the pending merger with GS was on the table. As for them bumping orders, thats all on EB's shoulders and people should get in contact with GS corp and let them know. I know why the mereger was done before the fiscal year ended but it is really putting some kinks in keeping people(customers) happy.
                Yeah, I can understand that. I never thought it was some evil scheme sent down from corporate or anything. I just assumed it was certain stores doing it because their managers are being shady in an effort to try and hit some kind of sales quota. I obviously don't work there, so I have no knowledge on the ins and outs of day to day operation, but I am sure there is often some type of pressure from above on some level to hit preorder numbers and sell through a certain amount of accessories and what not.

                To the person who said they were going to check and see if they could get bumped up if they paid off, please don't. That is really weak, and makes me look like a bad guy for potentially robbing deserving people of their console at launch.

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                • Pappy Knuckles
                  LORDTHUNDERBIRD
                  • Sep 2004
                  • 15966

                  #83
                  Re: For those that pre-ordered x360's at EB

                  Originally posted by SoMiss2000
                  lol. yes it's terrible i know. it's a dog-eat-dog world out there, and if i'm able to get my 360 at the cost of someone else losing their preorder, i won't lose any sleep over it. i'd be pissed if the roles were reversed for sure.

                  i doubt i'll be able to make it happen regardless though.

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                  • Pappy Knuckles
                    LORDTHUNDERBIRD
                    • Sep 2004
                    • 15966

                    #84
                    Re: For those that pre-ordered x360's at EB

                    Originally posted by SportsorDeath
                    That is really weak, and makes me look like a bad guy for potentially robbing deserving people of their console at launch.
                    hahaha.

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                    • SportsorDeath
                      MVP
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 2870

                      #85
                      Re: For those that pre-ordered x360's at EB

                      Thanks; glad I could provide you with a laugh.

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                      • Rback21
                        MVP
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 1229

                        #86
                        Re: For those that pre-ordered x360's at EB

                        Originally posted by SportsorDeath
                        Thanks; glad I could provide you with a laugh.
                        In DC and other areas, they'll literally rob you for one, not just "outbid" you...especially with it being the holiday season. It wouldn't surprise me if somebody's Pops or even their Mom doing the job either.
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