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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.Originally posted by SportsorDeathS.O.S Crew
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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.Comment
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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.Originally posted by kodiakOk 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.
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.Comment
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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.Comment
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Originally posted by SportsorDeathWell, 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.S.O.S Crew
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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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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.Originally posted by kodiakThe 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.
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.Comment
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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.Originally posted by SoMiss2000
i doubt i'll be able to make it happen regardless though.Comment
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hahaha.Originally posted by SportsorDeathThat 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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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.Originally posted by SportsorDeathThanks; glad I could provide you with a laugh.Carolina Pride!!!
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