Fox Mulder
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Isnt that on Nintendo though? They could put firm street dates on these like videogames and movies, and require a one per customer limit. Retailers really shouldn't have to worry about limiting sales.
Amiibo Discussion Thread 2: I Got 99 Pre-orders But A Rosalina Ain't One
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Isnt that on Nintendo though? They could put firm street dates on these like videogames and movies, and require a one per customer limit. Retailers really shouldn't have to worry about limiting sales.
KirbYuuYuu
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I'm honestly debating how I'll pull Gamestop preordering.
Because while I want all of wave 4, I feel like having GS as a back up for Robin, Lucina, and Ness might be absolutely necessary, especially if the anti scalper measures are applying to them. And I'm not quite as worried about the other three.
Because while I want all of wave 4, I feel like having GS as a back up for Robin, Lucina, and Ness might be absolutely necessary, especially if the anti scalper measures are applying to them. And I'm not quite as worried about the other three.
Rosalina is on the way. I have Ike, Toon Link and Lucario ordered but I'm gonna cancel one for now. I'm thinking Toon Link, but I wonder which one you would all keep and which one you would discard of the three? I thought Ike would be rare but after Code Name STEAM, I think they might make more of him. Toon Link looks like on the best ones but I have a feeling he won't be rare...but then again will they really keep him out if there's already a Link readily available?
Tell me about it. I have Waves 1 and 2 complete, but I had go through hoops to get a couple of them (paying double for Little Mac along the way). It's so frustrating... I thought going to a retailer and pre-ordering them well in advance would be enough...
Samus is just sitting on shelves here in the UK, at least at my local GAME.
Still nothing on Amazon UK about wave 4. I don't trust ShopTo after the whole Smash + Adapter bundle issue (a friend who pre-ordered before me didn't get the bundle whilst I did). GAME seemingly don't want to accept my card despite the billing address and details being correct. I guess I could try Gamestop even though they raise the prices a litte.
Kai Dracon
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I actually was in my local Gamestop friday, asking if they could call around and check on Captain Falcons and Pits at the other stores in the area. The manager of the store was getting genuinely pissed off - not at me, but at a restock of both that had just come through the system a day before. Except at every single store he called out of about 10, scalpers had been calling the stores constantly, sitting on the phone for hours until UPS dropped their boxes off that morning. At each store usually one person had told them to hold 5-15 copies of each amiibo then ran over to buy them all.
My manager was angry because 1. Nintendo wouldn't set a limit, yet they get punished for breaking street date on a game by an hour, 2. Gamestop corporate woudn't set a limit, and 3. other store managers didn't just say fuck it, and set their own in-store limit.
It does seem like, if they wanted, Nintendo of America could set a sales limit with consequences for a retailer breaking it as with hard street dates. But nobody thought about it or cares if normal console owners/fans can buy Amiibo. I was told by the local GS manager that he doesn't like scalpers because they're usually not regular customers. A hot product will sell regardless of who the customer is, but honest customers stand a higher chance of returning to the store or buying other stuff while there.
My manager was angry because 1. Nintendo wouldn't set a limit, yet they get punished for breaking street date on a game by an hour, 2. Gamestop corporate woudn't set a limit, and 3. other store managers didn't just say fuck it, and set their own in-store limit.
It does seem like, if they wanted, Nintendo of America could set a sales limit with consequences for a retailer breaking it as with hard street dates. But nobody thought about it or cares if normal console owners/fans can buy Amiibo. I was told by the local GS manager that he doesn't like scalpers because they're usually not regular customers. A hot product will sell regardless of who the customer is, but honest customers stand a higher chance of returning to the store or buying other stuff while there.
PartTimeWarrior
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For wave 4 on their website?
It does seem like they're clamping down though. Have heard a few people claim their Nintendo UK Store order, which had 3 of the same amiibo in it, got cancelled down to just one of each of their ordered amiibo, so Nintendo does appear to see that scalping is an issue and is trying to block it on their ends.
I think GAME recently did similar, but can't remember where I saw that.
PartTimeWarrior
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Oh, Walmart sent me an email on my Dedede amiibo delay. It's coming out Feb 20
Oh yeah, it's definitely on Nintendo. They were woefully unprepared for the huge amount of scalping that is ruining the Amiibo market, and despite having data and complaints from the first two waves and the Gamecube adapter, they are either too stubborn to learn or are just OK with the situation as it is. Either way, it's quite frustrating. Buying toys should not be a stressful experience!
Yeah got the same damn email this morning.
Good morning everyone! How is everyone doing? Let's keep this the most friendly and thoughtful source of amiibo information on the whole internet the way Azula would have wanted!
I'm ready to start the day! Carpe Diem! I'm at work but I have the forum open along with Nowinstock and amiibo inquirer. Bring it on wave 4!
I'm ready to start the day! Carpe Diem! I'm at work but I have the forum open along with Nowinstock and amiibo inquirer. Bring it on wave 4!
RobFox64tm
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Not yet, apparently. 
Samurai_Heart
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So GAME's put up the wave 4 Amiibos were they on sale and now sold out or they haven't been put on sale yet?
GAME only allow one of each per order as well.
Thanks
So there definitely is an effort on their part, at least in the UK, to curb things and stop scalpers.
PartTimeWarrior
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GAME only allow one of each per order as well.
Glad to see this. Hope the US follows suit.
Only In-Store Pickup. It's been like that for a while, I think.
CitrusStorm
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I'm in the USA, and my local Toys R Us has at least 12 Samus still. Guess it's a region thing.
PartTimeWarrior
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Oh, damn. Sorry about that, folks
IntelliHeath
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I wish you a good luck with your goals and be strong with everything that you would face in the future. Thank you for everything you done for AmiiboGAF. Godspeed, Azula.
I'm convinced that Little Mac is the rarest to find in the UK. Not a single store around me (or even my parents) has him whereas I've seen at least 1 Marth/Villager/WFT in stock nearby as well as all the other amiibo (even Zelda who has been quite elusive for me) yet not a single Little Mac to be found anywhere.
Not to mention he's £55 on Amazon. WFT is £20, Villager and Marth are £27.
Not to mention he's £55 on Amazon. WFT is £20, Villager and Marth are £27.
I saw like 4 of them at GameStop on....Friday, I think? I don't think she's becoming as rare as Fox, but it seems to differ from city to city.
Samurai_Heart
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Yeah Little Mac is pretty much gone, other European countries have much more luck with him =/ I had to find Little Mac on eBay for £18, so not too bad but still =(
Beren the Empty-Handed
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So do we have any idea of the release date for Wave 3 in the US, or are we still thinking February 1st? I'm worried that if I'm not at Target at opening on Day 1, I won't get Rosalina.
BodiesWithoutOrgans
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GAME only allow one of each per order as well.
I cannot believe I am saying this but WELL DONE GAME
orthodoxy1095
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My approach now as well. I was going to sit waiting for some preorders, but nah. I think I'll visit some stores today to see what's in stock.
KirbYuuYuu
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Ugh, Little Mac and Pit went up while I was sleeping.
Missed them again
/cry
I missed em as well. And the worst part was that I was actually up for a bit, but focusing on other things :/
Ike and Lucario have shipped on my end
MADGAME
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Ugh, Little Mac and Pit went up while I was sleeping.
Missed them again
/cry
I was asleep for Pit too, but awake for Little Mac. I was on the site and saw it right as I received an alert, and still got the out of stock error when trying to purchase. I think there are people literally stalking sites 24 hrs/day
BumblebeeCody
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Can't wait to get back home. Just received a message saying my parcel arrived! Get hype for Rosalina. Was really quick shipping.
Sorry but that doesn't work. I found a way to order more than 1. It's how I ordered 5 Macs from GAME earlier this year.
I only pre-ordered Lucario at GAME so I'll let you know f anything happens to my pre-order. I pre-order multiple Amiibos from different areas as backups.
GAME only allow one of each per order as well.
Sorry but that doesn't work. I found a way to order more than 1. It's how I ordered 5 Macs from GAME earlier this year.
Nazonozonoya
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My French Marth/Villager and Canadian Falcon/Fox Amazon orders were closed after weeks of being placed due to no vendor/stock found to provide them guess I'm paying the higher eBay prices and getting them once every paycheck to handle the amounts.
guess I'm paying the higher eBay prices and getting them once every paycheck to handle the amounts.Fourth Storm
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Hi AmiiboGaf. Haven't been posting much lately, but I'm still in this. Eagerly awaiting Wave 4 preorders here. I finally have my boxed Amiibo displayed in my office. It's a work in progress and nothing fancy, but perhaps I will snap a pic later this afternoon.
Just want to thank everyone here who has been providing info and support to the rest of us.
Just want to thank everyone here who has been providing info and support to the rest of us.
!I'm gonna be real peeved if I get back from my checkup to see the preorders went up and sold out. Hell, I'll run down to my EBGames and see if they can accept preorders like Wave 3.
So, back in late November/early December when I had the "gotta catch 'em all" mentality, I pre-ordered Shulk at Gamestop. Now, I've come to my senses and decided to only get amiibo of characters I actually care about, which doesn't include Shulk... Just wasn't a big fan of Xenoblade Chronicles. However, I know there are a lot of y'all out there that were, and that would really like this particular amiibo.
I'm also missing a Marth, a character I actually do want.
So, once my pre-ordered Shulk comes in, I'd be happy to trade with someone for a good-looking Marth. If you're interested, PM me and we'll work out the details. Thanks!
I'm also missing a Marth, a character I actually do want.
So, once my pre-ordered Shulk comes in, I'd be happy to trade with someone for a good-looking Marth. If you're interested, PM me and we'll work out the details. Thanks!
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