Amiibo Discussion Thread 2: I Got 99 Pre-orders But A Rosalina Ain't One
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RobFox64tm
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Thanks! Looks like nothing in stock near me, but 28 Rosie's is a lot, so I should be able to get her on Sunday if I go before they open. I'm planning to wait like 3 hours ahead of time, just to be sure.
O.v.e.rlord
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Cool beans! I'm dropping by after work to see. How do I check stock though?
Wow. Only four days since Rosalina's UK launch and she is already going for £30+ #scalperheaven
in the UK may be different but Rosalina is selling for a near retail price in the german ebay so it's not setting the world on fire like it was supposed to
I am following sales of the rosalina amiibo closely since I managed to grab one in hamburg, I am very curious to see what worth will it have after all is said and done.
I want to see what will be her rarity level.
so far it's doing merely o.k. not selling for over 30 euros or anything.
right now, it's still little mac and zelda the more expensive ones.
CaptainSchwann
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Huh that's weird. On my phone it says in stock at nearly every target near me (huntsville, al.)
O.v.e.rlord
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Mine said the same thing. Well the not in-stock thing. Glendale, AZ
SaviourMK2
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I'm having an issue with Tenso, I paid for shipping for my 5 imported amiibos, but the package was too big for the service I selected, and was told I would be refunded. It's been 5 days and they still have not refunded me for my original payment, even after I paid them again for the more expensive shipping method. I'd messaged their customer service every day since they opened Monday (Sunday our time) and during business hours. But no one has messaged me back.
Has anyone else had this issue?
Has anyone else had this issue?
CaptainSchwann
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I mean my Target is usually one of the top earners so we usually get stuff early, but I figured if most stores around us got then then those in bigger states would have.
Hero Prinny
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repost for new page. cmon bruhs, someone give me the hook up
You try amazon.de? That's how I got mine
Benzychenz
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EB has shipped my Sheik and Meta, and JB should be shipping Shulk and Dedede today as they do it 1 day before release. Haven't heard from Mightyape about my Ike though :\
Will try and find Lucario, Bowser, Toon Link and Rosalina tomorrow morning.
O.v.e.rlord
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repost for new page. cmon bruhs, someone give me the hook up
I got mine for 30 bucks from amazon.de. That's is plus shipping
CaptainSchwann
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I seriously wouldn't worry about Rosalina.
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Diggeh
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Pssh! This is AmiiboGAF! Worries only dissipate when the figure is in our hands!
CaptainSchwann
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Pssh! This is AmiiboGAF! Worries only dissipate when the figure is in our hands!
I guess it's a bit easier for me not to worry since I work at Target and know when they come in lol
Btw can someone amiibofy my avatar? If it's not too much trouble.
Hey guys. I just got back home from the NWS. Just dumping some information for anyone interested:
1. I got in line around 12:48 PM, and the line at that time reached just past the end of the building. There were about 45 people in front of me.
2. When they were about to open (around 1:55 PM), one of the employees came out and said that they were limiting the amiibo to 1 per character per person, and that you needed to have your ID. No tickets or anything of the sort were given out.
3. As someone said, as soon as the people lining up inside the store saw the loose wave 3s on the rack (Bowser, TL, Sheik) it was swarmed in seconds. I grabbed a Boswer just for the heck of it. Sheik was gone so fast from the rack I didn't even see him on the rack to begin with.
4. The line behind me got pretty messy, at first. They had us lining up around the center area like in sort of a spiral, but it soon got very disorderly. Eventually, they told people at a certain point in the line that they needed to start a secondary line from the base of the stairs and up them to the second floor. When the line in the lobby shortened, they would let some people down from the stairs.
5. As other people said, whenever a character was thinning out behind the counter, they would bring out a new box from the back. From what I saw behind the counter, of the exclusives Rosalina was the most abundant, then Lucario, then Shulk.
6. Once near the register one of the employees would ask the people in line who they were getting, go back behind the counter, grab the amiibo and hand them to the person. One of my line buddies behind me asked him about Meta Knight, and he said something along the lines of Best Buy having a different deal with Nintendo and that it'd be a couple months before he would be at the store. He mentioned Mega Man and I believe Sonic were coming in next week. He also mentioned to keep looking at NWS's twitter for announcements.
7. After all this, I made it to the register around 3:00 PM. I handed the amiibo to the guy at the register along with my ID. As he was entering my information, the employee asking the people who they wanted (who I now believe was the manager) asked the inventory guy how it was looking in the back. I couldn't make out what the response was. Anyway, The guy at the register was pretty cool and asked me if I wanted a box to put the amiibo in (pointing out the exclusives) and I said yes. Wouldn't want to get them wet, right?
8. As I was leaving, I saw that they were still people lining up in the stairwell, and possibly on the second floor. I'd say about 30 people were still waiting to make it to the lobby. As I neared the door, I was surprised to see a completely new line outside of the store. There was someone near the front in Rosalina cosplay. It was pretty good! I really hope they managed to get one of her. Making my way to the train station, I took a look at how long the line outside was. There had to have been near 100 people outside of the store.
So I'm finally home writing this post, and I have six new amiibo. Take a look!
1. I got in line around 12:48 PM, and the line at that time reached just past the end of the building. There were about 45 people in front of me.
2. When they were about to open (around 1:55 PM), one of the employees came out and said that they were limiting the amiibo to 1 per character per person, and that you needed to have your ID. No tickets or anything of the sort were given out.
3. As someone said, as soon as the people lining up inside the store saw the loose wave 3s on the rack (Bowser, TL, Sheik) it was swarmed in seconds. I grabbed a Boswer just for the heck of it. Sheik was gone so fast from the rack I didn't even see him on the rack to begin with.
4. The line behind me got pretty messy, at first. They had us lining up around the center area like in sort of a spiral, but it soon got very disorderly. Eventually, they told people at a certain point in the line that they needed to start a secondary line from the base of the stairs and up them to the second floor. When the line in the lobby shortened, they would let some people down from the stairs.
5. As other people said, whenever a character was thinning out behind the counter, they would bring out a new box from the back. From what I saw behind the counter, of the exclusives Rosalina was the most abundant, then Lucario, then Shulk.
6. Once near the register one of the employees would ask the people in line who they were getting, go back behind the counter, grab the amiibo and hand them to the person. One of my line buddies behind me asked him about Meta Knight, and he said something along the lines of Best Buy having a different deal with Nintendo and that it'd be a couple months before he would be at the store. He mentioned Mega Man and I believe Sonic were coming in next week. He also mentioned to keep looking at NWS's twitter for announcements.
7. After all this, I made it to the register around 3:00 PM. I handed the amiibo to the guy at the register along with my ID. As he was entering my information, the employee asking the people who they wanted (who I now believe was the manager) asked the inventory guy how it was looking in the back. I couldn't make out what the response was. Anyway, The guy at the register was pretty cool and asked me if I wanted a box to put the amiibo in (pointing out the exclusives) and I said yes. Wouldn't want to get them wet, right?
8. As I was leaving, I saw that they were still people lining up in the stairwell, and possibly on the second floor. I'd say about 30 people were still waiting to make it to the lobby. As I neared the door, I was surprised to see a completely new line outside of the store. There was someone near the front in Rosalina cosplay. It was pretty good! I really hope they managed to get one of her. Making my way to the train station, I took a look at how long the line outside was. There had to have been near 100 people outside of the store.
So I'm finally home writing this post, and I have six new amiibo. Take a look!
Lee Chaolan
Member
So who's all going to Target tonight to get Sheik?
Christopher
BDE (Big Dad Energy)
You lined up at 1248 and just got home?
First I heard about this, what time and is it nationwide?
If they have the other Wave 3s too I'd love to pick up Rosalina.
I thought they were all coming on the 1st?
orthodoxy1095
Banned
Says the same for me as well. Really want to know if I can get Sheik tomorrow...
Christopher
BDE (Big Dad Energy)
My best buy says Meta Knight avaliable 12/15/15 odd
Before Nintendo World is allowed to sell him.
So Best Buy actually has full retail exclusivity on it in the US for the foreseeable future.
Lee Chaolan
Member
I called my Target and they have her and the street date indeed is gone. All the other wave threes are still dated
I found out the issue. You have to access the site through a phone.
And Wave 4. Is this new? How long have they been up?!UK Gaf - I imagine this has already been mentioned, but I've just noticed Shopto have the Mario Party Amiibos up to pre-order.
I've reserved ma Toad
ThisBeJason
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I think they gave you the wrong info. They tried looking up my order by name and nothing. I gave them my phone number and bam. Happened at TWO gamestops.
I saw a few folks back there talking about online GameStop pre-orders for in-store pickup, and I'd echo what others have said -- be cautious.
I haven't ordered any amiibo from my local store, but I did pre-order both Smash 3DS and Smash for Wii U online for in-store pickup. Despite having email confirmation in-hand and despite the website's clear wording that I won't be required be pay anything until pickup and that my order would be held for 48 hours, the staff had no knowledge of my pre-order on either occasion. Both times, I had to start reading them the confirmation email, citing GameStop's official language before they finally dug me up a copy of the game I had pre-ordered. The second time, there was a whole lot of whispering among the associate and the manager. I'm pretty convinced that I just lucked out and they had extra copies or they gave me someone else's to get rid of me.
Maybe my local joint is just a shitty store, but it might be wise to pay now if you're able to. Just anecdotal experience, or course.
I haven't ordered any amiibo from my local store, but I did pre-order both Smash 3DS and Smash for Wii U online for in-store pickup. Despite having email confirmation in-hand and despite the website's clear wording that I won't be required be pay anything until pickup and that my order would be held for 48 hours, the staff had no knowledge of my pre-order on either occasion. Both times, I had to start reading them the confirmation email, citing GameStop's official language before they finally dug me up a copy of the game I had pre-ordered. The second time, there was a whole lot of whispering among the associate and the manager. I'm pretty convinced that I just lucked out and they had extra copies or they gave me someone else's to get rid of me.
Maybe my local joint is just a shitty store, but it might be wise to pay now if you're able to. Just anecdotal experience, or course.
I think the wave 4 stuff went up a few days ago and most have already sold out, but this is the first time I've noticed the Party ones..
orthodoxy1095
Banned
Welp. That worked. But mine says out-of-stock already. Jesus.
Do you all think these Targets are legitimately OOS or is the site not up-to-date?
Thanks for the heads up. Sheik is showing up in stock at several nearby Targets. Really afraid of driving out 20 minutes to any of the stores and seeing that she is gone or they won't sell her...
Does anyone know if Target holds items?
I think it's probably actually OOS. I checked for my city and plenty of places have them but not all.
Auron_Kale
Member
Yeah I'll go talk to someone else today and if nothing still, call corporate tomorrow (since they're closed already).
Poo, called TRU and they have Wave 3 in, but pre-orders only. Watch it be another old guy scalper that's getting them all :/
orthodoxy1095
Banned
Ugh. FFS. I think I'll still go over there for the hell of it, but dammit that's annoying. She's the only one I actually want from this wave.
I feel so awful for everyone who has to work at that store. A majority of the staff who I have spoken with on the second floor are incredibly friendly and helpful, but these sort of situations just seem like hell and consumerism at its worst.
Ohhh I read it as Best Buy wouldn't be hetting him for a while
Yeah, sorry if it was unclear. It's gonna be a few months before Meta Knight would be at the Nintendo World Store.
CaptainSchwann
Member
Just a heads up that some stores that OOS may not have them yet. It's not uncommon for some stores in a discrict to get shipments at different times. Also we will usually hold one if you call ahead.
Btw just in case it wasn't seen: I'd appreciate an amiibod avatar if anyone would be so kind : )
Edit: Also I don't usually post but I figured this would help people here beat scalpers since most Targets still have then in the back.
Btw just in case it wasn't seen: I'd appreciate an amiibod avatar if anyone would be so kind : )
Edit: Also I don't usually post but I figured this would help people here beat scalpers since most Targets still have then in the back.
I'm really grateful I have access to the store. I wish Nintendo would at the very least open some up in other major cities. But this is Nintendo we're talking about here...
superNESjoe
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Just went out in the greater Grand Rapids area in Michigan for anyone else hunting there. Got wind that Meijer had new amiibo out. Checked Greenville, Grandville, and Cedar Springs. Found Toon Link and Bowser and every store, Sheik was sold out at every location. After leaving a friend of mine went to the Jenison Meijer and they didn't have any. He decided to ask and found out they simply hadn't put them out yet. They went in back and had Sheik, so thankfully he picked one up for me.
Worth noting the Greenville and Cedar Springs Meijer have Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, and Samus on clearance for 11.99. They also have a 50% off all clearance electronics sale right now, so those amiibo are 6.30.
Worth noting the Greenville and Cedar Springs Meijer have Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, and Samus on clearance for 11.99. They also have a 50% off all clearance electronics sale right now, so those amiibo are 6.30.
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