Yes, lets not try and promote a new console so we don't sell out. What the fuck is this?
Wii U eBay resale / sellout / availability discussion
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Yes, lets not try and promote a new console so we don't sell out. What the fuck is this?
Jokes and Riddles
Neo Member
It's called a business strategy. It's bad if demand outweighs supply, or vice versa.
You don't think it creates MORE hype when your system sells out the first day? I mean I am not saying they should handle it like Sony did last time around, but come on, selling out is not a bad thing.
Ken Masters
Banned
People expecting to making a killing have probably been shocked how little they can make, $100 tops and that really doesn't make it worth it
It is very well possible that Nintendo is waiting with their big marketing push for a later date - when the demand by Nintendo fans and the gadget-lusty has been satisfied as to not create supply shortages.
But even with reduced numbers on store shelves compared to initial plans, I don't think scalpers are going to make off big in the coming months. I'm excited for the console myself (European launch), but I don't see much indication of huge demand that would render the device hard to find.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Nintendo is trying to reduce hype to ensure the units are readily available....You guys have officially lost it.
Neogaf....masters of strategy!
statham
Member
yep, I'm not flipping mine until a week into december. If prices don't increase I'll just return it. on the otherside, I'm not buying anymore until the price increases.
Jokes and Riddles
Neo Member
Yes it will. But again, Nintendo is trying to manage that hype for the long term since there are limited amounts of Wii u's till the first of the year. Plus Nintendo is bound to sell out with Black Friday and Christmas coming. According to Neilson it's the second most wanted item with kids anyway. Santa will deliver.
It's not like the movies. Selling out day one isn't the only way to keep the sales train going.
test_account
XP-39C²
Shipping is probably something that the buyer will pay, unless the seller offers free shipping that is. But if it is sold on Ebay for around $450, then Ebay will take about $40 in fees. There is definitelly not much profit to be had on the private WiiU sales right now.
Wasnt it the opposite that was said? Shipping fewer units, so it sells out quickly in an attempt to create more hype. I havnt read all posts here though, so i might have missed something.
That is probably true given the black friday weekend. But, every single and Target and Walmart listed them as in stock this morning and yesterday in my MD area.
ViperVisor
Member
The top shopping day of the year is the Saturday before Christmas.
I only got 1 and my hope was making about $100 bucks in December. Out of the gate it was not going to be a sellers market. Can still make money right now. I just watched 1 Deluxe go $475 total cost. Average is around $425.
Worst case is I am happy to keep mine if it is in stock and the market dries up.
I only got 1 and my hope was making about $100 bucks in December. Out of the gate it was not going to be a sellers market. Can still make money right now. I just watched 1 Deluxe go $475 total cost. Average is around $425.
Worst case is I am happy to keep mine if it is in stock and the market dries up.
gaming_noob
Member
Interest can only stick with you for so long. After a while it'll go away. Many buyers like what's 'New' so you have to take advantage of that.
OldJadedGamer
Banned
Yup, the week after Black Friday will tell all.
LordMuffin
Member
I have a natural predisposition to hate on those who flip electronics on eBay (and much more for the suckers who buy them) so I'm pretty content with how the matter with the "disappointing" launch of the WiiU has turned out in this regard.
Apeopleman
Member
Thank you!
I live in D.C. and have had zero luck locating a Wii U. Several stores have them listed as "in stock" but none actually do. All the MD and VA stores included.
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a couple have had the Basic packages in stock but I should mention I am specifically looking for a Deluxe.
OldJadedGamer
Banned
What is your zipcode? You can check stock online.
Are they REALLY in stock though? As in, just walk in and buy one off the shelf? For example, I checked my Target on Sunday since it was next to the Gamestop I preordered at. The store tool says in stock but it was sold out on Sunday. I *think* if these stores are showing stock, their system may be wrong OR if they've gotten more in, they've probably been instructed to hold them for Black Friday. Good luck to those hunting. Except for flippers. Ya'll can wait haha.
I wonder how they keep that inventory. I put down 5 bucks on a pre-order coupon, but have no intention of buying it since it's not worth flipping. The reserve coupon says it's guaranteed to be held for 7 days. It's possible the computer accounts for those (until Sunday). Wonder if the computers will be more reliable come next week.
I think what also may be happening is that some stores that took pre-orders still have unclaimed units therefore still showing up in the system as "in stock". One of the Target's I contacted said they only had units from pre-orders in stock; it was one of the Target's listed as having them available.
Just saw this. Yes, exactly.
Are stores expected to get more before black friday? I'd naturally assume so but if there was indeed a manufacturing problem AND EU and JP launches still to go, I wonder if they will and how many if so?
They did because they actually got new units. I saw that they were in stock and headed over to target this morning. The family in line in front of me bought all the deluxe units. They had a single white one left by the time I got to the front of the line.
I saw some 32gb sets at my local mall like 2 days ago. Could have grabbed one if I wanted to.
I just posted the same thing. I'm someone who's done this. If anyone knows somebody who wants a Wii U, they're only guaranteed for 7 days. So I would assume that means they'll be released Sunday morning. Wouldn't be a bad time to stand in line.
Jokes and Riddles
Neo Member
Agreed, but two months for a console is hardly "old." Even to the general public.
Waiting for my WiiU at Walmar launch night, I had a guy ask what we were waiting for. When we told him the WiiU he was shocked. He said he just bought the Wii last year. He had no idea there was a new system, since the Wii was still new to him.
Plenty of casuals will be the same. Nintendo just has to deliver that cross over titile ala Wii Sports.
Hopefully not. I don't want to see people profiting off this, and furthermore I'm sick of this artificial shortage marketing strategy.
What? What?
FleckSplat
Member
What's the problem?
Nintendo wants every unit sold as soon as possible, just like every other company on the planet. Simple as that.
Resellers are.
shinobi602
Member
Lol people are impatient. You don't list it right away. Wait until a little over a week before Christmas. I'm hoping to get enough on my 2nd Wii U to pay for the one I'm keeping
shinobi602
Member
FleckSplat
Member
Because?
Sounds like a self control issue, which is entirely on the buyer. Exercise self control and demand dries up. Problem solved.
Jokes and Riddles
Neo Member
I suggest you guys take a class of Econ 101.
It's obvious that a company wants to sell everything it makes at a high profit. However that's a pipe dream of a business strategy.
They have to have proper return on their investment. Nintendo doesn't have other areas to steal capital from like Microsoft and Sony do to help subsidize their gaming busineses. And outside of their last year in reports due to the 3DS, they have a champion of a track record.
Especially compared to Sony and Microsoft.
It's obvious that a company wants to sell everything it makes at a high profit. However that's a pipe dream of a business strategy.
They have to have proper return on their investment. Nintendo doesn't have other areas to steal capital from like Microsoft and Sony do to help subsidize their gaming busineses. And outside of their last year in reports due to the 3DS, they have a champion of a track record.
Especially compared to Sony and Microsoft.
Outside of digital cameras and sensors, Sony has few areas to subsidize their gaming at the moment. Hopefully, that will turn around quickly.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Asshole.My brother got four. Two for keep, two to sell..
Oh and I saw quite a few of regular edition in store. Why would someone pay someone like your brother? Out of my mind.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Saw one sitting at my ghetto Wal Mart...still unsure about the system (Only want 2 games for it and nothing on the horizon) so I just left it there. Otherwise, I've still been able to find them lying around. We'll see after Friday!
I know but it's still illogical in my eyes. Order it online and in the worst case wait for a few weeks if you can't get one in store. I still remember a few years back when everybody was crying that they can't find a Wii but on amazon it was available within 2 weeks.
bigDdestruction
Member
its crazy that back when the wii came out, people were willing to spend 300-400 dollars for the thing, fast forward to today and you can go to any gamestop and get a used one for 40 dollars, even less if you wait for pre-owned deals.
people paid like 1500 dollars for ps3s and now you can get one for 200 bucks
People were getting a lot more than 300-400 for a Wii in its heyday.
People paid that much for a PS3? I worked at GameStop for that launch and we sold-out of launch units and then sat the second shipment of PS3 systems for months. The systems we got in December we still had going into March.