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[Xamdou]

It could just be a clueless/lazy employee. First person I talked to at mine (also Bay Area) said they "didn't" know, which is code for "I don't feel like checking".

Trucks usually come to large retail stores at like 4AM, so I doubt they would just show up "tonight".

99.9 ‰ they are in the back and you just had an uninformed employee. You can't look up the newest amiibo by name on their devices, only by dpci and dpci On the register.

When I wen't there in person the other day, I talked to an electronics person who had one of those mobile inventory checker devices on em and checked for me they had 28 Rosalina's for Sunday with a limit of one per person. I was really happy that she was there and actually checked for me.

But you guys are most likely right, the person I talked to by phone tonight is probably just some uninformed employee or just didn't want to check their inventory.

 

[Insaniac]

Is there a way to check online if my Target will be selling Rosie tomorrow? I called them and they said they'd be selling them on 2/2

 

[Velcro Fly]

So what are the odds Rosalina is available to buy online tonight/tomorrow?

Hoping that this weather around here holds out but I'm not confident

 

[Brianâ˜]

Anyone know of a place with Little Mac in stock? Willing to pay scalper price, and I don't even care if it's boxed or not, would just prefer to avoid eBay since its gonna be expensive enough without import tax added on, and none of the sellers are willing to mark down/mark as a gift. UK but at this point I'll import from anywhere.

PM this guy, he'll sure to help you out.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/member.php?u=16430

Imports from Germany.

 

[O.v.e.rlord]

AZ Glendale Gamestops are getting wave 3 amiibos on the 14th February

 

[Xamdou]

Also is there a Sunday Target add advertising Rosalina release of 2/1?

 

[ThisBeJason]

What are everyone's plans tomorrow? What time are you going to wait outside? Just curious about you guys? I was planning on getting there about an hour early.

7:59am. I shan't reveal my real time as scalpers beware, they read what I say oh yeah

 

[Persona7]

Is there a way to check online if my Target will be selling Rosie tomorrow? I called them and they said they'd be selling them on 2/2

They can sell them tomorrow so if you can convince someone to ring it up then you should be fine but the manager might be doing something different. Check the stock indicator after 12AM and see if they actually have them. Could be a delayed shipment.

 

[Toki767]

48 Rosalinas at the store I called. Hopefully they enforce 1 per person.

 

[Beatofficer]

When I wen't there in person the other day, I talked to an electronics person who had one of those mobile inventory checker devices on em and checked for me they had 28 Rosalina's for Sunday with a limit of one per person. I was really happy that she was there and actually checked for me.

But you guys are most likely right, the person I talked to by phone tonight is probably just some uninformed employee or just didn't want to check their inventory.

I talked to every single one of my electronics team members and explained everything to them so they give out proper info. I only have one lazy employee that most of our normal guests know not to goto her for any help or questions because she simply doesn't care about anything.

I really wish more stores were ran like mine, our electronics team is top-notch on info.

 

[ThisBeJason]

Thanks! You get the last avatar I'll ever make (not including ones for myself).

And thanks for the words. It was good to take a break, cuz I really don't give a crap about these anymore. I mean, I do. But not really. I don't care if I don't get them. I'm more so just laughing at how crazy the shit is.

I've been lucky so far though, mostly because thisbejason and I have been helping each other out (he will hook me up with EU versions he got extras of, I got him US Lucario, and Meta Knight JP) and am helping him with other stuff. If I didn't have other people I was working with, there is no way I would be able to complete these waves.

Too ridiculous.

Seriously who has the Arnold muscle shaking hands gif. Insert here! Hahaha

 

[Renewed]

Ugh, I'm starting to question if I need to cut back on amiibo in order to afford a New 3DS XL. Budget kind of took a blow when I had to buy groceries & then shipping two packages out on Friday. At the very least, Wave 4 is quite a while away after this.

Maybe I'll get lucky & someone will buy some of my games like Skyward Sword + the pre-order OST in the BST thread.

Yeah... I budgeted for this by not buying games for like 10 months while I was working. While I'm good now, I'm not getting called in to work so I'm trying to be careful. Besides, only 5 more characters I want!

But Monster Hunter? I'm not missing out on that.

 

[Auron_Kale]

Good new's is as of today my Pit arrived in my city according to the UPS tracker, so very close!!!

Great to hear!

For reference, I too am in the SF Bay Area (I live in the East Bay), so Pit arrived at the UPS Distro center in San Ramon and USPS (also in San Ramon) sorted him for delivery here in Dublin.

As for Rosalina plans... my friends and I will be heading out in the morning to stalk our local Targets.

 

[Ecto311]

Been asked before? Can I order it in the morning on the site and get it in store before all the people show up? That even possible before they open or only once it shows up on the floor?

 

[Mononoke]

Good new's is as of today my Pit arrived in my city according to the UPS tracker, so very close!!!



That's why I am mad worried, I asked in person before and got a definite 28 count and just called a couple of mins ago and pretty sure another person there saying we won't know until tonight lol



I have a backup one from NinNingames or wherever, I have sent em multiple emails about my order and no response. Finally sent em a message to cancel my order yesterday and still no response...

It's all or nothing now at my local Target...

I have an extra Rosalina that isn't for my fiancé or the contest. Want it if you can't get one tomorrow? I'd ship up North and for free. Don't pay Nin Nin

Seriously who has the Arnold muscle shaking hands gif. Insert here! Hahaha

Lmao yes we are totally a team like that muahah

 

[Sora_N]

Thanks to a fellow gafer for Shulk. Picked up the other three at the post office.

Sheik and Bowser are coming soon.

 

[ZombieLPK]

PM this guy, he'll sure to help you out.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/member.php?u=16430

Imports from Germany.

Cheers, hopefully he can help me out, if not I might just have to bite the bullet and deal with eBay, they're not getting any cheaper and if/when they manufacture any more of them it'll be so late it won't burn me having spent more

 

[Mononoke]

Thanks to a fellow gafer for Shulk. Picked up the other three at the post office.

Sheik and Bowser are coming soon.

Wait, Shulk is out? Wtf

My Dede and Meta Knight will be here Monday. My shulk was ordered on Play Asia US and they claimed it would ship Feb 1st.

All I need is sonic and mega man. But didn't expect people to have Shulk already.

 

[Persona7]

Been asked before? Can I order it in the morning on the site and get it in store before all the people show up? That even possible before they open or only once it shows up on the floor?

It might be possible if it pops back up for sale but a employee has to actually go to the back and get the items and then bring them to the front so if might be better to just go straight to the electronics department at opening.

 

[Ignition365]

Can we start a whitehouse . Gov petition to make the scalping of retail products illegal?

 

[Zonic]

Wait, Shulk is out? Wtf

My Dede and Meta Knight will be here Monday. My shulk was ordered on Play Asia US and they claimed it would ship Feb 1st.

All I need is sonic and mega man. But didn't expect people to have Shulk already.

In Canada. He's out at EB Games, it seems.

 

[Sora_N]

Wait, Shulk is out? Wtf

My Dede and Meta Knight will be here Monday. My shulk was ordered on Play Asia US and they claimed it would ship Feb 1st.

All I need is sonic and mega man. But didn't expect people to have Shulk already.

I'm in Canada. The first shipment came Friday.

 

[Mononoke]

I'm in Canada. The first shipment came Friday.

Damn I'm so jealous. I thought Shulk was feb 13th for GS NA. I hope Play Asia ships mine early then since they should have them already. Since mine is the US version.

Strange how it's not out in JP, and yet it's out in Canada first lol

 

[AdanVC]

Woah King Dedede in French is Rei Dadidou?? Sounds freaking awesome.

 

[Rootbeer]

Sooo got Rosalina from target.com yesterday...

today my Toon Link from target.com arrived!

guess I don't have to worry about rather they'll ship mega man and the rest. I think I'm in the clear.

Now... if only ebay would ship my Lucario tomorrow... which they should

 

[Persona7]

Does anyone know if I cancel my sheik in-store pre-order at gamestop if I end up getting one at target tomorrow?

 

[Xamdou]

I have an extra Rosalina that isn't for my fiancé or the contest. Want it if you can't get one tomorrow? I'd ship up North and for free. Don't pay Nin Nin



Lmao yes we are totally a team like that muahah

If I can't get one from Target tomorrow, I'll take you up on your offer.. thanks Mono!

Also how exactly do I cancel my order from Nin nin?

 

[Blue Namagem]

Damn I'm so jealous. I thought Shulk was feb 13th for GS NA. I hope Play Asia ships mine early then since they should have them already.

Yep, 13th at GS. Ask nicely at your local store, and they'll be more inclined to help you out. I know someone who got a Bowser that way, even though the store only had like 3 extra to sell. A little kindness goes a long way!

 

[Neo Dark]

Been asked before? Can I order it in the morning on the site and get it in store before all the people show up? That even possible before they open or only once it shows up on the floor?

I had the same idea. Was going to ask but got busy screenshotting my phone. Has this been done with other stores before.

If it's possible, everyone make sure to order 100 to show Nintendo how much you love hate her

Is there a way to check online if my Target will be selling Rosie tomorrow? I called them and they said they'd be selling them on 2/2

That's from the Target app. I don't think they're supposed to bump it a day if they have the supply

Also lol at this review if it hadn't been posted yet

Do not waste your money

She is useless in Super Smash Brothers, and unless they make a Super Mario Galaxy for Wii U, this is nothing but a doorstop.

 

[Fox Mulder]

Now... if only ebay would ship my Lucario tomorrow... which they should

From TRU's eBay store?

Been asked before? Can I order it in the morning on the site and get it in store before all the people show up? That even possible before they open or only once it shows up on the floor?

If it lets you, it might get fulfilled by 8. Sundays are busy with huge pulls and setting the ad though.

 

[T-0800]

Anyone know of a place selling Villager in Australia? Really wanted to get it for my daughter as she turned 8 yesterday and Villager is the one she wants the most. Having no luck.

 

[Mononoke]

Yep, 13th at GS. Ask nicely at your local store, and they'll be more inclined to help you out. I know someone who got a Bowser that way, even though the store only had like 3 extra to sell. A little kindness goes a long way!

Sadly I didn't get my Shulk pre order in at GS. But play Asia put up US version for sale for a couple hours saying the release date was Feb 1st. I hope they get them early since US versions are in stock just not on sale yet.

 

[HUELEN10]

Can we start a whitehouse . Gov petition to make the scalping of retail products illegal?

 

[Blue Namagem]

Anyone know of a place selling Villager in Australia? Really wanted to get it for my daughter as she turned 8 yesterday and Villager is the one she wants the most. Having no luck.

I imported mine from Amazon.de, but that was last month, just got it like 2 weeks ago. Only around $25, after exchange rates and ahipping, so not bad. Apparently, Germany in general has a decent stock of the Trinity.

 

[Brianâ˜]

Anyone know of a place selling Villager in Australia? Really wanted to get it for my daughter as she turned 8 yesterday and Villager is the one she wants the most. Having no luck.

Australia has been really shitty with Amiibos.

I dont think you can buy a Villager here anymore. Try importing.

 

[Mononoke]

If I can't get one from Target tomorrow, I'll take you up on your offer.. thanks Mono!

Also how exactly do I cancel my order from Nin nin?

Ah no. If you already ordered there, Nin Nin is a pain in the ass to cancel. They charge you a restocking fee even if you cancel within 24 hours of the order first being placed. It's mandatory. You also have to contact Customer Service to do it. Didn't know you already ordered :/

 

[Interface23]

Does anyone know if I cancel my sheik in-store pre-order at gamestop if I end up getting one at target tomorrow?

Yes, they won't like it though because GameStop employees literally live and die on preorders

 

[Blue Namagem]

Sadly I didn't get my Shulk pre order in at GS. But play Asia put up US version for sale for a couple hours saying the release date was Feb 1st. I hope they get them early since US versions are in stock just not on sale yet.

That's why I'm saying, even though you didn't preorder, ask them if they can help you out at all. If they're even halfway decent at their job, they'll know that this is an opportunity to go above and beyond for a customer, and when all is said and done, if they hold mad sell you a possible extra, you can hugely repay the favor by telling them you'll do their survey, because that's a really big deal to them, believe it or not. Give it a shot.

 

[Yrael]

Anyone know of a place selling Villager in Australia? Really wanted to get it for my daughter as she turned 8 yesterday and Villager is the one she wants the most. Having no luck.

I don't know of anywhere in Australia, sorry. Your best bet is European Amazon.

If anyone has a spare Shulk, I'm searching for one (I'm in Australia).

 

[Persona7]

Yes, they won't like it though because GameStop employees literally live and die on preorders

How does it work with online pre-orders? Who gets the +1? I might just buy it and return it because with my luck they will cancel my shulk preorder instead of sheik.

 

[Xamdou]

Ah no. If you already ordered there, Nin Nin is a pain in the ass to cancel. They charge you a restocking fee even if you cancel within 24 hours of the order first being placed. It's mandatory. You also have to contact Customer Service to do it. Didn't know you already ordered :/

Damn wished I knew before hand... oh wells. But for sure I will get the item at least right?

 

[Interface23]

That's why I'm saying, even though you didn't preorder, ask them if they can help you out at all. If they're even halfway decent at their job, they'll know that this is an opportunity to go above and beyond for a customer, and when all is said and done, if they hold mad sell you a possible extra, you can hugely repay the favor by telling them you'll do their survey, because that's a really big deal to them, believe it or not. Give it a shot.

Every single GameStop so far that I know of isn't even getting enough Ike/Shulk/Sheik/DDDs to cover preorders and we are just hoping Nintendo will mail us more soon. Same with some EB Canadas

 

[Blue Namagem]

Does anyone know if I cancel my sheik in-store pre-order at gamestop if I end up getting one at target tomorrow?

Keep it just in case someone here needs it. Worst case scenario, they send it to the store, you don't pick it up, and they have an extta one to sell, or at least definitely have one on hold for you. It's not like letting a preorder lapse a little hurts you or anyone.

 

[Mononoke]

How does it work with online pre-orders? Who gets the +1? I might just buy it and return it because with my luck they will cancel my shulk preorder instead of sheik.

If you put no money down and just did a pre order for pick up in store, you technically have nothing down on it. They would have sold it anyways if you had not gone down there ahead of time and put money down or went down the day of the release. Wouldn't worry about online pre orders if you aren't going to pick it up.

 

[ThisBeJason]

I have an extra Rosalina that isn't for my fiancé or the contest. Want it if you can't get one tomorrow? I'd ship up North and for free. Don't pay Nin Nin



Lmao yes we are totally a team like that muahah

Mononoke, you son of a bitch!

 

[Rootbeer]

From TRU's eBay store?



If it lets you, it might get fulfilled by 8. Sundays are busy with huge pulls and setting the ad though.

that's right! I actually sent them a msg through ebay and they seemed to indicate it would be 2/1... we'll see what happens.

The figure I'm most worried about is Shulk -- I did a pre-order on gamestop.com to pick-up in store on the 13th. I hope they get enough to cover pre-orders or else I don't know what I'll do T__T

I'm gonna be there as close to opening as I can just to make sure i'm covered

Thankfully I am off work that day so it's not a big deal

 

[Mononoke]

Damn wished I knew before hand... oh wells. But for sure I will get the item at least right?

Yeah. Reddit has used Nin-Nin for past waves and they are legit. They just have shit customer service. Bad policies. And are slow as hell shipping. Nin-Nin should only be a last resort. Or a single back up plan.

 

[Ibuki]

My Amazon.fr Rosie still hasn't shown up. I really hope I have good luck at Target tomorrow morning. I'm gonna try to grab Toon Link and Sheik as well, but I can wait for those to come into GS if I need to.

 

[Persona7]

Keep it just in case someone here needs it. Worst case scenario, they send it to the store, you don't pick it up, and they have an extta one to sell, or at least definitely have one on hold for you. It's not like letting a preorder lapse a little hurts you or anyone.

If you put no money down and just did a pre order for pick up in store, you technically have nothing down on it. They would have sold it anyways if you had not gone down there ahead of time and put money down or went down the day of the release. Wouldn't worry about online pre orders if you aren't going to pick it up.

Thanks, i've never used the in-store pre-order thing before so I don't know how it works.

 

[Interface23]

How does it work with online pre-orders? Who gets the +1? I might just buy it and return it because with my luck they will cancel my shulk preorder instead of sheik.

The store gets the +1, no one in particular does. But the cancel will be taken out of whoever cancels it. And if it isn't the manager that takes the -1 then the manager will chew you out if you aren't at positive by the end of the day.


I especially love when bad managers won't cancel the bogus in store pick ups on items and make associates do it with each one counting as a negative and then chewing them out because they couldn't make up ten to 15 cancels