Better off just getting that guy to refund for the rest. There's really no reason to hope and pray for them.
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Better off just getting that guy to refund for the rest. There's really no reason to hope and pray for them.
Byron Bluth
Banned
It came up as fraud and got cancelled, nothing I could do.
Also, NO OTHER RETAILER DOES THIS
I've ordered from Amazon, Wal Mart, Best Buy, Future Shop (RIP), The Source, etc. etc. etc. none have ever charged multiple authorizations for a pre-order, let alone for 20 FUCKING DOLLARS.
And no, pending charges don't occur everyday from THE SAME RETAILER. Especially when it is the same charge.
Seeing that that one order came in, I feel bad retrospectively.
I'm still skeptical and I'll wait one more week before doing something.
I'll continue to update and see where this gets me before disputing.
mhayes86
Member
Jeez. This worries me. I haven't gotten a cancellation, but I also haven't been checking my credit card account daily since Jiggly was the last thing charged to it. I just checked it and do have a transaction from Target from two days ago despite the order being created on April 8.
Yiiikes yehaww! Scalper land there and I don't want to support those guys at all
However, there's some attractive auctions for Ness going on right now there...
Are you only wanting US packaging? Of course, cost + shipping from here could equal or exceed scalper prices, but I'm happy to help if I can.
I'd reach out to Target. I don't have pending charges on my credit card for my Jigglypuff order. It sounds like a serious screw up on their end.
Wow, that really sucks. Glad I've avoided Target then.
//ARCANUM
Member
which just goes to show how ridiculous Target is being with all of this. How the hell could you even place a pre-order through them on something like a PS4? What, you'd get a $400 auth charge every single day for 4 months before it came out? Lol no, the credit card would block that after a day or two. Target's policy with this kind of thing is INSANE. I have no idea why they're still doing this? It's *very* anti-customer.
EroticSushi
Member
It's a screw up on their end but they won't do anything about it. My order was cancelled today too for the same reason and I called a rep. Was told they could do nothing about it. I even asked why they continue to charge the order every other day and they said they weren't sure.
//ARCANUM
Member
Dude don't feel bad. The dude lied to everyone, scammed tons of people, wrote up a post filled with lies in order to "apologize" and is now just trying to get his hands on product in order to "fulfill" his orders so he doesn't get in more trouble. All he's doing is scouring the net for your items in order to try and send them to you. I mean that would be cool if it ends up working out for you. But don't feel bad. Dude was scamming like crazy.
Was he up for preorder?
And I'm terrified about the jiggeh. They better not can my order.
I need to get a red card.
Ike likely showed up cos he got a reprint here.
Was he up for preorder?
And I'm terrified about the jiggeh. They better not can my order.
I need to get a red card.
Don't think so. I'm already defeated before it's even started. Since I use an overseas credit card it's already tricky enough without those shenanigans, Walmart was great for gold Mario though, no hassles and great packaging. I did get a call from my bank initially but it was all good after that.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
Definitely happy I have/used one. A couple weeks ago my debit card got froze because for whatever reason Visa (or whoever) flagged my Walmart Splatoon 3-Pack as fraudulent. Didn't realize it until almost a week later, but in the meantime was when everyone got hit with the authorization cancellations.
It's not just him. It's a lot of people including me. I get a charge from Target at least once a week. About 6 times now, for my Jiggy order. I've been worried I might get canceled on as well. Ridiculous Target.
They have never done this to me anyway with amiibo. It really seems like they oversold Jiggly and are trying to cancel on people.
I know how you feel. We're so far away from release, but everything is stacked against us.
Scooter155
Member
<sleaze>So, does this mean there are jigglypuff pre-orders available?</sleaze>
That really sucks for you guys though... and a few people reporting that Target's not canceling orders that were placed using their proprietary Red Card? That makes it extra shady...
That really sucks for you guys though... and a few people reporting that Target's not canceling orders that were placed using their proprietary Red Card? That makes it extra shady...
If there are, they probably won't be put up until like 1-2 am.
I think you could as long as you made an account. I forgot my password so I checked out as a guest. Was in a rush to grab one, of course.
Don't apply for a Target credit card just to keep your Jigglypuff pre-order.
xplicitone
Member
Did your order ever update to shipped? Mine still says
Not Yet Dispatched
Delivery estimate: Thursday, 30 April 2015 - Wednesday, 6 May 2015
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I pre ordered a couple Rosalina back in November/December from Target, a couple months later, a week or two before Rosalina was released, they canceled my orders because my debit that was used happened to be $1.40 short since I had just moved funds over for my mortgage payment.
After that, I'm trying my best to avoid Target. There was no warning whatsoever, and no ability to change cards (I easily had the funds.) After calling customer service, they basically told me I was SOL.
So yeah, just a warning, make sure you have enough on your card at all times, they could randomly process it and any moment. Even if you did order it months in advance.
After that, I'm trying my best to avoid Target. There was no warning whatsoever, and no ability to change cards (I easily had the funds.) After calling customer service, they basically told me I was SOL.
So yeah, just a warning, make sure you have enough on your card at all times, they could randomly process it and any moment. Even if you did order it months in advance.
Scofield94941
Member
I aksed target chat that i gave them permission to fully charge now. They said sorry only charge when ships....but we will pre auth 1000 times
Lakerchick4life
Member
My Ness used to say that now it just says "Not yet Dispatched" probably will never get it..not sure whether to cancel it or not
Yes it had changed to Dispatched after I received the shipping confirmation email. Did you get an email saying that your order will be delayed? Because I got one of those for the Ness that I preordered from them and it says Not Yet Dispatched like your order does.
My Ness still has an estimated delivery date of Thursday, 30 April 2015 - Wednesday, 6 May 2015
The Lamonster
Member
I feel like I forget to check this thread often since it's now in Community, and I'll end up missing US pre-orders for Yarn Yoshis
Same. Only reason I'm here.
xplicitone
Member
Yes I did get that e-mail update (I got Ness and Lucina, seperate orders), along with a credit of 4 pounds. But the e-mail date doesn't match the date on their site so I'm not sure which to believe!
EDIT: It says "We don't expect to receive more stock until the end of June"
:X
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
It's not "shady". Since the card is managed by Target there's inherently less chance of a payment validation issue, which was the cause of the cancellations. Simple as that.
They have a debit card too, with all the same benefits.
Lakerchick4life
Member
I ordered mine on 17 April 2015..they gave me 2 pounds as credit, not like I'll ever use it, unless they get Jigglypuff or Greninja available(Missed out on those yesterday) they do have Ness available but for a ridiculous amount of money sold by some seller not associated with amazon uk..not sure what to do about the order, I dont believe Ive been charged for it and I doubt I will ever be able to get one from gamestop so not sure what to do
Nintendo Playstation
Member
It's not shady, I love the REDcard. Debit REDcard charges purchases to your associated bank account as electronic checks. They only process when the order ships.
Target has more than one type of REDcard. There are VISA REDcards that can be used to make purchases anywhere on the VISA network. Basic REDcards can only be used at Target but they are still credit accounts that report to the usual agencies.
Then there are Debit REDcards which tie into your bank's checking account. This one requires NO credit check, has no fees (except ones assessed by your bank in the event of Non-Sufficient Funds, etc.), the card doesn't expire (a common preorder cancellation problem), and no recurring charges like your bank's debit/credit card. Add the 5% discount on everything you buy and free shipping from Target.com and the Debit REDcard is almost too good to be true. I have and use mine at least once a month.
Full Disclosure (lol): I was a Target Team Member from 2003 to 2005, long before Debit REDcards. Also, my bank's debit card was cancelled from fraudulent charges stemming from the holiday info hack.
Well put.
xplicitone
Member
I ordered mine that same day as well. I'm just waiting it out since it seems like whenever they get the next batch of them, we'll get ours! Hopefully
Edit, random but did you ever get the HORI clear case for your 3DS? haha i love it
Lakerchick4life
Member
Yeah I mind as well wait it out too, I have nothing to lose. Never been charged(At least I dont think so) so mind as well just keep it the way it is) yep I got that HORI case its GREAT..the only bad thing is that it doesnt work with the charging cradle
Thanks for the info. I wasn't aware of the debit card option. As long as there's no credit check or fees, that's pretty solid.
xplicitone
Member
OMG YES!!! I just thought about that last night, I never use the charging cradle now :\
And yea, doesn't hurt to wait it out
Nintendo Playstation
Member
Two things to mention:
- How does Target collect my personal information?
We collect your Target Debit Card personal information, for example, when you
- apply for a Target Debit Card and give us your contact information
- give us your income information and show us your driver's license/identification card
- use your debit card
We also collect your personal information from others, such as credit bureaus, affiliates or other companies.
- RETURNED PAYMENT FEE
If the Depository Bank returns an EFT unpaid for any reason, you agree to pay a "Returned Payment Fee." You authorize us to initiate an electronic fund transfer for such Returned Payment Fee from your Deposit Account automatically, after we receive notice of an unpaid EFT. You agree to pay the Returned Payment Fee if any check or other instrument given as payment to us for amounts you owe in connection with your Card is not honored by your bank.
Target Debit REDcard Agreement
Target Debit REDcard Privacy Policy
Lakerchick4life
Member
I got the charging cradle for free through amazon UK(they refunded me for not receiving it when I was supposed to, then I got it two days later) but yeah it doesnt work with the cradle..if you want to use it you have to take off the case then it works just fine..removing the case is super easy since its just rubber but I just leave it on and use the regular charger
Byron Bluth
Banned
Canada
Target has lost all credibility after their hack. Please stop. No one should give them any details after that bullshit. My wife was part of that while shopping in the USA for Christmas. Just what we needed before Christmas, our fucking cards being compromised.
Fox Mulder
Member
i used a red card and havent noticed any authorization holds pop up every day like some people have. The target website says you will see repeat hold requests if your bank or cc provider lets it expire before the final charge.
maybe some companies/banks just don't trust Target after their hack as much as others and Target is forced to push more authorization holds on those people.
Nintendo Playstation
Member
I'm done. But I'm not alone in recommending the debit REDcard. Sorry you feel they lost "credibility" but I am perfectly content with my REDcard and sharing my info with them. They didn't choose to share their customers' confidential information with hackers, no company does. I still believe Target is a reputable company. Stuff happens. In case you didn't see, my bank's debit card information was stolen during that time too, because I forgot about my REDcard when I was doing holiday shopping. I've been a cardholder since late 2012 and I'm not about to give it up. If you get knocked down, you get up again. Living in mortal fear of identity theft is no way to live.
*edit* besides, if you order from target.com, you still have to give them your billing/shipping info.
EroticSushi
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