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BestBuy.com PS3 Preorders. "here is a coupon for your troubles PWNED LOL"

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Tarazet

Member
Shit, now CAG knows about it.

I hate to say it, but I'll only really feel comfortable with this after they close the preorders so I know this isn't a fluke.
 
B

BarneyBP

Member
Me too. No offense to those reading this later who didn't get in on the deal, but I'm not going to feel good until it reads "sold out"
 
G

Goreomedy

Console Market Analyst
ethelred said:
That's what I thought, but they've actually put through the 600$ charge on my card. Odd.
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Sounds like an authorization. Those usually drop off within a few days if a bill is not sent by the merchant.
 
M

Mejilan

Running off of Custom Firmware
Oh shit? The PS3 hits on a Friday? If overnight delivery means Saturday, then getting it sent to the office was a BAD move. If that means Monday, then I'm fine. Anyone have any idea?

I suppose I can always change the shipping address before it goes... once the order is confirmed (wishful thinking).
 
F

Fun Factor

Formerly FTWer
drohne said:
apparently you can't get to the ps3 listings from the bestbuy storefront itself -- i don't think these are supposed to be up, and it's 50/50 whether stores actually honor links like this.
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OH, YOUR BULLSHITING ME
 
A

alr1ght

bish gets all the credit :)
well my credit line was reduced by $650, but no charge is listed. It's most likely an authorization charge to see if the card is chargable.
 
M

Mejilan

Running off of Custom Firmware
If you use the estimated arrival calculator for overnight shipping, it says 11/18, Saturday.

I too am surprised and concerned that the preorders are still up and open. The longer it stays up, the more I'm convinced this is a glitch and that the preorders will NOT be honored.
 
A

alr1ght

bish gets all the credit :)
i think they did. I saw PS3 available and ripped out my credit card. It was like a reflex. :lol
 
J

Jeff-DSA

Member
FTWer said:
OH, YOUR BULLSHITING ME
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Amazon has accidentally activated Wii preorders twice, but both times they have decided to honor the orders. I'm really hoping Best Buy is as cool as Amazon if this is a mistake.
 
T

Tarazet

Member
drohne said:
apparently you can't get to the ps3 listings from the bestbuy storefront itself -- i don't think these are supposed to be up, and it's 50/50 whether stores actually honor links like this.
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Time to pre-order some games, I think. *reads launch lineup thread*

no, I am NOT Ebaying one! Surprise!
 
J

joeposh

Member
tenchir said:
I preordered like 30 minutes ago, I can't believe it is still going on.
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Well it is Best Buy, one of largest electronics merchants in the country, a Saturday night and a one per customer deal... so while I'm sure they're getting a lot of business, they probably have a lot of units allocated for online and less traffic then they would get on say a weeknight.

That being said, I hope it goes sold out soon as well, or I'll find this to be rather suspect as well.
 
K

kiun

Member
Jeff-DSA said:
Amazon has accidentally activated Wii preorders twice, but both times they have decided to honor the orders. I'm really hoping Best Buy is as cool as Amazon if this is a mistake.
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Thing is, there won't be enough PS3 to fill all the preorders.
 
W

WrathOfOtaibah

Banned
I ordered a 60 GB one.

I think its a crapshoot but crazier things have happened. I will wait until 11/24 for it to be shipped. Otherwise, I will cancel the order.

Thanks for the heads up, guys.
 
A

alr1ght

bish gets all the credit :)
this is a saturday night, almost midnight on the east coast. There can't be that many people online looking for PS3's.
 
L

LJ11

Member
Thanks Sonarrat. I hope this goes through. That last minute Wal-Mart snafu last year helped me get a 360, and I hope this works this year.
 
B

BuddyC

Member
Thanks for the heads up! I ordered an extra one just in case, I've got a couple friends who are still searching.
 
D

drohne

hyperbolically metafictive
so who's gonna call customer service first? i remember going through all this shit with walmart.com 360 preorders a year ago. those actually worked! :lol
 
T

Treo360

Member
Wow just wow. My I got my family to order 5 more. Waiting for the cancellation email. This can't be right . . . or can it?
 
O

op_ivy

Fallen Xbot (cannot continue gaining levels in this class)
so um, what the hell is worth buying at launch? jesus.


and no, dont say resistance.
 
W

Wario64

works for Gamestop (lol)
By now, every Gaffer and their mother is ordering a PS3. No way in hell they still have tangible units in stock by now
 
B

Beatbox

alien from planet Highscore
Model ABC - I-isha you are the only one for me...

I ordered one but model ABC? Seems like a test page or unfinished page to me. Fingers crossed.
 
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