Best Buy never failed me before. I got my PSVR on launch day with no issues.
Now my BOTW at Amazon is another story...
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Canadian Gaming Deals & Discussion 8: Don't Move Here For The Deals
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Best Buy never failed me before. I got my PSVR on launch day with no issues.
Now my BOTW at Amazon is another story...
March 8-10 here :/ I'm really hoping i'm pleasantly surprised and some miracle happens, but i'm not holding my breath.
March of the Crabs
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Can anyone find me a long, reliable USC-C charger that works with the Switch's voltage? The one it comes with looks too short.
EDIT: Maybe a power bank that would work as well? This voltage stuff gives me a headache (being at work doesn't help).
EDIT: Maybe a power bank that would work as well? This voltage stuff gives me a headache (being at work doesn't help).
NinjaCoachZ
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Answer's probably obvious, but figured I might as well get it completely clear. The Amazon preorder price guarantee works for non-Prime members, right? I definitely remember ordering Breath of the Wild on Wii U for $64 last year (and that's what shows up on my order summary), and it's $80 now.
If it does then I'd be happy because it'd still be way cheaper than anywhere else ($71 after taxes) and I'm not in a rush to renew my Prime subscription, but I'm just worried about shipping speed.
If it does then I'd be happy because it'd still be way cheaper than anywhere else ($71 after taxes) and I'm not in a rush to renew my Prime subscription, but I'm just worried about shipping speed.
March of the Crabs
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It should. When I wasn't a Prime member it worked, and I haven't heard of them changing it!
I have no idea. Their track record is pretty good with me though for Friday release stuff, but who really knows.
I am actually looking forward to the spectacle of all of the shipping posts next Thursday/Friday
zephervack
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Exactly same situation here..., I have the Switch itself preordered through Best Buy so Im preparing mentally to not have Zelda for a week after having the console itself, Shovel Knight it is...
Is it showing 103.99?
Exactly.
I had to cancel my Bomberman preorder and put it in again because the rep said they couldn't do anything about it when they didn't match the discount after a price change (it was giving me a $1 discount).
I had to really hassle to get them to honour the LEGO City price after they bumped it up to nearly $40. Subbing to Prime basically means I save cash, but have 'some sort of issue' with every order.
Twilight Princess
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The cheapest way is to buy a food dehydrator and make them yourself. The store bought stuff are waaaay too salty, you can tweak the recipe if you make your own. You can also use the dehydrator for yogurt, dried fruit etc.
Oh!... Never thought of doing that.
How simple is it to do? You just slice the raw meat, spice it and dump it in there?
catpurrcat
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Pretty much. Very simple. Bought one from costco online. Seasoning from amazon.
Speaking of which, in store they have a couple of types of jerky at great prices.
The Elite
BOSS
I am concerned about the left joy-con issue and that one outlet that had a problem with charging (seems to be isolated) but surprisingly my hype isn't diminished at all. I am there day one.
No. The only thing to worry about is the left joycon sync issue. If no virtual console, BT headset, streaming media is a big deal for you then you shouldn't even bother getting the unit. Wait for Fall for real launch.
The biggest non-Chinese online retailer in the world has "supply issues" for a major console release.
I can't roll my eyes hard enough.
Fuck you Amazon. If I don't get my copy of BotW at launch I'm definitely never going to renew my Prime subscription.
ReddishGUI
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It's the same for all of us.
They have no idea...
Like most of us.
Of course.
Sure.
True. Even the left joy con issue isn't a problem for me as I won't be playing it Joycon mode until there is a solution in place.
Update: The chat rep "upgraded" me to express shipping at no cost, and i quote:
"You will receive the package on the release date of March 03,2017."
Update 2: Rep upgraded both my switch console and BotW game orders to express shipping and is now guaranteeing they will be here March 3.
"You will receive the package on the release date of March 03,2017."
Update 2: Rep upgraded both my switch console and BotW game orders to express shipping and is now guaranteeing they will be here March 3.
Wait, so some of you have actual delivery estimate times for BOTW? Mine still says they need time to figure it out. Is that good or bad?
I've got BOTW SE preordered via Amazon and the regular version via EB brick and mortar. Obviously I don't need both and it's probable the Amazon version won't get here day one. I have an inkling to keep the EB one and play it day one but return the packed in game in the SE to EB later....if it's sealed.
I realize I'm riding the razor's edge here, and I should just play it safe by cancelling the EB game and pack the Switch away in a closet for the week until the SE gets here.
I've got BOTW SE preordered via Amazon and the regular version via EB brick and mortar. Obviously I don't need both and it's probable the Amazon version won't get here day one. I have an inkling to keep the EB one and play it day one but return the packed in game in the SE to EB later....if it's sealed.
I realize I'm riding the razor's edge here, and I should just play it safe by cancelling the EB game and pack the Switch away in a closet for the week until the SE gets here.
The Pikachu 3DS XL is up for order @ Walmart.ca if anyone is looking
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/pikachu-yellow-edition-new-nintendo-3ds-xl-bundle/6000196832759
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/pikachu-yellow-edition-new-nintendo-3ds-xl-bundle/6000196832759
Apologies if this has already been addressed before, but I have a legitimate question for anyone who is concerned about not receiving Day 1 shipments for any non-special edition of games from Amazon:
Why don't you guys just pre order a copy from EB Games/Best Buy, or walk into Wal Mart, buy a copy full price, play all you want until your Amazon copy arrives, then just return the unopened copy back to the retailer? It has the same SKU so all returns go through without a hitch, you can get the game Day 1, and still benefit from any associated discounts that Amazon provides...it's a win-win situation across the board. I've done this multiple times over the past couple of years and haven't had any issues yet.
Why don't you guys just pre order a copy from EB Games/Best Buy, or walk into Wal Mart, buy a copy full price, play all you want until your Amazon copy arrives, then just return the unopened copy back to the retailer? It has the same SKU so all returns go through without a hitch, you can get the game Day 1, and still benefit from any associated discounts that Amazon provides...it's a win-win situation across the board. I've done this multiple times over the past couple of years and haven't had any issues yet.
Sealtest
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My SE is still esimated. And after amazon.com cancelled my master edition this is the last chance I have at the shiekah case so I hope amazon isn't screwing around.
It's a little dishonest. And you know who wouldn't do that? Shane.
I've done it once or twice.
you also screw someone else out of a unit on launch day
BigJonsson
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2 trips to a store, and there is always a chance that the SKU will be different if it's a store exclusive edition
Two trips to the store and dealing with associates/handling the return doesn't really seem worth it.
doctorcdcs
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Boy, i cant wait to read this thread next week!
So exciting!!
So exciting!!
Jesus, it's going to be just hell lol.
The dishonesty point always struck me as odd; you're literally purchasing and returning the exact same item. That being said, everyone's morals are different so it's really in the eye of the beholder.
The fact that you know who my avatar is puts you up in my books!
If by 'unit' you are referring to consoles, then that is a completely different situation. The console serial number will be tied to the store so it won't work.
Depending on how far away you'd need to travel, 2 trips to the store may be an issue, but chances are that there's one of those major retailers near a major resource hub in your city/town anyways which you'd need to visit twice within a month - just tie in your visits with trips you'd make regardless. As for store exclusive SKUs, this is almost never the case and easily avoidable if you know what you're buying.
Again, this is merely a suggestion for those games that you absolutely can't live without Day 1. Whether or not it is morally acceptable or worth it is completely up to you.
Mass Effect Andromeda is one of the last E3 games from 2-3 years ago I have left and after my Gears 4 fiasco, they at least made it two day ship so I won't have to wait too long. But I'll never order a game off Amazon.ca again without Prime and even then, I would probably stick to a local retailer. It's not a question of waiting but the principle of Amazon purposely holding the games. After they cancelled my Gears 4 E3 order and stated it could not be shipped 'due to unforeseen circumstances', I had it reordered with next day ship and litetally an hour later it shipped and I got at 8 am the next morning. The savings no longer worth it to me to deal with Amazon Canada.
In general, what place is better for trade-in values for games, best buy or eb? Best buy has their estimator online, eb does not... so it's hard to tell. (Talking newer games where the trade in value different may be significant)
It's fraud, and pretty shitty to the retailer who has to deal with the processing overhead (especially if you didn't pay cash). You're essentially offloading Amazon's incompetence to them.
I'll probably do it for BotW but that's a special exception
EB is pretty equal or better if you take advantage of the different promotions.
If it's fraud, it's the most pedestrian, Sesame Street version of fraud that's ever existed.
It's still fraud. You're falsely claiming that the item you're returning is the same one you purchased.
Lone_Prodigy
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Next week? Read the thread right now: estimated delivery dates, release day shipping, etc.
ReddishGUI
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But it's the exact same item.
No, it's not.
Semantics aside there is a cost to them for processing a return (especially if you paid via credit or debit). You are making them lose money over false claims.
Anyway I don't care if you do it, just saying it as it is. I'm sure Best Buy will survive.
Regarding the return "fraud" thing, I tend to think if you're doing it with two entirely different retailers, it's a little scummy (although I can't say I feel much guilt regardless).
But if you ordered something from Bestbuy.ca and then buy it from a Best Buy store, for example, then I don't see it as a problem. You're still giving them your money and the small inconvenience to them for having to process a return is comparable to the inconvenience to the customer of not receiving the item on time.
But if you ordered something from Bestbuy.ca and then buy it from a Best Buy store, for example, then I don't see it as a problem. You're still giving them your money and the small inconvenience to them for having to process a return is comparable to the inconvenience to the customer of not receiving the item on time.
Amazon US has NES Classics right now. You can do a trial Prime account and then cancel after. Would cost about $100 CAD to get it to Canada, but better than scalpers I guess?
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01IFJBQ1E/0225481020-20/
Edit: Gone.
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01IFJBQ1E/0225481020-20/
Edit: Gone.
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