I've done the "pay $50 to build" thing with NCIX twice in the past 7 years. Most recently in Jan/2016. Both times the system shipped from BC (I'm in Ontario).
I don't see how that will be affected by this.
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Canadian Gaming Deals & Discussion 9: Looking for a Switch in Deals
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I don't see how that will be affected by this.
If that internal email from the thread is real, seems like they're pushing for more online and weren't too pleased with the Ontario retail stores' performance.
Eh, I went in store and did it at the Markham location, and picked it up when it was done.
saw ps4 was $299 at superstore somewhat recently, not sure if that's still in effect though
Just a heads up, Archer C7 tested better than the Archer C8. It is THE router to go for in that price range.
Just got one myself a few weeks ago and it's been working great.
Fix-It Felix. Jr.
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From my experience, their shipping procedures are fine. They ship relatively quickly, and the option to either use Flex Delivery for free or ship to your home is nice.
Walmart's biggest issues, at least for me, is that if you want to edit your order in any way, you're going to have a hard time. Also, they apply a ton of pending charges to your credit card. Like, a ton. This entire month I've had Splatoon 2 charged and retracted from my credit card about three or four times. It doesn't really hurt anything, but as someone who likes to keep a close eye on my finances, it's annoying to see charges build up and disappear at random.
They have some good deals sometimes though, so it's worth the hassle. I'm getting SMO for $50, and I'm going to totally embrace every pending charge come October.
anyone know if the dollar is expected to keep improving or should it drop some in the coming weeks?
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Bank of Canada is expected to rise its main interest rate two more times
This will bring us closer to parity down the road.
Well, the economy is doing good hence why they raised the interest rate. It will likely continue throughout the year barring NAFTA collapse which I doubt will happen. At least I hope so lol
Mysterious
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It's so annoying how Cloud P2 seems to be in severely limited quantities, with EB Games getting no walk-ins at all. I was away when they had pre-orders, and now it looks like I'm screwed. 
ReddishGUI
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I used their stores a few times. Shame to see them go. At least you can still order a build and have it shipped to your place.
Same. I made the mistake of ordering them all together. Even with Prime, looks like they won't be shipping out right now.
Hurray for a variable rate mortgage!
It's always a gamble. I wasn't complaining when they brought the rate down a tad two years back.
Did they announce no walk ins at all? I got my TP Link on launch day by getting there before opening.It's so annoying how Cloud P2 seems to be in severely limited quantities, with EB Games getting no walk-ins at all. I was away when they had pre-orders, and now it looks like I'm screwed.
I'm hoping it cools off the Vancouver market a little. We bid on a one bed apartment over the weekend and it ended up going for $100k over the asking price
wtfff
How can you compete with that
Uggghh, I know I'm going to get one but I keep on telling myself to wait for holidays...but I don't think we're going to get any good deals on it. At best I think there'll be a bundle for the same price as the console + game.
BB will throw in a Lottie Amiibo as the holiday bundle.
Well shite, all those Switch shortage stories forced me to buy this earlier than planned. But I just didn't want go out hunting for one of these after Mario came out. That's a potential nightmare scenario.
Whatever, it's Zelda time.
Man, I hope to not fall in the Amiibo pit-hole...(shivers).
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You heard her smile thru the phone?
March of the Crabs
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Classic Zakia!
It's a signal. She wants you to ask her out.
added_time
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a fiend of mine was asking me about the Switch yesterday and I said it's a nice piece of technology and has good games in the pipeline so go for it. He was like "Nice. I'll just grab one today then!" because he didn't know of the shortages and obviously did not get one
text chat?
KingdomHeartsFan
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Has anyone's Splatoon 2 pre-order shipped from Walmart? Mine hasn't.
I mentioned on the last page that I received my Crash Trilogy on day one from Walmart. Didn't get the shipping email until 5pm that same night after I already had it in hand.
Kuro Madoushi
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That's what I experienced too. Just went to BB and the person there did a quick check on her own phone and I was out of there in minutes. CC couldn't "...sell it at this price due to our partners. We might sell it at that price next week"
Retail in Canada hasn't seen the best of its history these last 5+ or so years. If it's not something people don't buy often enough (food, shoes, clothes to a lesser degree) you can expect it to recede into online retail, if it chooses to have a presence in the country at all. Online shopping has become more common these last few years; the prices and promotions are competitive, the ease of access if your not close to a store is convenient, and it beats waiting in a line on Black Friday.
well maybe they should've answered their damn phones once in a while. I almost cancelled a $2000 order of parts because I was so frustrated at trying to contact them. I still use NCIX when I can but I definitely didn't want to ever do store pickup ever again anyways.
funny thing is the last time I was at the mississauga location the phone was ringing the whole time and they just stood there ignoring it.
Not yet (smile)
Twilight Princess
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You're welcome Zakia (winky face)
and re: to CC, I spent nearly 30 mins trying to get a hold of anyone in 5 different stores, people can't even pick up the phone. And they're not busy because no one actually shops at their stores except for maybe two locations.
Do you guys price match Dell?
Uhhh...let me check.
They take 5 mins to find out if they do. (They don't, no valid reason)
Metroid Samus Returns Special Edition is up for pre-order @ Amazon
Sealtest
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Thanks cutie pie.
ReddishGUI
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Thanks!
KingdomHeartsFan
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Pre-ordered but not sure if I'll keep it. Really wish we got the EU Special Edition.
Indelible
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Thanks alot, I was worried I would miss this.
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