Really? The only time I've been there in the last 2 years or so was to pre order the Switch. That's crazy. Setting up a retail website, while certainly not easy, is easier and more scalable than ever.
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SNES Classic Preorder Shitshow Discussion (Please Read Rules in OP)
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Really? The only time I've been there in the last 2 years or so was to pre order the Switch. That's crazy. Setting up a retail website, while certainly not easy, is easier and more scalable than ever.
Euphoria14
Member
Am I reading this right?
People want someone banned because they were able to snag multiple preorders?
People want someone banned because they were able to snag multiple preorders?
At least Switch is in stock at my gamestop.... uuuuuggghhhhh
gonna go pick one up all salty
When I reserved my SNES in store today, I just asked the lady if she had any Switches in stock, she told me that most GameStops are slowly getting some non-bundle Switches. This particular one had 2 Neon, no Grey.
Good luck!
I mean there is no overall rule, but there is clearly a rule in this thread.
but that would go both ways, it wouldn't be allowed to brag about scalping nor would it be allowed to complain about it
Spooky Scary Skeleton
Member
Don't worry fam, and merry christmas with all those snes.
sell me one? XD
BoogieWoogie
Banned
Aren't they just $80 each though?
You needed to actually PM a mod for this? I loathe scalpers but what are they doing that is illegal or insulting to you?
It's shitty, but it's not like they're doing anything illegal.
Megatron
Member
Salt. Its a hell of a condiment.
When you sit there and laugh and jokingly call everyone else that didn't get any infidels, yeah, I think you are scalping them and you're a scumbag for doing so. I honestly hope you do get banned or all your orders get cancelled.
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
gloating about snagging multiples while many of us are trying to nab a single one is a low blow and doesnt help anyone or the topic. its more derailing with "look at me lok at what i did" than anything else.
Aztechnology
Member
Hippopuncher12
Member
Just let me put it in cart AGAIN at Target and this time my card was already there, and it still didn't go through.
Alright I'm done trying, hopefully the Best Buy ones from last night end up not being cancelled.
Alright I'm done trying, hopefully the Best Buy ones from last night end up not being cancelled.
Barry Burton
Member
Goddammit, Target just fucked me again at "Confirm Purchase".
i think it's due to him lying, which isn't against the rules.
Omegasquash
Member
It's a fear of scalping, but there's been murmurs of GAFfers getting some extra to spread around.
It's more a case of hating the player vs hating the game. And at this point, the game is Nintendo and this sad pre-order situation.
Several posters have asked you 5+ times if you're willing to sell them to us, and I don't think any of those requests accused you of scalping. :/
Pontiaction
Member
Heh heh...just got another one into my cart at Target, but quantity was stuck at 2 and I only wanted 1. Lost it because I tried to reduce the quantity.
Nice guys never win.
Nice guys never win.
Me too. Wanted my whole damn CC number again.
Mysterious
Banned
That script the guy posted added 9 to my cart. I guess Target doesn't cap it? Now it's stuck on processing lol
They clearly want to sell them for profit, and it's an asshole thing to do saying "Haha, I got a billion of these and you all didn't even though you tried all day!"
wildmike85
Member
I really believe that the guys in this thread are buying these consoles to enjoy themselves, or to gift to friends and family. This is a forum for gamers, not CAG or slickdeals. The focus here is enjoying games and the excitement that comes with getting something in limited quantities. If I can get more than one pre-order secured it's definitely going to another gaffer at cost.
reelbigtink
Member
So... what's up about the Amazon sketchy preorder link go down?... I'm worrying that my preorder get lost and when they open a new preorder, the scalpers manage to get all the existence...
My guess is they're adding a product image and fixing/changing the name. Possibly deleting/editing orders that exceed 2 units too.
That's wishful thinking on my part though.
I wish I shared your optimism.
Some of yall need to chill. I don't know if he's scalping them, but maybe he's just being a bit excited.
I understand it's frustrating to not get one, but hoping a poster here gets banned for maybe being a bit too excited and joking as you said. Is a bit much.
Aztechnology
Member
Yup. Same here.
Same happened to me earlier. It kept the previous stuff I had setup from the last time it showed up in my Cart. Still always get sent back to empty cart though.
LucidMomentum
Member
Gamestop down for maintenance temporarily.
Tries to send me to ThinkGeek.
FFS, Fuck outta here with this nonsense.
Tries to send me to ThinkGeek.
FFS, Fuck outta here with this nonsense.
chaos789
Banned
F*** Nintendo and their artificial scarcity BS. It shouldnt be this hard to pre-order a mini version of a 26 year old gaming system. Had it in my cart at Target earlier but kept telling me my credit card info was incorrect although it wasn't. I am never gonna get one of these.
perfectchaos007
Member
He invested $120 in a bot and its paying dividends good for him.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Jesus. I didn't call those that didn't get it as "Infidels", I called those that asked for 10 different form of receipts as "Infidels". I'm sorry that told are missing out while I am literally buying them and showing them that it is working for me.
Sorry about that. I'm done. No need to make you all upset, I was upset too some hours ago like you...
P.S. There is no BOT! I'm literally on my phone hitting "Checkout". :/
P.P.S. $120 because CANADA.
RunWhiteBoyRun
Member
Euphoria14
Member
Yeah that $120 had me thinking too.
Same here. JFC what a bunch of babies.
It wasn't this thread, it was another thread where someone had a junior account that almost 100% had posts bragging in multiple threads about making profit off getting 20+ SNES classics. That just seemed a bit mean -- they found a way to profit, but why rub it in people's faces repeatedly in multiple places?
It's one thing to order 20. It's another to spam screenshots of those in a thread filled with people trying to get a single order and discussing how to do so. Anyway, it's been ruled fair game so I won't complain more about it.I -will- complain about getting to the Target credit card screen just now, only to have an inventory error kick it out instead of the checkout finishing.
spindashing
Banned
ALMOST had one on Target. Damn damn damn.
BlondeTuna
Member
Target must be listing more on the hour.
perfectchaos007
Member
So every hour at the top of the hour, Target opens up preorders again it seems like?
metalmachine
Member
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
you've been here long enough to know some of the characters around here who like to stir shit up. not sure why you assume we don't or are going out of you're way to defend them.
its rather condescending to insist he has a right to be excited while ignoring that we have a right to be frustrated and not "chill".