FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
loool
this is rigged. All in line with my theory that gamestop "sold" them a good deal of their stock so that they can bundle it, add nonsense to it, and overcharge easily.
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SNES Classic Preorder Shitshow Discussion (Please Read Rules in OP)
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loool
this is rigged. All in line with my theory that gamestop "sold" them a good deal of their stock so that they can bundle it, add nonsense to it, and overcharge easily.
That's why I always keep records of these chats, to hold them accountable
whatevermort
Member
Depends on your shipping. They charge on dispatch. Prime? They'll charge on Wednesday.
sotojuan
Member
Yeah Gamestop already has them but they will "ship" it to TG then TG puts in boxes with dumb stuff then send it to me.
I'll try to get one on release date but meh, at least I'm getting it sooner or later.
Yeah, I have Prime, so it should be okay.
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
If its amazon US then I think everyone is still like that. So I guess its normal.
Merchandise
Member
FINE!
Canceled one. Now have one for me and one for whatever.
Damn peer pressure.
Canceled one. Now have one for me and one for whatever.
Damn peer pressure.
You canceled an order?
Naked Snake
Member
Who pressured you?
Merchandise
Member
I was trying to make a funny. Considering how common it seems they're going to be, I felt like I didn't need to have an extra "just in case" so I canceled one. Sorry, everyone.
Agent_Carnage
Member
Has anyone called or asked the people that work at Gamestop to see when they are opening? Are they having a Midnight release for this?
That's not how it works
Rodney McKay
Member
Is Gamestop doing any midnight releases for those with preorders?
I managed to get a preorder at my local store, but I still worry about the possibility of them not getting enough right away (that almost happened with my Nintendo Wii preorder which I stayed out all night to get).
I managed to get a preorder at my local store, but I still worry about the possibility of them not getting enough right away (that almost happened with my Nintendo Wii preorder which I stayed out all night to get).
Ok just got an email from walmart saying they had trouble charging my payment method. I go to the order page to update the payment method, but every credit card I use it says "there was a problem with this card".
Anyone else get that? These cards are definitely fine since I use them everyday elsewhere.
Anyone else get that? These cards are definitely fine since I use them everyday elsewhere.
Hmm have 2 preordered from Target, 1 backordered and 1 prepping for shipping.
I did pick up an Amazon.co.uk order as well, but that'll be more expensive and the UK version....
At this point I guess I should cancel my Amazon.co.uk order? That won't be easy to return if I get too many?
I did pick up an Amazon.co.uk order as well, but that'll be more expensive and the UK version....
At this point I guess I should cancel my Amazon.co.uk order? That won't be easy to return if I get too many?
devon the dude
Member
Anyone elses target order say it is backordered? I ordered the first day orders went up
Myself and others reporting some orders say that, others say preparing for shipping.... guess it depends when you got in on the first day?
Naked Snake
Member
Yeah you'll have to pay for return shipping to UK if you want to return it. Amazon will cover the return shipping if the product is faulty.
Palom
Member
Late response, but here's the original US one. Sorry, the camera on my phone is terrible.
Link to the Past was still referred to as "Zelda III".
BorntoPlay
Member
i have one preorder from amazon.jp and another from amazon.it... but what i want is an american version.....
My Gamestop said no midnight release for it. I asked them in store couple days ago.
Metalstrike
Member
Yes, I am getting that error as well. I'll give it a few hours and try again. Something is definitely screwy with their site.
Tabasco
Member
For anyone that has a pre-order from Amazon:
I spoke with a rep today about when exactly it would arrive and they told me I would receive it by October 11th.
It could be possible that my pre-order in particular isn't from the first batch they are receiving, but I hope that isn't the case.
The rep did tell me that once they receive their shipment in that they'll start sending them out to the buyers ASAP.
Quite a bummer if I'm not getting mine on launch day, but to be honest, it's better than waiting in line.
I spoke with a rep today about when exactly it would arrive and they told me I would receive it by October 11th.
It could be possible that my pre-order in particular isn't from the first batch they are receiving, but I hope that isn't the case.
The rep did tell me that once they receive their shipment in that they'll start sending them out to the buyers ASAP.
Quite a bummer if I'm not getting mine on launch day, but to be honest, it's better than waiting in line.
There is definitely something screwy with the Walmart site, and the only remedy is to call their tech support and make them stop (unnecessarily) flagging your card.
Agent_Carnage
Member
Same as Nintendo said they will be making these into 2018 will put a damper on the scalpers..... Hopefuly
Agent_Carnage
Member
Is your Gamestop in a bigger city or smaller one? I could see GS in bigger cities having Midnight launches.
Naked Snake
Member
ThinkGeek shook
sotojuan
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Earthbound64
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Granted, I have a few people that I've said I'll be giving these to, and I want to make sure I do my best to follow through on those as well.
But, not particularly worried, no.
via Wario
Target will have a minimum of 20 Classics per store
https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/911785945464061952
Target will have a minimum of 20 Classics per store
https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/911785945464061952
sotojuan
Member
Thanks. Hoping I can get one if I go when Target opens so I can cancel/return my Thinkgeek bundle.
Naked Snake
Member
It's in response to all the posts like these:
They must have felt great about selling out all those bundles, but looks like a lot of people are cancelling them after reports of Nintendo shipping more stock, so I'm guessing they can't be happy about that. Just as resellers on eBay had a rude awakening recently with the prices plummeting.
SecondCitySaint
Member
Cancelled my Amazon UK order. Hope the Queen is able to get one now.
Cheers to UKGaf
Cheers to UKGaf
70,000 size.
Well going from tune of 60-300 per store down to minimum of 20 per store, I don't think it will be so readily available. It will still sell out and people will scalp. It just won't be as dire as NES classic, i.e., you won't have to pay $200+ for it on eBay, probably more like $140-150.
A midnight for something they might not be getting many units for could be very troublesome.
My GS said the same thing as the others today:
No midnight- first come, first serve when they open.
They're also going to post the number of units they're getting outside the night before so they dont get a dozen people hanging out all night to get one when they know they'll only be getting 8 (or however many)
I've been chatting with the employees on and off about it- they really just seem to want to avoid fistfights around the store
SHITSHOW
Lasthope106
Member
What is the difference between Amazon Global Standard and Amazon Global expedited?
sotojuan
Member
Ah I see. I'm still keeping my preorder from them unless I get one Friday. 20-30 units for my local Target may sounds fine for a suburb but not a huge city. Ditto for Gamestop.
Good thing Thinkgeek is probably shipping their bundles late - more time to cancel order in case I snag one from a store on Friday.
Naked Snake
Member
Expedited is faster.
I think speed goes like this: Standard < Priority < Expedited.