Reluctant-Hero
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Is it just me, or has Amazon US's gaming shipping and handling really gone crap over the last 12 to 18 months?
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SNES Classic Preorder Shitshow Discussion (Please Read Rules in OP)
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Tevious
Member
I just got this email statement from Best Buy:
"Limited quantities of the SNES Classic Edition* will be available in all stores on Friday, 9/29. They will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis and tickets will be handed out starting at 7 a.m. local time if customers line up prior to stores opening."
"Limited quantities of the SNES Classic Edition* will be available in all stores on Friday, 9/29. They will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis and tickets will be handed out starting at 7 a.m. local time if customers line up prior to stores opening."
outunderthestars
Banned
Yep. I called two stores and both confirmed. One has over 100 units for walk ups, one said "we have a bunch"
Gone by the time I get off work.
TheInternetNomad
Member
Any news of Canadian midnight launches ?(Toronto)
Make sure there aren't any spaces at the start or end of the SKU from copying+pasting.
Schucky Ducky
Banned
Does this mean that once I get a ticket, I can leave and come back when they open at 10 am?
TheUzukiLives
Banned
Got the message a few hours ago that Amazon UK sent it out. Granted it won't get here until mid October, but now I don't have to deal with Midnight Rushes. Looks like little Timmy will be able to see Snes Mini and his Grandmother this Christmas.
Same. This fucking suuuuuuuuuuuuuucks.
Most likely. That how it work with the NES when I camp out at best buy.
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
Ooh, good point. Didn't think of that.
But Wal-Mart didn't do in-store preorders, did they? Should be good for walk-in stock.
These are the links you're using?
http://brickseek.com/target-inventory-checker?sku=207-29-7001
http://brickseek.com/walmart-inventory-checker?sku=741659089
And you input your zip?
I've heard 1-2 maximum.
No, they didn't - but Walmart.com did preorders and I wasn't sure if people could select in store pickup for those, and as such if the listed units could include those.
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
Schucky Ducky
Banned
Awesome, thanks! I think my plan of attack will be Walmart tonight and see if I'm lucky enough to get one there, then Best Buy tomorrow bright and early to get a ticket, and if Walmart was a no go, go wait in line at Target after I get my ticket and hope that getting there 1 hour before they open will still get me a decent place in line.
Well, to be fair, I was planning on selling them to my close friends at a 150% markup.
SimpleCRIPPLE
Member
Keep in mind, when i lined up at Best Buy for the NES Classic, they said tickets will be given out at 7am, but people started linking up around 4am. I got there at 530am and got the 2nd to last ticket when they were finally handed out at 7am,
That being said, it sounds like initial batch will be much larger this time around, so getting there later may have better results.
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Deleted member 144138
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Amazon.de shipped my order
Purchase of the year for sure
Purchase of the year for sure
If anyone is interested, I escalated to Amazon's fourth tier of customer service and "Diksha" doesn't have a goddamned clue and has no way to ask anyone anything.
My assumption is that Amazon US and Nintendo have a beef over prices or something and aren't cooperating. Obviously Amazon UK is fine. But my rage is really pointed at those two companies for not explaining what the problem is.
My assumption is that Amazon US and Nintendo have a beef over prices or something and aren't cooperating. Obviously Amazon UK is fine. But my rage is really pointed at those two companies for not explaining what the problem is.
Schucky Ducky
Banned
Yeah I shouldn't have a problem getting there that early. I'll bring my switch to keep me busy
Greedings
Member
Mine too. Should be here tomorrow. No fuss whatsoever.
I just got off the phone with Bezos.
We discussed several topics ranging from Whole Foods to Prime Day. He confided to me the delay in shipment of the Mini SNES was caused by Global Warming and pro athletes that continue to kneel during the national anthem.
I think he's lying to me.
We discussed several topics ranging from Whole Foods to Prime Day. He confided to me the delay in shipment of the Mini SNES was caused by Global Warming and pro athletes that continue to kneel during the national anthem.
I think he's lying to me.
thehellofitall
Member
Why did I pre-order with GAME?
Why don't I learn?
Why don't I learn?
If you nab a ticket during the 7am giveout from Best Buy, does that mean you can pick it up anytime later that day, like in the afternoon?
Also, is Best Buy the only store doing a ticketing system? I think I may have better odds if Target and Wal-Mart just do a first come, first serve.
Also, is Best Buy the only store doing a ticketing system? I think I may have better odds if Target and Wal-Mart just do a first come, first serve.
outunderthestars
Banned
My target says they will issue tickets 15 minutes before opening. strict one system per person limit.
See? Even though mine is coming today. I'm tempted to try my luck and see if I can get one.
thiscoldblack
Unconfirmed Member
I'm just going to show up at Walmart during the morning and grab one. I feel bad for those who pre-ordered and getting it delivered a week later.
matrixman92
Member
My Best Buy order just shipped, gonna go ahead and cancel my Walmart one
IMACOMPUTA
Member
I was told that you have to stay in line after getting your ticket.
I wouldn't get mad at Amazon tech support agents for any of this, they aren't told shit and they're just trying to help with what super-limited information they have.
I would much rather they say "I don't know" instead of "Your order is definitely coming on time" only to find out a day later that it got delayed, which has happened to me with Amazon before
I would much rather they say "I don't know" instead of "Your order is definitely coming on time" only to find out a day later that it got delayed, which has happened to me with Amazon before
LegalEagleMike
Member
i guess it depends on the store, I went to a launch at best buy before where they handed out tickets. Everyone who had a ticket was sitting in their car and came out when the store opened
pissed off a few people who thought they were at the front of the line
Lakerchick4life
Member
My order from Best Buy is at the post office hopefully it will be delivered today..if anyone lives in the LA area the Target on Rodeo Road and La Cienaga is going to have 196 of these according to brick seek
Just called my 24-hour Walmart (Baltimore suburb) and they also confirmed, after a long, annoyed silence, that they will have them available at midnight with no special process. No line, no tickets.
They have 25 according to Brickseek and there are several other open-at-6 Walmarts in the area with 30 to 50 so I am hoping something works out. Fingers crossed.
They have 25 according to Brickseek and there are several other open-at-6 Walmarts in the area with 30 to 50 so I am hoping something works out. Fingers crossed.
