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SNES Classic Preorder Shitshow Discussion (Please Read Rules in OP)
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So 2 per location and 1 online?
noonespecial
Member
I called my local Gamestop and they won't be getting theirs in until tomorrow at the earliest but they should be getting 20 sometime this week.
JimJamJones
Member
Walmart CS just told me my 8/22 order will ship in the next 48 hours. Hoping they're right.
Sabercrusader
Member
I'm lucky that my girlfriend and I were able to grab 2 from our local Gamestop on launch day. She didn't want it so I sold it to my friend for like, $10 more just to pay for tax and us having to wait for it.
I feel really bad that I missed preorders and still got 2 while some here were lucky enough to get preorders and still haven't gotten a hint of when they might get them. I know it probably doesn't mean much to be honest, but I do sincerely hope you guys get your preorders fulfilled soon.
I feel really bad that I missed preorders and still got 2 while some here were lucky enough to get preorders and still haven't gotten a hint of when they might get them. I know it probably doesn't mean much to be honest, but I do sincerely hope you guys get your preorders fulfilled soon.
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
Oh man this would be great.
That said, that's what they told me two days before release.
Mine was promised to ship last Wednesday, but hoping you are right.
JimJamJones
Member
Well, on a positive note I just checked my bank account and they charged me a 2nd time, but the second one isn't a hold.
Ninja Scooter
Member
Get ready for more garbage bundles.
IamDodongo
Member
I just realized this. Damn
Mine was $112 after all was said and done. No regrets though, the UK SNES looks so much cooler.
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
Better than scalper prices... I guess
Lionheart1827
Member
I was charged a week and a half ago, and it still hasn't shipped. Aug 22nd preorder.
Hopefully you have a better result
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
I just got another pending charge.
This was after my first CCs fraud detection denied them payment because I had been giving pending charges so many times. I had to put in a new one.
ChaosZeroX
Banned
I've called a ton of gamestops around town and they said they should be getting a shipment sometime this week and to keep calling.
Meanwhile my Amazon JP order was returned to Amazon, but there was absolutely nothing possible that they could do about shipping it back to me. 😑😑😑
That sucks. I was worried because no one was home on the first delivery attempt, but they just tried again later the same day.
I've had a bunch of pending charges on the 8/22 order (sometimes 2 at a time)
Not trusting this one until they actually send me a "shipped" email.
BorntoPlay
Member
I still waiting for amazon.jp to process my refund....
Wet Bloodfart
Banned
anyone able to pick one up in person today?
Naked Snake
Member
One of my Amazon.jp orders literally got lost due to "technical warehouse error". My order status still says "Expected by Oct 6" and I haven't been refunded or given a clear answer on what happened yet. This was a pre-order I sold to a GAFer too, so it doubly sucks.
Need to write them a stern email if I don't get an update about it soon.
Amazon dropping the ball east and west of the Pacific.
I planned on getting a Classic at Gamestop but after talking to this Amazon rep Estefany, I'll just wait for my order. After being transferred like 4 times I finally spoke to her.
Not only did I get $30 in credit, she was able to put that towards the product and still keep my place in the queue so that, combined with the credit I had previously, is having me get this thing for pretty much free. I'm not even mad anymore, I'll get it when it ship.
Not only did I get $30 in credit, she was able to put that towards the product and still keep my place in the queue so that, combined with the credit I had previously, is having me get this thing for pretty much free. I'm not even mad anymore, I'll get it when it ship.
That's beautiful. Congrats.
.....ya know, now that I think about it, I should've just asked them to apply the $25 they were going to offer me once it shipped to the order itself. Maybe I'll try to remember to bring that up if I don't have an update by tomorrow.
Do it because initially she said she didn't think it was possible but then she came back and said it's possible. After checking my account, it worked out.
jungomitis
Member
Yeah I just got an updated pending charge as well.
So done with Walmart.
At this point, probably will wait until it is available on Amazon.fr or something - I like that design more anyways
So done with Walmart.
At this point, probably will wait until it is available on Amazon.fr or something - I like that design more anyways
TheContact
Member
got an explanation from the jeff@amazon.com email
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that's awesome. the famicon definitely has a better design but i'm more nostalgic for the american version since that's the one I had as a kid
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that's awesome. the famicon definitely has a better design but i'm more nostalgic for the american version since that's the one I had as a kid
Gave in & sent another email stating "is there any update? I heard orders would be shipping this week based on what others said with their customer service experience. I get part of the problem is with your supplier, but it's been over 10 days & still no update on my item. Also, would it be possible to apply the $25 to my order instead of getting it after the order ships?"
I should be happy that they haven't cancelled the order, but when Best Buy & Walmart had no issues for the most part, it just makes it more annoying when Amazon of all things has this issue, especially after Nintendo was all "we're gonna make more of them so it's easier to get pre-orders" & such.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
Yeah Amazon dropping the ball here is the only bad experience I've had with them but what makes it powerful is the fact that I never have issues ordering products from sites online, this is the first.
I hope they accept your change because honestly they gotta do what they can. I'm still in shock over this whole thing.
D.Lo
Member
You need an Australian one. Nicer box than EU.
Honestly, the fact they offered $25 was nice enough as it was, especially if they apply it to my order which would make it $55 + tax. My main reason I've been so annoyed is I ordered a 2nd one to get for my best friend as a semi-birthday present who REALLY is looking forward to it & this affects him as well, which makes me feel bad I wasn't able to get him one at launch. If it was just for me, I wouldn't feel so frustrated since I've got so much stuff at the moment.
GOD, if this rumored Game Boy Mini happens next year, I really hope this doesn't happen again. It seems the SNES Mini isn't as bad as what happened with the NES Mini, but I don't want to have to deal with this uncertainty & lateness again.
GOD, if this rumored Game Boy Mini happens next year, I really hope this doesn't happen again. It seems the SNES Mini isn't as bad as what happened with the NES Mini, but I don't want to have to deal with this uncertainty & lateness again.
Don't do this to me. My wallet can take it.
Gamestop just called that my previous pre-order can't in today. Any Aussies want to trade? I kid...I think. 😂
Naked Snake
Member
I have three SNES pre-orders with Amazon.com and I didn't contact them about it at all. I know I'm leaving money on the table looking at all the stories of people getting credit for complaining... But I don't feel that sense of entitlement about it.
I guess since I know they keep track of how many times you complain/return products, and if they deem you're overdoing it they can penalize/lock your account, I like to save my grievances/confrontations with Amazon to the times when it's a bigger deal and more important matters... It's just a late preorder in this case, and I already got the thing from Europe anyway. I'm not too bothered by it as long as they deliver eventually.
I guess since I know they keep track of how many times you complain/return products, and if they deem you're overdoing it they can penalize/lock your account, I like to save my grievances/confrontations with Amazon to the times when it's a bigger deal and more important matters... It's just a late preorder in this case, and I already got the thing from Europe anyway. I'm not too bothered by it as long as they deliver eventually.
outunderthestars
Banned
I somehow forgot that i had ordered two from Amazon UK. They canceled one and the other arrived today. At this point I am not even sure I want the thing...
Absolutely understandable. I try to only contact them when it's for something I truly feel like is worth contacting them about (last time I recall emailing them to complain was about a game arriving damaged & had a chunk completely gone from the top of its case) & when I do contact them, I try to be understanding of the situation, i.e. I knew the reason why Zero Time Dilemma pre-orders were late because of the watches being damaged & when contacting them, stated I knew the reason & it was more the fault of their supplier, but just wanted to know if they could ship the game separately, then the watch later.
I wasn't even expecting any credit/compensation upon first contacting them, let alone it would be a whopping $25, all I really want is just an update on when it could possibly ship. At the very least, they were able to calm my fears that my pre-order was in this limbo of "will it be fulfilled or cancelled". My first priority is making sure the order happens or just letting them know "hey, please be more careful when mailing me stuff."
NyMartin90
Member
I ordered from Walmart on 8/22. It said I would get it on 10/5 on 10/4 I got an email saying its backordered.
Should I be scared gaf?
They also keep checking my card by putting pending charges.
Should I be scared gaf?
They also keep checking my card by putting pending charges.
noonespecial
Member
So thinkgeek will have SNES classics on sale on 10/11 (online). Looks like they should have at least the regular edition and not just bundles.
Anyone know when thinkgeek typically adds new items to their website? Is it 12AM Eastern or some ackward time like 4AM? I would like to be able to catch this before all the scalper bots steal all of the stock.
Anyone know when thinkgeek typically adds new items to their website? Is it 12AM Eastern or some ackward time like 4AM? I would like to be able to catch this before all the scalper bots steal all of the stock.