So how bad is the Switch stock situation?

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thatJohann said:
NYC Gaf

Not sure if this is the right place to post this but I'm planning on returning my Grey Nintendo Switch to Best Buy this afternoon. I only used it for an hour, but Best Buy will mark it as open and send it to be destroyed.

If anyone in NYC wants to buy it off me, send me a PM. Otherwise, I'll return to Best Buy this afternoon.
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Hey, if it's still available. Let me know.
 
Just noticed that walmart no longer has the standalone switch web pages.

it was only a matter of time before they joined Amazon and gamestop's party. locking switches behind prime now cities, and certain stores forcing bundles.
 
Got a Walmart order placed, I'll be able to pick it up on wednesday. Had to bundle Just Dance with it, but 10 dollars is a lot better than GameStop's ridiculous bundles, and I'll probably trade it in for credit towards Zelda anyways. It's nice to know that this is finally over...

unless they don't ship it but :v
 
Finally a Neon! Just ordered it with the amfilm screen protector. Now gotta get Zelda and some Amiibo from Best Buy for that sweet Gamer's Club discount.
 
Didn't get a text notification so thanks for the heads up! Paid $302 with one day shipping!

So glad I ignored all the gray restocks

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Winterblink said:
Really, a POTUS comparison? Come on now. First:

I'm not blaming the woman who bought the last one, like someone else suggested. I don't think I'm more important than that person, and I never suggested that I was.



I called that particular store because it was on my way home, so I didn't sit around calling until I reached a store with stock THEN headed out, or something. My point was that I asked the guy straight up if it was even worth my while to stop at that store given how much stock he has (their site never says numbers and neither do the employees when asked), so I'm relying on an honest answer from the guy on the phone.


Some context might help for those jumping onto the pile-on here. EB Games in my area has always been a terrible experience. Just as an example, they straight up sold a preordered item I had to someone who walked in waving cash some years back, after calling me to my item was ready to pick up (others I know had similar issues). It's been a long time since I bothered giving them any attention when it came to gaming, but I figured I'd give them another chance here. Since they keep stock information so close to their chests you rely on honest answers from whoever picks up the phone.

That's why I'm frustrated.

The thing is there's literally no way in my area to order/reserve/etc. a Switch in my area. Amazon.ca's out, Bestbuy.ca has locked off the reserve and store stock indicators for this area, as has EBGames. And for the record, it's not like I gave the kid at the store or the lady a hard time or anything of the sort; we both sort of "welp!"ed about it and moved on.
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But you were angry. Too angry over a game console.

Stop dealing with them and honestly you know yourself they have no idea if they will sell out or not before you get there. You called, you went and it was gone. It seems pretty cut and dry.

I can definitely understand not being happy for losing preorders. It happens and they also gave away or kept my ce demon souls. I just don't go there or stopped for the most part. Only went there for le they have exclusively primarily in or around 2000.

Yeah you don't blame the woman, but at the time you likely did.

Here in china I assume switches are available. Nes classics always were atleast when most the world wasn't.

I'm interested in one, just no money to get one at all
 
Hamhock said:
Could you let me know which target that is? I might try driving out there tonight since I still can't find the console anywhere near me.
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The one at 35W and N. Tarrant. I haven't been there for a couple days, but the site still shows stock. Best Buy at Alliance had stock a couple nights ago.
 
thatJohann said:
NYC Gaf

Not sure if this is the right place to post this but I'm planning on returning my Grey Nintendo Switch to Best Buy this afternoon. I only used it for an hour, but Best Buy will mark it as open and send it to be destroyed.

If anyone in NYC wants to buy it off me, send me a PM. Otherwise, I'll return to Best Buy this afternoon.
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You have two? I swore I read you had one from Nintendo NYC. Gaf will buy that quick. If you turn it in Best Buy, I think Best Buy will return it to Nintendo or sell it used.
 
Jesus, I just watched scalping happen in real time.

Amazon Prime just sold out of neon consoles and the number of new/used consoles from other sellers for outrageous prices immediately skyrocketed after a refresh. That turn-around time.

Edit: For those that don't want to miss out, the grey's are now in stock at Amazon again- Prime only.
 
For those that scored on Amazon, double check your Shipping, last week when it came back I stock I nabbed one and was able to select same day shipping, had it in my hands 6hrs later
 
Woo, got 1-Day Shipping on the Amazon offer, no bundle required. If it actually gets here tomorrow, I'm gonna cancel the Walmart order.

Feels good to actually be online in time to order this stuff for once!
 
amazon must have gotten a big supply. it's been available for a decent chunk of time now (compared to previous times). wish i could pull the trigger and buy one but i need to be money smart
 
Gotta love One-Click ordering. Was able to score a gray unit. Was planning on waiting in line at a local store this Sunday morning to get my GFs employee discount. I might still do that and then sell the Amazon unit at cost here on GAF.

Good luck to everyone!
 
Holy shit at that amazon and switch restock uptime

best buy's website took a shit in under a minute. Though that is probably what happens when you publicly announce what time you are opening up orders
 
Grabbed the grey off Amazon. Really wanted the neon one but I'm losing my patience with this system's restock situation. Prob will spray paint my joycons a diff color anyway. Says delivery for the 4th even tho 2 day free shipping lol watevs.
 
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