The One And Only Star Wars Pre-Order/Bargain Thread
09-15-04, 10:08 PM
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Originally posted by zak52
When does Amazon usually ship their preorders? I was hoping mine would ship by now.
When does Amazon usually ship their preorders? I was hoping mine would ship by now.
09-16-04, 09:23 AM
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I've been disappointed with Amazon's shipping over the last couple years. Orders arrive in a timely manner, but I rarely receive them before the Fri/Sat AFTER the release date. It doesn't look like they ever ship the orders any earlier than the Mon before the release date. There must be some technical reason why they won't ship them earlier, but they often lose out on business over the B&Ms because of this. I had a couple discounts to bring this order down which is why I went with Amazon this time.
09-16-04, 10:07 AM
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Originally posted by gbub
I've been disappointed with Amazon's shipping over the last couple years. Orders arrive in a timely manner, but I rarely receive them before the Fri/Sat AFTER the release date. It doesn't look like they ever ship the orders any earlier than the Mon before the release date. There must be some technical reason why they won't ship them earlier, but they often lose out on business over the B&Ms because of this. I had a couple discounts to bring this order down which is why I went with Amazon this time.
I've been disappointed with Amazon's shipping over the last couple years. Orders arrive in a timely manner, but I rarely receive them before the Fri/Sat AFTER the release date. It doesn't look like they ever ship the orders any earlier than the Mon before the release date. There must be some technical reason why they won't ship them earlier, but they often lose out on business over the B&Ms because of this. I had a couple discounts to bring this order down which is why I went with Amazon this time.
09-16-04, 10:22 AM
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CompUSA will just have it for $39.99 out the door with no bonus items. They should also be having Star Wars Battlefront PC, in case anyone is interested, for $49.99
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09-16-04, 11:18 AM
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I'm not sure if this has been discussed already but another option is to try Deep Discount DVD's "Guaranteed Lowest Total Price" policy.
I emailed them the details on the Coconuts' deal about a month ago and they offered me the set for just under $35 shipped. They couldn't totally match Coconuts' $30 total since they don't match competitors coupons. (So the 10% Coconuts' discount was not matched.)
But this was a nice price if you'd rather not deal with a rebate. (And you might have to add a few bucks to the Coconuts deal for state sales tax.)
This may be a YMMV type of thing but it doesn't hurt to try.
Bob
I emailed them the details on the Coconuts' deal about a month ago and they offered me the set for just under $35 shipped. They couldn't totally match Coconuts' $30 total since they don't match competitors coupons. (So the 10% Coconuts' discount was not matched.)
But this was a nice price if you'd rather not deal with a rebate. (And you might have to add a few bucks to the Coconuts deal for state sales tax.)
This may be a YMMV type of thing but it doesn't hurt to try.
Bob
09-16-04, 11:45 AM
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Originally posted by gbub
I had a couple discounts to bring this order down which is why I went with Amazon this time.
I had a couple discounts to bring this order down which is why I went with Amazon this time.
09-16-04, 11:47 AM
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Originally posted by jimbo99
mine has shipped yesterday from DDD - $33 shipped
mine has shipped yesterday from DDD - $33 shipped
Alias 3 shipped on the Tuesday prior and arrived a week later on release day from DDD. I'm hoping the same will hold true for SW.
09-16-04, 11:58 AM
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I'm wondering if it's just because they don't want people receiving them before the release date.
Oh well, better stop before I get yelled at to take it to the store forum.
09-16-04, 07:06 PM
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Originally posted by gbub
I'm assuming that's the reason, but considering they already "estimate" the delivery date, why can't they ship it that many days earlier? I'm bewildered by what impact receiving any title early has on anything so why can't they make a better effort to get it to me on time?
I'm assuming that's the reason, but considering they already "estimate" the delivery date, why can't they ship it that many days earlier? I'm bewildered by what impact receiving any title early has on anything so why can't they make a better effort to get it to me on time?
sitting in their back room, they aren't allowed to. All these retailers probably have to sign an agreement stating they won't break street dates. This is probably done in order to make it fair for all retailers.
If you want to get it on Tuesday, then get it local, otherwise, be happy you (possibly) saved a couple of dollars and hopefully you will get it sometime the same week.
09-16-04, 07:13 PM
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Originally posted by gbub
I'm assuming that's the reason, but considering they already "estimate" the delivery date, why can't they ship it that many days earlier? I'm bewildered by what impact receiving any title early has on anything so why can't they make a better effort to get it to me on time?
Oh well, better stop before I get yelled at to take it to the store forum.
I'm assuming that's the reason, but considering they already "estimate" the delivery date, why can't they ship it that many days earlier? I'm bewildered by what impact receiving any title early has on anything so why can't they make a better effort to get it to me on time?
Oh well, better stop before I get yelled at to take it to the store forum.
09-17-04, 12:07 AM
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I had a meeting scheduled for 9/21 and when I saw the conflict, I asked and had the meeting moved back a week to allow for an uninterrupted Star Wars wallow and now it appears Amazon is gonna screw it all up AND prolly lose my STL discount to boot.
Show of hands: Who else will be buying it from Beast Buy on Tuesday and returning the Amazon copy to BB when it arrives.
Show of hands: Who else will be buying it from Beast Buy on Tuesday and returning the Amazon copy to BB when it arrives.
09-17-04, 08:30 AM
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"mine has shipped yesterday from DDD - $33 shipped"
Jimbo, how did you get it for $33 shipped from DDD?
"mine has shipped yesterday from DDD - $33 shipped"
Jimbo, how did you get it for $33 shipped from DDD?
09-17-04, 09:02 AM
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And just to elaborate on what steebo777 wrote, the DDD 20% Off deal was a bit of a price mistake. The 20% Off codes were somehow leaked early and people were able to use it on pre-orders. When the official 20% Off sale started, DDD excluded pre-order titles like the SW Trilogy. DDD, to their credit, honored the price mistake for many buyers.
But you might be able to get close to the $33 price with DDD's using their "Lowest Total Price Guarantee". That's what I did about a month ago and my total price was just under $35. My set shipped on 9/13.
See my thread a few posts above for more info.
Bob
But you might be able to get close to the $33 price with DDD's using their "Lowest Total Price Guarantee". That's what I did about a month ago and my total price was just under $35. My set shipped on 9/13.
See my thread a few posts above for more info.
Bob
Originally posted by Todd Fredericks
"mine has shipped yesterday from DDD - $33 shipped"
Jimbo, how did you get it for $33 shipped from DDD?
"mine has shipped yesterday from DDD - $33 shipped"
Jimbo, how did you get it for $33 shipped from DDD?
09-17-04, 09:18 AM
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Stores can get in big trouble for breaking release dates.
Where ARE the B&M prices this week? Is it safe to say it's not going to be any cheaper than $35?
