Official "I'm camping Best Buy/Walmart/ect for PS3/Wii" Thread
11-18-06, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Tarantino
Deftones...
The FBI interrogations were over bundle packaging...forcing consumers to buy fixed bundles...basically, a lot of managers at stores were coming out to the lines and saying, 'if you're not prepared to spend $1,000, leave'. Something like that. My store was in the clear because we had proof that some people had bought just the system and nothing else if they chose. It was bullshit and completely confusing to me as well.
= J
The FBI interrogations were over bundle packaging...forcing consumers to buy fixed bundles...basically, a lot of managers at stores were coming out to the lines and saying, 'if you're not prepared to spend $1,000, leave'. Something like that. My store was in the clear because we had proof that some people had bought just the system and nothing else if they chose. It was bullshit and completely confusing to me as well.
= J
11-18-06, 10:48 AM
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A tru by me is selling them at midnight. This afternoon I'm going to drive by, if there's a line I'm not even going to bother. If it doesn't look bad I'll show up around 11 to try to get one. Around here though I'm sure there will be a big line. Oh well, I have guitar hero 2 to occupy my time for a couple weeks.
11-18-06, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by silentbob007
I'm kind of shocked that people are camping for Wii ... I figured that with the number of consoles, one could be acquired by simply standing in line for a few hours (or showing up in store at opening).
That is EXACTLY what I thought as well.
11-18-06, 11:12 AM
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Well, I made the rounds of the closest retailers that will have Wii's. I don't think picking one up will be a problem.
Wal-Mart=60
Target=30
Best Buy=25
Circuit City=20-25
I already picked up Monkey Ball w/ $5 coupon at Best Buy. I'm going to probably hit Target in the AM so I can take advantage of the 10% off and $20 gift card deal. If not, I'll head across the street to Wal-Mart.
I plan on picking up the console, extra controller set and probably Zelda (it will be my first ever Zelda game believe it or not!).
There were 3 people already camped out at Best Buy, I don't even think they knew they could already pick up the games they might want.
Wal-Mart=60
Target=30
Best Buy=25
Circuit City=20-25
I already picked up Monkey Ball w/ $5 coupon at Best Buy. I'm going to probably hit Target in the AM so I can take advantage of the 10% off and $20 gift card deal. If not, I'll head across the street to Wal-Mart.
I plan on picking up the console, extra controller set and probably Zelda (it will be my first ever Zelda game believe it or not!).
There were 3 people already camped out at Best Buy, I don't even think they knew they could already pick up the games they might want.
11-18-06, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by kdubby
I still don't see where that guy getting pushed into the flag pole at the Wal-Mart is funny.
11-18-06, 02:14 PM
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11-18-06, 02:54 PM
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Went to target and best buy. Best buy had one guy target and circuit city had zero. The guy at best buy had a tent and all alone. I think he was over doing it.
Best buy also had a wii launch guide with some coupons in it. Don't remember all, one was 5 dollars off monkey ball and the other free zelda guide with purchase of zelda and excite truck.
Best buy also had a wii launch guide with some coupons in it. Don't remember all, one was 5 dollars off monkey ball and the other free zelda guide with purchase of zelda and excite truck.
11-18-06, 03:50 PM
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11-18-06, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
I forgot you are from here too. I had thought about Meijer, but was thinking about Wal-Mart because I didn't want to chance a raffle. Maybe I'll see you up there?
11-18-06, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by lukewarmwater
Went to target and best buy. Best buy had one guy target and circuit city had zero. The guy at best buy had a tent and all alone. I think he was over doing it.
Best buy also had a wii launch guide with some coupons in it. Don't remember all, one was 5 dollars off monkey ball and the other free zelda guide with purchase of zelda and excite truck.
Best buy also had a wii launch guide with some coupons in it. Don't remember all, one was 5 dollars off monkey ball and the other free zelda guide with purchase of zelda and excite truck.
$5 off Elebits
$5 off Super Monky Ball
FREE Zelda strategy guide when you buy Zelda and Excite Truck
11-18-06, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
11-18-06, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
No wonder no one is interested in his store. They got 7 and held the raffle yesterday. So who would be interested in going somewhere you have zero chance of scoring one? What a moron.
11-18-06, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Demontooth
What a douchebag. We originally were thinking about the Wal-Mart in Fern Creek so I guess we will go back to Plan A. I guess I need to quit being lazy and call around.
The no raffle thing bugs me. So it boils down to people without jobs and/or family obligations are the only people that can get a system on launch.
Post if you call a few.
11-18-06, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Looks like we might be screwed I called Hurstbourne, Fern Creek & Bashford and all were getting 20 and they all said there were 50 people in line. First come first serve, no raffles.
The no raffle thing bugs me. So it boils down to people without jobs and/or family obligations are the only people that can get a system on launch.
Post if you call a few.
The no raffle thing bugs me. So it boils down to people without jobs and/or family obligations are the only people that can get a system on launch.
Post if you call a few.
Hillview has already handed out the vouchers
Dixie has 22 and 100 people in line
11-18-06, 05:26 PM
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I have called every Wal-Mart in the phone book. Looks like they are out.
Wal-Mart
Valley Station - 22
Hurstbourne -20
Lagrange -20
Okalona -20
Bashford - 20
Cedar Springs -20
Diann Marie Rd -20
Outer Loop -20
Standiford Plaza - 29
Meijer
Preston Hwy - 7
Dixie - 7
Towne Center - 7
Hurstbourne - 7
And all had at least 10 more people in line than systems they have for sale. Not looking good. I'm going to head out and scope out some Targets and Kmarts here in a bit.
Wal-Mart
Valley Station - 22
Hurstbourne -20
Lagrange -20
Okalona -20
Bashford - 20
Cedar Springs -20
Diann Marie Rd -20
Outer Loop -20
Standiford Plaza - 29
Meijer
Preston Hwy - 7
Dixie - 7
Towne Center - 7
Hurstbourne - 7
And all had at least 10 more people in line than systems they have for sale. Not looking good. I'm going to head out and scope out some Targets and Kmarts here in a bit.
11-18-06, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
I have called every Wal-Mart in the phone book. Looks like they are out.
Wal-Mart
Valley Station - 22
Hurstbourne -20
Lagrange -20
Okalona -20
Bashford - 20
Cedar Springs -20
Diann Marie Rd -20
Outer Loop -20
Standiford Plaza - 29
Meijer
Preston Hwy - 7
Dixie - 7
Towne Center - 7
Hurstbourne - 7
And all had at least 10 more people in line than systems they have for sale. Not looking good. I'm going to head out and scope out some Targets and Kmarts here in a bit.
Wal-Mart
Valley Station - 22
Hurstbourne -20
Lagrange -20
Okalona -20
Bashford - 20
Cedar Springs -20
Diann Marie Rd -20
Outer Loop -20
Standiford Plaza - 29
Meijer
Preston Hwy - 7
Dixie - 7
Towne Center - 7
Hurstbourne - 7
And all had at least 10 more people in line than systems they have for sale. Not looking good. I'm going to head out and scope out some Targets and Kmarts here in a bit.
The TRU on Outer Loop say they aren't getting any extra.
Last edited by Demontooth; 11-18-06 at 05:33 PM.
11-18-06, 05:39 PM
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Wow. I went by 3 shopping centers and a few Walmarts today looking for a 360, some
stuff for it, as well as items to feed my Star Wars habit and the only store I saw that
had anyone waiting for the Wii was the Circuit City in Nashua NH (which had 2 people,
a guy and his girlfriend, for the 40 units they said they had). I even joked with the
Salvation Army woman out front of one of the Walmarts asking her how long she'd
been there waiting for the Wii.
stuff for it, as well as items to feed my Star Wars habit and the only store I saw that
had anyone waiting for the Wii was the Circuit City in Nashua NH (which had 2 people,
a guy and his girlfriend, for the 40 units they said they had). I even joked with the
Salvation Army woman out front of one of the Walmarts asking her how long she'd
been there waiting for the Wii.
Last edited by Brooklyn; 11-18-06 at 05:42 PM.
11-18-06, 05:53 PM
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Demon, are you up for camping out tonight? Want a line buddy? Looks like Target is the place to hit. The rumored numbers online seem pretty close to what the CSRs are telling me they have in stock. Also appears as if all but Dixie Hwy only have a dozen or less people in line.
I didn't really want to camp, but it's looking like it is the only option at this point.
If you want to hit somewhere together, email me at twilightzonemailbox @ yahoo.com in the next few minutes and I can shoot you my cell number and we can hook up.
I didn't really want to camp, but it's looking like it is the only option at this point.
If you want to hit somewhere together, email me at twilightzonemailbox @ yahoo.com in the next few minutes and I can shoot you my cell number and we can hook up.
11-18-06, 06:03 PM
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Some more info:
Kmart
Taylorsville - 4
Circuit City
Shelbyville - 24 (only a couple people in line)
Outer Loop - no answer
CompUSA
Hurstbourne - Have some but wouldn't give an amount
Kmart
Taylorsville - 4
Circuit City
Shelbyville - 24 (only a couple people in line)
Outer Loop - no answer
CompUSA
Hurstbourne - Have some but wouldn't give an amount
11-18-06, 06:41 PM
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sorry Michael, we left to go eat at TX Roadhouse. we are going to check out the target and sears on outer loop when we leave here. I don't think (for us) its worth it to camp out. I love my warm bed too much.