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[The Outsider]

if it's actually there tomorrow I'll see if they'll let me return it and rebuy with GCU, otherwise no worries if not

Yep, I just pulled the trigger too and am hoping I'll be able to do this tomorrow.

 

[B.K.]

I got one for in store pick up. It says it will be ready at 10:45am tomorrow, but I won't be able to make it to Best Buy until Saturday. I hope it works.

 

[sorakirosaki]

I just missed it. I couldn't remember my Ebay password to log on through my tablet. By the time I logged on to my PC and checked to make sure it was legit, it was sold out. :/

nvm failed

 

[Ephemeris]

Did store pickup

 

[zulux21]

if it's actually there tomorrow I'll see if they'll let me return it and rebuy with GCU, otherwise no worries if not

they should allow you to do that as that is the procedure they use for online orders you made before you had GCU that release after you got GCU.

 

[chaosblade]

I got one for in store pick up. It says it will be ready at 10:45am tomorrow, but I won't be able to make it to Best Buy until Saturday. I hope it works.

I don't know what their holding policy is, but it might not be a bad idea to call them and let them know you will pick it up Saturday. Since some people have said they have sold things that were supposed to be held for pickup.

 

[microdot]

What are the chances we can apply GCU discount after I pick this up?

 

[//ARCANUM]

i'm still super suspicious of this. it's still saying all my local stores have it in stock. STILL. very very suspect.

 

[johnsmith]

These are selling like crazy. There's no way we aren't in for dissapointment.

 

[LiK]

What are the chances we can apply GCU discount after I pick this up?

They should apply it cuz you're a member. Not sure how they can refuse.

 

[RomanticHeroX]

I have no idea if I picked store pick-up or not. Is there a way to check after the order is placed?

 

[Tevos]

That ebay link is still going strong.

They can fucking sell them on ebay with free in store pickup but they can't ship mine yet?

What the shit.

 

[LiK]

I feel like they're overselling them. Mass cancellations incoming.

 

[Soyongdori]

This is why I never buy shit from gamestop. Slow shipping, takes 4-5 days, plus shipping fee. Who in the right mind would happily buy from gamestop? Never again.

 

[The Outsider]

That ebay link is still going strong.

They can fucking sell them on ebay with free in store pickup but they can't ship mine yet?

What the shit.

There's some definite fuckery going on here.

Just realized I paid with PayPal. Not sure how that would affect getting the GCU discount applied in store.

 

[zulux21]

What are the chances we can apply GCU discount after I pick this up?

pretty good

Q: If I have already pre-ordered games, will the 20% off be applied to those orders?
A: This will depend on whether you placed these pre-orders in-store or through BestBuy.com

•In-Store:
If you pre-ordered in-store, you will receive the 20% off benefit as long as you are an active Gamers Club Unlocked member when you pick up your pre-order. You will need to ensure your My Best Buy account is added to the purchase when the game is picked up.

•BestBuy.com:
If you pre-ordered on BestBuy.com for either Store Pickup or shipping, we are not able to add this benefit to your existing order. You will need to either cancel and re-do your pre-order or return and repurchase the game once it is fulfilled to get the 20% off. To receive this benefit going forward, you will need to ensure that you are signed in to your BestBuy.com account when you place an order and have your My Best Buy account linked to your BestBuy.com account.

 

[B.K.]

I don't know what their holding policy is, but it might not be a bad idea to call them and let them know you will pick it up Saturday. Since some people have said they have sold things that were supposed to be held for pickup.

I looked it up before I ordered. They're SUPPOSED to hold stuff for eight days before selling it.

 

[//ARCANUM]

That ebay link is still going strong.

They can fucking sell them on ebay with free in store pickup but they can't ship mine yet?

What the shit.

i am fully expecting this to be some sort of mistake.

 

[Velcro Fly]

i'm thinking about buying one on ebay

If I end up with two I can always sell one to a gaffer at cost.

someone in the thread on the best buy forums just said they got a cancellation e-mail

which gives me a really uneasy feeling going in to tomorrow

 

[Basileus777]

Why is bestbuy using ebay? At least this indicates that they aren't having stock issues. Unless it's not legit.

 

[chaosblade]

These are selling like crazy. There's no way we aren't in for dissapointment.

Under page revisions it shows they updated the quantity twice. So one would hope that after two revisions it's correct.

Or someone is trolling the hell out of everyone.

i'm thinking about buying one on ebay

If I end up with two I can always sell one to a gaffer at cost.

someone in the thread on the best buy forums just said they got a cancellation e-mail

which gives me a really uneasy feeling going in to tomorrow

If they are going to cancel the original preorders in favor of selling them on Ebay that would be the biggest bullshit ever. I'd probably stop buying from them regardless of GCU.

 

[Ephemeris]

I still plan to hunt my store in the morning at opening

 

[//ARCANUM]

i'm thinking about buying one on ebay

If I end up with two I can always sell one to a gaffer at cost.

someone in the thread on the best buy forums just said they got a cancellation e-mail

which gives me a really uneasy feeling going in to tomorrow

if you're on the fence, I'd just recommend getting it just in case. worst case if you have an extra sell it at cost and make someone's day like you said

 

[LiK]

Yea, maybe help out anyone who missed if you score a second one.

 

[//ARCANUM]

Yea, maybe help out anyone who missed if you score a second one.

that's my goal. if in store pickup don't fly, hopefully the shipped one will, if that don't fly either, oh well, worth a try

 

[Megawarrior]

i am fully expecting this to be some sort of mistake.

It seems very....suspicious.

 

[Metroidvania]

No way this goes through, but oh man, if it does....

 

[bigzgod]

I highly doubt any of these will be honored, unfortunately. I've had Best Buy on Ebay cancel orders of clearance or low stock items before out of the blue and I expect this won't be any different. Who knows for sure though?

 

[//ARCANUM]

It's not like Best Buy has ever made an online mistake before.

Spoiler

NEVER

 

[microdot]

Canceled after 5 minutes =[

 

[The Outsider]

Canceled after 5 minutes =[

eBay one? I haven't received any cancelation... yet.

 

[//ARCANUM]

Canceled after 5 minutes =[

They've now "sold" 1600. Are there even 1600 in the entire print run? lol

Spoiler

but srsly?

I haven't gotten a cancel yet on either of my 2 orders yet...

 

[WhiteRabbitEXE]

Holy shit, snagged an in-store pre-order for my local store.

This is going to be canceled, isn't it?

 

[microdot]

eBay one? I haven't received any cancelation... yet.

Yeah, for store pickup. It won't let me add another to pickup from a different location.

 

[//ARCANUM]

Yeah, for store pickup. It won't let me add another to pickup from a different location.

i got an email just saying that my store is currently closed and i'll get another email in the AM when it's rdy for pickup

 

[Josh5890]

i'm thinking about buying one on ebay

If I end up with two I can always sell one to a gaffer at cost.

someone in the thread on the best buy forums just said they got a cancellation e-mail

which gives me a really uneasy feeling going in to tomorrow

Please don't tell me this. I don't want THAT email.....

 

[RomanticHeroX]

If I can't get the SE I'm just not buying any of these games. I don't give a shit about the tiny artbook or anything else, but it's ridiculous to make so few copies of the actual entire game on one cart.

 

[The Outsider]

Yeah, for store pickup. It won't let me add another to pickup from a different location.

Gotcha, I imagine we should all expect similar notices very soon.

 

[Lambtron]

FWIW, at the height of amiibo mania I snagged a Lucario from Toys R Us on eBay long after they were sold out of .com/in store preorders. It came through. These retailers must allocate a small amount of stock to eBay, or something? It was like maybe 1,500 that were sold this route tops? There are over 1,000 BBY stores so I assume it's a tiny fraction of their stock?

I dunno. I have hope!

 

[jwhit28]

Wait so these aren't expected to go through?

I just ordered for store pickup from best buy on ebay.

 

[dallow_bg]

Nowinstock said Best Buys actual website had them briefly in stock almost an hour ago.

 

[Velcro Fly]

FWIW, at the height of amiibo mania I snagged a Lucario from Toys R Us on eBay long after they were sold out of .com/in store preorders. It came through. These retailers must allocate a small amount of stock to eBay, or something? It was like maybe 1,500 that were sold this route tops? There are over 1,000 BBY stores so I assume it's a tiny fraction of their stock?

I dunno. I have hope!

I woke up randomly one morning for work, checked GAF, saw that Lucario was up and got one. And this was after a slew of cancellations. Also got a MM3D special edition during those cancellations.

I feel like it might be my fate to have this cancelled on me.

 

[//ARCANUM]

"1,854 sold in 1 hour"

 

[dallow_bg]

"1,854 sold in 1 hour"

http://i.imgur.com/0ZOsPYq.png[/IM][/QUOTE]

Yeah, seems like an error.

 

[chaosblade]

Was revised again. Three times they have adjusted the available quantity now.

 

[Gaspard]

Just ordered one off the eBay page for in-store pickup even though I already have a pre-order at Best Buy itself. Shipping the thing should not be so difficult. :/

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

So they are selling that many on eBay yet they can't even ship that fucking many directly from their own site? I'm smelling some sort of mass cancellation...

 

[zulux21]

hmmm

whatever might as well give it a shot. worst case I get a dupe and ideally I can trade it for the honey and clover anime series (the first part went out of print and is going for $160 now >.<)

 

[//ARCANUM]

Everyone look under your CHAIRS!!!!!!!

You get a Fire Emblem Fates Special Edition! and You get a Fire Emblem Fates Special Edition! and You get a Fire Emblem Fates Special Edition!!!

 

[Miker]

Nowinstock said Best Buys actual website had them briefly in stock almost an hour ago.

I missed this by a few minutes because my phone is on do not disturb after midnight

EDIT:

eBay link is dead on my end!