GameStop selling Wii 'rain check' certificates Dec. 20 & 21
by James Ransom-Wiley 
on Dec 14th 2007 11:29AM
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Posted: Dec 14th 2007 11:33AM (Unverified) said
now we can preorder consoles that are already out?
also what guarantees that they'll hold a wii for you thru january? they're not known as an honest company
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also what guarantees that they'll hold a wii for you thru january? they're not known as an honest company
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 11:38AM (Unverified) said
I just can't fucking believe that Wiis are still that hard to find this year. I have no idea what kind of debaucherous things my wife had to do to get one for me last Christmas.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2007 11:42AM (Unverified) said
And I'm sure that next year will be the same. SSBB, Mario Kart, maybe new colors, and a pice cut, it will be the most wanted console next Christmas too.
To get mine, I had to camp on September, in Toys R Us, at 3 am. The store opened at 11 am. It was and still is an odissey to get a Wii.
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To get mine, I had to camp on September, in Toys R Us, at 3 am. The store opened at 11 am. It was and still is an odissey to get a Wii.
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 12:01PM Gun Barrier said
to get mine all i had to do was walk into toysrus and ask for one. Seriously its like nobody knew about that store.
its in Bruckner Blvd, bronx NY
by the way
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its in Bruckner Blvd, bronx NY
by the way
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 12:22PM (Unverified) said
all I had to do was pre order like a non tard ass when they started taking pre orders. then stroll in the day it came out and pick one up.
Hell, I've had over 6 chances to get one, and have gotten 2 for other people as well. oh boy oh boy. if only I was actually inclined to play it.*
*except mario galaxy, which is one of the best games EVAR.
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Hell, I've had over 6 chances to get one, and have gotten 2 for other people as well. oh boy oh boy. if only I was actually inclined to play it.*
*except mario galaxy, which is one of the best games EVAR.
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 12:57PM John Z said
@bounch: Let me get this straight. You laid down $250+ for a console the minute it was available for pre-order, solely on the PROMISE of a couple games which in hindsight didn't appeal to you at all, and which would not in fact have any game you would enjoy until a full year later? And you're calling those of us who, say, waited to try it for ourselves and for games we wanted to play to come out and get reviewed-- you're calling US 'tards?
Granted, I've had the option to get it a couple of times after launch, too, and I've made use of it EVERY SINGLE TIME. The first for me, the second for a buddy, and the third-- six hours freezing my ass off in front of a best buy two weeks ago-- for my parents. But the difference is, we knew it was going to get used, we knew we wanted it. Whereas you... blew $250 for what, exactly?
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Granted, I've had the option to get it a couple of times after launch, too, and I've made use of it EVERY SINGLE TIME. The first for me, the second for a buddy, and the third-- six hours freezing my ass off in front of a best buy two weeks ago-- for my parents. But the difference is, we knew it was going to get used, we knew we wanted it. Whereas you... blew $250 for what, exactly?
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 1:38PM DWells55 said
They're not impossible to get. If you check different stores and pay attention to Sunday fliers you can scoop one up with a little luck. I've seen them on shelves before; granted, they don't last long, but they are there. I'd rather take my chances trying to find one that way than paying in full for a pseudo-preorder from GameStop.
I got my Wii by showing up an hour early to GameStop the day they took preorders for the Wii before launch. In that situation I don't have a problem with putting a small amount of money down to save myself a bit of trouble and have what I want on launch day. One release day I showed up to Target two hours early and bought another Wii. I sold it on eBay and made enough off it to cover most of the Wii I kept for myself.
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I got my Wii by showing up an hour early to GameStop the day they took preorders for the Wii before launch. In that situation I don't have a problem with putting a small amount of money down to save myself a bit of trouble and have what I want on launch day. One release day I showed up to Target two hours early and bought another Wii. I sold it on eBay and made enough off it to cover most of the Wii I kept for myself.
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 1:59PM SoCoolCurt said
@Johnz
you are making it seem like pre-orders are binding contracts. if you decide you dont want it later than just dont go get it and move the pre-order to something else. i only had to plunk down $50 to pre-order mine, then i just drove pass the masses of campers, walked in the store with my receipt and was at home playing it 20 minutes later. plus there were plenty of reviews everywhere before the thing came out. hell i played one at Game Crazy like two weeks before i bought mine. pre-ordering is the smart thing to do because then you have one guaranteed if you want it and if you decide you dont, you could either not go get it or even sell the pre-order to someone else.
but anyway, back on topic. i hope GameStop handles this rain check like they do their pre-orders because i remember rain-checks when i worked at K-Mart and let me tell you, you better not hold your breathe on that call back from the majority of the people workin there at that time (i did my call backs though!)
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you are making it seem like pre-orders are binding contracts. if you decide you dont want it later than just dont go get it and move the pre-order to something else. i only had to plunk down $50 to pre-order mine, then i just drove pass the masses of campers, walked in the store with my receipt and was at home playing it 20 minutes later. plus there were plenty of reviews everywhere before the thing came out. hell i played one at Game Crazy like two weeks before i bought mine. pre-ordering is the smart thing to do because then you have one guaranteed if you want it and if you decide you dont, you could either not go get it or even sell the pre-order to someone else.
but anyway, back on topic. i hope GameStop handles this rain check like they do their pre-orders because i remember rain-checks when i worked at K-Mart and let me tell you, you better not hold your breathe on that call back from the majority of the people workin there at that time (i did my call backs though!)
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 11:42AM (Unverified) said
I can't imagine explaining that one to your disappointed kids Christmas morning.
"See, this piece of paper means that we will very-definitely-probably get a Wii sometime in the next month..."
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"See, this piece of paper means that we will very-definitely-probably get a Wii sometime in the next month..."
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 11:43AM (Unverified) said
yeah, laaaaamesauce
just get 'em a 360 and halo3
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just get 'em a 360 and halo3
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 11:46AM The Artist Formerly known as Jes said
buy a kid Halo 3
an M-RATED game?
That's great parenting right there
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an M-RATED game?
That's great parenting right there
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 11:48AM The Cynical Gamer said
gonk is the reason why politicians want to censor my ability to play the games I want.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2007 12:00PM (Unverified) said
well that's the game all the 12 year old boys want...
i know i was playing doom at about that age
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i know i was playing doom at about that age
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 7:15PM (Unverified) said
No, see you deciding that gonk wanting to buy one for his kids is bad parenting is why stupid politicians want to get involved.
It's because people like you aren't happy letting others raise their kids the way they see fit unless you post your commentary.
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It's because people like you aren't happy letting others raise their kids the way they see fit unless you post your commentary.
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 1:45PM benheck said
Ah yes this brings back memories of the "Great RAM Shortage of '88". Let Nintendo get in charge and suddenly - magically almost - things become in short supply and free press headlines ensue.
Seriously, how hard can it be to build a 2001 model game machine? The average cell phone has a similar speed processor these days.
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Seriously, how hard can it be to build a 2001 model game machine? The average cell phone has a similar speed processor these days.
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 11:48AM (Unverified) said
i would never do this in a million years
bring a former of both EB and Gamestop i know just how disloyal this company actually is and how quickly they look to fuck over the customer at any expense in order to make a few more bucks
and personally, if my parents got me a fuckin paper slip for christmas telling me i had to wait another month for a wii, i wouldnt really feel that elated at the whole situation lol
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bring a former of both EB and Gamestop i know just how disloyal this company actually is and how quickly they look to fuck over the customer at any expense in order to make a few more bucks
and personally, if my parents got me a fuckin paper slip for christmas telling me i had to wait another month for a wii, i wouldnt really feel that elated at the whole situation lol
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 6:31PM (Unverified) said
Brian you rule. I wouldn't do it because 360's and Call of Duty 4 are available. Wocka Wocka!
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Posted: Dec 14th 2007 11:51AM (Unverified) said
how did you get a wii in september 2006 fernando? considering they didnt come out till november 2006 lol
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Posted: Dec 14th 2007 11:52AM (Unverified) said
To pre-order... to get the Wii first day in November.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2007 11:52AM (Unverified) said
Fernando
I just dont see this much demand for it by next year around this time. Its more like 360 and PS3 will be about in even demand next Christmas when all those Wii owners realize where the real gaming is. I know this.....I have a newish Wii with a light layer of dust on it already =( 360 in the meantime gets all the punishment as will the PS3 in 2 weeks with UT3 =) Uncharted and Lego Starwars for the kiddos haha!
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I just dont see this much demand for it by next year around this time. Its more like 360 and PS3 will be about in even demand next Christmas when all those Wii owners realize where the real gaming is. I know this.....I have a newish Wii with a light layer of dust on it already =( 360 in the meantime gets all the punishment as will the PS3 in 2 weeks with UT3 =) Uncharted and Lego Starwars for the kiddos haha!
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 11:55AM (Unverified) said
Thats the same thing people said last Christmas.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2007 12:03PM (Unverified) said
Uhhh yeah, I don't remember that happening. We'll see.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2007 12:18PM (Unverified) said
"Its more like 360 and PS3 will be about in even demand next Christmas when all those Wii owners realize where the real gaming is."
The fantasy world you live in is really boring. Personally, my fantasy world involves robots and the moon.
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The fantasy world you live in is really boring. Personally, my fantasy world involves robots and the moon.
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 11:54AM (Unverified) said
oh ok, that makes much more sense, i was thinking to myself how did i only get it a week early working at the company and this person got it 2 months early lol
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Posted: Dec 14th 2007 11:56AM (Unverified) said
Yes... I had to pre-order the Wii two months before the release... they were also taking prerorders for the PS3 and Elmo.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2007 12:26PM (Unverified) said
on my main account, it keeps on saying you did it! or w/e and it said check my email to confirm the message, but nothing in my email since last night, i can only post on this alt
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Posted: Dec 14th 2007 12:33PM (Unverified) said
just keep using this acct then, and forget the other
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Posted: Dec 14th 2007 12:20PM (Unverified) said
It's interesting how I find out what my job is doing thru Joystiq. >_>
And, yes, the console is still nigh impossible to find. Honestly about 75% of the phone calls to my store are "Do you have a Wii?" and are usually followed up by "Do you know when you're getting them?" It's quite ridiculous. It's funny how parents get around this time, too. People call and are willing to give us their credit card numbers over the phone, even in a day and age where identity theft is common.
Either way, working next Thursday or Friday will be quite an experience. Parents will be clamoring over pieces of paper. I predict the funniest day of work EVER.
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And, yes, the console is still nigh impossible to find. Honestly about 75% of the phone calls to my store are "Do you have a Wii?" and are usually followed up by "Do you know when you're getting them?" It's quite ridiculous. It's funny how parents get around this time, too. People call and are willing to give us their credit card numbers over the phone, even in a day and age where identity theft is common.
Either way, working next Thursday or Friday will be quite an experience. Parents will be clamoring over pieces of paper. I predict the funniest day of work EVER.
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 3:35PM Mezstizo said
I'm running out to set my tent now!
No.. Seriously, It's amazing how well the Wii is doing. I remember when I showed up at Gamestop to per-order the Wii last year. I got there an hour before the store opened and was first in line. This system was suppose to be DOA remember. Everybody was talking about it being just a gimmick system. I wasn't sure if I was wasting $250 or not but I'm sooo glad I did. It's been a great purchase. It makes me sad to think of the kids AND parents that will not obtain one this Christmas season. Happy Holidays All!
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No.. Seriously, It's amazing how well the Wii is doing. I remember when I showed up at Gamestop to per-order the Wii last year. I got there an hour before the store opened and was first in line. This system was suppose to be DOA remember. Everybody was talking about it being just a gimmick system. I wasn't sure if I was wasting $250 or not but I'm sooo glad I did. It's been a great purchase. It makes me sad to think of the kids AND parents that will not obtain one this Christmas season. Happy Holidays All!
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 12:51PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
How did this thread go from a Wii thing to a I hate Gamestop cause they raped my family and kids thing?
Anyways, This'll probably be my one opportunity to even come close to getting a Wii so I may have to buy one of those slips. I mean shit, it's better than waiting in line at Walmart.
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Anyways, This'll probably be my one opportunity to even come close to getting a Wii so I may have to buy one of those slips. I mean shit, it's better than waiting in line at Walmart.
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 5:27PM ThornedVenom said
It's Wii or bust: paper slips can wipe my shiny metal ass.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2007 7:50PM duerra said
This may not be perfect for Christmas, but at the very least it's perfect for people who have been looking for a Wii to buy for themselves for a long time, but for the life of them haven't been able to find one in the stores. It's better than nothing to know that I could pay retail for it and have it guaranteed in the next month versus waiting who knows how long before I see one in the store.
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Posted: Dec 15th 2007 4:08AM (Unverified) said
Gamestop is screwing themselves. Instead pushing the superior systems that they have in stock, they're making people wait for a lesser system with a lower attach rate. If these buyers find one sooner somewhere else in retail or change their mind, Gamestop misses out. As for next Christmas? Things will be different.
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Posted: Dec 16th 2007 1:10PM (Unverified) said
They're not making people wait, the people are having to wait one way or another. It's not as though Gamestop is hiding the PS3 and Xbox 360 boxes and forcing people to buy the Wii.
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Posted: Dec 19th 2007 7:22AM (Unverified) said
**INFO: GAMESTOP ISN'T ISSUING RAIN CHECKS FOR NINTENDO WII SYSTEM!
I hope that I am wrong, but I just spoke to the local GameStop yesterday, in Watchung, N.J.
I called them asking of the details, to prepare myself for the December 20, 21st rain check herds. The manager told me that only on the 21st, and only the first 24 people who paid in full were going to get a Nintendo Wii system by January 25th, 2008, because that's all the store was getting in! There was no mention of any kind of a rain check offered. And he told me that they opened at 9:00 A.M. on the 21st.
I doubt that GameStop is going to make any kind of dent in the alleviating the shortage of wii, or the greediness of other sellers.
And, for a moment I actually believed that my children were going to get a wii system soon, not necessarily before Christmas, but shortly after!
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I hope that I am wrong, but I just spoke to the local GameStop yesterday, in Watchung, N.J.
I called them asking of the details, to prepare myself for the December 20, 21st rain check herds. The manager told me that only on the 21st, and only the first 24 people who paid in full were going to get a Nintendo Wii system by January 25th, 2008, because that's all the store was getting in! There was no mention of any kind of a rain check offered. And he told me that they opened at 9:00 A.M. on the 21st.
I doubt that GameStop is going to make any kind of dent in the alleviating the shortage of wii, or the greediness of other sellers.
And, for a moment I actually believed that my children were going to get a wii system soon, not necessarily before Christmas, but shortly after!
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