You don't have any? D: That's the 18th store..

Anya · 01-03-2008, 02:51 AM

Alright... so for about the past couple weeks, I've been calling around for a Nintendo Wii... Several different local stores, such as: GameStop, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Toys 'R Us, K-Mart and Target. And... no luck.

I kinda have a problem too. When I get my hands on money.. it gets spent. I don't know how long I'm going to have this job at Barnes and Noble, but I know that with the money I still have left from my last paycheck and what I'm getting in my next one, I'll have enough to buy a Wii, Mario Galaxy, and hopefully a memory card and the Mario Galaxy Guide.

But at this point, my REAL problem, is FINDING A FUCKING WII.

D: I know a lot of you have them.. and I must know... How might I go about finding one? Should I consult an "IRL" friend that has one? Should I visit the fucking store everyday? Should I continue to call them?

D: WHAT DO I DO?!

BoobRobberBob · 01-03-2008, 03:02 AM

You could ask the store when they get them in next and then plan accordingly.

**Sonic** · 01-03-2008, 04:51 AM

Stores usually stock on weekends so plan on camping. I'll check around and see if I can find a stock date for any store soon. And the Wii doesn't need a memory card. Best of luck.

**Mit Man** · 01-03-2008, 04:51 AM

Don't call past early afternoon. If you do, even if they got Wii's that day, they'll be sold out.

Don't call on the weekends, stores don't typically get shipments on weekends (and I don't think Wiis in particular come on weekends), so it's a waste of time. EDIT: Although as Link said, sometimes Best Buy/Toys R Us/Target will hold their shipments until Sunday. These days are good because they usually have a lot in stock, and if you get there atleast an hour early you should get one.

If one type of store doesn't have any (like a GameStop) the other 3 in the area aren't going to have them either.

You basically have to figure out when stores get shipments in (usually early afternoon monday through friday) and call them every day they could get them in. If you find a Target/Best Buy/Toys R Us gets a shipment, they probably have a lot. GameStops will average 3-12 units (12 max...). Big stores maybe around 30 average.

Oh and, GameStops did those rainchecks last month, we're guaranteeing those by January 25th. My store still has around half of our preorders to fill (about 10) so we might finish before then. But yeah, don't bother trying GameStops until later this month.

**pariah** · 01-03-2008, 07:47 AM

Get a 360. :D

Atmasaro · 01-03-2008, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pariah

Get a 360. :D

If you don't mind being ripped off, this is good advice.

If you absolutely LOVE being ripped off, there's also the PS3.

ZombieG · 01-03-2008, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atmasaro

If you don't mind being ripped off, this is good advice.

360 has a wider selection of games.

It's just the extra accessories and shit that's a complete pain.

Atmasaro · 01-03-2008, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZombieG

360 has a wider selection of games.

It's just the extra accessories and shit that's a complete pain.

I don't know. Paying extra to use the internet connection I already have is more than a little irritating.

**Vulcan** · 01-03-2008, 10:14 AM

I work at Circuit City, where we sell the Wii on a Sunday (it'll be listed in our weekly ad flyer). We normally get our flyers 2 weeks in advance, so I'll let you know.

Anya · 01-03-2008, 12:07 PM

:/ thanks Vulcan... but there isn't a Circuit City in town...

01-03-2008, 02:51 AM	#1
Anya tear down the sky Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Folding towels in your living room Posts: 3,357 Aurum: 79973 [Match] [Cards] [Stats] RPG Stats Level: 82 Exp.: 3356/3403 Element: Lightning HP: 22566/22566 MP: 18537/18537	You don't have any? D: That's the 18th store.. Alright... so for about the past couple weeks, I've been calling around for a Nintendo Wii... Several different local stores, such as: GameStop, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Toys 'R Us, K-Mart and Target. And... no luck. I kinda have a problem too. When I get my hands on money.. it gets spent. I don't know how long I'm going to have this job at Barnes and Noble, but I know that with the money I still have left from my last paycheck and what I'm getting in my next one, I'll have enough to buy a Wii, Mario Galaxy, and hopefully a memory card and the Mario Galaxy Guide. But at this point, my REAL problem, is FINDING A FUCKING WII. D: I know a lot of you have them.. and I must know... How might I go about finding one? Should I consult an "IRL" friend that has one? Should I visit the fucking store everyday? Should I continue to call them? D: WHAT DO I DO?! __________________

01-03-2008, 03:02 AM	#2
BoobRobberBob I don't know Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,296 Aurum: 42430 [Match] [Cards] [Stats] RPG Stats Level: 51 Exp.: 1295/1326 Element: Wind HP: 8838/8838 MP: 8233/8233	You could ask the store when they get them in next and then plan accordingly. __________________ Hayato the Christmas Ninja was here.

01-03-2008, 04:51 AM	#4
Mit Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mitchigan Posts: 1,847 Aurum: 63888 [Match] [Cards] [Stats] RPG Stats Level: 61 Exp.: 1846/1891 Element: None HP: 13316/13316 MP: 10731/10731	Don't call past early afternoon. If you do, even if they got Wii's that day, they'll be sold out. Don't call on the weekends, stores don't typically get shipments on weekends (and I don't think Wiis in particular come on weekends), so it's a waste of time. EDIT: Although as Link said, sometimes Best Buy/Toys R Us/Target will hold their shipments until Sunday. These days are good because they usually have a lot in stock, and if you get there atleast an hour early you should get one. If one type of store doesn't have any (like a GameStop) the other 3 in the area aren't going to have them either. You basically have to figure out when stores get shipments in (usually early afternoon monday through friday) and call them every day they could get them in. If you find a Target/Best Buy/Toys R Us gets a shipment, they probably have a lot. GameStops will average 3-12 units (12 max...). Big stores maybe around 30 average. Oh and, GameStops did those rainchecks last month, we're guaranteeing those by January 25th. My store still has around half of our preorders to fill (about 10) so we might finish before then. But yeah, don't bother trying GameStops until later this month. __________________

01-03-2008, 07:47 AM	#5
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Vulcan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 557 Aurum: 8362 [Match] [Cards] [Stats] RPG Stats Level: 33 Exp.: 556/561 Element: Holy HP: 4472/4472 MP: 3801/3801	I work at Circuit City, where we sell the Wii on a Sunday (it'll be listed in our weekly ad flyer). We normally get our flyers 2 weeks in advance, so I'll let you know. __________________ “If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the Universe.” Carl Sagan

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Sonic Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,676 Aurum: 24555 [Match] [Cards] [Stats] RPG Stats Level: 86 Exp.: 3675/3741 Element: Ice HP: 23636/23636 MP: 20739/20739	Stores usually stock on weekends so plan on camping. I'll check around and see if I can find a stock date for any store soon. And the Wii doesn't need a memory card. Best of luck.

01-03-2008, 12:07 PM	#10
Anya tear down the sky Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Folding towels in your living room Posts: 3,357 Aurum: 79973 [Match] [Cards] [Stats] RPG Stats Level: 82 Exp.: 3356/3403 Element: Lightning HP: 22566/22566 MP: 18537/18537	:/ thanks Vulcan... but there isn't a Circuit City in town... __________________

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