PS2 approved and processing on FGS...
dcrainmaker
07-03-2005 09:11:04
hopefully will go STV soon!
doylnea
07-03-2005 10:05:52
me too. Processing right now, since 1200 EST
new2scene
07-03-2005 10:10:16
I'm with you too. Hopefully we will ship soon.
Jet05
07-03-2005 11:36:00
just got approved today only 2 days(not even business days!!
any guesses on when we will be seeing our ps2s
anaoshak
07-03-2005 11:46:44
got approved today, it will be a miracle if i get my ps2 at around spring break or during it.
new2scene
07-03-2005 12:12:26
yeah that would be nice to have it by spring break. Mine is in a week so I highly doubt I would have it here by then. I am at least hoping my mac mini will be here by then though.
doylnea
07-03-2005 13:26:20
Damn, that's 5 of us right there. I can't imagine they'd wait for many more folks than that to STV us? of course I have no idea, and am just talking out my ass, but since my GT4 copy from freevideogames arrived today, I'm itching for the PS2 to arrive as well.
dcrainmaker
08-03-2005 07:50:21
I honestly have no concept of how many approved accounts they wait for before going STV. Maybe someone who knows can help us out.
anaoshak
08-03-2005 16:12:33
just turned into STV
doylnea
08-03-2005 17:52:26
[quote6efaa0ea6f="anaoshak"]just turned into STV[/quote6efaa0ea6f]
Ich auch.
dcrainmaker
08-03-2005 17:54:26
yep
Jet05
08-03-2005 19:16:25
now how long?? anyone care to guess
anaoshak
08-03-2005 20:42:57
im betting we get our systems within 7 days. What do you guys think?
doylnea
08-03-2005 20:55:54
[quotefea7a47b7f="anaoshak"]im betting we get our systems within 7 days. What do you guys think?[/quotefea7a47b7f]
7 days would fall right in the middle of some scheduled time off. That would, in the words of the genius lyricist and singer Paris Hilton - Be Hot!
dcrainmaker
10-03-2005 05:47:59
anyone have any idea when they'll ship?
Jet05
10-03-2005 11:48:59
anyone know
new2scene
10-03-2005 11:54:05
There is a possibility that they have shipped. I got my free mac mini yesterday and my status still says STV.
doylnea
10-03-2005 12:12:49
[quote6fe49dc4f5="new2scene"]There is a possibility that they have shipped. I got my free mac mini yesterday and my status still says STV.[/quote6fe49dc4f5]
How long after you went STV did your minimac arrive?
In our favor/benefit, is that the PS2 is pretty common right now, so I would expect that their fulfillment house should have lots in stock and can send them out.
new2scene
10-03-2005 12:38:58
I went STV on the 3rd which was last Thursday and then Monday the 7th it was shipped and I received it yesterday the 9th. My status still hasn't changed to shipped I just did the DHL thing where you type in your order number and zip code.
doylnea
12-03-2005 04:12:12
[quoteb49d0c4d12="new2scene"]I went STV on the 3rd which was last Thursday and then Monday the 7th it was shipped and I received it yesterday the 9th. My status still hasn't changed to shipped I just did the DHL thing where you type in your order number and zip code.[/quoteb49d0c4d12]
Hmm, I tried what I think you did - used your order number as reference number at http//track.dhl-usa.com/TrackByRef.asp and didn't find anything there yet.
Argh, I just want this damn thing to show up.
anaoshak
12-03-2005 12:46:31
whats the model number we use for the ps2 for tracking?
edit now that i think about it, it probaly won't be here by tuesday (.
doylnea
16-03-2005 12:21:28
this should say it all!
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doylnea
20-03-2005 06:48:33
and still no shipping information, or console. I'm bummed so far, and so are the GT4 and extra controller waiting for a friend.
doylnea
21-03-2005 18:35:47
And to think we were all so happy about being shipped - this is starting to look like the Xbox problem all over again.
dcrainmaker
21-03-2005 20:04:43
no kidding...definitely makes you think there's something larger at play here.
Jet05
23-03-2005 12:42:44
has anyone asked gratis about the problem, if so did you get a response
dcrainmaker
23-03-2005 13:13:25
I've asked and they simply said that no tracking info was available but that it had shipped.
egyptianruin
23-03-2005 15:33:35
I was directed here by a friend because I was having problems with my shipment as well from freegamingsystems.com
Supposedly it processed March 2, 2005 and was "shipped" over a week ago yet I haven't received it, nor has Gratis responded to my inquiries on my account.
I'm waiting to be approved for my PSP, hopefully there will be no problems. I just hope there isn't some huge problem and I get my PS2 sometime this century...
Jet05
23-03-2005 17:58:02
[quoteaabdecb8ea]I've asked and they simply said that no tracking info was available but that it had shipped.[/quoteaabdecb8ea]
dcrainmaker
do you think it is possible that they shipped with something like usps media mail and that it just takes a long time. also, can you please post the response you got from gratis
thanks
egyptianruin
24-03-2005 08:41:40
How long does media mail take? I just think it's odd that they haven't responded to my inquiries, not once when they are usually really good about that.
dcrainmaker
24-03-2005 08:47:54
Jet, to be honest, I have no idea if they shipped with something like media mail, but I certainly suppose it's possible. Your guess is as good as mine, as far as what is going on with FGS right now.
Per your request, below is the response I received from Gratis.
"The item has shipped as of the 16th, but tracking information is currently unavailable."
As you can see, it really doesn't tell you much.
thomas moore
26-03-2005 21:36:06
still processing as of 3/16/2005 12900 PM
[ PS2 ]
anyone else? wink
egyptianruin
27-03-2005 20:52:41
I believe they are shipping gaming systems via the pony express. Still no word from Gratis, nor my PS2...Let's see 4 more days until the 15 day mark...
abrock124
28-03-2005 14:31:18
I just ordered my slim ps2 today. How long has everybody been waiting for STV and for Shipped?
egyptianruin
28-03-2005 17:29:03
I waited 3 days processing. 12 days for STV and now its the 12th day since it was supposedly shipped. Still no word from Gratis about it they wont respond to my inquiries.
cvrefugee
29-03-2005 00:22:17
ER you dork!
egyptianruin
29-03-2005 15:06:35
[quote146564324f="cvrefugee"]ER you dork![/quote146564324f]
Yer so sexy! Anyway still haven't gotten my PS2 Im about livid now. Not because I haven't gotten it because they don't have the decency to respond to my inquiries.
doylnea
30-03-2005 12:03:33
Submitted a CS ticket this morning....
egyptianruin
30-03-2005 14:19:56
I got a response after getting...well not mean...but concerned.
They told me it was shipped USPS on 3/16 and it should be here within a few days. If I do not receive it within a few days I should contact them. When I receive the package I will be sure to check the "real" ship date.
egyptianruin
30-03-2005 14:24:11
Also I checked the USPS shipping info, to see how it could possibly be shipped to have a 15-20 day time frame
[b45c5da7198]Domestic Shipping Calculate Domestic Rates[/b45c5da7198]
Overnight Guaranteed Packages (Express Mail®) Next Day
2-3 Day Packages (Priority Mail®) 2-3 Days
Ground Packages (Parcel Post®, Media Mail® & more...) 2-9 Days
li Days designed to be delivered depend on origin and destination.
[b45c5da7198]International Shipping Calculate International Rates[/b45c5da7198]
Global Express Guaranteed® 1-3 Days
Global Express Mail® 3-5 Days
Global Priority Mail® 4-6 Days
Global Airmail® (Parcel Post) 4-10 Days
Global Economy (Parcel Post) 4-6 Weeks
li Days designed to be delivered depend on origin and destination.
doylnea
30-03-2005 16:13:35
[quoteac2d8aa87c]3/30/2005 43013 PM
customer service wrote
Our database indicates that your PS2 was shipped on 3/16/05 via UPS. It should come in any day now. If not, please let us know. Thank you for your patience[/quoteac2d8aa87c]
Let's see what happens in a few days...
Jet05
30-03-2005 20:03:24
customer service wrote
Our database indicates your Playstation 2 was shipped 3/16. Hopefully, it iwll be arriving any day now. If it does not, pelase let us know. Thank you for your patience.
who knows
egyptianruin
30-03-2005 20:11:12
Yeah I got a second reply to a different inquiry saying it was shipped UPS. So maybe they don't even know or care.
Anyway even if it WAS shipped UPS I am SURE it wouldnt take this long, even if it was shipped from Botswana...
doylnea
03-04-2005 19:22:24
Well, it's been "any day now" for 5 days now - time for another CS inquiry.
thomas moore
03-04-2005 22:35:29
STILL PROCESSING FROM 3/16 WROTE CS. ABOUT IT AND THEY JUST SAID TO MAKE SURE THE SHIPPING ADDY IS CORRECT ... GENERAL KRAP RESPONSE. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. I HAVE A MIGRAINE. wink
egyptianruin
05-04-2005 09:34:48
[quote6766d93dea="doylnea"]Well, it's been "any day now" for 5 days now - time for another CS inquiry.[/quote6766d93dea]
Yep I wrote another one too. They havent responded but I also contacted UPS and they said they SHOULD give me a unique tracking number if shipped with their service, whether it be a reference number set by the vendor or the tracking number itself. They also told me their standard ground service takes 5-7 days and were concerned about the status of my shipment. I wrote Gratis and asked not once, but twice for the tracking number or reference number and nope no reply.
This is starting to make me VERY angry.
egyptianruin
06-04-2005 19:02:16
ok saw the backordered. I just had a field day on 3gupload.com posting what a scam gratis has turned into lying to their customers. I hate gratis.
anaoshak
07-04-2005 17:04:47
[quote5401e651ac="egyptianruin"]ok saw the backordered. I just had a field day on 3gupload.com posting what a scam gratis has turned into lying to their customers. I hate gratis.[/quote5401e651ac]
we didn't actually get scammed. Yet..
egyptianruin
07-04-2005 20:32:26
Well I think being lied to on more than one occasion is a scam. That's just my opinion but having worked in customer service and seeing people lie to customers only for them to find out is the worst business practice I have seen.
egyptianruin
11-04-2005 08:33:37
I email G4 TV about this as well as misleading customers about freepsps.com
cvrefugee
11-04-2005 15:40:31
Hey ER my Mac mini just shipped.
anaoshak
11-04-2005 15:51:41
[quote5a1ce9c6ef="egyptianruin"]Well I think being lied to on more than one occasion is a scam. That's just my opinion but having worked in customer service and seeing people lie to customers only for them to find out is the worst business practice I have seen.[/quote5a1ce9c6ef]
But it wasn't a scam.
egyptianruin
18-04-2005 13:26:21
[quotea2dc52f39f="anaoshak"][quotea2dc52f39f="egyptianruin"]Well I think being lied to on more than one occasion is a scam. That's just my opinion but having worked in customer service and seeing people lie to customers only for them to find out is the worst business practice I have seen.[/quotea2dc52f39f]
But it wasn't a scam.[/quotea2dc52f39f]
We will see. We cannot determine that at this time. All because it is legit for SOME users does not mean it isn't a scam for the rest of us. I can't judge either way cause I haven't received anything, nor do I really care anymore because I went out and bought one.
anaoshak
18-04-2005 13:56:31
[quoteb4d4e3be21="egyptianruin"][quoteb4d4e3be21="anaoshak"][quoteb4d4e3be21="egyptianruin"]Well I think being lied to on more than one occasion is a scam. That's just my opinion but having worked in customer service and seeing people lie to customers only for them to find out is the worst business practice I have seen.[/quoteb4d4e3be21]
But it wasn't a scam.[/quoteb4d4e3be21]
We will see. We cannot determine that at this time. All because it is legit for SOME users does not mean it isn't a scam for the rest of us. I can't judge either way cause I haven't received anything, nor do I really care anymore because I went out and bought one.[/quoteb4d4e3be21]
its not a scam until you get scammed. Its not gratis's fault you can't wait for a free system, and that sony is having legal troubles. It makes sense to get angry over it and impatient , but to call it a scam is just ignorant.
egyptianruin
19-04-2005 17:40:47
Not going to argue with you. I was mad initially, only because I was lied to on more than one occasion and it's not MY fault Gratis has poor communication skills with not only their customers but also their vendors. It's all good. I can wait for the PS2, I just wish they would have been honest about the whole thing. Would have kept me doing their referrals but I won't now.
egyptianruin
20-04-2005 13:25:58
LOL I wrote gratis a CSI yesterday about any word on the PS2 and if I could change my order. Here's my response. YAY it wasn't canned!
4/20/2005 32446 PM
customer service wrote
Still no updates on the backordered PS2. We can not change orders once they have been placed. If it makes you feel any better, XBoxes and DS's are also backordered.
doylnea
20-04-2005 19:45:30
posted in the brag bag as well...
just got home and found this next to my door
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I never got the letter from Gratis about my delayed PS2, but I do live within a few hundred miles of Mechanicsville on the east coast.
Here's my timeline
ordered 03/07/05
"shipped" 03/16/05
backordered 04/06/05
Arrived by UPS 04/20/05
My order status is marked as backordered at freegamingsystems.
dcrainmaker
21-04-2005 05:06:00
That's my exact same timeline (minus the received part), so hopefully mine will be coming soon.
egyptianruin
21-04-2005 05:44:50
[quote4d3342a86f="dcrainmaker"]That's my exact same timeline (minus the received part), so hopefully mine will be coming soon.[/quote4d3342a86f]Mine was completed 3/2/2005 and I haven't received even a letter.
egyptianruin
21-04-2005 05:50:29
Lemme fix that, I never got a letter nor have I gotten my PS2. I'm so sad. Even what's happening with the PSP is making me sad, people going STV that completed all their referrals after me. (
dcrainmaker
21-04-2005 07:06:40
dolynea--what service did they use to ship it? thanks.
egyptianruin
21-04-2005 07:08:34
[quote2511ce9eae="dcrainmaker"]dolynea--what service did they use to ship it? thanks.[/quote2511ce9eae]
lol the box says UPS wink
dcrainmaker
21-04-2005 07:10:56
sorry...guess I could've looked closer.
ER, a question for you in your earlier post, what is this about folks on freepsps going STV? Has that happened? I couldn't find anything indicating such on that forum.
thanks.
engleisle
21-04-2005 08:17:36
think there's any chance im going to recieve my ps2 soon ... im currently processing I've been in processing since 3/28/05 about a month ... I know gratis isn't a scam... I got my freeipod from them in less than a week from approval to when it landed at my doorstep
anaoshak
21-04-2005 12:56:29
i live in texas, and was a 3/7 person too, when do you guys think i will get mine?
also what is the reference number for the ps2? i want to see if its coming in through my UPS
egyptianruin
21-04-2005 14:14:46
Try the reference number as being the order number, I will give it a try to and let you know.
egyptianruin
21-04-2005 14:17:31
[quote1033c6f4a2="dcrainmaker"]sorry...guess I could've looked closer.
ER, a question for you in your earlier post, what is this about folks on freepsps going STV? Has that happened? I couldn't find anything indicating such on that forum.
thanks.[/quote1033c6f4a2]
Some people were approved after the processing stage and went STV yesterday (4/20) Even one guy who submitted for processing the DAY BEFORE. People who were in processing AFTER myself went STV. I was in processing 3.25.05 and most people STV went into processing 4.1.05 or later. It makes me kinda mad, but then again what can I do about it. I think they are just randomly picking people...
dcrainmaker
21-04-2005 14:32:57
dude, I've been processing since 2/23 and I'm not STV.
Lunarpancake
21-04-2005 15:44:47
Funny how on one gratis site (FGS) everyone is approved normally but then gets held up at the shipping or stv stage....when the gratis PSP site has everyone waiting on approval and very few at the STV stage.
doylnea
21-04-2005 16:07:58
[quote919446a235="egyptianruin"][quote919446a235="dcrainmaker"]dolynea--what service did they use to ship it? thanks.[/quote919446a235]
lol the box says UPS wink[/quote919446a235]
so does my post.
doylnea
21-04-2005 16:09:42
[quotef09ce7c643="egyptianruin"]Try the reference number as being the order number, I will give it a try to and let you know.[/quotef09ce7c643]
The ref # won't get you anywhere...but the one on my box is my order number.
skatr6689
21-04-2005 17:00:37
I've been processing since 4/13/2005. I won't get mine for sooooo long.
dcrainmaker
21-04-2005 17:24:34
my suspicions were well-founded--got home today and couldn't believe my eyes.
if someone will tell my dumbass how, I'll upload the pics. is there a mechanism for hosting the pics on this site or do they have to be hosted elsewhere?
thanks.
anaoshak
21-04-2005 17:32:32
[quote951fb10937="dcrainmaker"]my suspicions were well-founded--got home today and couldn't believe my eyes.
if someone will tell my dumbass how, I'll upload the pics. is there a mechanism for hosting the pics on this site or do they have to be hosted elsewhere?
thanks.[/quote951fb10937]
upload pictures, i just like seeing people getting their ps2. )
hopefully i will get mine. Im going to buy tekken 5 and GTA san andeas tomorrow
dcrainmaker
21-04-2005 17:39:23
can you tell me how?
anaoshak
21-04-2005 18:06:19
[quote0c45a33bb0="dcrainmaker"]can you tell me how?[/quote0c45a33bb0]
ok, but its going to cost you your ps2.
dcrainmaker
21-04-2005 18:10:42
lol
anaoshak
21-04-2005 18:15:08
ok now that everyone is getting their ps2's, post when you got it, if your status changed, your location and any tracking info you recieve. I believe that information is the most useful. Also when you completed/got put on backordered.
AND PICS IF YOU CAN!
egyptianruin
21-04-2005 19:49:21
I got mine today when I came home. Opened it up and there was my PS2. My order still says backordered though. Im going to write them a note letting them know I got it so they don't double ship me. D Im SOOOOO happy, at least I have something to do until my PSP arrives! (wont play the PSP until an RPG comes out for it anyway!)
Also I received no tracking number beforehand and I live in Baltimore, MD
anaoshak
21-04-2005 20:03:54
i wonder if they did UPS ground or some UPS fast delivery service... God i wish i lived in the north now.
I bet mine will get here by either SATURDAY or MONDAY since i live in texas.
egyptianruin
21-04-2005 20:05:50
Status Delivered
Delivered on Apr 21, 2005 645 P.M.
Location MC MAN
Delivered to ESSEX, MD, US
Shipped or Billed on Apr 19, 2005
Tracking Number REMOVED
Service Type GROUND
Weight 6.00 Lbs
Package Progress
Date/
Time Location Activity
Apr 21, 2005
645 P.M.
BALTIMORE, MD, US
DELIVERY
602 A.M. BALTIMORE, MD, US OUT FOR DELIVERY
Apr 20, 2005
736 P.M.
BALTIMORE, MD, US
ARRIVAL SCAN
638 P.M. LAUREL, MD, US DEPARTURE SCAN
1147 A.M. LAUREL, MD, US ARRIVAL SCAN
705 A.M. SECAUCUS, NJ, US DEPARTURE SCAN
132 A.M. SECAUCUS, NJ, US ARRIVAL SCAN
Apr 19, 2005
944 P.M.
COLONIE, LATHAM, NY, US
DEPARTURE SCAN
634 P.M. COLONIE, LATHAM, NY, US ORIGIN SCAN
421 P.M. US BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED
cvrefugee
21-04-2005 23:19:32
You're such a loser Kelly, I told you it would come!
egyptianruin
22-04-2005 08:03:38
I know I feel like such an arse. oops Oh well I have it, and now I have something else to be mad at. Best Buy Appliance Installaters. lol
egyptianruin
22-04-2005 11:38:11
Okay Im not mad anymore about anything. I hope everyone gets their PS2's soon. )
I just got the standard your item has been shipped email from Gratis, so everyone check their mail!
Have a great weekend peeps!
anaoshak
22-04-2005 13:10:28
it says i ll recieve mine on the 25... But i want it now (
I just bought tekken 5, and GTA SA but don't have a PS2.
Has UPS ever been a few days early?
engleisle
22-04-2005 13:14:58
im still in processing since the 28th of march ... any ideas
anaoshak
22-04-2005 13:31:43
[quote3949e52e3e="engleisle"]im still in processing since the 28th of march ... any ideas[/quote3949e52e3e]
there is nothing you can do except wait like everyone else. Good luck
egyptianruin
22-04-2005 14:00:38
[quote12afce6051="anaoshak"]it says i ll recieve mine on the 25... But i want it now (
I just bought tekken 5, and GTA SA but don't have a PS2.
Has UPS ever been a few days early?[/quote12afce6051]
Mine was D Keep up hope, sometimes they deliver them early.
dcrainmaker
22-04-2005 14:01:01
[quote10b5b2182d="engleisle"]im still in processing since the 28th of march ... any ideas[/quote10b5b2182d]
I'm sure it'll be coming soon--they're just pretty backed up right now shipping orders. If I had to venture a guess, I'd say you're looking at at least 3 weeks.