PS3 Camp Out
Akademikz
24-10-2006 10:41:27
For a while now I've been quite content with my Xbox 360 and I love it to death, but the PS3 looks promising. Given the fact that Blu-Ray players are quite expensive themselves and I'm pretty much just totally in love with shiny new toys, I've decided I'm going to get one; hopefully.
So, knowing that all pre-orders are obviously filled I called up a BestBuy to see if they were taking any, but, they aren't. Instead they will be selling them right off the shelf, and everyone here knows what that means - a nice long, cold, camp out no November 17th.
I was wondering... didn't anyone here who's going to be getting a PS3 and not pre-order plan on camping out for one? If so, where at and what time do you plan to start getting in line the night before? Last December 19th (final shipment before 2006 for the Xbox 360) I was in line at about 8-9pm the night before and nobody started showing up until about 1-2am, possibly a bit later so hopefully it's the same this year, but I'm worried. Oh, and if anyone is in the GTA and wants to come camp out with me, by all means let me know.
Maybe I should have thought ahead and pre-ordered to avoid the cold Canadian weather all night to get my shiny new toy, but the camping out is just so much more fun.
ilanbg
24-10-2006 10:54:00
I've been camping out since the first of November. It's a bit slow going, but I'm first in line and no one is going to get in between me and a new PS3.
bruman
24-10-2006 11:30:30
It's not the first of november yet
ilanbg
24-10-2006 11:37:30
I meant October.
Akademikz
24-10-2006 11:38:31
Are you actually going to camp out? Or just trying to be a smart ass?
michae229
24-10-2006 11:40:50
imma go at 3 im going to a store that opens at 12 in houston and i have a pre-order i know Toys-r-US has pre-orders for the wii for sure on the 19th some people say ps3 also imm see
Akademikz
24-10-2006 11:47:37
You're going ta 3am to a store that opens at 12pm, what? Haha. I'm not sure if the BestBuy here is opening at midnight for the release, or what because if I get all this money together and I don't get one I'll stab a ho.
michae229
24-10-2006 11:49:06
no 3 in the afternoon man i wanna call you a dumbass so badly?????????!!!!!!!!!
ilanbg
24-10-2006 11:51:18
I live in a small town so it may be pretty easy for me to camp out. I'll stop by the Gamestop and ask them if they think it would be a good idea, and what time I should show up. I know some of the people that work there.
Akademikz
24-10-2006 11:52:00
Well, your grammar and sentence structure definetly makes it easier to understand things you say.
ilanbg
24-10-2006 11:53:50
lol omg i knoooo????
topbillin1
24-10-2006 11:55:55
In other news, Sony just pwned some website called link-sang.com
Hong Kong, October 24th of 2006 - Lik-Sang.com, the popular gaming retailer from Hong Kong, has today announced that it is forced to close down due to multiple legal actions brought against it by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Limited and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Sony claimed that Lik-Sang infringed its trade marks, copyright and registered design rights by selling Sony PSP consoles from Asia to European customers, and have recently obtained a judgment in the High Court of London (England) rendering Lik-Sang's sales of PSP consoles unlawful.
As of today, Lik-Sang.com will not be in the position to accept any new orders and will cancel and refund all existing orders that have already been placed. Furthermore, Lik-Sang is working closely with banks and PayPal to refund any store credits held by the company, and the customer support department is taking care of any open transactions such as pending RMAs or repairs and shipping related matters. The staff of Lik-Sang will make sure that nobody will get hurt in the crossfire of this ordeal.
A Sony spokesperson declined to comment directly on the lawsuit against Lik-Sang, but recently went on to tell Gamesindustry.biz that "ultimately, we're trying to protect consumers from being sold hardware that does not conform to strict EU or UK consumer safety standards, due to voltage supply differences et cetera; is not - in PS3's case - backwards compatible with either PS1 or PS2 software; will not play European Blu-Ray movies or DVDs; and will not be covered by warranty".
Lik Sang strongly disagrees with Sony's opinion that their customers need this kind of protection and pointed out that PSP consoles shipped from Lik-Sang contained genuine Sony 100V-240V AC Adapters that carry CE and other safety marks and are compatible world wide. All PSP consoles were in conformity with all EU and UK consumer safety regulations.
Furthermore, Sony have failed to disclose to the London High Court that not only the world wide gaming community in more than 100 countries relied on Lik-Sang for their gaming needs, but also Sony Europe's very own top directors repeatedly got their Sony PSP hard or software imports in nicely packed Lik-Sang parcels with free Lik-Sang Mugs or Lik-Sang Badge Holders, starting just two days after Japan's official release, as early as 14th of December 2004 (more than nine months earlier than the legal action). The list of PSP related Sony Europe orders reads like the who's who of the videogames industry, and includes Ray Maguire (Managing Director, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd), Alan Duncan (UK Marketing Director, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd), Chris Sorrell (Creative Director, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd), Rob Parkin (Development Director, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Limited), just to name a few.
"Today is Sony Europe victory about PSP, tomorrow is Sony Europe’s ongoing pressure about PlayStation 3. With this precedent set, next week could already be the stage for complaints from Sony America about the same thing, or from other console manufacturers about other consoles to other regions, or even from any publisher about any specific software title to any country they don’t see fit. It’s the beginning of the end... of the World as we know it", stated Pascal Clarysse, formerly known as the Marketing Manager of Lik-Sang.com.
"Blame it on Sony. That's the latest dark spot in their shameful track record as gaming industry leader. The Empire finally 'won', few dominating retailers from the UK probably will rejoice the news, but everybody else in the gaming world lost something today."
http//www.lik-sang.com/news.php?artc=3901&
Akademikz
24-10-2006 11:57:00
Apparently, my city offers more hardcore gamers than I thought. Last year camping out in a snow storm in December I didn't think many would show up, but I went early just incase and tons of people were startnig to show up around 1-2am - so at least a solid 8 hours of cold weather for their 360's. One guy near the front who came quite early was an older man getting one for his son. What a nice dad, huh?
michae229
24-10-2006 11:59:37
[quote1139a5f1ab="Akademikz"]Well, your grammar and sentence structure definetly makes it easier to understand things you say.[/quote1139a5f1ab]
ill admit i cant type, i think faster than i type but i would rather not be able to type good than read like you.
[quote1139a5f1ab="ilanbg"]lol omg i knoooo????[/quote1139a5f1ab]
know what month it is before you speak to me.
[quote65cbaf8e62="topbillin1"]In other news, Sony just pwned some website called link-sang.com
Hong Kong, October 24th of 2006 - Lik-Sang.com, the popular gaming retailer from Hong Kong, has today announced that it is forced to close down due to multiple legal actions brought against it by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Limited and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Sony claimed that Lik-Sang infringed its trade marks, copyright and registered design rights by selling Sony PSP consoles from Asia to European customers, and have recently obtained a judgment in the High Court of London (England) rendering Lik-Sang's sales of PSP consoles unlawful.
As of today, Lik-Sang.com will not be in the position to accept any new orders and will cancel and refund all existing orders that have already been placed. Furthermore, Lik-Sang is working closely with banks and PayPal to refund any store credits held by the company, and the customer support department is taking care of any open transactions such as pending RMAs or repairs and shipping related matters. The staff of Lik-Sang will make sure that nobody will get hurt in the crossfire of this ordeal.
A Sony spokesperson declined to comment directly on the lawsuit against Lik-Sang, but recently went on to tell Gamesindustry.biz that "ultimately, we're trying to protect consumers from being sold hardware that does not conform to strict EU or UK consumer safety standards, due to voltage supply differences et cetera; is not - in PS3's case - backwards compatible with either PS1 or PS2 software; will not play European Blu-Ray movies or DVDs; and will not be covered by warranty".
Lik Sang strongly disagrees with Sony's opinion that their customers need this kind of protection and pointed out that PSP consoles shipped from Lik-Sang contained genuine Sony 100V-240V AC Adapters that carry CE and other safety marks and are compatible world wide. All PSP consoles were in conformity with all EU and UK consumer safety regulations.
Furthermore, Sony have failed to disclose to the London High Court that not only the world wide gaming community in more than 100 countries relied on Lik-Sang for their gaming needs, but also Sony Europe's very own top directors repeatedly got their Sony PSP hard or software imports in nicely packed Lik-Sang parcels with free Lik-Sang Mugs or Lik-Sang Badge Holders, starting just two days after Japan's official release, as early as 14th of December 2004 (more than nine months earlier than the legal action). The list of PSP related Sony Europe orders reads like the who's who of the videogames industry, and includes Ray Maguire (Managing Director, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd), Alan Duncan (UK Marketing Director, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd), Chris Sorrell (Creative Director, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd), Rob Parkin (Development Director, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Limited), just to name a few.
"Today is Sony Europe victory about PSP, tomorrow is Sony Europe’s ongoing pressure about PlayStation 3. With this precedent set, next week could already be the stage for complaints from Sony America about the same thing, or from other console manufacturers about other consoles to other regions, or even from any publisher about any specific software title to any country they don’t see fit. It’s the beginning of the end... of the World as we know it", stated Pascal Clarysse, formerly known as the Marketing Manager of Lik-Sang.com.
"Blame it on Sony. That's the latest dark spot in their shameful track record as gaming industry leader. The Empire finally 'won', few dominating retailers from the UK probably will rejoice the news, but everybody else in the gaming world lost something today."
http//www.lik-sang.com/news.php?artc=3901&[/quote65cbaf8e62]
Son of a bitch...
doylnea
24-10-2006 13:00:00
heh, all those lik-sang pre-order people have to be shitting their pants now.
Rampage575
24-10-2006 13:21:41
Walmart is the way to go..waited in line, in the store for 9 hours, sitting in a recliner i might add 8) (my chair lined up w/ the furniture isle so I just replaced the crappy chairs they gave us w/ the one right behind me
this was last year for the 360...same plan this year
dmorris68
24-10-2006 13:26:35
Heh, I stood in line at my local Wal-Mart (at the time we only had one, now we have two) for a PS2 on release day. It wasn't bad really, I was about 20th in line and only had to wait 2-3 hours for the midnight release. Maybe that's what I'll do with the PS3.
Akademikz
24-10-2006 13:41:37
I keep second guessing myself on whether or not to get the PS3. UGH!
michae229
24-10-2006 13:48:26
email i got today lol
[quotedf6da491ce]
Dear valued customer,
unfortunately, Lik Sang is forced to close its virtual doors for good.
This
comes as a consequence of the several legal actions brought on us by
Sony.
For more information on the situation, please point your browser to the
following link
http//www.lik-sang.com/news.php?artc=3901
Therefore, as soon as humanly possible, we will cancel all existing
orders,
including yours, and issue refunds where necessary.
Please note that it may take anywhere from a few days up to a week or
two
for refunds to be processed by PayPal, your bank or your credit card
company, so please don't worry if you don't see it immediately on your
balance statement. You can rest assured that Lik-Sang is monitoring the
situation closely with all involved parties. No single customer will be
caught in the crossfire of this ordeal.
We are sorry to have to go, and we wish to thank you sincerely your
support
over the past decade.
Warm regards and a big THANK YOU from the entire Hong Kong crew.
Team Lik-Sang
[/quotedf6da491ce]
dmorris68
24-10-2006 13:51:00
I'm definitely getting one, and was prepared to either pre-order or camp out, but I just got my 360 last week (thanks to a YGF payout!) and I'm still having a lot of fun with it. I think maybe I'll hold out now until next year, to see if there's any bugs to be worked out on the PS3 and they're more available. Lots of new games out, and coming out, for the 360 that should tide me over until then.
J4320
24-10-2006 14:23:34
Haha you're all idiots. Mine's coming from Freepay! YAY FREEPAY!
I'll get my PS3 in no time. D
Berky34
24-10-2006 19:53:09
I'm planning on camping out witha few of my buddies this year. Any tips from the veterans who camped out for the xbox? I'm planning to go at 4 if its a midnight release and 7 if its a 6 AM release. sound good?
Iloveipods2
24-10-2006 19:55:11
lol Sony is so powerful.
Rampage575
24-10-2006 20:00:09
[quote32fbe22fda="Berky34"]I'm planning on camping out witha few of my buddies this year. Any tips from the veterans who camped out for the xbox? I'm planning to go at 4 if its a midnight release and 7 if its a 6 AM release. sound good?[/quote32fbe22fda]
I went at 3pm day before (9hrs) and was about 1/2 way back in line..we got like 20 xbox's too...i think i'm gonna go a few hrs early this time to make sure I get it
I'd definitely call walmart that morning and see the set up they have and if ppl r waitin yet
Tsmith10803
24-10-2006 20:13:33
Anyone in or around NYC planning on camping out? if so, where?
amir89630
24-10-2006 20:14:41
if i get one, its gonna be for the sole purpose of reselling it at mucho markup.
How much u think i can get for one off of the ebay after they are released?
compuguru
24-10-2006 20:17:26
PS3 is too expensive for me...but anyways, you guys should also try Sears. I heard some people just walked in and were able to get an XBox 360 on release day. shrug
betterthancandy
24-10-2006 21:06:59
[quote15436b3e7e="Berky34"]I'm planning on camping out witha few of my buddies this year. Any tips from the veterans who camped out for the xbox? I'm planning to go at 4 if its a midnight release and 7 if its a 6 AM release. sound good?[/quote15436b3e7e]
no store does a midnight release except walmart, from what ive seen...
and thats not even all the walmarts...
im getting there around 7pm on the 16th with 4 friends, we'll be documenting the experience and ofcourse reselling them..
egyptianruin
24-10-2006 21:16:15
Just getting over pneumonia I dont think I should camp out. I might though, depends on my mood. Anyone want to camp out for me? lol
tylerc
24-10-2006 21:22:43
You bring the pancakes, I'll bring the blankets.
Berky34
24-10-2006 21:29:59
Well I guess that bestbuy may not be the best place to go then... Maybe somewhere like Sears or Sam's club since they will probably have less people. I guess it doesn't matter as long as we are there early though. Hmm....
egyptianruin
24-10-2006 21:56:14
I have a walmart in walking distance (about 15 minutes) from me. I live on a peninsula. Maybe I will camp out there, lol.
I got the pancakes, just bring the whiskey and we wont need blankets, lol.
JOSHBOX
24-10-2006 22:29:53
[quotea93515ea8e="Berky34"]I'm planning on camping out witha few of my buddies this year. Any tips from the veterans who camped out for the xbox? I'm planning to go at 4 if its a midnight release and 7 if its a 6 AM release. sound good?[/quotea93515ea8e]
you will never get that, at least in my city. I would guess we will have campers as early as 36 hours ahead of time.
green lazer
24-10-2006 22:52:03
so even if you didnt preorder you can camp and still get it?
egyptianruin
24-10-2006 23:14:42
[quote5841a2638a="JOSHBOX"][quote5841a2638a="Berky34"]I'm planning on camping out witha few of my buddies this year. Any tips from the veterans who camped out for the xbox? I'm planning to go at 4 if its a midnight release and 7 if its a 6 AM release. sound good?[/quote5841a2638a]
you will never get that, at least in my city. I would guess we will have campers as early as 36 hours ahead of time.[/quote5841a2638a]
72 hours here in Baltimore, lol
egyptianruin
24-10-2006 23:15:22
[quoted593fcc3a1="green lazer"]so even if you didnt preorder you can camp and still get it?[/quoted593fcc3a1]
If you are lucky and have a cozy tent. Most retailers dont do preorders, first come first serve.
CougarKid
25-10-2006 00:13:03
I was going to do it, but now I'm re-thinking it. I'm not sold on any of those launch titles. Though I change my mind ever 2-3 days.
Bentley
25-10-2006 00:14:39
I know people are going to hate me for this but I plan on getting a lot of ps3's. I already have the first 4 preorders at eb/gamestop, I also plan on going to Toys R us and Amazon to preorder and camping out with 4+ people who I am paying to camp out. I hope it turns out as well as I have been planning it because I've been planning this out for weeks.
tylerc
25-10-2006 04:18:19
[quote49eb4146d1="egyptianruin"]I got the pancakes, just bring the whiskey and we wont need blankets, lol.[/quote49eb4146d1]
VERY true, but, there is a problem, I'm not 21.
Guess I can still bring it, but it'd be easier for you.
dmorris68
25-10-2006 05:50:01
Just say NO to the shampoo bottles, though. ;)
egyptianruin
25-10-2006 06:15:02
lol
yeah I will bring the alcohol, you bring the pancakes.
JOSHBOX
25-10-2006 09:48:59
Those that want to resell should also realize there is a very small margin of people willing to pay 2x+ the actual value of the item on launch date. Once they already get theirs you really wont make that much profit on it. If you wanna camp out, I suggest you do it for yourself and not for the $$
doylnea
25-10-2006 09:59:05
[quote88a406a19e="JOSHBOX"]Those that want to resell should also realize there is a very small margin of people willing to pay 2x+ the actual value of the item on launch date. Once they already get theirs you really wont make that much profit on it. If you wanna camp out, I suggest you do it for yourself and not for the $$[/quote88a406a19e]
I wholeheartedly disagree. Though the majority of FiPG users wouldn't spend $1K on a xbox360 for themselves, there are thousands of parents who will "need" to supply a PS3 to keep their kids loving them through the Christmas/Hanukkah season. They are the group that will spend, at the least, 2x retail price, more likely, 3x, as was the case with xbox360 when it launched.
michae229
25-10-2006 10:13:42
[quote5b262159fa="Bentley"]I know people are going to hate me for this but I plan on getting a lot of ps3's. I already have the first 4 preorders at eb/gamestop, I also plan on going to Toys R us and Amazon to preorder and camping out with 4+ people who I am paying to camp out. I hope it turns out as well as I have been planning it because I've been planning this out for weeks.[/quote5b262159fa]
i hope you went with extra people for the pre-orders because gamestop has been cancleing pre-orders
johnjimjones
25-10-2006 10:59:11
[quote9a767485ad="doylnea"][quote9a767485ad="JOSHBOX"]Those that want to resell should also realize there is a very small margin of people willing to pay 2x+ the actual value of the item on launch date. Once they already get theirs you really wont make that much profit on it. If you wanna camp out, I suggest you do it for yourself and not for the $$[/quote9a767485ad]
I wholeheartedly disagree. Though the majority of FiPG users wouldn't spend $1K on a xbox360 for themselves, there are thousands of parents who will "need" to supply a PS3 to keep their kids loving them through the Christmas/Hanukkah season. They are the group that will spend, at the least, 2x retail price, more likely, 3x, as was the case with xbox360 when it launched.[/quote9a767485ad]
QFT
I saw a ton of people getting 2k on eBay auctions for an XBOX 360.
Rampage575
25-10-2006 11:24:48
Yeah, if i would have put my xbox 360 up the 24 hrs before I got it and had it end 1 hr after they came out, it would have gone for 2000-2500....Everyone saw this, bringing the prices WAY down cuz everyone put them up. I seemed like the market got flooded w/ them and every hour they got $100 cheaper....I made 1,200 on mine w/ a BIN by the time I woke up at 1100am.
RolltheStampede
25-10-2006 11:30:01
any campers in seattle?
michae229
25-10-2006 11:35:39
[quotef4013c2428="JOSHBOX"]Those that want to resell should also realize there is a very small margin of people willing to pay 2x+ the actual value of the item on launch date. Once they already get theirs you really wont make that much profit on it. If you wanna camp out, I suggest you do it for yourself and not for the $$[/quotef4013c2428]
i'm going to disagree because this is not the xbox 360 where the launch is world wide this is only north america and i think china people in europe will bid really high if you look at people winning its europeans not americans.
Tsmith10803
25-10-2006 14:28:49
So no campers in New York?
mnx12
25-10-2006 15:43:31
I think I might actually buy this. It will be the first game console I have bought since Dreamcast, and I think I bought that used. Of course I don't want to be camping out for it. When do you guys think it will actually be available without all the rabid fanboys running around?
double_d
25-10-2006 17:07:45
Any campers in Ohio?
Akademikz
25-10-2006 19:58:02
Here in my city theres no way I'm camping more than 12 hours - so it better work out for me.
Bentley
26-10-2006 00:11:29
[quote35a7574204="JOSHBOX"]Those that want to resell should also realize there is a very small margin of people willing to pay 2x+ the actual value of the item on launch date. Once they already get theirs you really wont make that much profit on it. If you wanna camp out, I suggest you do it for yourself and not for the $$[/quote35a7574204]
Well you have to count the people who have thousands of dollars to spend without a problem and the people who want to risk buying them now and selling them later which is what my friend did with one that he is going to resell during christmas. And yes I did bring multiple people to EB/Gamestop 2nd 3rd 4th 5th in line.
JUNIOR6886
26-10-2006 01:47:03
i really want a PS3 but i dont feel like moving heaven and earth to get one.... i'll have to wait a few weeks/months till im able to just walk into gamestop and buy one.
cams874
26-10-2006 05:04:28
someone is saving me 2 ps3s, anyone jelous?
unknown uchiha
26-10-2006 05:37:36
[quotef2fb7f271e="cams874"]someone is saving me 2 ps3s, anyone jelous?[/quotef2fb7f271e]
No, because
1. I don't understand the definition of the word "jelous".
2. A 15 year-old kid like you can't possibly shell out $1200 for two PS3 units.
3. You wouldn't know what to do with them even if it were true.
Thanks, Uchiha.
[quotea99a581c40="unknown uchiha"][quotea99a581c40="cams874"]someone is saving me 2 ps3s, anyone jelous?[/quotea99a581c40]
No, because
1. I don't understand the definition of the word "jelous".
2. A 15 year-old kid like you can't possibly shell out $1200 for two PS3 units.
3. You wouldn't know what to do with them even if it were true.
Thanks, Uchiha.[/quotea99a581c40]
Oh cams...tisk tisk
Remember this email= email=johnsonleroyjenn@bellsouth.netjohnsonleroyjenn@bellsouth.net email=johnsonleroyjenn@bellsouth.netjohnsonleroyjenn@bellsouth.net/email
Red on my Laptops.YGF....Hmm??
Anyways, after reading this thread, I feel like camping out for one too! Seems like their is potential for a nice profit. Wish Nov. 17 wasn't a Friday though!
Btw, how much does it even cost, in Canada??
Akademikz
26-10-2006 18:15:41
It's $659+tax here in Canada. Come camp with me in Brampton. I'm nearby.
michae229
26-10-2006 18:29:43
http//www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=2501686
look at left bottom corner
betterthancandy
26-10-2006 18:41:18
[quotea83d240ca8="michae229"]http//www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=2501686
look at left bottom corner[/quotea83d240ca8]
fuck i didn't even think they were doing preorders...
and now they are closed...
i feel like this was a wasted opportunity.
Bentley
26-10-2006 19:27:35
There not doing it till sunday lol
michae229
26-10-2006 19:42:51
call before you go!!
betterthancandy
26-10-2006 19:59:42
[quote99646c9568="Bentley"]There not doing it till sunday lol[/quote99646c9568]
im reading a lot of conficting reports about this. anyone call TRU and gt confirmation?
Bentley
26-10-2006 20:16:54
Yes mine said they were doing it on sunday but I would call your own store because not all are doing it
michae229
26-10-2006 20:21:09
[quoteb1353fbb40="betterthancandy"][quoteb1353fbb40="Bentley"]There not doing it till sunday lol[/quoteb1353fbb40]
im reading a lot of confecting reports about this. anyone call TRU and gt confirmation?[/quoteb1353fbb40]
thats why i said call mine is doing it, its across the street from my gamestop i pre-ordered at lol
betterthancandy
26-10-2006 20:25:16
[quote52daae9b35="michae229"][quote52daae9b35="betterthancandy"][quote52daae9b35="Bentley"]There not doing it till sunday lol[/quote52daae9b35]
im reading a lot of confecting reports about this. anyone call TRU and gt confirmation?[/quote52daae9b35]
thats why i said call mine is doing it, its across the street from my gamestop i pre-ordered at lol[/quote52daae9b35]
i preorderd 1 at game stop, 1 at eb (under different names/phone numbers) and im camping out at circuit city, and i hope to get one at tru now..got to call tomorrow.
michae229
26-10-2006 20:26:37
[quote27b90d3e1b="betterthancandy"][quote27b90d3e1b="michae229"][quote27b90d3e1b="betterthancandy"][quote27b90d3e1b="Bentley"]There not doing it till sunday lol[/quote27b90d3e1b]
im reading a lot of confecting reports about this. anyone call TRU and gt confirmation?[/quote27b90d3e1b]
thats why i said call mine is doing it, its across the street from my gamestop i pre-ordered at lol[/quote27b90d3e1b]
i preorderd 1 at game stop, 1 at eb (under different names/phone numbers) and im camping out at circuit city, and i hope to get one at tru now..got to call tomorrow.[/quote27b90d3e1b]
get your hussle on then bro, im trying to get at least 5 at launch
betterthancandy
26-10-2006 20:29:14
[quotea6c112dd61="michae229"][quotea6c112dd61="betterthancandy"][quotea6c112dd61="michae229"][quotea6c112dd61="betterthancandy"][quotea6c112dd61="Bentley"]There not doing it till sunday lol[/quotea6c112dd61]
im reading a lot of confecting reports about this. anyone call TRU and gt confirmation?[/quotea6c112dd61]
thats why i said call mine is doing it, its across the street from my gamestop i pre-ordered at lol[/quotea6c112dd61]
i preorderd 1 at game stop, 1 at eb (under different names/phone numbers) and im camping out at circuit city, and i hope to get one at tru now..got to call tomorrow.[/quotea6c112dd61]
get your hussle on then bro, im trying to get at least 5 at launch[/quotea6c112dd61]
if i get confirmation on the ps3 at tru, im going to try and pay my friends to buy it for me when i pay them...heres hoping...
what are your thoughts on how much each ps3 could go for? ive heard up to 3000...
michae229
26-10-2006 20:37:24
[quoteb06858359d="betterthancandy"][quoteb06858359d="michae229"][quoteb06858359d="betterthancandy"][quoteb06858359d="michae229"][quoteb06858359d="betterthancandy"][quoteb06858359d="Bentley"]There not doing it till sunday lol[/quoteb06858359d]
im reading a lot of confecting reports about this. anyone call TRU and gt confirmation?[/quoteb06858359d]
thats why i said call mine is doing it, its across the street from my gamestop i pre-ordered at lol[/quoteb06858359d]
i preorderd 1 at game stop, 1 at eb (under different names/phone numbers) and im camping out at circuit city, and i hope to get one at tru now..got to call tomorrow.[/quoteb06858359d]
get your hussle on then bro, im trying to get at least 5 at launch[/quoteb06858359d]
if i get confirmation on the ps3 at tru, im going to try and pay my friends to buy it for me when i pay them...heres hoping...
what are your thoughts on how much each ps3 could go for? ive heard up to 3000...[/quoteb06858359d]
prices have been droping on the pre-orders but well see you might wanna ask 2-3 friends because TRU is only getting 7-8 units
I just want to get somthing straight, for the ps3 pre order at Toys R Us, do I have to go there and preorder, or can it be done online?
michae229
26-10-2006 20:38:38
[quotec53efa35cf="kala"]I just want to get somthing straight, for the ps3 pre order at Toys R Us, do I have to go there and preorder, or can it be done online?[/quotec53efa35cf]
go there and call before you go to check i called 5 and only one said yes but hey they can be shady to and not want campers gamestop tried to pull the same thing.
anyone know when tru will be getting their supplies?
betterthancandy
26-10-2006 20:59:38
[quoted7fb4a767a="jy3"]anyone know when tru will be getting their supplies?[/quoted7fb4a767a]
10/29 is the last we've heard. call to confirm though, call a few times i guess is the routine. i would suggest mentioning that you have no intention of camping outside early or anything to that nature. ask "what time on sunday are the preorders starting?" instead of the "are you taking preorders on sunday?"
betterthancandy
26-10-2006 21:01:09
[quote3784c18909="michae229"][quote3784c18909="betterthancandy"][quote3784c18909="michae229"][quote3784c18909="betterthancandy"][quote3784c18909="michae229"][quote3784c18909="betterthancandy"][quote3784c18909="Bentley"]There not doing it till sunday lol[/quote3784c18909]
im reading a lot of confecting reports about this. anyone call TRU and gt confirmation?[/quote3784c18909]
thats why i said call mine is doing it, its across the street from my gamestop i pre-ordered at lol[/quote3784c18909]
i preorderd 1 at game stop, 1 at eb (under different names/phone numbers) and im camping out at circuit city, and i hope to get one at tru now..got to call tomorrow.[/quote3784c18909]
get your hussle on then bro, im trying to get at least 5 at launch[/quote3784c18909]
if i get confirmation on the ps3 at tru, im going to try and pay my friends to buy it for me when i pay them...heres hoping...
what are your thoughts on how much each ps3 could go for? ive heard up to 3000...[/quote3784c18909]
prices have been droping on the pre-orders but well see you might wanna ask 2-3 friends because TRU is only getting 7-8 units[/quote3784c18909]
thats because people are figuring out that most sellers are liars when they state they are the first or second in line. the receipt clearly states what number you are in line..most are 10, 16, high numbers...
zdub08
26-10-2006 21:03:48
How did everyone find out that Toys R Us is taking preorders?
betterthancandy
26-10-2006 21:05:59
[quotee5cece0c82="zdub08"]How did everyone find out that Toys R Us is taking preorders?[/quotee5cece0c82]
i think a few may have found out because they are signed up for the newsletter, called TRU and constantly asked them, or online. Here is a site reporting the preorder
http//www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3154443
egyptianruin
26-10-2006 21:06:17
[quotec0e6847213="zdub08"]How did everyone find out that Toys R Us is taking preorders?[/quotec0e6847213]
1. holy quote pyramid batman
2. it says it in the bottom left of this page http//www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=2501686 Just call your local TRU to find out if they are or not.
x323smostwantedx
26-10-2006 21:10:30
Okay sorry im a noob in camping out and pre-orders and stuff and I would like some help.
The preorder date is the day you should camp out to get a pre-order?
If you get a pre-order, r u guaranteed a PS3?
DO they take the amount of pre-orders for the amount of ps3's theyre expecting?
Sorry for all the Q's, but im interested in buying one.
betterthancandy
26-10-2006 21:14:14
[quotea59383c779="x323smostwantedx"]Okay sorry im a noob in camping out and pre-orders and stuff and I would like some help.
The preorder date is the day you should camp out to get a pre-order?
If you get a pre-order, r u guaranteed a PS3?
DO they take the amount of pre-orders for the amount of ps3's theyre expecting?
Sorry for all the Q's, but im interested in buying one.[/quotea59383c779]
yes you get there to be ABLE to preorder one.
they only take what they EXPECT to get.
the number they recieve can always change.
michae229
26-10-2006 21:18:25
anyone know if toys-r-us did a midnight launch last year
betterthancandy
26-10-2006 21:20:19
[quote79d6b68baa="michae229"]anyone know if toys-r-us did a midnight launch last year[/quote79d6b68baa]
no they did not.
x323smostwantedx
26-10-2006 21:22:09
Do you guys know what the minimun deposit is for a pre-order?
michae229
26-10-2006 21:24:22
[quote9e6bfae456="x323smostwantedx"]Do you guys know what the minimun deposit is for a pre-order?[/quote9e6bfae456]
50 bux and they are doing wii pre-order too guys so if you dont get a ps3 pre-order you can do the other!!!!
x323smostwantedx
26-10-2006 21:33:02
You guys got me hyped and looking at those ebay auctions shock
Can anyone let me know what stores still havent taken pre-orders. I know GS has and EB games, has sears? Best buy?
betterthancandy
26-10-2006 21:34:50
[quote45f2508e11="x323smostwantedx"]You guys got me hyped and looking at those ebay auctions shock
Can anyone let me know what stores still havent taken pre-orders. I know GS has and EB games, has sears? Best buy?[/quote45f2508e11]
no idea on sears
best buy doesnt do them.
x323smostwantedx
26-10-2006 21:36:44
Thanks better +kma for answering my ?'s. Is there a forum I can read about all this?
betterthancandy
26-10-2006 21:39:19
[quote298e1a4b3a="x323smostwantedx"]Thanks better +kma for answering my ?'s. Is there a forum I can read about all this?[/quote298e1a4b3a]
uhmm... www.ps3forums.com
Bentley
27-10-2006 00:16:54
sears don't even do preorders hell people forget that store sells electronics. Ive already got 4 people that want to camp with me so I hope everything goes good with our spots
x323smostwantedx
27-10-2006 10:40:38
IM going to toys r us this saturday. Is 11 a.m a good time?
michae229
27-10-2006 11:00:16
[quote8a01be9034="x323smostwantedx"]IM going to toys r us this saturday. Is 11 a.m a good time?[/quote8a01be9034]
yea you should get one
egyptianruin
27-10-2006 11:19:31
Called my local TRU - getting 7 in, preorder Sunday first come first serve. Dont know if it's worth it to camp out overnight, lol. I might though.
Rampage575
27-10-2006 11:53:29
go to walmart the day before, after midnight go stand in line at a bestbuy )
michae229
27-10-2006 13:17:51
another warning if you ebay your pre-order you may get your paypal account frozen till the 17th just putting it out there
kdollar
27-10-2006 14:01:49
whats walmart doing with ps3's first come first serve?
Bentley
27-10-2006 14:26:30
Yes most retailers including Best Buy, Walmart, Target, K-Mart, Costco, Sams Club, Sears are first come first serve. Only B&M stores that I know have done it are Game Crazy and EB/Gamestop and Toys R Us is the only one left to do it.
x323smostwantedx
27-10-2006 15:35:38
My toys r us is getting 15 ps3;s hopefully I get one. About putting the paypal on hold, is this a for sure? Im thinking of getting a pre-order then putting it on ebay and with that money pay for the ps3 and keep the rest.
kdollar
27-10-2006 15:43:59
i called mine, they said only 3.
michae229
27-10-2006 15:54:19
[quotebf215c693b="x323smostwantedx"]My toys r us is getting 15 ps3;s hopefully I get one. About putting the paypal on hold, is this a for sure? Im thinking of getting a pre-order then putting it on ebay and with that money pay for the ps3 and keep the rest.[/quotebf215c693b]
i dont know you have to have 98% feedback people are getting calls so i think it is.
[quotebf215c693b="kdollar"]i called mine, they said only 3.[/quotebf215c693b]
damn were you live smallville
kdollar
27-10-2006 16:13:06
nah we have almost 70 thousand in this town, not including our border town, bryan/college station area.
Excel
27-10-2006 23:42:41
If theres still a descrepency about the Toys R Us policy, I've worked there the past 3 summers and am willing to get the facts on the release. I was hoping I could get a hook up there, but if they are doing pre-sells, I might be in trouble =(
Anyways, I'm hoping to get a crew together and pick up a few of them, then resell on eBay. I have a Best Buy and Sears at the local mall, do people just camp out at the mall entrance or something? Kinda n00b at this, something I've always wanted to do but never have done it.
michae229
28-10-2006 07:43:11
[quoted6025cc839="Excel"]If theres still a descrepency about the Toys R Us policy, I've worked there the past 3 summers and am willing to get the facts on the release. I was hoping I could get a hook up there, but if they are doing pre-sells, I might be in trouble =(
Anyways, I'm hoping to get a crew together and pick up a few of them, then resell on eBay. I have a Best Buy and Sears at the local mall, do people just camp out at the mall entrance or something? Kinda n00b at this, something I've always wanted to do but never have done it.[/quoted6025cc839]
you better ask how many they got first
Berky34
28-10-2006 10:21:41
I just called them, they said they didn't know how many they were getting but told me they were taking up at the store opening tomorrow morning at 11AM. I'm thinking of going at 5AM to get in line.... sound good?
michae229
28-10-2006 10:33:39
yea
DRay9911
28-10-2006 10:39:34
You guys might want to get to your Toys R Us right now...
...I just called the one closest one to me and there were already a few (3-4) people in line for TOMORROW (10a).
The Employee I spoke to said the store would have 7 units available for pre-orderers.
-dan
michae229
28-10-2006 10:43:39
i don't think people here will be waiting now they usually come in the morning im leaving like at 12
DRay9911
28-10-2006 10:51:21
it would be a good idea for people to at least to drive by and see what they are up against.
it's already a given the number of units available will be minimal. if there is already a line, you have to figure more people will show up between now and the time people leave to line up (making your chances even smaller).
-dan
Akademikz
28-10-2006 10:58:10
I'm seriously hoping it's not going to be this bad in Canada. I really don't want to camp out for more than 12 hours, but given the extremely limited number of consoles I may have to. This is Canada, and in my city I would think it would be small numbers but last year a month after 360 launch the BestBuy still got crowded. Ugh.. 3 weeks.
michae229
28-10-2006 11:02:42
[quoteda192840ac="Akademikz"]I'm seriously hoping it's not going to be this bad in Canada. I really don't want to camp out for more than 12 hours, but given the extremely limited number of consoles I may have to. This is Canada, and in my city I would think it would be small numbers but last year a month after 360 launch the BestBuy still got crowded. Ugh.. 3 weeks.[/quoteda192840ac]
call and ask if alot of people been calling that says alot, i called one and she said that.
Akademikz
28-10-2006 11:06:31
Call and ask them what? I called and visited my local BestBuy on several occassions now and they told me they won't know any information regarding the PS3 until closer to the release date. They had no clue that only 400,000 units were being distributed across North America, yet, he throws a random number at me and says "we'll be getting about 100" after just being shocked that 400k are only being shipped. I'm guessing we'll get no more than 35, if we're lucky.
I'm going to continue to call back on a daily basis closer to the release date and get as much information as I possibly can and find out how the first come, first serve is going to to be working. Last year we all had to wait in the cold forever, they wouldn't let us inside to line-up. It sucked, bad.
michae229
28-10-2006 11:08:24
umm whats so hard in asking how is it over there with customers they know how many they are getting if they didn't they wouldn't pre-order
x323smostwantedx
28-10-2006 11:08:46
I think im leaving in a couple of hours, mine is getting 15, I need to drive by and check the status right now. First time camper, any suggestions on wat to take?
DRay9911
28-10-2006 11:17:03
nothing if you're just driving by.
but once you decide to camp out - take a folding chair or something comfortable to sit on. take a walkman/ipod and something to read to start killing time.
if you plan on spending the night, take a pillow and a blanket.
might be good to take a friend (regardless if he's planning to get one). he can hold your place in line in case you have to make a supply-run.
-dan
x323smostwantedx
28-10-2006 11:19:27
[quotece62f10344="DRay9911"]nothing if you're just driving by.
but once you decide to camp out - take a folding chair or something comfortable to sit on. take a walkman/iPod and something to read to start killing time.
if you plan on spending the night, take a pillow and a blanket.
might be good to take a friend (regardless if he's planning to get one). he can hold your place in line in case you have to make a supply-run.
-dan[/quotece62f10344]
I was gonna take my brother but I saw that its 1 per household evil So i dont think he'll go for nothing. My girl might bring me some stuff when I need it, maybe 1 or 2 trips.
Akademikz
28-10-2006 11:21:47
I wish there was a store around here doing pre-orders that I could go line up for now and just pay the deposit, or whatever. Instead I have to wait until launch day and prepare fully for a long, brutual camp out.
michae229
28-10-2006 11:51:46
[quote=Just to confirm everything. Corporate has told stores NO BUNDLEs. If a store tries to get you to do a bundle, you can fight it. Some districts were told bundles were allowed per the manager's discretion, but they are not allowed. Also, it's up to the stores how the lines will be. We are doing a separate line for Elmos, Wiis, and PS3s, but this may change due to the mass numbers of people waiting and the confusion. We are doing 1 preorder of each per FAMILY, so if you have little kids they can't get their own items. Also, we are doing 2 Elmos per family.
someone in a forum i read posted this if any pull that shit make sure you fight it.
Akademikz
28-10-2006 12:29:25
I just called some places and FutureShop is telling me they can't dsiclose how many units they are going to be receiving. I'm about to call either a BestBuy or Futureshop and demand to speak to a manager about it and milk the information out of him. The earliest I could see myself lining up is 4pm Thursday, which is still 18 hours before the store opens, roughly.
This year I need to adequately prepare for it, unlike last year. Hopefully I find some friends that want one too and people don't start lining up until later than some of the stores in the US.
x323smostwantedx
28-10-2006 12:31:02
[quote7081b26d1a="Akademikz"]I just called some places and FutureShop is telling me they can't dsiclose how many units they are going to be receiving. I'm about to call either a BestBuy or Futureshop and demand to speak to a manager about it and milk the information out of him. The earliest I could see myself lining up is 4pm Thursday, which is still 18 hours before the store opens, roughly.
This year I need to adequately prepare for it, unlike last year. Hopefully I find some friends that want one too and people don't start lining up until later than some of the stores in the US.[/quote7081b26d1a]
If some people are camping out 24 hrs+ to get a pre order, im guessing people will camp out longer before the release date.
michae229
28-10-2006 12:46:13
[quote1e8d78ea33="Akademikz"]I just called some places and FutureShop is telling me they can't dsiclose how many units they are going to be receiving. I'm about to call either a BestBuy or Futureshop and demand to speak to a manager about it and milk the information out of him. The earliest I could see myself lining up is 4pm Thursday, which is still 18 hours before the store opens, roughly.
This year I need to adequately prepare for it, unlike last year. Hopefully I find some friends that want one too and people don't start lining up until later than some of the stores in the US.[/quote1e8d78ea33]
don't waste your time BestBuy knows nothing i had a dumbass tell me they are doing pre-orders
x323smostwantedx
28-10-2006 12:54:23
quick help!
My brother wants to go with me to get a ps3 tonight but I read that its 1 per househould. Do they check ID? Or do they just write down ur info? ANy help? thanks
Akademikz
28-10-2006 13:03:50
Well, I'm going to demand a manager, like I said, and get some information out of them. I'm going to periodically check through Thursday/Friday at my local retailers and when lines begin to form then I'll be joining, or at a reasonable time if no one is there I'll begin the line myself.
michae229
28-10-2006 16:33:05
lol i went to mine 7 people and they are getting 5 im calling more
michae229
28-10-2006 16:47:32
[quoteafca103be2="x323smostwantedx"]quick help!
My brother wants to go with me to get a ps3 tonight but I read that its 1 per househould. Do they check ID? Or do they just write down ur info? ANy help? thanks[/quoteafca103be2]
i wouldn't but if your not there now you prolly wont get one
betterthancandy
28-10-2006 18:46:33
im going at 2am to check the line status then if it looks good ill be back at 5 to sit and wait
michae229
28-10-2006 18:49:13
lololol don't bother your not getting one did you even call
betterthancandy
28-10-2006 18:52:31
[quotefad260d767="michae229"]lololol don't bother your not getting one did you even call[/quotefad260d767]
yes i did call. they did not say how many they were getting?
whats your story? i know you were going to go too, did you get scared by the amount of people already in line?
michae229
28-10-2006 18:55:45
[quote06438d42b8="betterthancandy"][quote06438d42b8="michae229"]lololol don't bother your not getting one did you even call[/quote06438d42b8]
yes i did call. they did not say how many they were getting?
whats your story? i know you were going to go too, did you get scared by the amount of people already in line?[/quote06438d42b8]
yea they said they had 5 i went there was 7 people in line i went at 5pm, and i went to gamestop on Oct the 10th at 12pm and was number 1 so i said its not worth it.
betterthancandy
28-10-2006 18:57:15
[quote8e02116068="michae229"][quote8e02116068="betterthancandy"][quote8e02116068="michae229"]lololol don't bother your not getting one did you even call[/quote8e02116068]
yes i did call. they did not say how many they were getting?
whats your story? i know you were going to go too, did you get scared by the amount of people already in line?[/quote8e02116068]
yea they said they had 5 i went there was 7 people in line i went at 5pm, and i went to gamestop on Oct the 10th at 12pm and was number 1 so i said its not worth it.[/quote8e02116068]
i see, well my TRU is in New Hampshire, so maybe there wont be many there...
probly wrong, but i'll check later.
michae229
28-10-2006 18:59:02
[quote3771cbd159="betterthancandy"][quote3771cbd159="michae229"][quote3771cbd159="betterthancandy"][quote3771cbd159="michae229"]lololol don't bother your not getting one did you even call[/quote3771cbd159]
yes i did call. they did not say how many they were getting?
whats your story? i know you were going to go too, did you get scared by the amount of people already in line?[/quote3771cbd159]
yea they said they had 5 i went there was 7 people in line i went at 5pm, and i went to gamestop on Oct the 10th at 12pm and was number 1 so i said its not worth it.[/quote3771cbd159]
i see, well my TRU is in New Hampshire, so maybe there wont be many there...
probly wrong, but i'll check later.[/quote3771cbd159]
if you are a small town i wouldn't be surprised if they got three have you even called?
betterthancandy
28-10-2006 19:01:25
[quote6e3a0ac009="michae229"][quote6e3a0ac009="betterthancandy"][quote6e3a0ac009="michae229"][quote6e3a0ac009="betterthancandy"][quote6e3a0ac009="michae229"]lololol don't bother your not getting one did you even call[/quote6e3a0ac009]
yes i did call. they did not say how many they were getting?
whats your story? i know you were going to go too, did you get scared by the amount of people already in line?[/quote6e3a0ac009]
yea they said they had 5 i went there was 7 people in line i went at 5pm, and i went to gamestop on Oct the 10th at 12pm and was number 1 so i said its not worth it.[/quote6e3a0ac009]
i see, well my TRU is in New Hampshire, so maybe there wont be many there...
probly wrong, but i'll check later.[/quote6e3a0ac009]
if you are a small town i wouldn't be surprised if they got three have you even called?[/quote6e3a0ac009]
its a city where eb is getting 16 and gamestop is getting 16 and they are neighbors.
like i said earlier i did call, and they didn't know how many they would have.
michae229
28-10-2006 19:04:45
[quote25e95a8426="betterthancandy"][quote25e95a8426="michae229"][quote25e95a8426="betterthancandy"][quote25e95a8426="michae229"][quote25e95a8426="betterthancandy"][quote25e95a8426="michae229"]lololol don't bother your not getting one did you even call[/quote25e95a8426]
yes i did call. they did not say how many they were getting?
whats your story? i know you were going to go too, did you get scared by the amount of people already in line?[/quote25e95a8426]
yea they said they had 5 i went there was 7 people in line i went at 5pm, and i went to gamestop on Oct the 10th at 12pm and was number 1 so i said its not worth it.[/quote25e95a8426]
i see, well my TRU is in New Hampshire, so maybe there wont be many there...
probly wrong, but i'll check later.[/quote25e95a8426]
if you are a small town i wouldn't be surprised if they got three have you even called?[/quote25e95a8426]
its a city where eb is getting 16 and gamestop is getting 16 and they are neighbors.
like i said earlier i did call, and they didn't know how many they would have.[/quote25e95a8426]
lol they are gone all the threads im reading in other ps3 forums are full of people that are pissed because they had campers already if you didnt go there at 12 you are priolly not getting one go check i bet money on it there are people there already and it doesn't matter how many gamestop is getting im in Houston and the stores i called the most they were getting was 5-7.
interesting tidbit. my brother in law got for his birthday/xmas a preordered premium system at fye. he is #25. this is at a store in albany, ny. I told my sister in law that it is good that he is 25 b/c if he doesnt get it this first shipment any bugs from that shipment may be worked out by the time he gets one )
maybe not, but it is a silver lining.
also, when i was in fye today i asked about using their rewards card thingy on a ps3 and it is crazy. u pay $25 for this thing and get 10% off but cannot use it on ipods or game systems (or so she thought). who is crazy enough to buy $250 of electronics at overpriced ps3 instead of walmart if it isnt an ipod or gaming system that is the same price everywhere
zdub08
28-10-2006 19:10:46
when does toys r us open?
michae229
28-10-2006 19:11:50
[quoteff9d4bd209="zdub08"]when does toys r us open?[/quoteff9d4bd209]
lol if you are typing its too late unless they dont let people camp
and they open at 11
zdub08
28-10-2006 19:17:11
[quote501173c3d2="michae229"][quote501173c3d2="zdub08"]when does toys r us open?[/quote501173c3d2]
lol if you are typing its too late unless they dont let people camp
and they open at 11[/quote501173c3d2]
LOL OKAY DUDE
i dont live in a very big city
ill probably go early and check it out
michae229
28-10-2006 19:18:48
[quote6661c92d29="zdub08"][quote6661c92d29="michae229"][quote6661c92d29="zdub08"]when does toys r us open?[/quote6661c92d29]
lol if you are typing its too late unless they dont let people camp
and they open at 11[/quote6661c92d29]
LOL OKAY DUDE
i dont live in a very big city
ill probably go early and check it out[/quote6661c92d29]
just keeping it real i don't know wtf TRU was thinking about they put and ad and put it online and did it on the weekend
egyptianruin
28-10-2006 21:54:01
Went to TRU at 3pm to see and the line was 10 people deep and they are only getting 7 systems.
Bentley
28-10-2006 22:01:37
I think its safe to say that all TRUs are at capacity.
Berky34
28-10-2006 22:08:56
yeah at 10 in the morning i checked it out and some guy was already camping out. i called at 2 PM and they said they already had 15 people... they are only getting 6 systems
michae229
28-10-2006 22:12:57
yea thank god i got mine with gamestop
Berky34
28-10-2006 22:14:25
I wish I did... I have a friend that works at Gamestop I'll ask her about later and see if she can hook me up.
betterthancandy
28-10-2006 22:39:20
just got back from TRU...
no luck...lots of tents..
michae229
28-10-2006 22:47:14
[quote528118e011="betterthancandy"]just got back from TRU...
no luck...lots of tents..[/quote528118e011]
lol told you lol
egyptianruin
28-10-2006 22:58:50
[quote685b1e62c6="michae229"][quote685b1e62c6="betterthancandy"]just got back from TRU...
no luck...lots of tents..[/quote685b1e62c6]
lol told you lol[/quote685b1e62c6]
lol yep, and right now in Baltimore it feels like 39 with 21mph winds gusts up to 31, poor poor people. I made it a point to drive by and say "dont forget to set your clocks back" laughed and drove off. Fall back - gain an hour of sitting in the cold.
michae229
28-10-2006 23:00:40
[quote1752a5929f="egyptianruin"][quote1752a5929f="michae229"][quote1752a5929f="betterthancandy"]just got back from TRU...
no luck...lots of tents..[/quote1752a5929f]
lol told you lol[/quote1752a5929f]
lol yep, and right now in Baltimore it feels like 39 with 21mph winds gusts up to 31, poor poor people. I made it a point to drive by and say "dont forget to set your clocks back" laughed and drove off. Fall back - gain an hour of sitting in the cold.[/quote1752a5929f]
lol funny no one is doing it for a wii
HotGifts4You
29-10-2006 00:56:45
so true. wii stinks. ps3 rocks.
gruffer
29-10-2006 01:39:35
I this that its really too windy to camp in the northeast...(Watch me find tents) )
amir89630
29-10-2006 10:26:13
OK, no luck at TRU. Lots of people were there for the TME's. They had 4 preorders, and me and my friend got shafted. We stopped by gamstop and asked them if they were having a midnight launch, but then he said yea, but they were all preordered out, and i was like whats the point of a launch if they are preordered.... and then he was like hUH. So ... now, is walmart having a midnight launch, if they are, how does that work, cuz walmart is open 24 hrs.
michae229
29-10-2006 10:55:09
i read reports of people camping for 40 HOURS!!!!!!!!!!!
x323smostwantedx
29-10-2006 10:57:19
Okay well im back from my camping. I got there yesterday around 3pm and there were 7 people there, I had heard there were gonna be 15 at my TRU but then later they said they were only gonna pre order 7 ( , i I was the one that got fucked. So I stayed until this morning and left with a Wii pre order and 2 Elmos TMX, both im hoping to sell before x mas.
michae229
29-10-2006 11:03:16
[quoteb1d7ed0153="x323smostwantedx"]Okay well im back from my camping. I got there yesterday around 3pm and there were 7 people there, I had heard there were gonna be 15 at my TRU but then later they said they were only gonna pre order 7 ( , i I was the one that got fucked. So I stayed until this morning and left with a Wii pre order and 2 Elmos TMX, both im hoping to sell before x mas.[/quoteb1d7ed0153]
damn i thought you were going to get one.
but trust me they let half go to pre-orders and half for launch day
x323smostwantedx
29-10-2006 11:06:17
[quote783eafb523="michae229"][quote783eafb523="x323smostwantedx"]Okay well im back from my camping. I got there yesterday around 3pm and there were 7 people there, I had heard there were gonna be 15 at my TRU but then later they said they were only gonna pre order 7 ( , i I was the one that got fucked. So I stayed until this morning and left with a Wii pre order and 2 Elmos TMX, both im hoping to sell before x mas.[/quote783eafb523]
damn i thought you were going to get one.
but trust me they let half go to pre-orders and half for launch day[/quote783eafb523]
I asked the manager and he said he didnt know, my bud told him to call him a day before launch day so he can try to get me one, but im thinking on camping out sams club.
amir89630
29-10-2006 12:46:39
how does the walmart biz work?
aren't they open 24 hrs. midnight. Camping out inside the store?
somebody enlighten me.
DRay9911
29-10-2006 13:10:07
it may be up to the store. or, it may be up to corporate
best bet is to go early one day and ask whoever is working the electronics area. make it a point to talk to the same person each time.
i asked the guy at my store (who has worked there ever since i've shopped there), and he wasn't even sure. i asked if they received any information regarding displays or launch titles, but he said they didn't. he could have been pulling my leg, but i don't think he was.
i can't believe they'd let people camp out in the store. but i can imagine it being as crazy as the annual day-after-thanksgiving sale.
-dan
manOFice
29-10-2006 14:10:59
I can't believe you people are shelling out $600 for a gaming system...
michae229
29-10-2006 14:30:10
[quote711b6ca738="manofice"]I can't believe you people are shelling out $600 for a gaming system...[/quote711b6ca738]
i still don't know why people complain i don't know about you but people everyday spend $400 on ipods (even though dropped) or 700 on that proda crap anyone in their right mind knows that. And i can remember last year people saying i cant believe the 360 is 400 oh god why? if you ain't got the money don't whine its more for me.
manOFice
29-10-2006 14:39:55
Yeah and anyone who would spend 700 bucks on prada crap is crazy too....i use my money to pay bills.
amir89630
29-10-2006 17:48:09
SNES cost 200$ when it launched. PS1 300. XBox 300. GBoy 130. What else.
michae229
29-10-2006 18:01:00
[quote460b4fbfdd="amir89630"]SNES cost 200$ when it launched. PS1 300. XBox 300. GBoy 130. What else.[/quote460b4fbfdd]
add inflation homeboy
J4320
29-10-2006 18:01:07
Is anyone else here turned off by the controllers? I mean seriously, the only reason I want a PS3 is because of the cash value. Maybe some things will change my mind later down the road but I'm really not that impressed.
ilanbg
29-10-2006 18:05:05
The controllers are fine, by $600 is too much for me. I'll probably own one in two or three years when they go down in value, unless I get the one from Freepay and I'm not strapped for cash.
But I intend on buying as many as possible to resell.
Bentley
29-10-2006 18:06:22
Nah the controllers are the same pretty much just wireless and motion sensored. Its not the boomerang controller. I agree on the $600 for a system I would never pay that much its not about money issues but $600 could go towards something so much better. Im doing it just for the cash value.
J4320
29-10-2006 18:07:33
[quoteee098c74c9="ilanbg"]The controllers are fine, by $600 is too much for me. I'll probably own one in two or three years when they go down in value, unless I get the one from Freepay and I'm not strapped for cash.
But I intend on buying as many as possible to resell.[/quoteee098c74c9]
That's exactly what I would be doing if I had the motivation. lol
As for the controllers, has anything changed on them at all? I HATE the playstation controllers.
BD2006BD
29-10-2006 18:17:56
How does the 24 hour walmart situation work? I have 2 of them both 5 minutes away from me. Are there lines? First come first serve? Tickets? Everyone just grab one? How does it work??? Does anyone know that maybe got a 360 at a 24hr walmart?
ilanbg
29-10-2006 18:23:47
[quote77f4fb84d4="J4320"][quote77f4fb84d4="ilanbg"]The controllers are fine, by $600 is too much for me. I'll probably own one in two or three years when they go down in value, unless I get the one from Freepay and I'm not strapped for cash.
But I intend on buying as many as possible to resell.[/quote77f4fb84d4]
That's exactly what I would be doing if I had the motivation. lol
As for the controllers, has anything changed on them at all? I HATE the playstation controllers.[/quote77f4fb84d4]
They are lighter, use motion control, are wireless, and have no rumble.
What do you hate about them? They're the best controllers I've ever used on any system.
Bentley
29-10-2006 18:38:12
[quotee44893ecc6="BD2006BD"]How does the 24 hour walmart situation work? I have 2 of them both 5 minutes away from me. Are there lines? First come first serve? Tickets? Everyone just grab one? How does it work??? Does anyone know that maybe got a 360 at a 24hr walmart?[/quotee44893ecc6]
Its not the same for every store, you would have to call and ask yourself or you might be misinformed.
J4320
29-10-2006 18:49:17
[quoteddabc9fc9a="ilanbg"][quoteddabc9fc9a="J4320"][quoteddabc9fc9a="ilanbg"]The controllers are fine, by $600 is too much for me. I'll probably own one in two or three years when they go down in value, unless I get the one from Freepay and I'm not strapped for cash.
But I intend on buying as many as possible to resell.[/quoteddabc9fc9a]
That's exactly what I would be doing if I had the motivation. lol
As for the controllers, has anything changed on them at all? I HATE the playstation controllers.[/quoteddabc9fc9a]
They are lighter, use motion control, are wireless, and have no rumble.
What do you hate about them? They're the best controllers I've ever used on any system.[/quoteddabc9fc9a]
- No triggers --- This really bothers me, the upper buttons just don't suffice for me.
- Buttons aren't touch sensitive like the 360 controller triggers (not too positive on this one, if they are touch sensitive, let me know) --- I'm referring to when you barely press on the trigger it will have less of an effect.
Those are the two things that really bother me about it.
ilanbg
29-10-2006 19:04:36
The PS2 controllers are touch sensitive, but it needs to be enabled by the game (lots of games don't use this feature). That is the only difference between a PS2 and a PS1 controller, in fact.
J4320
29-10-2006 19:49:39
[quote827e5024f0="ilanbg"]The PS2 controllers are touch sensitive, but it needs to be enabled by the game (lots of games don't use this feature). That is the only difference between a PS2 and a PS1 controller, in fact.[/quote827e5024f0]
I see. That's a little more reassuring to know. I'm still not a big fan of the controller though. No triggers are really annoying to me. The same controller also makes me feel like I'm playing just another mediocre playstation game.
YourGiftsFree
30-10-2006 10:12:09
My Walmart or BestBuy doesnt know!
MyJobIsThis
30-10-2006 10:40:12
Ok im sure these are already answered Questions how much is each ps3 the main package. Is the supply low for the demand of the ps3's like xbox and will they sell for150-200% of what they normally are..."If so me and a few buddies are planning on camping out just to make the profit....Trying to make a excuse of why i can't work till a certaint time on black friday..
michae229
30-10-2006 10:58:05
http//ps3.ign.com/articles/742/742508p1.html
michae229
30-10-2006 10:58:24
lots of questions answered
http//ps3.ign.com/articles/742/742508p1.html
MyJobIsThis
30-10-2006 14:34:01
not mine
cyberpunk243
30-10-2006 18:49:50
Yeah, I gotta call Sears and ask them if they are going to be getting any. I e-mailed their customer support but they said they didn't know and that I should call them. I hope they are getting them because that seems like my best bet right now. Anyone else know anything about Sears and what they are up to on this PS3 situation?
supersponger1979
02-11-2006 17:46:11
Anyopne around San Diego planning on camping @ Target? I work there and my 10% really comes in handy...
damn...I want one now!!! http//news.com.com/1606-2_3-6132101.html?tag=cnetfd.mt
egyptianruin
02-11-2006 18:16:55
[quote0f2c6bb626="GCY"]damn...I want one now!!! http//news.com.com/1606-2_3-6132101.html?tag=cnetfd.mt[/quote0f2c6bb626]
Yeah it does. My FIL is sick so I may or may not be camping out dependant on how things go. He's in hospice so I know he hasnt that much longer ( PS3 will have to wait if something goes wrong.
WOW! stun
Lucky bastards!
http//cgi.ebay.ca/Sony-Playstation-3-PS3-Premium-60GB-PreOrder-For-11-17_W0QQitemZ120046940135QQihZ002QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
[quote2d35e369a9="J4320"][quote2d35e369a9="ilanbg"][quote2d35e369a9="J4320"][quote2d35e369a9="ilanbg"]The controllers are fine, by $600 is too much for me. I'll probably own one in two or three years when they go down in value, unless I get the one from Freepay and I'm not strapped for cash.
But I intend on buying as many as possible to resell.[/quote2d35e369a9]
That's exactly what I would be doing if I had the motivation. lol
As for the controllers, has anything changed on them at all? I HATE the playstation controllers.[/quote2d35e369a9]
They are lighter, use motion control, are wireless, and have no rumble.
What do you hate about them? They're the best controllers I've ever used on any system.[/quote2d35e369a9]
- No triggers --- This really bothers me, the upper buttons just don't suffice for me.
- Buttons aren't touch sensitive like the 360 controller triggers (not too positive on this one, if they are touch sensitive, let me know) --- I'm referring to when you barely press on the trigger it will have less of an effect.
Those are the two things that really bother me about it.[/quote2d35e369a9]
The buttons on the XBOX 360 are not pressure sensitive either... They were in the XBOX 1, but they took that feature out from the 360.
OldManWrigley
02-11-2006 19:01:21
Alright, I just read every single post in this thread, and I'm kind of confused. The thread kind of got sidetracked from camping out the night of Nov. 16th to preordering and camping out last Saturday. I guess I'll just have to go to Walmart or Best Buy and figure out what I'll do, I'm camping out, and I'm buying 5. )
J4320
02-11-2006 19:31:35
[quote40c418f86f="OldManWrigley"]Alright, I just read every single post in this thread, and I'm kind of confused. The thread kind of got sidetracked from camping out the night of Nov. 16th to preordering and camping out last Saturday. I guess I'll just have to go to Walmart or Best Buy and figure out what I'll do, I'm camping out, and I'm buying 5. )[/quote40c418f86f]
They'll let you buy 5?
michae229
02-11-2006 19:35:26
[quoteac2a99315a="J4320"][quoteac2a99315a="OldManWrigley"]Alright, I just read every single post in this thread, and I'm kind of confused. The thread kind of got sidetracked from camping out the night of Nov. 16th to preordering and camping out last Saturday. I guess I'll just have to go to Walmart or Best Buy and figure out what I'll do, I'm camping out, and I'm buying 5. )[/quoteac2a99315a]
They'll let you buy 5?[/quoteac2a99315a]
man yea right unless........
you get 5 homeboys or and even that if your store gets 5 i hear people not giving good numbers at big stores i have heard 5 in some cases and 65 in others and this might be one of those launches people are talking about camping 2 days early which is crazy and dont bank on online pre-orders.
x323smostwantedx
02-11-2006 19:39:57
Yup, I might be camping out for 2 days with my friend. Im not sure though
michae229
02-11-2006 19:43:19
[quote3c9ac12079="x323smostwantedx"]Yup, I might be camping out for 2 days with my friend. Im not sure though[/quote3c9ac12079]
i know a guy that works at bestbuy if i hear 20 or less then im not camping ll just take the pre-order
Akademikz
02-11-2006 19:43:48
[quote2738bcefa9="J4320"][quote2738bcefa9="OldManWrigley"]Alright, I just read every single post in this thread, and I'm kind of confused. The thread kind of got sidetracked from camping out the night of Nov. 16th to preordering and camping out last Saturday. I guess I'll just have to go to Walmart or Best Buy and figure out what I'll do, I'm camping out, and I'm buying 5. )[/quote2738bcefa9]
They'll let you buy 5?[/quote2738bcefa9]
No, they won't. So unless he's bringing friends or intends on hopping from location to location and expecting to get multiple units, it's unlikely that you'll snag 5 - but good luck, I suppose.
Personally, I'm still deciding, but as time goes on I want it more and more, haha. It's like an 80% chance me and a few buddies will be camping out to get one. Suprisingly, we'll be keeping our units - you know, to play, instead of selling them; unless I buy multiples of course (if my brother and other friends come that aren't buying).
OldManWrigley
02-11-2006 19:46:49
I'm planning on paying people $100 to camp out around the town from the time we get out of school Thursday (3PM) until the store opens or what-not. I haven't done complete research, but that's my plan. I do have at [b66f036c9b1]least[/b66f036c9b1] five people that will do that for me, weather it be here or from my hometown up North, most of my friends aren't the weathiest of people, and will be really happy with a free $100 just for sitting in front of a store......I've already "recruited" 3, so we'll see )
J4320
02-11-2006 19:58:02
Yeah that's what I was thinking (about bringing friends or something) because I was pretty sure they don't give one person more than one PS3.
Good luck to everyone who's doing this. I know I wont.
BD2006BD
02-11-2006 20:01:52
How can you afford five? 600 X 5 = 3000 PLUS a few hundred in tax. And on top of that.. paying people to camp out. Thats a lot of money.
x323smostwantedx
02-11-2006 20:04:09
[quoteffe76ca72a="BD2006BD"]How can you afford five? 600 X 5 = 3000 PLUS a few hundred in tax. And on top of that.. paying people to camp out. Thats a lot of money.[/quoteffe76ca72a]
I know its a lot, but if u have the money, they payout will be sweet
OldManWrigley
02-11-2006 20:14:44
Ouch, forgot about tax......
Looks like I'll drop the kids I have in Tennesse that will be camping out and pay some of my old friends in New Hampshire (tax free)...but if I can't, I'll just pay the tax....
I afford it because, I play poker, and I have some money available to "invest", yes, I do consider this an investment, short, short, short term investment....
Snacks, Chair, Blankets For Camping Out - $30
Cost of 5 PS3's - $3,000 + $285 Tax = $3,285
eBay fees - $275
Making 110% of your investment in a matter of days - Priceless
Invest $3,600
Sell $7,500
Profit $3,900
Based on selling each PS3 for $1,500, eBay fees calculated for selling price of $1,500. I will only accept money order, so I do not have to deal with PayPal fees or anyone ripping me off. In all reality, PS3's will probably sell for $1,600 - $1,800, giving me a profit of almost $5,000.[/size2765cf0fc0]
doylnea
02-11-2006 20:20:26
[quote0997854d08="OldManWrigley"]Ouch, forgot about tax......
Looks like I'll drop the kids I have in Tennesse that will be camping out and pay some of my old friends in New Hampshire (tax free)...but if I can't, I'll just pay the tax....
I afford it because, I play poker, and I have some money available to "invest", yes, I do consider this an investment, short, short, short term investment....
Snacks, Chair, Blankets For Camping Out - $30
Cost of 5 PS3's - $3,000 + $285 Tax = $3,285
eBay fees - $275
Making 110% of your investment in a matter of days - Priceless
Invest $3,600
Sell $7,500
Profit $3,900
Based on selling each PS3 for $1,500, eBay fees calculated for selling price of $1,500. I will only accept money order, so I do not have to deal with PayPal fees or anyone ripping me off. In all reality, PS3's will probably sell for $1,600 - $1,800, giving me a profit of almost $5,000.[/size0997854d08][/quote0997854d08]
not quite...you have to accept paypal to sell a PS3 (though this may just be for the pre-orders)
J4320
02-11-2006 20:23:05
Wow I forgot about tax too. If I really wanted to do this I could take a few people down to Oregon (30 minute drive) which is tax free. I'm still too lazy though, and there's a chance I could get nothing. It's not worth the hassle for me.
BD2006BD
02-11-2006 20:27:50
well good luck with that.. I hope you get them. I think it would definitely be worth it. I think it would be worth it to skip work / school for a day and sit there all day for $1000, or however much you would make.
Where do you play poker at? Isn't it illegal now?
OldManWrigley
02-11-2006 20:28:44
[quote046d7e3aa5="doylnea"][quote046d7e3aa5="OldManWrigley"]Ouch, forgot about tax......
Looks like I'll drop the kids I have in Tennesse that will be camping out and pay some of my old friends in New Hampshire (tax free)...but if I can't, I'll just pay the tax....
I afford it because, I play poker, and I have some money available to "invest", yes, I do consider this an investment, short, short, short term investment....
Snacks, Chair, Blankets For Camping Out - $30
Cost of 5 PS3's - $3,000 + $285 Tax = $3,285
eBay fees - $275
Making 110% of your investment in a matter of days - Priceless
Invest $3,600
Sell $7,500
Profit $3,900
Based on selling each PS3 for $1,500, eBay fees calculated for selling price of $1,500. I will only accept money order, so I do not have to deal with PayPal fees or anyone ripping me off. In all reality, PS3's will probably sell for $1,600 - $1,800, giving me a profit of almost $5,000.[/size046d7e3aa5][/quote046d7e3aa5]
not quite...you have to accept paypal to sell a PS3 (though this may just be for the pre-orders)[/quote046d7e3aa5]
It is just pre-orders )
Plus think if all the money I save without using PayPal, PayPal is like 3%, which would add up to be $235 after I sold all 5 and then shipping added in too.
BD2006BD
02-11-2006 20:32:45
Does anyone have ANY idea of what a 24 hour walmart would be like? I can't imagine they would let you stand in line in the store for a day..would they?
Do people ever camp out alone? Or always with friends? Because right now the friends that I have near me won't camp out. The ones that I camped out with at stuff like Black Friday are away at college.
csurge
02-11-2006 20:43:09
[quotefd7a27fcf9="Tsmith10803"]Anyone in or around NYC planning on camping out? if so, where?[/quotefd7a27fcf9]
I'm in Jersey and I'd wanna camp out for it, but ... I'm in college
I don't think I'll need further explanation lol
dmorris68
03-11-2006 13:16:43
The Wal-Marts here allow inside camp outs. Last year for the 360 launch they had chairs arranged in a roped-off section of the store.
Back when the PS2 was launched I stood in line at Wal-Mart for a few hours until the midnight launch, there were probably about 50 people in line, I was #15 or so. They didn't provide chairs back then, though.
OldManWrigley
03-11-2006 13:37:49
Yeah I just went to my walmart, and he said that in the past people got in line at layaway....the guy didn't really know though what was happening, but he did say the would be getting some, he had no idea how many though.
I went to Circuit City, they said they never were, and never will take preorders on the PS3, they said that I'd have to wait in the cold until they open (10AM), they also said EB was the only place they knew of taking preorders, but they, of course, were preordered out.
At Best Buy, the guy didn't know much, and said he wouldn't to prevent "all the drama happening outside like other stores were going to have", so who knows.
At Target, the guy didn't know squat either, just that I'd have to wait outside until they open, which I think was 8AM.
I think I'm going to get my happy ass to Circuit City 17 hours before they open, and sit in my chair and wait. I'm going to pay someone $150 to go sit a WalMart and wait, then pay another person $150 to sit at the other WalMart, then probably pay two other people to sit at the same WalMarts, or heck, just get 4 people to stand in line at the same WalMart, or hell, why not just sit with my five buddies at the WalMart and give them each $600 to purchase one to give to me? I don't know, the plan is still in the works, but it's looking like I'll end up with a PS3 somehow )
BD2006BD
03-11-2006 14:17:54
Are you camping out alone?
May be a dumb question but.. what if you have to pee? Will they let you back in line if you don't have a friend there to save your place
OldManWrigley
03-11-2006 14:38:35
Probably not, I'd probably call up my mom or someone to hold my place while I ran to the little boys room.....
I'm really excitied about doing this, being an unemployed teen who really doesn't feel like getting a job until he graduates and somehow needs to come up with $450 a month for car/insurance bills.....If I get the 5 that I want, I'll make enough to just put in a savings account and pay my bills with it, plus have some left over )
Anyone else think it would be a good idea to invest in sony stock?
BD2006BD
03-11-2006 14:43:35
What is everyones guess on how long people will be waiting? Do you think people will be a whole day early (like midnight on wednesday?) because it comes out midnight on thurday. My guess is the 24 hour walmart will let you line up at layaway.. I plan on spending my whole Thursday there. I'll bring a chair and my DS or something. Am I crazy for thinking this???
Within 5 minutes there are 2 walmarts, 2 EBgames/gamestops, I don't know how crazy it will be.
OldManWrigley
03-11-2006 15:31:58
I'm going right after school Thursday (3PM) for a Circuit City which opens at 10AM )
egyptianruin
03-11-2006 16:22:06
Im going Wednesday afternoon.
OldManWrigley
03-11-2006 16:27:27
I'm hoping for a midnight sale? Even still say you start camping aabout 5PM, you'll be camping for 32 hours!
kdollar
03-11-2006 17:01:39
it releases the 17th, but anyone notice on the dumbass ps3 commercials it looks like it says 11/7?
Berky34
03-11-2006 21:29:48
I'll prob go after school on thursday to a wal mart if they allow camping inside. thats awesome.
BD2006BD
03-11-2006 22:01:19
I am thinking about going Wednesday night (thurs morning) at midnight. It goes on sale thursday night at midnight so that would be 24 hours of sitting there. I hope they allow you to bring your own chair and sit inside. I have NO idea what it will be like. You think people will be there already?
Ideas of things to do??
-Bring a magazine/book
-Bring a Nintendo DS or PSP
-Talk to other people there
-Sleep
Anyone else have ideas to kill time?
Bentley
03-11-2006 22:45:56
[quote9f3d260626="OldManWrigley"]Probably not, I'd probably call up my mom or someone to hold my place while I ran to the little boys room.....
I'm really excitied about doing this, being an unemployed teen who really doesn't feel like getting a job until he graduates and somehow needs to come up with $450 a month for car/insurance bills.....If I get the 5 that I want, I'll make enough to just put in a savings account and pay my bills with it, plus have some left over )
Anyone else think it would be a good idea to invest in sony stock?[/quote9f3d260626]
Wow sounds just like me. My friend just got a check for 8,000 from his grandpa and is down to loan me the money to buy the system and I have about 8 people willing to camp out for me. I offered $200/system. 5/8 don't have jobs or school so they are so down to camp out 48+ hrs.
BD2006BD
03-11-2006 23:32:07
right now on ebay they are selling for around $1600.. just type in PS3 Preorder and view completed listings. Do you think the price will go down, up, or stay about the same after the system is released?
EatChex89
03-11-2006 23:35:38
how long do we expect campers to line up before the thing is actually released? Couple days? Weeks?
speak up.
x323smostwantedx
04-11-2006 01:24:55
[quote269a6eabb6="EatChex89"]how long do we expect campers to line up before the thing is actually released? Couple days? Weeks?
speak up.[/quote269a6eabb6]
im thinking about 2-3 days
OldManWrigley
04-11-2006 07:46:17
[quotefd0a302249="whoever"]
Wow sounds just like me. My friend just got a check for 8,000 from his grandpa and is down to loan me the money to buy the system and I have about 8 people willing to camp out for me. I offered $200/system. 5/8 don't have jobs or school so they are so down to camp out 48+ hrs.[/quotefd0a302249]
Yup, a lot of my friends have jobs but they are all getting paid <$6 an hour, so they'd take $200 for sitting in a chair for ~20 hours.
[quotefd0a302249="x323smostwantedx"][quotefd0a302249="EatChex89"]how long do we expect campers to line up before the thing is actually released? Couple days? Weeks?
speak up.[/quotefd0a302249]
im thinking about 2-3 days[/quotefd0a302249]
Now I'm getting worried. I'm still in school, and I've already arranged it with my Ma' that I can take Friday off, but not Thursday. There's 6 places here (TRU, Sears, Target, WM, BB, CC) plus maybe one or two others that will be getting the PS3, and if I get out of school Thursday and go directly out to camp, and all those places already have 5+ people in line, oh I'll be so mad!!
ragefu
04-11-2006 07:54:21
^You should take off Thursday instead, I think most people are getting in line after work/school on Thursday so it could be too late
OldManWrigley
04-11-2006 07:55:28
[quote2232ec6866="ragefu"]^You should take off Thursday instead, I think most people are getting in line after work/school on [b2232ec6866]Thursday [/b2232ec6866]so it could be too late[/quote2232ec6866]
Did you mean Thursday or Wednesday?
EatChex89
04-11-2006 09:47:38
2-3 days? that's ridiculous
i'll just wait until they actually have them like now you can just walk into a store and pick up a xbox 360... not really worth the wait. I do have patience..
ragefu
04-11-2006 09:52:32
[quotec802618c51="OldManWrigley"][quotec802618c51="ragefu"]^You should take off Thursday instead, I think most people are getting in line after work/school on [bc802618c51]Thursday [/bc802618c51]so it could be too late[/quotec802618c51]
Did you mean Thursday or Wednesday?[/quotec802618c51]
Thursday, I'd say get in line Thursday morning or at least by noon to be safe, then you can go to school a little late on Friday
Edit if you're taking off Thursday you may as well get in line Wednesday night, I've heard Best Buys are getting about half as many units as they had for 360 and you definitely don't want to wait that long and get shafted
Gigante
04-11-2006 09:53:45
Anybody know if we can apply $200 in BBB from McDonalds monopoly toward the purchase of a PS3?
ragefu
04-11-2006 09:57:27
[quote7abd6cdeec="Gigante"]Anybody know if we can apply $200 in BBB from McDonalds monopoly toward the purchase of a PS3?[/quote7abd6cdeec]
Game systems were on the list of exclusions but you could probably use it for PS3 games?
Powerbook
04-11-2006 10:02:33
Screw ps3, I don't want it heh. )
Gigante
04-11-2006 10:03:46
[quote82a4d09d00="ragefu"][quote82a4d09d00="Gigante"]Anybody know if we can apply $200 in BBB from McDonalds monopoly toward the purchase of a PS3?[/quote82a4d09d00]
Game systems were on the list of exclusions but you could probably use it for PS3 games?[/quote82a4d09d00]
game systems are? damn, i thought it was games. wish I had the info with me, but not at dorm.
Gigante
04-11-2006 10:10:02
Damn, found this. Guess game hardware is same as game system?
# Best Buy Bucks.
1. To redeem Best Buy Bucks at a Best Buy retail location To use toward the purchase of Best Buy merchandise in store, present to the Best Buy cashier at the beginning of the transaction. Limit of $3 in Best Buy Bucks may be used toward the purchase of any single CD or DVD or box set (limit does not apply to video games or computer software). Limit of $200 in Best Buy Bucks may be redeemed per customer per day (includes all visits to stores in the same day). Limit 3 of any 1 CD, DVD or video game title per store visit. Identification may be required. Total purchase amount of merchandise (before taxes) must be equal to or greater than the cumulative total of Best Buy Bucks redeemed. If the total value of the Best Buy Bucks you redeem exceeds the total amount of your purchase or the total amount that can be used toward your purchase, the unused balance will be forfeited.
2. To redeem Best Buy Bucks at BestBuy.com To use toward the purchase of Best Buy merchandise online, visit BestBuy.com and follow the instructions during the online checkout process to enter the BestBuy.com promotional code found on your Best Buy Buck™. Limit of $3 in Best Buy Bucks may be used toward the purchase of any single CD or DVD or box set (limit does not apply to video games or computer software). Limit of 40 promotional codes of any kind may be redeemed per online order. Limit of $200 in Best Buy Bucks may be redeemed online per customer/address/e-mail address per day. Limit 3 of any 1 CD, DVD or video game title per customer per day. Valid major credit card required for online purchases. If the purchase is not authorized by credit card company, purchase will be cancelled and all Best Buy Bucks redeemed during such transaction will be forfeited. If the total purchase amount is less than the total value of the promotional codes you enter, the balance will be forfeited.
3. Best Buy Bucks are valid for one-time use only and must be used only during normal hours of operation in Best Buy stores located in the U.S. between 10/3/06 and 12/2/06 OR at BestBuy.com between 120001 a.m. Central Time ("CT") 10/3/06 and 115959 p.m. (CT) 12/2/06. Best Buy Bucks may be combined and the cumulative total will be subtracted from total purchase amount of merchandise before the calculation of sales and similar taxes. To complete the transaction, you will be responsible for paying any amount owed after the redemption of Best Buy Bucks. If the transaction is cancelled or merchandise is returned for any reason, all Best Buy Bucks redeemed during such transaction will be forfeited and deducted from the total purchase amount of the merchandise, and you will receive refund or credit for the balance only, if any (subject to Best Buy's standard return policy). If merchandise is returned for exchange, all Best Buy Bucks redeemed during such transaction will be applied to the exchange transaction (subject to Best Buy's standard return policy). Value of Best Buy Bucks may be enhanced for the purchase of select products or services featured in special Best Buy promotions (subject to these Terms & Conditions). Cannot be used toward purchase of certain products and services, including but not limited to, Best Buy Gift Cards, [bda43113397]video game hardware[/bda43113397], Bose® audio products, DIRECTV service, satellite radio service, Cinema Systems, pay-as-you-go phone cards, Digital SLR cameras, High Definition camcorders, HP ink and paper, taxes, state fees, installation fees, delivery fees, third-party purchases, special order items, Performance Service Plans, Product Replacement Plans, and Magnolia Home Theater products, Bose®, SpeakerCraft, Sonos, Tivoli Audio, MartinLogan and Vienna Acoustics. Quantity limits may apply. Cannot be redeemed for cash. Cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Not valid on prior purchases or as payment on your Best Buy credit card. Not good in combination with any other coupons or offers. Valid on in-stock items only. No rainchecks. No dealers. No resale or auction of Best Buy Bucks permitted. No copies accepted. Cash value is 1/100th of 1 cent. Best Buy and McDonald's employees are NOT eligible to participate or win prizes in the MONOPOLY® 2006 Game at McDonald's. See Rule 2 "WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PLAY" for more details. Any misuse or suspected fraudulent use will void Best Buy Bucks. Subject to Official Rules available at www.mcdonalds.com or www.bestbuy.com.
OldManWrigley
04-11-2006 14:41:13
[quotee0d38b280a="EatChex89"]2-3 days? that's ridiculous
i'll just wait until they actually have them like now you can just walk into a store and pick up a xbox 360... not really worth the wait. I do have patience..[/quotee0d38b280a]
I'm going to be doing the waiting so I can make 1 or 2 thousand dollars, screw the system, I'd never spend $200, $300, $400, $500, nevermind $600 on a game system.....it's just pointless.
BD2006BD
04-11-2006 23:17:19
I thought the WII was going to have lots of systems at launch.. if you look on ebay they are going for like $400-600... looks like i'm going to be camping out for ANOTHER system.
BD2006BD
05-11-2006 06:23:26
Hey when do we start selling these? Right after we get them or around christmas?
Gigante
05-11-2006 11:03:41
[quotead18f546f1="BD2006BD"]Hey when do we start selling these? Right after we get them or around christmas?[/quotead18f546f1]
That is THE question. I think it will be an upside down bell curve. Highest prices right after launch and near xmas, with lower prices in the middle. I don't think you can go wrong.
x323smostwantedx
05-11-2006 11:12:54
Imma sell my Wii within the next week because I have a feeling some stores are gonna have some and they wont be in high demand but if I get a PS3, ill wait until a couple of weeks before x-mas.
OldManWrigley
05-11-2006 11:22:22
[quoteab83b0951b="x323smostwantedx"]Imma sell my Wii within the next week because I have a feeling some stores are gonna have some and they wont be in high demand but if I get a PS3, ill wait until a couple of weeks before x-mas.[/quoteab83b0951b]
Yeah that's my plan to, unless I get 5 like I want, then I'll sell one right away to see what happens, and to get a little cash.
As for the Wii, my Target is getting in 26 units. I'm deff. going to buy up a few Wiis also.
I also ordered a bunch of refurbed Apple products that will make me some money.
These next two months should yeild me at LEAST $2,000 profit, even if I only get one PS3.
zr2152
05-11-2006 17:22:29
Okay a few questions
1. My buddy and I are planning on going to camp out on thur the 16th and we are both going to buy a ps3.
2. What do we need to find out? Time the store opens? How many they are going to have? Total with Tax?
3. How much do you think we can get on ebay for each pS3?
Thanks!
tylerc
05-11-2006 17:28:27
Take $600 x your state's sales tax...obviously.
It will vary as to how much you will get for them, I'd say no less than $1000, especially right around Christmas.
x323smostwantedx
05-11-2006 17:41:46
[quote0604d615f2="zr2152"]Okay a few questions
1. My buddy and I are planning on going to camp out on thur the 16th and we are both going to buy a ps3.
2. What do we need to find out? Time the store opens? How many they are going to have? Total with Tax?
3. How much do you think we can get on ebay for each pS3?
Thanks![/quote0604d615f2]
1. The 16th is going to be too late to get one (im guessing since people camped out for 36+ hours for a pre-order)
2. Yeah u might want to ask the manager the amount theyre getting so u wont be standing in line all night and u end up getting nothing.
3. On ebay you might get 1200
OldManWrigley
05-11-2006 17:57:47
Yes, I plan on going about 20-30 hours prior to the opening to get in line. If I'm first, I obvioulsy won't have to worry about asking how many are in stock, but even if there are 5 people ahead of me I'll seek out someone who knows how many the store is getting so I don't end up waiting for nothing. I think on eBay you'll get between 1,500 and 2,000. At least $1,000 profit. IMO.
JUNIOR6886
05-11-2006 18:18:29
I think im just gonna have to settle for an xbox 360 (
michae229
05-11-2006 18:29:18
[quotec2fdda26c9="Gigante"]Anybody know if we can apply $200 in BBB from McDonalds monopoly toward the purchase of a PS3?[/quotec2fdda26c9]
you can always buy something then return it for store credit
anyone going to the CC Midnight launch? They are suppose to have 100 units in stock for it. Only available in 6 cities though
http//www.circuitcity.com/ccd/categorySpecial.do?catOid=-16622&sourceid=qIp6RU6fjRWoAlrDJX6b&affiliateid=39502629&carriage=befree&JSESSIONID=FTQSjXc2lyJGwQfcGT9sLp0HzyynVy!1085694307!1162756338191#anchor1
x323smostwantedx
05-11-2006 18:42:03
CC huh? One of the stores is like 30 mins. away from me so im thinking of going.
Berky34
05-11-2006 18:43:44
That's cool I might go to the one near Chicago, about 10-20 minutes away
Akademikz
05-11-2006 18:46:52
I need to start getting all my supplies and people in order for our camp-out in under 2 weeks. I'm psyched.
I wonder if I could still get one if I arrive at 8-9PM. ?
I highly doubt it but if I'm gonna go, it'll be that late.
Edit
Holy Shit!...just reread that CC thing over, "Union Square store will be giving away 100!!" wtf!!! shock Now I def. have to go!!
Akademikz
05-11-2006 18:50:33
I'm probably going to go around noon on the 16th, if no one is in line though I won't go until later. I'm hoping to have someone checking periodically on the line-up, if any, and we'll form it ourselves if no one is there by like 5-6pm, probably. I'm getting one on launch day, I don't care what it takes.
OldManWrigley
05-11-2006 19:07:32
[quote53d5f28a73="Akademikz"]I'm probably going to go around noon on the 16th, if no one is in line though I won't go until later. I'm hoping to have someone checking periodically on the line-up, if any, and we'll form it ourselves if no one is there by like 5-6pm, probably. I'm getting one on launch day, I don't care what it takes.[/quote53d5f28a73]
Yup, I have the same plan, in a way. I'm going to go before school on Thursday (16th), if even one person is there, I take the day off and wait in line. If nobody is, I go to school, and book my way there at 3PM. Nobody there, I go home and nap, then go back at around 5PM, where I'll probably just stay for 7 hours if there's few people there. If nobody is there before school, but to many people are there after school, I'm off to Circuit City or Best Buy or Target or K-Mart to just wait until they open the next day at 10AM or whenever. That's the plan. I'm hoping to get a clan of 4 people to just follow me around, so we can each buy one.
Can't wait. The "Elmo" thing this morning was fun. LIke I said, only one person at the Target, so I'm thinking that 5 stores won't have huge lines until maybe 1 or 2 hours prior to release. We'll see !
x323smostwantedx
05-11-2006 19:09:16
Okay so what stores will have PS3's on launch day?
Best Buy, Circuit City, Target, Sams Club, Toys R Us? Gamestop? EB Games? which ones else?
YourGiftsFree
05-11-2006 19:10:34
With these best buys tickets im not sure what to do. Hell I dont even know what they are. Help?
zr2152
05-11-2006 19:28:50
[quote474fe04521="x323smostwantedx"]Okay so what stores will have PS3's on launch day?
Best Buy, Circuit City, Target, Sams Club, Toys R Us? Gamestop? EB Games? which ones else?[/quote474fe04521]
I heard walmart had xbox360's, I might try my luck there, im going to the store tommorow to find out. And plus the Walmart by me is 24 hrs so looks like I wont have to wait outside in the cold for a PS3. lol
OldManWrigley
05-11-2006 20:08:47
Yup, mine's 24 hours too. PS3's coming in at midnight, line up at layaway. Getting there between 3-6PM.
BD2006BD
05-11-2006 20:43:53
Wow.. some are going for $2000.. at least this looks legit I think.
http//cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Playstation-3-PS3-System-Console-60GB-Pre-Sale-NIB_W0QQitemZ130043409535QQihZ003QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
EDIT One of my walmarts said that during the 360s they didn't let anyone line up until 8pm and that they kicked people out. Then he said a link just kind of formed by the game cases and they handed out the tickets.. But at the other walmart near me they said he didn't know much but he said last time people lined up at layaway. ( I have two 24 hour walmarts both 5 minutes away from my house ).
[quotec31c98781b="OldManWrigley"]Yup, mine's 24 hours too. PS3's coming in at midnight, line up at layaway. Getting there between 3-6PM.[/quotec31c98781b]
so you are just going to be waiting 6-9 hours? or are you talking about at 3-6PM on wednesday?
zr2152
05-11-2006 20:58:36
[quoted16b7cd9f4="OldManWrigley"]Yup, mine's 24 hours too. PS3's coming in at midnight, line up at layaway. Getting there between 3-6PM.[/quoted16b7cd9f4]
I think that im going to get there at like 5ish and see how the line is. Even if its short, i got 4 buddies going with me and we are all going to buy one and make a nice profit. Im thiking about buying one with the profit I get, so basically ill get one for free (well for standing in line for 8 hours, but its worth it).
egyptianruin
05-11-2006 20:59:37
Im going to the 24 hour Wal Mart, called today and the nice lady said I could camp out with my sleeping bag. Im getting there at 11am on Wednesday, lol
BD2006BD
05-11-2006 21:04:04
Do you guys think you will get one while only waiting 8 hours? I thought you needed to get there 24 hours early.
So you are waiting 36 hours egyptianruin? Have fun with that lol. What are you going to do to pass time?
for the CC that has 100 units, theres a good chance of getting one while only waiting 6-9 hrs. Other stores that'll have maybe 20-30...don't think so.
tylerc
05-11-2006 21:30:58
I think I might be camping out with a friend to get 1 each on Thursday.
egyptianruin
05-11-2006 21:33:29
[quote2fcebbb6ee="BD2006BD"]Do you guys think you will get one while only waiting 8 hours? I thought you needed to get there 24 hours early.
So you are waiting 36 hours egyptianruin? Have fun with that lol. What are you going to do to pass time?[/quote2fcebbb6ee]
Play Children of Mana for the DS and sleep.
BD2006BD
05-11-2006 21:38:07
heh.. fun. Good luck. I'll be there for 24 hours, I hope i'm the first one there.
Gigante
05-11-2006 22:36:30
I'll be there Tuesday morning.
OldManWrigley
06-11-2006 04:21:47
[quote864fbe3c38="Gigante"]I'll be there Tuesday morning.[/quote864fbe3c38]
You being serious?
Gigante
06-11-2006 09:45:48
[quotef869e118a7="OldManWrigley"][quotef869e118a7="Gigante"]I'll be there Tuesday morning.[/quotef869e118a7]
You being serious?[/quotef869e118a7]
lol, heeeelllllllllll no.
egyptianruin
06-11-2006 10:36:22
lol gigante. I saw that and decided I was just gonna go now. So Im sitting in WalMart with a tent, 6 pack of beer, pretzels and my DS. I can wait until the 17th...
michae229
06-11-2006 12:31:29
who here would buy a pre-order for 300 for a 20 gb version
Gigante
06-11-2006 13:57:32
[quote06681a5699="michae229"]who here would buy a pre-order for 300 for a 20 gb version[/quote06681a5699]
for the console? or for just the unpaid pre-order?
michae229
06-11-2006 13:59:03
[quote1f5c4befde="Gigante"][quote1f5c4befde="michae229"]who here would buy a pre-order for 300 for a 20 gb version[/quote1f5c4befde]
for the console? or for just the unpaid pre-order?[/quote1f5c4befde]
unpaid pre-order
zdub08
06-11-2006 15:00:57
[quote0f4f659d2d="x323smostwantedx"]Okay so what stores will have PS3's on launch day?
[b0f4f659d2d]Best Buy, Circuit City, Target, Sams Club, Toys R Us? Gamestop? EB Games?[/b0f4f659d2d] which ones else?[/quote0f4f659d2d]
is this list correct and complete? i thought TRU and either EB or Gamestop already took preorders?
michae229
06-11-2006 15:07:01
[quote18db61d980="zdub08"][quote18db61d980="x323smostwantedx"]Okay so what stores will have PS3's on launch day?
[b18db61d980]Best Buy, Circuit City, Target, Sams Club, Toys R Us? Gamestop? EB Games?[/b18db61d980] which ones else?[/quote18db61d980]
is this list correct and complete? i thought TRU and either EB or Gamestop already took preorders?[/quote18db61d980]
yea i think gamestop is done and will not have any in store but TRU took about half for pre-order i don't know though
BD2006BD
06-11-2006 16:06:38
shit.. is this going to be 1 Per Household or 1 per person?? I am going with my cousin and my dad. Me and my dad have the same last name / address... Ah!
zdub08
06-11-2006 16:07:51
[quoteaf4aed25a5="BD2006BD"]shit.. is this going to be 1 Per Household or 1 per person?? I am going with my cousin and my dad. Me and my dad have the same last name / address... Ah![/quoteaf4aed25a5]
wouldn't that be a really easy thing to lie about?
BD2006BD
06-11-2006 16:12:22
Yea I guess you could say you don't have your ID if they do ask. I mean not everyone has an ID.
edit
Ok I just called 2 walmarts and they told me it's 1 per person, not household.. so it's cool. I was worried for a second there. The lady warned me that some people were talking about lining up at 6AM, but I plan on lining up 6 hours before that. )
zr2152
06-11-2006 18:00:41
[quote239cc3c7aa="BD2006BD"]Yea I guess you could say you don't have your ID if they do ask. I mean not everyone has an ID.
edit
Ok I just called 2 walmarts and they told me it's 1 per person, not household.. so it's cool. I was worried for a second there. The lady warned me that some people were talking about lining up at 6AM, but I plan on lining up 6 hours before that. )[/quote239cc3c7aa]
My walmart is 24hrs, and they start selling at 12, so i get to wait inside )
How much should i set the reserve on ebay once i get it on friday morning? Should I even put a reserve?
zdub08
06-11-2006 18:07:15
[quote64bea5fcf8="zr2152"][quote64bea5fcf8="BD2006BD"]Yea I guess you could say you don't have your ID if they do ask. I mean not everyone has an ID.
edit
Ok I just called 2 walmarts and they told me it's 1 per person, not household.. so it's cool. I was worried for a second there. The lady warned me that some people were talking about lining up at 6AM, but I plan on lining up 6 hours before that. )[/quote64bea5fcf8]
My walmart is 24hrs, and they start selling at 12, so i get to wait inside )
How much should i set the reserve on ebay once i get it on friday morning? Should I even put a reserve?[/quote64bea5fcf8]
dont set a reserve. you are guaranteed to make a big profit, and a reserve only costs you more in ebay fees.
FreeEnterprize Joe
06-11-2006 18:16:29
I'm in a small janky town in the middle of no-where indiana... hopefully I can show up at walmart 5 minutes before launch and snag one!
BD2006BD
06-11-2006 18:30:26
lol DON'T wait until 5 minutes before launch. Even if you have to wait hours...it's a big profit.
Living in a remote city with a population of only 6,000 and no midnight launch (but a 7 AM launch)... Easy win. Out of 6,000 people, I doubt there will be many (if any) that will be willing to sleep outside for one.
Tholek
06-11-2006 20:44:26
I'd only camp out for Black Friday.
BD2006BD
08-11-2006 15:03:06
no way.. this has to be false
http//www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114295
Edit one of the Walmarts near me said that they will not say where the line will be until 8PM, then they will hand out tickets at 10. They said there is no point in showing up before then.
Wow, some people are just crazZZY!
x323smostwantedx
08-11-2006 15:12:21
Damnnn and thats in cali, there goes my chances
YourGiftsFree
08-11-2006 15:22:52
Whats the deal with these bestbuy tickets. What do they do how do you get one etc?
x323smostwantedx
08-11-2006 15:31:20
[quote6e346e3d19="YourGiftsFree"]Whats the deal with these bestbuy tickets. What do they do how do you get one etc?[/quote6e346e3d19]
You wait outside then before they open usually a manager goes outsides and gives tickets. Then the people with tickets go inside and pay for it. It prevents a rampage0
YourGiftsFree
08-11-2006 15:32:02
When do you think they give out the tickets? Should I camp out there or somewhere else?
Akademikz
08-11-2006 15:34:54
[quote77edfa4c73="YourGiftsFree"]Whats the deal with these bestbuy tickets. What do they do how do you get one etc?[/quote77edfa4c73]
If you cared to read the thread, basically how it's going to work is BestBuy will distribute X number of tickets relative to the number of consoles available. So, if they were to get 10 PS3's in stock they will when they see more than 10 people in line hand out those tickets to the first 10 people and then tell the rest to leave.
It just keeps things orderly and everything on a first come, first serve basis.
michae229
08-11-2006 15:40:22
sorry bout the double post
michae229
08-11-2006 15:44:06
[quote68b9c7b99c="michae229"]fags
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taken today might i add.
tylerc
08-11-2006 15:44:57
lol....wow.
Akademikz
08-11-2006 15:59:12
[quoteac6161c049="michae229"][quoteac6161c049="michae229"]fags
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taken today might i add.[/quoteac6161c049]
Wait.. those guys are in line 9 days before the launch? That's just stupid.
x323smostwantedx
08-11-2006 16:05:45
and so are there in west L.A
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michae229
08-11-2006 16:09:11
[quotee9f6073e02="x323smostwantedx"]and so are there in west L.A
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thats the same store lol
x323smostwantedx
08-11-2006 16:09:48
oh shit, haha my bad
Akademikz
08-11-2006 16:13:02
I must be missing something. How are these people possibly dumb enough to camp out 9-10 days early, knowing that most people will be there like Wednesday at the earliest (for most).
Wow.
x323smostwantedx
08-11-2006 16:15:35
[quote7be7f47ef8="Akademikz"]I must be missing something. How are these people possibly dumb enough to camp out 9-10 days early, knowing that most people will be there like Wednesday at the earliest (for most).
Wow.[/quote7be7f47ef8]
Maybe some people will see those pics and media and they will think about camping out earlier.
Akademikz
08-11-2006 16:20:00
[quote7439f0a5c0="x323smostwantedx"][quote7439f0a5c0="Akademikz"]I must be missing something. How are these people possibly dumb enough to camp out 9-10 days early, knowing that most people will be there like Wednesday at the earliest (for most).
Wow.[/quote7439f0a5c0]
Maybe some people will see those pics and media and they will think about camping out earlier.[/quote7439f0a5c0]
Or those guys are just simply retarded and wasting their time. The earliest I'd go if you wanted to be truly hardcore and be first in line would be the Tuesday before launch, but not the previous Tuesday, 10 days before release - that's just dumb.
kdollar
08-11-2006 16:59:35
they are fuckn up pace for sure.
michae229
08-11-2006 17:35:08
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so if you are first 10-15 i think you will be good
zr2152
08-11-2006 18:50:42
[quote71faa26441="michae229"]
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so if you are first 10-15 i think you will be good[/quote71faa26441]
That what im planning on doing...hope i get in line in time. And they told me that they are going to have chairs! YAY
johnjimjones
08-11-2006 19:51:09
I'll just stop by the local Wal-Mart around 11 and if there's people in a huge line then I'll just leave, but I'll definitely check it out.
ragefu
08-11-2006 21:43:54
Here's a good sign
http//cgi.ebay.com/PLAYSTATION-3-PS3-60GB-Pre-Sale-FF7-BONUS-Free-Ship_W0QQitemZ150055100987QQihZ005QQcategoryZ62054QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
x323smostwantedx
08-11-2006 21:47:50
[quote2997ec90bf="ragefu"]Here's a good sign
http//cgi.ebay.com/PLAYSTATION-3-PS3-60GB-Pre-Sale-FF7-BONUS-Free-Ship_W0QQitemZ150055100987QQihZ005QQcategoryZ62054QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem[/quote2997ec90bf]
Fuuuuuuuuuuuck
BD2006BD
08-11-2006 22:36:20
we don't know if his account was hacked or not.. although there are a lot going for over 2k lately. Do we think prices will go up or down once released?
michae229
08-11-2006 22:40:15
i know one thing selling hot stuff on ebay the price never gose up when its released fuck waiting till Christmas
BD2006BD
08-11-2006 22:41:49
so there will probably be another wave of ps3s like a week after, right? It will be announced first right?
x323smostwantedx
08-11-2006 22:52:49
[quote9b29e93133="BD2006BD"]so there will probably be another wave of ps3s like a week after, right? It will be announced first right?[/quote9b29e93133]
Doubt it, try march 2007
Offer4All
09-11-2006 12:00:09
I dont understand why there always seem to be a shortage of game consoles. Would it not make sense to make them in abudance, the consoles will continue to sell for years.
Akademikz
09-11-2006 12:01:55
[quote2755114e6a="Offer4All"]I dont understand why there always seem to be a shortage of game consoles. Would it not make sense to make them in abudance, the consoles will continue to sell for years.[/quote2755114e6a]
Hype.
There's also the tidbit that Sony didn't manage to finalize the PS3 hardware until just like 2 months ago, max. The produciton of the lasers used with BluRay is also giving them some issues, but they'll be pushing units out in huge amounts right before and after the new year, I'd bet.
BD2006BD
09-11-2006 12:32:05
There are 3 24 hour walmarts within 5 minutes of me (kinda crazy, right?). 2 of them said they will not say where the line starts, but it will start at 8PM thursday night. The other one said as soon as the first person gets there they will start the line. They just said if I was in the way or someone asked me to move, I would have to. BUT, they said NO CHAIRS!! What??!!?! How am I supposed to stay there 24 hours without a chair. What do you guys think?
and whats weird is that the walmart already has a bunch of copies of 2 ps3 games out in their display case. (spiderman and tony hawk)
michae229
09-11-2006 14:02:42
[quotee7cd3877fb="BD2006BD"]There are 3 24 hour walmarts within 5 minutes of me (kinda crazy, right?). 2 of them said they will not say where the line starts, but it will start at 8PM thursday night. The other one said as soon as the first person gets there they will start the line. They just said if I was in the way or someone asked me to move, I would have to. BUT, they said NO CHAIRS!! What??!!?! How am I supposed to stay there 24 hours without a chair. What do you guys think?
and whats weird is that the walmart already has a bunch of copies of 2 ps3 games out in their display case. (spiderman and tony hawk)[/quotee7cd3877fb]
that game is not spiderman
BD2006BD
09-11-2006 14:04:26
ultimate alliance or something like that.. I think I saw spiderman on the front
Akademikz
09-11-2006 14:05:51
[quote855189f8f1="BD2006BD"]ultimate alliance or something like that.. I think I saw spiderman on the front[/quote855189f8f1]
Yeah, it's Marvel Ultimate Alliance - it looks pretty damn sweet, but not something I would spend like $60-70 on, ever.
GiftMonsterKyle
09-11-2006 14:07:20
Can you pick it up from walmart at midnight?
BD2006BD
09-11-2006 14:08:33
It was in the case where PS3 games would go.. lots of tags of game names, but all were empty except for those 2 games. It was in the glass case thing. I don't know when they go on sale.
Anyone know whats going on at Walmart in Canada?
Akademikz
09-11-2006 14:26:42
[quote0466db3e92="kala"]Anyone know whats going on at Walmart in Canada?[/quote0466db3e92]
The Wal-Mart's that I called were doing a regular open day, but are of course allowing line-ups outside the store, as they did with the Xbox 360 launch.
michae229
09-11-2006 16:31:17
you can buy like 2 ps3 games since wed.
johnjimjones
09-11-2006 16:41:31
I have so many options I don't know what to do. All within 4 miles there's a Circuit City, Best Buy, 2 Wal-Marts, GameStop, and a handful of smaller stores that may, but are a long shot to have it.........
michae229
09-11-2006 16:59:31
word on the street that the midnight bestbuys will have 50 PS3's so i think that walmart will have a minimum of 10 and at most 25 or 30
johnjimjones
09-11-2006 17:16:08
50 wouldn't be an extreme number. There are 875 Best Buy stores in the US. So just out of Best Buy stores, 43750 units will be there and there are an estimated 400,000 total. Not even a fourth of the total will be there.
michae229
09-11-2006 17:19:04
[quote16bd42d01f="kala"]50 my ass[/quote16bd42d01f]
wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, !!!!
its a good estimate and comparing with walmart it seems very reasonable and this is the 1200 bestbuy were there is i think 12 or 18 out of all of them doing it what are you thinking there are more if you are you need to look a little hard if you think less then yes its a possibility.
Are you serious? Only 875 Best Buys in the entire UNITED STATES OF AMERICA?!
johnjimjones
09-11-2006 17:24:40
[quotec12d30da67="kala"]Are you serious? Only 875 Best Buys in the entire UNITED STATES OF AMERICA?![/quotec12d30da67]
Yes. Also there are 3276 WalMart stores in the US, even if they only had 10 per store, that'd be only 32760 units there and that's not even half the total.
michae229
09-11-2006 17:26:16
[quotea055e3e9a2="kala"]Are you serious? Only 875 Best Buys in the entire UNITED STATES OF AMERICA?![/quotea055e3e9a2]
how many do you think there are?
[quote3869c2e4eb="michae229"][quote3869c2e4eb="kala"]Are you serious? Only 875 Best Buys in the entire UNITED STATES OF AMERICA?![/quote3869c2e4eb]
how many do you think there are?[/quote3869c2e4eb]
Just thought there were lost more, meh.
I gatta get some info on the Walmarts, Best Buys, FutureShops, and other stores in my area soon!
michae229
09-11-2006 17:35:54
[quote265efafb42="kala"][quote265efafb42="michae229"][quote265efafb42="kala"]Are you serious? Only 875 Best Buys in the entire UNITED STATES OF AMERICA?![/quote265efafb42]
how many do you think there are?[/quote265efafb42]
Just thought there were lost more, meh.
I gatta get some info on the Walmarts, Best Buys, FutureShops, and other stores in my area soon![/quote265efafb42]
oh i didnt notice you were in canada
double_d
09-11-2006 17:49:28
[quotebb8966a546="kala"]Just thought there were lost more, meh.
I gatta get some info on the Walmarts, Best Buys, FutureShops, and other stores in my area soon![/quotebb8966a546]
Did you know Best Buy owns FutureShop?
[quotebb8966a546="michae229"]
its a good estimate and comparing with walmart it seems very reasonable and this is the 1200 bestbuy were there is i think 12 or 18 out of all of them doing it what are you thinking there are more if you are you need to look a little hard if you think less then yes its a possibility.
[/quotebb8966a546]
You're posts are always unreadable. Just a little punctuation every now and then would help me decipher them.
Yea, I know that. Most people do now.
I was just about to post this Does anyone know if Costco will be doing a launch sale?
they did for xbox 360 i believe
michae229
09-11-2006 18:08:09
this just in most of the midnight bestbuys will get 50 or a lil more and the regular ones will get 30 or a lil more this is confirmed just like i said before
Berky34
09-11-2006 18:09:10
my circuit city is having that promotion thing where they get 100 and they are giving away 5. Hopefully I should be able to snag one.
[quotef8067d61e7="michae229"]this just in most of the midnight bestbuys will get 50 or a lil more and the regular ones will get 30 or a lil more this is confirmed just like i said before[/quotef8067d61e7]
Always, ALWAYS source/cite yourself, PLZ
ragefu
09-11-2006 18:10:51
[quoteb53e1fcd16="johnjimjones"]50 wouldn't be an extreme number. There are 875 Best Buy stores in the US. So just out of Best Buy stores, 43750 units will be there and there are an estimated 400,000 total. Not even a fourth of the total will be there.[/quoteb53e1fcd16]
I thought 400,000 was through the end of the year, not just for launch
johnjimjones
09-11-2006 18:15:20
[quoteeb7f0b191e="ragefu"][quoteeb7f0b191e="johnjimjones"]50 wouldn't be an extreme number. There are 875 Best Buy stores in the US. So just out of Best Buy stores, 43750 units will be there and there are an estimated 400,000 total. Not even a fourth of the total will be there.[/quoteeb7f0b191e]
I thought 400,000 was through the end of the year, not just for launch[/quoteeb7f0b191e]
Should be just for launch, here's one source. http//www.makeyougohmm.com/20060907/3753/
[quoteeb7f0b191e="Berky34"]my circuit city is having that promotion thing where they get 100 and they are giving away 5. Hopefully I should be able to snag one.[/quoteeb7f0b191e]
Damn Chicago....
michae229
09-11-2006 18:21:34
[quote80fb8a120f="kala"][quote80fb8a120f="michae229"]this just in most of the midnight bestbuys will get 50 or a lil more and the regular ones will get 30 or a lil more this is confirmed just like i said before[/quote80fb8a120f]
Always, ALWAYS source/cite yourself, PLZ[/quote80fb8a120f]
i know source but believe me i don't throw numbers for nothing
[quotec7808baf6c="michae229"][quotec7808baf6c="kala"][quotec7808baf6c="michae229"]this just in most of the midnight bestbuys will get 50 or a lil more and the regular ones will get 30 or a lil more this is confirmed just like i said before[/quotec7808baf6c]
Always, ALWAYS source/cite yourself, PLZ[/quotec7808baf6c]
i know source but believe me i don't throw numbers for nothing[/quotec7808baf6c]
Do you have a reason to hide your source? Just tell us...makes us believe ya more wink
....or maybe there is something special about that source, something that might benefit us all...something that you wouldn't want to let out on the forums... ?
Berky34
09-11-2006 18:31:32
[quotebd8f3a03c7="Berky34"]my circuit city is having that promotion thing where they get 100 and they are giving away 5. Hopefully I should be able to snag one.[/quotebd8f3a03c7]
Damn Chicago....
D Can't wait. I'm going with 3 friends and I'm gonna bring a shitload of bawls.
egyptianruin
09-11-2006 19:11:38
[quote35e9784f11="Berky34"]my circuit city is having that promotion thing where they get 100 and they are giving away 5. Hopefully I should be able to snag one.[/quote35e9784f11]
They are also doing that in the Rockville MD store.
CougarKid
09-11-2006 19:14:03
Those people lining up should be shot..... shock
Akademikz
09-11-2006 19:17:53
[quote53d5b46924="CougarKid"]Those people lining up should be shot..... shock[/quote53d5b46924]
I second this notion. All in favour?
michae229
09-11-2006 19:18:48
[quote6824f27833="Akademikz"][quote6824f27833="CougarKid"]Those people lining up should be shot..... shock[/quote6824f27833]
I second this notion. All in favour?[/quote6824f27833]
let them be in Houston i would have egg them.
Few questions... Will I still get a lot if I don't have a ebay account with high feedback? I will prolly use my sisters, and she hasn't sold anything, just bought stuff.... So would it still be worth it to go and try and pick a few up?
johnjimjones
09-11-2006 19:26:23
[quotedb697827ae="goof"]Few questions... Will I still get a lot if I don't have a ebay account with high feedback? I will prolly use my sisters, and she hasn't sold anything, just bought stuff.... So would it still be worth it to go and try and pick a few up?[/quotedb697827ae]
I'd try to pick up as much selling feedback as possible. Your feedback definitely reflects how much bidding ($ it will go for) your item will get.
CougarKid
09-11-2006 19:27:08
[quotef08541534e="michae229"][quotef08541534e="Akademikz"][quotef08541534e="CougarKid"]Those people lining up should be shot..... shock[/quotef08541534e]
I second this notion. All in favour?[/quotef08541534e]
let them be in Houston i would have egg them.[/quotef08541534e]
Burbank isn't too far from me, perhaps I should get the eggs ready. lol
tylerc
09-11-2006 19:28:30
Your sick should be dividing/divining rod, I can't really tell.
Not diving rod.
CougarKid
09-11-2006 19:52:14
What ever are you talking about? P
Are lines for the Wii going to be like this?
tylerc
09-11-2006 19:53:09
The lines for the Wii are non-existent. x323 went right up and got a pre-order.
BD2006BD
09-11-2006 20:25:54
I'm almost 100% positive there will be lines for the wii.
tylerc
09-11-2006 20:31:26
O RLY?
BD2006BD
09-11-2006 20:33:04
yea.. i'm sure there will be. we will see next sunday! I'll bet you $5 that they sell out the first day.
x323smostwantedx
09-11-2006 21:02:49
[quotef665d75b05="tylerc"]The lines for the Wii are non-existent. x323 went right up and got a pre-order.[/quotef665d75b05]
I actually camped out for the Wii (that wasnt my intention though, I wasnt gonna camp out for nothing since the PS3 pre-orders went quick). The last person that got a Wii pre-order got there about 11 hours before the store opened.
michae229
09-11-2006 21:18:04
here is my proof all stores will get 20 60gigs and 6 20gigs all the few select midnight stores will get 50 if you don't wanna take my word then don't go to best buy
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[img="2b443e44fb]http//www.yoda.ws/DSC00846.JPG[" alt=""/img2b443e44fb]
[img="2b443e44fb]http//www.yoda.ws/DSC00845.JPG[" alt=""/img2b443e44fb]
[img="2b443e44fb]http//www.yoda.ws/DSC00847.JPG[" alt=""/img2b443e44fb]
Akademikz
10-11-2006 10:39:36
Too bad those flyers [be3fadcee9f]clearly[/be3fadcee9f] say [ue3fadcee9f]MINIMUM[/ue3fadcee9f] of 20 units per store. So, let me give you a refresher
[quotee3fadcee9f]
min‧i‧mum /ˈmɪnəməm/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[min-uh-muhm]
1. the least quantity or amount possible, assignable, allowable, or the like.
[/quotee3fadcee9f]
Seems to me as if that is the least quantity possible, no? Meaning, of course, that the amount of PS3's per store could very well exceed 20 units and 6 units for the 60GB and 20GB packages.
michae229
10-11-2006 10:40:59
[quote9ece80001a="Akademikz"]Too bad those flyers [b9ece80001a]clearly[/b9ece80001a] say MINIMUM of 20 units per store. So, let me give you a refresher
min‧i‧mum /ˈmɪnəməm/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[min-uh-muhm]
1. the least quantity or amount possible, assignable, allowable, or the like.
Seems to me as if that is the least quantity possible, no? Meaning, of course, that the amount of PS3's per store could very well exceed 20 units and 6 units for the 60GB and 20GB packages.[/quote9ece80001a]
no shit dumbass
Akademikz
10-11-2006 10:44:08
[quote94f2665f8e="michae229"][b94f2665f8e]here is my proof all stores will get 20 60gigs and 6 20gigs[/b94f2665f8e] all the few select midnight stores will get 50 if you don't wanna take my word then don't go to best buy[/quote94f2665f8e]
Seems to me as if there, and in previous posts you are saying that BestBuy will [i94f2665f8e]not[/i94f2665f8e] get 50 units per store, and if you'd like I can quote where you said that, too.
Seeing as the mnimum is 20 units per store saying that some stores, and even quite a few could get 50 units; despite not doing a midnight release, sounds quite plausible to me.
But I'm an [i94f2665f8e]idiot[/i94f2665f8e] right? So I could be wrong. roll
michae229
10-11-2006 11:36:58
[quoteb6a095fda3="Akademikz"][quoteb6a095fda3="michae229"][bb6a095fda3]here is my proof all stores will get 20 60gigs and 6 20gigs[/bb6a095fda3] all the few select midnight stores will get 50 if you don't wanna take my word then don't go to best buy[/quoteb6a095fda3]
Seems to me as if there, and in previous posts you are saying that BestBuy will [ib6a095fda3]not[/ib6a095fda3] get 50 units per store, and if you'd like I can quote where you said that, too.
Seeing as the mnimum is 20 units per store saying that some stores, and even quite a few could get 50 units; despite not doing a midnight release, sounds quite plausible to me.
But I'm an [ib6a095fda3]idiot[/ib6a095fda3] right? So I could be wrong. roll[/quoteb6a095fda3]
it doesn't seem plausible to me to me maybe a few more. look a few post back more i say the same thing and i say that they can get a lil more is possible. oh yea you are a idiot.
Akademikz
10-11-2006 11:46:00
[quote799d73c489="michae229"][quote799d73c489="Akademikz"][quote799d73c489="michae229"][b799d73c489]here is my proof all stores will get 20 60gigs and 6 20gigs[/b799d73c489] all the few select midnight stores will get 50 if you don't wanna take my word then don't go to best buy[/quote799d73c489]
Seems to me as if there, and in previous posts you are saying that BestBuy will [i799d73c489]not[/i799d73c489] get 50 units per store, and if you'd like I can quote where you said that, too.
Seeing as the mnimum is 20 units per store saying that some stores, and even quite a few could get 50 units; despite not doing a midnight release, sounds quite plausible to me.
But I'm an [i799d73c489]idiot[/i799d73c489] right? So I could be wrong. roll[/quote799d73c489]
it doesn't seem plausible to me to me maybe a few more. look a few post back more i say the same thing and i say that they can get a lil more is possible. oh yea you are a idiot.[/quote799d73c489]
Ok, first it was an english lesson and now it's a math lesson. Pony up, kids.
XBox 360 Launch Amount 386,000
PS3 Launch Amount 400,000
My local BestBuy received 50 XBox 360's on launch
Even with the limited stock; most of which is likely to the US and not in Canada, my BestBuy still got 50 XBox 360's on launch day, for a console that launched with LESS than the PS3 will launch with.
So, doesn't it seem likely that they will get the same amount, if not more, of the PS3 on launch? Meaning that, some store(s) are getting 50+ units, unlike you seem to believe.
Refrain from calling me an idiot, when in reality, you sir are the idiot.
johnjimjones
10-11-2006 11:59:11
Easy on the flaming, and heavier on plotting on how were getting our hands on a PS3.
michae229
10-11-2006 12:01:28
omg you are such a dumb ass i am using real numbers unlike you yea that is true but are you sure about those numbers look at these numbers
http//www.gamersreports.com/mediabrowser/7/70/
my math has a source i know what the fuck im talking about.
OldManWrigley
10-11-2006 12:08:43
I heard that there were 900,000 360's released and there'll only be 400,000 PS3's, on launch day....
Oh yeah, I heard it somewhere in this thread shrug
michae229
10-11-2006 12:11:04
[quotebd01e035d1="OldManWrigley"]I heard that there were 900,000 360's released and there'll only be 400,000 PS3's, on launch day....
Oh yeah, I heard it somewhere in this thread shrug[/quotebd01e035d1]
don't worry he just made himself look stupid ?
OldManWrigley
10-11-2006 12:12:35
Shit happens I guess shrug
Akademikz
10-11-2006 12:24:39
[quote5d1db09d80]Approx. 400,000 PlayStation 3’s are going to be shipped on the first day, And to ONLY America and Japan, Europe won’t even get them untill next year! And the amount shipped is almost the exact same number that there was for the XBOX 360 (386,000) on it’s launch day.[/quote5d1db09d80]
They shipped 900,000 by the end of the year - not on the launch day.
michae229
10-11-2006 12:31:55
[quotefa3fe594f0="Akademikz"][quotefa3fe594f0]Approx. 400,000 PlayStation 3’s are going to be shipped on the first day, And to ONLY America and Japan, Europe won’t even get them untill next year! And the amount shipped is almost the exact same number that there was for the XBOX 360 (386,000) on it’s launch day.[/quotefa3fe594f0]
They shipped 900,000 by the end of the year - not on the launch day.[/quotefa3fe594f0]
look at my post there are the numbers for you
i dont know what else to tell you about the subject if you think there will be more then got a 9 or something and see if you get one here is more stuff yall can read too
http//www.ps3forums.com/showthread.php?t=37206
Gigante
10-11-2006 12:44:16
Those numbers aren't the same as what my store got. Maybe for the launch and re-launch combined.
ragefu
10-11-2006 18:05:41
michae I don't see how that's proof it does say minimum, probably more at most stores
and I thought 400k was worldwide and that we'd only get 3/4, Japan gets 100,000
egyptianruin
10-11-2006 18:17:01
I still think its fing ridiculous the HDMI cable is like $100 seperate from everything else. They mine as well charge for the power supply too.
ilanbg
10-11-2006 18:23:15
Naw, I won't be playing this on HDMI, so I'm glad it wasn't included in the original price.
michae229
10-11-2006 18:49:51
[quote016dd619ba="ragefu"]michae I don't see how that's proof it does say minimum, probably more at most stores
and I thought 400k was worldwide and that we'd only get 3/4, Japan gets 100,000[/quote016dd619ba]
if you think you are going to see a 100 in your store forget about it i dont know what more proof you need i mean maybe 5 more at tops
ragefu
10-11-2006 21:16:01
I know the Burbank campers have been mentioned before, but now I'm hearing Best Buy won't let people camp out until the day of release! This would suck major ass. Here's the story about the fucking retards that went too early
http//www.kotaku.com/gaming/sony/ps3-campers-removed-from-burbank-best-buy-214082.php
michae229
10-11-2006 21:21:04
yea its true they got kicked out
ragefu
10-11-2006 21:26:48
[quote33c51291df="michae229"]yea its true they got kicked out[/quote33c51291df]
someone on slick deals mentioned Best Buy changed their corporate policy and won't let people camp out this year, have you heard of it
egyptianruin
10-11-2006 21:51:35
[quote49790edd55="ragefu"][quote49790edd55="michae229"]yea its true they got kicked out[/quote49790edd55]
someone on slick deals mentioned Best Buy changed their corporate policy and won't let people camp out this year, have you heard of it[/quote49790edd55]
It will probably be a store to store basis, but unless Best Buy stores across the nation want a full blown riot on their hands they better have SOME organization such as line/tickets.
Gigante
11-11-2006 00:20:23
[quoted864f6c201="egyptianruin"][quoted864f6c201="ragefu"][quoted864f6c201="michae229"]yea its true they got kicked out[/quoted864f6c201]
someone on slick deals mentioned Best Buy changed their corporate policy and won't let people camp out this year, have you heard of it[/quoted864f6c201]
It will probably be a store to store basis, but unless Best Buy stores across the nation want a full blown riot on their hands they better have SOME organization such as line/tickets.[/quoted864f6c201]
Yeah definitely. Then it would come down to defining "camping out". Can I camp my car so it blocks the entrance to the parkinglot but not be in the parking lot and still be legit? What if I am just wondering around the enterance and am not camping? etc.
michae229
12-11-2006 10:52:59
i said store can get a lil over 26 i was right
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even though its one district you have common sense you can estimate
Akademikz
12-11-2006 11:06:20
If you happened to read the article, or carefully look at the pictures you would see that those are the "On Order" amount. That means they could get more - it's not certain, of course, but it's possible.
Like you said, that IS only one district and there are bound to be higher numbers are bigger stores. This camp out is going to be long... but I am looking forward to it big time.
michae229
12-11-2006 11:12:28
[quotea2ba7df3dc="Akademikz"]If you happened to read the article, or carefully look at the pictures you would see that those are the "On Order" amount. That means they could get more - it's not certain, of course, but it's possible.
Like you said, that IS only one district and there are bound to be higher numbers are bigger stores. This camp out is going to be long... but I am looking forward to it big time.[/quotea2ba7df3dc]
yea but don't expect your 50-100 per store you were trying to claim its a little above or below.
Akademikz
12-11-2006 11:14:18
[quoted89c092602="michae229"][quoted89c092602="Akademikz"]If you happened to read the article, or carefully look at the pictures you would see that those are the "On Order" amount. That means they could get more - it's not certain, of course, but it's possible.
Like you said, that IS only one district and there are bound to be higher numbers are bigger stores. This camp out is going to be long... but I am looking forward to it big time.[/quoted89c092602]
yea but don't expect your 50-100 per store you were trying to claim its a little above or below.[/quoted89c092602]
I'm basing my information off of precedent, and I have no expectations as I will be there long before anyone else, so I'm guaranteed the desired 1-2 units I will be purchasing.
With the 360, as I posted at LAULNCH there were 386, 000 units available and my BestBuy still got 50 units since it's a [bd89c092602]very[/bd89c092602] high traffic store and I'm hoping with the PS3 it's in the same ballpark or around ~40.
We shall see. Not long now.
Buster389
12-11-2006 11:19:37
[quote58971c9ab7="Akademikz"][quote58971c9ab7="michae229"][quote58971c9ab7="Akademikz"]If you happened to read the article, or carefully look at the pictures you would see that those are the "On Order" amount. That means they could get more - it's not certain, of course, but it's possible.
Like you said, that IS only one district and there are bound to be higher numbers are bigger stores. This camp out is going to be long... but I am looking forward to it big time.[/quote58971c9ab7]
yea but don't expect your 50-100 per store you were trying to claim its a little above or below.[/quote58971c9ab7]
I'm basing my information off of precedent, and I have no expectations as I will be there long before anyone else, so I'm guaranteed the desired 1-2 units I will be purchasing.
With the 360, as I posted at LAULNCH there were 386, 000 units available and my BestBuy still got 50 units since it's a [b58971c9ab7]very[/b58971c9ab7] high traffic store and I'm hoping with the PS3 it's in the same ballpark or around ~40.
We shall see. Not long now.[/quote58971c9ab7]
Besy buy says that they are only allowing only one per household so to get 2 you will need to go with someone.
Akademikz
12-11-2006 11:20:59
Actually, they are allowing one per [b99a324bf63]customer[/b99a324bf63], not household. But yes, I plan on going with my brother who won't be purchasing one - he just likes to tag along, cause he said the 360 camp out was "fun."
BD2006BD
12-11-2006 12:07:46
WM will be a madhouse. They said line stars at 8PM and they will tell people who are loitering in electronics before then to leave. It's going to be a huge dash at 8 to see who gets the units. I don't know if I should do that and only wait like 4 hours or go a day ahead of time somewhere else.. Decisions decisions.
zdub08
12-11-2006 12:13:44
[quote8afda2c0d7="egyptianruin"]I still think its fing ridiculous the HDMI cable is like $100 seperate from everything else. They mine as well charge for the power supply too.[/quote8afda2c0d7]
check out my hdmi cable thread in the tech yourself section. you can get an hdmi cable for like $20
egyptianruin
12-11-2006 12:21:46
[quote8d4052fe70="zdub08"][quote8d4052fe70="egyptianruin"]I still think its fing ridiculous the HDMI cable is like $100 seperate from everything else. They mine as well charge for the power supply too.[/quote8d4052fe70]
check out my hdmi cable thread in the tech yourself section. you can get an hdmi cable for like $20[/quote8d4052fe70]
Yeah Im sure I will be able to get it cheaper but it's ridiculous they want $99.99 for it...
zdub08
12-11-2006 13:38:43
[quotef0cc145a3f="egyptianruin"][quotef0cc145a3f="zdub08"][quotef0cc145a3f="egyptianruin"]I still think its fing ridiculous the HDMI cable is like $100 seperate from everything else. They mine as well charge for the power supply too.[/quotef0cc145a3f]
check out my hdmi cable thread in the tech yourself section. you can get an hdmi cable for like $20[/quotef0cc145a3f]
Yeah Im sure I will be able to get it cheaper but it's ridiculous they want $99.99 for it...[/quotef0cc145a3f]
who wants $100 for it, and why are you more tempted to buy it from them?
dmorris68
12-11-2006 14:38:07
Monoprice.com, for all your high-quality, low-price cable needs. Their premium HDMI cables are better built than Monster or any rip-off, boutique-brand cables I've seen, and are less than $20 for a 6-footer.
From what I've seen of the PS3's backplane, it uses a standard HDMI connector, so there's no reason to buy an overpriced HDMI cable unless they put something in theirs to be "proprietary." Of course this is Sony we're talking about, so that could be a distinct possibility.
Zanpaktou
12-11-2006 14:53:18
From what I saw when i gazed through the display case at walmart today, it looked like like a standard hdmi output to me, of course, like you said, sony could easily have modified it to have a monopoly on the cables that can be used..
Killer722
12-11-2006 21:26:39
[quotef79912f632="dmorris68"]Monoprice.com, for all your high-quality, low-price cable needs. Their premium HDMI cables are better built than Monster or any rip-off, boutique-brand cables I've seen, and are less than $20 for a 6-footer.
From what I've seen of the PS3's backplane, it uses a standard HDMI connector, so there's no reason to buy an overpriced HDMI cable unless they put something in theirs to be "proprietary." Of course this is Sony we're talking about, so that could be a distinct possibility.[/quotef79912f632]
So would
THIS[=http//www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10231&cs_id=1023104&p_id=2404&style=&seq=1&format=1#largeimage]THIS cable help at all? I don't think any of my tv's have an HDMI input.
egyptianruin
12-11-2006 21:29:32
[quote9a38cb5716="zdub08"]
who wants $100 for it, and why are you more tempted to buy it from them?[/quote9a38cb5716]
I wouldnt buy it from them, just because it's $100. However I might need too if like dmorris said they make it so we can only use that cable.
doylnea
13-11-2006 06:47:47
So what day and time are people planning to get there to get in line?
Akademikz
13-11-2006 07:04:15
[quote229ec5a96e="doylnea"]So what day and time are people planning to get there to get in line?[/quote229ec5a96e]
Me and my friend are likely going to be lining up around noon on Thursday, maybe a bit later if a line hasn't formed yet, we're not sure. I need to start getting things ready like sleeping bags and hopefully a tent to get [i229ec5a96e]some[/i229ec5a96e] sleep there, but who knows.
I can hardly wait to get my hands on a PS3.
Gigante
13-11-2006 07:26:01
I am also going around Thursday mid-morning.
ragefu
13-11-2006 08:32:13
I'm thinking 12 am thursday, i took off work thursday so may as well
dmorris68
13-11-2006 10:19:31
[quote40e99d5aa9="Killer722"][quote40e99d5aa9="dmorris68"]Monoprice.com, for all your high-quality, low-price cable needs. Their premium HDMI cables are better built than Monster or any rip-off, boutique-brand cables I've seen, and are less than $20 for a 6-footer.
From what I've seen of the PS3's backplane, it uses a standard HDMI connector, so there's no reason to buy an overpriced HDMI cable unless they put something in theirs to be "proprietary." Of course this is Sony we're talking about, so that could be a distinct possibility.[/quote40e99d5aa9]
So would
THIS[=http//www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10231&cs_id=1023104&p_id=2404&style=&seq=1&format=1#largeimage]THIS cable help at all? I don't think any of my tv's have an HDMI input.[/quote40e99d5aa9]
That cable would only work if your TV has DVI inputs that capable of passing HDCP (DRM). If your TV doesn't have HDMI inputs, or HDCP-capable DVI inputs , then it probably won't work with the PS3's HDMI port. Sony is very anal about DRM so I'm pretty sure they won't allow a digital hi-def connection without it. You'd have to drop down to an analog connection like component.
Killer722
13-11-2006 10:30:54
Thanks D.
I'm was planning to go 6 PM Thursday night, I feel that's enough waiting to guarantee a PS3 so why wait an extra 6 hours?
egyptianruin
13-11-2006 12:20:25
Wednesday at noon, only because its the only 24 hour WalMart in my area (50 mile radius) most 24 hour WalMarts arent allowed in Baltimore - too much crime.
doylnea
13-11-2006 12:36:54
[quote0cd614b289="egyptianruin"]Wednesday at noon, only because its the only 24 hour WalMart in my area (50 mile radius) most 24 hour WalMarts arent allowed in Baltimore - too much crime.[/quote0cd614b289]
36 hours ahead of time?
YourGiftsFree
13-11-2006 12:37:50
Im calling my bestbuy and traget seein how much they have or getting. If they dont know should I just hang up?
kdollar
13-11-2006 13:00:56
walmart said they are gettin their shipments tomorrow, i suggest you wait until then to call, maybe best buy and them get it at the same time.
YourGiftsFree
13-11-2006 13:02:44
BestBuy and Target dont know yet (
Crynos
13-11-2006 13:07:22
Im thinking around thursday at 1pm for the 12am Walmart launch, think I'll have a chance?
Killer722
13-11-2006 13:56:57
My bestbuy doesn't know, but I know they're lying. A friend of a friend says he knows how many bestbuy is getting because he works there, but if he tells anyone he loses his job. What a puss.
Gigante
13-11-2006 14:01:07
[quote3e994c63c0="Killer722"]My bestbuy doesn't know, but I know they're lying. A friend of a friend says he knows how many bestbuy is getting because he works there, but if he tells anyone he loses his job. What a puss.[/quote3e994c63c0]
I doubt that. Best Buys are getting around 20-25 depending on the store.
dmorris68
13-11-2006 14:10:42
I just got back from Wal-Mart. Spent about 15 minutes standing in front of the PS3 demo kiosk, drooling on myself. And it wasn't because I'm old. P
Incredibly impressive graphics, and that comes from someone who only recently acquired a 360 and was impressed by it. Now the 360 looks weak by comparison.
The only issue I noticed though was lots of pixelation in some scenes, kinda like rain fade on a satellite dish, where you get large sections of black or colored blocks. It could have been something with the digital transfer to video, I dunno. I hope for $600 my games aren't going to pixelate like that.
michae229
13-11-2006 14:16:55
http//www.gamespot.com/news/6161580.html
thank god i was #2
petezahut2
13-11-2006 15:16:04
I am sorry if this has already been answered, but it's not really something you can search for and I don't have the time to read through all those posts.
I have seen the numbers on how many PS3's are available at launch and how many they expect by Christmas, but that doesn't really let me know how available they're going to be. How long will it be until the average person can get one?
Does anyone have the Xbox 360 release numbers and numbers from the first couple months to compare it to? How long did it take 360 to be available to the average person?
dmorris68
13-11-2006 15:20:50
The 360 numbers are going to be meaningless to the PS3 numbers. Two different companies, different years, different manufacturing yields, etc. Plus the 360 launch was a fiasco, with pre-orders being way oversold before launch (as it now looks like is happening with PS3, despite most stores swearing they wouldn't let it happen again).
You might get lucky and find one before Christmas, but honestly I'd expect it would be Q1 2007 before they're semi-easy to find.
shortys408
13-11-2006 17:01:09
who here is actually keeping it and who is selling it?
unknown uchiha
13-11-2006 17:09:48
Two of my friends are selling theirs.
YourGiftsFree
13-11-2006 17:11:09
Im keeping the one I get, my friend who I camp with is selling it, and im selling the 2 i get from trainn and OC.
michae229
13-11-2006 17:12:14
[quotec4f03afc1d="YourGiftsFree"]Im keeping the one I get, my friend who I camp with is selling it, and im selling the 2 i get from trainn and OC.[/quotec4f03afc1d]
if you get it from trainn in time
ilanbg
13-11-2006 17:13:33
I'm selling every PS3 I get my hands on except the one I get from Freepay.
dmorris68
13-11-2006 17:43:08
If I could get one, I'd keep it. If I could get two, then I'd sell the 2nd one to pay off both of them. Free PS3 FTW! )
Unfortunately, I'm not desperate enough to stand in line for 36 hours and pay someone else to do the same.
justinag06
13-11-2006 18:15:00
they are going for just under $2000 right now, jesus that is over 3X the value. I'm selling everything I get now, and maybe get one down the line, I don't even know what games are going to come out.
anyhow waiting in line for 24 hrs should equal roughly $50 per hour if you manage tto grab one. I don't know if ill show up earlier than that though.
tylerc
13-11-2006 18:16:57
Do you guys think I would have a problem getting one lining up about 9-10 hours beforehand? I live in a city of about 200-250,000
x323smostwantedx
13-11-2006 18:23:54
People saying they're going thursday at noon, maybe it will be a bit late. For the Pre-orders, people who got a ps3 got there at 9am the day before. And in my city, there isnt many gamers. Just my 2 cents. If I get the money, I might go like wednsday at midnight so erly thursday
YourGiftsFree
13-11-2006 18:25:30
My city has around 28,000 people in it. No joke. Im checking out lines around 12 PM EST on thursday.
BD2006BD
13-11-2006 18:27:01
If it is a 24 hour walmart I would check in every few hours. I am going to call at midnight the night before (24 hours ahead of time), and if there is nobody there I will probably go to sleep and call again at 6AM. If there is nobody there I will call again at 8 or 9. I def plan on being there by noon (12 hours ahead), I don't know how many people will know to line up that early...I live in a pretty big town (within 10 mins of each other there are 4 24 hour walmarts and loads of other stores.
justinag06
13-11-2006 18:35:46
well the thing about it is each walmart is supposed to get somewhere btw 10-20, right? Lets say the low end, 10. If a small group shows up they might account for ALL 10 right then and there. I am not going to risk calling back every couple hours. I'll decide on a time, show up, if i am in the line i'll wait it out. If not then oh well, ill check out best buy.
someone on the phone told me lines started at 9 am last year for the 360's. So I figure 24 should be enough. Bring some coffee, pillow, a couple books, gameboy and some sack lunches.
BD2006BD
13-11-2006 18:38:30
whats gay is that my walmart doesn't allow chairs! I guess I will be sitting on the floor...? But if I don't get there early enough there are 2 more walmarts that won't tell you where the line starts until 8PM, so I could go fight some people over that lol.. I think it's gonna be hectic at those WMs.
dmorris68
13-11-2006 18:51:01
[quotef0a7810f87="BD2006BD"]whats gay is that my walmart doesn't allow chairs! I guess I will be sitting on the floor...? But if I don't get there early enough there are 2 more walmarts that won't tell you where the line starts until 8PM, so I could go fight some people over that lol.. I think it's gonna be hectic at those WMs.[/quotef0a7810f87]
All WM's are different, both of mine here had chairs last year for the 360. I asked a girl in electronics the other day if they'd have chairs for the PS3, she said she wasn't sure but thought they might. However they said their shipments were going to be small -- on the order of 6-10 units divided between the $500 and $600 units, so maybe 6 $600 units at most. I don't think I'm even going to bother.
zr2152
13-11-2006 19:24:48
im going to try to order mine of circuitcity.com at 1201 friday morning for in store pick up the next morning.
Customer Service told me that I could do that and i would be guarenteed a PS3 at 8AM when they open the next morning. So i plan waiting online until they update their inventory.
If i didnt work thur night then I would be in line at walmart...
dmorris68
13-11-2006 19:27:23
[quotef2336c2297="zr2152"]im going to try to order mine of circuitcity.com at 1201 friday morning for in store pick up the next morning.
Customer Service told me that I could do that and i would be guarenteed a PS3 at 8AM when they open the next morning. So i plan waiting online until they update their inventory.
If i didnt work thur night then I would be in line at walmart...[/quotef2336c2297]
Whoa, you can do that? It's going to be an F5 refreshing frenzy I suspect! I may have to give that one a try...
justinag06
13-11-2006 19:28:56
sounds like a good 3rd fallback plan, if I don't make the line at walmart or bestbuy
x323smostwantedx
13-11-2006 19:29:03
I didnt know u could do that zr, I might give it a try if I dont camp out
YourGiftsFree
13-11-2006 19:29:14
GREAT IDEA! im going to do that if all lines are filled for me.
zr2152
13-11-2006 19:33:15
[quotecac49f3f01="dmorris68"][quotecac49f3f01="zr2152"]im going to try to order mine of circuitcity.com at 1201 friday morning for in store pick up the next morning.
Customer Service told me that I could do that and i would be guarenteed a PS3 at 8AM when they open the next morning. So i plan waiting online until they update their inventory.
If i didnt work thur night then I would be in line at walmart...[/quotecac49f3f01]
Whoa, you can do that? It's going to be an F5 refreshing frenzy I suspect! I may have to give that one a try...[/quotecac49f3f01]
Yeah thats what i was told. I guess they have a certain amount that they put on the floor and another amount that they keep for orders? Thats just what the customer service lady told me and she sounded like she knew what she was talking about.
Think about it
At 1201 they update their inventory (so all the PS3's they have in stock will be online to order). Then im guessing at 8AM when they open they only put a certain amount on the floor for the campers to grab.
So thats what im hoping for. I guess you select what store you want to pick it up from when you order (you put in your zip code).
Im going to call tommorow and ask again to make sure that I can do that. That would be tits if this worked, you avoid all the lines!
x323smostwantedx
13-11-2006 19:34:59
thanks ZR, keep us updated )
Killer722
13-11-2006 19:36:00
But if enough people did that, wouldn't that make the people who waited in line angry? What if the first person in line waited for like 36 hours and all ps3s in the store were spoken for? I think that's a dumb move for circuit city.
EDIT Missed his second post, doubt they're going do to that. My guess is it was a customer support rep who really didn't know anything about the limited number of PS3s.
YourGiftsFree
13-11-2006 19:36:56
I think they are saving some for the floor and some for online.
zr2152
13-11-2006 19:42:51
[quoteca2433dc6b="YourGiftsFree"]I think they are saving some for the floor and some for online.[/quoteca2433dc6b]
Yeah i think youre right. I believe that they are going to hand out tickets to the first-say 25 ppl so that they can get a PS3 at 8AM when they open. Say CC gets 50 in, then they have 25 in their inventory for online sales.
Ill call tommorow and find out for sure, ill keep you all updated.
But i swear to God if i cannot logon to CC's website at 1201 on friday morning im going to blame it on all FIPG members!! twisted
Not really, i just like to help you guys out. Ill keep you updated.
egyptianruin
13-11-2006 20:38:27
When I called Circuit City the other day they told me I could order anything on the computer ahead of time (I was looking for a Remote) except the PS3 which will not be offered for instore pickup. They didnt mention the Wii though, lol.
michae229
14-11-2006 09:37:10
just to let you guys know about best buy they will not go way over their minimum maybe 1 or 3 and that my store a biggest store in sales in the district didn't get all their orders but they got enough
mcal44
14-11-2006 09:43:34
With Best Buys new policy of not allowing people to camp out ahead of time, does that mean we can't get in line the day before or they just dont want tents etc?
zr2152
14-11-2006 10:34:50
Just got off the phone with circuit city
They are not doing that online thing (damn that bitch that told me they were). But they did tell me that my circuit city are handing out vouchers at like 11 or 12 at night so that the ppl in line get the voucers (for however many PS3's they are getting) so that they can go home and do not have to actually camp out.
When I get off work on thur, im going to head to cc first and see if I can get in line for a voucher and if not then im going to head over to walmart and see what I can do there.
I wish that I didnt have to work. DAMN IT!
michae229
14-11-2006 10:46:49
[quote5eab1d2cf3="zr2152"]Just got off the phone with circuit city
They are not doing that online thing (damn that bitch that told me they were). But they did tell me that my circuit city are handing out vouchers at like 11 or 12 at night so that the ppl in line get the voucers (for however many PS3's they are getting) so that they can go home and do not have to actually camp out.
When I get off work on thur, im going to head to cc first and see if I can get in line for a voucher and if not then im going to head over to walmart and see what I can do there.
I wish that I didnt have to work. DAMN IT![/quote5eab1d2cf3]
rymoer has it some walmarts are getting 2 and taking rainchecks on the other 8
Akademikz
14-11-2006 10:54:23
[quoteb20d2a0beb="michae229"][quoteb20d2a0beb="zr2152"]Just got off the phone with circuit city
They are not doing that online thing (damn that bitch that told me they were). But they did tell me that my circuit city are handing out vouchers at like 11 or 12 at night so that the ppl in line get the voucers (for however many PS3's they are getting) so that they can go home and do not have to actually camp out.
When I get off work on thur, im going to head to cc first and see if I can get in line for a voucher and if not then im going to head over to walmart and see what I can do there.
I wish that I didnt have to work. DAMN IT![/quoteb20d2a0beb]
[bb20d2a0beb]
rymoer [/bb20d2a0beb]has it some walmarts are getting 2 and taking rainchecks on the other 8[/quoteb20d2a0beb]
You just butchered a word, [ub20d2a0beb]completely[/ub20d2a0beb] - you should be proud. Also, just got off the phone with my BestBuy and they said they got them today and can't tell me how many, but it isn't much.. 24 hour camp-out here I come...
Excel
14-11-2006 11:05:30
Is that word supposed to be rumor 0_o Anyways, good luck to all those camping out, may the force be with ya!
I was hoping to cash out on a few freebie sites for some money to buy a PS3, but it doesn't look like that gonna be happening(waitin on my last ref for 3 weeks now >_<)
zr2152
14-11-2006 11:07:58
[quote8f0435d587="Excel"]Is that word supposed to be rumor 0_o Anyways, good luck to all those camping out, may the force be with ya!
I was hoping to cash out on a few freebie sites for some money to buy a PS3, but it doesn't look like that gonna be happening(waitin on my last ref for 3 weeks now >_<)[/quote8f0435d587]
i can see how he butchered the word, the Y is next to the U and the E is next to the R. It was accidental. Im sure he knows how to spell RUMOR.
Michae,
where did you hear this rumor from?
AND I GOT OFF WORK FOR THURSDAY!! YAY. Looks like ill be in line for that voucher! )
Killer722
14-11-2006 12:17:35
Know what's awesome? My town gets thunderstorms and strong winds all day Thursday. Gonna be fun.
YourGiftsFree
14-11-2006 12:20:42
My BB told me they are allowing chairs and will allow the line at 8AM Thursday. Im getting there at 12.
BD2006BD
14-11-2006 12:21:21
people on SD keep saying that their WMs have had their orders cut back.. so even fewer PS3s now. I would feel dumb if I got there at midnight and nobody showed up till noon or something.. I really have to make up my mind.. only a few more days!
Killer722
14-11-2006 12:25:51
[quotea39c98dbe8="BD2006BD"]people on SD keep saying that their WMs have had their orders cut back.. so even fewer PS3s now. I would feel dumb if I got there at midnight and nobody showed up till noon or something.. I really have to make up my mind.. only a few more days![/quotea39c98dbe8]
You won't feel dumb if you are guaranteed a ps3.
OldManWrigley
14-11-2006 13:25:51
Already 3 people at my WalliMart
Shit.
--Guy at my WM told me they were getting only 10 PS3's.
YourGiftsFree
14-11-2006 13:26:42
Go to BB earliest you can line up is at 8 AM thursday.
Buster389
14-11-2006 13:39:13
I was just at my Best Buy and there were 2 tents outside. I think there were about 5 people. I was talking to one of my friends that works there and she said that they got there at 4 PM yesterday. I think each Best Buy has different rules about camping out so i would call if you are planning on camping at a best buy.
Buster389
14-11-2006 13:41:45
I was just at my Best Buy and there were 2 tents outside. I think there were about 5 people. I was talking to one of my friends that works there and she said that they got there at 4 PM yesterday. I think each Best Buy has different rules about camping out so i would call if you are planning on camping at a best buy.
Buster389
14-11-2006 13:42:06
I was just at my Best Buy and there were 2 tents outside. I think there were about 5 people. I was talking to one of my friends that works there and she said that they got there at 4 PM yesterday. I think each Best Buy has different rules about camping out so i would call if you are planning on camping at a best buy.
OldManWrigley
14-11-2006 13:43:00
TRIPLE POST!!!!!
BD2006BD
14-11-2006 13:45:06
[quote4e6c4e54ec="Buster389"]I was just at my Best Buy and there were 2 tents outside. I think there were about 5 people. I was talking to one of my friends that works there and she said that they got there at 4 PM yesterday. I think each Best Buy has different rules about camping out so i would call if you are planning on camping at a best buy.[/quote4e6c4e54ec]
Damn thats early.. people are crazy.
[quote4e6c4e54ec="Buster389"]I was just at my Best Buy and there were 2 tents outside. I think there were about 5 people. I was talking to one of my friends that works there and she said that they got there at 4 PM yesterday. I think each Best Buy has different rules about camping out so i would call if you are planning on camping at a best buy.[/quote4e6c4e54ec]
Damn thats early.. people are crazy.
[quote4e6c4e54ec="Buster389"]I was just at my Best Buy and there were 2 tents outside. I think there were about 5 people. I was talking to one of my friends that works there and she said that they got there at 4 PM yesterday. I think each Best Buy has different rules about camping out so i would call if you are planning on camping at a best buy.[/quote4e6c4e54ec]
Damn thats early.. people are crazy.
Buster389
14-11-2006 13:45:21
hmm sorry about the triple post my internet was being slow and somehow it posted it three times.
Crynos
14-11-2006 13:47:32
[quote65c4217ba6="OldManWrigley"]Already 3 people at my WalliMart
Shit.
--Guy at my WM told me they were getting only 10 PS3's.[/quote65c4217ba6]Where are you at?
x323smostwantedx
14-11-2006 13:50:22
One of my locals is getting 16 and they aint allowing camp-outs and the other too didnt know lilirolls eyeslili
YourGiftsFree
14-11-2006 13:53:21
W T F i just called my bestbuy and they said the earliest is 24 hours and i called back again and they said 3 groups of people are already there...
BD2006BD
14-11-2006 13:55:16
<---- Getting NERVOUS!
Buster389
14-11-2006 13:57:28
YourGiftsFree
14-11-2006 14:01:42
ah they said there is a line but they tried to get them out and are they are blocking entrances so they dont know if they will let them stay or have security remove them
TFOAF
14-11-2006 14:06:43
The Best Buy near me said on the PS3 and the Wii release dates, they are not allowing lines until the store actually opens at 10 AM.
x323smostwantedx
14-11-2006 14:13:06
Wouldn't we all like to be this guy (
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[url=]http//www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=128756[]http//www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=128756[/url]
Buster389
14-11-2006 14:15:52
WOW all i want it one.
ffactoryxx
14-11-2006 14:16:18
Whats going on with Walmart stores???
Are all opening at 1201 am Friday??
I cant find any 24 hour stores
JKirk
14-11-2006 14:26:30
I'm thinking about camping out about 16 hours before Sam's Club opens up at 7 AM. For the 360 there wasn't many people according to my friend but I'm a little worried. ?
betterthancandy
14-11-2006 14:29:59
I'm leaving here for 24hr walmart Wednesday at 400pm...get it at 1201am friday
then trying my luck driving down the strip and going to another store...
EB/GS fucked me over
unknown about EB order yet, I was number 15, so I don't expect to get it
confirmed to get a 20gb at GS. Maybe if I can just word my auction right I can get the same amount of bids -x
x323smostwantedx
14-11-2006 14:30:08
im hearing some Sam's arent gonna have some on launch, make sure and call to confirm though
egyptianruin
14-11-2006 14:36:52
I called my 24 hour store they said be there at 8am on Wednesday, line up between mens clothing and furniture and they dont know about having chairs or not. Im gonna be there at 6am to be sure. Bitches!
BD2006BD
14-11-2006 14:37:40
It's getting to be really cold here, too. I plan on going to a 24hr WM, then maybe I can hit up another store at like 1AM? It's freezing here and there is a place here with tons of stores. CC, BB, TRU, Comp USA, Office Depot, Office Max, EB, GS, Target, and plenty more. Whats the list of places that are getting them?
x323smostwantedx
14-11-2006 14:39:08
Im thinking of going to Kmart since everyone is gonna be going to Walmart/Best Buy/Target. Ur lucky Egypt since its a 24hr walmart u wont freeze ur ass off
ffactoryxx
14-11-2006 14:41:32
How can i find 24hour walmarts?? I seem to only see ones that are normal hours around me.
Are the normal ones still selling at 1201am Friday???
Any info on regularly houred Walmarets would be great
x323smostwantedx
14-11-2006 14:42:54
[quote5dcaac9817="ffactoryxx"]How can i find 24hour walmarts?? I seem to only see ones that are normal hours around me.
Are the normal ones still selling at 1201am Friday???
Any info on regularly houred Walmarets would be great[/quote5dcaac9817]
I dont think normal ones will have midnight launch. Mine will be open at 7am though. But dont count on midnight launches on normal wal marts
ffactoryxx
14-11-2006 14:44:26
[quote55deaec9e0="x323smostwantedx"][quote55deaec9e0="ffactoryxx"]How can i find 24hour walmarts?? I seem to only see ones that are normal hours around me.
Are the normal ones still selling at 1201am Friday???
Any info on regularly houred Walmarets would be great[/quote55deaec9e0]
I dont think normal ones will have midnight launch. Mine will be open at 7am though. But dont count on midnight launches on normal wal marts[/quote55deaec9e0]
How can i find a 24hr walmart. I guess it doesnt matter as i could just show up later for the 7am opening one.
I did however want to to get my ps3 and then try my luck somewhere else
x323smostwantedx
14-11-2006 14:45:37
[quote2cc20ac998="ffactoryxx"][quote2cc20ac998="x323smostwantedx"][quote2cc20ac998="ffactoryxx"]How can i find 24hour walmarts?? I seem to only see ones that are normal hours around me.
Are the normal ones still selling at 1201am Friday???
Any info on regularly houred Walmarets would be great[/quote2cc20ac998]
I dont think normal ones will have midnight launch. Mine will be open at 7am though. But dont count on midnight launches on normal wal marts[/quote2cc20ac998]
How can i find a 24hr walmart. I guess it doesnt matter as i could just show up later for the 7am opening one.
I did however want to to get my ps3 and then try my luck somewhere else[/quote2cc20ac998]
http//www.walmart.com/ find the stores nearby and check the store hours
ffactoryxx
14-11-2006 14:58:34
[quote16644cc687="x323smostwantedx"][quote16644cc687="ffactoryxx"][quote16644cc687="x323smostwantedx"][quote16644cc687="ffactoryxx"]How can i find 24hour walmarts?? I seem to only see ones that are normal hours around me.
Are the normal ones still selling at 1201am Friday???
Any info on regularly houred Walmarets would be great[/quote16644cc687]
I dont think normal ones will have midnight launch. Mine will be open at 7am though. But dont count on midnight launches on normal wal marts[/quote16644cc687]
How can i find a 24hr walmart. I guess it doesnt matter as i could just show up later for the 7am opening one.
I did however want to to get my ps3 and then try my luck somewhere else[/quote16644cc687]
http//www.walmart.com/ find the stores nearby and check the store hours[/quote16644cc687]
I just see pharmacy hours
x323smostwantedx
14-11-2006 14:59:17
Just call em Iguess, im starting my camp out tommorow after school. ) Wish me luck
JKirk
14-11-2006 15:00:55
Eh, I called both the WM's here and they don't know how many they are getting. That's always a bad sign. The Sam's Club here is getting two so that's very iffy..
x323smostwantedx
14-11-2006 15:03:15
[quote4d75495a4b="JKirk"]Eh, I called both the WM's here and they don't know how many they are getting. That's always a bad sign. The Sam's Club here is getting two so that's very iffy..[/quote4d75495a4b]
Ya I wouldnt risk it at sams, what if the employees get em shock. At WM, just dont risk it and try to be number 1 or 2 in line
ffactoryxx
14-11-2006 15:04:31
[quote371e699d09="x323smostwantedx"][quote371e699d09="JKirk"]Eh, I called both the WM's here and they don't know how many they are getting. That's always a bad sign. The Sam's Club here is getting two so that's very iffy..[/quote371e699d09]
Ya I wouldnt risk it at sams, what if the employees get em shock. At WM, just dont risk it and try to be number 1 or 2 in line[/quote371e699d09]
Ok so i found a 24hr store dong midnight launch and one that is doing 7am launch.
What time do you think i should arrive for the midnight launch
TFOAF
14-11-2006 15:05:02
What if Rayman's bunnies steal the consoles? cry
x323smostwantedx
14-11-2006 15:06:22
Factory, If I were you, I would go tommorow. But thats just me.
michae229
14-11-2006 15:15:18
GGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
new!!!!!!!!!!!
i got the launch numbers for best buy post the store number and i got you
all i can say any mother fucker by the hollywood store is a lucky bastard they are getting 248!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YourGiftsFree
14-11-2006 15:18:41
Where do we find store numbers!
michae229
14-11-2006 15:19:32
[quote00992c98ff="YourGiftsFree"]Where do we find store numbers![/quote00992c98ff]
go to bestbuy.com and search for stores
Buster389
14-11-2006 15:19:46
368 & 228 how many?
x323smostwantedx
14-11-2006 15:20:00
[quote53e96b8fc3="michae229"]GGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
new!!!!!!!!!!!
i got the launch numbers for best buy post the store number and i got you
all i can say any mother fucker by the hollywood store is a lucky bastard they are getting 248!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/quote53e96b8fc3]
Whattt? Are u serius?
Can you please check store number 872 and 127 plsss, thanks
TFOAF
14-11-2006 15:20:37
[quote098264f975="michae229"]GGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
new!!!!!!!!!!!
i got the launch numbers for best buy post the store number and i got you
all i can say any mother fucker by the hollywood store is a lucky bastard they are getting 248!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/quote098264f975]
Store phone number? Can you get the Wii info as well?
YourGiftsFree
14-11-2006 15:20:48
559 please!
TFOAF
14-11-2006 15:21:56
Store 887 and Store 344 please. (PS3 and Wii.)
Buster389
14-11-2006 15:22:11
[quote7565a6d5c4="TFOAF"][quote7565a6d5c4="michae229"]GGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
new!!!!!!!!!!!
i got the launch numbers for best buy post the store number and i got you
all i can say any mother fucker by the hollywood store is a lucky bastard they are getting 248!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/quote7565a6d5c4]
Store phone number? Can you get the Wii info as well?[/quote7565a6d5c4]
From what i have heard you wont need to worry about the Wii they are going to have plenty.
Darkside
14-11-2006 15:22:54
I live in a hick town
wednesday after school,
or thursday before school?
TFOAF
14-11-2006 15:24:04
[quotecbd038b183="Buster389"][quotecbd038b183="TFOAF"][quotecbd038b183="michae229"]GGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
new!!!!!!!!!!!
i got the launch numbers for best buy post the store number and i got you
all i can say any mother fucker by the hollywood store is a lucky bastard they are getting 248!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/quotecbd038b183]
Store phone number? Can you get the Wii info as well?[/quotecbd038b183]
From what i have heard you wont need to worry about the Wii they are going to have plenty.[/quotecbd038b183]
I won't be able to get to a store until at least 5 PM EST though. (
And stores in my area are closed on Sundays.
Buster389
14-11-2006 15:24:04
[quotede8c37508f="Darkside"]I live in a hick town
wednesday after school,
or thursday before school?[/quotede8c37508f]
Im going to walmart thursday half way through school. I'm worried though.
michae229
14-11-2006 15:24:10
[quote2d4fecdb29="Buster389"]368 & 228 how many?[/quote2d4fecdb29]
i cant find those 2 alot are missing like Houston stores are not on the list
Buster389
14-11-2006 15:25:45
Ok thanx for trying
YourGiftsFree
14-11-2006 15:25:46
Can you show us where you got this? (Easier on you)
michae229
14-11-2006 15:26:24
damn all the stores you guys are asking are not on the list its not really complete
x323smostwantedx
14-11-2006 15:27:28
Can u pls show us?
michae229
14-11-2006 15:29:07
all i can say the most i see is 24 on average and the lowest is 20 this is all 60gb only.
stores getting 40 60gb will get 93 20gb <------ these are the midnight stores
my frind told me they were suppose to get 112 but they got cut so this what he said they were getting.
so if you are the first 25 you are going home with a ps3
x323smostwantedx
14-11-2006 15:30:46
[quotef02ffdb090="michae229"]all i can say the most i see is 24 on average and the lowest is 20 this is all 60gb only.
stores getting 40 60gb will get 93 20gb[/quotef02ffdb090]
A lot of stores are getting less than what they told them, about 50% less. But hopefuly thats true
YourGiftsFree
14-11-2006 15:31:32
How come you cant show us? So 559 isnt there?
ffactoryxx
14-11-2006 15:31:34
Now i must decide. Go to 24 hour store or go to regular hours store
Buster389
14-11-2006 15:31:35
[quote1a656ec66f="michae229"]all i can say the most i see is 24 on average and the lowest is 20 this is all 60gb only.
stores getting 40 60gb will get 93 20gb[/quote1a656ec66f]
Thats odd on page ten the picture shows that stores are getting less 20GB that 60GB
michae229
14-11-2006 15:34:18
[quote1fb81e3db8="Buster389"][quote1fb81e3db8="michae229"]all i can say the most i see is 24 on average and the lowest is 20 this is all 60gb only.
stores getting 40 60gb will get 93 20gb[/quote1fb81e3db8]
Thats odd on page ten the picture shows that stores are getting less 20GB that 60GB[/quote1fb81e3db8]
well thats what the guy said and he said he wont get no more store hopefully i can get more
x323smostwantedx
14-11-2006 15:34:23
Maybe hes talking about this
Store #60 gb
54 20
57 20
58 40
59 24
104 24
107 24
109 40
122 24
128 24
142 20
144 24
146 24
148 20
157 20
164 24
166 24
168 20
177 24
184 40
185 20
190 24
197 20
200 24
207 20
208 24
210 22
211 20
219 20
220 20
223 20
252 20
254 40
256 20
258 20
260 24
266 24
267 20
269 24
271 20
272 20
273 24
274 24
283 24
287 24
289 24
297 24
306 22
307 24
308 24
316 24
317 20
327 20
327 20
333 22
335 20
338 20
341 20
342 20
356 24
358 24
365 20
375 20
382 20
388 24
393 24
403 24
408 40
410 20
416 20
417 24
419 24
433 22
434 20
448 20
453 20
454 24
455 24
456 24
465 24
467 24
470 24
475 24
477 22
478 24
483 24
492 20
497 20
498 24
501 24
502 20
511 20
520 20
521 20
523 20
526 20
532 24
534 24
536 24
537 24
542 24
544 24
551 24
552 24
553 24
554 24
555 40
556 24
557 24
563 20
566 20
571 24
575 24
580 22
591 20
598 22
599 24
600 20
646 20
667 20
685 20
790 20
794 20
801 24
803 20
808 20
813 22
817 20
827 20
835 24
841 20
851 20
853 20
869 22
892 20
946 20
950 24
1010 20
1022 20
1033 20
1035 20
1038 20
1045 20
1066 24
1400 22
michae229
14-11-2006 15:35:11
[quote370c01c2bd="x323smostwantedx"]Maybe hes talking about this
Store #60 gb
54 20
57 20
58 40
59 24
104 24
107 24
109 40
122 24
128 24
142 20
144 24
146 24
148 20
157 20
164 24
166 24
168 20
177 24
184 40
185 20
190 24
197 20
200 24
207 20
208 24
210 22
211 20
219 20
220 20
223 20
252 20
254 40
256 20
258 20
260 24
266 24
267 20
269 24
271 20
272 20
273 24
274 24
283 24
287 24
289 24
297 24
306 22
307 24
308 24
316 24
317 20
327 20
327 20
333 22
335 20
338 20
341 20
342 20
356 24
358 24
365 20
375 20
382 20
388 24
393 24
403 24
408 40
410 20
416 20
417 24
419 24
433 22
434 20
448 20
453 20
454 24
455 24
456 24
465 24
467 24
470 24
475 24
477 22
478 24
483 24
492 20
497 20
498 24
501 24
502 20
511 20
520 20
521 20
523 20
526 20
532 24
534 24
536 24
537 24
542 24
544 24
551 24
552 24
553 24
554 24
555 40
556 24
557 24
563 20
566 20
571 24
575 24
580 22
591 20
598 22
599 24
600 20
646 20
667 20
685 20
790 20
794 20
801 24
803 20
808 20
813 22
817 20
827 20
835 24
841 20
851 20
853 20
869 22
892 20
946 20
950 24
1010 20
1022 20
1033 20
1035 20
1038 20
1045 20
1066 24
1400 22[/quote370c01c2bd] add this too then i guess
Okay, so if you don't understand that
20 of the 60 gb units = 6 of the 20 gb units
> 20 of the 60 gb units = 10 of the 20 gb units
Stores that are getting 40 of the 60 gb units are also receiving 93 of the 20 gb units.
lol yea damn you good lol just dont want it to be everywere decreases our chances
x323smostwantedx
14-11-2006 15:37:22
Hollywood is getting 24 not 248
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michae229
14-11-2006 15:38:23
[quotee464a0bd69="x323smostwantedx"]Hollywood is getting 24 not 248
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oh i didnt see when he corrected it
egyptianruin
14-11-2006 15:53:38
blah the stores by me are 149, 159 and 1057
Berky34
14-11-2006 15:54:31
303 isnt getting any? wtf
TFOAF
14-11-2006 15:55:55
[quoteff73c9f289="Berky34"]303 isnt getting any? wtf[/quoteff73c9f289]
I don't think most of them are listed.
Buster389
14-11-2006 15:56:16
[quotef20e3377c6="Berky34"]303 isnt getting any? wtf[/quotef20e3377c6]
This isnt a full list.
afro_wolff
14-11-2006 16:09:14
Alright so i'm planning on hitting up the local walmart around mid-night on Wed. The lady at the local walmart said they know there to recieve less then 10 units. She said the earliest she has heard a customer say he was going to come in was 9 a.m. on Thursday. I've got a bunch of homework to study for and a few dvd's to make it through the day. Told my professors i was skipping class, not because of a death in the family or somethin similiar, but to purchase a video game system instead! Ha...Hope all goes well for me
afro_wolff
14-11-2006 16:12:47
[bef9b2dba0a]ALSO[/bef9b2dba0a] what would you say is the best way to sell these on ebay? Would you recomend requesting a money order, due to paypal's high fee's, or would you recomend going the paypal route? Only reason i question is because even after you deduct paypal's fee's theres still the chance they may do something sketchy. I know we've all heard of their freezing of accounts out of complete randomosity...So what do you say?
betterthancandy
14-11-2006 16:22:18
I've got a huge suprise that should make my 20gb sell more than the 60gb....
any guesses as to what im eluding to?
x323smostwantedx
14-11-2006 16:23:10
[quotecb2a68a2c0="betterthancandy"]I've got a huge suprise that should make my 20gb sell more than the 60gb....
any guesses as to what im eluding to?[/quotecb2a68a2c0]
explain please
Buster389
14-11-2006 16:24:40
[quote3f0ed7e9ec="betterthancandy"]I've got a huge suprise that should make my 20gb sell more than the 60gb....
any guesses as to what im eluding to?[/quote3f0ed7e9ec]
Not clarifying whether its a 20 or 60 GB on your ebay listing? Most people would probably assume that it was a 60 not realizing that here are 2 types.
Excel
14-11-2006 16:32:58
[quotefb66af4c8c="afro_wolff"][bfb66af4c8c]ALSO[/bfb66af4c8c] what would you say is the best way to sell these on ebay? Would you recomend requesting a money order, due to paypal's high fee's, or would you recomend going the paypal route? Only reason i question is because even after you deduct paypal's fee's theres still the chance they may do something sketchy. I know we've all heard of their freezing of accounts out of complete randomosity...So what do you say?[/quotefb66af4c8c]
I would say Paypal just because its SO much more easier and convenient.
Also, anyone know when to find out about more BestBuy numbers, particularly #683
kdollar
14-11-2006 16:51:41
walmarts here are setting out ten seats, you are either in them or not, when they give them out.
BoYgAB90
14-11-2006 17:08:22
[quotecf78863af8="Excel"][quotecf78863af8="afro_wolff"][bcf78863af8]ALSO[/bcf78863af8] what would you say is the best way to sell these on ebay? Would you recomend requesting a money order, due to paypal's high fee's, or would you recomend going the paypal route? Only reason i question is because even after you deduct paypal's fee's theres still the chance they may do something sketchy. I know we've all heard of their freezing of accounts out of complete randomosity...So what do you say?[/quotecf78863af8]
I would say Paypal just because its SO much more easier and convenient.
Also, anyone know when to find out about more BestBuy numbers, particularly #683[/quotecf78863af8]
i read on ebay that you need 50+ feedback to sell them and must use paypal, but i dont know if it is just for preorders or not, i hope it is, and i read on their forums that the ebayers elites dont like paypal because its easy to get scammed in and that they rather a usps money order that you get your money when you ship it
Buster389
14-11-2006 17:11:17
Im pretty sure you only need 50 feedback for pre-orders. they also require a picture of the receipt for the pre-orders
tylerc
14-11-2006 17:17:40
98%+ feedback is also required.
Buster389
14-11-2006 17:18:33
o yea i forgot that one
betterthancandy
14-11-2006 17:36:47
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any more guesses?
(fixed)
x323smostwantedx
14-11-2006 17:38:56
[quote568586987e="betterthancandy"]
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any more guesses?[/quote568586987e]
?? Just tell us
Buster389
14-11-2006 17:39:11
[quote3e345a1e65="betterthancandy"]
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any more guesses?[/quote3e345a1e65]
Broken image.
JKirk
14-11-2006 17:40:56
I'm going to Sam's Club for sure on Thursday at 3 PM. I live in WV (enough said, right) so I don't think many gamers will be camping that early. We have three WM's getting 4, 2, and supposedly 10. That's 16 PS3's in an area that I doubt will even sell them all. lol I'm going to Sam's Club then maybe driving past or calling the Walmart's just for a check
Buster389
14-11-2006 17:44:13
even if there aren't many gamers i would be very suprised if they all didnt sell and perhaps go up on ebay.
betterthancandy
14-11-2006 17:46:55
[quote0b69ff240e="Buster389"][quote0b69ff240e="betterthancandy"]
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any more guesses?[/quote0b69ff240e]
Broken image.[/quote0b69ff240e]
fixed.
Buster389
14-11-2006 17:48:56
[quotedf4c7fbc43="betterthancandy"][quotedf4c7fbc43="Buster389"][quotedf4c7fbc43="betterthancandy"]
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any more guesses?[/quotedf4c7fbc43]
Broken image.[/quotedf4c7fbc43]
fixed.[/quotedf4c7fbc43]
so you got a 120 GB instead of 20GB?
betterthancandy
14-11-2006 17:51:24
optional 120gb hard drive upgrade
Is it just me or can you see the image?
betterthancandy
14-11-2006 17:58:22
[quotebb5fae6c32="kala"]Is it just me or can you see the image?[/quotebb5fae6c32]
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Buster389
14-11-2006 17:59:16
[quote869b2ac072="kala"]Is it just me or can you see the image?[/quote869b2ac072]
The image was broken but he fixed it.
JKirk
14-11-2006 17:59:17
[quote2c29a953eb="betterthancandy"][quote2c29a953eb="kala"]Is it just me or can you see the image?[/quote2c29a953eb]
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Is that yours? shock
betterthancandy
14-11-2006 18:02:58
[quotea22e7b9e46="JKirk"][quotea22e7b9e46="betterthancandy"][quotea22e7b9e46="kala"]Is it just me or can you see the image?[/quotea22e7b9e46]
![]("a22e7b9e46)
http/" alt=""/img145.imageshack.us/img="145/6610/6903010tv3.jpg[" alt=""/imga22e7b9e46][/quotea22e7b9e46]
Is that yours? shock[/quotea22e7b9e46]
no, some japanease did it and posted pictures on how easy it is to do.
so im going to offer that if my auction goes over $1500...
the hard drive only costs $130 and it slides right in...
x323smostwantedx
14-11-2006 18:04:16
care to share the info>?
betterthancandy
14-11-2006 18:07:48
[quote5beece9db8="x323smostwantedx"]care to share the info>?[/quote5beece9db8]
http//ruliweb2.dreamwiz.com/ruliboard/read.htm?num=19646&table=game_ps04&main=ps
karma appreciated
johnjimjones
14-11-2006 18:09:12
or if you want the directions in English
http//www.joystiq.com/2006/11/11/ps3-manual-details-hdd-battery-replacement/
kdollar
14-11-2006 18:09:26
easy site to read.
betterthancandy
14-11-2006 18:11:34
[quote8801b6c68c="johnjimjones"]or if you want the directions in English
http//www.joystiq.com/2006/11/11/ps3-manual-details-hdd-battery-replacement/[/quote8801b6c68c]
ah great find. thanks
johnjimjones
14-11-2006 18:15:25
[quote3a7bceee7b="JKirk"]I'm going to Sam's Club for sure on Thursday at 3 PM. I live in WV (enough said, right) so I don't think many gamers will be camping that early. We have three WM's getting 4, 2, and supposedly 10. That's 16 PS3's in an area that I doubt will even sell them all. lol I'm going to Sam's Club then maybe driving past or calling the Walmart's just for a check[/quote3a7bceee7b]
Do you know for sure that Sam's Clubs will have them? I have one near me and I know NOBODY will think to go there.
JKirk
14-11-2006 18:27:44
[quoted1a0402dd0="johnjimjones"][quoted1a0402dd0="JKirk"]I'm going to Sam's Club for sure on Thursday at 3 PM. I live in WV (enough said, right) so I don't think many gamers will be camping that early. We have three WM's getting 4, 2, and supposedly 10. That's 16 PS3's in an area that I doubt will even sell them all. lol I'm going to Sam's Club then maybe driving past or calling the Walmart's just for a check[/quoted1a0402dd0]
Do you know for sure that Sam's Clubs will have them? I have one near me and I know NOBODY will think to go there.[/quoted1a0402dd0]
Yes, they have confirmed it with me that they will have two 60 GB PS3's at 7 AM on Friday. They had the exact number of 360's last year as well so I trust these guys. (2-3 I believe, can't remember) Only downside is that it's outside. But the best thing about going to Sam's Club is not many people here have the business cards you need to enter [id1a0402dd0]and[/id1a0402dd0] pay with. ;) (They do check the pictures on the back, I've been denied numerous times trying to slide past with my dad's card.)
YourGiftsFree
14-11-2006 18:28:27
Ok I went to my BB atleast 22 people in line, at circuit city its 3. BB better kick them out...
johnjimjones
14-11-2006 18:47:08
[quotebe17bb507b="JKirk"][quotebe17bb507b="johnjimjones"][quotebe17bb507b="JKirk"]I'm going to Sam's Club for sure on Thursday at 3 PM. I live in WV (enough said, right) so I don't think many gamers will be camping that early. We have three WM's getting 4, 2, and supposedly 10. That's 16 PS3's in an area that I doubt will even sell them all. lol I'm going to Sam's Club then maybe driving past or calling the Walmart's just for a check[/quotebe17bb507b]
Do you know for sure that Sam's Clubs will have them? I have one near me and I know NOBODY will think to go there.[/quotebe17bb507b]
Yes, they have confirmed it with me that they will have two 60 GB PS3's at 7 AM on Friday. They had the exact number of 360's last year as well so I trust these guys. (2-3 I believe, can't remember) Only downside is that it's outside. But the best thing about going to Sam's Club is not many people here have the business cards you need to enter [ibe17bb507b]and[/ibe17bb507b] pay with. ;) (They do check the pictures on the back, I've been denied numerous times trying to slide past with my dad's card.)[/quotebe17bb507b]
Yeah I was just there last weekend and they're hardcore about the IDs, but I'd totally be worth it to buy a membership to get a PS3. Not to mention, who doesn't need everything in bulk? lol
JKirk
14-11-2006 19:04:15
[quoted2470079dc="johnjimjones"][quoted2470079dc="JKirk"][quoted2470079dc="johnjimjones"][quoted2470079dc="JKirk"]I'm going to Sam's Club for sure on Thursday at 3 PM. I live in WV (enough said, right) so I don't think many gamers will be camping that early. We have three WM's getting 4, 2, and supposedly 10. That's 16 PS3's in an area that I doubt will even sell them all. lol I'm going to Sam's Club then maybe driving past or calling the Walmart's just for a check[/quoted2470079dc]
Do you know for sure that Sam's Clubs will have them? I have one near me and I know NOBODY will think to go there.[/quoted2470079dc]
Yes, they have confirmed it with me that they will have two 60 GB PS3's at 7 AM on Friday. They had the exact number of 360's last year as well so I trust these guys. (2-3 I believe, can't remember) Only downside is that it's outside. But the best thing about going to Sam's Club is not many people here have the business cards you need to enter [id2470079dc]and[/id2470079dc] pay with. ;) (They do check the pictures on the back, I've been denied numerous times trying to slide past with my dad's card.)[/quoted2470079dc]
Yeah I was just there last weekend and they're hardcore about the IDs, but I'd totally be worth it to buy a membership to get a PS3. Not to mention, who doesn't need everything in bulk? lol[/quoted2470079dc]
Yeah, they make the ID's on the spot too I think so you could make it tomorrow before you stand in line or whatever if you wanted. I'm just going to stay in line all night and then call either my parents or someone else who has a card around 7 so everything will work smoothly. I'm not risking waiting 16 hours to be denied because of an ID with a picture "that doesn't look like me".
supersponger1979
14-11-2006 19:12:58
My Target is only getting 8 total...
afro_wolff
14-11-2006 19:18:04
My walmart is less then 10..did i mention that already? Anywhom...Gett'n really worried. I'm really tempted to skip morning work and head there for a nice 36 hour wait
egyptianruin
15-11-2006 00:51:07
Getting ready now to go, yay!
csurge
15-11-2006 01:07:28
[quote7cae224647="egyptianruin"]Getting ready now to go, yay![/quote7cae224647]
A girl... that games.... that does freebie sites? THATS UNPOSSIBLE!!111
justinag06
15-11-2006 01:14:15
she's already married so get back in line buddy
)
csurge
15-11-2006 01:26:37
[quote5b55a09923="justinag06"]she's already married so get back in line buddy
)[/quote5b55a09923]
OH NOESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111111
HOW MANY REFS WILL IT TAKE?!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111(really really really bad joke)
Wolfeman
15-11-2006 01:43:54
[quoteb85a85cc9c="johnjimjones"][quoteb85a85cc9c="JKirk"]I'm going to Sam's Club for sure on Thursday at 3 PM. I live in WV (enough said, right) so I don't think many gamers will be camping that early. We have three WM's getting 4, 2, and supposedly 10. That's 16 PS3's in an area that I doubt will even sell them all. lol I'm going to Sam's Club then maybe driving past or calling the Walmart's just for a check[/quoteb85a85cc9c]
Do you know for sure that Sam's Clubs will have them? I have one near me and I know NOBODY will think to go there.[/quoteb85a85cc9c]
Yeah at my Costco and Sam's Club for the 360 there were 100s lined up...
johnjimjones
15-11-2006 05:16:40
[quote1ec3a8abd1="Wolfeman"][quote1ec3a8abd1="johnjimjones"][quote1ec3a8abd1="JKirk"]I'm going to Sam's Club for sure on Thursday at 3 PM. I live in WV (enough said, right) so I don't think many gamers will be camping that early. We have three WM's getting 4, 2, and supposedly 10. That's 16 PS3's in an area that I doubt will even sell them all. lol I'm going to Sam's Club then maybe driving past or calling the Walmart's just for a check[/quote1ec3a8abd1]
Do you know for sure that Sam's Clubs will have them? I have one near me and I know NOBODY will think to go there.[/quote1ec3a8abd1]
Yeah at my Costco and Sam's Club for the 360 there were 100s lined up...[/quote1ec3a8abd1]
But for me it's a college community town so I doubt some college student has a Sam's Club ID.
Gigante
15-11-2006 07:00:14
[quote952f81cda2="afro_wolff"]My walmart is less then 10..did i mention that already? Anywhom...Gett'n really worried. I'm really tempted to skip morning work and head there for a nice 36 hour wait[/quote952f81cda2]
Take their add in whee they say 10 minimum and ask for a raincheck if u dont get one
Killer722
15-11-2006 07:02:33
My walmart said they're getting 10. Circuit City is getting 15, and WorstBuy "won't know til friday mornin".
kdollar
15-11-2006 07:52:38
best buys were told not to tell how many. what fags.
CollidgeGraduit
15-11-2006 08:59:20
[quotec5711e9b5a="justinag06"]she's already married so get back in line buddy
)[/quotec5711e9b5a]
Plus TSJ and I have dibs on all her extramarital activities
Dave82
15-11-2006 10:05:36
I'm in Ohio and the Best Buy near me had campers since Tuesday night. There is a LINE of tents around the building.
burritopunk
15-11-2006 10:06:29
[quotecd86880db6="csurge"][quotecd86880db6="justinag06"]she's already married so get back in line buddy
)[/quotecd86880db6]
OH NOESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111111
HOW MANY REFS WILL IT TAKE?!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111(really really really bad joke)[/quotecd86880db6]
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Dave82
15-11-2006 10:18:05
Oh, BTW my gf's friend's younger brother is camping out. We went to give him a bathroom break and check on him. My gf asked him if he was doing it for the ebay thing and he said yeah, but also it is an experience to him. He did it for the 360 when it came out on his 18th birthday and he said it was such a rush when they opened the store. He actually compared it to finishing a marathon... He said that everyone in line was chanting and clapping too when the store opened, even the store associates....
I am still confused about the whole thing. I just looked on ebay anbd they are going for about $1,900. Why do people need them NOW when they will be able to walk into a store and just buy them for 1/3 the price later???
If it is for Christmas, then why arent the sellers waiting until later to sell??
Someone explain the current ebay PS3 buyer market to me
michae229
15-11-2006 10:36:40
[quotec22e9b05cc="Dave82"]Oh, BTW my gf's friend's younger brother is camping out. We went to give him a bathroom break and check on him. My gf asked him if he was doing it for the ebay thing and he said yeah, but also it is an experience to him. He did it for the 360 when it came out on his 18th birthday and he said it was such a rush when they opened the store. He actually compared it to finishing a marathon... He said that everyone in line was chanting and clapping too when the store opened, even the store associates....
I am still confused about the whole thing. I just looked on ebay anbd they are going for about $1,900. Why do people need them NOW when they will be able to walk into a store and just buy them for 1/3 the price later???
If it is for Christmas, then why arent the sellers waiting until later to sell??
Someone explain the current ebay PS3 buyer market to me[/quotec22e9b05cc]
1.if i was rich i wouldnt care how much
2.if the ebay listing is global it global compition
Dave82
15-11-2006 10:43:36
[quote2a48ffd545="michae229"][quote2a48ffd545="Dave82"]Oh, BTW my gf's friend's younger brother is camping out. We went to give him a bathroom break and check on him. My gf asked him if he was doing it for the ebay thing and he said yeah, but also it is an experience to him. He did it for the 360 when it came out on his 18th birthday and he said it was such a rush when they opened the store. He actually compared it to finishing a marathon... He said that everyone in line was chanting and clapping too when the store opened, even the store associates....
I am still confused about the whole thing. I just looked on ebay anbd they are going for about $1,900. Why do people need them NOW when they will be able to walk into a store and just buy them for 1/3 the price later???
If it is for Christmas, then why arent the sellers waiting until later to sell??
Someone explain the current ebay PS3 buyer market to me[/quote2a48ffd545]
1.if i was rich i wouldnt care how much
2.if the ebay listing is global it global compition[/quote2a48ffd545]
Yeah, that makes sense
shaggz
15-11-2006 11:00:24
[quotee97b0427ae="michae229"][quotee97b0427ae="Dave82"]Oh, BTW my gf's friend's younger brother is camping out. We went to give him a bathroom break and check on him. My gf asked him if he was doing it for the ebay thing and he said yeah, but also it is an experience to him. He did it for the 360 when it came out on his 18th birthday and he said it was such a rush when they opened the store. He actually compared it to finishing a marathon... He said that everyone in line was chanting and clapping too when the store opened, even the store associates....
I am still confused about the whole thing. I just looked on ebay anbd they are going for about $1,900. Why do people need them NOW when they will be able to walk into a store and just buy them for 1/3 the price later???
If it is for Christmas, then why arent the sellers waiting until later to sell??
Someone explain the current ebay PS3 buyer market to me[/quotee97b0427ae]
1.if i was rich i wouldnt care how much
2.if the ebay listing is global it global compition[/quotee97b0427ae]
I forsee many people getting scammed with selling there PS3's on ebay.
michae229
15-11-2006 11:10:02
[quote29028b787b="shaggz"][quote29028b787b="michae229"][quote29028b787b="Dave82"]Oh, BTW my gf's friend's younger brother is camping out. We went to give him a bathroom break and check on him. My gf asked him if he was doing it for the ebay thing and he said yeah, but also it is an experience to him. He did it for the 360 when it came out on his 18th birthday and he said it was such a rush when they opened the store. He actually compared it to finishing a marathon... He said that everyone in line was chanting and clapping too when the store opened, even the store associates....
I am still confused about the whole thing. I just looked on ebay anbd they are going for about $1,900. Why do people need them NOW when they will be able to walk into a store and just buy them for 1/3 the price later???
If it is for Christmas, then why arent the sellers waiting until later to sell??
Someone explain the current ebay PS3 buyer market to me[/quote29028b787b]
1.if i was rich i wouldnt care how much
2.if the ebay listing is global it global compition[/quote29028b787b]
I forsee many people getting scammed with selling there PS3's on ebay.[/quote29028b787b]
yea sellers and buyers thats why i may turn to criegs list
Akademikz
15-11-2006 11:50:27
With another call to my local BestBuy, and this time talking a supervisor he said he doesn't have a finalized exact number but so far (they expect one more delivery before Friday) they have 30-40 units on hand, so more than enough. I'm going to call before close and if the line continues to grow, I'll be hitting it up. It's unlikely the size of the line is going to continue to grow so I'll be heading there around 2 or 3pm on Thursday, possibly a tad sooner.
YourGiftsFree
15-11-2006 11:57:51
Ok my BB is out of the question. To many people. My walmart has nobody there and is opening at 12. So im going there tommorow around 12. Think im good?
JKirk
15-11-2006 12:21:32
[quote8e80f27eb9="YourGiftsFree"]Ok my BB is out of the question. To many people. My walmart has nobody there and is opening at 12. So im going there tommorow around 12. Think im good?[/quote8e80f27eb9]
That's what I'm doing to do. I'm heading to WalMart at 3 PM and staying there until midnight, in doors, in a lawn chair with a laptop and a book waiting for the midnight launch. What I am worried about other than getting one is if I get one, I won't make it to my car. A bunch of rednecks hang out at WalMart late at night here.
YourGiftsFree
15-11-2006 12:27:18
Hit them with your laptop! lol
Or have someone drive your car to the front to get you.
Labtec-Jay
15-11-2006 12:28:50
buy a knife.. I picked one up for 3 bucks at walmart when i got my xbox 360, it was in a ghetto area, but it was the only 24 hour wal mart.
Someone actually got jacked at that wal mart as well.
zr2152
15-11-2006 12:38:03
[quote2daa5dca9a="JKirk"][quote2daa5dca9a="YourGiftsFree"]Ok my BB is out of the question. To many people. My walmart has nobody there and is opening at 12. So im going there tommorow around 12. Think im good?[/quote2daa5dca9a]
That's what I'm doing to do. I'm heading to WalMart at 3 PM and staying there until midnight, in doors, in a lawn chair with a laptop and a book waiting for the midnight launch. What I am worried about other than getting one is if I get one, I won't make it to my car. A bunch of rednecks hang out at WalMart late at night here.[/quote2daa5dca9a]
Haha yeah same here, thats what I get for going to school in PA. Im actually going with a bunch of my friends so no worries here. And I would love to fight someone...its been a while so I wouldnt mind defending my PS3...
Offer4All
15-11-2006 12:42:36
fighting should never be an option...lol
what happened to preordering PS3s instead of camping out, im sure there will be a few new sites accepting preorders soon. I was thinking of preordering a couple, anyone knows where? Camping out is definetly our of question for me.
Offer4All
15-11-2006 12:42:42
Edit double post mistake ^^^
OldManWrigley
15-11-2006 12:47:09
My Walmart is full, best buy has about 15 Tents and about 15 Lawn Charis, KMART SUCKS! and said they're getting in 2 on like Sunday..
Nobody at Target, probably going there now and waitign about 40 hours )
Crynos
15-11-2006 13:28:49
All my walmarts are filled ( Its probably TSJ and friends.
michae229
15-11-2006 13:36:36
anyone with 100+ feedback wanna loan me their account ill pay all fees.
Uh oh
http//www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/480.html
tylerc
15-11-2006 13:50:33
Buster389 and I just got back from Wal-Mart and Best Buy. The Wal-Mart line is full, and seems to have been for a while. The Best Buy has seven tents outside.
JKirk
15-11-2006 13:51:14
[quotee12dfaebe2="tylerc"]Buster389 and I just got back from Wal-Mart and Best Buy. The Wal-Mart line is full, and seems to have been for a while. The Best Buy has seven tents outside.[/quotee12dfaebe2]
j00 nubs got pwned!!!! Just kidding, it will probably be the same for me.
YourGiftsFree
15-11-2006 14:28:22
My walmart said they have nobody there because they can line up 7AM tommorow. Think getting there from 12-1 will be good? Possible to find out how much they are getting?
double_d
15-11-2006 14:31:57
Both of my Wal-Marts aren't allowing any lines to start until 5 PM tomorrow. Meijer is setting out chairs tonight at midnight. Number of chairs = number of PS3's.
johnjimjones
15-11-2006 14:41:53
[quotecd9b7c3460="double_d"]Both of my Wal-Marts aren't allowing any lines to start until 5 PM tomorrow. Meijer is setting out chairs tonight at midnight. Number of chairs = number of PS3's.[/quotecd9b7c3460]
Same at West Lafayette. No one yet has lined up / started camping out yet anywhere around here. I think I [icd9b7c3460]might[/icd9b7c3460] be able to snag one.
JKirk
15-11-2006 14:49:50
15 people at each WalMart, mostly out of towners... rollseyes I guess it's Sam's Club once again for me.
amir89630
15-11-2006 15:06:48
ok, heres the deal.
i NEED a PS3. The problem is, I have to be at school on thursday (one more absence, and i can't get exempt from my exams); and the next morning I have to go on a school trip at 630. What is my best bet. I was thinking Walmart, but I went and checked it out today, and there were already two people in line for it. So I need somewhere that has a midnight launch.
btw.... gamestop= bunch of deuschebags. All the employees are buying out their own stock of ps3s.
Berky34
15-11-2006 15:07:37
WOW I called Circuit City (they're getting 100 and having the promo thingy) and they already have over 100 in line and are sold out, they told us to not bother even going. Good Game...
BD2006BD
15-11-2006 15:16:12
WM - Over 12 people as of 130 today
CC - The received 6 PS3s today, 6 people are in line.
BB - They won't say how many PS3s, Line on tents and chairs going around the building... It's like a festival down there lol.
Target - Line of tents
Other targets near me won't let you start camping until they close on thursday so i'm going then.
Other Walmarts won't start a line until 8PM thursday night so i'm going then.
And to that post about it being like a marathon.. it is. Last time I camped out at Walmart on BF, I was like 5th in line for a laptop and I there was a line of employees inside clapping and cheering us on as we ran through the store..lol.
It's been Pouring down rain ALL day, supposed to be a couple inches, and all the stores are full! ARGH!
Darkside
15-11-2006 15:26:39
Wooo I get to walmart only to find out that me and my friend were 17 and 18 in line. Of course they only are getting 16 Fuck
Wolfeman
15-11-2006 15:35:11
Sony fanboys are lame. I hear the defective rate is through the roof in Japan...
doylnea
15-11-2006 15:35:27
meh, as much as I'd like $2K profit, there's no chance I'm leaving right now to go stand in line for 2 nights.
Anyone know what stores are selling online at 1201am on Friday? I don't need the PS3 that weekend. Are they only selling the PS3 at B&M stores?
Akademikz
15-11-2006 15:36:57
[quote71cf8f0472="Wolfeman"]Sony fanboys are lame. I hear the defective rate is through the roof in Japan...[/quote71cf8f0472]
Source please? I have heard zero issues of defective systems.
michae229
15-11-2006 15:39:32
[quote37363b0251="Akademikz"][quote37363b0251="Wolfeman"]Sony fanboys are lame. I hear the defective rate is through the roof in Japan...[/quote37363b0251]
Source please? I have heard zero issues of defective systems.[/quote37363b0251]
i know the only defect im hearing about is about not playing old games which is easy to fix with a update.
Wolfeman
15-11-2006 15:40:46
From an industry insider and I also work in the video game industry...
Akademikz
15-11-2006 15:42:19
[quote76a3d1282f="Wolfeman"]From an industry insider and I also work in the video game industry...[/quote76a3d1282f]
I'm not trying to say that whatever you're saying is wrong, I'm just curious as to what is wrong exactly because I've heard nor seen any reports of defects with PS3's thus far. I'm expecting some, which is why I get warranties so it's all good... but that's IF I decide to keep it. We'll see how flooded eBay gets come launch day.
Wolfeman
15-11-2006 15:45:11
[quote26ba661759="Akademikz"][quote26ba661759="Wolfeman"]From an industry insider and I also work in the video game industry...[/quote26ba661759]
I'm not trying to say that whatever you're saying is wrong, I'm just curious as to what is wrong exactly because I've heard nor seen any reports of defects with PS3's thus far. I'm expecting some, which is why I get warranties so it's all good... but that's IF I decide to keep it. We'll see how flooded eBay gets come launch day.[/quote26ba661759]
Its just what I'm hearing. We will see come Friday.
How many are you getting and from where?
Akademikz
15-11-2006 15:47:55
[quote4d9d447457="Wolfeman"][quote4d9d447457="Akademikz"][quote4d9d447457="Wolfeman"]From an industry insider and I also work in the video game industry...[/quote4d9d447457]
I'm not trying to say that whatever you're saying is wrong, I'm just curious as to what is wrong exactly because I've heard nor seen any reports of defects with PS3's thus far. I'm expecting some, which is why I get warranties so it's all good... but that's IF I decide to keep it. We'll see how flooded eBay gets come launch day.[/quote4d9d447457]
Its just what I'm hearing. We will see come Friday.
How many are you getting and from where?[/quote4d9d447457]
I'm planning on getting 1, and I may be keeping it.. if the prices aren't above like $1500 CAD on eBay.
x323smostwantedx
15-11-2006 15:48:08
Well I'm in line at my kmart, they said they were getting 2 and I'm number one, they migjt not tell us till tommorow, I'm good so far
[quote2da315f16c="x323smostwantedx"]Well I'm in line at my kmart, they said they were getting 2 and I'm number one, they migjt not tell us till tommorow, I'm good so far[/quote2da315f16c]
You are in line and you are still posing here? Do you have wifi around ya or what?
And I think no one read my post about....
http//www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/480.html
JKirk
15-11-2006 16:00:38
[quote1d5f4201b6="x323smostwantedx"]Well I'm in line at my kmart, they said they were getting 2 and I'm number one, they migjt not tell us till tommorow, I'm good so far[/quote1d5f4201b6]
Your Kmart has wifi? Or did you mean your name is on a list? Anyhow, I might call up the Kmart here. shock
michae229
15-11-2006 16:01:00
http//www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/fun.games/11/15/gameconsoles.ebay.ap/index.html?section=cnn_latest
i hope this is true
doylnea
15-11-2006 16:05:01
[quotee74fcdeec8="kala"][quotee74fcdeec8="x323smostwantedx"]Well I'm in line at my kmart, they said they were getting 2 and I'm number one, they migjt not tell us till tommorow, I'm good so far[/quotee74fcdeec8]
You are in line and you are still posing here? Do you have wifi around ya or what?
And I think no one read my post about....
http//www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/480.html[/quotee74fcdeec8]
Sidekick or Palm of some sort I would guess.
x323smostwantedx
15-11-2006 16:08:10
I'm on my sidekick 3 and I brough an extra battery so I can just browse while ca,ping. The dude after me is bringing xm radio and he bought a tv and dvds and everything, so I'm guessing it won't be that bad.
YourGiftsFree
15-11-2006 16:12:37
New plan for me. Keaving at 4 am tonight for the 7 am line at my walmart.
x323smostwantedx
15-11-2006 16:18:38
[quote016c39a8e1="YourGiftsFree"]New plan for me. Keaving at 4 am tonight for the 7 am line at my walmart.[/quote016c39a8e1]
Get ur running shoes ready cuz there will be people waiting on their cars to be number one in line, good luck. My target is doing that but I wasn't gonna risk getting pushed and stuff since I'm small so I just decided to stay here at kmart
ffactoryxx
15-11-2006 16:20:40
Target, BB and Walmart all had a shit load of people outside at 3pm today. I wish i could find a store that wont allow linups till tommorowe
YourGiftsFree
15-11-2006 16:22:51
What my WalMart is doing is this. Its 24 hours so people can be in the store so ill be wondering around the electronic department and get in line there when they say it starts oraound 7. They said it will start inside and they wll give vouhers out from 7-9.
JKirk
15-11-2006 17:13:31
[quotee0e43b45e3="x323smostwantedx"][quotee0e43b45e3="YourGiftsFree"]New plan for me. Keaving at 4 am tonight for the 7 am line at my walmart.[/quotee0e43b45e3]
Get ur running shoes ready cuz there will be people waiting on their cars to be number one in line, good luck. My target is doing that but I wasn't gonna risk getting pushed and stuff since I'm small so I just decided to stay here at kmart[/quotee0e43b45e3]
Lol, good god. I can just imagine a stampede of people pushing and shoving. If you feel down at the front, you would get trampled. lol
Berky34
15-11-2006 17:23:38
I called meijers and they told me it isnt first come first serve and that they are having a raffle. I guess I'll check it out shrug
zdub08
15-11-2006 17:38:21
[quotecc24a8eeca="Berky34"]I called meijers and they told me it isnt first come first serve and that they are having a raffle. I guess I'll check it out shrug[/quotecc24a8eeca]
what time is the raffle at?
doylnea
15-11-2006 17:40:29
so again, what time are stores selling these online, and which ones, if they are?
Killer722
15-11-2006 18:10:09
Hey guys, I've been in front of target since 4PM, and I'm fourth in line. They're getting 12 D I found a wireless network lol.
johnjimjones
15-11-2006 18:10:10
[quotec8da44a7d0="johnjimjones"][quotec8da44a7d0="double_d"]Both of my Wal-Marts aren't allowing any lines to start until 5 PM tomorrow. Meijer is setting out chairs tonight at midnight. Number of chairs = number of PS3's.[/quotec8da44a7d0]
Same at West Lafayette. No one yet has lined up / started camping out yet anywhere around here. I think I [ic8da44a7d0]might[/ic8da44a7d0] be able to snag one.[/quotec8da44a7d0]
LOL did I speak too soon. Line going around BB already and same with Circuit City.
YourGiftsFree
15-11-2006 18:11:34
whats up killer! What have you done this whole time? Im going at 4 am for the 7 am line. I guess il bring my laptop.
dmorris68
15-11-2006 18:11:51
Heh funny thing, talking about defects.
I had to stop by Wal-Mart on the way home tonight, and figured I'd swing through electronics to see if anybody was lined up. Nobody was, and as I walked past the PS3 demo kiosk that I was drooling over the other day, I looked up at the monitor... and the image was frozen. lol
My first thought was "OMG! PS3 is locking up already!!!!" then I remembered it was a video loop demo, not a live game demo, and it wasn't actually playing on the unit inside the case (in fact that might just be an empty shell, probably not a real PS3). Kinda had me worried for a bit. )
But I'm not waiting in line for 2 days, I've missed enough work with me and the daughter being sick, so I'll just wait and enjoy my new 360 for the time being.
dmorris68
15-11-2006 18:14:24
[quote74c3bb97a4="michae229"]http//www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/fun.games/11/15/gameconsoles.ebay.ap/index.html?section=cnn_latest
i hope this is true[/quote74c3bb97a4]
What, the bit about eBay restricting pre-order sales? That's been true since the first pre-orders went on sale weeks ago. The whole 50 feedback, 98% positive, photo of pre-order receipt thing, I mean. I don't see any new news in that article?
michae229
15-11-2006 18:16:48
[quote7e292a66e3="dmorris68"][quote7e292a66e3="michae229"]http//www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/fun.games/11/15/gameconsoles.ebay.ap/index.html?section=cnn_latest
i hope this is true[/quote7e292a66e3]
What, the bit about eBay restricting pre-order sales? That's been true since the first pre-orders went on sale weeks ago. The whole 50 feedback, 98% positive, photo of pre-order receipt thing, I mean. I don't see any new news in that article?[/quote7e292a66e3]
oh i thought it was actual consoles
michae229
15-11-2006 18:23:24
well i got a call from gamestop im getting mine Friday morning i still want to drain this 400 best buy gift card on a ps3 though
kdollar
15-11-2006 18:41:18
well guys i think im going to head out and make the trip to a po dunk town about 30 minutes away, there is 4 people out there.....and 10 chairs for 10 ps3's.
its coldest day here too, im goin to wait in my car and run to the chair if i see someone. anyone got any words of advice, or things to bring to keep me entertained until midnight tomorrow?
JUNIOR6886
15-11-2006 18:44:56
http//cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Playstation-3-PS3-Pre-order-Ship-11-17-guaranteed_W0QQitemZ230051108673QQihZ013QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
woah...
JKirk
15-11-2006 18:45:02
[quote6579be7343="kdollar"]well guys i think im going to head out and make the trip to a po dunk town about 30 minutes away, there is 4 people out there.....and 10 chairs for 10 ps3's.
its coldest day here too, im goin to wait in my car and run to the chair if i see someone. anyone got any words of advice, or things to bring to keep me entertained until midnight tomorrow?[/quote6579be7343]
Fucking vulture. ROFL. Good luck, and be prepared for a fight when someone sees you are in their seat.
kdollar
15-11-2006 18:47:33
[quote9f2a940171="JKirk"][quote9f2a940171="kdollar"]well guys i think im going to head out and make the trip to a po dunk town about 30 minutes away, there is 4 people out there.....and 10 chairs for 10 ps3's.
its coldest day here too, im goin to wait in my car and run to the chair if i see someone. anyone got any words of advice, or things to bring to keep me entertained until midnight tomorrow?[/quote9f2a940171]
Fucking vulture. ROFL. Good luck, and be prepared for a fight when someone sees you are in their seat.[/quote9f2a940171]
they are empty seats why would i get my ass beat, im sneakin a knife too, and yes im a vulture, going to little cities like where u live! that ps3 and profit is mine!
JKirk
15-11-2006 18:49:20
[quote736a04073d="kdollar"][quote736a04073d="JKirk"][quote736a04073d="kdollar"]well guys i think im going to head out and make the trip to a po dunk town about 30 minutes away, there is 4 people out there.....and 10 chairs for 10 ps3's.
its coldest day here too, im goin to wait in my car and run to the chair if i see someone. anyone got any words of advice, or things to bring to keep me entertained until midnight tomorrow?[/quote736a04073d]
Fucking vulture. ROFL. Good luck, and be prepared for a fight when someone sees you are in their seat.[/quote736a04073d]
they are empty seats why would i get my ass beat, im sneakin a knife too, and yes im a vulture, going to little cities like where u live! that ps3 and profit is mine![/quote736a04073d]
You don't think a guy who has been waiting there for hours is going to be frustrated when he comes back from taking a piss or getting a drink? You must be crazy. It's not like they are going to shake your hand and say good game or anything.
johnjimjones
15-11-2006 18:54:04
Damn school, otherwise I'd be out there camping. Who seriously picks a Thursday for a release date.
tylerc
15-11-2006 18:56:13
Most of the places say 'if you move any time other than during designated restroom/refreshment breaks, you forfeit your place in line'.
Killer722
15-11-2006 19:16:03
Anybody here keeping PS3 besides me? Let's play some resistance when I get it. If, not when.Unless I die from severe thunderstorms and strong winds all day tomorow ( They won't allow us to set up tents.
tylerc
15-11-2006 19:20:42
You are OUTSIDE?!?!
Buster389
15-11-2006 19:21:29
[quoteea37d3aa97="tylerc"]You are OUTSIDE?!?![/quoteea37d3aa97]
no hes not hes just complaining about the weather for no reason. lol
Killer722
15-11-2006 19:22:33
Yeah, the weather's not that bad right now. Tomorow's going to be horrible. It's about 60 degrees now.
Buster389
15-11-2006 19:24:50
[quotebe5729b75b="Killer722"]Yeah, the weather's not that bad right now. Tomorow's going to be horrible. It's about 60 degrees now.[/quotebe5729b75b]
Thats nothing its about 40 here with thunderstorms and theres 7 tents outside of best buy right now. some of them have been there since monday at 4PM and it has been raining since yesterday.
justinag06
15-11-2006 19:26:26
hahhaha I GOT a 60 GB. Gotta get back in line, they did some crazy shit at our walmart though.
lucky number 7 bitches
michae229
15-11-2006 19:32:44
[quote31c199bd7f="justinag06"]hahhaha I GOT a 60 GB. Gotta get back in line, they did some crazy shit at our walmart though.
lucky number 7 bitches[/quote31c199bd7f]
you go one already?
[quote39a9aa2888="michae229"][quote39a9aa2888="justinag06"]hahhaha I GOT a 60 GB. Gotta get back in line, they did some crazy shit at our walmart though.
lucky number 7 bitches[/quote39a9aa2888]
you go one already?[/quote39a9aa2888]
he in line to get one
Buster389
15-11-2006 19:34:53
[quote84c1c0e507="michae229"][quote84c1c0e507="justinag06"]hahhaha I GOT a 60 GB. Gotta get back in line, they did some crazy shit at our walmart though.
lucky number 7 bitches[/quote84c1c0e507]
you go one already?[/quote84c1c0e507]
I think he means that he is in line for one right now and he is going to be able to get the 60GB at midnight
YourGiftsFree
15-11-2006 19:36:30
WTF my walmart doesnt have them yet and 8 people are hanging round out side. Should i still go at 4 am?
all my best buys are overcamped
im going to a town where they forbid camping and imma risk it at 7 am to get a ticket running from my car to the door ive tested it and i can pretty much own anyone head to head.
Buster389
15-11-2006 19:39:11
[quote8219d2f4d4="Kidd"]all my best buys are overcamped
im going to a town where they forbid camping and imma risk it at 7 am to get a ticket running from my car to the door ive tested it and i can pretty much own anyone head to head.[/quote8219d2f4d4]
HAHA good luck with that.
BD2006BD
15-11-2006 19:47:16
so you are allowed to start camping at 7 or something?
My target said they won't allow camping until after they close on thursday. How would they enforce that? They prob wouldn't even notice if I was there 1 hr in advance or something right?
JKirk
15-11-2006 19:47:36
[quotedc61aeef63="Kidd"]all my best buys are overcamped
im going to a town where they forbid camping and imma risk it at 7 am to get a ticket running from my car to the door ive tested it and i can pretty much own anyone head to head.[/quotedc61aeef63]
LOL, you've tested it? On who? You aren't going to know who is going to be there to race nor how fast they are but good luck. I consider myself quick but I wouldn't dream of doing 200 yard dash with a bunch of crazed people like that. It doesn't matter who's fast or not, it matters who can push, shove, kick, pull, and lastly run the best.
ive ran against my buddy who runs track for his college and i smoked him. i own in short distances fyi. i scouted the parking lots and etc.
your allowed to start camping at 7 and to show up in lot at 645.
cops are enforcing these rules like mad.
i have an unfair advantage knowing most cops in this area especially the one patrolling this target )
im in for 4 with my crew the target is expecting 11
YourGiftsFree
15-11-2006 20:07:27
well 8 people at my walmart as of an hour ago. No ps3s. no line till 7 am Im not going (
kdollar
15-11-2006 20:09:41
yea the po dunk town has 8 of 10 and i dont want a 20 gig, so im goin to do the target run at 10 pm tomorrow night.
x323smostwantedx
15-11-2006 20:52:11
So I'm here and there's a rumor about there being a raffle! What the fuck!! They better not, ill fucken burn this shit down.
BD2006BD
15-11-2006 20:58:29
will they be closely monitoring the Targets that don't allow you to camp out until 10PM (close?). What will happen.. will everybody just run and form a line at 10? What if you are going with someone.. what if you are a few places apart? I have a tent in case it is raining.. will I be able to get people to move so I can set it up?
kdollar
15-11-2006 20:59:07
im runnin to target, i might throw a smoke bomb.
BD2006BD
15-11-2006 21:00:52
lol.. i'm gonna throw a flash grenade while I see people running, duck inside my car, then run an get in line while they are all running around in circles because they can't see.
johnjimjones
15-11-2006 21:04:40
It looks like a lot of the places are doing raffles tonight and then having those people come back Friday to buy the PS3.
[quotea98a326e99="Kidd"]ive ran against my buddy who runs track for his college and i smoked him. i own in short distances fyi. i scouted the parking lots and etc.
your allowed to start camping at 7 and to show up in lot at 645.
cops are enforcing these rules like mad.
i have an unfair advantage knowing most cops in this area especially the one patrolling this target )
im in for 4 with my crew the target is expecting 11[/quotea98a326e99]
which target is that?
x323smostwantedx
15-11-2006 21:36:10
For the people running to line tommorow, hire someone witha mask to pass by and spray some pepper spray, then you run with some swimming glasses and something over ur ,outh to make line
BD2006BD
15-11-2006 21:46:43
Are there going to be cops/employees there stoping people from lining up at 945?
zr2152
15-11-2006 22:12:57
[quotec157435dde="BD2006BD"]Are there going to be cops/employees there stoping people from lining up at 945?[/quotec157435dde]
haha I wouldnt be suprised
JPeeper
15-11-2006 22:18:33
[quote0570bc7519="BD2006BD"]lol.. i'm gonna throw a flash grenade while I see people running, duck inside my car, then run an get in line while they are all running around in circles because they can't see.[/quote0570bc7519]
Nice, I would love to watch.
i went to meijers at midnight... and they has us wait in the electronics isle and said they would announce something at 1201... then they did and they said first 6 to customer service... and a group of 20 people took off running. My friend got pushed by some huge ass dude and like took out the end of a isle rack... was hilarious. The 6 people who got a ticket have to sit in a chair for 24 hours. And if they want to go to the bathroom they have to take the chair with them. Then we went to walmart and they had a line in the garden section, with people with air mattresses and a huge ass tv set up for them. Walmart like made it fun to stay there... Anyways... i failed to find a spot to stay so I guess im not getting one.
burritopunk
15-11-2006 23:18:48
[quote55c0f7c3fd="JPeeper"][quote55c0f7c3fd="BD2006BD"]lol.. i'm gonna throw a flash grenade while I see people running, duck inside my car, then run an get in line while they are all running around in circles because they can't see.[/quote55c0f7c3fd]
Nice, I would love to watch.[/quote55c0f7c3fd]
Please do this. And please get it on film. Then post it to youtube.
BD2006BD
15-11-2006 23:31:13
lol ok i'll try it.. now where is a good place to get a flash grenade in <24 hours!
BD2006BD
15-11-2006 23:33:01
where is the list of how many people think the target stores are getting?
geeze... people getting shot over the ps3
http//www.wkyt.com/news/headlines/4661551.html
fawker
15-11-2006 23:44:55
i got a 24 hour walmart so i can wait inside but i got a class until 900 pm (Thursday) so hopefully i will have a chance to get one or maybe i should skip it?
paulleywaulley
16-11-2006 01:26:55
Your only chance is to skip it. I'm sure there are already too many people there anyways. Goodluck!
JKirk
16-11-2006 04:14:40
[quote2228428028="goof"]i went to meijers at midnight... and they has us wait in the electronics isle and said they would announce something at 1201... then they did and they said first 6 to customer service... and a group of 20 people took off running. My friend got pushed by some huge ass dude and like took out the end of a isle rack... was hilarious. The 6 people who got a ticket have to sit in a chair for 24 hours. And if they want to go to the bathroom they have to take the chair with them. Then we went to walmart and they had a line in the garden section, with people with air mattresses and a huge ass tv set up for them. Walmart like made it fun to stay there... Anyways... i failed to find a spot to stay so I guess im not getting one.[/quote2228428028]
HAHAHAH, what did he say? Did you see the whole thing? lol
OldManWrigley
16-11-2006 05:24:53
[quote26acc95c4d="kala"][quote26acc95c4d="x323smostwantedx"]Well I'm in line at my kmart, they said they were getting 2 and I'm number one, they migjt not tell us till tommorow, I'm good so far[/quote26acc95c4d]
You are in line and you are still posing here? Do you have wifi around ya or what?
And I think no one read my post about....
http//www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/480.html[/quote26acc95c4d]
That's intresting! The manager at Target just came outside and said they are getting six, and me and my buddy are first in a line of about 12. Him and I got here last night about 8PM, sticking it out for 36 hours. I think I'm connected to a Wi-Fi network at a Red Roof Inn across the street, so it's cool, but my battery is pretty low on my laptop. Let me tell you, freezing cold wind + 30 degree weather + sleeping on the concrete = one shitty night, just to be repeated again tonight........
Dudes mom I'm waiting with brought me and him some hot cocoa and breakfast sandwhiches from MicD's though, so the day isn't going to bad, and I think I see some blue sky in the near future ) ) )
Oh and I'm paying this dude $400-$600 to wait with me, and I'm giving him the money for the PS3 and he's giving it to me......so I'm selling both and trying to make shitloads )
Ill keep you guys updated....if you care roll lol
Brok3n_Sword
16-11-2006 05:50:25
My friend got in line last night at wal-mart. I was going to join him, but there was terential rain down pour and tornado watches. I just didn't think it was worth it; they were getting soaked and wal-mart wouldn't allow them to put up a tent. haha. He also checked out a 24 hour wal-mart before that, and he said people were having a party in the garden section. TVs, small grills, and beers. Wish I would've got there sooner. Keep us updated OMW.
Killer722
16-11-2006 06:26:44
This is brutal, it hasn't started raining yet, but they let us set up tent finally...I slept in a $10 sleeping bag with a blanket between me and the concrete. Not comfortable..
[quoteddf6ff25d5="GCY"][quoteddf6ff25d5="Kidd"]ive ran against my buddy who runs track for his college and i smoked him. i own in short distances fyi. i scouted the parking lots and etc.
your allowed to start camping at 7 and to show up in lot at 645.
cops are enforcing these rules like mad.
i have an unfair advantage knowing most cops in this area especially the one patrolling this target )
im in for 4 with my crew the target is expecting 11[/quoteddf6ff25d5]
which target is that?[/quoteddf6ff25d5]
i dont need any more competition.
its in westchester where theres a movie theater and close to walmart.
take a guess ;)
supersponger1979
16-11-2006 10:09:11
[quote39b23b8409="BD2006BD"]where is the list of how many people think the target stores are getting?
geeze... people getting shot over the ps3
http//www.wkyt.com/news/headlines/4661551.html[/quote39b23b8409]
My Target is getting 8 total...
OldManWrigley
16-11-2006 10:21:48
Mine two, 6 Premiums and 2 Cores
I'm still just sitting here at Target, girl just came to visit me and I got some sugar so I'm all set for the next 19 hours, we're about 1/2 way through )
supersponger1979
16-11-2006 10:30:28
What do you guys think would be the best way to mail it off with insurance and tracking?
BD2006BD
16-11-2006 10:32:30
I always use USPS, it is cheaper but the tracking is worse (who really cares? maybe the buyer if he really wants to track it.)
UPS is more expensive but it has better tracking.
You can get insurance with either one. I think it's really up to you.. if you get insurance and tracking, just find which one is cheaper.
doylnea
16-11-2006 10:35:21
one thread is enough about the PS3-merged
BD2006BD
16-11-2006 10:46:12
Has anyone heard anything about selling ps3s? My great aunt called and said something about how they weren't letting you sell them on ebay.. but she is old and she might of heard wrong. Does anyone know anything?
justinfreestuff
16-11-2006 11:25:04
[quote8f43674131="BD2006BD"]Has anyone heard anything about selling ps3s? My great aunt called and said something about how they weren't letting you sell them on ebay.. but she is old and she might of heard wrong. Does anyone know anything?[/quote8f43674131]
of course you can sell ps3's on eBay
...for 5-6 times their value
http//search.ebay.com/ps3_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsopZ1QQmaxrecordsreturnedZ300
zr2152
16-11-2006 11:30:05
[quote9d3adc8542="justinfreestuff"][quote9d3adc8542="BD2006BD"]Has anyone heard anything about selling ps3s? My great aunt called and said something about how they weren't letting you sell them on ebay.. but she is old and she might of heard wrong. Does anyone know anything?[/quote9d3adc8542]
of course you can sell ps3's on eBay
...for 5-6 times their value
http//search.ebay.com/ps3_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsopZ1QQmaxrecordsreturnedZ300[/quote9d3adc8542]
As much as i want to believe that they are going to go for that much after the release, I dont know if i can.
Most ppl are going to be putting them on ebay meaning that there is going to be more to bid on which will make the price drop becuase of the amount of them online. I think that they are still going to go for around 1000, but not for what they were going for with the preorders, but I could be wrong...
And 5-6 times their value? no way, with taxes the ps3 will cost about 660
660
x 5
_____
3300
The most I saw was 2000 for a preorder.
Buster389
16-11-2006 11:34:41
BD2006BD
16-11-2006 11:57:41
I am so fucking pissed right now.
[bdc00ec1bd2]EVERY STORE LIED TO ME[/bdc00ec1bd2]
Target (both of them) said they won't allow people to start a line until today at 10PM when they close. GUESS WHAT, THERES A LINE. I called them and they said 'oh we changed that rule so we allow people to camp out now' when I had just called them and confirmed YESTERDAY that we can't camp out yet.
I also had a chance at Walmart (both of them), they weren't going to let you line up until 8PM tonight or 11PM tonight (one was 8, one was 11). But I go/call there and guess what! A LINE! I talked to a manager and she was like who said it wouldn't start until 8? Who did you talk to? I said everyone! She said well you didn't talk to me because I never said that! I talked to 2 managers and about 3 people in electronics beforehand.. GUESS WHAT, I'M FUCKED.
Do you think if I go somewhere if I can buy a ticket for $200?
YourGiftsFree
16-11-2006 12:06:10
Same here (
jMuss
16-11-2006 12:07:51
I was in line at Sams Club (walmart) this morning, and they came out and told us there is a problem w/ the 20gigs and will only have 1 60gig. Oh well, Im just glad Im not the lsecond guy in line whod been tere since yesterday.
BD2006BD
16-11-2006 12:11:21
sorry about the language but I have been looking forwards to this for about a week now.. I even took off work today. Man this sucks. I can't believe this happened. They must of straight up lied to my face.
YourGiftsFree
16-11-2006 13:29:16
My CC has 8 people outside and like 15 PS3'S!!! bye forums for a day!
J4320
16-11-2006 13:46:13
For all of you lazy asses Costco is selling them on their homepage tomorrow at 800 AM. They're gonna sell out FAST.
YourGiftsFree
16-11-2006 13:48:17
How many do they have? and anyone have numbers for CC?
J4320
16-11-2006 13:50:55
[quote271dba0415]This item will be available for purchase on costco.com on Friday, November 17, 2006 at approximately 800 a.m. Pacific Time. The item will be prominently displayed on the homepage of costco.com until it is sold out.
Due to an extremely limited supply, we can accept orders from current Costco members only on a first come, first served basis, with a limit of one unit per household. The Costco warehouses do not have units available at this time.[/quote271dba0415]
JKirk
16-11-2006 13:51:16
[quote755a0a7c40="YourGiftsFree"]How many do they have? and anyone have numbers for CC?[/quote755a0a7c40]
They don't say how many they have except "a limited supply".
YourGiftsFree
16-11-2006 13:53:33
I go to register and it says i have to pay 5 percent extra if im not a member. So I will be able to order it right?
doylnea
16-11-2006 14:07:25
[quote4a0ce92964="YourGiftsFree"]I go to register and it says i have to pay 5 percent extra if im not a member. So I will be able to order it right?[/quote4a0ce92964]
No, you have to have been a member since 11/01/06 to order a PS3, according to an email from Costco that's floating around.
YourGiftsFree
16-11-2006 14:12:43
AHHH, well im going to CC. I hear they are getting 15
YourGiftsFree
16-11-2006 16:09:56
Nevermind there were 30 people there.
JKirk
16-11-2006 16:37:38
Yeah, my plan fell out too. While I was at school, my friend was at Sam's Club and he was first and his dad was second. There were only 2 PS3's there and then this 70 year old lady comes and bitches to the manager about my friend and his dad both being there. The manager comes out and tells my friend's dad that he has to give up his seat (my spot) and this all happened an hour before I got there...
ipodlover1
16-11-2006 16:48:23
So a couple buddies and me are going to be camping out for the Wii starting at about Saturday noon. I've never camped out for a console before. Any advice?
mrwzk
16-11-2006 16:50:10
get realy drunk before u go, if u are of age of course. and bring stuff for entertainment i brought a portbale dvd player a comfy chair and a blanket. and 2 realy hot girls who just came from prom came to camp out for some reason so i talked to them.
Buster389
16-11-2006 16:51:37
[quote4adaf4369d="ipodlover1"]So a couple buddies and me are going to be camping out for the Wii starting at about Saturday noon. I've never camped out for a console before. Any advice?[/quote4adaf4369d]
Yea don't go they are releasing over 2 million on launch day you will be able to just walk in to your local walmart and get one.
Wolfeman
16-11-2006 17:03:07
[quote723abccd7c="Buster389"][quote723abccd7c="ipodlover1"]So a couple buddies and me are going to be camping out for the Wii starting at about Saturday noon. I've never camped out for a console before. Any advice?[/quote723abccd7c]
Yea don't go they are releasing over 2 million on launch day you will be able to just walk in to your local walmart and get one.[/quote723abccd7c]
Wii is going to clean up since they are going to be so many and PS3 is going to be so hard to get...
oneill584
16-11-2006 17:08:11
Talked to managers from Sears and BJS.
Said they arent getting any.
Should I cancel my morning, and get there when the stores open? Maybe they just aren't aloud to tell me.
What does everyone think?
YourGiftsFree
16-11-2006 17:41:01
Any launch coverages on?
johnjimjones
16-11-2006 18:01:37
Worst ever. Now I really don't want a PS3.
dmorris68
16-11-2006 18:05:37
[quote9614b85e7e="oneill584"]Talked to managers from Sears and BJS.
Said they arent getting any.
Should I cancel my morning, and get there when the stores open? Maybe they just aren't aloud to tell me.
What does everyone think?[/quote9614b85e7e]
Only the largest Sears stores are getting them, according to my local Sears store (which isn't getting any).
michae229
16-11-2006 18:08:10
[quote82248057f3="johnjimjones"]Worst ever. Now I really don't want a PS3.[/quote82248057f3]
yea right lol
Wolfeman
16-11-2006 18:09:06
I saw A LOT of people camping outside Fry's today. I am going to play Gears of War...
JPeeper
16-11-2006 18:11:14
Damn, you Americans are getting so little. Both my BestBuy's in Calgary (Canada) are getting 24 60Gb and 6 20GB systems. 30 total each. The one store I talked to, they guy said there was a huge line. Damn.
[quote3f89acbcdd="JPeeper"]Damn, you Americans are getting so little. Both my BestBuy's in Calgary (Canada) are getting 24 60Gb and 6 20GB systems. 30 total each. The one store I talked to, they guy said there was a huge line. Damn.[/quote3f89acbcdd]
Check your Real Canadian Superstore. Mines is having a raffle basically you put your name in a ballot and if your name is chosen, you get to buy the PS3! Don't know how many they will be getting, but I like this better, don't have to stand in line. Even though you have less chance, it's better than noting!
J4320
16-11-2006 18:22:23
Have you guys seen this yet?
http//www.gametrailers.com/umwatcher.php?id=22126
A guy would rather buy a PS3 than an engagement ring for his girlfriend. That's just sad. There's also a guy on there who quit his job. He said it "sucked anyway" in the video. shock
kidd2108
16-11-2006 18:25:04
A bit OT(I think) but Kobe got 4 ps3's. shock He sent them to the TNT basketball commentators.( Barkley, Miller, Smith, and the other guy). I wonder if he got 5 and kept 1 for himself.
Berky34
16-11-2006 18:28:57
Well all my stores have had way too many people camping out since yesterday at 3AM. And there is no way that I can possibly get one at any store at this point. So fuck it. I thought 10 hours in advance would be enough... apparently not.
MyJobIsThis
16-11-2006 18:31:16
So I plan on camping out and getting my self a ps3 so I can resell it on ebay. I have requirements from ebay regarding a +50 feedback and so on. But if I had the physical item in my hands would I still have to obey the rules or can i just go ahead and sell it? Also how much do you believe I could resell the ps3 for...Just so I know it's worth it.
I asked this in the ps3 forum about a week ago no one ever answered my question. Admin pls lock this thread as soon as a get the correct answer thanks.
JKirk
16-11-2006 18:32:44
[quote228811a798="Berky34"]Well all my stores have had way too many people camping out since yesterday at 3AM. And there is no way that I can possibly get one at any store at this point. So fuck it. I thought 10 hours in advance would be enough... apparently not.[/quote228811a798]
Exactly my thoughts. It makes me sick looking at the eBay listings but there is no way in hell I can get one at this point and there was no way I could have besides reserving it when I should have. oops
dmorris68
16-11-2006 18:36:08
[quote82a5eee4ac="MyJobIsThis"]So I plan on camping out and getting my self a ps3 so I can resell it on ebay. I have requirements from ebay regarding a +50 feedback and so on. But if I had the physical item in my hands would I still have to obey the rules or can i just go ahead and sell it? Also how much do you believe I could resell the ps3 for...Just so I know it's worth it.
I asked this in the ps3 forum about a week ago no one ever answered my question. Admin pls lock this thread as soon as a get the correct answer thanks.[/quote82a5eee4ac]
First of all, you could have posted this in the other PS3 threads -- nothing new or special in your post that warrants a new topic, so I'll be merging it with the camp out thread.
The eBay rules of 50 feedback, 98+% positive were for pre-orders and required photos of the pre-order receipts.
If you actually have one in-hand, those rules should not apply as it's an item to sell like any other. Just take photos of the box to prove you have it.
Bids have shot up over $2300. No telling what you'd get for it, but I'd think in the $1.5K-$2K range.
However you say "I plan on camping out..." If you aren't already, then odds are you won't be getting one. Just about every store that allows camping has been camped to capacity for the past 24 hours minimum. Your only chance might be those that don't allow camping, in which case you'd have to race and fight your way to the front door when they open tomorrow.
[quotea6a9ab3e0d="dmorris68"] Your only chance might be those that don't allow camping, in which case you'd have to race and fight your way to the front door when they open tomorrow.[/quotea6a9ab3e0d]
you bet i am im so amped gonna wake up at 530 and tie up my running shoes.
twisted
kidd2108
16-11-2006 18:42:09
I just went to SEARS and they said they have 2 or 3. (forgot already) and theres only 1 guy camping out. shock
[quote81e3282c04="kidd2108"]I just went to SEARS and they said they have 2 or 3. (forgot already) and theres only 1 guy camping out. shock[/quote81e3282c04]
You went and came back with that sort of opportunity!
BD2006BD
16-11-2006 18:45:12
what if I go up to Walmart at midnight and offer to buy someones PS3 for $1000, do you think anyone would do it?
[quote29f0bf0af0="BD2006BD"]what if I go up to Walmart at midnight and offer to buy someones PS3 for $1000, do you think anyone would do it?[/quote29f0bf0af0]
Someone that doesn't know the value of it in eBay might, otherwise, I doubt it.
Buster389
16-11-2006 18:47:00
[quote1d7381b5b8="BD2006BD"]what if I go up to Walmart at midnight and offer to buy someones PS3 for $1000, do you think anyone would do it?[/quote1d7381b5b8]
Someone might.
MyJobIsThis
16-11-2006 18:48:43
dmorris68 I said I have already posted here in this thread. I was trying to get my answer. Anyways I live in kentucky in a small area...There is no one camping out yet.
kidd2108
16-11-2006 18:48:47
[quote66d363594b="kala"][quote66d363594b="kidd2108"]I just went to SEARS and they said they have 2 or 3. (forgot already) and theres only 1 guy camping out. shock[/quote66d363594b]
You went and came back with that sort of opportunity![/quote66d363594b]
Im just too lazy to camp out. I have a cold and its raining out.
YourGiftsFree
16-11-2006 18:53:43
Any launch coverage on TV anywhere?
BD2006BD
16-11-2006 18:58:56
I think i'm gonna try that. It's worth a shot. I just hope if someone is interested in doing that that someone else doesn't speak up and say something. I also hope I don't get jumped in the parking lot lol.
geej86
16-11-2006 19:06:12
I drove by my local CC today at about 5 pm and there were no more than 10 people in line, not sure how many units they are getting though. I felt sorry for them because today it was about 40 degrees and raining all day
YourGiftsFree
16-11-2006 19:09:29
CC gets 15 at min
BD2006BD
16-11-2006 19:10:49
my local CC got 6
Godrockdj
16-11-2006 19:22:22
We have horrible weather blowing through PA right now, tornadoes and hail and all sorts of fun stuff. Must suck to be campers!
JordanE
16-11-2006 19:30:30
I drove by bestbuy today there where about 30 waiting outside as of about 200pm. Mean as it is I couldn't help but to laugh my ass off at them. Good luck to everyone whos camping tonight.
I thought 5-10 hr advance would get me a PS3 in Union Square that has 100 units. Went there at 130 today and holy shit, the line is basically circling around almost the whole block. I was thinking about going b4 at 8 and testing my luck on one of 100 units they'll be giving away. Too bad the weather ruined it for me.
The weather has been terrible the past few hrs here in NY. I feel sorry for those waiting outside at CC in Union Square.
BoYgAB90
16-11-2006 19:38:04
[quotebab0633003="YourGiftsFree"]CC gets 15 at min[/quotebab0633003]
no its changed to 6 min due to shortages
BD2006BD
16-11-2006 19:55:58
PS3s are selling real high on ebay right now. I am worried that it is all scammers though. Even the people with high feedback, it might just be people with hacked accounts. Looking over, I see a bunch where 2 people with decent feedback bought 2 of them or are winning more than one auction at once. I don't think somone would pay close to 3k twice.
Buster389
16-11-2006 19:57:50
[quoteed4fd14f7e="BD2006BD"]PS3s are selling real high on ebay right now. I am worried that it is all scammers though. Even the people with high feedback, it might just be people with hacked accounts. Looking over, I see a bunch where 2 people with decent feedback bought 2 of them or are winning more than one auction at once. I don't think somone would pay close to 3k twice.[/quoteed4fd14f7e]
Some people just have way too much money, so it is possible
JKirk
16-11-2006 20:08:21
[quote0c05e35c4b="BD2006BD"]PS3s are selling real high on ebay right now. I am worried that it is all scammers though. Even the people with high feedback, it might just be people with hacked accounts. Looking over, I see a bunch where 2 people with decent feedback bought 2 of them or are winning more than one auction at once. I don't think somone would pay close to 3k twice.[/quote0c05e35c4b]
They think it's steal to get them for 3K now and resell them for 5K around Christmas.
fawker
16-11-2006 20:20:27
well there was no chance of getting one i checked out bestbuy ebgames target circuit city target and walmart. I might go right when a few stores open in case they have extra? is that a good idea
im gonna check out cosco tomorrow morning i wonder if they have bad lines
Zanpaktou
16-11-2006 20:48:51
12 minutes here on the east coast.... good luck all of you that are already in line for midnight stores
csurge
16-11-2006 21:05:43
My friend ib is in line at the Best Buy right now in Ithaca. I had to paypal him $200 just so he could afford the 60gb model lol. Hopefully the money posts to his paypal debit card soon =( I'm afraid it will not get there in time?
BD2006BD
16-11-2006 21:08:34
it's instant
Dave82
16-11-2006 21:15:33
[quote665e3b2ab1="JKirk"]Yeah, my plan fell out too. While I was at school, my friend was at Sam's Club and he was first and his dad was second. There were only 2 PS3's there and then this 70 year old lady comes and bitches to the manager about my friend and his dad both being there. The manager comes out and tells my friend's dad that he has to give up his seat (my spot) and this all happened an hour before I got there...[/quote665e3b2ab1]
WTF!!! THAT IS BULLlililiT!!! They were the first to get there! That is unfair. Because they are RELATED he had to give up his seat (later to be yours)?!? That makes no sense! Maybe, [i665e3b2ab1]maybe[/i665e3b2ab1] if they were sharing a tent, i could see how they could make an argument, but even still. That pisses me off. Yeah, i realize it is limited quantitiy, but they both got there [b665e3b2ab1]first.[/b665e3b2ab1]
Yeah, see.... [b665e3b2ab1]old people[/b665e3b2ab1]. Like the ones that scratched me up for the Elmo at Target. It's not like I could fight and pull back like they were doing to me. Then [b665e3b2ab1]I[/b665e3b2ab1] would get in trouble. But they get to get away with it because they are old. And they know this. They capitalize off it. I'm not trying to sound like a devil or anything, because i try and respect elders and i use to think that they were all good for the most part. But no, they are vicious when it comes to this sort of thing. [u665e3b2ab1]They would tattle if you put one foot out of the designated line.[/u665e3b2ab1]
If it had been some 19 year old that complained at Sam's Club, it would have gone unheard. But some old lady complains, and a sense of obligation and pity kicks in.
Man, i dont know why, but that pissed me off. If I were your friend's Dad, i would have said fine and then still stayed in the spot because maybe a higher up manager that came in later would have seen things diffferently. There is NO rule about that (unless it says one per household... even then , bathroom breaks are allowed, and technically it might take you an hour to use the bathroom).
johnjimjones
16-11-2006 21:20:09
I'm gonna go for it, Best Buy only has ~35 people in line. Hopefully they get 10 extra....
BD2006BD
16-11-2006 21:29:07
well i'm off to go offer someone $1000 for a ps3 at walmart.. hope I find a sucker!
fawker
16-11-2006 21:31:17
in 30 minutes (midnight) im going to check out a few stores see if there are any extra which i doubt but it won't hurt anything.
jkirk i would have pimp slapped that bitch back from the hole she came from
Tsmith10803
16-11-2006 21:42:47
Weather here in New York has been quite pleasant for about an hour or so now. But it was lightning and whatnot, and half the best buy line left...They've been waiting for over 24 hours, and leave because of a little water. They're retarded.
csurge
16-11-2006 22:15:49
[quotee86e0f5e77="BD2006BD"]it's instant[/quotee86e0f5e77]
Yeah but when I check online, my balance is still the same?
[quotee86e0f5e77="Tsmith10803"]Weather here in New York has been quite pleasant for about an hour or so now. But it was lightning and whatnot, and half the best buy line left...They've been waiting for over 24 hours, and leave because of a little water. They're retarded.[/quotee86e0f5e77]
It wasn't even raining that hard lol. It was really windy over here in Hoboken though.
csurge
16-11-2006 22:18:10
[u5864d3c819]Edit[/u5864d3c819]
Oops, double posted.
BD2006BD
16-11-2006 22:36:04
WHO HERE HAS A PS3? I DO!
How much do you think I can get for a 20 gig model?
egyptianruin
16-11-2006 22:46:42
Got to WalMart 7am, Wed, 7 people in line already - Watched CARS a zillion times, slept, got wallet stolen by some crackhead who crawled under my chair while I was asleep, witness informed me, I chased robber all over WalMart parking lot until cops arrived. Robber got locked up after cops threw his crackhead ass on the ground, robbers friends got barred from WalMart. Got kicked out of the 24 hour WalMart because of all the trouble where we had to buy tents, slept in tents since yesterday evening, got rained on, flooded, crackheads friends come back and act like it's no big deal to be there, they get arrested for tresspassing after trying to run away, and then finally the last 60GB PS3 at 1201am
justinag06
16-11-2006 23:02:34
got 3 at the house going back to best buy to get the last one now.
man we had crazy fun at our walmart
csurge
16-11-2006 23:47:04
[quote9eff246184="egyptianruin"]Got to WalMart 7am, Wed, 7 people in line already - Watched CARS a zillion times, slept, got wallet stolen by some crackhead who crawled under my chair while I was asleep, witness informed me, I chased robber all over WalMart parking lot until cops arrived. Robber got locked up after cops threw his crackhead ass on the ground, robbers friends got barred from WalMart. Got kicked out of the 24 hour WalMart because of all the trouble where we had to buy tents, slept in tents since yesterday evening, got rained on, flooded, crackheads friends come back and act like it's no big deal to be there, they get arrested for tresspassing after trying to run away, and then finally the last 60GB PS3 at 1201am[/quote9eff246184]
You're insane. Have fun at the auctions. I sure as hell am
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BD2006BD
16-11-2006 23:52:46
oh, get in on this one!
http//cgi.ebay.com/SONY-PS3-60GB-PREMIUM-PRE-ORDER-Playstation-PS3_W0QQitemZ150058216265QQihZ005QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Wolfeman
16-11-2006 23:56:31
I don't get it. I'd be pumped if mine sold for $3100
BD2006BD
16-11-2006 23:59:06
oh.. there was a bid for 88,888,888. He must of cancelled it.
edit and holy crap, 45 pages of PS3s on ebay, should we be worried?
Dave82
17-11-2006 00:03:03
[quote6b0fe89d60="BD2006BD"]oh.. there was a bid for 88,888,888. He must of cancelled it.
edit and holy crap, 45 pages of PS3s on ebay, should we be worried?[/quote6b0fe89d60]
well you have a receipt, you can always return it to the store (minus ebay fees) if it doesnt meet your reserve.
But i wouldnt worried iiwy
csurge
17-11-2006 00:03:47
[quote118f1b4394="BD2006BD"]oh.. there was a bid for 88,888,888. He must of cancelled it.
edit and holy crap, 45 pages of PS3s on ebay, should we be worried?[/quote118f1b4394]
Not all of them are actual consoles, some of them are pre-order receipts.
Wolfeman
17-11-2006 00:06:05
There were 100 pages of XBOX360 and I got $1000 for mine...
Dave82
17-11-2006 00:06:33
on;ly 16 pages actually; about 3000 of them for sale
which isnt bad considering 400,000 were released in US
edit and i love how 80% of them are listed as Featured Items/highlighted/etc
Killer722
17-11-2006 00:48:42
I feel like shiiitttt, 4 hours left in my 40 hour journey of poptarts and cookies. It was raining soo hard, our tents got a little wet on the inside. We're all awake waiting by the door to make sure noone new tries anything. What's weird is that they are getting 20, 12 60gb and 8 20gb, but 25 people are waiting here. The last few are hoping for a new shipment in the morning, but there's no chance....nubs.
Wolfeman
17-11-2006 00:52:01
What games are going to be good at launch?
Killer722
17-11-2006 00:57:29
Resistance, COD 3, Rainbow Six Vegas, I don't know about Untold Legends, looks crappy.
OldManWrigley
17-11-2006 05:36:08
WHAT'S IN MY HAND RIGHT NOW YOU ASK? NOTHING! BECAUSE I CAN'T CARRY MY [bae6b2ced7c]TWO PLAYSTATION 3'S[/bae6b2ced7c]
Pictures later ) ) )
-I read they cut shipments from 400,000 to 200,000.
No tents allowed at Target, it was aweful....so shitty.
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johnjimjones
17-11-2006 06:08:21
Such bullshit, the stores straight out lied to everyone. Best Buy said they were doing it at 8 am. Employees were setting up the line and handing out stuff before 7. Circuit City said they were handing them out at 7, but when I walked over at 630 everyone was gone. Missed out on getting one at Best Buy by 5 people.
unknown uchiha
17-11-2006 06:11:28
Damnit OMW, you're lucky.
OldManWrigley
17-11-2006 06:18:14
[EDIT] Doubled posted (
OldManWrigley
17-11-2006 06:18:28
lol
One guy waited at Walmart and he came home, listed it, B.I.N sold within 12 hours for $6,000.
Mines on eBay lol
unknown uchiha
17-11-2006 06:20:18
Dayum. Good shit. That's mad profit for you. Lucky.
Killer722
17-11-2006 06:30:00
Haha I'm playing resistance right now. It's awesome!
afro_wolff
17-11-2006 06:56:26
My walmart in a nutshell...
Got there wed. at 5 p.m. was first in line. 10 minutes later there were 10 others. Days passed and body builder came. Budged line, cops were called about 3 times, some bitch budged 19 spots and said she was doin it cuz the body boy did....Anywho was 1st in line and got one for myself.
NOW I NEED SOME SERIOUSE ADVICE....I've heard the 2nd shipment will not be in the U.s. until after christmas from several people including the general manager at bestbuy.....Do you think, considering the majority of people who camped out are going to post theres immediatly, i should wait until there's fewer systems and a greater demand or would you think the time all ebay auctions have ended most of the demand has been satisfied??
Any advice?
[b4933cf03ed]ALSO[/b4933cf03ed] does anyone know of any website selling these systems at any given time today?? Guy on the radio said he's very confident a site that he's been looking at is legit and there doing somethin along the lines! Hmmm...
emoney
17-11-2006 06:56:38
[quote5002190d74="Killer722"]Haha I'm playing resistance right now. It's awesome![/quote5002190d74]
Wow, someone that actually bought it to play it! I didn't think I would find one of you on a4f or fipg. Mad props! D
x323smostwantedx
17-11-2006 07:26:19
Ya r ly, I got my ticket an hour ago, just waitinf outside the store to actually get it, I'm pumped, I was number 1 ans they're only selling 2. Ebay here I come )
Killer722
17-11-2006 07:42:39
[quote9154818080="emoney"][quote9154818080="Killer722"]Haha I'm playing resistance right now. It's awesome![/quote9154818080]
Wow, someone that actually bought it to play it! I didn't think I would find one of you on a4f or fipg. Mad props! D[/quote9154818080]
I went with a friend and we're selling that one to make up for the price. If I could only get one, I'd keep it. A majority of the people in line were selling it, only a few were there for themselves and the rest were there for loved ones. If anyone wants to play Resistance online, PM me. )
Akademikz
17-11-2006 08:08:29
Walked in at 833am and bought a 20GB and Resistance - god, I'm amazing.
Now.. I want a PS3, but I didn't want a 20GB.. so I'll probably sell this and wait for the 60GB units, I suppose. Ugh...
egyptianruin
17-11-2006 10:12:56
camping out was so totally not worth it, after being physically and emotionally robbed I will never do it again...
YourGiftsFree
17-11-2006 10:17:46
I want one (
Wolfeman
17-11-2006 10:19:37
[quote799eb5cd48="egyptianruin"]camping out was so totally not worth it, after being physically and emotionally robbed I will never do it again...[/quote799eb5cd48]
You got robbed? (
Wolfeman
17-11-2006 10:30:51
http//www.themilwaukeechannel.com/video/10339676/index.html
justinag06
17-11-2006 10:38:55
man thats hardcore, my line was tight. Everyone was cool with each other, when they kicked us out my roomate bought a big ass tent, and we took turns of having 1 person sit outside and the rest inside, with the beer and a space heater. We bought an extention cord and watched movies and played poker.
There was one guy that I felt kinda sorry for. He was getting the 4-6 spots, and showed up with 2 friends to wait in line. But he was stupid and kept leaving, just leaving his two friends to watch it for him. Actually it was about 4 people rotating for those 2 spots, and I don't think he knew them all too well, because come thursday morning some dude pulled up and was offering money for a spot, and one of those guys sold his spot for $400. This was after this guy had payed him $100 to watch it. It was a 60 gig spot too, he sold it way too low.
the guy behind me worked at that walmart and had his girl watching his spot untill 9, well me and my roomate payed her $200 to just stay after that and take the next to last spot for us.
They moved us inside at night into a little stock room at 8 pm. When they left we all took turns and went home and showered and changed, brought back more stuff. In the morning they put us back outside, there was almost some line drama at the very end.
Some bitch showed up, and was complaining about not knowing there was a line. She said that you were just supposed to show up at 12 and buy it. Apparently at the very same walmart last year, they had a list for the 360 and she showed up 1 hr early and got them to get rid of it and basically fucked over anyone that was waiting.
anyhow, I think i'm posting mine as a 3-day auction starting thanksgiving day so when they go shopping friday and realize they can't get one in the stores, they will look on ebay saturday.
Tholek
17-11-2006 10:43:14
Goddamn....egyptianruin, are you giving up on BF too?
egyptianruin
17-11-2006 10:54:08
[quotea8d64898e2="Wolfeman"][quotea8d64898e2="egyptianruin"]camping out was so totally not worth it, after being physically and emotionally robbed I will never do it again...[/quotea8d64898e2]
You got robbed? ([/quotea8d64898e2]
Yeah some guy stole my wallet and the police threw him on the ground at gunpoint. It was scary and I cried the entire night. If anyone wants to buy it make me an offer, I dont think Im gonna list it on eBay.
egyptianruin
17-11-2006 10:54:47
[quote6f937deb12="Tholek"]Goddamn....egyptianruin, are you giving up on BF too?[/quote6f937deb12]
BF? lol maybe Im exhausted but what does BF mean...
kdollar
17-11-2006 10:55:24
black friday.
Tholek
17-11-2006 10:56:54
Did you get the wallet back?
supersponger1979
17-11-2006 10:57:38
So I go on @ 8am and click on the ps3 link. After adding it to my cart and thinking I had actually secured a PS3 without camping outside a retail store, I was wrong...I tried for 2 HOURS to pay for it and checkout. Error message after error message...Long story short, I didn't get and I am needless to say extremely pissed off...
egyptianruin
17-11-2006 11:01:38
[quotecd8d2dac65="Tholek"]Did you get the wallet back?[/quotecd8d2dac65]
Yeah - they guy didnt have enough time to get away and threw it under a car and yes Im most likely giving up on Black Friday not worth it to be exhuasted mentally and physically. Im done with WalMart for awhile too cause after they kicked me out after I was robbed I was like WTF and just cried all night.
Tholek
17-11-2006 11:02:15
I read elsewhere that they offered them 15 minutes early, then pulled them. No idea if it's true though.
doylnea
17-11-2006 11:05:44
[quoteea42252906="Tholek"]I read elsewhere that they offered them 15 minutes early, then pulled them. No idea if it's true though.[/quoteea42252906]
true.
Tholek
17-11-2006 11:06:08
Jesus....
I'm looking at the news, and the kind of people that were lining up locally really put me off even considering trying to get in on this.
Tholek
17-11-2006 11:07:56
From now on, doylnea will proofread all my posts.
egyptianruin
17-11-2006 11:09:56
The WalMart I was at was scary, and to sleep outside was even scarier. Half the people in line were straight up criminals looking for $$. I just hid the entire time and a few of the other guys took turns staying up watching my tent as I slept, which was nice.
Also I just got an offer via PM so Im gonna discuss it with my hubby tonight so we might be selling it to a FIPG member, thats a relief, I would rather sell it to one of the people I trust here than to just anyone on ebay.
CollidgeGraduit
17-11-2006 11:13:35
[quote478e874b63="Tholek"]From now on, doylnea will proofread all my posts.[/quote478e874b63]
finally
Tholek
17-11-2006 11:14:03
I'm sure they'll love to hear that when A4F is back up. ;)
Glad you're ok. I hope no one else here got into anything.
Wolfeman
17-11-2006 11:16:08
Pancake Head, you gotta pack heat )
Tholek
17-11-2006 11:19:14
Next time, bring a pitbull, and say it's a seeing eye animal. )
egyptianruin
17-11-2006 11:19:44
My husband bought an axe in case anyone followed us home to rob us.
Tholek
17-11-2006 11:24:31
We're witnessing the fall of civilization here. (
justinag06
17-11-2006 11:25:13
yeah I pulled some james bond shit, driving around town in case anyone tried to follow me too.
x323smostwantedx
17-11-2006 11:28:08
Only 3 people were at mine so I wasnt really worried, the managers escorted me out to my car and then I stepped on it.
Wolfeman
17-11-2006 11:31:05
I had the same experience and gave up after 10 min.
This is getting merged with the PS3 camping thread...
Wolfeman
17-11-2006 11:35:22
Just saw the PS3 in action at work and Resistnece. have to say I'm pretty unimpressed. The controller seems too light, the charging cord is waaaaaaaaaaaay too short, the console is massive, & the graphics don't look any better than the XBOX360...
michae229
17-11-2006 11:39:42
i got 2 a 20 gig and a 60 gig and FALL OF MAN my brother got a 60gig AND FALL OF MAN pics of my 2 PS3's coming sooooooooooooooooooooonnn HIT THE CLUB "THROWBACK WARREN MOON"
Tholek
17-11-2006 11:44:22
[quote7783bedc38="Wolfeman"]This is getting merged with the PS3 camping thread...[/quote7783bedc38]
Now my posts make no sense! )
kdollar
17-11-2006 11:50:23
im literally jealous of everyone who got one. i guess ill tell my story even though im in depression i didnt go camp out because of stupid college classes.
show up at target at 10 b/c they were being bitches and not having any organization. of course at least a couple hundred people there loitering in the parking lot, one guy hit a female cop he goes to jail. everyone is gettin ready for a mad dash waiting for the manager to put a sign out and the first six to the sign get a voucher to camp all night. well a couple of false calls and smashed target employees, they put the sign down at the side door like half a mile away, and grab six random people walking and tell them they get the vouchers. totally tricked, it was so gay.
i go down to my hastings for a 1130 raffle drawing b/c they got 28 units somehow, little did i know thousands of people showed up. my odds slim to none and i went home to drown my misery in beer.
terrible night, no money for graduation trip.
Gigante
17-11-2006 11:51:43
I got two. Sold one for $1750 cash right away and debating on keeping or using the second one. I also got 3 games and 4 controllers. This is my theory on the eBay price. I am looking for other opinions to help me decide to sell or keep quick.
I don't think the prices will remain around the $3k level, but I wan't opinions. Forget about the fake bidders and cc chargebacks, here are my reaons
1. People pay a lot now because they didnt get one and want one bad. This is basically an impulse buy and this effect will wear off.
2. PS3's are being added at a rate more than 7x what they are currently finishing at. That means within 24 hours, the supply of PS3's finishing auction will be more than 7x great than right now.
3. Many of the people willing to pay so much will have gotten a PS3 from eBay within the next 24 hours, lowering the demand.
michae229
17-11-2006 11:52:30
[quote4107eb2348="Gigante"]I got two. Sold one for $1750 cash right away and debating on keeping or using the second one. I also got 3 games and 4 controllers. This is my theory on the eBay price. I am looking for other opinions to help me decide to sell or keep quick.
I don't think the prices will remain around the $3k level, but I wan't opinions. Forget about the fake bidders and cc chargebacks, here are my reaons
1. People pay a lot now because they didnt get one and want one bad. This is basically an impulse buy and this effect will wear off.
2. PS3's are being added at a rate more than 7x what they are currently finishing at. That means within 24 hours, the supply of PS3's finishing auction will be more than 7x great than right now.
3. Many of the people willing to pay so much will have gotten a PS3 from eBay within the next 24 hours, lowering the demand.[/quote4107eb2348]
THIS IS A GOOD LESSON NEVER CAMP PRE-ORDERS ARE BETTER IF YOU ARE THE TOP 3!!!!!
johnjimjones
17-11-2006 11:54:41
[quote6038665d93="Gigante"]I got two. Sold one for $1750 cash right away and debating on keeping or using the second one. I also got 3 games and 4 controllers. This is my theory on the eBay price. I am looking for other opinions to help me decide to sell or keep quick.
I don't think the prices will remain around the $3k level, but I wan't opinions. Forget about the fake bidders and cc chargebacks, here are my reaons
1. People pay a lot now because they didnt get one and want one bad. This is basically an impulse buy and this effect will wear off.
2. PS3's are being added at a rate more than 7x what they are currently finishing at. That means within 24 hours, the supply of PS3's finishing auction will be more than 7x great than right now.
3. Many of the people willing to pay so much will have gotten a PS3 from eBay within the next 24 hours, lowering the demand.[/quote6038665d93]
Wait until early December, then you'll see the initial spree go away and then the people really desperate for one come out.
JPeeper
17-11-2006 12:13:16
Yeah, put it on eBay after it dies down, because then it will rise again for Christmas time, plus you have 4 controllers and 3 games, which should bring in a couple $1000 just for that stuff.
kidd2108
17-11-2006 12:14:15
Just saw a preview of the 5 pm news...and there was a stampede and shots fired(it looked like cops fired)...IDK where tough. lol
michae229
17-11-2006 12:15:39
[quote2ff23dc885="johnjimjones"][quote2ff23dc885="Gigante"]I got two. Sold one for $1750 cash right away and debating on keeping or using the second one. I also got 3 games and 4 controllers. This is my theory on the eBay price. I am looking for other opinions to help me decide to sell or keep quick.
I don't think the prices will remain around the $3k level, but I wan't opinions. Forget about the fake bidders and cc chargebacks, here are my reaons
1. People pay a lot now because they didnt get one and want one bad. This is basically an impulse buy and this effect will wear off.
2. PS3's are being added at a rate more than 7x what they are currently finishing at. That means within 24 hours, the supply of PS3's finishing auction will be more than 7x great than right now.
3. Many of the people willing to pay so much will have gotten a PS3 from eBay within the next 24 hours, lowering the demand.[/quote2ff23dc885]
Wait until early December, then you'll see the initial spree go away and then the people really desperate for one come out.[/quote2ff23dc885]
i don't think so it didn't happen last year i have sold 2 other high priced things the price is always highest at the start never the end.
Gigante
17-11-2006 12:17:31
JJJ, that is assuming Sony does not release more between now and then. Xbox 360 had a re-launch when nobody thought they would. sony originally estimate to sell 1mil by end of the year, but estimates cut the first shipment. some are still estimating more sales soon though.
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"We expect Sony to deliver 150-200k units to stores in the United States for the launch," Sebastian said. "We estimate sales of approximately 750k PS3s domestically by year-end." This is the first suggestion that the PS3 would see such a significant post-launch boost in available systems. Analysts such as Lazard Capital Markets base a large part of its estimations on retailer surveys, so there could be merit in the statement.
x323smostwantedx
17-11-2006 12:25:44
Im in the same situation as the Giant. IDK if I should sell it now or later (x mas). But fuck its tempting to just open it and play it, its just there looking at me (
kidd2108
17-11-2006 12:26:07
[quote76fd736d5f="kidd2108"]Just saw a preview of the 5 pm news...and there was a stampede and shots fired(it looked like cops fired)...IDK where tough. lol[/quote76fd736d5f]
ok, not soo funny.
http//www.mtv.com/news/?source=TLD_mtvnews.com#/news/articles/1546050/20061117/index.jhtml
Dave82
17-11-2006 12:29:36
[quote078417d7b0="egyptianruin"]The WalMart I was at was scary, and to sleep outside was even scarier. Half the people in line were straight up criminals looking for $$. I just hid the entire time and a few of the other guys took turns staying up watching my tent as I slept, which was nice.
Also I just got an offer via PM so Im gonna discuss it with my hubby tonight so we might be selling it to a FIPG member, thats a relief, I would rather sell it to one of the people I trust here than to just anyone on ebay.[/quote078417d7b0]
Did you go by yourself?? That is dangerous. Even if you lock your tent, anyone could get into it. Good thing those other guys had brains and stayed up watching your tent.
Sorry you had a bad experience. I know you dont feel like trusting strangers, but think about the ebay thing because you can make a lot of money. I realize that's the last thing on your mind now, but sleep on it. Because they are selling for a lot.
OldManWrigley
17-11-2006 12:29:37
Yeah I heard about a riot in Minnesota where 20 were wounded and 5 shot and killed.
Tholek
17-11-2006 12:29:50
I'd say sell it. I just have a feeling you'll come to regent not doing it.
Wolfeman
17-11-2006 12:32:31
http//www.engadget.com/2006/11/17/ps3-crime-spree-part-ii-fall-of-man/
BD2006BD
17-11-2006 13:21:28
Here is my story!
I went into Walmart at 1155, watched the 6 people who bought a ps3 check out. They were all in a group. A cop escorted them outside, and I followed. While they were waiting on the sidewalk for their ride to pull up, I asked who wanted to sell me their PS3. They were only willing to sell a 20gb so I ended up buying that for $1000 cash right there. Then I go home and put it on ebay, and I sold it for $1800! Awesome!
I waited for like 20 minutes (just watching them, was entertaining). And I sold it for 800 more. EASY PROFIT! Everyone else waited like 2 days.. lol.
michae229
17-11-2006 15:19:23
egyptianruin
17-11-2006 15:25:10
Im in the process of selling it, but my PM box got flooded with offers, hopefully the first one I accepted works out.
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This is the evil device that caused someone to rob me and forced me to sleep in a tent alone ( crying and stuff
J4320
17-11-2006 15:25:20
[quotec6272504e3="michae229"]
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breath it in like anti-histamine[/quotec6272504e3]
I will once you figure out how to make a picture show up on a phpBB forum.
michae229
17-11-2006 15:29:02
[quote429a1cfdd8="J4320"][quote429a1cfdd8="michae229"]
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breath it in like anti-histamine[/quote429a1cfdd8]
I will once you figure out how to make a picture show up on a phpBB forum.[/quote429a1cfdd8]
i did dumbass jealousy is a females trait don't hate playa cause you cant relate.
tylerc
17-11-2006 15:29:13
Congrats man, was it worth the wait?
J4320
17-11-2006 15:31:51
[quote4320911a58="michae229"][quote4320911a58="J4320"][quote4320911a58="michae229"]
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breath it in like anti-histamine[/quote4320911a58]
I will once you figure out how to make a picture show up on a phpBB forum.[/quote4320911a58]
i did dumbass jealousy is a females trait don't hate playa cause you cant relate.[/quote4320911a58]
Right...
[quote4320911a58="tylerc"]Congrats man, was it worth the wait?[/quote4320911a58]
Now that I look back on it, I really wish I would have camped out regardless of school the next day. |
michae229
17-11-2006 15:33:36
[quote6bce8d80ec="tylerc"]Congrats man, was it worth the wait?[/quote6bce8d80ec]
no wait for me i go them at noon im in Houston wasn't safe
egyptianruin
17-11-2006 15:35:54
camping out sucked, I will NEVER EVER do it again. Im a lover and not a fighter but money brings out the worst in people and I hated what I saw those few days. It was pure greed in people and I hope the guy that robbed me rots in jail.
J4320
17-11-2006 15:37:07
What did he take from you?
michae229
17-11-2006 15:40:05
now im going to sleep
csurge
17-11-2006 15:40:38
[quote8f0caf5ff8="Tholek"]I'd say sell it. I just have a feeling you'll come to regent not doing it.[/quote8f0caf5ff8]
liregret 8)
Wolfeman
17-11-2006 15:46:47
[quote9ef11908a8="egyptianruin"]camping out sucked, I will NEVER EVER do it again. Im a lover and not a fighter but money brings out the worst in people and I hated what I saw those few days. It was pure greed in people and I hope the guy that robbed me rots in jail.[/quote9ef11908a8]
Where was your man?
Tholek
17-11-2006 15:51:38
[quotec679ee574c="csurge"][quotec679ee574c="Tholek"]I'd say sell it. I just have a feeling you'll come to regent not doing it.[/quotec679ee574c]
liregret 8)[/quotec679ee574c]
Ya got me.
egyptianruin
17-11-2006 15:52:21
[quotee27776b33d="Wolfeman"][quotee27776b33d="egyptianruin"]camping out sucked, I will NEVER EVER do it again. Im a lover and not a fighter but money brings out the worst in people and I hated what I saw those few days. It was pure greed in people and I hope the guy that robbed me rots in jail.[/quotee27776b33d]
Where was your man?[/quotee27776b33d]
Working, he's a teacher - he came up and stayed with me for a bit but I made him go home, Im very independant but when he was there I felt fragile. At least I got the wallet back and the joy of seeing the schmuck handcuffed on the ground after the cops pulled out their guns.
YourGiftsFree
17-11-2006 15:53:41
Well I just bid 690 on a PS3 and im the high bidder. It ends in 10 hours. Ill be outbid though.
Wolfeman
17-11-2006 15:54:40
[quotec852a83c57="egyptianruin"][quotec852a83c57="Wolfeman"][quotec852a83c57="egyptianruin"]camping out sucked, I will NEVER EVER do it again. Im a lover and not a fighter but money brings out the worst in people and I hated what I saw those few days. It was pure greed in people and I hope the guy that robbed me rots in jail.[/quotec852a83c57]
Where was your man?[/quotec852a83c57]
Working, he's a teacher - he came up and stayed with me for a bit but I made him go home, Im very independant but when he was there I felt fragile. At least I got the wallet back and the joy of seeing the schmuck handcuffed on the ground after the cops pulled out their guns.[/quotec852a83c57]
I feel bad for ya (
egyptianruin
17-11-2006 15:58:36
[quote697c57f340="J4320"]What did he take from you?[/quote697c57f340]
my trust in people (
TFOAF
17-11-2006 16:02:30
[quote11c8361dfc="OldManWrigley"]Yeah I heard about a riot in Minnesota where 20 were wounded and 5 shot and killed.[/quote11c8361dfc]
O_O KILLED?!
Also..egyptian ruin, what exactly happened? And what was stolen? (
csurge
17-11-2006 16:23:21
Well congrats to all those people who managed to get one. My friend ib, who I loaned $200 to get one, was shafted by management from Best Buy when they gave up the line for a raffle ><
egyptianruin
17-11-2006 16:35:03
[quotead56de402e="TFOAF"][quotead56de402e="OldManWrigley"]Yeah I heard about a riot in Minnesota where 20 were wounded and 5 shot and killed.[/quotead56de402e]
O_O KILLED?!
Also..egyptian ruin, what exactly happened? And what was stolen? ([/quotead56de402e]
OK heres the story.
I called WalMart night before, they verified 3 times the line would begin at 8am Wednesday. I show up at 7am there are 7 people in line, I was like WTF, but they had 8 60GB coming so I was cool. Another guy shows up at 1030 and stays, then some crackhead looking thugs show up at 2pm. Everything is fine until they start switching their crackheads out for more crackheads - now there are three men and one lady. The guy that robbed me shows up. I go and buy a pillow and blanket, hoping to sleep a little. I covered my face but my purse had obviously fallen behind me off the chair. A customer alerted me to the fact an african american man with all black on took something pink and green from my purse. I look and my wallet, which is pink and green, is missing. I look and all the crackheads are MIA except the one lady. I run outside and I didnt even have to say anything to them, they were like "We didn't do it, it was some white dude" Im like I have a witness at that point management and the witness come outside and shes like its that guy. Im like gimme my wallet, hes like I dont have it. The other two start to go back inside and he starts leaving I turn around and tell the management to call the cops, they said ok. One of the managers brings me her cell phone and Im on the phone with 911 describing him as he is trying to leave. I run after him, yelling I want my GOD DAMN M FING WALLET BACK. He comes back my way and is like I DONT HAVE IT. Then suddenly the cop rolls in pull sin with a quick sideways park the cop jumps out and order the guy to the ground with a gun, two more cops show up all with guns. They run into WalMart to get the other two guys. Robber gets arrested but no wallet. Im walking back to WalMart to check on the progression of the other two guys while looking to see if he threw my wallet down, just at THAT moment a car pulls out and BAM my wallet is underneath, opened but nothing missing. I sigh in relief and go back in. The cops are talking to everyone and kicking everyone out, including me, we have to go stay outside. Im upset by this point and crying because I am relieved and feel as though getting kicked out is MY fault. The guys put up an argument, the cops bar his friends from WalMart. We set up tents. Late in the evening the manager comes out to check on me, as she is one of the guys friends comes back up, the manager tells people inside to call the police again, he runs away. Next day the OTHER friend shows back up and gets back in line, Im like WTF are these people stupid. He doesnt look at me or acknowledge me in anyway. Management is aware but wait until I am safely in the store before calling the cops AGAIN, this time its the same cops as the night before. They recognize him and he tries to run, they get him on the ground and arrest him. Overall the people I met, the 11 people getting a system were nice and watched out for me. The rest of the people in line and the crowd of people lurking when we were buying our PS3 were scary. We had to have police escort outside.
FreeGiftzAdmin
17-11-2006 16:41:54
wow, it is a good thing you are safe and got your wallet back. It is amazing what people will do to get their hands on a ps3. And especially the guys robbing people who are waiting in line.
supersponger1979
17-11-2006 16:45:57
I just got a PS3 bundle on gamestop for shipment on the 1st of Dec. Cost me $1100 but I can sell it for 2-3 times that hopefully...!
Tholek
17-11-2006 16:59:13
Wow @ egyptianruin. Was this the Walmart in Baghdad?
Gigante
17-11-2006 17:04:34
[quote5dbaece988="supersponger1979"]I just got a PS3 bundle on gamestop for shipment on the 1st of Dec. Cost me $1100 but I can sell it for 2-3 times that hopefully...![/quote5dbaece988]
Let's hope the prices stick until then and new shipments aren't released.
supersponger1979
17-11-2006 17:23:08
Here's to hopefully paying off my credit cart debt...
FreeGiftzAdmin
17-11-2006 17:34:52
You just might do it with the insane amount of money people are willing to pay for this system.
egyptianruin
17-11-2006 17:36:34
[quote22abbb99ec="FreeGiftzAdmin"]You just might do it with the insane amount of money people are willing to pay for this system.[/quote22abbb99ec]
yeah Im just trying to pay off my hospital bill and hopefully have a little left over for a massage for all my stress...
FreeGiftzAdmin
17-11-2006 17:40:54
If you want you can get an E-massage through my site for 2 referrals. It is quite relaxing.
YourGiftsFree
17-11-2006 18:57:28
How much do you think the auction should be at for a NIB 60GB PS3 with 9 hours left, person has 100 percent feedback 98/98 positives.
mistertomlinson
17-11-2006 19:00:16
I got really upset when I realized how much I could get for this console on eBay... I didn't buy one... it was too late when i found out. If I could go back a month or two, I would have pre ordered several (using my brand new credit card with my 12 month introductory interest free period) of them from several locations to be safe. I've been so upset for a couple of days now. but reading the last few posts, it's good to know some people actually have important things to do with the money the receive from selling their PS3. Credit card bills, hospital bills... I don't feel so bad. I was just gonna blow it on plasma TVs and what not. Well, this has made me a smarter person. When the PS4 comes out, I won't forget. I'll already have opened a credit card account with a no interest period and max it out with PS4s. I can't wait...
TFOAF
17-11-2006 19:14:58
Wow. Egyptianruin, that's...horrible. I'm glad you're all right though. ^_^
People are crazy these days...they should check the people waiting outside before getting permission to get in line.
kidd2108
17-11-2006 19:20:20
[quote36472edcaa="mistertomlinson"]I got really upset when I realized how much I could get for this console on eBay... I didn't buy one... it was too late when i found out. If I could go back a month or two, I would have pre ordered several (using my brand new credit card with my 12 month introductory interest free period) of them from several locations to be safe. I've been so upset for a couple of days now. but reading the last few posts, it's good to know some people actually have important things to do with the money the receive from selling their PS3. Credit card bills, hospital bills... I don't feel so bad. I was just gonna blow it on plasma TVs and what not. Well, this has made me a smarter person. When the PS4 comes out, I won't forget. I'll already have opened a credit card account with a no interest period and max it out with PS4s. I can't wait...[/quote36472edcaa]
PS4's wtf? lol
x323smostwantedx
17-11-2006 19:21:34
Glad everyone is okay, especially egypt, that was messed up.
JKirk
17-11-2006 19:23:01
So did that one guy who sprinted in the parking come out okay? He hasn't been on since the release I don't think...
Akademikz
17-11-2006 19:52:00
[quote53f19f9453="JKirk"]So did that one guy who sprinted in the parking come out okay? He hasn't been on since the release I don't think...[/quote53f19f9453]
Sadly, he has met his demise. So close, yet so far. Only one obstacle remained between him and a shiny new PS3 - a flagpole.
http//www.unclegamer.com/ug-news/discuss/its_official_wal_mart_earns_position_of_craziest_retail_store/
csurge
17-11-2006 20:15:32
[quote7d11957efd="egyptianruin"][quote7d11957efd="TFOAF"][quote7d11957efd="OldManWrigley"]Yeah I heard about a riot in Minnesota where 20 were wounded and 5 shot and killed.[/quote7d11957efd]
O_O KILLED?!
Also..egyptian ruin, what exactly happened? And what was stolen? ([/quote7d11957efd]
A customer alerted me to the fact an [b7d11957efd]african american[/b7d11957efd] man with all black on took something pink and green from my purse. [/quote7d11957efd]
Just say black roll but at least you're safe
TFOAF
17-11-2006 20:28:56
[quotecf118efd6d="OldManWrigley"]Yeah I heard about a riot in Minnesota where 20 were wounded and 5 shot and killed.[/quotecf118efd6d]
Where did you hear this story? I was watching the news, and they only said about the shooting in connecticut with the non-life-threatening injuries, and the big brawl outside a Best Buy. They never said or confirmed the story where 20 were wounded and 5 were shot and killed. O_o
J4320
17-11-2006 20:30:29
[quotee592aa8641="TFOAF"][quotee592aa8641="OldManWrigley"]Yeah I heard about a riot in Minnesota where 20 were wounded and 5 shot and killed.[/quotee592aa8641]
Where did you hear this story? I was watching the news, and they only said about the shooting in connecticut with the non-life-threatening injuries, and the big brawl outside a Best Buy. They never said or confirmed the story where 20 were wounded and 5 were shot and killed. O_o[/quotee592aa8641]
Yeah I don't know what OMW is talking about. Here's the shooting story ---
http//www.cnn.com/2006/US/11/17/playstation.ap/index.html
OldManWrigley
17-11-2006 20:35:32
Nope, I heard about it from some people who I was waiting in line with.
egyptianruin
17-11-2006 20:44:32
[quote113e10130d="csurge"]
Just say black roll but at least you're safe[/quote113e10130d]
Im saying what she said "An African American man took something out of your purse" Lets please not make this a race issue Im not in the mood.
michae229
17-11-2006 20:47:53
[quote2cc165fad2="egyptianruin"][quote2cc165fad2="csurge"]
Just say black roll but at least you're safe[/quote2cc165fad2]
Im saying what she said "An African American man took something out of your purse" Lets please not make this a race issue Im not in the mood.[/quote2cc165fad2]
for real i saw people got robbed by some white boys too don't pull it. evil
BAM!!!!
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http/" alt=""/img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/DMCNeo/Race_Card.jpg[/img2cc165fad2]
TFOAF
17-11-2006 20:56:43
z0mg. Magic. ^ P
zdub08
17-11-2006 21:00:02
[quote4e28ac101a="TFOAF"][quote4e28ac101a="OldManWrigley"]Yeah I heard about a riot in Minnesota where 20 were wounded and 5 shot and killed.[/quote4e28ac101a]
Where did you hear this story? I was watching the news, and they only said about the shooting in connecticut with the non-life-threatening injuries, and the big brawl outside a Best Buy. They never said or confirmed the story where 20 were wounded and 5 were shot and killed. O_o[/quote4e28ac101a]
im 99% sure that story is bullshit
Craig
17-11-2006 21:06:20
http//cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Playstation-3-PS3-60-Gig-System-PS-3_W0QQitemZ150060365805QQihZ005QQcategoryZ62054QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
pretty sure that auction was Bull also
csurge
17-11-2006 21:10:05
[quote9b16ff0885="michae229"][quote9b16ff0885="egyptianruin"][quote9b16ff0885="csurge"]
Just say black roll but at least you're safe[/quote9b16ff0885]
Im saying what she said "An African American man took something out of your purse" Lets please not make this a race issue Im not in the mood.[/quote9b16ff0885]
for real i saw people got robbed by some white boys too don't pull it. evil
BAM!!!!
![]("9b16ff0885)
http/" alt=""/img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/DMCNeo/Race_Card.jpg[/img9b16ff0885][/quote9b16ff0885]
I think you misunderstood what I was trying to say earlier. People are too politically correct nowadays and since I didn't know that some woman had said that, I thought ER said african american and so thats why I said to just say black instead. lol
[quotea688e8ddd2="JKirk"]So did that one guy who sprinted in the parking come out okay? He hasn't been on since the release I don't think...[/quotea688e8ddd2]
im here with 4 ps3s in my house and 1 coming from costco.
wuz good homie.
well target was insane so i split my crew into 2 at target and circuit city.
cops kept it decent and i didnt have to push anyone cept for this guy who was trying to trip me.
660 x 4 = 2440
3000 x 4 = 12000
nice profit yo!
im deciding on the outcome of the ps3 from costco
michae229
17-11-2006 21:16:03
[quote6d71801ad2="csurge"][quote6d71801ad2="michae229"][quote6d71801ad2="egyptianruin"][quote6d71801ad2="csurge"]
Just say black roll but at least you're safe[/quote6d71801ad2]
Im saying what she said "An African American man took something out of your purse" Lets please not make this a race issue Im not in the mood.[/quote6d71801ad2]
for real i saw people got robbed by some white boys too don't pull it. evil
BAM!!!!
![]("6d71801ad2)
http/" alt=""/img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/DMCNeo/Race_Card.jpg[/img6d71801ad2][/quote6d71801ad2]
I think you misunderstood what I was trying to say earlier. People are too politically correct nowadays and since I didn't know that some woman had said that, I thought ER said african american and so thats why I said to just say black instead. lol[/quote6d71801ad2]
ooohhhh i see so its like when i call you a dumbass im being politically correct now i get
egyptianruin
17-11-2006 21:19:43
[quoteb307760ac2="csurge"]
I think you misunderstood what I was trying to say earlier. People are too politically correct nowadays and since I didn't know that some woman had said that, I thought ER said african american and so thats why I said to just say black instead. lol[/quoteb307760ac2]
I prolly misunderstood, my stress level is out the roof. Going to bed so I can get back to being myself, or at least try to be.
Wolfeman
17-11-2006 21:37:02
[quote51d54bb6b0="OldManWrigley"]Nope, I heard about it from some people who I was waiting in line with.[/quote51d54bb6b0]
Trustworthy source...
csurge
17-11-2006 21:42:52
[quoteecea8421da="michae229"][quoteecea8421da="csurge"][quoteecea8421da="michae229"][quoteecea8421da="egyptianruin"][quoteecea8421da="csurge"]
Just say black roll but at least you're safe[/quoteecea8421da]
Im saying what she said "An African American man took something out of your purse" Lets please not make this a race issue Im not in the mood.[/quoteecea8421da]
for real i saw people got robbed by some white boys too don't pull it. evil
BAM!!!!
![]("ecea8421da)
http/" alt=""/img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/DMCNeo/Race_Card.jpg[/imgecea8421da][/quoteecea8421da]
I think you misunderstood what I was trying to say earlier. People are too politically correct nowadays and since I didn't know that some woman had said that, I thought ER said african american and so thats why I said to just say black instead. lol[/quoteecea8421da]
ooohhhh i see so its like when i call you a dumbass im being politically correct now i get[/quoteecea8421da]
Jeez who shit in your cereal? Calm down.
Nice job obtaining 4 PS3's Kidd, hope you do well on ebay.
zdub08
17-11-2006 22:03:07
stun
http//youtube.com/watch?v=4CTy7Nx0oPI
Wolfeman
17-11-2006 22:08:54
Just dumb. Wasting money isn't funny shrug
csurge
17-11-2006 22:10:21
That site is great, the guy at the end was overreacting hah
Wolfeman
[quotea25ec69c29]Just dumb. Wasting money isn't funny Shrug[/quotea25ec69c29]
They get donations from users that visit the site to pay for and smash the ps3 or whatever item they would like to see destroyed.
zdub08
17-11-2006 22:11:23
[quote4a49242c5d="csurge"]That site is great, the guy at the end was overreacting hah[/quote4a49242c5d]
how is that great?
csurge
17-11-2006 22:12:37
[quote44ba108bc8="zdub08"][quote44ba108bc8="csurge"]That site is great, the guy at the end was overreacting hah[/quote44ba108bc8]
how is that great?[/quote44ba108bc8]
Its entertaining.
Wolfeman
17-11-2006 22:15:11
[quote2f93b5eb39="csurge"]That site is great, the guy at the end was overreacting hah
Wolfeman
[quote2f93b5eb39]Just dumb. Wasting money isn't funny Shrug[/quote2f93b5eb39]
They get donations from users that visit the site to pay for and smash the ps3 or whatever item they would like to see destroyed.[/quote2f93b5eb39]
I know but its still wasting money.
[quote2f93b5eb39="csurge"][quote2f93b5eb39="zdub08"][quote2f93b5eb39="csurge"]That site is great, the guy at the end was overreacting hah[/quote2f93b5eb39]
how is that great?[/quote2f93b5eb39]
Its entertaining.[/quote2f93b5eb39]
Not at all...
csurge
17-11-2006 22:18:22
Well, to each his own(opinion)
BD2006BD
17-11-2006 22:20:50
It's entertaining. I liked this ever since smashmyipod.com and smashmyxbox.com. People donate, they smash.. it's funny to see peoples reactions.
YourGiftsFree
17-11-2006 22:21:36
Who just won a PS3 LOW LOW LOW cost on eBay? Me...
D D
zdub08
17-11-2006 22:22:02
[quote7cea49addd="YourGiftsFree"]Who just won a PS3 LOW LOW LOW cost on eBay? Me...
D D[/quote7cea49addd]
how much?
YourGiftsFree
17-11-2006 22:23:23
Well lets put it like this.
$1420.00 But Im getting $600 from OC this week and 350 from getrewardz in 2 days,, so its like im paying 461 for the 60 gig!
I <3 Sony
zdub08
17-11-2006 22:26:37
[quotebac4f73dcc="YourGiftsFree"]Well lets put it like this.
$1420.00 But Im getting $600 from OC this week and 350 from getrewardz in 2 days,, so its like im paying 461 for the 60 gig!
I <3 Sony[/quotebac4f73dcc]
yikes.. i bet after the second shipments go out they will be going for under $1000.
YourGiftsFree
17-11-2006 22:28:05
All that matters to me is that I practically paid less then retail!
x323smostwantedx
17-11-2006 22:37:46
Is anyone willing to trade my 60gb for a 20gb + some cash?
kdollar
17-11-2006 22:53:14
well i sold my preorder for 2650 but eb games didnt pay up, and now the bitch wont pay, im gettin screwed hardcore.
x323smostwantedx
17-11-2006 23:11:05
[quote9259c8f627="kdollar"]well i sold my preorder for 2650 but eb games didnt pay up, and now the bitch wont pay, im gettin screwed hardcore.[/quote9259c8f627]
Sucks dude (
You can buy a PS3 for cheap right now.
SONYSTYLE.com right now has PS3 in STOCK!!!
Just got one!!!!!!
OMFG I SO FUCKING HAPPY RIGHT NOW, THEY BETTER NOT CANCELLED MY ORDER AS THEY ALREADY DID TO SOME PPL!!!!
x323smostwantedx
17-11-2006 23:16:08
[quoteaec579d284="GCY"]SONYSTYLE.com right now has PS3 in STOCK!!!
Just got one!!!!!!
OMFG I SO FUCKING HAPPY RIGHT NOW, THEY BETTER NOT CANCELLED MY ORDER AS THEY ALREADY DID TO SOME PPL!!!![/quoteaec579d284]
Gone now (
J4320
18-11-2006 00:01:27
[quote620138ca1f="Wolfeman"][quote620138ca1f="csurge"]That site is great, the guy at the end was overreacting hah
Wolfeman
[quote620138ca1f]Just dumb. Wasting money isn't funny Shrug[/quote620138ca1f]
They get donations from users that visit the site to pay for and smash the ps3 or whatever item they would like to see destroyed.[/quote620138ca1f]
I know but its still wasting money.
[quote620138ca1f="csurge"][quote620138ca1f="zdub08"][quote620138ca1f="csurge"]That site is great, the guy at the end was overreacting hah[/quote620138ca1f]
how is that great?[/quote620138ca1f]
Its entertaining.[/quote620138ca1f]
Not at all...[/quote620138ca1f]
When I was watching it all I was thinking of was running in and snatching the PS3 from them and sprinting away with it. I'd put it to good use. ;)
OldManWrigley
18-11-2006 07:04:39
doylnea
18-11-2006 07:14:00
lol
i shoulda preordered.
ygf, i think my ps3 deal is better. 8 refs on freepay. of course i wont get it til next year but who cares when i have gears of war on 360 )
OldManWrigley
18-11-2006 07:33:38
I think it's now wise to wait. My numbers are figuring that 10% of people waited for 360 to sell it, but 50% waited for PS3 to sell it......
Yesterday at 8AM there were 7000 listings......there's 24,000 now when type in PS3.
Do you think if I hold off i'll make more in a few weeks?
http//cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Playstation-3-PS3-System-Console-60GB-In-Hand_W0QQitemZ260054096286QQihZ016QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
no bids?
cant see why on the auction. just missed it for 60.99
johnjimjones
18-11-2006 07:40:09
[quotefe5f0c1d6f="jy3"]http//cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Playstation-3-PS3-System-Console-60GB-In-Hand_W0QQitemZ260054096286QQihZ016QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
no bids?
cant see why on the auction. just missed it for 60.99[/quotefe5f0c1d6f]
thats because the seller end it early.
JKirk
18-11-2006 08:15:12
GCY, what made you look on SonyStyle?!
TFOAF
18-11-2006 08:26:18
[quoteda4a491578="zdub08"]stun
http//youtube.com/watch?v=4CTy7Nx0oPI[/quoteda4a491578]
O_O
Poor lil PS3. cry
[quotee07fbe8066="JKirk"]GCY, what made you look on SonyStyle?![/quotee07fbe8066]
slickdeals
I was trying basically the whole day trying to add it to cart. Sony CS repeated said it sold out at midnight on launch day but that wasn't the case. At around 1AM this morning, I was able to add to cart, enter my infos and what not and after clicking on the final submit button, the ps3 was taken off my cart. I kept trying and about an hr later, I finally scored one!!!!
what a way to end my horrible day.
Now after looking on ebay, 60GB are only going for around $1000+ (
dmorris68
18-11-2006 08:32:33
The SonyStyle route is a good idea. They still have the item listed, you just can't add it to your cart. But you know if ANYBODY is going to get stock again, you can figure their online store will first. And if GCY's order went through, then they had SOME. I'll keep checking on them. This might also be a good time to apply for a SonyStyle VISA, as they're giving a $100 credit on your first purchase. ;)
oh yea....I forgot to mentioned that some ppl got their order cancelled by sony after like 5 minutes. My order status is still "Ready for shipment" with an estimated date of 11/22(I paid 31.50 for overnight).
TFOAF
18-11-2006 08:44:40
$100 credit? WOAH. O_O
topbillin1
18-11-2006 08:59:39
Woah, the ps3 average is around 1100 on ebay, pwnage!!!
BD2006BD
18-11-2006 10:48:03
wow! I sold my 20gb for $1800 yesterday... It is a pending e-check. He can't cancel it, right?
egyptianruin
18-11-2006 10:54:21
lol I just want to sell my 60GB with game for 1200 so I can pay my dr bill off cry
Gigante
18-11-2006 11:05:58
haha, glad my predictions were right and I sold mine for $1750 cash out the door and kept my other one. I woulda had one or two on ebay selling for $1200 each, lol.
kdollar
18-11-2006 11:08:50
now my paypal account is on hold.......anyone know how long this review takes after u fax all this stupidass information. the shit has hit the fan.
Gigante
18-11-2006 11:15:04
[quote02cfface9c="kdollar"]now my paypal account is on hold.......anyone know how long this review takes after u fax all this stupidass information. the shit has hit the fan.[/quote02cfface9c]
2 or 3 years
TFOAF
18-11-2006 11:21:29
[quotea2c7f2037e="kdollar"]now my paypal account is on hold.......anyone know how long this review takes after u fax all this stupidass information. the shit has hit the fan.[/quotea2c7f2037e]
Airplane!
Uhh...why did it go on hold? cry
kdollar
18-11-2006 11:25:00
good question, i cant do shit, receive or send payments.
kdollar
18-11-2006 11:25:33
their reason was high volume of activity.
TFOAF
18-11-2006 11:27:48
Shit. What the fuck is that supposed to mean? I'm scared now. (
Daggoth
18-11-2006 11:29:10
I like how the PS3 thread is 23 pages and the Wii is 2.
bruman
18-11-2006 11:41:27
[quote159f0a86a2="Daggoth"]I like how the PS3 thread is 23 pages and the Wii is 2.[/quote159f0a86a2]
Ermm.. maybe because the Wii isn't released yet?
Daggoth
18-11-2006 11:42:37
[quote5b54f3ced7="bruman"][quote5b54f3ced7="Daggoth"]I like how the PS3 thread is 23 pages and the Wii is 2.[/quote5b54f3ced7]
Ermm.. maybe because the Wii isn't released yet?[/quote5b54f3ced7]
I doubt the Wii thread will grow 21 pages in one day...
TFOAF
18-11-2006 11:44:01
[quoteaa36379720="Daggoth"][quoteaa36379720="bruman"][quoteaa36379720="Daggoth"]I like how the PS3 thread is 23 pages and the Wii is 2.[/quoteaa36379720]
Ermm.. maybe because the Wii isn't released yet?[/quoteaa36379720]
I doubt the Wii thread will grow 21 pages in one day...[/quoteaa36379720]
I can do it. ligoes and posts 500 posts on the Wiili. P
michae229
18-11-2006 12:12:16
glad i sold both of mine for 2300 i can get one for 250 anyway with this bestbuy gift card so in the end i win
TFOAF
18-11-2006 12:23:11
You sold two of them for $2300? HOLY SHIT.
yeah they are going for cheaper now. lots of bundles out there...seem to be driving down the price of the systems without games
tylerc
18-11-2006 13:04:13
[quote481f92e510="bruman"][quote481f92e510="Daggoth"]I like how the PS3 thread is 23 pages and the Wii is 2.[/quote481f92e510]
Ermm.. maybe because the Wii isn't released yet?[/quote481f92e510]
Ermm.. the PS3 thread was over 15 pages before it was released?
hilaryfanatic09
18-11-2006 13:06:53
Yeah, pretty sure the PS3 thread is longer 'cause it's about camping out, and with the Wii people aren't going to have to worry about that as much...
Wolfeman
18-11-2006 14:39:19
[quote69da61b85e="BD2006BD"]wow! I sold my 20gb for $1800 yesterday... It is a pending e-check. He can't cancel it, right?[/quote69da61b85e]
Yeah he can...
Gigante
18-11-2006 16:16:26
Yeah, I hope you didn't send it to him yet if he sent you an e-check.
a few hrs ago, u could ordered the 60GB from SS
I think it was backorder
and amazon was also selling the 20gb. The sell went 15 minutes b4 it was sold out.
Missed out on both!! damn it.
michae229
18-11-2006 16:40:05
they are still in stock it says ships in 7 days
they're just back in stock!!!! GO GO GO GO GO!!!
TFOAF
18-11-2006 16:46:39
Holy shit, he's right! O_O
But it's only the 20 GB. (
kdollar
18-11-2006 16:49:26
i was goin to do it. but decided against it, goin to wait after christmas and buy a 60 gig for myself, wish my paypal account wasn't on hold (
I think amazon gonna cancelled it. Its in stock for way too long.
x323smostwantedx
18-11-2006 16:57:04
Yup and you can add to cart but then it says
Attention We are currently out of stock. Allocations of the PS3 have been very limited but we are working with Sony to secure future allocations. We will send email notifications and provide updates on the product detail page as well as in the customer discussions on the this page when we have availability.
on the PS3 page
thats for amazon sells. They haven't had any in stock yet. Target is selling through amazon so that doesn't apply.
silentkevin
18-11-2006 17:05:26
In for one, thanks for the heads up!
I got the confirmation email and i called amazon and thy said my order looks to be all set and although they don't have any in stock they'll get them by the 27th which is why it says it will take till then to ship
Akademikz
18-11-2006 20:02:18
Wait, were those online orders for the 60GB or the 20GB? I'm pissed now because I REALLY badly want one to play on, but a 60GB, not a 20. ( I can't wait for another shipment. What do you guys think - will they stockpile units and do a relaunch in 4 weeks, or will they just sell them every Friday and have to deal with line-ups/camp-outs and stuff on a weekly basis?
The first option was what the local Canadian BestBuy's/Futureshop's did last year, to save the hassle.
Wolfeman
18-11-2006 22:42:43
WHat are they going for on eBay now?
afro_wolff
18-11-2006 22:49:09
[quotee284456272="Wolfeman"]WHat are they going for on eBay now?[/quotee284456272]
www.ebay.com ???
about 1,100 average i do believe
tylerc
18-11-2006 22:51:52
[quote6f8502b99e="afro_wolff"][quote6f8502b99e="Wolfeman"]WHat are they going for on eBay now?[/quote6f8502b99e]
www.ebay.com ???
about 1,100 average i do believe[/quote6f8502b99e]
No, ebay.biz.
Wolfeman
18-11-2006 23:28:08
Yeah I know how to use eBay, jackass. I'm just wondering what they are closing for since people here seem to be following it closely....
afro_wolff
19-11-2006 00:57:14
[quote9b4b07b404="Wolfeman"]Yeah I know how to use eBay, jackass. I'm just wondering what they are closing for since people here seem to be following it closely....[/quote9b4b07b404]
Wow..wolfeman! Take it easy there bud! Excuse my 2 cents
Wolfeman
19-11-2006 01:08:30
[quote3d010ac4a9="afro_wolff"][quote3d010ac4a9="Wolfeman"]Yeah I know how to use eBay, jackass. I'm just wondering what they are closing for since people here seem to be following it closely....[/quote3d010ac4a9]
Wow..wolfeman! Take it easy there bud! Excuse my 2 cents[/quote3d010ac4a9]
Your opinion is welcome, I'm just sick of all the condescending posts instead of just helping. Or if you think its a dumb question, just ignore it. 90% of the time it takes just as long to type the witty retort as it would've taken to just answer...
x323smostwantedx
19-11-2006 01:49:37
LOL, look at how this guy got his PS3
[quote3e7e9102c7]Please read the amazing story of how i got this ps3
i went out wednesday afternoon to the local walmart to start camping out. when i got there, there were already 12 people ther so i got in line being number 13. i talked around and found out the first 6 people there had been there since monday, total hardcore nerds all planning to keep them. bragging about how only they should get the system since theyve been there the longest. how they are so dedicated and how if you dont want to do the time, you shouldnt get a system. generally being complete aliliholes. good for them. we had a hours to pass so we became friends and played some cards and whatnot. the 6 guys in front kept to themselves and didnt associate with the rest of us. we were cool with each other leaving the line to get food, bathroom, smoke, etc since we all knew each other and as long as they were back in 30 minutes. i was about to leave to go buy some KFC for a good number of us and when i stepped out of line, one of the nerds shouted that if i left, i would lose my spot. the other guys told him that they were vouching for me and that i was just getting food but those 6 aliliholes didnt care. they said i leave, i lose my spot and that was the rules and they would call the manager (they had his number) to come out and enforce it. i said whatever and stayed in line.
a few hours later, the manager came out and told everyone that there were only going to be SEVEN available. they have them in their store and theyre not getting anymore. he told the people after # 7 they should leave if they wanted to not waste their time. me being number 13 should have left but i didnt, i wanted to stick around for a little bit more. everyone else left except me and the 7 other people that were getting it for sure. so the day goes on and i try to make friends with the nerds. i play mario kart on the ds with them and talk to them about the games they were getting. about an hour or 2 later, i tell im gonnna head home since im 8 in line and theres only 7 ps3s. one of them made some stupid joke about if i leave the line then i aint getting back in!! har har. so as im about to leave, i tell them im going to the vons next door and if any of them wanted any food or coffee and id bring it back to them. one of them said yea and all the rest like sheep followed and said yes too. they were gonna give me money but i told them it was on me since theyve been out here since monday. the 7th guy in line wanted some food and coffee and i told him id buy some for him also.
so i go to vons and buy 8 coffees, some food, and some x-lax laxatives. i bring it to my car and put some laxatives in 6 of the coffees and seperate them from mine and #7s. i pull back to walmart and bring all the drinks and food upfront. i give #7 his stuff and then the coffees with laxatives to the 6 nerds annd wish them good luck and go back to my car. i park it around the corner so i can still see them.
about 30 minutes later, #2 and 3 in line get up and it seemed like they were yelling to the other nerds. they both ran into walmart. seconds later (i guess all nerds have the same biology) #5 gets up and runs across the parking lot and into the trees and bushes somewhere. #1 is scrounging for this portapotty type thing he'd brought with him but he is squirting everywhere and all over his pants and their sleeping bags. he runs into walmart. at this time, i start my car and drive back to the walmart to claim my spot in line. when i get there #4 and 6 are gone but i dont know where. #7 is laughing his ass off so hard and i just smile at him. i call up 5 of the other people that i had made friends with that were in line with me ( i had their phone numbers cause i was gonne buy to food for everyone) and told them to get back to the walmart ASAP and get in line. Meanwhile, me and #7 threw all their shlit into the parking lot and i claimed my spot as #1, him as #2. 4 and the people i had called arrived and got in line just as 1 of the nerds came running back and got #7. he started yelling saying they need their spots back. we all told them to fulik off, out of spot, out of line. it was all of us against him so he didnt say shlit. the nerds came back and tried to start some shlit but we just laughed, we told them it was their rule and to go fulik themselves and clean the shlit off their pants. the called security and security came. security man was like WTF is that fulikin smell and looked at the nerds with shlit all of them and kicked them off the grounds screaming LMAO. so that is how i got my ps3.[/quote3e7e9102c7]
http//cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=002&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=120054509305&rd=1&rd=1
Damn in so lucky that didnt happen to me because a guy left and then just came and brought me a soda and burrito from AM/PM, and I didnt even ask for it. shock
JPeeper
19-11-2006 02:00:58
[quote36b079a0ff="x323smostwantedx"]LOL, look at how this guy got his PS3
[quote36b079a0ff]Please read the amazing story of how i got this ps3
i went out wednesday afternoon to the local walmart to start camping out. when i got there, there were already 12 people ther so i got in line being number 13. i talked around and found out the first 6 people there had been there since monday, total hardcore nerds all planning to keep them. bragging about how only they should get the system since theyve been there the longest. how they are so dedicated and how if you dont want to do the time, you shouldnt get a system. generally being complete aliliholes. good for them. we had a hours to pass so we became friends and played some cards and whatnot. the 6 guys in front kept to themselves and didnt associate with the rest of us. we were cool with each other leaving the line to get food, bathroom, smoke, etc since we all knew each other and as long as they were back in 30 minutes. i was about to leave to go buy some KFC for a good number of us and when i stepped out of line, one of the nerds shouted that if i left, i would lose my spot. the other guys told him that they were vouching for me and that i was just getting food but those 6 aliliholes didnt care. they said i leave, i lose my spot and that was the rules and they would call the manager (they had his number) to come out and enforce it. i said whatever and stayed in line.
a few hours later, the manager came out and told everyone that there were only going to be SEVEN available. they have them in their store and theyre not getting anymore. he told the people after # 7 they should leave if they wanted to not waste their time. me being number 13 should have left but i didnt, i wanted to stick around for a little bit more. everyone else left except me and the 7 other people that were getting it for sure. so the day goes on and i try to make friends with the nerds. i play mario kart on the ds with them and talk to them about the games they were getting. about an hour or 2 later, i tell im gonnna head home since im 8 in line and theres only 7 ps3s. one of them made some stupid joke about if i leave the line then i aint getting back in!! har har. so as im about to leave, i tell them im going to the vons next door and if any of them wanted any food or coffee and id bring it back to them. one of them said yea and all the rest like sheep followed and said yes too. they were gonna give me money but i told them it was on me since theyve been out here since monday. the 7th guy in line wanted some food and coffee and i told him id buy some for him also.
so i go to vons and buy 8 coffees, some food, and some x-lax laxatives. i bring it to my car and put some laxatives in 6 of the coffees and seperate them from mine and #7s. i pull back to walmart and bring all the drinks and food upfront. i give #7 his stuff and then the coffees with laxatives to the 6 nerds annd wish them good luck and go back to my car. i park it around the corner so i can still see them.
about 30 minutes later, #2 and 3 in line get up and it seemed like they were yelling to the other nerds. they both ran into walmart. seconds later (i guess all nerds have the same biology) #5 gets up and runs across the parking lot and into the trees and bushes somewhere. #1 is scrounging for this portapotty type thing he'd brought with him but he is squirting everywhere and all over his pants and their sleeping bags. he runs into walmart. at this time, i start my car and drive back to the walmart to claim my spot in line. when i get there #4 and 6 are gone but i dont know where. #7 is laughing his ass off so hard and i just smile at him. i call up 5 of the other people that i had made friends with that were in line with me ( i had their phone numbers cause i was gonne buy to food for everyone) and told them to get back to the walmart ASAP and get in line. Meanwhile, me and #7 threw all their shlit into the parking lot and i claimed my spot as #1, him as #2. 4 and the people i had called arrived and got in line just as 1 of the nerds came running back and got #7. he started yelling saying they need their spots back. we all told them to fulik off, out of spot, out of line. it was all of us against him so he didnt say shlit. the nerds came back and tried to start some shlit but we just laughed, we told them it was their rule and to go fulik themselves and clean the shlit off their pants. the called security and security came. security man was like WTF is that fulikin smell and looked at the nerds with shlit all of them and kicked them off the grounds screaming LMAO. so that is how i got my ps3.[/quote36b079a0ff]
http//cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=002&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=120054509305&rd=1&rd=1
Damn in so lucky that didnt happen to me because a guy left and then just came and brought me a soda and burrito from AM/PM, and I didnt even ask for it. shock[/quote36b079a0ff]
That man deserves a PS3. D
junkie06
19-11-2006 02:02:59
he sure as hell does....well done
fawker
19-11-2006 02:14:38
rofl that dude is my hero.
x323smostwantedx
19-11-2006 02:23:28
So im hearing a second shipment mid nextweek, what do u guys think?
JPeeper
19-11-2006 02:32:45
Lets hope it is true. Although they are probably flawed like the first shipment is. No one can honestly think that the PS3's don't have glitches in them. The ones you could play at bestbuy, etc. were freezing like crazy. I'd rather wait for shipment 3-5 until I consider owning one to play.
x323smostwantedx
19-11-2006 02:35:33
[quote84d8c1bd1f="JPeeper"]Lets hope it is true. Although they are probably flawed like the first shipment is. No one can honestly think that the PS3's don't have glitches in them. The ones you could play at bestbuy, etc. were freezing like crazy. I'd rather wait for shipment 3-5 until I consider owning one to play.[/quote84d8c1bd1f]
I hope its not cuz I wanna sell mine and make a good profit. And they were probably freezing because u were hoggin' it and ur time limit was up (if it had one)
OldManWrigley
19-11-2006 06:07:04
Sorry I just had to post this, look at the "Questions" at the bottom of the page
http//cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Playstation-3-PS3-3-GAMES-movie-60GB-Guaranteed_W0QQitemZ160053378879QQihZ006QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
UberVash
19-11-2006 06:31:36
[quote278707a907="OldManWrigley"]Sorry I just had to post this, look at the "Questions" at the bottom of the page
http//cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Playstation-3-PS3-3-GAMES-movie-60GB-Guaranteed_W0QQitemZ160053378879QQihZ006QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting[/quote278707a907]
Does the woman come with it?
I needs me a date. )
MyJobIsThis
19-11-2006 10:06:20
So Im j/w is there any place "store" going to have ps3's on black friday.
MyJobIsThis
20-11-2006 08:53:47
???^
emoney
20-11-2006 08:59:49
I don't believe there will be.
doylnea
20-11-2006 09:03:31
When are the next shipments? Does anyone know how many of the 400K Sony expects to ship, were shipped for Friday morning?
justinag06
20-11-2006 09:32:17
I am not sure but I have read that as many as 700k additional units are expected to be shipped by years end.
only 150-200k were shipped on friday
topbillin1
20-11-2006 09:43:59
Most stores will receive bi-monthly shipments from here on out till the end of the year.
michae229
20-11-2006 10:09:47
If you live by one of the launch best buys that opened at 12 they will have some on black Friday because they did not see all their units at launch.
JPeeper
20-11-2006 14:27:28
I am from Canada, can someone tell me what "Black Friday" is?
zdub08
20-11-2006 14:30:57
[quote2f5e82bf48="JPeeper"]I am from Canada, can someone tell me what "Black Friday" is?[/quote2f5e82bf48]
day after thanksgiving
good deals
emoney
20-11-2006 14:32:18
[quote9599e0bd6e="JPeeper"]I am from Canada, can someone tell me what "Black Friday" is?[/quote9599e0bd6e]
The day after Thanksgiving, which is the 4th Friday of November. It has traditionally been the biggest shopping day, so stores try to compete for you business to such a high degree that they offer outrageously low prices. The theory is that they bring you in for the good deals, and thereby sucker you into spending even more of your money at the same time on other crap.
/edit zdub08 beat me. x
JPeeper
20-11-2006 15:38:03
Ok thanks. In Canada our big day of shopping is "Boxing Day" which is the day after Christmas (26).
tylerc
20-11-2006 15:39:51
The day after Christmas is big too, but not even close to Black Friday.
You should take a drive down to the US for Black Friday.
hamtaroking
20-11-2006 16:06:31
Umm I'm new to this camping out for a game console thing since I now live in college by myself, but do you have to have a pre-ordered slip to camp at one of my best buys and buy the ps3? I didn't pre-ordered, so I probably have to wait until next year? ._.
justinag06
20-11-2006 18:43:15
http//ps3.ign.com/articles/746/746898p1.html
FreeEnterprize Joe
20-11-2006 19:12:19
[quotea6766406e5="justinag06"]http//ps3.ign.com/articles/746/746898p1.html[/quotea6766406e5]
I would definately sell a PS3 for $12.5k in TacoBell....
Daggoth
20-11-2006 19:17:57
[quote59df3fedfd="toebash"][quote59df3fedfd="justinag06"]http//ps3.ign.com/articles/746/746898p1.html[/quote59df3fedfd]
I would definately sell a PS3 for $12.5k in TacoBell....[/quote59df3fedfd]
That tempts me to buy a PS3 off ebay just to get that...
Buster389
20-11-2006 19:20:22
i dont eat taco bell enough so it wouldnt be worth it for me
BD2006BD
20-11-2006 19:26:04
i'm sure you could sell the coupons for 1/2 face value to friends and such.. thats like $6K which is still better than ebay!
FreeEnterprize Joe
20-11-2006 19:38:01
Or you could eat that much tacobell yourself... yum...
YourGiftsFree
21-11-2006 14:30:56
Well UPS just came with my 60GB PS3!!!!!!!!!!!!
x323smostwantedx
21-11-2006 14:35:42
[quote30c7fd727f="YourGiftsFree"]Well UPS just came with my 60GB PS3!!!!!!!!!!!![/quote30c7fd727f]
Cool, where did u order it from again?
YourGiftsFree
21-11-2006 14:39:18
eBay.
[quote1ec318306e="YourGiftsFree"]eBay.[/quote1ec318306e]
How much did you pay for it? Is it just the PS3 or any other things with it?
Check the one I got http//cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=005&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=150060640627&rd=1&rd=1
According to shipping it should arrive later today or tomorrow morning.
Bet you can't get beat that P
And today I just talked to this guy who is okay with selling the 60 GB version to me for $950 CAD. It cost $750 CAD retail, haha (only $200 difference)! I arranged to pick it up tomorrow at 430 pm. Hopefully, he doesn't jump me or anything ?
x323smostwantedx
21-11-2006 15:19:22
Or you dont jump him with pepperspray like they did to that guy in palmdale.
YourGiftsFree
21-11-2006 16:18:14
1400
Charging 450 out of my pocket since i got funds coming from free sites!
JPeeper
21-11-2006 17:15:29
Damn $1400.. they are going for like 1k now. Since you got "free" money though it sort of works out...
I went today instead of tomorrow, and..... I GOT MY PS3 60 GB FOR $950 CAD (retail $750 with tax)!!!
Just waiting on my second PS3, coming tomorrow morning D
JPeeper
21-11-2006 17:20:40
Damn.. you must not be from Alberta, we have no PST so it is $700 with tax. P
[quote288a6d6c8c="JPeeper"]Damn.. you must not be from Alberta, we have no PST so it is $700 with tax. P[/quote288a6d6c8c]
Yea I'm in Ontario....14% tax ...sux
JPeeper
21-11-2006 17:23:48
6% here. w00t w00t
justinag06
21-11-2006 17:30:39
for the re-sellers
http//www.joystiq.com/2006/11/21/ps3-may-miss-production-goals-again/#comments
[quote1af03b500b="justinag06"]for the re-sellers
http//www.joystiq.com/2006/11/21/ps3-may-miss-production-goals-again/#comments[/quote1af03b500b]
Sweet, exactly what I'm hoping for 8)
How many do you have justinag06?
x323smostwantedx
21-11-2006 17:46:34
[quoteae60a1ca3b="justinag06"]for the re-sellers
http//www.joystiq.com/2006/11/21/ps3-may-miss-production-goals-again/#comments[/quoteae60a1ca3b]
Awesome D
shaggz
22-11-2006 09:17:38
Our local EBgames had 9 PS3's sold ... and out of the 9 sold/picked up .. 7 have been returned due to the fact that they either "thought it sucked" and wanted money back... or it broke.
Powerbook
22-11-2006 09:50:37
i hate you lol.
Its not going much on ebay though. Around $1000+
I paid $700 for it from SS, tax and overnight shipping cost me 100
OldManWrigley
22-11-2006 11:47:21
[quoteff33a76e35="GCY"]Its not going much on ebay though. Around $1000+
I paid $700 for it from SS, tax and overnight shipping cost me 100[/quoteff33a76e35]
Prices will go up lol
J4320
22-11-2006 11:56:04
Jellyfish.com is selling PS3's this Friday. D
[quote2a4bd89af5="OldManWrigley"][quote2a4bd89af5="GCY"]Its not going much on ebay though. Around $1000+
I paid $700 for it from SS, tax and overnight shipping cost me 100[/quote2a4bd89af5]
Prices will go up lol[/quote2a4bd89af5]
I highly doubt it. Many BB today received its first of many shipments. If BB got shipments already, Sony's gonna stand by its promise of shipping out one shipment every week. Pretty soon it'll be worthless on ebay. I think I'm gonna list it tonight. Maybe a 5 day auction that'll end on monday.
BD2006BD
22-11-2006 12:14:51
YIKES!
It cost me $51.80 + $17.85 (insurance) = 69.95 to ship my ps3!
[quotee2625bc757="BD2006BD"]YIKES!
It cost me $51.80 + $17.85 (insurance) = 69.95 to ship my ps3![/quotee2625bc757]
wtf!! which company?
I'm gonna use USPS priority mail. It should be around $30
OldManWrigley
22-11-2006 12:33:46
Best Buy recieved it's first, or second shipment? I read somewhere that Sony won't even be releasing as many as they thought...
I have theories. I'm waiting 2 weeks before christmas to sell mine.
[quote698853fb56="OldManWrigley"]Best Buy recieved it's first, or second shipment? I read somewhere that Sony won't even be releasing as many as they thought...
I have theories. I'm waiting 2 weeks before christmas to sell mine.[/quote698853fb56]
my bad...its second shipment. I was referring to first shipment after launch day. Many ppl on slickdeals report that BB got around 20 units pre store. Some might go out on BF as well.
Yea Sony didn't release their initial mark of 400,000 units for launch day. They promised 1 million by year ends with 1 shipment each week to major retailers such as BB, CC, etc....
It looks like they'll keep their promise. Comes a third shipment, prices on ebay will be way down.
BD2006BD
22-11-2006 12:48:21
I was in walmart today and they got 4 60's in, but they were reserved already
OldManWrigley
22-11-2006 13:02:14
[quote64b3d90176="GCY"][quote64b3d90176="OldManWrigley"]Best Buy recieved it's first, or second shipment? I read somewhere that Sony won't even be releasing as many as they thought...
I have theories. I'm waiting 2 weeks before christmas to sell mine.[/quote64b3d90176]
my bad...its second shipment. I was referring to first shipment after launch day. Many ppl on slickdeals report that BB got around 20 units pre store. Some might go out on BF as well.
Yea Sony didn't release their initial mark of 400,000 units for launch day. They promised 1 million by year ends with 1 shipment each week to major retailers such as BB, CC, etc....
It looks like they'll keep their promise. Comes a third shipment, prices on ebay will be way down.[/quote64b3d90176]
Not nearly as many people camped out for the 360 with the strict intention of selling it. Which means with the PS3, so many people camped out strictly just to sell it, and that they did. With the 360's last year, people saw they were going for assloads on eBay, and put the ones they bought to play on there, and prices went down. I figure it's opposite. The day of launch, PS3's were going for 1,200.....that makes no sense considering that even two weeks after the 360 was released, they were on ebay for about 3/4 times their retail. And there were at least double released. Sony was planning on 500,000 launch. 400,000 to NA, and 100,000 to Europe I think. They cut the shipement to Europe by 20%, and someone said they did the same for NA shipements......So I think that they cut inial shipment by 20%, then there's no way they'll release their 1 million by the end of the year. I honestly think between 500-700 thousand will be released by years end.....I don't know, my auction ended for $1,025 (although my friend was the high bidder by accident), I mean I'm willing to take my chances on waiting a few weeks just in case I can even get 1500 or so.
I went to my local BB on Monday and they guy who worked in the Games area told me that most likely they will not be getting shipments until after Christmas for the PS3, but they are expecting 2-3 shipments for Wii.
( for me and ) for others
http//www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/506.html
[quotea3f70fd939="kala"]I went to my local BB on Monday and they guy who worked in the Games area told me that most likely they will not be getting shipments until after Christmas for the PS3, but they are expecting 2-3 shipments for Wii.[/quotea3f70fd939]
they always lie. Don't ever believe what they tell u.
A few weeks ago, I called my local target about the Elmo, they told me they don't have any and don't know when they'll get them. I heard rumors that they'll have them the next day, I went and scored one. A bunch of ppl also knew.
Heres what happen to a guy on slickdeals
[quotea3f70fd939]I'm sooo pissed. Shit. I was at my Best Buy in Columbia MD at 830am this morning and when I went in at 10am I was told nothing. They were like "NONE today." Call back 2 hours later and they say to hurry up and get there they are selling fast. Soon as I get there the last one crosses the register. DAMNIT!!! I should go back and strangle the guy that told me otherwise. [/quotea3f70fd939]
Akademikz
22-11-2006 14:03:21
A ton of BestBuy's got restocked today with PS3's - good luck.
MyJobIsThis
22-11-2006 15:05:00
So there may be play station 3's available on friday to buy at BestBuy???? I asked my best buy store and they said they don't know.
[quote56231c3a0b="MyJobIsThis"]So there may be play station 3's available on friday to buy at BestBuy???? I asked my best buy store and they said they don't know.[/quote56231c3a0b]
possibly.....the majority of it are sold today though
Akademikz
22-11-2006 16:33:25
Yeah, tons went on sale today. The Canadian stores are still reluctant to release information and they didn't sell any today unlike their United States counterparts. Canada blows.
YourGiftsFree
23-11-2006 12:03:42
Wow i love the PS3!
Im YourGiftsFree on the Playstation Network if you want to message me ) Right now im Downloading resistance from my ps3 )
x323smostwantedx
23-11-2006 13:10:20
So I hear some gamestops are getting PS3's for black friday, those of you who want one might want to call ur local Gamestop.
J4320
23-11-2006 16:24:44
[quotecc30b39b72="x323smostwantedx"]So I hear some gamestops are getting PS3's for black friday, those of you who want one might want to call ur local Gamestop.[/quotecc30b39b72]
I called and they aren't open (I'm assuming because it's Thanksgiving). |
x323smostwantedx
24-11-2006 19:43:15
check it out
http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iuczf-DW7Q
J4320
24-11-2006 19:48:52
[quote084c4d452e="x323smostwantedx"]check it out
http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iuczf-DW7Q[/quote084c4d452e]
That was pretty creative to combine the Blood Diamond trailer with it. It fits perfectly. lol
x323smostwantedx
24-11-2006 19:49:17
[quote16dcd5a787="J4320"][quote16dcd5a787="x323smostwantedx"]check it out
http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iuczf-DW7Q[/quote16dcd5a787]
That was pretty creative to combine the Blood Diamond trailer with it. It fits perfectly. lol[/quote16dcd5a787]
ya rly
Akademikz
24-11-2006 21:04:41
My BestBuy this morning got 14 60GB PS3's and 18 20GB systems. After camping in line for nearly 15-16 hours it was so worth it. Sitting on my new 60GB and new awesome games (RR7 and Resistance). Bluray movies look awesome even in 720p.
Killer722
24-11-2006 21:28:51
[quotefe1fff6043="Akademikz"]My BestBuy this morning got 14 60GB PS3's and 18 20GB systems. After camping in line for nearly 15-16 hours it was so worth it. Sitting on my new 60GB and new awesome games (RR7 and Resistance). Bluray movies look awesome even in 720p.[/quotefe1fff6043]
Wanna play Resistance? ) I'm bored.
egyptianruin
27-11-2006 09:28:21
Target had PS3s in stock about an hour ago. I went there to look for something and walked by electronics saw the box and was like OMG, the employees were gawking too and were like we just got them in.
michae229
27-11-2006 10:11:24
gamestop has a bundle online now its a 20gig
doylnea
27-11-2006 10:14:36
[quote2ba74b6f57="michae229"]gamestop has a bundle online now its a 20gig[/quote2ba74b6f57]
lol $900 20GB bundle.
michae229
27-11-2006 10:26:24
[quotea182fdb4f6="doylnea"][quotea182fdb4f6="michae229"]gamestop has a bundle online now its a 20gig[/quotea182fdb4f6]
lol $900 20GB bundle.[/quotea182fdb4f6]
im not buying it just putting it out there
kdollar
27-11-2006 16:00:49
walked into target and picked up a 20 gig, it was exciting!!!
johnjimjones
27-11-2006 16:36:19
[quote32b0f9cce0="kdollar"]walked into target and picked up a 20 gig, it was exciting!!![/quote32b0f9cce0]
damn, nice, I might have to check that out.
kdollar
29-11-2006 10:07:28
hit up Circuit City today, and got another ps3, thats 2 in 2 days, unfortunately all they got were 20 gigs, but tomorrow ill try to make it 3!!! wish me luck.
zdub08
29-11-2006 14:03:10
[quote2dd1374348="kdollar"]hit up Circuit City today, and got another ps3, thats 2 in 2 days, unfortunately all they got were 20 gigs, but tomorrow ill try to make it 3!!! wish me luck.[/quote2dd1374348]
do you know a place that's supposed to get a shipment in, or are you just feeling lucky? wink
BD2006BD
29-11-2006 15:01:06
Kdollar what time are you going / did you go to get the ps3s? When they first open or when?
michae229
30-11-2006 11:54:28
ALL BEST BUYS GOT SOME I JUST GOT A 60GB FOR 250.00
tylerc
30-11-2006 12:16:10
How'd you get it for $250?
Powerbook
30-11-2006 12:18:14
any places online with it in stock for retail price? Ehh doubt it. (
Gigante
30-11-2006 12:20:05
Why is everone trying to stock up on them? they are more abundant right now than Xbox 360's were last year and Xbox 360's didnt hit huge prices for xmas.
J4320
30-11-2006 12:22:41
[quote35faecd35f="tylerc"]How'd you get it for $250?[/quote35faecd35f]
Buttsecks? shrug
doylnea
30-11-2006 12:23:56
[quotee26b7fe087="J4320"][quotee26b7fe087="tylerc"]How'd you get it for $250?[/quotee26b7fe087]
Buttsecks? shrug[/quotee26b7fe087]
lol - applied a GC or BB $
michae229
30-11-2006 13:53:49
[quote27a364fac4="doylnea"][quote27a364fac4="J4320"][quote27a364fac4="tylerc"]How'd you get it for $250?[/quote27a364fac4]
Buttsecks? shrug[/quote27a364fac4]
lol - applied a GC or BB $[/quote27a364fac4]
yea i was selling my gift card but i used it towards a ps3 instead if prices don't go up ill keep it.
amir89630
30-11-2006 16:51:37
who was that dumbass on this forum who paid like 1400$ for one, and was like "i got such a good deal"
lol.
michae229
30-11-2006 16:53:10
lol
[quote2be38a25e7="amir89630"]who was that dumbass on this forum who paid like 1400$ for one, and was like "i got such a good deal"
lol.[/quote2be38a25e7]
hehe, I don't wanna say or else...
Akademikz
30-11-2006 17:19:39
[quote2e4d031256="kala"][quote2e4d031256="amir89630"]who was that dumbass on this forum who paid like 1400$ for one, and was like "i got such a good deal"
lol.[/quote2e4d031256]
hehe, I don't wanna say or else...[/quote2e4d031256]
Fine, I'll say it.
YourGiftsFree - you got a sweet deal, d00d. roll
YourGiftsFree
30-11-2006 17:24:55
I consider paying less then face value out of your pocket a deal )
tylerc
30-11-2006 17:26:33
Yeah, but if you waited, you could have gotten paid to buy a PS3.
Akademikz
30-11-2006 17:28:55
[quote820826b0d8="tylerc"]Yeah, but if you waited, you could have gotten paid to buy a PS3.[/quote820826b0d8]
He beat me to the punch. I also made enough profit off my 20GB that Friday afternoon to get a 60GB bundle the next day for less than face value too out of my pocket (because of free site money + profit from the 20GB unit) but did I do it? Obviously not. That would just be stupid.
Trying to justify spending $1400 on a PS3 isn't going to work, unless you're stupid, sorry.
YourGiftsFree
30-11-2006 17:37:26
Alright guys, Akademikz once again thinks im stupid. (
I got the 60 GB PS3 off of eBay two weeks ago for $950 CAD, which is roughly $850 USD
OldManWrigley
30-11-2006 18:02:20
i got mine (both of mine) for $599.99 + tax each shrug
I know it's a Sony thread, but thought I'd throw in the fact I got my Wii for $249.99 + tax also shrug
Akademikz
30-11-2006 18:09:37
[quotef79b3b06cf="OldManWrigley"]i got mine (both of mine) for $599.99 + tax each shrug
I know it's a Sony thread, but thought I'd throw in the fact I got my Wii for $249.99 + tax also shrug[/quotef79b3b06cf]
Well aren't you special.
I too got both my PS3 and soon to be Wii (still debating) at retail. Yes, the Wii is guaranteed with no line-up hassles because working at Toys R Us has sweet perks like that when oblivious managers will hold anything for me at my request, gotta love it.
So, should I shell out the chedda for a Wii or will the PS3 and 360 satisfy my gaming desires for now?
OldManWrigley
30-11-2006 18:10:44
The Wii is cool...i think
Akademikz
30-11-2006 18:14:12
[quote3884256280="OldManWrigley"]The Wii is cool...i think[/quote3884256280]
I played Zelda TP and some of the Wii Sports on my brother's Wii and I enjoyed it quite a lot despite only getting a chance to play it for such a short period of time. I'll pick it up and play some more before I make my purchase, but for $280 CAD I don't think I can go wrong really.
I would also go for the Wii. I plan on getting a nice bundle off of eBay into the near year, need to get a nice tv first
petezahut2
01-12-2006 10:01:20
Hey I am thinking about buying a 20gb PS3 off of eBay. I want to buy an HDTV soon to get the full PS3 effect. What is this stuff I hear about the 1080i messing up on PS3's? Should I not buy right now if the first shipment is messed up? Someone please explain that situation.
BD2006BD
01-12-2006 11:52:46
The longer you wait, the cheaper you can get it. I would wait and buy a 60GB. You are already spending $500 on a 20gb, why not spend another $100 to get the best one?
tylerc
01-12-2006 12:25:07
Wait another 4-5 months and get it for retail.
michae229
01-12-2006 13:09:06
[quotef3de46b858="petezahut2"]Hey I am thinking about buying a 20gb PS3 off of eBay. I want to buy an HDTV soon to get the full PS3 effect. What is this stuff I hear about the 1080i messing up on PS3's? Should I not buy right now if the first shipment is messed up? Someone please explain that situation.[/quotef3de46b858]
thats only old HD tv's
dmorris68
01-12-2006 13:51:50
[quote4457aca1e7="petezahut2"]Hey I am thinking about buying a 20gb PS3 off of eBay. I want to buy an HDTV soon to get the full PS3 effect. What is this stuff I hear about the 1080i messing up on PS3's? Should I not buy right now if the first shipment is messed up? Someone please explain that situation.[/quote4457aca1e7]
Some older rear-projection CRT HDTV's do not support 720p, only 480p and 1080i. PS3 will not upscale 720p encoded games to 1080i, instead it will downscale to 480p. So there's currently no way to play games at 1080i on those TV's unless the games are encoded at 1080i.
It shouldn't be an issue with a new HDTV. Most, if not all, modern RPCRT's support 720p. All plasma/LCD/LCoS based HDTV displays support 720p.
petezahut2
01-12-2006 14:53:59
[quote9e6aba5a28="BD2006BD"]The longer you wait, the cheaper you can get it. I would wait and buy a 60GB. You are already spending $500 on a 20gb, why not spend another $100 to get the best one?[/quote9e6aba5a28]
I've been checking, and so many people are selling their PS3's on eBay now that the prices are way down. The way I see it, why wouldn't you buy the cheaper version. I am personally not going to use WiFi. And wouldn't 20gigs be enough to hold a crapload of stuff. I'm not looking to download movies or music or anything either.
afro_wolff
01-12-2006 16:45:55
AHHH...I know i shoulda sold my 60G a DAMN long time ago...Someone buy it off me!
michae229
01-12-2006 21:44:46
anyone played motor storm demo its a great demo i think graphically its up there with gears of war
double_d
02-12-2006 14:48:28
Any chance of the PS3 prices on eBay going back up as we approach Christmas? What do you guys think?
x323smostwantedx
02-12-2006 14:50:03
[quote9cab82ad5b="double_d"]Any chance of the PS3 prices on eBay going back up as we approach Christmas? What do you guys think?[/quote9cab82ad5b]
I doubt it since a lot of people are thinking the same way and the market will be flooded with ps3's just like after launch and the prices wont be so high. I still have mine (
JKirk
02-12-2006 15:02:44
[quote4955178043="afro_wolff"]AHHH...I know i shoulda sold my 60G a DAMN long time ago...Someone buy it off me![/quote4955178043]
My offer is $1400.
I think it depends where you live as well. Like I noticed auctions in my area (Toronto) are a bit higher, and I'm hoping the same happens with my PS3. I am going to be selling my 30 GB Ipod Video with it as well, so hopefully the drives up the bids a bit more. I've also seen some good techniques of advertising in some peoples auctions, so I will be using them. As for feedback, seems like people don't give a damn that much because I've seen some with very high TR with shitty final bids. I'm hoping that doesn't happen to me with my 400+ feedback.
double_d
02-12-2006 15:05:47
[quotec3f19ff262="x323smostwantedx"][quotec3f19ff262="double_d"]Any chance of the PS3 prices on eBay going back up as we approach Christmas? What do you guys think?[/quotec3f19ff262]
I doubt it since a lot of people are thinking the same way and the market will be flooded with ps3's just like after launch and the prices wont be so high. I still have mine ([/quotec3f19ff262]
I got a 20gb at launch and it's just chillin' in my bedroom unopened. If eBay prices don't go back up, I may just take it back to Wal-Mart. Then blow $550 on the fam for Xmas.
[quote2e0b471a5e="JKirk"][quote2e0b471a5e="afro_wolff"]AHHH...I know i shoulda sold my 60G a DAMN long time ago...Someone buy it off me![/quote2e0b471a5e]
My offer is $1400.[/quote2e0b471a5e]
Screw afro wolf, take mines! Comes with a NHL 2007 and might even toss in that new 30 GB Ipod Video D
JKirk
02-12-2006 15:58:32
LOL, guys, I said $1400 because we were talking about how stupid it was of YGF to buy one for $1400. Why would I offer that much shortly after everyone had mentioned how stupid it was of him to buy it for that much? lol
[quoteb9904874f7="JKirk"]LOL, guys, I said $1400 because we were talking about how stupid it was of YGF to buy one for $1400. Why would I offer that much shortly after everyone had mentioned how stupid it was of him to buy it for that much? lol[/quoteb9904874f7]
I always thought you were crazy thats why lol
x323smostwantedx
03-12-2006 00:28:54
Okay, so after seeing these ebay prices I just said "fuck that" so I opened my ps3 and im playing it right now. This thing is fucken sweet, im playing resistance btw. I dont have a HD tv but im planning on getting one from ideal, but imma take it to my girls house for xmas and I wanted to buy a cable. Will this cable work?
http//www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10231&cs_id=1023104&p_id=2404&seq=1&format=2&style=
thanks
michae229
03-12-2006 11:25:50
[quotea7203f8452="x323smostwantedx"]Okay, so after seeing these ebay prices I just said "fuck that" so I opened my ps3 and im playing it right now. This thing is fucken sweet, im playing resistance btw. I dont have a HD tv but im planning on getting one from ideal, but imma take it to my girls house for xmas and I wanted to buy a cable. Will this cable work?
http//www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10231&cs_id=1023104&p_id=2404&seq=1&format=2&style=
thanks[/quotea7203f8452]
YES SIR!!!!
Akademikz
03-12-2006 11:26:49
I <3 my PS3. Resistance and Ridge Racer 7 kick ass.
My Toys R' Us is being gay and holding stock on me. I told them I want a Wii and for once my manager gave me a no.. tsk, tsk.
michae229
03-12-2006 11:27:50
[quote2cfc0f0c4c="Akademikz"]I <3 my PS3. Resistance and Ridge Racer 7 kick ass.
My Toys R' Us is being gay and holding stock on me. I told them I want a Wii and for once my manager gave me a no.. tsk, tsk.[/quote2cfc0f0c4c]
you like it or hate it?
Akademikz
03-12-2006 11:31:08
[quotec04557e5de="michae229"][quotec04557e5de="Akademikz"]I <3 my PS3. Resistance and Ridge Racer 7 kick ass.
My Toys R' Us is being gay and holding stock on me. I told them I want a Wii and for once my manager gave me a no.. tsk, tsk.[/quotec04557e5de]
you like it or hate it?[/quotec04557e5de]
I love it, big time. Honestly, right now loyal Microsoft and Xbox fanboys are running around saying "oh, look.. the graphics are the same" but these are launch titles, and the hardware is very new to developers. In time, the PS3 is going to fly ahead of Xbox 360 in terms of graphics and sheer power, and that's a fact. Right now I'm quite pleased with both Resistance and Ridge Racer and I've heard some average things about Genji, so I might give that a try if I decide to get it some time in the near future.
One more system to go and I'll have all three. ) Gotta love variety.
Daggoth
03-12-2006 12:01:42
This is the way I see it. PS3 is for hard-core graphics. Wii is for a really good content plus variety (backwards compatibility). And the 360 is just in between those two.
michae229
03-12-2006 12:20:24
[quote5531416b5c="Akademikz"][quote5531416b5c="michae229"][quote5531416b5c="Akademikz"]I <3 my PS3. Resistance and Ridge Racer 7 kick ass.
My Toys R' Us is being gay and holding stock on me. I told them I want a Wii and for once my manager gave me a no.. tsk, tsk.[/quote5531416b5c]
you like it or hate it?[/quote5531416b5c]
I love it, big time. Honestly, right now loyal Microsoft and Xbox fanboys are running around saying "oh, look.. the graphics are the same" but these are launch titles, and the hardware is very new to developers. In time, the PS3 is going to fly ahead of Xbox 360 in terms of graphics and sheer power, and that's a fact. Right now I'm quite pleased with both Resistance and Ridge Racer and I've heard some average things about Genji, so I might give that a try if I decide to get it some time in the near future.
One more system to go and I'll have all three. ) Gotta love variety.[/quote5531416b5c]
download motor storm you will be very pleased
[quote5531416b5c="Daggoth"]This is the way I see it. PS3 is for hard-core graphics. Wii is for a really good content plus variety (backwards compatibility). And the 360 is just in between those two.[/quote5531416b5c]
i don't see how the xbox 360 is between them
double_d
03-12-2006 12:25:54
I love the 360 and especially love the Xbox Live community. The Playstation Online for PS2 is lame compared to Live. How is the online community for PS3?
michae229
03-12-2006 12:46:24
[quotee320c8b011="double_d"]I love the 360 and especially love the Xbox Live community. The Playstation Online for PS2 is lame compared to Live. How is the online community for PS3?[/quotee320c8b011]
its not as good but i rather connect to players free than to be blasted with content that i cant even use cash to buy. if the content there was able to take cash then points it would be worth it im not interested in going threw a middle man.
x323smostwantedx
03-12-2006 14:25:51
anybody wanna play resistance? hit me up xMostWantedx
Akademikz
03-12-2006 15:16:23
I just got done downloading and playing the MotorStorm demo that is on the Playstation store.. and WOW. The game looks and plays flawlessly and definetly on my list of games to get when it releases. It seems like one of those games you can just pick up and play when you're bored, and it's nice to have a few of those games.
I'm really liking the look of the Playstation store and the ease of use. Of course, the online service I have many bouts with; mainly because I've been spoiled with Xbox Live for 4 or so years now. In time, as Sony releases upgrades for their online service I'm sure it's going to improve a great deal and it's free so I can't really complain (although I would pay a premium for a better service).
Can't wait for some of the exclusives to come out this March, if they don't get pushed back, again.
tylerc
03-12-2006 15:20:08
I'd rather pay less than $1/week for the great XBOX Live community than have a free, crappy PS3 online community.
Akademikz
03-12-2006 15:20:46
[quotef6cd28a515="Daggoth"]This is the way I see it. PS3 is for hard-core graphics. Wii is for a really good content plus variety (backwards compatibility). And the 360 is just in between those two.[/quotef6cd28a515]
I can partially agree with this statement because it holds [bf6cd28a515]some[/bf6cd28a515] truth. The PS3 also has a great variety and has the ability to play most of the PS2 titles, much like the Wii in playing GameCube games. And we all know that the PS2 had far better titles than the GameCube - so that's a plus.
Also, personally I think Sony brings much better titles and exclusives to the table than Nintendo but that's usually a matter of opinion and what style of games you like - but both have a great selection of content.
About the 360 being in between them... well, I think that the 360 is more for an online gamer who likes games with a mature rating and shooters; Xbox has lots of those. For years now I've been a hardcore FPS player and that's why XBox and XBox 360 have easily been my home, but if you want variety I suppose you're right about going with either the Wii or PS3.
It's hard to judge right now because the Wii and PS3 are so early in their life that not many exclusives or tons of content is readily available. Hopefully by March 07 we'll see the real goodies start rolling out and then people can start drawing their own educated conclusions.
zdub08
03-12-2006 15:35:44
[quote5beb43ffa2="tylerc"]I'd rather pay less than $1/week for the great XBOX Live community than have a free, crappy PS3 online community.[/quote5beb43ffa2]
Why is it crappy? Doesn't it offer demos and allow you to download older games?
double_d
03-12-2006 15:49:35
[quote789b2058cd="Akademikz"]Can't wait for some of the exclusives to come out this March, if they don't get pushed back, again.[/quote789b2058cd]
The game I'm looking forward to is Army of Two. I believe that's a PS3 exclusive. Last release date that I saw was April 2007.
[quote789b2058cd="tylerc"]I'd rather pay less than $1/week for the great XBOX Live community than have a free, crappy PS3 online community.[/quote789b2058cd]
QFT.
Killer722
03-12-2006 18:35:05
[quote158db49b35="zdub08"][quote158db49b35="tylerc"]I'd rather pay less than $1/week for the great XBOX Live community than have a free, crappy PS3 online community.[/quote158db49b35]
Why is it crappy? Doesn't it offer demos and allow you to download older games?[/quote158db49b35]
It's not crappy at all. They're equal in quality.
csurge
04-12-2006 06:33:35
[quote0e69890c90="double_d"][quote0e69890c90="Akademikz"]Can't wait for some of the exclusives to come out this March, if they don't get pushed back, again.[/quote0e69890c90]
The game I'm looking forward to is Army of Two. I believe that's a PS3 exclusive. Last release date that I saw was April 2007.
[quote0e69890c90="tylerc"]I'd rather pay less than $1/week for the great XBOX Live community than have a free, crappy PS3 online community.[/quote0e69890c90]
QFT.[/quote0e69890c90]
HELL YES!
Army of Two looks freaking amazing and you're right, it is a PS3 exclusive cry But exclusivity means cash out of Sony's pockets so it might not be long until the 360 gets it own version.
OldManWrigley
06-12-2006 20:54:17
Yeah so I was just looking on eBay, and prices suck..
2 20gb systems, 1 60gb system, 6 games, 5 movies, didnt' even get on bid at a starting price of $3,500. BIN for $5,300 and he'd include an extra 60gb system....which obvioulsy nobody did BIN......[=http//cgi.ebay.com/LOT-OF-4-PLAYSTATION-3-BUNDLE-FREE-SYSTEM-W-BUY-IT-NO_W0QQitemZ150067094380QQihZ005QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem]2 20gb systems, 1 60gb system, 6 games, 5 movies, didnt' even get on bid at a starting price of $3,500. BIN for $5,300 and he'd include an extra 60gb system....which obvioulsy nobody did BIN......
Shit.
hehehhehe
06-12-2006 21:10:19
[quotedddfafa609="csurge"]HELL YES!
Army of Two looks freaking amazing and you're right, it is a PS3 exclusive cry But exclusivity means cash out of Sony's pockets so it might not be long until the 360 gets it own version.[/quotedddfafa609]
It does look good but it's not a PS3 exclusive.
JKirk
10-12-2006 16:33:24
Well, PS3's are now going for $750 on eBay, fellas.
tylerc
10-12-2006 16:37:18
Wii is a better bet for reselling, they are going for over $400 for the system alone.
wow
http//cgi.ebay.com/Sony-PlayStation-3-PS3-Game-console-NEW-SEALED-60GB_W0QQitemZ320057626273QQihZ011QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
only $780 shipped. I paid $700 for mine from SS, got it in hand a few days after launch. If I would have sold it then, I could profit well over $500. Now I'm acutally losing money. Shipping would cost me around $40, ebay fee at $30, and probably around the same from paypal. Same for the elmo I got back in Nov.
Thanks to the ppl here and at slickdeals for convincing me that they'll go for a hack more come christmas time. x
JKirk
10-12-2006 16:56:01
[quoteee20e139bc="GCY"]wow
Thanks to the ppl here and at slickdeals for convincing me that they'll go for a hack more come christmas time. x[/quoteee20e139bc]
Well, it's not officially the Christmas rush yet. I would say in like a week, it will go up but I'm not saying how much.
[quote067bb5e9a4="JKirk"][quote067bb5e9a4="GCY"]wow
Thanks to the ppl here and at slickdeals for convincing me that they'll go for a hack more come christmas time. x[/quote067bb5e9a4]
Well, it's not officially the Christmas rush yet. I would say in like a week, it will go up but I'm not saying how much.[/quote067bb5e9a4]
I hope so. I'll list it tonight so it'll end next sunday
OldManWrigley
10-12-2006 17:52:40
I"m listing two of mine on Tuesday with a 7 day auction.....
Serious about the TMX, going for $45 - such bullshit!
When I got my two, they were selling for $80...but of course everyone said they'd be $150 around christmas.....
!
[quote71b2e5db39="OldManWrigley"]I"m listing two of mine on Tuesday with a 7 day auction.....
Serious about the TMX, going for $45 - such bullshit!
When I got my two, they were selling for $80...but of course everyone said they'd be $150 around christmas.....
![/quote71b2e5db39]
The Elmos were selling for $120 shipped when I got mine.(around a month ago)
ppl were saying they're go for around $200 come christmas and ps3 for 2000+
evil evil evil
are u sure tuesday isn't a bit late?
OldManWrigley
10-12-2006 19:34:19
One week auction starting ---Tomorrow
J4320
16-12-2006 15:55:48
http//www.noooz.com/archives/2006/1...solid_4_c.html
lawl
x323smostwantedx
16-12-2006 16:19:15
[quote208c252b84="J4320"]http//www.noooz.com/archives/2006/1...solid_4_c.html
lawl[/quote208c252b84]
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The requested URL /archives/2006/1...solid_4_c.html was not found on this server.
J4320
16-12-2006 16:49:48
My bad -
http//www.noooz.com/archives/2006/12/exclusive_metal_gear_solid_4_c.html
;)
Akademikz
17-12-2006 10:25:04
My employer sucks and didn't give me a Wii without lining up because we had people there since like 3-4pm the day before. Usually they hold a tiny bit of stock for us, but no not this time. (
J4320
18-12-2006 13:00:49
http//www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=152210&skip=yes
x323smostwantedx
18-12-2006 13:02:01
Wooohooo
Killer722
18-12-2006 13:09:43
Damn right son.
wow the price for the PS3 are dropping like crazy. I thought and many of u do as well that around this time prices should start increasing but its really the opposite!! Ps3 are going for around $700 shipped. Dropped $100 since last week.(well it pretty much various from auction to auction but its been pretty consistent)
Now I'm strongly considering keeping the damn thing for myself. Should I or shouldn't I? I really want a HD DVD player for my 50" plasma and the PS3 is probably the cheapest blu-ray available right now. I still would rather prefer a wii though.
If any1 that has one right now, is it worth the money??
x323smostwantedx
18-12-2006 23:09:34
I was gonna sell mine since the time I bought it, and I was gonna sell it around this time but a couple of weeks ago I decided to keep it. Its very addicting, I've been playing resistance like all day. I say you just keep it and enjoy it. I don't regret it, so I don't think u will.
hehehhehe
18-12-2006 23:14:37
Yeah, I'm a bit surprised how low and stable the ebay prices have been. I could've bought one easily at Toys r us with the wii but the selling prices already seemed low so I didn't bother.
I'd say keep it, because after you count in shipping and fees, you might make close to nothing or even lose money.
If I sell mine, I'm definitely losing money considering I paid around $700(tax and overnight shipping from ss.com)
I'll lose around $50-80 with $40 for shipping, around $50 for paypal and ebay fees.
I'll keep it around till Jan. and see how the prices are.
Akademikz
19-12-2006 11:29:52
[quotefdf1fa33e8="GCY"]If I sell mine, I'm definitely losing money considering I paid around $700(tax and overnight shipping from ss.com)
I'll lose around $50-80 with $40 for shipping, around $50 for paypal and ebay fees.
I'll keep it around till Jan. and see how the prices are.[/quotefdf1fa33e8]
Until around January? That's just dumb. The prices are low now because Sony is pumping out shipments like crazy. I've had several opportunities to buy PS3's without having to line up at various retailers (WalMart, Toys R Us, Zellers) and haven't done so because there is no more resale value. They are going on Craigslist for retail cost. The Wii is the seller now and it's impossible to get one of those because the majority of Nintendo's supply was used for worldwide shipments instead of North America. Scalpers are lining up all around the country. I can't wait until Nintendo pumps out [bfdf1fa33e8]TONS[/bfdf1fa33e8] this week and all those suckers who lined up for 15+ hours won't get anything out of reselling. Serves them right.
Killer722
19-12-2006 11:35:14
x323smostwantedx Add me (LiNk39). I'm probably the best online player right now so yeah you'll see ;) I need more friends instead of the random ones I get while owning nublettes.
OldManWrigley
19-12-2006 12:48:27
[quotebb8f42039a="Akademikz"][quotebb8f42039a="GCY"]If I sell mine, I'm definitely losing money considering I paid around $700(tax and overnight shipping from ss.com)
I'll lose around $50-80 with $40 for shipping, around $50 for paypal and ebay fees.
I'll keep it around till Jan. and see how the prices are.[/quotebb8f42039a]
Until around January? That's just dumb. The prices are low now because Sony is pumping out shipments like crazy. I've had several opportunities to buy PS3's without having to line up at various retailers (WalMart, Toys R Us, Zellers) and haven't done so because there is no more resale value. They are going on Craigslist for retail cost. The Wii is the seller now and it's impossible to get one of those because the majority of Nintendo's supply was used for worldwide shipments instead of North America. Scalpers are lining up all around the country. I can't wait until Nintendo pumps out [bbb8f42039a]TONS[/bbb8f42039a] this week and [bbb8f42039a]all those suckers who lined up for 15+ hours won't get anything out of reselling[/bbb8f42039a]. Serves them right.[/quotebb8f42039a]
I waited 9 hours outside Target (Got there 11PM, 12/16) and my Wii ends in about 18 hours, and it's already $100+ over what I paid......
So that won't happen....
Kthnxbye
OH ANOTHER THING, I'm sick of you reseller haters. Do you realize that without us, it'd be far worse then it is? I mean I was 8th in line at Target, right, and the 15th person got there by 1AM. There were 32 people in line at 7AM when the tickets were handed out. Just say that me and three others in the top 15 were resellers, and every single person in the last 17 were there to get it for their kids.....Get it? There would be resellers no matter what, and imagine if there weren't so many? Wii's on eBay would be going for $1,000+ because there'd be about only 1,000 on eBay before Christmas. Same thing with PS3. So stop hating.
BoYgAB90
19-12-2006 12:52:11
yea wii prices went up on ebay lately, luckily i didnt sell it before
fawker
19-12-2006 12:52:52
I sold my wii the week it came out for $430...I did include madden however but it saved me money on the other one I bought and kept
zdub08
19-12-2006 13:20:00
[quote6810db7172="OldManWrigley"][quote6810db7172="Akademikz"][quote6810db7172="GCY"]If I sell mine, I'm definitely losing money considering I paid around $700(tax and overnight shipping from ss.com)
I'll lose around $50-80 with $40 for shipping, around $50 for paypal and ebay fees.
I'll keep it around till Jan. and see how the prices are.[/quote6810db7172]
Until around January? That's just dumb. The prices are low now because Sony is pumping out shipments like crazy. I've had several opportunities to buy PS3's without having to line up at various retailers (WalMart, Toys R Us, Zellers) and haven't done so because there is no more resale value. They are going on Craigslist for retail cost. The Wii is the seller now and it's impossible to get one of those because the majority of Nintendo's supply was used for worldwide shipments instead of North America. Scalpers are lining up all around the country. I can't wait until Nintendo pumps out [b6810db7172]TONS[/b6810db7172] this week and [b6810db7172]all those suckers who lined up for 15+ hours won't get anything out of reselling[/b6810db7172]. Serves them right.[/quote6810db7172]
I waited 9 hours outside Target (Got there 11PM, 12/16) and my Wii ends in about 18 hours, and it's already $100+ over what I paid......
So that won't happen....
Kthnxbye
OH ANOTHER THING, I'm sick of you reseller haters. Do you realize that without us, it'd be far worse then it is? I mean I was 8th in line at Target, right, and the 15th person got there by 1AM. There were 32 people in line at 7AM when the tickets were handed out. Just say that me and three others in the top 15 were resellers, and every single person in the last 17 were there to get it for their kids.....Get it? There would be resellers no matter what, and imagine if there weren't so many? Wii's on eBay would be going for $1,000+ because there'd be about only 1,000 on eBay before Christmas. Same thing with PS3. So stop hating.[/quote6810db7172]
i'm not sure your reselling logic makes any sense.. at all
[quotecbf1b86adf="Akademikz"][quotecbf1b86adf="GCY"]If I sell mine, I'm definitely losing money considering I paid around $700(tax and overnight shipping from ss.com)
I'll lose around $50-80 with $40 for shipping, around $50 for paypal and ebay fees.
I'll keep it around till Jan. and see how the prices are.[/quotecbf1b86adf]
Until around January? That's just dumb. The prices are low now because Sony is pumping out shipments like crazy. I've had several opportunities to buy PS3's without having to line up at various retailers (WalMart, Toys R Us, Zellers) and haven't done so because there is no more resale value. They are going on Craigslist for retail cost. The Wii is the seller now and it's impossible to get one of those because the majority of Nintendo's supply was used for worldwide shipments instead of North America. Scalpers are lining up all around the country. I can't wait until Nintendo pumps out [bcbf1b86adf]TONS[/bcbf1b86adf] this week and all those suckers who lined up for 15+ hours won't get anything out of reselling. Serves them right.[/quotecbf1b86adf]
well from what I read, ppl are saying sony won't release PS3 till March or April. There are small shipments to retailers here and there but the major shipment won't come till then. Thats just what I read, I don't know any truth to it. And besides Jan. is right around the corner, its not like its 2 months from now. Also, another reason prices are so low right now is that ppl actually thought right around this time prices will go up like crazy. Many ppl are listing them right around this time causing yet another shit load of supplies on ebay.
Akademikz
19-12-2006 16:54:37
[quote80f611a7f2="GCY"][quote80f611a7f2="Akademikz"][quote80f611a7f2="GCY"]If I sell mine, I'm definitely losing money considering I paid around $700(tax and overnight shipping from ss.com)
I'll lose around $50-80 with $40 for shipping, around $50 for paypal and ebay fees.
I'll keep it around till Jan. and see how the prices are.[/quote80f611a7f2]
Until around January? That's just dumb. The prices are low now because Sony is pumping out shipments like crazy. I've had several opportunities to buy PS3's without having to line up at various retailers (WalMart, Toys R Us, Zellers) and haven't done so because there is no more resale value. They are going on Craigslist for retail cost. The Wii is the seller now and it's impossible to get one of those because the majority of Nintendo's supply was used for worldwide shipments instead of North America. Scalpers are lining up all around the country. I can't wait until Nintendo pumps out [b80f611a7f2]TONS[/b80f611a7f2] this week and all those suckers who lined up for 15+ hours won't get anything out of reselling. Serves them right.[/quote80f611a7f2]
well from what I read, ppl are saying sony won't release PS3 till March or April. There are small shipments to retailers here and there but the major shipment won't come till then. Thats just what I read, I don't know any truth to it. And besides Jan. is right around the corner, its not like its 2 months from now. Also, another reason prices are so low right now is that ppl actually thought right around this time prices will go up like crazy. Many ppl are listing them right around this time causing yet another shit load of supplies on ebay.[/quote80f611a7f2]
To clarify the misconception you are having - there will now be a plentiful and steady supply of PS3's to North America from now onward. A Sony representative was in at my work a few days ago and told us that all the manufacturing issues had been resolved and units are being pumped out all over the place. For example, we had well over 70 pre-orders and reserves and were still able to fulfill all of those and still have units left over. We had a shipment of PS3's last week (28-30 60GB units) and they didn't even sell out until the next day, and we still have a few left just not on the floor so they aren't selling, of course. As I mentioned earlier, I've had several opportunities to buy them at retail with no line-ups and stuff, so I'm sure people are experiencing similar things and that's why prices are leveled off now. There may be a tiny hike before Christmas from last minute parents and stuff, but not much more than that. Sell it while you still can for even a small profit or better yet; keep it.
Hate for resellers? Maybe when I made the post I was a bit frustrated because I didn't score a Wii at work as I thought I would, but I agree with some of your statement. Personally, I sold a 20GB and a game that was $700 for $1400 - it's basic supply and demand. If you or I were unable to meet the demand of people then some other scalper would have; it's quite simple. I'm just a little grumpy I couldn't get a Wii. I do find it kind of entertaining though that some people lined up for multiple days with the notion that they could sell their unit for "easily $5k" and now are struggling to sell it for a bit over retail. Bearing the weather and wasting more than 12 hours in a line up is not worth $100 to me, thus I find it hilarious that most of these resellers now have done that.
OldManWrigley
19-12-2006 19:07:22
I waited 36 hours, and paid someone an assload of money to wait with me. While at Target, I hacked into the Red Inn wi-fi and checked eBay, all PS3's were selling $2,500+. How was anyone to know that I listed it the day I got it on a 3 day auction and it ended at $1,000?
Shitty, but shit happens I guess.
The Wii's have saved me though, making about $500-$600 on those.
Akademikz
19-12-2006 20:46:01
Well, that's why when listing on eBay you should have set a Buy it Now price of the average going rate within those first few hours, or even the first day of like somewhere in the $1.8k - $2.4k range and you would have be sitting on a lot of profit right now. The issue with a lot of people was and avoiding a buy it now from I had heard first hand was just people being greedy and trying to get more and more, and look what happened.
That's good that the Wii's are saving you now because waiting 36 hours and making nothing would have sucked, hard.
OldManWrigley
19-12-2006 21:01:52
Big time, although it wasn't to bad, I did get to miss a day and a half of school.......
Yup, I had my buddy list the PS3's while I went to school, and the idiot put BIN at $5,000. Kicking myself if I just made it like $1,650 a peice, I'd be sitting on about $1,250 profit right now, instead I'm actually looking at a loss because of the huge amount I paid the kid to wait with me....
Oh well...I have them both ending in about 14 hours or so, both 3 day auctions, and they both have only 1 bid and 1 watcher haha.
A bunch of ppl did got their PS3 on launch day and started listing them ebay right now. That def. suck real bad. I was one of the few lucky ppl that was able to purchase one from sonystyle.com that evening/morning. If I would have listed it then(the week following the launch), I would have profited around $500 but being too greedy bite me in the fucking ass!!
btw...prices on ebay are getting worst.
no one even bought this for $675 with free overnight shock
http//cgi.ebay.com/Sony-PlayStation-3-60GB-PS3-PREMIUM-IN-HAND-NOW-no-wait_W0QQitemZ150072728986QQihZ005QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Akademikz
20-12-2006 13:45:43
Greed > GCY.
OMW, how much did you pay him to wait with you?
double_d
21-12-2006 12:58:30
A coworker of mine just bought 2 PS3's over the weekend. His plan is to keep one and sell the other. He's telling people that he should be able to make around $1100 off of the one he's selling. Good luck.
Wolfeman
21-12-2006 13:04:05
This happened with the 360 too. By the week before Christmas they weren't selling for much over retail. The people that made the most were the people that sold it the day of release...
J4320
22-12-2006 11:11:30
http//cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110069449157
lol