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LunaticPuma
12-21-2006, 02:03 PM
Those of you waiting for 12/22 to camp TRU for a Wii should call or go straight to your local TRU now!

I just got back while going out to pick up Viva Pinata from BB and decided to stop by and scope out the TRU situation for tomorrow. They were selling them right when I got there. The guy wouldn't say how many he had, only that they would sell out by the end of the day! They are not holding shipments for tomorrow. Go now!

8-bit-ghost
12-21-2006, 02:09 PM
I got mine at the Lima, Ohio Toys R Us...i was 21 of 22....22 sold a few minutes after i got there...

reibeatall
12-21-2006, 02:10 PM
Is this YMMV or company wide?

LunaticPuma
12-21-2006, 02:13 PM
My guess is YMMV depending on shipping. I have no idea where TRU distrubtion centers are located.

Vergeofinsanity
12-21-2006, 02:22 PM
Great, I knew I should have checked this morning b4 work.

plastikpyro
12-21-2006, 02:27 PM
can anyone in Socal confirm this? I about to leave work to go see if this is true.

WarlordFDC
12-21-2006, 02:31 PM
Bloomington, MN had some, but sold out.

Guess I wait till after xmas...

pilferk
12-21-2006, 02:32 PM
From the reports coming in....It's company wide.

FFMooglestar
12-21-2006, 02:33 PM
can anyone in Socal confirm this? I about to leave work to go see if this is true.

I can more or less confirm that SoCal stores will get and sell them today. However it is just a matter of when.

http://www7.toysrus.com/Investor/pr/121806.html

From the sounds of it, it looks like the delivery trucks are getting Wii's to TRU's today and they are selling them as soon as they get them. You just gotta know what time your local TRU is getting a visit from the trucks.

lorddct
12-21-2006, 02:36 PM
Can anyone in Nor Cal confirm this? Also did you see if they got any PS3's?

LunaticPuma
12-21-2006, 02:41 PM
My TRU had PS3's too, but I don't know what kind since I wasn't interested. They were holding everything in the back so you had to ask the clerks.

JediBaja
12-21-2006, 02:48 PM
can anyone in Socal confirm this? I about to leave work to go see if this is true.

Confirmed in at my TRU.

plastikpyro
12-21-2006, 03:07 PM
which location Jedi? thanx

meanbean
12-21-2006, 03:09 PM
Scored One!!!! Thanks for the heads up LunaticPuma. :applause:

JediBaja
12-21-2006, 03:11 PM
which location Jedi? thanx

Mission Viejo.

My mom was able to get one to give to her brother. Don't know how many more they have left, so you beter leave now.

kiyoshi67
12-21-2006, 03:14 PM
Confirmed in Pleasant Hill, CA. Picked up the last one today (of 20 or so), but the employee expected at least one or two more cases for tomorrow morning.

And FYI- this TRU wouldn't confirm them in stock over the phone. In-store only, so it may be worthwhile to actually go in to check.

Chitown021
12-21-2006, 03:16 PM
Damn I checked with the TRU in Overland Park KS this morning at 11:00AM and nothing. I bet they probably got the units in shortly after I was there!

plastikpyro
12-21-2006, 03:16 PM
sh!t Mission Viejo is the one I'm going to. I'm OUT! Thanks!!!

cognitive77
12-21-2006, 03:31 PM
Me and my buddy just picked up one each!

pumbaa
12-21-2006, 03:32 PM
Nothing in Hialeah, FL. But if anyone in the South Florida area bags one, please let me know!

boozi
12-21-2006, 03:35 PM
Alright. TRU in Rockville, MD doesn't have any in stock today, but will have 'em tomorrow. Funny thing is that I ran to someone I know from highschool. We talked and he told that he'll probably be able to save me one, so hopefully, I'll be able to have some wii action tomorrow ^^

xnonfactor
12-21-2006, 03:47 PM
Just picked up one and Zelda at Dothan, AL.....

Thanks OP!!!!

foolthrottle
12-21-2006, 03:48 PM
I just got a report that the TRU in Dedham, MA sold out of their shipment today in 20 minutes.

ryanbph
12-21-2006, 03:59 PM
I was just at the swansea, MA toys r us and landed one. They weren't selling them in bundles. North Dartmouth, MA hadn't gotten them yet. The swansea one didn't have any signs/coupons for pick up saying they had them. I just waited in line for it. They had sold 6 of them in about 2 hours, and said they had a bunch left.

asianxcore
12-21-2006, 04:11 PM
Just to clear things up, all TRU's should/would be getting shipments of Wii the week of December 18th (this week)

Nowhere in the TRU press release does it say that TRU's will be getting Wii's December 22nd. It only mentions that TRU's nationwide will be open until midnight December 22nd/23rd, which isn't true because that decision is chosen by the district.

Our TRU got in 36 Wii's Sunday/Monday, so regardless of when they come, some TRU's might get their Wii's anytime this week. Don't hold your breath for Friday.

TheEvilMonkey
12-21-2006, 04:23 PM
You dedicated CAG'ers never fail me :D

I saw this post and was headed into town anyway... so I decided to stop by Toy's R Us and ask 'em if they'd be getting anymore tomorrow. So I went up to the cashier, said "do you have any Wii's?" She shook her head, and I asked her when she thought they might be getting some in. She says to me, and I kid you not: "He (she points at the guy near to us) just has to go get them from the back." My jaw dropped, and I was totally confused. But sure enough, I walked out of Toy's R Us at about 1:45 with a brand new Wii.

I waited for 4 hours in the cold at Circuit City and was 11th on line only to find out they had six- I walked into Toys R' Us in the middle of the day and walked out with a Wii. So before I go and play my shiny new console, I just want to tell you guys, YOU ROCK. This is the best fucking site ever.

Indonesia
12-21-2006, 04:29 PM
time to camp out again?

irishsoccermbw
12-21-2006, 04:47 PM
Just got my dad a wii, his first game console ever. He played Trauma Center at my dorm before i came back from college and told my mom thats what he wanted for christmas. I ran out and got the second to last one...thanks OP and thanks everyone else yall helped me get a very skilled real life surgeon hooked on a video game lol.

plastikpyro
12-21-2006, 04:49 PM
Mission Viejo was out...damn

battleroyal33
12-21-2006, 04:51 PM
TRU at Regency here in Jacksonville, FL had them but I was too late to score one.

soyverde
12-21-2006, 04:55 PM
Sterling, VA store had 21 but they're all gone now. Thanks for the heads-up, OP, wish I saw it earlier.

lordopus99
12-21-2006, 04:57 PM
I am not even trying. The Tuesday I went for Final Fantasy 3 my toys r us was such a zoo. If mine even got some, they would be gone before I can even get to the front of the line in R Zone.

hack
12-21-2006, 05:12 PM
The Toys R Us here in Hawaii got a shipment in yesterday and sold out of all of them immediately.

I was going to camp out again if they were all coming in on the 22nd... but nevermind...

Anyone heard if any stores are getting shipments in before Christmas?

RubilacEx
12-21-2006, 05:22 PM
I called. They'd sold out ten minutes before. Fuck!

Chitown021
12-21-2006, 05:28 PM
I've heard a few people say their B&M TRU stores didn't get the Wii's and won;t until tomorrow. Anyone visit any of the Kansas City Missouri TRU stores today? I stopped at the store in Overland Park KS this morning (11:00AM) and they had nothing. I'm wondering if they got them today and sold out or if I have a shot getting them tomorrow?

Chitown021
12-21-2006, 05:37 PM
I called the Kansas City MO store this afternoon. They said they didn't get any today and coudn't confirm or deny the rumor they would have some in the morning.

screwkick
12-21-2006, 05:43 PM
Charlotte, NC - across from Carolina Place Mall...sold out in 10 minutes.:cry:

Erving
12-21-2006, 06:10 PM
Thanks Lunatic. I got one. No forced bundles though. Was anyone really forced to buy a bundle??

Southberm
12-21-2006, 06:38 PM
so if any of the TRU's got them in last sunday but not today, does that mean that there is still a chance that they could restock by the weekend (tomorrow)

ryanbph
12-21-2006, 06:44 PM
i would imagine there is a good chance...and my toys r us i just got mine at, didn't even try to force a bundle. They just brought the system from the back out.

tcwong
12-21-2006, 07:31 PM
No deal in South Austin, TX

fshaia
12-21-2006, 07:37 PM
None in La Mirada CA.

rafissaying
12-21-2006, 07:38 PM
I'm glad some CAGers finally got to get a Wii without any hassle. Good looking out OP.

PanzerNinja
12-21-2006, 07:42 PM
San Antonio TRU had about 15 around lunch time. Picked one up for my brother.

ryanbph
12-21-2006, 07:45 PM
by the way thanks op for the heads up

Wolfpup
12-21-2006, 08:03 PM
Peoria, IL got 15 today and several Playstation 3s as well.

Unfortunatly they sold all the 20GB PS3s and Wiis before I got there. I thought about getting a 60GB, but I don't have Wifi so it's kind of a ripoff.

RonnieWrecked
12-21-2006, 08:52 PM
none in San Jose, CA - told me to check tomorrow or Sat

jaffray
12-21-2006, 09:08 PM
wtf?

GHardin
12-21-2006, 09:36 PM
Just to clear things up, all TRU's should/would be getting shipments of Wii the week of December 18th (this week)

Nowhere in the TRU press release does it say that TRU's will be getting Wii's December 22nd. It only mentions that TRU's nationwide will be open until midnight December 22nd/23rd, which isn't true because that decision is chosen by the district.

Our TRU got in 36 Wii's Sunday/Monday, so regardless of when they come, some TRU's might get their Wii's anytime this week. Don't hold your breath for Friday.

I was wondering about how people got the 22nd...though a post at the Wii Seeker site said that the stores received the shipment and were supposed to hold them until tomorrow, but received that note a little late. So yeah, it'll be a big YMMV if your store has any come tomorrow. Wish I knew about this...I passed my TRU earlier, but didn't bother going in, what with the huge crowd of parents trying to find something. I hate living in the D/FW area. :S

agordonwsu
12-21-2006, 09:37 PM
TRU in Palm Springs, CA got theirs early this afternoon. they were long gone at 4 when i made it there

funjoe
12-21-2006, 09:41 PM
My TRU put theirs out today, but were sold out by the time I got there at 4:30 (L.A. area). I must say I am extremely annoyed at Nintendo and these retail stores. On a logical level I understand the reasons behind the shortages, but emotionally it really pisses me off. I should not have to work this hard to give a company $250 of my money. I have never tried to get a console at launch before, and based on this experience I don't think I ever will again.

FFBlitzace
12-21-2006, 10:29 PM
Gosh darn it, I wish I had seen this sooner. I called mine and they did sell them today.

But my Circuit City is selling 12 tomorrow. I'm toying with the idea of going right now.

boozi
12-21-2006, 10:40 PM
Gosh darn it, I wish I had seen this sooner. I called mine and they did sell them today.

But my Circuit City is selling 12 tomorrow. I'm toying with the idea of going right now.
Circuit city u say? @_@

Chitown021
12-22-2006, 12:31 AM
Are CC stores nation wide supposed to get Wii's tomorrow??

Chitown021
12-22-2006, 12:36 AM
Gosh darn it, I wish I had seen this sooner. I called mine and they did sell them today.

But my Circuit City is selling 12 tomorrow. I'm toying with the idea of going right now.

How did you find out about your CC selling 12 Wii's tomorrow?

Limegreen
12-22-2006, 12:54 AM
My toys r us did not sell any today they didn't even confirm they would have them tomorrow but they did tell me to come back tomorrow morning Hmmm !

Chitown021
12-22-2006, 01:46 AM
My toys r us did not sell any today they didn't even confirm they would have them tomorrow but they did tell me to come back tomorrow morning Hmmm !


I got the same thing. I called my TRU and they said they did not receive any Wii systems today. I told them that the rumor was they were to have the systems on Friday. The lady I spoke with then said she could not confirm or deny the rumor but that I should check back in the morning when they open.

Hmm indeed!

Chitown021
12-22-2006, 01:52 AM
I wonder if they'll have campers tonight?

Dreamsicle
12-22-2006, 02:48 AM
Gah! I called my TRU about 20 times easily and they never answered. I'm gonna be pissed if they did indeed sell them today.



And aha first post:D

FallMoon
12-22-2006, 02:56 AM
I WAS ASLEEP, AHHH!!! I bet mine had some! I hate sleep!

Vulcan2422
12-22-2006, 05:37 AM
I live in Stroudsburg, PA. I made a call to Walmart, Toys R Us in Whitehall, PA Rockaway, NJ and Philipsburg, NJ. Nobody had them in. And of course i asked the whiehall and philipsburg one and they were just jerks about it. "Well we dont Really Freaking know when were getting wii's in" Exact words from one of the associates. BUT i did ask the one in Rockaway,NJ and they said there shipment is coming in Saturday. So im not sure if they will sell them before then or what. But i can tell you that TRU is gonna be getting a call every hour almost on the hour.

kiyoshi67
12-22-2006, 06:26 AM
... But i can tell you that TRU is gonna be getting a call every hour almost on the hour.
Be careful, though; my TRU (pleasant hill, CA) is not confirming on the phone. A buddy of mine in the South Bay (CA) had the same experience--the TRU rep outright lied, saying there weren't any. He went anyway, and they had been selling them for the past hour.

FallMoon
12-22-2006, 09:01 AM
Will some of them get the Wiis today? My mom is going to King of Prussia TRU at 12:00 to check. Will they tell me on the phone?

Chitown021
12-22-2006, 11:24 AM
Will some of them get the Wiis today? My mom is going to King of Prussia TRU at 12:00 to check. Will they tell me on the phone?

TRU are a bunch of fuck ing morons! I called yesterday during the flood of Wii's posted in these threads. My store told me that they did not get any in and to check back this morning. I got up early and waited in line form them to open. (there was about 10 or so people that caught wind of the 22nd rumor waiting with me). At about 7:30AM the manager finally comes to the door and says "what are you guys waiting for?" We told him the Wii shipment and then he tells us "Sorry we're sold out. We recieved 10 PS3's and 15 Wii units yesterday." I confirmed with another lady in line that she was told the same thing. That they didn't receive any on Thursday and to check back today. If they would've just given me the correct information the day before I could've saved a trip!! What a bunch of ass clowns!

I was up anyways so I hit Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Target, and Circuit City. No luck at any of them.

FallMoon
12-22-2006, 11:44 AM
I feel so bad for you, I'm annoyed that I can't get one, but I'm sure it's 10 times more annoying being told they have none after waiting in line. I have called 4 TRUs in my area, and none of their phones work or something. All I hear is an annoying tone. I agree, the people at Toys R Us are pretty stupid. They always call me "ma'm" on the phone, when I'm a guy.

Wolfpup
12-22-2006, 12:24 PM
I wouldn't bother calling. At best it's a waste of time, at worst it'll just make someone already in the store aware that they're there.

I'm so glad they just sold them instead of having these stupid "hold them for a particular day" things. Less of a pain for most customers and the employees.

Chitown021
12-22-2006, 12:40 PM
I feel so bad for you, I'm annoyed that I can't get one, but I'm sure it's 10 times more annoying being told they have none after waiting in line. I have called 4 TRUs in my area, and none of their phones work or something. All I hear is an annoying tone. I agree, the people at Toys R Us are pretty stupid. They always call me "ma'm" on the phone, when I'm a guy.

Exactly. I'm not mad at the fact that they didn't have any Wii systems left, it was that the employees lead me to believe they would so I wasted my morning waiting for nothing.

A little while ago TRU.com had more bundles for sale so I ordered one. This is the 4th time I've attempted an on-line Wii order so hopefully this one does not get canceled. I've seen stock go up on several sites this morning (CC, Amazon, TRU) so keep an eye out. If my bundle order is successful I really hope I can return the games I don't want for a refund.

EDIT: As of just a few moments ago the TRU bundles were still up on-line for order:
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2585649&cp=2255956.2273442.2255974.2290625.2290630&parentPage=family

This is either an error that they've lasted so long or people just don't want the system all bundled up.

FallMoon
12-22-2006, 01:25 PM
Ahh!! Still available, thank you! I might buy one and sell off the rest of the games.

Crap my mom is not answering the phone, I need her permission to order it.

fshaia
12-22-2006, 01:59 PM
I think that most of the TRU got them in yesterday. I got lied to, I called several times up to 11 P.M. last night and even talked to a supervisor and they said they didnt get any wii's in Thursday. So I was there today (Fri)
and I talked to the one guy that I trust, and he said " they came in yesterday (Thur.) at around 1 P.M. and were gone by 2 P.M. " I was there Thursday at around noon and 4 P.M. and they all lied to my face ! What is with these people !

defiance_17
12-22-2006, 02:15 PM
It sucks that they're telling you they don't have any over the phone, but from what I hear, that's the policy with hot-selling items for a lot of stores. What's a bigger headache? Telling 30 people over the phone that you have two Wii in stock and dealing with them fifteen minutes later while they're screaming at you because those two systems sold before you were off the phone? Or simply saying, "We don't have any at the moment," and having to deal with the few people who find out you were lying?
Hell, if I were working retail right now, I'd say, "We don't have them, we never have, and I don't think we ever will. You're wasting your time at this store."

fshaia
12-22-2006, 02:19 PM
But I was at the store at least two times, and I know the second time they lied to me, I talked to the supervisor

Chitown021
12-22-2006, 02:22 PM
Ahh!! Still available, thank you! I might buy one and sell off the rest of the games.

Crap my mom is not answering the phone, I need her permission to order it.

Any luck ordering one of the TRU bundles? I received a confirmation e-mail stating my item is in stock so I think that might be a good sign. I guess I'll probably see it delivered towards the end of next week.

FallMoon
12-22-2006, 02:23 PM
Oh my gosh, my mom was just waiting in line for a Wii at TRU, and the truck was supposed to arrive by one but she left so she could get back to work. I'm so annoyed.

jlseal
12-22-2006, 02:24 PM
the bundle linked above is dead now...

Chitown021
12-22-2006, 02:28 PM
It sucks that they're telling you they don't have any over the phone, but from what I hear, that's the policy with hot-selling items for a lot of stores. What's a bigger headache? Telling 30 people over the phone that you have two Wii in stock and dealing with them fifteen minutes later while they're screaming at you because those two systems sold before you were off the phone? Or simply saying, "We don't have any at the moment," and having to deal with the few people who find out you were lying?
Hell, if I were working retail right now, I'd say, "We don't have them, we never have, and I don't think we ever will. You're wasting your time at this store."

I can understand if they say we don't have them (as a matter of fact almost anytime I would ask a clerk at BB, TRU, or any other retailer they would always tell me they weren't expecting more until after Christmas) but my issue is the fact that I was specifically told they did not receive any on Thursday. I then told the woman about the rumored shipment that was to arrive on 12/22. She responded by saying "I cannot confirm or deny that rumor. I suggest checking back with us tomorrow when we open".

To me that sounded like a "wink-wink I can't flat out tell you we will have them tomorrow but I suggest you come back in the morning". IF she would've just said "We got some in today but we're sold out" then BOOM I'm done end of story no wasted trip.

Chitown021
12-22-2006, 02:31 PM
QUICK THE BUNDLE IS BACK!!!:
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2585649&siteID=s8u.bgnUMa0-nWmu88Rqv5C32lu4ke7xhw

archyteckie08
12-22-2006, 03:02 PM
Chitown, I had a similar experience at the TRU Alpharetta GA. I went by yesterday, when everyone said they were selling Wii. They said they didn't have any Wii but some PS3. Possibly they'll have some tomarrow. I came on Friday at 8:01, there was a four person line in the Rzone. As I walked in I overheard a sales associate saying to the 3rd lady in the line, "I pick you." I didn't know what she meant by that but my eye caught a small sign posted in the Rzone stating: We don't have any Wii's or PS3s and we don't know when we'll get more so don't ask.

Even so, these four people diligently stayed in a line in Rzone.
So I figured they were buying something else but as I turned to walk out, the lady (the one the RZone Sales person talked to) rather smugly told her daughter "I'm going to get you a Wii." Curious, I decided to stay to see how this situation would unfold. Within moments, a manager comes from the back with one Wii (not a bundle) and gives it to the third lady in the line. She proudly paid for the Wii as if she enjoyed rubbing it in the other customers faces. The second person in the line was on the verge of tears, the first person (the brother of the second person in the line) was outraged and asked the manager "Why did she get the Wii when we were here first?" The manager stomped out of the Rzone screaming "I hate the Wii! I'm sick of it! I'm not answering any more questions!"

Looks like I'm no longer a TRU kid.

FallMoon
12-22-2006, 03:05 PM
Is that a true story?!

archyteckie08
12-22-2006, 03:09 PM
Is that a true story?!

Yes, sadly its very true. I couldn't believe it myself as it was happening.

shajek
12-22-2006, 03:26 PM
My TRU put theirs out today, but were sold out by the time I got there at 4:30 (L.A. area). I must say I am extremely annoyed at Nintendo and these retail stores. On a logical level I understand the reasons behind the shortages, but emotionally it really pisses me off. I should not have to work this hard to give a company $250 of my money. I have never tried to get a console at launch before, and based on this experience I don't think I ever will again.

I agree. I have been trying all stores that sell consoles and missed on Wii by 10 minutes. I tried getting up early on the 17th only to find that everybody and their brothers were in line before me by up to 6 hours. The only ray of hope I've had is getting a Wiimote and Nunchuk from the very limited supply out there. So, I've got some games, an extra controller and the money in hand... but no Wii. I might just wait for the colored Wiis in the spring (if that rumor is true.)

I did see some poor sucker buy a 60gb PS3 last night from the local TRU. He must've given up on the Wii as well.

FallMoon
12-22-2006, 03:26 PM
That's so sad. Why do you think he gave it to that lady? Because she's female?

trublustang03
12-22-2006, 03:34 PM
So I have been to four different TRUs in my area yesterday and this morning and no Wii. I know that this is off topic, but I heard people say that the Nintendo Store in NYC gets shipments every morning, does that include Saturdays?

I am seriously thinking about heading out to the city tonight and spending the night right outside the Nintendo store as long as someone can confirm that they do infact have Wiis on Saturdays. My sister is all set with about five Wii games as Christmas presents, but no actual Wii.

archyteckie08
12-22-2006, 04:05 PM
That's so sad. Why do you think he gave it to that lady? Because she's female?

I have no idea. I am a female too. The lady was older than me, though. All I know is the TRU zone lady told her "I pick you." And the manager just blantly refused to answer why. Maybe she nagged to the right person, had connections, paid the rzone associate off, or told the manager a snob story. She did have a little girl with her. Who knows? It all seemed quite odd and severly damped my ambition to get the Wii for Christmas. I could try in vain for the next 2 days, but I'm just going to wait next Spring. I've got a lot of DS games to catch up on. Anyhow, I wish good luck to everyone else on the Wii hunt.

Chitown021
12-22-2006, 04:42 PM
Anyone that's still looking fro a Wii keep an eye out on-line today. Several sites have had stock available for a short time.

nharmon91
12-22-2006, 05:13 PM
Anyone that's still looking fro a Wii keep an eye out on-line today. Several sites have had stock available for a short time.

They are all bundles so fuck that, however WalMarts around me have been getting 3 or 4 per store and I think TRU got a shipment of about 10

EnsignGarak
12-22-2006, 05:57 PM
Thanks to the folks here on CAG who pointed us in the direction of the TRU press release that was posted on-line, we managed to secure a Wii yesterday (12/21).

My wife went out to the Bloomington, MN store and was there by 8:30am, and the R Zone manager told her that they expected some in a shipment that day. He further offered that they usually received shipments between 10am and 2pm. So, she went off to do some other shopping, and when it got to be 10:10am, she realized what time it was and placed a call back to that same TRU. Sure enough, the shipment had just come in, but the contents had not yet been unpacked and scanned into the store's sales system. So, she made a hasty return to the store, and managed to snag one before they ran out.

Considering that I've personally been a victim of "shill bidding" incidents on eBay in my recent efforts to get a Wii console this past week (I really wanted to have one as a Christmas gift for my niece and nephew), I really appreciate the fact that CAGers keep the CAG community so well-informed of the goings-on out in the marketplace.

CAG RULEZ!! :applause:

Chitown021
12-22-2006, 06:16 PM
There's been a few stores offering non-bundled systems today. Circuit City & COmp USA have listed systems only. For myself after today's TRU fiasco and many prior missed opportunities I ordered the action bundle from TRU.com. Once I get it I'm going to see if I can return the extra stuff I don't need back to the B&M store.

Chitown021
12-22-2006, 06:25 PM
Has anyone out there run into a TRU that actually held their stock of Wii systems until today? Seems like they're all saying they were supposed to hold them but they didn't get the memo in time.

Chitown021
12-22-2006, 06:33 PM
TRU Wii action bundle is back for a third time!

Supreme
12-22-2006, 09:48 PM
fuckin fuck!

the guy i talked to earlier said they had 3 Wii's left. once i got there, i asked the guy at the register if they had any left and he said they had em yesterday and sold out. he said the guy i talked to "looked at the wrong thing". awesome.

Vulcan2422
12-23-2006, 12:44 PM
Hey fellow CAGs. Just came back from Rockaway, NJ Toys R US from waiting outside all night long for a WII. What i dont understand is why people need one so bad they have to scam for it. One guy cuts in front of everybody and says he never got a ticket. So me and this nice guy i met in line were like "Well where's your ticket? Funny we have been waiting here since 11:30 pm and didnt see u come here at all." But all in all i still got one. Also it has been true that alot of the TRU employee's were either lying or just didnt know about the Wii's.

Chitown021
12-23-2006, 01:23 PM
Hey fellow CAGs. Just came back from Rockaway, NJ Toys R US from waiting outside all night long for a WII. What i dont understand is why people need one so bad they have to scam for it. One guy cuts in front of everybody and says he never got a ticket. So me and this nice guy i met in line were like "Well where's your ticket? Funny we have been waiting here since 11:30 pm and didnt see u come here at all." But all in all i still got one. Also it has been true that alot of the TRU employee's were either lying or just didnt know about the Wii's.

So your store actually got some Wii's in today? (or held them to sell today I should say).

Vulcan2422
12-23-2006, 09:23 PM
Yah. They acually held the Wii's unlike some other TRU's around us that just sold them once they got them. Good to see such a well organized TRU

asianxcore
12-23-2006, 10:44 PM
Yah. They acually held the Wii's unlike some other TRU's around us that just sold them once they got them. Good to see such a well organized TRU

Well organized? There was no email to keep the systems for roto hold, so most TRU's sold them as soon as they got them. The systems were in an Ad that started December 17th (earlier this week) and runs until today, so they would have to sell the system because of that. The Wii's were sent to all TRU's to fufill the Ad/last week of Xmas season sales, not to be held for one day.

Nowhere in the press release does it mention that the Wii's would come into TRU's on Friday the 22nd, nor be available only on that day.

Sorry for ranting, and congrats on scoring a Wii.

highkicknomore
12-24-2006, 05:38 AM
yeah, the toys r us i went to lied about their Wiis too. i went in line for 20 min. and asked if they had any, the manager said no but come back tomorrow. it turned out that my brother's friend worked there that night. my brother asked her if they had any and she said that they had 5 in the back but is reserved for the employees. WTF? i can't file a complaint because i don't want my brother's friend to get in trouble.

Zen Davis
12-24-2006, 12:37 PM
Hey fellow CAGs. Just came back from Rockaway, NJ Toys R US from waiting outside all night long for a WII. What i dont understand is why people need one so bad they have to scam for it. One guy cuts in front of everybody and says he never got a ticket. So me and this nice guy i met in line were like "Well where's your ticket? Funny we have been waiting here since 11:30 pm and didnt see u come here at all." But all in all i still got one. Also it has been true that alot of the TRU employee's were either lying or just didnt know about the Wii's.

I personally think the associates working there are asses. I ended up getting mine from the EB in the mall there. They didn't do a ticket thing when I was there. We simply made a makeshift list and went apeshit nuts everytime someone tried getting on line in order to make sure no one screwed us over. At 6AM, they let us in early into the vestibule so no one could rip us off. I was number one in line. Was there for almost 24 hours.

BTW, the employees lie.

Vulcan2422
12-25-2006, 12:49 AM
Yah i hear ya. I left at 11:30 PM That night (thursday night) and waitied till around 7. The crappy thing is that it was pouring but the people in the line with me were great and the one guy that was waiting for a wii called his friend and his friend came with a tarp and some donuts and coffe. But it truly is amazing how people say oh well i was here in line for hours and im number 6. But yet nobody really says anything. Thats how it was at walmart when me and the wife went. But the people i stayed in line with this time were just great. A lady went around with a piece of paper and wrote down every ones names once there were 20 people. One guy tried getting a wii without a ticket. The TRU employee almost gave them one but i believe everybody in the line threw a fit about it and he walked away with a sour puss. Oh well he should have been waiting like everybody else. Im really sorry for the other people that TRU lied to and CC's and what not. Very sorry to hear. But everybody have a Merry Christmas and be safe!