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speedy1961
06-22-2008, 04:30 PM
Target




Please be aware of the following:

GAMERS: The Wii Gaming System is NOT listed in this week’s ad….. Sorry!
GAMERS: Only At Target: Wii Guitar Hero Aerosmith Bundle comes with 2 wireless Guitars!
GAMERS: Get A Free Aerosmith Greatest Hits CD with purchase of any Guitar Hero Aerosmith software // Quantities limited // No rain checks // Greatest Hits CD is version with RED Cover
From time to time special deals / prices will be listed in the Store Notes Section & the in the product price thread that may or may not be available in your specific geographic area. This is due to Regional Market Variations of the nationwide ads that I post and as such, not all deals / prices will be available in all Target stores. Please note that this version of the Target ad originates in the Northeast.As always, ask any questions and I'll try to respond as soon as I can.

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Video Games:

Wii Games / Accessories:

Mario Kart Bundle w/Wheel >>>> $49.99

WALL*E >>>> $49.99

Wii Fit Bundle >>>> $89.99

Guitar Hero Aerosmith Game Only >>>> $49.99

Guitar Hero Aerosmith Bundle >>>> $149.99 ****

Guitar Hero Aerosmith Bundle w/1 Guitar Only >>>> $99.99


Wii Wheel for Mario Kart >>>> $9.99


**** Only At Target: Wii Guitar Hero Aerosmith Bundle comes with 2 wireless Guitars! // See Store Notes Section for other deals

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NDS Games / Accessories:

My Weight Loss Coach >>>> $39.99 comes with pedometer

Imagine: Rock Star >>>> $29.99

WALL*E >>>> $29.99

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Playstation 3 Games / Accessories:

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots >>>> $59.99

WALL*E >>>> $49.99

Grand Theft Auto IV >>>> $59.99

The Bourne Conspiracy >>>> $59.99

Battlefield: Bad Company >>>> $59.99

Guitar Hero Aerosmith Game Only >>>> $59.99

Guitar Hero Aerosmith Bundle w/1 Guitar Only >>>> $99.99

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XBOX 360 Games / Accessories:


WALL*E >>>> $49.99

Grand Theft Auto IV >>>> $59.99

The Bourne Conspiracy >>>> $59.99

Battlefield: Bad Company >>>> $59.99


Guitar Hero Aerosmith Game Only >>>> 360 >>>> $59.99

Guitar Hero Aerosmith Bundle w/1 Guitar Only >>>> 360 >>>> $99.99

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Miscellaneous Games / Accessories:


WALL*E >>>> PS2 >>>> $39.99

WALL*E >>>> PSP >>>> $29.99

Guitar Hero Aerosmith Bundle >>>> PS2 2 - pack >>>> $109.99


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PC Games:

Mass Effect >>>> $47.99

Age Of Conan: Hyborean Adventures >>>> $47.99

LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventues >>>> $29.99 **** $$$$


$$$$ Free $10 Target Gift Card with purchase // Quantity limited // no rain checks

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Circuit City


Please be aware of the following:

GAMERS: The Wii is NOT listed in this week’s ad …… Sorry
GAMERS: Get a free mini purse or traveler case with the purchase of any DS Game System // Cases are ALS NDS125 or ALS NDS 801 // Free case value = $9.99
GAMERS: Get a Free Guiatr Strap with the purchase of any Guitar Hero: Aerosmith bundle or game // Guitar Strap is SGO 57030 or BEN 08001080 // Free strap value = $9.99
From time to time special deals / prices will be listed in the Store Notes Section & the in the product price thread that may or may not be available in your specific geographic area. This is due to Regional Market Variations of the nationwide ads that I post and as such, not all deals / prices will be available in all Circuit City stores. Please note that this version of the Circuit City ad originates in the Northeast.As always, ask any questions and I'll respond as soon as I can.

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Video Games:

XBOX 360 Games / Accessories:


WALL*E >>>> $49.99

LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures >>>> $42.49

Grand Theft Auto IV >>>> $54.99

Top Spin 3 >>>> $59.99

Battlefield: Bad Company >>>> $59.99

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith >>>> $59.99 ****

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Bundle >>>> $99.99 ****



XBOX 360 Arcade Gaming System // WEB ID = 882224519588 >>>> $279.99 ++++

XBOX 360 2.4 GHz Wireless Controller For 360 >>>> $40.99

XBOX Live 4000 Points Card >>>> $45.99

Activision Rechargeable Battery Pack for Guitar Hero Wireless Guitars >>>> 14.99

Company X Universal Guitar Stand >>>> $9.99

Grand Theft Auto IV Strategy Guide >>>>> $9.99


++++ Save $40 with purchase of XBOX 360 Arcade Game System and Guitar Hero III bundle for XBOX 360


****See Store Notes Section

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Wii Games / Accessories:

Big Beach Sports >>>> $26.99

Winter Sports: The Ultimate Collection >>>> $26.99

We Ski >>>> $26.99

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith >>>> $49.99 ****

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Bundle >>>> $99.99 ****

Top Spin 3 >>>> $49.99

WALL*E >>>> $49.99

LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures >>>> $42.49


Activision Rechargeable Battery Pack for Guitar Hero Wireless Guitars >>>> 14.99

Company X Universal Guitar Stand >>>> $9.99

VERGE Wheel for Wii Remote // WEB ID = VGWRWHEEL >>>> $9.99

NYKO Charge Station for Wii Remotes >>>> $29.99


****See Store Notes Section

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Playstation 3 Games / Accessories:


Top Spin 3 >>>> $59.99

WALL*E >>>> $49.99

LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures >>>> $42.49

Grand Theft Auto IV >>>> $54.99

Battlefield: Bad Company >>>> $59.99

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith >>>> $59.99 ****

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Bundle >>>> $99.99 ****



Playstation 3 40 GB Game System // WEB ID = 98007 >>>> $399.99

Activision Rechargeable Battery Pack for Guitar Hero Wireless Guitars >>>> 14.99

Company X Universal Guitar Stand >>>> $9.99

Blu-Ray Remote Control For PS3 >>>> $24.99

Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller for PS3 >>>> $54.99


****See Store Notes Section

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NDS Games / Accessories:

DS Lite Handheld Game System >>>> $129.99 ****

ALS Game Cases for Nintendo DS // WEB ID = NDS111 >>>> $5.99

WALL*E >>>> $29.99


2 For $40 NDS Games:

Kung Fu Panda

Zoo Tycoon 2 DS

Super Mario DS

Paws & Claws: Pet Vet – Healing Hands

Gourmet Chef

Paws & Claws: Best Friends – Dogs & Cats


****See Store Notes Section

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PSP Games / Accessories:

Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core >>>> $35.99

God Of War >>>> $35.99

SOCOM: Tactical Strike >>>> $26.99

Smackdown vs. RAW 2008 >>>>> $35.99

Need For Speed: Pro Street >>>> $35.99


Limited Edition God Of War PSP Entertainment Pack // WEB ID 98892 >>>> $199.99

BD&A Slimline Glove For PSP // WEB ID = 05901880 >>>> $9.99

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Miscellaneous Games / Accessories:

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith >>>> PS2 >>>> $49.99 ****

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Bundle >>>> PS2 >>>> $89.99 ****


Activision Rechargeable Battery Pack for Guitar Hero Wireless Guitars >>>> 14.99

Company X Universal Guitar Stand >>>> $9.99


****See Store Notes Section

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PC GAMES:

World Of Warcraft Master Guide >>>> $14.99

World Of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade >>>> $19.99

World Of Warcraft Battle Chest >>>> $29.99

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Best Buy




Please be aware of the following:


REWARD ZONE MEMBERS: Get Double Points on Car Electronics, Mobile Phones, Portable Gaming, Laptops, GPS, MP3, Digital Cameras and Digital Camcorders, and receive Triple points on related accessories when you shop in store OR online from 5/5/08 – 7/12/08 // Offer valid only at Best Buy stores or at BestBuy.com // Offer available to Reward Zone members who opt in for this offer at MyRewardZone.com by 7/12/08 // Bonus points are awarded retroactively to 5/5/08 when a member opts in between 5/5/08 – 7/12/08 // Limit 1 bonus offer per Reward Zone membership // Reward Zone Program Mastercard members will receive 3 points for each dollar spent on the categories listed previously and will earn 4 points on related accessories // Points will post to your account after 30 days // Valid on in stock items only // No rain checks // REMEMBER: You must register at MyRewardZone.com to participate in this Double / Triple Point Promotion
GAMERS: The Wii is NOT listed in this week’s ad …… Sorry!
GAMERS: Get a Free Aerosmith Greatest Hits CD (Red Cover Version) when you buy any Guitar Hero: Aerosmith video game or bundle // Free CD value = $9.99 // Minimum 30 peer store // No rain checks
From time to time special deals / prices will be listed in the Store Notes Section & the in the product price thread that may or may not be available in your specific geographic area. This is due to Regional Market Variations of the nationwide ads that I post and as such, not all deals / prices will be available in all Best Buy stores. Please note that this version of the Best Buy ad originates in the Northeast.


Ask any questions and I'll try to reply as soon as I can.

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Video Games:

XBOX 360 Games / Accessories:


Ninja Gaiden II >>>> $59.99

Command & Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath >>>> $39.99

Don King Presents: Prizefighter >>>> $59.99

Dragonball Z: Burst Limit >>>> $49.99

The Bourne Conspiracy >>>> $49.99

GRID >>>> $49.99

WALL*E >>>> $49.99 $$$$

Hellboy: The Science Of Evil >>>> $59.99 $$$$

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith >>>> $59.99 ++++

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Bundle >>>> $99.99 ****



XBOX 360 Gaming System // SKU 8492838 >>>>> $349.99

1600 XBOX Live Marketplace Points Card >>>> $19.99 ++++


$$$$ Free $10 Movie Cash to see WALL*E in theaters // WALL*E Movie Cash valid 6/27/08 – 7/21/08 ////// Free $12 Movie Cash to see Hellboy II: The Golden Army in theaters // Hellboy II Movie Cash valid 7/11/08 – 8/4/08


**** Includes limited edition faceplate & tour book



++++ Save $10 when you purchase the 1600 Point card and ANY Guitar Hero: Aerosmith for the XBOX 360 // Purchases must be made on the same receipt

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Playstation 3 Games / Accessories:

GRID >>>> $49.99

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots >>>> $59.99 Available 6/24/08 – 2 PM

Dragonball Z: Burst Limit >>>> $49.99

The Bourne Conspiracy >>>> $49.99

Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Game Of The Year Edition >>>> $59.99

MLB ’08: The Show >>>> $59.99

Gran Turismo 5: Prologue >>>>> $39.99

Singstar >>>> $59.99 w/2 Microphones

Enemy Territory: Quake Wars >>>> $59.99

WALL*E >>>> $49.99 $$$$

Hellboy: The Science Of Evil >>>> $59.99 $$$$

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith >>>> $59.99 ++++

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Bundle >>>> $99.99 ****


$$$$ Free $10 Movie Cash to see WALL*E in theaters // WALL*E Movie Cash valid 6/27/08 – 7/21/08 ////// Free $12 Movie Cash to see Hellboy II: The Golden Army in theaters // Hellboy II Movie Cash valid 7/11/08 – 8/4/08


**** Includes limited edition faceplate & tour book



Playstation 3 40 GB Gaming System // SKU 8588584 >>>> $399.99


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Miscellaneous Games / Accessories:

WALL*E >>>> Wii >>>> $49.99 $$$$

Hellboy: The Science Of Evil >>>> PSP >>>> $29.99 $$$$

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith >>>> Wii / PS2 >>>> $49.99

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Bundle >>>> Wii >>>> $99.99

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Bundle >>>> PS2 >>>> $89.99



$$$$ Free $10 Movie Cash to see WALL*E in theaters // WALL*E Movie Cash valid 6/27/08 – 7/21/08 ////// Free $12 Movie Cash to see Hellboy II: The Golden Army in theaters // Hellboy II Movie Cash valid 7/11/08 – 8/4/08


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PC GAMES:

The SIMS 2: IKEA Stuff >>>> $14.99

The SIMS 2: Double Deluxe >>>> $24.99

Mass Effect >>>> $49.99

Age Of Conan: Hyborean Adventures >>>> $49.99


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Have A GREAT 7/4/08 Folks!

Be Safe......

anomynous
06-22-2008, 04:31 PM
thanks Speedy

aerozero
06-22-2008, 04:32 PM
O_O @ Speedy's sig

Maklershed
06-22-2008, 04:34 PM
I know Wall*E is movie license shovel ware but that's kinda surprising to see the PS3 version will be $29.99 at Target.

Oh and thanks Speedy. You're the man!

Dead of Knight
06-22-2008, 04:39 PM
LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventues >>>> $2.99 **** $$$$


$$$$ Free $10 Target Gift Card with purchase // Quantity limited // no rain checks


lol wut

bostonfrontier
06-22-2008, 04:40 PM
Is Lego indiana jones really $2.99 with a $10 gift card?

shortaznkid99
06-22-2008, 04:42 PM
Is Lego indiana jones really $2.99 with a $10 gift card?

I hope it is. ;D

dpac
06-22-2008, 04:42 PM
Is Lego indiana jones really $2.99 with a $10 gift card?Sounds good, but maybe it's $29.99?

SNKMat
06-22-2008, 04:46 PM
I for 10000000000000000000000000000000000 lego indiana jones

Rodster
06-22-2008, 04:47 PM
O_O @ Speedy's sig

Yeah Speedy's sig's are usually funny but that one is too disturbing to even think about. Change it Speedy ;)

dinovelvet
06-22-2008, 05:55 PM
Hmm, so no Circuit City 4th July cheap game sale this year, eh?

Friend of Sonic
06-22-2008, 06:24 PM
I wonder if you can get just Super Mario 64 DS by it self for 20 dollars...

ezytarget
06-22-2008, 06:28 PM
99.99 for Aerosmith across the board... bah.. .still hoping someone will offer a $10 gift card with purchase somewhere. I guess the greatest hits CD is okay, but seriously, who uses CD nowadays? My CD's have been in storage for 4 years now.

Is the strap better then the one that typically comes with the guitars?

Penguin1084
06-22-2008, 07:42 PM
thanks speedy!

but wait... wheres trauma center: under the knife 2???

rainking187
06-22-2008, 07:49 PM
So what's up with the $42.49 price tag on Lego Indy? Seems like an odd price.

Chase
06-22-2008, 07:56 PM
Thanks, Speedy. :D

Masterkyo
06-22-2008, 08:01 PM
Cools. Nothing to buy this week ;)

h3llbring3r
06-22-2008, 08:09 PM
Your new L Ron Hubbard avatar rules

speedy1961
06-22-2008, 08:16 PM
I know Wall*E is movie license shovel ware but that's kinda surprising to see the PS3 version will be $29.99 at Target.

Oh and thanks Speedy. You're the man!

Make that $49.99.

I've got a jump drive which I use to hold the ad data that's dying.

speedy1961
06-22-2008, 08:17 PM
So what's up with the $42.49 price tag on Lego Indy? Seems like an odd price.

The ad says that they took 15% off the regular price.

utopianmachine
06-22-2008, 09:39 PM
Wii Fit will be mine! Much love to you, speedy. http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/love/love0071.gif

CombatCraig
06-22-2008, 11:40 PM
Quick question.

I pre-ordered (just $5) GH: Aerosmith (game only) at Circuit City, but there's no way I'm paying their price for it. How/will they be able to price match the game since I've already put down $5.

speedy1961
06-23-2008, 09:38 AM
Quick question.

I pre-ordered (just $5) GH: Aerosmith (game only) at Circuit City, but there's no way I'm paying their price for it. How/will they be able to price match the game since I've already put down $5.

I would think that they would adjust your balance due at game pickup to correspond to the price you're matching minus $5.

CombatCraig
06-23-2008, 10:02 AM
I would think that they would adjust your balance due at game pickup to correspond to the price you're matching minus $5.

That's what I was assuming as well! I just know that the people at CC (especially mine) aren't the brightest, so I just wanted to make sure everything would be OK lol Thanks speedy!

PenguinoMF
06-23-2008, 12:40 PM
Lego Indian Jones is already on sale? WTH? Lego Stars Wars Complete Saga won't drop at all.

Thanks Speedy

franchise01
06-23-2008, 04:59 PM
That's what I was assuming as well! I just know that the people at CC (especially mine) aren't the brightest, so I just wanted to make sure everything would be OK lol Thanks speedy!



They'll definitely adjust it when you pick the game up. You may have to stand around at the customer service counter for a few extra minutes. But, they'll make it right.

crzyboy88
06-23-2008, 05:27 PM
Lego Indy seems tempting, but my backlog of games is about to fall over and bury me...


Thanks Speedy!

GunstarRed
06-23-2008, 10:28 PM
My local Radio Shack broke the street date and was selling Guitar Hero Aerosmith today when I went in looking for 80s. I didn't want to pay full price for it, so I passed. If anybody NEEDS it that early though, try calling your local Radio Shack.

ITDEFX
06-23-2008, 10:58 PM
is this super mario 64 or New Super Mario bros. that's part of the deal?

ItsaMeMario
06-24-2008, 12:27 AM
why is gh: aerosmith $10 more than gh3 was?

ITDEFX
06-24-2008, 01:14 AM
why is gh: aerosmith $10 more than gh3 was?


Probably because they wanted more royalty fees since they know GH is a cash cow and so WE have to pay for the difference :( I will just wait til it's going for cheap USED.

benjamouth
06-24-2008, 11:29 AM
Lego Indy seems tempting, but my backlog of games is about to fall over and bury me...

Same here, but thats tempting, maybe I'll wait for it to drop a bit lower, if it had online co-op I'd deffo be pulling the trigger on it.

Thanks as always Speedy.

nightmare452
06-25-2008, 10:54 AM
Not much for me this week. Maybe I will bite on the Grand Theft Auto IV Strategy Guide >$9.99.

Thanks Speedy, I look forward to looking at the ads early every week, keep it up.

MC Hampster
06-25-2008, 12:08 PM
Speedy - I'm about to build a new PC and was wondering if you saw any video cards on sale at CC/BB? I'm looking specifically at the new ATI 4850 line, but really any deals you may see would be helpful. Thanks!

speedy1961
06-25-2008, 07:40 PM
Speedy - I'm about to build a new PC and was wondering if you saw any video cards on sale at CC/BB? I'm looking specifically at the new ATI 4850 line, but really any deals you may see would be helpful. Thanks!

None listed in both CC and BB.

I'm expecting CC shortly for 7/6 so I'll take a look at that when I get it.

vanlandw
06-25-2008, 07:46 PM
Weak sauce hoping to find something at BB to burn my $41 dollars in credit there...no good deals on PS3 games....oh well...

xGunCrazyx
06-26-2008, 06:03 PM
nothing for me this week
thanks as always speedy :D

claypool
06-26-2008, 06:05 PM
anyone have the tru ad for sunday?

deftbird
06-27-2008, 09:33 PM
Lego Indian Jones is already on sale? WTH? Lego Stars Wars Complete Saga won't drop at all.

Thanks Speedy

Looks like he missed out on the lego store sale for $25, thats when I was happy to pick it up back in the end of march.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176881&highlight=lego+star+wars

gunm
06-27-2008, 10:34 PM
I might bite on GRiD if amazon PMs the BB deal.

Thanks as always, speedy!

Cheap Frog
06-28-2008, 02:47 PM
I picked up Dragon Quest Swords (Wii) new for $10 at Best Buy yesterday. It still said $39.99 when they rang it up at the cash register, but they had a pile of them for $10.

Maxwell31
06-28-2008, 06:10 PM
Hmm, so no Circuit City 4th July cheap game sale this year, eh?



I am wodering the same thing. I actually look forward to there 4th of July sale. Are they having it this year?

speedy1961
06-28-2008, 06:40 PM
I am wodering the same thing. I actually look forward to there 4th of july sale. Are they having it this year?

I don't think so guys.


Since they are the target of aquisition by Blockbuster and others, I don't they'll be doing any cheap sales for the moment.

utopianmachine
06-28-2008, 10:07 PM
I'm surprised more folks aren't exclaiming over Target having Wii Fit tomorrow.

Yoyboy
06-28-2008, 10:33 PM
I'm surprised more folks aren't exclaiming over Target having Wii Fit tomorrow.


So does having Wii Fit in this weeks ad guarantee that our local targets should have a few? I'm going to be mad if I wake up early to get to target and they don't have any wii fits.

utopianmachine
06-28-2008, 10:52 PM
If it's in the ad, stores always have it, in my experience.

yetanotherlurker
06-28-2008, 11:31 PM
I'm surprised more folks aren't exclaiming over Target having Wii Fit tomorrow.

Trying to keep it on the down low.

ok, more seriously, it's because there is no coupon or deal to go with it. I'll going eearly tomorrow though.

Organ Donor
06-29-2008, 12:44 AM
you rock speedy. Thinkin about biting on Grid..

SpeedBrkr
06-29-2008, 06:33 AM
Trying to keep it on the down low.

ok, more seriously, it's because there is no coupon or deal to go with it. I'll going eearly tomorrow though.

Target $5 off $25 Toy Coupon will work with it.

SuperJedi
06-29-2008, 07:19 AM
Don't look like anything is really good.

gmsisko1
06-29-2008, 09:47 AM
Well I arrived at my local Target in Ga. to get the Wii Fit.
I got there before 8 am and was the first in line. They did not have the Wii Fit and they refused to give a rain check. (is that legal?)

I will say that it is not right to picture somthing in the ad and not have it. If the mistake happens, they should make it right with a rain check.

the_punisher
06-29-2008, 10:00 AM
I'm a little lost. For GHA for PS3:

Game only: Aerosmith GH CD
Bundle: Aersmith GH CD + faceplate/book?

utopianmachine
06-29-2008, 11:28 AM
Arrived an hour early at Target this morning and was first in line for Wii Fit. The store had five copies, and some old folks and I bought one each. No one else waiting when I left.

Thanks for the head's up, Speedy. Now I can stop checking the electronics section of every store I go to for this.

speedy1961
06-29-2008, 11:30 AM
Arrived an hour early at Target this morning and was first in line for Wii Fit. The store had five copies, and some old folks and I bought one each. No one else waiting when I left.

Thanks for the head's up, Speedy. Now I can stop checking the electronics section of every store I go to for this.

Excellent!

speedy1961
06-29-2008, 11:34 AM
Well I arrived at my local Target in Ga. to get the Wii Fit.
I got there before 8 am and was the first in line. They did not have the Wii Fit and they refused to give a rain check. (is that legal?)

I will say that it is not right to picture somthing in the ad and not have it. If the mistake happens, they should make it right with a rain check.

I wonder why they would not give a rain check.

The only items that items that Target usually refuses to issue rain checks on are season items and limted quantity items.

While I understand the limited quantity status of the Wii Fit at the moment they'll certainly have them in store within 30 days.

Weird......

roncoalition
06-29-2008, 11:40 AM
Well I arrived at my local Target in Ga. to get the Wii Fit.
I got there before 8 am and was the first in line. They did not have the Wii Fit and they refused to give a rain check. (is that legal?)

I will say that it is not right to picture somthing in the ad and not have it. If the mistake happens, they should make it right with a rain check.

Same here. had to wake myself up in the wee hours of the morning (7:30 :D ) for nothing. there was like 20 people in line by the time the store opened and we all started walking in a nice line over to the electronics section, and then some people start running so it turns into this mad dash but we get there and the guys like "What? Wii Fit? no the truck didnt come in. We have guitar hero though"

it sucked.

the_punisher
06-29-2008, 11:43 AM
I decided to get GHA PS3 Bundle (even though i have the guitar from GH3, but i'll probably sell it cuz it acts up). With my giftcards, my total was ~$4 :D. Receipt (with my address edited out):

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll116/xthe_punisherx/GHAfor3.jpg

lawdood
06-29-2008, 12:54 PM
I am wodering the same thing. I actually look forward to there 4th of July sale. Are they having it this year?

I said this in another thread, but CC usually has a separate, smaller ad just before holiday weekends for their holiday sales.

yetanotherlurker
06-29-2008, 01:06 PM
Excellent!

:applause: Thanks a lot Speedy. And although I didn't see the $5 off $25 coupon, thank you too SpeedBrkr

ryansebiz
06-29-2008, 01:29 PM
Same here. had to wake myself up in the wee hours of the morning (7:30 :D ) for nothing. there was like 20 people in line by the time the store opened and we all started walking in a nice line over to the electronics section, and then some people start running so it turns into this mad dash but we get there and the guys like "What? Wii Fit? no the truck didnt come in. We have guitar hero though"

it sucked.

Got to my Target in the Bay Area at 7:30am. Waited for 30 minutes and then a security guard (lol) said they didn't have any Wii Fits. Then the manager came out and said they wouldn't be handing out rain checks or holding new units. Everyone complained and left. One guy said to the manger "false advertising" to which the manager replied "it's not false advertising - the ad doesn't say it's guaranteed to be in stock." What a douche bag.

I had to buy a birthday card and then went to talk to the manager. After some more complaining she agreed to take my phone number, and will hold one for me when they arrive. If I don't hear back in a couple weeks I'm calling corporate to complain.

newlu
06-29-2008, 02:14 PM
so do you get to choose between the purse and the traveler case when you buy a DS @ CC or do they just give you whatever they feel like?

Watchman
06-29-2008, 03:07 PM
Got to my Target in the Bay Area at 7:30am. ...then the manager came out and said they wouldn't be handing out rain checks or holding new units. Everyone complained and left. One guy said to the manger "false advertising" to which the manager replied "it's not false advertising - the ad doesn't say it's guaranteed to be in stock." What a douche bag.

I had to buy a birthday card and then went to talk to the manager. After some more complaining she agreed to take my phone number, and will hold one for me when they arrive. If I don't hear back in a couple weeks I'm calling corporate to complain.

So wait, the manager is a douche because he/she stated a fact that they're not guaranteed in stock? At least you found out before you got in the store. And what's even more ridiculous is you blast the manager for doing their job, and then try to garner favor with them by having them take your name down to be first to get one.
What exactly do you plan on telling corporate?

"Yeah, hi, your electronics manager was a douche."
"Okay sir, what happened?"
"They didn't call me to sell me a Wii Fit that they didn't have in stock."
*click*
*dialtone*

Monroeski
06-29-2008, 03:30 PM
So wait, the manager is a douche because he/she stated a fact that they're not guaranteed in stock?
Actually, I think there is some false advertising law that says they can't advertise it if they don't have a reasonable stock on hand. So, for instance, if they sell out of the Wii Fits in 3 minutes but they at least had a number of them available, they would be fine. Having it in the ad but not having any in stock may break some sort of law iirc.

ryansebiz
06-29-2008, 03:50 PM
And what's even more ridiculous is you blast the manager for doing their job, and then try to garner favor with them by having them take your name down to be first to get one.

Learn to read please. I said "one guy" - not me. Why would I "blast" a manager and then ask her to hold me a copy of Wii Fit?

And even if I did, how is saying "false advertising" blasting (note the absence of caps and exclamation points)? You can call it whatever you want, false advertising, bait and switch, whatever - fact is they advertised something they didn't have in stock and had several upset customers as a result.

It's hilarious how you're trying to defend corporate America. Seriously, do you work for Target? If so, you might want to do some brand repair on the Consumerist (http://consumerist.com/consumer/target/).

Target's at fault here. I'm sure they knew well in advance they would be out of stock. They could have posted a sign or announced the problem. They also could have apologized to the crowd, offered coupons, rain checks, etc. Instead they want until 8am to announce the unavailability in an attempt to lure customers inside (again, bait and switch).

speedy1961
06-29-2008, 05:10 PM
so do you get to choose between the purse and the traveler case when you buy a DS @ CC or do they just give you whatever they feel like?


I'm sure that it's YOUR choice.

dafunkk12
06-30-2008, 11:41 AM
The reason Target didn't give rain checks is that their rain checks only guarantee price, not product. You could in fact go to another store with the item in stock--any time during the months-long rain check period--and get the listed sale price. Since Wii Fit was listed at normal price, issuing rain checks would do no good.