ok I live in tulsa ok went in about 15 mins ago they have a good quantity in stock. went to register and it rang up 249.99 i told him that the price drop was supposed to happen and he asked another lady that had a talzon gun to check for the markdown and she said she had it in the gun she pressed a few buttons a new ticket printed out one for blue and black told him to void current transaction and ring again and then success!!!! woohoo i am now the proud owner of a aqua 3ds....good lyuck to the rest of you guys happy hunting!