my target did not get the cards

Originally Posted by breauxman none of the Wal-Marts in my area had any idea about the pre-order/lay-away deal. Every time I would go and ask, the lay-away people would send me to electronics and the electronics people would look for pre-order cards.

At the lay away desk at my local walmart, they had a binder (it was not full of women) that had a picture of the Wii U on it and it seemed like it was just for managing the pre-orders. It's so weird that some locations are completely prepared and others are completely hopeless. If you go to a store and ask them a question about an offer on the front page of their weekly ad and nobody at the store has any idea what to do, then someone should be fired.

Same with my Walmart, Trent82... they had a blue binder that had a picture of the Wii U Deluxe, a barcode, and a bunch of rules about when we could pick it up, etc.

If you have an issue.. don't forget it was on the front page of their weekly ad they have all over the store..

Less than 30 days to go!

Originally Posted by Katsumi Same with my Walmart, Trent82... they had a blue binder that had a picture of the Wii U Deluxe, a barcode, and a bunch of rules about when we could pick it up, etc. If you have an issue.. don't forget it was on the front page of their weekly ad they have all over the store.. Less than 30 days to go!

My friend went to two Walmarts today. The first had no clue, and sent him back and forth between layaway and electronics. They told him he could put a Wii U on layaway on Nov 16th, hah. Lucky the second Walmart knew about the deal, and he was able to reserve it. Strangely though he had to pay the full amount (minus a penny) up front. I thought with layaway you only paid $5 + 10% or something like that. But at least he'll get one.

Edit: Nevermind, there was a misunderstanding: You do only have to pay $5 + 10%.

Originally Posted by samssf My friend went to two Walmarts today. The first had no clue, and sent him back and forth between layaway and electronics. They told him he could put a Wii U on layaway on Nov 16th, hah. Lucky the second Walmart knew about the deal, and he was able to reserve it. Strangely though he had to pay the full amount (minus a penny) up front. I thought with layaway you only paid $5 + 10% or something like that. But at least he'll get one. Edit: Nevermind, there was a misunderstanding: You do only have to pay $5 + 10%.

I also paid everything minus a penny up front just to see if the layaway person asks for the penny when I pick it up. That awkward moment..

I imagine they will just give me back $4.99 instead when they refund the layaway fee. I purchased it in NJ so I get cash back instead of a gift card.

Shut down at my local walmart, every employee insisted they are not taking pre orders. Will try again though.

Originally Posted by kaydigi Shut down at my local walmart, every employee insisted they are not taking pre orders. Will try again though.

Reason why so many Wal-Marts still have zero to only a few preorders.

I asked the front desk at my local Target (Madison, WI), and they had the cards behind the counter. Strange thing is, they only charged me $1 for the reservation card. It says on the card it should be $5.

The Union City, CA Walmart was still taking orders today. I'm not sure if I buy it, but the clerk claimed the the number of pre-orders determined the allocation for the store, not that each store was allocated X number of pre-orders.

Originally Posted by InFlames215 I asked the front desk at my local Target (Madison, WI), and they had the cards behind the counter. Strange thing is, they only charged me $1 for the reservation card. It says on the card it should be $5.

Did they explain to you the process and how they will "guarantee" a console for you?

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Originally Posted by vcplant The Union City, CA Walmart was still taking orders today. I'm not sure if I buy it, but the clerk claimed the the number of pre-orders determined the allocation for the store, not that each store was allocated X number of pre-orders.

LOL i hate that wal-mart... try going there any time after like 6pm and it's like black friday

Went to 4 targets today. Only one had pre-order cards. It was a dollar (and it comes with a $5 at pickup? cashier and manager were confused on price but still went ok) Sold out of black models same day.

Originally Posted by juanawoman Reason why so many Wal-Marts still have zero to only a few preorders.

Doesn't matter. On launch day they are still going to have a huge gigantic line with way more people than they have consoles.

Originally Posted by vcplant The Union City, CA Walmart was still taking orders today. I'm not sure if I buy it, but the clerk claimed the the number of pre-orders determined the allocation for the store, not that each store was allocated X number of pre-orders.

The WalMart I went to (Pearland HWY 35, Texas) said that they have an allocation, nothing about how many people pre-order. He told me they sold half of the amount they are getting. I got 2 as a backup plan to GS and BBY incase things get messy. Also I still see the sings up for pre-orders for the WiiU at all 3 Pearland Walmarts not sure if the 20th was the cutoff day for some reason i thought I saw a sign say November 1st

Slightly off topic, but for those who care, Nintendo has released its first commercial for the Wii U on live T.V. It was shown all over the UK and is the first official Wii U commercial. It seemed to be geared towards the "Casual Gamer" or for people who are oblivious to what the Wii U is. The commercial seemed a little weird and dosent seem like it could live up to the USA's standards of advertising. Im not sure why I feel that way, it just gave me that vibe. Weird thing is, the Wii U will be released in the USA before the UK so why show commercials over there first? We have less than 27 days untill launch and the USA still has no commercials. A little strange if you ask me. Anyhow, here is one of many YouTube links to the video for those of you who have not seen it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMVfIe536J0

Originally Posted by BigJoe Slightly off topic, but for those who care, Nintendo has released its first commercial for the Wii U on live T.V. It was shown all over the UK and is the first official Wii U commercial. It seemed to be geared towards the "Casual Gamer" or for people who are oblivious to what the Wii U is. The commercial seemed a little weird and dosent seem like it could live up to the USA's standards of advertising. Im not sure why I feel that way, it just gave me that vibe. Weird thing is, the Wii U will be released in the USA before the UK so why show commercials over there first? We have less than 27 days untill launch and the USA still has no commercials. A little strange if you ask me. Anyhow, here is one of many YouTube links to the video for those of you who have not seen it.

That is one bad commercial. I honestly thought it was fan made....

Going to target today to try and get a card!

I seriously think they should use the fanmade My Body Is Ready commercials that are on Youtube. The general public won't understand, but I think they're perfect.


And dammit, I just realized that my name is incorrect on my receipt. It's my fault for not noticing, I guess...I often forget that people don't know how to read a driver's license properly. This happens to me all the time. Hopefully it won't be a problem when I go to pick up the console.

Where is the best place to get a preorder right now?

Originally Posted by WV Matsui Where is the best place to get a preorder right now?

Well I managed to put a Wii U on layaway at Walmart yesterday. I'm assuming you still can.