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Originally Posted by alwayscheaper What you said but change it to, why someone would use layaway. If you can't afford to pay cash for something offered at a Walmart when you walk in, then don't get it.

Aejeck covered it, but basically the only way to Pre-Order through Wal-Mart was through the layaway counter.

For anyone that is sure that Target is going to hold the Wii U for preorder, I have a little story for you. I wandered into my local Target this morning to see if they received any extra Care packages. Another guy arrived about 2 minutes before me and he picked up the last one for the Xbox. He asked the lady if they had it for PS3 since he preordered it. He showed her his preorder card and she checked in the back. She came back and told him that they sold it at midnight and that they didn't have one to give him even though he preordered it. He ended up leaving pissed off and I bought the Care package that he put back. I'm not holding my breathe for my Wii U preorder....

Originally Posted by NoMeDigas Maybe it's just a function of being over 30 and having a steady job, but I don't understand why anyone is even bothering to pay off their interest-free layaway balance early.

they're probably less likely to "accidentally" sell your console to someone else if you've already paid it off, as opposed to someone who put down the minimum.

Originally Posted by thetruth1983 For anyone that is sure that Target is going to hold the Wii U for preorder, I have a little story for you. I wandered into my local Target this morning to see if they received any extra Care packages. Another guy arrived about 2 minutes before me and he picked up the last one for the Xbox. He asked the lady if they had it for PS3 since he preordered it. He showed her his preorder card and she checked in the back. She came back and told him that they sold it at midnight and that they didn't have one to give him even though he preordered it. He ended up leaving pissed off and I bought the Care package that he put back. I'm not holding my breathe for my Wii U preorder....

somewhat glad i didn't pre-order there then. it could be good for people who missed out though; there is hope for them after all, as long as they show up before the people the pre-ordered.

Originally Posted by Ag_SurfR they're probably less likely to "accidentally" sell your console to someone else if you've already paid it off, as opposed to someone who put down the minimum.

Why? Whether you paid it off or not, layaway still works the exact same way. If they're going to accidentally sell a reserved console that is supposed to be cataloged and set aside , they're not going to discriminate over one that is paid in full versus one that only has the deposit down. Wal-Mart does billions of dollars in sales a year... they're not some Mom and Pop store trying to unload a $350 console so they can balance the ledger.

Well, Best Buy screwed me over on my purchase. They billed my account the amount to hold the preorder. I kept the money in the account. In middle of the night, they notified me that my payment was rejected, and to call and correct the order. One minute later, they cancelled it. I found out that my my bank was holding the money for the preorder, but Best Buy made another request on top of the hold. So the bank refused to do two holds. Anyhow, Bestbuy.com could care less.. they told me to preorder it again, which is not possible or to just go to my store. I cant wait in line even if I want to with my disability.

So now, No WiiU, and I have a ton of preorders with Newegg for games and the new controller. Happy Veterans Day gift for me from Best Buy. The good thing is, as a vet, Im kinda used to being screwed over.

Originally Posted by fyrflash1969 Well, Best Buy screwed me over on my purchase. They billed my account the amount to hold the preorder. I kept the money in the account. In middle of the night, they notified me that my payment was rejected, and to call and correct the order. One minute later, they cancelled it. I found out that my my bank was holding the money for the preorder, but Best Buy made another request on top of the hold. So the bank refused to do two holds. Anyhow, Bestbuy.com could care less.. they told me to preorder it again, which is not possible or to just go to my store. I cant wait in line even if I want to with my disability. So now, No WiiU, and I have a ton of preorders with Newegg for games and the new controller. Happy Veterans Day gift for me from Best Buy. The good thing is, as a vet, Im kinda used to being screwed over.

That sucks really badly. Basically this is why I don't do pre order stuff online. Banks love to make decisions for you.

Talked to the dude in electronics while trading in some games at best buy and he said they only took preorders for 6 days and only sold 5 of them. Said they are definitely going to have some come launch day for those who missed out.

You guys think Best Buy is getting more consoles than Target? Which would it be better for me to wait outside of?

Originally Posted by fyrflash1969 Well, Best Buy screwed me over on my purchase. They billed my account the amount to hold the preorder. I kept the money in the account. In middle of the night, they notified me that my payment was rejected, and to call and correct the order. One minute later, they cancelled it. I found out that my my bank was holding the money for the preorder, but Best Buy made another request on top of the hold. So the bank refused to do two holds. Anyhow, Bestbuy.com could care less.. they told me to preorder it again, which is not possible or to just go to my store. I cant wait in line even if I want to with my disability. So now, No WiiU, and I have a ton of preorders with Newegg for games and the new controller. Happy Veterans Day gift for me from Best Buy. The good thing is, as a vet, Im kinda used to being screwed over.

Man that really sucks, I'm so sorry. I'm disabled too, and I have a Walmart online preorder, I wonder if they will do this to me? I see the funds still on hold from the Nov 5 pre auth. And now shipping day draws near and those funds still show holding, if they try and send it through without using the same transaction they used to pre auth it will be two charges for 516 that won't work. God I hate these crappy online stores. I'm worried now.

Originally Posted by fyrflash1969 Well, Best Buy screwed me over on my purchase. They billed my account the amount to hold the preorder. I kept the money in the account. In middle of the night, they notified me that my payment was rejected, and to call and correct the order. One minute later, they cancelled it. I found out that my my bank was holding the money for the preorder, but Best Buy made another request on top of the hold. So the bank refused to do two holds. Anyhow, Bestbuy.com could care less.. they told me to preorder it again, which is not possible or to just go to my store. I cant wait in line even if I want to with my disability. So now, No WiiU, and I have a ton of preorders with Newegg for games and the new controller. Happy Veterans Day gift for me from Best Buy. The good thing is, as a vet, Im kinda used to being screwed over.

That really sucks :(. Was it for a store pick up or shipping? Either way I would say go talk to your local Best Buy Manger. Call and find out what hours they work. Bring your pre order email and any other corispondents you have received. Explain your situation to them and they maybe able to help you out if they have extras. If yours was an in store pickup then they should already have one set a side or coming in for the number of In store pickups they have

If you don't ask they can't help. Just being calm polite and asking may get you a system. Managers want to keep customers and do try and help fix situations when they can.

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I might be headed in the same direction as others. When I look through my Target.com order history the WiiU I ordered doesn't show up but if I pull up the specific email confirmation it will show my order. Who the hell knows what's going on now?

Guess its a good thing I've still got my BestBuy.com instore pickup as a backup...

Originally Posted by maximumzero You guys think Best Buy is getting more consoles than Target? Which would it be better for me to wait outside of?

I'd probably try Wal-Mart first. They're open at midnight and if there isn't a line there, stay. Other than that, Target and Best Buy will be equally nuts, although I'd probably pick Target because they open earlier and, worst case scenario, you can grab some Starbucks to keep you awake sitting in that Best Buy line :p.

Originally Posted by dgwillia006 I think i might wait a bit to pre-order.......I seriously doubt they will sell out of a console pre-order. Cash too tight, and still not 100% sold on the launch titles

I just thought I'd randomly quote this from the beginning of the thread.

Originally Posted by RedvsBlue I might be headed in the same direction as others. When I look through my Target.com order history the WiiU I ordered doesn't show up but if I pull up the specific email confirmation it will show my order. Who the hell knows what's going on now? Guess its a good thing I've still got my BestBuy.com instore pickup as a backup...

Are you looking in the right time frame? The default order view only shows the last 30 days. It is showing up appropriately for me.

Anyone think the wavebird will work with the WiiU?

Originally Posted by cag1000 Anyone think the wavebird will work with the WiiU?

No Gamecube controller ports means that there is 0% chance of this happening.

Originally Posted by ProppaT I'd probably try Wal-Mart first. They're open at midnight and if there isn't a line there, stay. Other than that, Target and Best Buy will be equally nuts, although I'd probably pick Target because they open earlier and, worst case scenario, you can grab some Starbucks to keep you awake sitting in that Best Buy line :p.

Wasn't planning on going to a midnight launch though. Leaving my house at 6ish to arrive at Target around 6:30AM. They open at 8.

Originally Posted by maximumzero Wasn't planning on going to a midnight launch though. Leaving my house at 6ish to arrive at Target around 6:30AM. They open at 8.

I wouldn't even bother. If you're not going to show up hours before hand you're gonna miss out.