They basically gave bots a set time to monitor sites, it might not end well.
I decided to call the store a few days later and asked to speak with the manager, I thought her, since she said she was the manager. It was the same time the riots were starting, so I just wanted to ask her if she felt that escalation was really appropriate and necessary, confirm she didn’t feel threatened in any way. If she walked it back over the phone later I was going to just leave it at that, but when a guy picked up, and responded with “I’m the manager”, I wasn’t expecting that at all. I ended up explaining that there was an incident at “this date and time” where she felt police involvement might be required, and threatened a fully cooperative customer with it. I said I just wanted to make sure she realizes that was not appropriate. He said he would review the footage, discuss with the employee and call me back. He never did call me back, but that served as reporting her to her manager at least. If he just swept it under the rug or did nothing, I would be angry, but other than that, I don’t care too much what happened, he would have done whatever he felt appropriate with the facts and footage available to him.
Exactly, I think the Sony launch actually gave regular people more of a chance. The invitation only pre-orders too. Sure it was random and luck was involved, but better than everything going to bots.
I wasn't able to get a PS5 because my credit was limited to a couple places, and a mix of the rush of people from the surprise announcement that it's being preordered already, and me being a little naive and too relaxed... well I was a CAG who didn't end up with one.
This is CAG. A forum and community dedicated to finding the best deals. And at one point in time also meant CAGs would help each other out. Their are CAGS on this forum that would rather buy an expensive ps5 bundle than pay a markup. I'll criticize where I see fit to. The least he could do is cancel the excess pre-order(s) if he is not willing to transfer to a fellow CAG without a markup. But, I suppose I'm hating on the player rather than the game.
If I were him, I'd have the person pay me the $600 over PayPal or something and I'd change the shipping address on the order.
If you do this, I would recommend meeting up at a very public place, or at a police station, my friend tried to sell his Xbox One to some guy from Facebook, and the guy and three of his friends jumped my friend, stabbed him, stole his Xbox, and his wallet.
That sucks about your friend. I understand the risk but I have sold a lot of stuff through facebook marketplace including an Xbox One X Cyberpunk LE and the Lego NES set. I actually got more for those than if I would have sold them on ebay. I always meet at my Walmart parking lot in view of the cameras. Also it doesn't hurt to be carrying. Use your 2nd amendment rights.
'Dis America baby, you gotta be packin' when selling those 'Boxes. Seriously though, somebody tries to rob me I'm gonna blast 'em. No remorse.
What part of the country is this?
Yikes.. what do guys think about meetinig in front of a target or something? Also, would people ever give counterfeit bills? Honestly, it makes you wonder if selling on ebay would be better...
Meet somewhere that’s inside and has cameras and/or security. Public places with lots of foot traffic work best. What you don’t want is a scenario where a group of people can jump you, hop in a car to speed away, or where it’s just you and someone can pull out a gun or knife.
If you’re concerned, you could bring one of these - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00281IOKC/ref=psdcmw_490854011_t3_B00WQ4FUU8
I’ve essentially stopped selling anything over $50 on Ebay. Too many horror stories of Ebay siding with buyers. While sellers lose inventory and money. Selling big ticket items on Ebay- hell no.
Go during daylight hours ... maybe morning when they first open. Anything is possible, but better to pick it up and then just keep an eye if anyone is following you. It sounds wrong to say, but if you can pick up your console from a store in a nicer area that helps too.
Dont go right home? Stop at Starbucks or some place you can park in front of. Then check surroundings if you are really worried.
True ... just make sure you can see the car if you go into Starbucks, not to freak people out but some criminals will watch you load something into your car and then break in if you park elsewhere to do more shopping ... especially around the holidays.
Yes, I have. I bought Forza 7 when they had it on sale. When I went to the store, I had to go into the app and tell that I arrived. Then the employee came out with my game and asked me if I wanted it in the trunk or just hand it to me.
Nice, thanks for the advice.... man 550 in 20s would be a big stack of bills
Just keep an eye out your rear view mirror and make sure no one's following you and maybe drive a elongated route to your home going through side streets or something. I really don't think that's anything to worry about.
Is it common for people to track buyers for consoles... that's the first time I've heard of that though I might pick up my ps5 from best buy and now i'm a little worried because it's not in the best part of town
If you take 100s, don’t be afraid to hold them up and look for the watermark ... although the pen is more discreet ... hold them low so you don’t attract someone who might try to mug you in the parking lot. Honestly, it will probably be fine but just keep your wits about you like others have said. Things are gonna get weird in the next few months, keep an eye on Election Day ... things could get strange regardless of who wins.
It’s common for professional thieves to stake out parking lots around Black Friday and the lead up to Christmas. Most of them aren’t looking to have a direct conflict. They watch people walk out of the mall and either see if they drop bags in the trunk and go back in, or on rarer occasion they might follow the person to a second location.
Bring a portable TV so you can go-pro testing the unit before handing it over :hd: Good luck to anyone flipping this upcoming generation... I'm look forward to seeing all the Youtube videos of people flipping PS5s for boats/cars/prom dates/etc 
i dont think it is an option anymore. i have an order of far cry 6 steelbook from August 15th that i can no longer apply gift cards to.
Going to make another suggestion. This will cost a few bucks, but it might help. So I would recommend possibly getting a dashcam if you are super worried. They make models with front and back cameras so you could catch someone following you on video and possibly get a face/license plate.
I was just being cautious because everyone sees what you are buying when shopping inside a Gamestop during Black Friday. Like others have mentioned, thieves know that people are buying consoles at that time and are probably sitting out in the parking lot and scoping out the area.
Some people live/shop in really sketchy areas.
This generation more than any other, it seems like you have to buy both consoles or build a PC, if you want to play all of the games available.
I'm starting to think about PC gaming, if for no other reason than this, preorder problems, and the whole selling in $750 bundles BS. Sigh.
for all we know all bethesda titles might just go the way of minecraft where everything is multiplat anyway because MS has stated they dont care about console sales, they just care about selling games to as many gamers as possible and selling gamepass subscriptions.
LOL. More of a reason to buy a gaming PC (with Game Pass) for work at home and a PS5 for JRPGs and stuff I will actually play.
