We tell our customers to call every day around opening. We do not know when we are getting shipments until the day of. You need to call in the morning, when shipments come in. Systems are first-come/first-serve at every store, no exceptions. If the employees recognize the voice on the phone (hence making friends) they are more likely to say “Yes we are expecting some Wiis in today around noon”. Customers who come in at 4pm will never get a Wii or PS3. The morning is when it counts. We tell many customers this information, and when they do not take our advice, they unfortunately end up with nothing.
Be prepared to stand in line
Saying, “I’m not going to stand in line” automatically means you will not receive a system. You will need to wait, and most likely will need to wait several hours. Finding the time to camp out is hard, but usually pays off.
Use all of your resources
Find out which electronics stores are close to your house, and decide how far you are willing to drive. Check with all of these stores daily, and in the morning. Find out when each store opens, and what time they usually get their shipments. You need to be ready at a moment’s notice to drive wherever you need to be to get your system. Read the paper and look for advertising specials and the date they begin. Stores lacking what they are advertising can be sued for false advertisement, therefore they are likely to have what they advertise at opening on the day of the sale. Check internet sites, and never be afraid to stop in casually and ask.
Don’t look or act desperate
Listen patiently and spend time at the store. The systems will come, believe us! If you take my advice, you will most likely get one.
