Jason Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Best Buy’s new $200/yr membership locks PS5, hot holiday items behind membership ARSTECHNICA.COM Annual subscription price might be worth it for certain buyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Cutting out the middle-man, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I respect the hustle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Hmmmmm... I'm already a Best Buy Elite member for spending more than three grand there in a calender year. I might join this, get another PS5, then Scalp it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokt Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, skillzdadirecta said: Hmmmmm... I'm already a Best Buy Elite member for spending more than three grand there in a calender year. I might join this, get another PS5, then Scalp it I saw some people on twitter saying they signed up and still weren't able to purchase one. I think it highly depends on your area. Unfortunately, locking hot tech behind a paywall seems to be the new fad because A: the company can make more money and B: scalpers don't harvest them as quickly. God forbid we just introduce waiting list. Sign up, you'll get it in X months, 1 per household. Idk how easy it is to get multiple addresses, but I'd be willing to bet it would turn a lot of scalpers off immediately. Gamestop though is only $15, this is totally not worth it unless you buy an iPhone from BestBuy and get the Applecare that comes with the membership. Its $200 either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Chris- said: I respect the hustle. The included AppleCare maybe makes it a good deal for Apple whores like @Emblazon. 2 hours ago, Nokt said: I saw some people on twitter saying they signed up and still weren't able to purchase one. I think it highly depends on your area. Unfortunately, locking hot tech behind a paywall seems to be the new fad because A: the company can make more money and B: scalpers don't harvest them as quickly.God forbid we just introduce waiting list. Sign up, you'll get it in X months, 1 per household. Idk how easy it is to get multiple addresses, but I'd be willing to bet it would turn a lot of scalpers off immediately. Gamestop though is only $15, this is totally not worth it unless you buy an iPhone from BestBuy and get the Applecare that comes with the membership. Its $200 either way. It's kind of weird how Apple is the only one who does this. They'll just take your order and throw it into the queue to be fulfilled when they can. No shenanigans with having to be online at exactly the right time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Too late to do it Steam Deck style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 9 hours ago, Jason said: The included AppleCare maybe makes it a good deal for Apple whores like @Emblazon. It's kind of weird how Apple is the only one who does this. They'll just take your order and throw it into the queue to be fulfilled when they can. No shenanigans with having to be online at exactly the right time. EVGA does this as well, but it’s a much slower grind. With the RTX cards, they actually prioritize people who didn’t get one from the waiting list/queue yet over ones who got, say, a 3080 from the queue and re-entered for a 3080 Ti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxEvil AshxX Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I don't know why Gamestop isn't doing waiting lists this gen. They've literally done it every other gen up until now. Hell, they were doing it when it was literally a bunch of names on notecards in a box. Now with all this integrated technology, all of a sudden it's beyond their abilities? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cusideabelincoln Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Are there buy limits? Otherwise the scalpers can easily cover this cost leaving regular Joe's still out to dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokt Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 hour ago, cusideabelincoln said: Are there buy limits? Otherwise the scalpers can easily cover this cost leaving regular Joe's still out to dry. I assume yes because I know that pokemon cards are 2 per person. I've never tried to checkout with 2 PS5's though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ort Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 14 hours ago, Jason said: The included AppleCare maybe makes it a good deal for Apple whores like @Emblazon. It's kind of weird how Apple is the only one who does this. They'll just take your order and throw it into the queue to be fulfilled when they can. No shenanigans with having to be online at exactly the right time. I'm guessing the manufacturers don't sell directly because it would tick off the retailers. There must be back door arrangements that effect how they can sell the stuff. Anyway, doesn't Microsoft sell directly to the customer anyway? I don't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal-El814 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 14 hours ago, Jason said: It's kind of weird how Apple is the only one who does this. They'll just take your order and throw it into the queue to be fulfilled when they can. No shenanigans with having to be online at exactly the right time. I would hazard a guess that there are very few companies that are as on point with projecting their internal logistics capabilities and customer demand as Apple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggit Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 4 hours ago, Spork3245 said: EVGA does this as well, but it’s a much slower grind. With the RTX cards, they actually prioritize people who didn’t get one from the waiting list/queue yet over ones who got, say, a 3080 from the queue and re-entered for a 3080 Ti. I've been in a queue since June. They made some adjustments recently, so I'm hopeful that I might get notified soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 19 minutes ago, ort said: I'm guessing the manufacturers don't sell directly because it would tick off the retailers. There must be back door arrangements that effect how they can sell the stuff. Anyway, doesn't Microsoft sell directly to the customer anyway? I don't get it. I meant that Best Buy could take your order and just send it to you when they can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ort Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 It looks like Microsoft doesn't currently sell their consoles. Their page just links to retailers. There's a big Microsoft logo too, and I'm guessing when supply catches up to demand they do sell consoles direct, but they can't now because of deals they have with these retailers. Like I said earlier, I'm guessing retailers are contractually forbidden from making a wait list, because none of them actually want that. What would happen is everyone would get on every wait list and it would just be a mess. I don't know, but these things are messy and there are a lot of things going on behind the scenes. Who could have guessed that like it would take years for supply to catch up with demand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 8 minutes ago, ort said: It looks like Microsoft doesn't currently sell their consoles. Their page just links to retailers. There's a big Microsoft logo too, and I'm guessing when supply catches up to demand they do sell consoles direct, but they can't now because of deals they have with these retailers. They sell it, it's just never in stock Configure your Xbox Series X | Xbox WWW.XBOX.COM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokt Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 22 minutes ago, Keyser_Soze said: They sell it, it's just never in stock Configure your Xbox Series X | Xbox WWW.XBOX.COM Microsoft Xbox Series X Pre-Order & In Stock Tracker History - NowInStock.net WWW.NOWINSTOCK.NET Microsoft Xbox Series X full in stock history. View this page to find when and where the Microsoft Xbox Series X has been in stock in the recent past. MS store is on here a lot, they just don't go for an extended period of time so it must be limited quantities every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal-El814 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 10 minutes ago, Nokt said: Microsoft Xbox Series X Pre-Order & In Stock Tracker History - NowInStock.net WWW.NOWINSTOCK.NET Microsoft Xbox Series X full in stock history. View this page to find when and where the Microsoft Xbox Series X has been in stock in the recent past. MS store is on here a lot, they just don't go for an extended period of time so it must be limited quantities every time. I’m on the Telegram channel for Xbox stock drops. I immediately click through and the furthest I’ve gotten is adding something to my cart, but can never successfully check out. It’s either extremely limited, the bots outninja me within seconds, or both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokt Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 47 minutes ago, Kal-El814 said: I’m on the Telegram channel for Xbox stock drops. I immediately click through and the furthest I’ve gotten is adding something to my cart, but can never successfully check out. It’s either extremely limited, the bots outninja me within seconds, or both. I've had the best luck with Walmart and Best Buy. Just stay checked in for both otherwise you might lose out having to login. Also downloading the apps helps a lot too, sometimes you won't get the errors on the app like you would on a browser. I did get lucky with amazon once as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emblazon Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 On 10/11/2021 at 9:47 PM, Jason said: The included AppleCare maybe makes it a good deal for Apple whores like @Emblazon. It's kind of weird how Apple is the only one who does this. They'll just take your order and throw it into the queue to be fulfilled when they can. No shenanigans with having to be online at exactly the right time. I actually didn’t get one. I was all ready to throw my money at a new one (got the 13 Pro), but the update was horrible. They lost me at “same great battery life”. No. The Apple Watch battery life is shit. I stick with it because I love the functionality, but the battery life is easily the worst thing about the device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucoe Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 I've pretty much given up on getting a console for this generation. They could have fixed this garbage system before enacting it, but they saw scalpers as some kind of huge profit, even though they sell consoles at a loss to gain customers for their online stores. I've been a long-time loyal Best Buy customer but there's zero chance I'm ever going to pay $200 just to have a slight chance of getting a future console. That's ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Switch OLED available @stepee you got this total tech? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysDyingX Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 44 minutes ago, ManUtdRedDevils said: Switch OLED available @stepee you got this total tech? I got one waiting at BB for me to pick up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 minute ago, BasemntDweller2 said: I got one waiting at BB for me to pick up you will love it. Wouldn't think that making the screen just a tiny bit bigger would make a difference but it does! And the games look fantastic on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 54 minutes ago, ManUtdRedDevils said: Switch OLED available @stepee you got this total tech? Fuck, what do I need to do, just buy that membership then check the page? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 9 minutes ago, BasemntDweller2 said: I got one waiting at BB for me to pick up I swear, Philly steals all of NJ shipments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 minute ago, stepee said: Fuck, what do I need to do, just buy that membership then check the page? Yup. Or find someone who has a membership and suck them off. Both options are good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Oh, it’s $200. I can’t pay $200 extra for it, I could scalp it for less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, stepee said: Oh, it’s $200. I can’t pay $200 extra for it, I could scalp it for less. Call around dude. They are showing up around here at Targets, GameStops, and Best Buys. Shit even the local Micro-Center had some for pick-up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 damn, striking out here, though neither target is picking up in electronics, which has frustratingly been often the case. These stores have like no staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 minute ago, stepee said: damn, striking out here, though neither target is picking up in electronics, which has frustratingly been often the case. These stores have like no staff. Which system are you going for? PS5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Just now, Mr.Vic20 said: Which system are you going for? PS5? Was lucky with that and got a preorder first round, now I’m a sucker and trying to get a switch oled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 There are some parts in Dread that I can tell are almost designed to look brilliant on the oled screen, those monsters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, stepee said: damn, striking out here, though neither target is picking up in electronics, which has frustratingly been often the case. These stores have like no staff. It’s bare bones. Even when I went last week, they had to page someone for assistance and it took about 15 mins for someone to show up for a 30 second question. My sister wants one for the niece so I am trying to secure one for her first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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