Flaight Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 Out of curiosity - and following various Argos related posts here - I visited one Argos branch to see what happens when I try to preorder Wii (I already have it secured elsewhere). It was weird to say the least. First, I typed in the item code (as you do) at the catalogue: 568 3257. The little Argos digipad displayed "Only available for delivery". So, I went to a cash till for delivery order. The woman at the counter (who didn't know what 'Wii' was) asked me my address etc. Then she asked on what date I want it delivered. She replied: November 23rd, 24th, 27th, 28th etc... December 1st, 20th. And I was like, WTF. I looked at her screen and sure enough, all those dates were there on the system, ready to be chosen. The woman was clueless. She got someone senior over and she was clueless as well. There certainly wasn't a pre-order list at the store. I don't know about you, but that gave me no confidence in Argos system. Argos system is centralized for the UK and it is not aware of the state of Wii. It's almost as if Argos Headquarters didn't know what it is and just added it to the catalogue and set it up like a new kettle hitting the market. The lack of attention towards Argos by Wii buyers mean that they may not bump into a problem, but I have the feeling they don't have a system setup to detect over-reserving preorders. Their main system seemed as clueless as the women working there. And I fear that Argos online shop is also hooked up to the same system. Incidentally, Woolworths online store is guaranteeing a Wii in the launch week. Now, that is more exact and reassuring... isn't there a Wii S-Video cable?!?!? I think there is meant to be 1. It's out in Japan. Maybe you could get component cable and get a component -> S-Video adapter....
Dyson Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 Two minutes until Amazon pre-orders are up. I've set up 1-Click ordering, and with any luck I'll get one before the rush. It wouldn't surprise me to see them gone in a matter of minutes considering how many people lost a GAME preorder/left it to the last minute like me..
Caris Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 Meh im up at 5 to 9 just to order a Wii from Amazon, least i will get one on the 8th i suppose.
flameboy Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 yeah its slowing down refreshing now, still not up tho...
wooks63 Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 No sign of it on Amazon yet - speed seems fine to me at the moment
Dyson Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 Indeed, slow refreshing on the site. Wonder if they're delaying the putting up of the item for some reason? Ho hum, gonna keep refreshing until it's up though.
Zero Seven Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 *thinks of the email he got from Game saying his Wii will not be shipped for the 8th* Lets hope this shot at Amazon turns out to be a lucky one!
Caris Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 Nice one Amazon, i got up for nothing. They better fix this quick, can anyone else put a Wii in there basket?
flameboy Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 Still waiting... 9am my ass i knew this would be case though,lets be honest it was never gonna go up bang on 9am
Mimternet Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 No and I need to get to work!! lol It's not up yet. "knew this would be case though,lets be honest it was never gonna go up bang on 9am" Yeah, true.
Dyson Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 It'll be up soon. They're probably loving the hits on their site at the moment.
Dyson Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 lol, everyone waiting for amazon aswell? Probably more than you think :P
Dyson Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 Preorder message has gone.. Edit: It's back o_O
wooks63 Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 Ordered really early from PCWorld, but would be nice to have a back-up order, hence why I'm waiting for Amazon
Bren Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 lol, 09:10am and i just rushed back from asdsa with smackdown for the 360 :P
Caris Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 lol, everyone waiting for amazon aswell? Thought you wernt getting a Wii scumbag?
Nintenchris Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 Whoa you guys musta missed out... they went up and then down in seconds! LMAO na im kidding ya!
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