darthbane2k Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 Im sick of these fools, absolutely sick of them. We are less than THREE WEEKS from the wiis launch and HMV oxford st (yes that BIG store) are STILL UNABLE to confirm 1) how many wiis they are getting and if those (like myself) who have preordered will get one at launch 2) whether they will have a midnight opening event Every other major retailer has let their pre order customers know where they stand, HMV however were quick to take the £30 deposit and cant be arsed to provide us with any more info since.
blender Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 their website is out of stock for before christmas. Looks like you are doomed
Jasper Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 My retailer, Game Mania, is the largest game retailer in Belgium. In Genk we have the largest store in Belgium (the best selling, at least). They didn't have a comfirmed number either. Still, I'm not worrieing. Why are you guys all hacking on this type of thing? You're really losing it a little to much. Don't be a child and blame Nintendo for this, because I believe Nintendo doesn't have numbers either, or refused to give them now. Now let's stop being so angry. I know other retailers got their numbers, but maybe the other retilaers just didn't. And even if they dide, they'll tell you in time. just don't be a cry-baby. And for a midnight-launch, what's up with that? We never have any in Belgium and we ain't angry about it. Because we have frickin' patience for a thing, and a certain logic. We have to work on fridays, you see? Now. Stop. Complaining.
Nintendork Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 That is what you get for going with a non game specialist retailer. Also calm the hell down. I don't have a pre-order yet and I won't start worrying until 5 days before the system launches. Midnight openings are being advised against except for press events because the risk of mugging. I wouldn't hesitate to threaten someone for a PS3 given the chance
flameboy Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 right as ive said god knows how many times, i work for HMV, and we still do not know how many we are getting at all, not even a clue and last time I checked we had taken 49 preorders and counting... and still taken £30 deposits, which does suck completely I know. Your best bet is to ring the customer services and make a complaint to find out. we've tried finding out from our head office and they can't give us any idea at all, it is stupid i'll admit. ring the customer services the number is: 020 7467 1109 EDIT doing the maths we will never get that consoles. there are atleast 200 stores (it is closer to 250) if every store got that many thats 9800, i can't see us getting that many if play couldn't fulfill 7000 or even close to if you believe the rumours. 2ND EDIT would also so they aren't the worst retailer in the country, (one of very few high street to be making an operating profit in the current climate,) they must be doing something good
Nintenchris Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 Well Gameplay.com still havent let anyone know if there getting one at launch.. and yeah its so irritating
Colin Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 Topic title is well OTT.........but I can understand why you must be concerned. If you were one of the first to put the £30 down for a console in that said store, then you should be fine. HMV's prices online were brilliant the other week, and I think they still retain some of the cheaper ones around. Definitely not that bad.
Cube Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 I don't have a pre-order yet and I won't start worrying until 5 days before the system launches. I thought you hated most Wii-related stuff???
Samdecahedron Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 2ND EDIT would also so they aren't the worst retailer in the country, (one of very few high street to be making an operating profit in the current climate,) they must be doing something good I know why your company makes a profit, it charges £17 for albums that are 5 years old! Anywhere else charges normal amounts. Only the chart stuff gets sold at a normal price. About the Wii thing, i'd just pray to god that i got one. I pre-ordered with GAME, as i was confident they wouldn't let me down.
blender Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 gamestation.co.uk are officially the worst online retailer. FACT
darthbane2k Posted November 17, 2006 Author Posted November 17, 2006 Firstly, my beef is with the massive OXFORD ST HMV store in London. NOT the website. Okay - im mad, so deeming HMV 'the worst retailer' was obviously OTT. However I am pissed because EVERY ONE I KNOW who has placed a wii order elsewhere knows (at this stage) what position they are in. These people are planning what games to buy and what accessories because they know they are getting a wii on dec 8th. HMV are leaving its customers hanging, no one knows. Its no good telling me 2 or 3 days before launch as I will have no backup options. If HMV tell me dec 8th that I didnt get a Wii, I will be unlikely to see one before xmas.
flameboy Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 I know why your company makes a profit, it charges £17 for albums that are 5 years old! Anywhere else charges normal amounts. Only the chart stuff gets sold at a normal price. About the Wii thing, i'd just pray to god that i got one. I pre-ordered with GAME, as i was confident they wouldn't let me down. they don't actually charge these higher prices now... we have recently launch our welsh dragon pricing scheme means we don't charge more that £13 for CD for £16 for DVD. and anyway you don't have to shop there...if everyone thought it was a rip off they wouldn't make a profit...
darthbane2k Posted November 17, 2006 Author Posted November 17, 2006 Your best bet is to ring the customer services and make a complaint to find out. we've tried finding out from our head office and they can't give us any idea at all, it is stupid i'll admit. ring the customer services the number is: 020 7467 1109 Called them. Useless. They are 'not in a position to comment about orders, stock allocations or other retailers (by way of comparison' They suggested I write into head office and complain. Yeah right?! The Wii will be released before I get a response. Muppets.
Ginger_Chris Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 However I am pissed because EVERY ONE I KNOW who has placed a wii order elsewhere knows (at this stage) what position they are in I have no idea what position I'm in after ordering online with game. so yea, calm down, just put a refundable prorder down somewhere else just in case.
darthbane2k Posted November 17, 2006 Author Posted November 17, 2006 I have no idea what position I'm in after ordering online with game. so yea, calm down, just put a refundable prorder down somewhere else just in case. Yes you do. GAME have already informed sucessful customers, so you can consider yourself either a) uncertain or b) unsucessful. Considering GAME have already sent letters to sucessful customers and you have not recieved one, you are in a position to make a backup pre order before it is too late. What HMV are doing are leaving its customers hanging, and by the time they make any announcements, it WILL be too late for those who are unsucessful.
flameboy Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 Yes you do. GAME have already informed sucessful customers, so you can consider yourself either a) uncertain or b) unsucessful. Considering GAME have already sent letters to sucessful customers and you have not recieved one, you are in a position to make a backup pre order before it is too late. What HMV are doing are leaving its customers hanging, and by the time they make any announcements, it WILL be too late for those who are unsucessful. to be fair if you are unsuccessful at all, your not gonna be guranteed now, no matter who you buy off.
KKOB Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 Gamestation in the Arndale in Manchester STILL doesn't know if it can do a midnight opening-it's asked the centre but its waiting on its decision to open at 11pm or 12am. sooooo HOPEFULLYYYYYYY . . .
Ashley Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 Well we know we won't be, as we're all lazy and it costs too much.
Oli1983uk Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 Im sick of these fools, absolutely sick of them.We are less than THREE WEEKS from the wiis launch and HMV oxford st (yes that BIG store) are STILL UNABLE to confirm 1) how many wiis they are getting and if those (like myself) who have preordered will get one at launch 2) whether they will have a midnight opening event Every other major retailer has let their pre order customers know where they stand, HMV however were quick to take the £30 deposit and cant be arsed to provide us with any more info since. hey just to let you know I know the company who is supplying sound gear for nintendo to do an event at HMV oxford street for the launch of the Wii, I have just gotta talk to the bloke my self to comfirm it with him.
Din Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 I know why your company makes a profit, it charges £17 for albums that are 5 years old! HMV are a rip off when it comes to older albums. I've went in looking for albums before only to find that some of them were £17+!!! they don't actually charge these higher prices now... we have recently launch our welsh dragon pricing scheme means we don't charge more that £13 for CD for £16 for DVD. Ah, I've never been into HMV for a while now so I haven't seen the new prices.
mcj metroid Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 HMV are a rip off when it comes to older albums. I've went in looking for albums before only to find that some of them were £17+!!! . also for old games.you can get your average platinum game for 33euro.i mean why charge the extra 3?
KKOB Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 Well we know we won't be, as we're all lazy and it costs too much. Gamestation on New St should be as well, they did for DS and 360, and IMO Gamestation >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> GAME.
AshMat Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 My gamestation don't know how many they're getting either. But say they'll ring me when they do.
antster1983 Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 My gamestation don't know how many they're getting either. But say they'll ring me when they do. My Gamestation told me they'd have enough systems for all pre-orders to be met.
Ashley Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 Gamestation on New St should be as well, they did for DS and 360, and IMO Gamestation >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> GAME. Come to Kiddy, theres a reason their staff are nicknamed "big fat neil" and "twiggy". Weird people. My manager, in a rare moment, said something kind of wise. Gamestation get the teens who in large buy nothing, we get the more serious gamers and the parents.
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