Tried to snag a 2nd Wii both at ToysRus and Target...

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#1 DixieChicks
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Circulars said they had both available... went around 11 this morning-- and both already sold out.... forcing me to believe either each store got like 5 in stock-- or else its really still this popular in almost the middle of february.
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#2 DrPepper1998
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Circulars said they had both available... went around 11 this morning-- and both already sold out.... forcing me to believe either each store got like 5 in stock-- or else its really still this popular in almost the middle of february.DixieChicks
The Latter, btw, GO HILARY CLINTON!
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#3 nvs22
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That was epic...no offense
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#4 mrphilip11
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Why buy a second one?
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#5 BigMike9699
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because he wants to scam desparate gamers on Ebay, by overcharging them for a console they cant get yet, but really want.
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#6 DixieChicks
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I have a multination bakground.. one of them being from the philippines... they want us to grab one and send it to them.  Just a nice gesture to do for cousins you like.

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#7 DixieChicks
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because he wants to scam desparate gamers on Ebay, by overcharging them for a console they cant get yet, but really want.BigMike9699
I

and I've never used Ebay in my life.

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#8 nvs22
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[QUOTE="BigMike9699"]because he wants to scam desparate gamers on Ebay, by overcharging them for a console they cant get yet, but really want.DixieChicks

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and I've never used Ebay in my life.

Ouch Mike, thats gotta sting.
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#9 Rocky32189
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Yeah, it's really still this popular. I got my Wii finally this morning at Toys R Us. First I headed to Target at 9:00 (opened at 10) and it was already sold out. Then I headed to nearby Toys R Us to catch the opening. There was a decent line already outside but I got my Wii without a hitch. They got 30 Wii's and they were easily sold out in less than a half hour. This particular store also got a bunch of DS Lites which were going like crazy too. A few people were lined up just for the DS. Nintendo really has something going...
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#10 v3n0m111
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Yeah i agree, its still VERY popular, because most people who want them havent got them yet
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#11 Wildcat
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I showed up at Target at 6:30 am and waited in line till 7am. At 7 a worker came out and gave us numbers they had 43 systems, I then killed a hour and came back at 8 when they opened and finaly got my Wii. I had #3 so I was the 3rd one checked out. I live in WNY  demand is still very high here and supply is very sporatic. What you need to do is call around on Sat and see who is getting them for Sun then get there when the store opens, earlier if they are doing numbers. In the case of Target they open at 8am so showing up at 11 will never fly even if they have 50 systems. 
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Circulars said they had both available... went around 11 this morning-- and both already sold out.... forcing me to believe either each store got like 5 in stock-- or else its really still this popular in almost the middle of february.DixieChicks

I'm offended by this topic because i don't have a Wii and your trying to buy a second one so people like me don't even get ONE!  That is messed up.

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#13 Theman3788
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every single target in my area got at least 40. And had that many people in line when they opened. Poor fools... all you have to do is go to the ghetto wal-marts. Ive been there twice and theyve had Wiis both times, and both times it was like either later at night or ni the middle of the day
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#14 pennst8grad
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mil-key-lik If you don't have one by now, you don't deserve one. You've obviously made no attempt to get one. If you had, you'd be playing it right now instead of giving people a hard time in this forum. Get off your A**. My local Targets each had over 100. Toys R us had 75 and CCs had 20+. Targets still had them at 2pm!!!!  How can you possibly say you can't find one????
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[QUOTE="DixieChicks"]Circulars said they had both available... went around 11 this morning-- and both already sold out.... forcing me to believe either each store got like 5 in stock-- or else its really still this popular in almost the middle of february.DrPepper1998
The Latter, btw, GO HILARY CLINTON!

Yes, let's vote for a President that will "chat" with us. But to TC, definitly is still popular. People are still paying over 300 bucks for it on eBay.
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#16 rbcc1800
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As a matter of fact, I personally been out to stores early in the morning three times just this month, and I still don't have one. Just because you don't have one yet, doesn't mean you haven't tried. It's not that easy everywhere
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#17 coolcole1
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here is a little bit of info for thosewho want a wii wal-mart hordes themthen waits till sunday promotionals to put them out in chicago i was at a store two weeks ago in the morning right when they opened and they had twenty of them sold out in an hour  and there was a line ten people long. happy hunting
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[QUOTE="DixieChicks"]Circulars said they had both available... went around 11 this morning-- and both already sold out.... forcing me to believe either each store got like 5 in stock-- or else its really still this popular in almost the middle of february.mil-key-lik

I'm offended by this topic because i don't have a Wii and your trying to buy a second one so people like me don't even get ONE!  That is messed up.

You can get one fairly easily now if you really want one. Sure, they still sell out in a matter of minutes but you don't really have to camp out any more. What you have to do is find out when they are getting their shipments in and show up before the store opens and get in line.

I've only been looking for a Wii for the past week and guess what? I picked one up today because I did my research. Toys R Us, Circuit City, and Target all got huge shipments today. If you didn't get one, shame on you,

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Circulars said they had both available... went around 11 this morning-- and both already sold out.... forcing me to believe either each store got like 5 in stock-- or else its really still this popular in almost the middle of february.DixieChicks
Both....

I have a multination bakground.. one of them being from the philippines... they want us to grab one and send it to them.  Just a nice gesture to do for cousins you like.

DixieChicks
I'm half Black and Filipino.. woot!
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#20 wizdom
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Circulars said they had both available... went around 11 this morning-- and both already sold out.... forcing me to believe either each store got like 5 in stock-- or else its really still this popular in almost the middle of february.DixieChicks
Its still popular and will probally be that way for awhile
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#21 RMANPOWER
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Yeah, I went into Target today and seen 3 PS3 *60gig* and 4 Wii's. Sold out quick, except PS3 lmao
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#22 evilinla
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I got my Wii today at Target. They had about 60, so no big hassle. Except the nunchucks and Wiimotes. They disappeared in 5 seconds. And Zelda, too. I managed to get my copy though!
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#23 RMANPOWER
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congrats on getting one at no problem. How do you like it?
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[QUOTE="mil-key-lik"]

[QUOTE="DixieChicks"]Circulars said they had both available... went around 11 this morning-- and both already sold out.... forcing me to believe either each store got like 5 in stock-- or else its really still this popular in almost the middle of february.Rocky32189

I'm offended by this topic because i don't have a Wii and your trying to buy a second one so people like me don't even get ONE!  That is messed up.

You can get one fairly easily now if you really want one. Sure, they still sell out in a matter of minutes but you don't really have to camp out any more. What you have to do is find out when they are getting their shipments in and show up before the store opens and get in line.

I've only been looking for a Wii for the past week and guess what? I picked one up today because I did my research. Toys R Us, Circuit City, and Target all got huge shipments today. If you didn't get one, shame on you,

And he was actaully giving it to another person.. Not like some greedy ebayer..
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#25 Eragont
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I have a multination bakground.. one of them being from the philippines... they want us to grab one and send it to them. Just a nice gesture to do for cousins you like.

DixieChicks
doesnt the wii have regional games?
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#26 Machinna
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ok ya people are being judgemental idiots now is not easy finding a wii in most stores had been sold out already!
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#27 ROLFCHANK
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because he wants to scam desparate gamers on Ebay, by overcharging them for a console they cant get yet, but really want.BigMike9699
i have to disagree with you that that is "scamming" people. you could easily argue that a person paying a premium on ebay (at around $50-$70 lately for the wii) are paying for the ease of getting their console before stores are fully stocked and not having to wait in a line early in the morning or hoping to be in the right place at the right time. those people are paying those prices, and it is worth it to them. i don't think it is gouging or scamming or anything. i choose not to pay a premium and will wait until i can find one with ease in a store. others want it more and are willing to pay, which is just fine. the current premium being paid on ebay is ensuring that the allocation of wiis is being distributed correctly, to those who want them the most.
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#28 Warfust
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The Toys 'R Us by my house got 50 in the past weekend. Gone in 10 mins.

Same thing at Target, it's amazing how fast they fly off the shelves.