Post by: Smash_Brother on January 04, 2007, 02:28:51 PM
I've been having a reoccurring dream where I'm in a gigantic mall-like complex with literally dozens of potential stores that COULD be selling Wiis. I'm always running around frantically, hoping that, by some miracle, this store's shipment will have JUST arrived and I'll be there in time to snatch one up. Also, in the dreams, I'll frequently find a Wii in its box, then flip it over and it's been destroyed with all of the electronics hanging out everywhere, like it was returned that way.
It's like I've managed to elevate the Wii to a mythical level in my dreams due to its elusiveness, despite the fact that I've bought three already, because I still need at least two more for friends who want them.
I know it seems like the most trivial sh*t haunts me, but these are two friends I failed to deliver for at xmas and I've never stopped feeling bad about it.
Who else here is still Wii hunting, lurker or regular? Also, anyone else in the "Please get me one if you can find it!" situation when it comes to friends/family?
Post by: Leck on January 04, 2007, 02:39:58 PM
Then I woke up and had to do it all again :|
Post by: ThePerm on January 04, 2007, 02:42:07 PM
Post by: Smoke39 on January 04, 2007, 02:56:24 PM
As for the topic, I still have no Wii, but I'm not really hunting for one. I'll get one when supply catches up to demand.
Post by: D_MaN87 on January 04, 2007, 03:05:38 PM
Post by: raptorspike on January 04, 2007, 03:16:52 PM
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 04, 2007, 03:29:45 PM
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Originally posted by: raptorspike i can go to one of a few stores in the area, and one will have it.
Where do you live and do you have a guest bedroom/sofa?
Post by: matt oz on January 05, 2007, 07:55:34 AM
If these people, who aren't you, want Wiis so much, why can't they buy them themselves?
Maybe they're just using you. Some people are into being used. I'm not judging though. Whatever goes on in your mind is your business.
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 05, 2007, 06:06:14 PM
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Originally posted by: matt oz
I don't understand why you've placed it upon yourself to buy Wiis for all of your friends. And I REALLY don't understand why you have to regale us with tales and dreams of your efforts either.
If these people, who aren't you, want Wiis so much, why can't they buy them themselves?
Maybe they're just using you. Some people are into being used. I'm not judging though. Whatever goes on in your mind is your business.
Sweet dreams are made of these...who am I to disagree?
Half of it comes from being known as a resourceful guy and the other half comes from being a Nintendo fanboy.
Appreciation is nice, too. When I surprised my GF with the one I got for her, her reaction couldn't have been much more enthusiastic had I proposed.
On the subject of discussing it, come again? Last I checked, this is a forum for discussing a game console. I think the question of frivolity of discussion went out the window the moment we created accounts here.
Post by: MorningStar on January 05, 2007, 06:26:58 PM
Anyways, I sometimes feel a little crappy because I lucked out on getting a Wii. I went to the old Gamestop I used to work at and saw my old manager who liked me. She signed me up for a free suscription of Game Informer and about 2 weeks later I received my first issue. I had COMPLETELY abandoned console gaming and was strictly a PC gamer (aka. Battlefield 2 and first Call of Duty) for about a year. When I looked in the magazine I happened to see an article on the Wii and realized that the last I heard about the Nintendo system was when it was still the Revolution. A few weeks later I decided to run to Target at around 4 AM on launch day and got myself a Wii without much trouble.
Sorry, dude.
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 06, 2007, 06:44:03 AM
Even then, the problem I'm mentioning here is a genuine one for many gamers who tried to acquire Wiis and still ARE. I was wondering if anyone else here has had similar experiences on the matter because, after all, forums are nothing more than a virtual locale to discuss experiences.
Post by: matt oz on January 06, 2007, 07:12:57 PM
Maybe I'm just cynical because I don't like anyone enough to buy a Wii for them.
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 06, 2007, 07:43:39 PM
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Originally posted by: matt oz
Maybe I'm just cynical because I don't like anyone enough to buy a Wii for them.
That's definitely fair.
The people who are looking for them are very close friends who have had my back on more than one occasion, hence why I willingly go out of my way to try and get Wiis for them.
If it started working its way out to "friend of a friend" then yeah, I wouldn't be hunting very hard at that point, and that's to say, not at all.
Post by: Nick DiMola on January 07, 2007, 05:06:05 AM
On the note of finding a Wii. I have looked through nearly every store around for weeks and still haven't spotted a Wii. Stores seem to have oodles of PS3s in stock but not a single Wii in sight. I guess they just sell out instantly whenever they are put out on the shelf, or Nintendo is supplying close to nothing to these retailers. It's a good thing I'm not looking for one because it definitely wouldn't turn out well.
Post by: Rancid Planet on January 08, 2007, 12:43:56 PM
Edit: Can't spall
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 08, 2007, 12:53:43 PM
It was a thong.
Post by: Rancid Planet on January 08, 2007, 12:55:58 PM
I pity you like Mr. T man...you poor poor foo you.
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 08, 2007, 01:04:35 PM
Or should I say, the chafe.
Post by: Rancid Planet on January 08, 2007, 06:27:01 PM
Post by: Dan_Flyhight on January 09, 2007, 04:40:56 AM
Post by: Ceric on January 09, 2007, 04:57:51 AM
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 10, 2007, 08:33:58 AM
Here's my advice for anyone likewise saddled with this issue: make a list of all of the local Best Buy, TRU, Circuit City, Target, etc. stores and of their store hours. Then, wake up a half hour earlier and CALL the store and ask if they have any Wiis going on sale that morning.
Hasn't worked for me yet, but it's the best bet for covering the most ground without ever leaving your home.
