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Title: Help Find a Wii thread
Post by: Requiem on May 21, 2007, 11:01:25 AM
So I am finally done with another year of college, and finally have enough loot to buy a Nintendo Wii. The only problem is: I can't find one.

Do you guys know what I should do to finally get one of these bastards into my house?
Title: RE: Help Find a Wii thread
Post by: ShyGuy on May 21, 2007, 11:05:38 AM
Target is supposed to have a bunch next Sunday
Title: RE: Help Find a Wii thread
Post by: that Baby guy on May 21, 2007, 11:35:51 AM
Seduce Smash_Brother.

Seriously, ask him about what he did.  That should help.
Title: RE: Help Find a Wii thread
Post by: KDR_11k on May 21, 2007, 07:32:15 PM
Want me to start posting pictures of huge piles of unsold Wii?
Title: RE: Help Find a Wii thread
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 21, 2007, 07:36:47 PM
yes post pics, but they have to have time/date stamps on them.
Title: RE:Help Find a Wii thread
Post by: DAaaMan64 on May 21, 2007, 09:06:54 PM
There at Wii's at my Fred Meyer at Spokane Washington.
Title: RE: Help Find a Wii thread
Post by: ShyGuy on May 21, 2007, 09:20:52 PM
WHOA! You're in Spokane too? Which Fred Meyer? the one on Francis was out last time I looked.
Title: RE:Help Find a Wii thread
Post by: Smash_Brother on May 22, 2007, 06:18:53 AM
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Originally posted by: thatguy
Seduce Smash_Brother.


Flattery will get you EVERYWHERE...

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Seriously, ask him about what he did.  That should help.


Start with iTrackr. If that doesn't work, I'd recommend calling all of the local Wal-Marts and Targets in your area and ask if they'll be having a sunday relaunch. They typically will.

My GF works at Gamestop and she tells me that it's taking 1-2 days now before the Wii stock gets cleaned out AND that they're receiving them weekly now. Thus, your chances should be getting better all the time.
Title: RE: Help Find a Wii thread
Post by: Requiem on May 22, 2007, 06:32:25 AM
Thanks alot everyone for your help.
Title: RE: Help Find a Wii thread
Post by: UncleBob on May 22, 2007, 04:19:39 PM
If you want, I can call you when we get some in.

How far away are you from Carmi, Il?
Title: RE: Help Find a Wii thread
Post by: Requiem on May 22, 2007, 05:50:47 PM
About 5 hours.

As thoughtful as the offer is, I wouldn't drive that far just for a Wii. With gas prices at tree-fifty, I'm not trying to drive anywhere.
Title: RE: Help Find a Wii thread
Post by: WuTangTurtle on May 22, 2007, 06:13:33 PM
i hear going to Sears can be a good find, since almost nobody would think to go there.  Actually i heard a Gamestop employee say that, oh and just 2 days ago I walked into a EBgames store (friend made me) and we noticed some lady purchasing one.  So yeah your not doomed, good luck man.
Title: RE: Help Find a Wii thread
Post by: Adrock on May 22, 2007, 07:12:50 PM
Pay attention to the Sunday circular! If they advertise (front page or otherwise), that retailer is absolutely getting some that week. They'll usually go on sale on that Sunday, but not always. They might come in the middle of the week. Trust me, I worked at Targer not too long ago. I quit because it sucked, but believe me. Also, from my experience, Target only gets shipments above 15 whereas Toys R US and Walmart will take whatever Nintendo can spare them which can be as low as 6 or 7 consoles. That said, Target doesn't seem to get Wii shipments as frequently, but when they do, they're typically larger than other retailers. Bear in mind that I'm only speaking of stores in my area so it might be different elsewhere though I assume it's all the same.

Still, Nintendo apparently ramped up Wii production in April so I would expect Wii to be more available soon.
Title: RE: Help Find a Wii thread
Post by: NuclearSpeed on May 24, 2007, 04:34:05 PM
yeah target has them in the ad for sunday 5/27 so they should definately have some sunday morning
Title: RE: Help Find a Wii thread
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 26, 2007, 10:40:00 PM
Circuit City has Wii units this Sunday morning.

Vouchers will be handed out 1 hour prior to store opening.
Title: RE: Help Find a Wii thread
Post by: UncleBob on May 27, 2007, 02:25:04 AM
We have Wiis in stock at my Wal*Mart.
Title: RE: Help Find a Wii thread
Post by: Ceric on May 27, 2007, 02:31:10 AM
lol.  Mine doesn't but they had DS's, GBA, PS3, XBox360's(All Versions), PSP's and PS2's...
Title: RE:Help Find a Wii thread
Post by: freddie46 on June 26, 2007, 03:35:54 PM
You will be surprised of what in store for you when you visit this site, SmartRatings.com. Aside from the reviews, you will see a number of merchants selling Wii online. I cannot say anything more because I am so excited telling you this. Hope this helps. Good luck.
Title: RE: Help Find a Wii thread
Post by: ShyGuy on June 26, 2007, 04:27:57 PM
hmm, freddie46.....


Real or Spam?  
Title: RE: Help Find a Wii thread
Post by: NeoThunder on June 26, 2007, 08:21:06 PM
ya, i would check as many retailers as possible every sunday morning

i would check in person at like walmarts and targets and those, and just call the others like EB and Gamestop