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Ni No Kuni Collector's Edition for EU/NA [failure level well beyond critical mass]
- Thread starter rockman zx
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Was able to track mine by reference on the UPS site (I forget sometimes that you can do that... I did that for some Apple stuff at one time, too). Anyway, I'm at "Order Processed: Ready for UPS" according to UPS, and it actually also gave me a scheduled delivery date (Monday, since I did 3-day shipping). Here's hoping...
GreatMightySymp
Member
Got the email, but it didn't have a tracking number. Got the reference number trick to work, shows it coming this Friday.
Hopefully the box is in good shape when it comes in.
EDIT: Also getting the $2 or so in rebates from Amazon due to the guide price drop before release.
Hopefully the box is in good shape when it comes in.
EDIT: Also getting the $2 or so in rebates from Amazon due to the guide price drop before release.
zeopower6
Member
I shipped something via UPS about a month ago to a location in the same state as me (CA)... it arrived the next morning and I shipped it Ground. In most cases though, Ground isn't really next day.
I just called the number provided and talked to Ed. I asked when my order is supposed to ship since I paid for next day service and was charged yesterday. He said it usually takes 24-48hrs for "processing" but it looked like my order should actually still ship today. I asked where this shipment is coming from and if they are still working since it's 9:30 eastern he said it ships from Indiana but was sure I would get it tomorrow. I don't see how I get no reference to work on UPS and my order in their system still says in process. Maybe DR is out on the tarmac holding the plan for one last load of Wizard Editions for all of us!!!
Ironic that I did 2-day, but you'll probably be getting it before me
Well at least you can make a profit since they are going for crazy amounts right now second hand.
Hours Left
Member
Finally got my shipping notice.
Carnby
Member
zeopower6
Member
They seem to be sending out the emails very slowly. Some people got it earlier this afternoon... others got it very recently like just now.
(I ordered back in July btw and only got my email about an hour ago)
fvng
Member
If you tried to flip your WE via your Amazon seller account (if you have one) you can't sell any copy of Ni No Kuni on Amazon right now.. the error message appears
*IMPORTANT MESSAGE:
**Please note: The item for which you have attempted to create a listing is a restricted item.
Furthermore, It looks like Amazon has run out of copies of the standard edition of the game, if you order a copy it won't be shipped out until 1 to 3 weeks (and this is just the normal edition)
Hours Left
Member
It's time stamped about 40 minutes ago.
Not much of a profit, and certainly not worth the effort of reselling it.
edit: hmmm they've gone up in price.
Still, it's a hassle I'd rather not go through, and I don't want to get screwed over buy a buyer on eBay.
Shrennin
Didn't get the memo regarding the 14th Amendment
I think the Wizard Edition might be as valuable as that one MGS collector's edition. I think it was the second game with an extremely rare edition that is sold second-hand for an extremely high price. Anyway, if it's like that, then the WE could get even more valuable sealed over time.
I wouldn't want to deal with the hassle of selling and shipping a 3lb box around. I don't really care about reselling or keeping things sealed for collector purposes or whatever.
$55 (for me based on thefinalcost.com) isn't a huge amount of money. It feels really bad that I am basically paying $100 more than regular for a CE that will come way late. But I'll just take this as a harsh $55 lesson on trusting American merchants to care about international customers.
Namco Bandai/Digital River were asked about who they were shipping with (with no response) and were advised to please not use UPS. But they did it anyway. So... they obviously just don't care.
Other people in Canada may want to look at trying to clear the package with customs themselves.
See this site for more information:
http://trueler.com/2010/09/13/ups-brokerage-fees-total-scam-fraud-cheating-avoid-it/
My English isn't very good (don't let my NeoGAF posting fool you) and I don't have a way to get to the closest CBSA office so it's not an option for me. But maybe others can save themselves from being robbed by UPS this way. Good luck Canadians.
$55 (for me based on thefinalcost.com) isn't a huge amount of money. It feels really bad that I am basically paying $100 more than regular for a CE that will come way late. But I'll just take this as a harsh $55 lesson on trusting American merchants to care about international customers.
Namco Bandai/Digital River were asked about who they were shipping with (with no response) and were advised to please not use UPS. But they did it anyway. So... they obviously just don't care.
Other people in Canada may want to look at trying to clear the package with customs themselves.
See this site for more information:
http://trueler.com/2010/09/13/ups-brokerage-fees-total-scam-fraud-cheating-avoid-it/
My English isn't very good (don't let my NeoGAF posting fool you) and I don't have a way to get to the closest CBSA office so it's not an option for me. But maybe others can save themselves from being robbed by UPS this way. Good luck Canadians.
Understandable I was about to sell my iphone 5 on there but nervous as hell with something over $100. Ebay buyers can be assholes.
SerArthurDayne
Member
So, I just got a cancellation e-mail despite ordering with 5 minutes of the new batch going live. What a gaggle of cunts. Apparently filling in order isn't how they play the game.
jetsetmario
Member
According to UPS mine has shipped and will arrive by the end of the day tomorrow!!!
Lucent
Member
Yeah I just checked after reading this. Mine is scheduled for delivery Friday by end of day. Awesome. =D
Call them 952-392-2057 they are still there right now. They will probably let you re-order that seems to be the response most are getting.
hairypeckpeck
Member
Same here. Fuck them.
rumbalumba
Banned
mine just got cancelled as well. W-T-F.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Uh, ok? No shit ground can be the next day, the post office works the same way... It's not the fastest nor is it expected to be next day like that poster assumed.
Wait why are you attacking me? I'm just talking with you guys ;__; I'm waiting just as much as everyone else
zeopower6
Member
Okay. Was just sharing an experience in which it was next day... It's definitely not to be expected at all though. ;_;Same here within 2 -3 min of it going up I'm on hold now with them seeing what is going on.
SerArthurDayne
Member
It may have been rendered irrelevant by this post:
But I think I may have burned my bridges. My e-mail response:
There will not be a next time. Give me my money back and go fuck yourselves.
Sincerely,
Customer
Credit card. Paypal wouldn't work. There's still a pending charge on my card though. And I seriously ordered within a couple of minutes of it going up.
Maybe this restock was just a lie/publicity stunt?
My first order has been shipped (ordered 1/9/2012), my second order which I made when they had the restock a couple of days ago has been cancelled even if I ordered during the first 5 minutes of the sale.
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Dear Customer:
Digital River is very sorry for the problems you had ordering NAMCO BANDAI's Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch - Wizard's Edition. Regretfully, we must inform you that because of an error in our ordering system, the available inventory of Wizard's Edition was oversold by mistake. As a result, we were unable to fulfill your order because it was placed after the stock was depleted. You will receive an official order cancellation notice within 24-48 hours.
We want you to know that Digital River does not take this situation lightly. We are implementing process improvements to prevent this issue from happening again and are committed to regaining your trust. While we can't replace your order for the Wizard's Edition, we hope that you will accept this one-time-use coupon code for $20 off (valid through March 31, 2013) on any item from clubNAMCO. Please feel free to shop today for one of your favorite NAMCO BANDAI games or pre-order Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3. We are confident your next experience with us will be a good one.
Coupon Code: xxxxxxxx
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at namcobandai.en.cs@digitalriver.com for assistance.
Sincerely,
Digital River Customer Service
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Kind of sucks since it was going to be one hell of a gift, hopefully people get their stuff.
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Dear Customer:
Digital River is very sorry for the problems you had ordering NAMCO BANDAI's Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch - Wizard's Edition. Regretfully, we must inform you that because of an error in our ordering system, the available inventory of Wizard's Edition was oversold by mistake. As a result, we were unable to fulfill your order because it was placed after the stock was depleted. You will receive an official order cancellation notice within 24-48 hours.
We want you to know that Digital River does not take this situation lightly. We are implementing process improvements to prevent this issue from happening again and are committed to regaining your trust. While we can't replace your order for the Wizard's Edition, we hope that you will accept this one-time-use coupon code for $20 off (valid through March 31, 2013) on any item from clubNAMCO. Please feel free to shop today for one of your favorite NAMCO BANDAI games or pre-order Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3. We are confident your next experience with us will be a good one.
Coupon Code: xxxxxxxx
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at namcobandai.en.cs@digitalriver.com for assistance.
Sincerely,
Digital River Customer Service
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Kind of sucks since it was going to be one hell of a gift, hopefully people get their stuff.
zeopower6
Member
How did they oversell that fast...? You could order for like 2-3 hours before it was taken down...
I guess it must have been limited as in "there are only 5 copies" limited?
hairypeckpeck
Member
TheChillyAcademic
Member
HOLY SHIT, dudes I am so sorry to hear that...this is absolutely ridiculous. How do you oversell additional stock?
chronos4590
Member
Just got an email saying it was cancelled. Fucking through with Namco. They put a hold on my account for that order so I better see that hold taken off other wise They better do something for me, and real good. Too too done. Never again. worst customer experience I've ever had.
Cyberman65
Member
Just got the email as well and ordered at 1:03 EST when the restock happened. I bought the regular edition with steelcase and guide book from Gamestop on release day, but wanted to have this special edition as a collectors item. Not happy at all.
I bought it within 6 minutes it went up. Such a bummer.
Mine got cancelled too, I ordered about 20 minutes after they reopened orders. I wonder how many they really had if people who ordered 5 minutes afterwards got cancelled as well...
I cancelled my Amazon preorder for this and now Amazon is out of stock. I'm kinda pissed right now...
I cancelled my Amazon preorder for this and now Amazon is out of stock. I'm kinda pissed right now...