Uh, just the Switch + Zelda + Bomberman + 1-2 Switch is $460 by itself, not even taking into account tax. So... dear god yes? Who the hell is offering that?
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Uh, just the Switch + Zelda + Bomberman + 1-2 Switch is $460 by itself, not even taking into account tax. So... dear god yes? Who the hell is offering that?
Buy it and run.
I could have gotten 450 for my Switch, Zelda, and a $15 Zelda carrying case.
Granted, I threw some unwarranted shade towards Nint but I wouldn't say their case of understocking is unprecedented (amiibos for instance, or the mini nes which is still understocked here to the point where my local shop had to import US stocks at twice the price, they cost 150 bucks here).
I don't think they understocked for the switch tho. Most stores around says in a week or two it should prop up once more
I don't think they understocked for the switch tho. Most stores around says in a week or two it should prop up once more
KojiKnight
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Totally anecdotal, but I just checked my local Wal-Mart and they are out of everything switch and it's accessory related stuff.
I saw that one as well and didn't buy it because it does seem to good to be true. The seller seems to have a good amount of reviews, but I did not want to risk it.
yeah same, I'll pass.
It does. There were only two, and as soon as I tried to check out the stock was out.
The price is still showing, for now.
Decided to check a couple stores in the small town I work in on lunch. Wal-Mart surprisingly had a pro-controller, a couple copies of each game, about 10 grey joy con pairs. No systems.
Went to K-mart for the first time in years and they don't even have a proper electronics department anymore. Looked like a BigLots from a war torn country. It was weird.
Only other place in town is GameStop and lol at that possibility.
Went to K-mart for the first time in years and they don't even have a proper electronics department anymore. Looked like a BigLots from a war torn country. It was weird.
Only other place in town is GameStop and lol at that possibility.
In reference to my last post, had to pass because the shipping was going to be 50 atleast to nyc. The seller is based in Texas so any gaffers maybe able to take advantage not sure if we can post CL links, but it was found in the NYC CL section. Those who are in Texas give it a go the deal is amazing, not sure why i was asking.
K-Marts are depressing as fuck these days. Walking into one is like time warping back to 1997, with an added level of sadness because of how barren half of them are.
Why would the seller be taking such a big loss on a sold out system that's in fairly high demand? System alone is going for his total asking price and yet he's offering: the system, 3 games, nice charging stand and 2 joycon controllers.
Seems like a ripoff to me.
I was thinking that aswell, the rush of seeing a good deal almost won me over than the shipping cost of 50 bucks which still doesnt look bad but its out of what i can spend now. It would be crazy if it were true. And they had gotten so many that they are just looking to get rid of them.
I just wish Brickseek would report semi accurate stock numbers for Walmart stores. Seeing 6 listed as being at my local Walmart is such a tease when they definitely don't have any. But then again as soon as I see a number shift my ass is going straight there.
Yeah, 6 seems to equal 0 with these Walmart numbers. Elsewhere, local Target numbers stock to be updating throughout the day. I stopped by one nearby on lunch just to look even thought it was listed as out of stock. An hour after lunch, they now show limited stock...d'oh. Might check after work now, but it could be too late.
That's just desperate sellers. If you're gong to flip a new release console for profit, you have to do it the first week and fast, otherwise stock will eventually catch up and people who are thirsty will eventually chill out. I expect the prices to drop very quickly over the next few weeks.
Hi.
Danis Saur
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Like an idiot decided just barely now that I wanted a Switch, looked all over major retailers and websites...
Sold out like hotcakes.
I don't mind waiting a week... But until April? Hell no.
Sold out like hotcakes.
I don't mind waiting a week... But until April? Hell no.
You must be strong though Zelda BotW is only one of the best games ever created.
Xander51
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Haha! Thank you both for the laugh.
Switches are totally gone in my neck of the woods (near Portland, OR). Stores around here only got a few more than pre-ordered, and haven't seen any new stock.
Just about every store I've been to looking for Switch accessories has Pro Controllers in stock. Target, Toys R Us, GameStop,etc.
Danis Saur
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Both Ebay and Craigslist are selling them at even higher prices than retail price...
And people are buying them!
THIS IS MADNESS.
And people are buying them!
THIS IS MADNESS.
Lupin the Third
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The only one in our town closed down, but not before clearing out all their gaming stuff.
Madness? THIS IS oh never mind
That's generally what happens when the demand for a product in any particular market outweighs the supply
Glass Shark
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By the end of the week I should have enough money to pull the trigger if I see a Switch in stock... now I just have to decide if I want Gray or Neon.
For some reason I had the great idea of buying a Neon Switch post-launch even though I initially did not intend on buying one until Super Mario Odyssey ( or at least Mario Kart ) was out.
I found one new from a retailer online and was able to order without issue and now have myself a Switch.
The... problem... is that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is nowhere to be found. I can't find it at any online retailers ( at least not new / at MSRP ) and my two local stores don't have it.
Actually, my two local stores don't have anything Switch right now, period. No Switch, no games, no accessories, no shelf space, period.
I found one new from a retailer online and was able to order without issue and now have myself a Switch.
The... problem... is that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is nowhere to be found. I can't find it at any online retailers ( at least not new / at MSRP ) and my two local stores don't have it.
Actually, my two local stores don't have anything Switch right now, period. No Switch, no games, no accessories, no shelf space, period.
Big Papa Husker
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I've seen BotW at every store I've been to.
Macho Madness
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Do you live in the US? Every online store has Zelda.
Macho Madness
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If you're desperate and want to pay a $100 premium, Fingerhut has some Switches: https://www.fingerhut.com/product/NM8IK.uts?cat=12207
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
My wife is on board with helping me find one. Now the REAL hunt begins.
The three that I used to frequent in my town have all closed in recent years and I don't know how that one stays open - the aforementioned Walmart is literally right next door. The parking lots are connected.
Where do you live? I guess there's always the eShop, that limited space though...
MAX PAYMENT
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Digital. It's the only way.
Primethius
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Man, I wouldn't even mind paying $100 extra to some seller on Amazon but delivery date being March 14-29th?
Uh, lol, no thanks.
Uh, lol, no thanks.
Most of my purchases on the 3DS were digital and I have to admit having so much stuff on there without having to swap cartridges is awesome. Unfortunately SD card sizes don't scale with the increased size of games on the Switch...
The_Darkest_Red
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My wife came home from "grocery shopping" last night with a surprise Switch for me. She randomly called Target and they had ONE in stock. I had already come to terms with not playing Zelda for weeks.
#blest
You need to marry your wife right now.
J
Jpop
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nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Consider me jelly. <3
Two switches (neon) up for sale on Amazon for 40 dollars less than the usual price. Seller looks trust worthy but to be honest not brave enough to jump on it, i'm always suspicious.
link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MUAGZ49/?tag=neogaf0e-20
link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MUAGZ49/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Mattakuevan
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They've been up for a while. Trying to buy them spits back an out of stock error from amazon.
The Teachinator
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I've seen Switches for less than $100 over retail in GAF's Buy/Sell/Trade topic.
There's one right now for $330 (though a few hours old...) and one with a small scratch on the Joy Con listed as "make me an offer."
ghostwritingduck
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People doing this makes it so I screen bids from people with low feedback.
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