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qube
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Sorry all about the questions but I'm getting anxious now lol. I was just wondering seeing as my printer isn't working so I can't print off those catalogues people have linked is it possible to tell EB to call the place or something? Or am I going to have to pay full price.
06/12/2006
Melbourne
headshot
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Are you talking about Thursday morning?

Depending on where you are there wont be many Target stores open at midnight so you will have to wait till the morning.
06/12/2006
Launceston, TAS
Kirbstar
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From what I have heard, EB are willing to match the prices of JB if you ASK them.

And for some strange reason, somewhere, somebody, something said that they would only match the price to other stores that are having launch nights.
- I dont believe that

all EB customers are in the same boat. !The main thing is That at least your getting a friggen Wii!
06/12/2006
Melbourne, Victoria
Howzat
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Thats Bull****.

I paid the rest of my stuff off today. EB's priced matched everything in the target catalogue, as well they are going to match the myer one deal (free game). Though cause GT Pro isn't avialble it looks like I am going to get Rayman instead (another Ubisoft game).

All up for..

A Wii Console (+ free carry bag)
WiiPlay bundle
Extra Nuchuck
Zelda
Rayman

$565

I don't know how the rest of you are going, but I feel my deal is great!


Oh and I am able to pick it up at the Midnight Launch!!
06/12/2006
Sydney, Australia
Kirbstar
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so your saying that they have changed their prices or you had to ask?
06/12/2006
Melbourne, Victoria
thegame10
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its strange how eb price matches at some stores and others they refuse to do it. its rediculous.
06/12/2006
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Brisbane
djwill07
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Why is everyone obsessed with price matching?
If you find it cheaper somewhere else Go get it!

06/12/2006
Mario Kart Wii
Melbourne, West Side!
qube
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Howzat said: Thats Bull****.

I paid the rest of my stuff off today. EB's priced matched everything in the target catalogue, as well they are going to match the myer one deal (free game). Though cause GT Pro isn't avialble it looks like I am going to get Rayman instead (another Ubisoft game).

All up for..

A Wii Console (+ free carry bag)
WiiPlay bundle
Extra Nuchuck
Zelda
Rayman

$565

I don't know how the rest of you are going, but I feel my deal is great!


Oh and I am able to pick it up at the Midnight Launch!!


how'd ya get that for that price!?
Oh and I'm not able to make it to midnight launch so yeah it will be in the morning. But i was just asking if like you could get them to call the store or something?
06/12/2006
Melbourne
Howzat
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Kirbstar said: so your saying that they have changed their prices or you had to ask?



Of course I asked. I brought in my catalogues and asked them to match the prices (I brought a myers and target catalogue in to show they these are the prices ppl are paying), and they already had a free GT Pro game from when I preordered marked in the system. (Which because it isn't released until Jan decided to give me a Ubisoft game of my choice - Rayman!)
06/12/2006
Sydney, Australia
Kirbstar
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sweet... do you need catalogues or can you just let them ring a local JB?
06/12/2006
Melbourne, Victoria
Howzat
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Kirbstar said: sweet... do you need catalogues or can you just let them ring a local JB?



I was in the area so I printed out the catalogues online (making sure the URL printed out as well), I'm sure you can ring but the service won't be as good if you are their in front of them demanding it!
06/12/2006
Sydney, Australia
vietsoldie
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Howzat, you got lucky that's it, bottom line. I tried what you did at 3 EB stores. 1st store, the guy was clueless asked the boss and he said no. 2nd store, said no because the MyerOne offer was exclusive to MyerOne customers. 3rd store, the sales person said they'd only be willing to match on the day after they call Myer to check if they have stock.

Bottom line is EB's customer service is so inconsistent it p*ss*s everyone off. That's way so many in these forum hate that place. At least Myer has been consistent the whole way along and that's where i'm going.

One guy has even suggested that when picking up tonight he'll be printing off hundreds of the MyerOne and JB offers. If EB doesn't price match everyone in the EB line gets a copy of his printouts. Power to the people i say.
06/12/2006
Melbourne VIC
MelStorm
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See HOWZAT got a kick a$$ deal and good on you for doing so man.....but thats why i hate eb.... you got that at one store then at another its a different story ..... there are good ebs out there but theres bad ones...and your just not sure what its going to be like .... thats my reasoning behind it all

BUT Kirbsta got a hole in one when he said All that matters is getting the wii ..... nice one Kirb'
06/12/2006
Melbourne, victoria
Harbinger
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I was down at my EB this afternoon to pay up, so I could just pick up tomorrow... but the guy behind the counter said I would have to bring the Target catalogue back when I picked it all up to secure the price-match pricing.

I'm a bit concerned that they'll turn around tomorrow and tell me that Target has run out, therefore I won't get a price-match. I doubt Target will be out of stock by tomorrow, but then again, maybe they will be.

Ok, we're only talking $41 worth of discounts (ie a Wii console -$6, Wii Play bundle -$15, Zelda -$20).. but $45 is a free nunchuck, or half a game at JB/Target/Myer.

I've been sticking with EB, because EB did me a favour 2 years ago when I got hold of a spare WoW:CE, after Harvey Norman shafted me (and 19 other people who pre-ordered it there - HN O'Connor Store, in WA BTW).... but if EB give me grief tomorrow, well, I'll be disappointed to say the least. I'll probably just buy the Wii at $396, and leave the rest to acquire later.

What's the worst I could pay, full retail anyway? But as Kirbsta says, at least I'de have my hands on a Wii before the end of this year, and for that I should be happy... because EB do do the right thing, and do make sure those who pre-order with them, get what they asked for. The price is another matter.
07/12/2006
Perth, WA
fantimm
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Howzat said: Thats Bull****.

I paid the rest of my stuff off today. EB's priced matched everything in the target catalogue, as well they are going to match the myer one deal (free game). Though cause GT Pro isn't avialble it looks like I am going to get Rayman instead (another Ubisoft game).

All up for..

A Wii Console (+ free carry bag)
WiiPlay bundle
Extra Nuchuck
Zelda
Rayman

$565

I don't know how the rest of you are going, but I feel my deal is great!


Oh and I am able to pick it up at the Midnight Launch!!



Whow im gettin ripped off. Im gettin that same package except WITHOUT Rayman and im payin over $600. I knew EB were bad but god damn...
07/12/2006
Perth
shawn_low
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I went to EB (Highpoint) at midnight last night.

They matched all prices from the JB hi-fi catalogue but gave me bullsh** about matching Preorder deals from Myer or Toys R Us (oh, Myer One isn't open to general public, we only match if we have the game in stock).

07/12/2006
Melbourne, Vic
 
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