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Biggest seller of the year means the
most sold out.
The Wii is still trouncing the competition in sales volume, but just like last year, getting one for the holidays seems to be a stellar undertaking. A lot of folks remember past years’ troubles, where there just weren’t enough to go around. This year is no different. GameStop, Best Buy, WalMart… Can’t find a Wii system anywhere to save the holiday. Even the massive might of Amazon.com can’t save you this year.
So here, it’s time to see how anybody can get one these days. The main idea is to avoid spending a $50-100 premium for the “In stock” sites online that will make you pay plenty for that shipment. Results are not guaranteed, luck will still play a factor, but with a touch of effort, you can definitely tip the scales in your favor.
Now at this point, it could be a lengthy explanation of just what to do, how to do it, and how to succeed, but it really isn’t. It all boils down to a few things. Unfortunately, the main one is to start by letting your fingers do the walking, but then to actually pound the pavement to find the rest. Everybody’s looking at WalMart for the systems. Time to spread your search a bit wider.
Take a look in the yellow pages for local video game stores. Game Stop. Game Crazy. There’s two. Depending on where you are, maybe more. Then expand your search. Toys R Us has been an excellent source of Wii systems for the past number of years, and no different this year (though the folks who read this and go there may buy them out now that they’ve been tipped off).
Electronics sellers are also a great place to check. Best Buy. Circuit City. Maybe Microcenter. Ultimate Electronics does NOT carry them however, nor does Radio Shack. Got a warehouse membership? Check in Costco and Sam’s Club. Of course don’t forget about Target and K-Mart.
So, start calling around. Look for out-of-the-way stores. Smaller towns a bit outside the major metropolitan area have lower traffic volume and a greater chance to have one in stock. You might have to drive a ways, but at least the cost of gas has gone down substantially.
But here is the main item of note:
The Wii systems are generally shipped via UPS or Fed Ex directly to the store, and the store rarely knows what day they may arrive. However they will almost invariably arrive between 9 am and 1 pm. Knowing this raises your chances through the roof, since you know you’ll be sold out within an hour even if two dozen arrive. Asking whether UPS has shown up that day and when they normally arrive can allow you to focus your efforts on those stores at that time.
Yet even with all that, it’s depressing to have to say the hope is not as good as we’d like to see. The good news, though, is that there will be more Wii in the future. Maybe not on time for the gift unwrapping, but really, after two years, I haven’t seen anybody really stop using theirs. The Wii just keeps getting better. So if you don’t get it before the holiday deadline, keep looking. It won’t be any less fun a little after the deadline.
Good luck!
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