The Wii/PS3 availability/sightings thread.

[cutsman]

I want to start a thread here to help everyone (and me! :D ) who is currently looking to get either a PS3 or Wii. I know both these systems are nearly impossible to find, but perhaps with each others' help, we won't need to wait til after the holidays to get our hands on the system(s) of our choice.

I propose we post any in-store sightings of available systems, including store, location, date, time and ideally, the number of systems they have available.

Let me start:
I stopped off at Toys R Us in Richmond Hill, Ontario Canada... the one at Yonge & Bayview. I was there checking to see if they had any Wii's (which they didnt :mad: ). However, I was very surprised to learn they had ONE 20gb PS3 available. This was today, November 30, at around 6:40pm. I hope this helps some one out there... if you want to try your luck tomorrow morning.

[Aperture]

Just wanted to add in that if any of you guys are looking for a PS3/Wii and you know a store in another state/etc has them in stock, you can try calling them and ask to have it shipped to you. ;) Just a heads up.

[tobefirst]

Several of the Best Buys in St. Louis put out PS3s today.

[abbottpc.com]

Best Buy in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio had PS3's in stock today. I wish I had the money to buy one.

[SamIchi]

Best Buy in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio had PS3's in stock today. I wish I had the money to buy one.

Charge 3 of them, then sell 2 of them on Ebay for $900 each. Bam! Free 3rd PS3. I would do that if there were PS3's available to me.

[admanimal]

Best Buy, Circuit City, and possibly Target will have Wiis on Sunday. I got a Wii on my first try last Sunday by going to Best Buy at 7:30. They had 63 of them and I was #19 in line.

Not sure how many they will have this time (of course it depends on the store and location) but I hear they are basically doing the same thing as last week.

[p0intblank]

This is really starting to get me mad... why are all the stores waiting until Sunday?! People would buy them today. Wii Seeker originally said today for Target and Toys 'R Us, but now it says Dec. 3rd, and that's for all the stores in my area. Sunday isn't a very convenient day for me. :(

Does anyone know if any stores plan to sell Wiis regularly during the week? I could easily go after class.

[ziwi]

This is really starting to get me mad... why are all the stores waiting until Sunday?!

Well, it is the Christmas shopping season and they figure if they are going to put it in their Sunday ad - they might as well have them. Sure people would buy them as they appear, but the stores goal is to get you in so maybe you buy something else...

[devilot]

Does anyone know if any stores plan to sell Wiis regularly during the week? I could easily go after class.I'm sure every store would love to sell Wiis all week long--- if they had enough stock left over from the Sunday mobs. :p

[fishkorp]

from what i understand, stores get Wiis on Fridays but most stores hold on to them until Sunday since they're all putting them in Sunday advertisements. Also, most, if not all, Best Buy stores got PS3s either yesterday or today, but very limited quantities. So I'm guessing other stores probably got a few as well (Target, WalMart?).

[p0intblank]

Well I do realize it's for the Sunday shopping for Christmas, but I just find it unfair to others who can't make it there at that time. My family and I have church Sunday mornings. I may have to skip a week because I'm seriously getting desperate. :o

[gloss]

Well I do realize it's for the Sunday shopping for Christmas, but I just find it unfair to others who can't make it there at that time. My family and I have church Sunday mornings. I may have to skip a week because I'm seriously getting desperate. :o

Catch a late morning service. Best Buy has normally passed out tickets and had their systems all redeemed by 11:00.

[Xirtic88]

I was at Circuit City West today and they had Wii's in stock. The guy at the counter said that on Sunday at 10:30 AM they would be receiving a shipment of PS3's.

[QuarterSwede]

The Target I work at in VA has gotten two shipments, on two different days, of four 20GB PS3's (totaling 8) earlier this week. Of note, they arrived via FedEx not on the Target truck delivery from the distribution center (DC) and therefore going early to Target will not get you one. FedEx usually delivers to our store around 10AM.

20GB PS3 shipments:
Monday 11-27-06 - 2 boxes (2 in a box)
Tuesday 11-28-06 - 2 boxes (2 in a box)

Of note, the PS3 boxes are unmarked so that it is impossible to tell what is in the box until opened.

Wii's have not been sighted since their first delivery via the usual DC shipment.

[p0intblank]

The Target I work at in VA has gotten two shipments, on two different days, of four 20GB PS3's (totaling 8) earlier this week. Of note, they arrived via FedEx not on the Target truck delivery from the distribution center (DC) and therefore going early to Target will not get you one. FedEx usually delivers to our store around 10AM.

20GB PS3 shipments:
Monday 11-27-06 - 2 boxes (2 in a box)
Tuesday 11-28-06 - 2 boxes (2 in a box)

Of note, the PS3 boxes are unmarked so that it is impossible to tell what is in the box until opened.

Wii's have not been sighted since their first delivery via the usual DC shipment.

Next time you hear something about the Wii, can you please tell us when they arrived? Thanks! :)

[p0intblank]

Okay, things just got very exciting for me! :D My mom brings up a good point: why not go to Saturday evening mass? Duh! Why didn't I think of that? I'd have to go alone, but it's better than having to wait until after Christmas to get a Wii. I'm suddenly very happy. :) So I was wondering... since our local Best Buy opens at 10 AM (later than I expected), would arriving at 8 AM be too early? That's my plan for now. I have to actually see if they'll have Wiis in. I'll be checking the papers tomorrow for ads.

[SamIchi]

Okay, things just got very exciting for me! :D My mom brings up a good point: why not go to Saturday evening mass? Duh! Why didn't I think of that? I'd have to go alone, but it's better than having to wait until after Christmas to get a Wii. I'm suddenly very happy. :) So I was wondering... since our local Best Buy opens at 10 AM (later than I expected), would arriving at 8 AM be too early? That's my plan for now. I have to actually see if they'll have Wiis in. I'll be checking the papers tomorrow for ads.

It depends on your area. You can check earlier to see if there are people lining up and that should give you a good estimate. You should also go ask the workers, they might be handing out vouchers earlier.

[izibo]

Okay, things just got very exciting for me! :D My mom brings up a good point: why not go to Saturday evening mass? Duh! Why didn't I think of that? I'd have to go alone, but it's better than having to wait until after Christmas to get a Wii. I'm suddenly very happy. :) So I was wondering... since our local Best Buy opens at 10 AM (later than I expected), would arriving at 8 AM be too early? That's my plan for now. I have to actually see if they'll have Wiis in. I'll be checking the papers tomorrow for ads.


Just make sure the Wii is in Best Buy's ad again. I know it will be in the Target ad, but I hadn't heard about Best Buy. Also, Target opens at 8:00 AM so that may be a win-win.

[Rower_CPU]

Just make sure the Wii is in Best Buy's ad again. I know it will be in the Target ad, but I hadn't heard about Best Buy. Also, Target opens at 8:00 AM so that may be a win-win.

Is there a definite confirmation on the Target ad? I keep calling to check with them and have heard "definitely Sunday" to "we don't have any now and don't know when we'll get them".

Best Buy was similarly evasive when I checked with them last night. Looks like I'll just have to pick up a paper on my way out the door Sunday and see who's advertising...unless any of the sites that get the Sunday ads post them early.

[QuarterSwede]

Is there a definite confirmation on the Target ad? I keep calling to check with them and have heard "definitely Sunday" to "we don't have any now and don't know when we'll get them".
That's because its confidential and Target employees could get into trouble for releasing that information. The stores do have the ad by now though so that is why you are getting conflicting reports.

As far as them knowing whether they'll get them on the truck delivery on Sunday or not is probably bull. Few people at the stores could even tell you what would be on the next days truck let alone who would talk to you.

The latest we can actually see what we are getting is two trucks out (maybe a third or fourth if we are getting two trucks in one night (called a double), and to see four trucks out you'd have to have two doubles in a row).

Lastly, and of most importance, just because Target has something on ad does not mean that all stores will have said item in stock!

[Rower_CPU]

Thanks for the info, QuarterSwede. I figured it was a mix of secrecy and plain not knowing - it's just frustrating as a customer trying to decode the conflicting messages and figure out if it's going to be worthwhile camping out somewhere early Sunday morning.

Good point about the ad - I'm thinking Best Buy is my "Best Bet". :)

[buffalo]

Is it even worth it to try to pick a Wii up to sell? I'd like to get one eventually , but need the cash for other things (car) right now, so the Wii for me is going to have to wait. The Wiis on ebay seem to be going for a little over $400 + shipping I'm thinking I may get up early to browse the Sunday adds and then possibly to Target if it looks like they may have them.

[devilot]

I'm curious as to why there seems to be little to no mention of Circuit City. :confused: On other sites, they're saying that CC will also have Wiiis on Sunday. Wouldn't hurt to phone one near you and ask if they have any, and how many units.

[p0intblank]

Okay so I just got the Saturday paper and the Wii appears in ads for Circuit City and Target... but curiously not Best Buy. Does this confirm that they will not have them in? Target and Best Buy are literally across the street from each other so it's not a problem if one doesn't have it. I just have to get to the right store early enough.

I didn't even bother asking anyone at Best Buy. I'm just assuming they will have some since they did last Sunday and many sites are saying Dec. 3rd is "the day."

Anyone?

[devilot]

I didn't even bother asking anyone at Best Buy. I'm just assuming they will have some since they did last Sunday and many sites are saying Dec. 3rd is "the day."

Anyone?Er, why not ask a manager at your local BB? It's not that difficult to look up a # and call, even right now, to see if they will have them.

[p0intblank]

Nevermind, it appears that Circuit City and Target are confirmed to have a minimum of 15 units per store tomorrow morning. :D Now which one to go to...

[Jovian9]

I'm curious as to why there seems to be little to no mention of Circuit City. :confused: On other sites, they're saying that CC will also have Wiiis on Sunday. Wouldn't hurt to phone one near you and ask if they have any, and how many units.

My local Circuit City has 24. My sisters boyfriend works there and they arrived Thursday (he helped unpackage them)....but they are not selling them until Sunday.

[p0intblank]

You know what's weird, though? I was in our local CC yesterday and I couldn't even find a Wii section... :confused:

[buffalo]

Are there going to be lines for these, or should you be able to go at opening and get one?

Also, has anyone heard about EB Games / Gamestop's availability? I called my local one to ask if they had any, and if not, when they might get some, but I got an answer of "No, no."

[p0intblank]

Are there going to be lines for these, or should you be able to go at opening and get one?

Also, has anyone heard about EB Games / Gamestop's availability? I called my local one to ask if they had any, and if not, when they might get some, but I got an answer of "No, no."

I think it's pretty safe to say that there WILL be lines. A great source to read up on this Wii craze is Amazon's forum: http://www.amazon.com/gp/discussionboard/cd/forum.html/ref=cm_cd_dp_sap/102-1512768-1827300?ie=UTF8&cdForum=Fx1D5FVR0TDJZT9&cdAnchor=B0009VXBAQ

I've learned some great information there. Apparently Best Buy is not getting a shipment in tomorrow. Circuit City and Toys 'R Us seem to be your best bets.

[devilot]

I called a local TRU around 3:30PM Saturday, the employee says that people are already camped out! :eek: Guess I won't be getting a Wii this weekend. Sigh.

[jlewis2k1]

the target that i work at have recieved our shipments of wii's. we will not sell them till sunday cause it is in the ad.

[bobber205]

Reading this thread makes waiting 12 hours in line at Wal-Mart worth it even more. ;)

Did anybody on MR wait in line for a Wii and not one?

[buffalo]

Well Circuit City and Target both have Wiis advetised in their Sunday adds (not Best Buy), but they didn't say how many units. Target opens in an hour (8 A.M) and CC in 3, so I might run over to Target and see if there are people waiting. If so, it's not worth it.

[SamIchi]

I finally got it. I went to Target around 6 and I think I was like around 20th in line. Then the guy in front of me had his girlfriend call and said that the TRU had around 40, and the Target we were at didn't tell us how many they had so we went over there. Thy handed out vouchers at 7:30. I'm supposed to go back there at 9 to pick up my Wii, but I got my brother to do that since I didn't sleep yet. So now I'm goin to sleep. Good luck to others.

[QuarterSwede]

At home on break and my Target had 26 all of them sold out of course as soon as we opened. We did the whole ticket thing. Apparently we got a shipment of them in by FedEx on Wednesday and they were held for the ad (something they don't usually do). Not sure how I missed them coming in on Wednesday as I was working in the back and know the receiving clerk well. Oh well.

[devilot]

Sigh. Got to a CC at 5:30AM... #42 in line. Only 37 units. :(

[buffalo]

I arrived at Target at 7:30, they had handed out their 30 vouchers around 7. Next I went to Circuit City. They had 15 Wiis, but I arrived just after they handed out vouchers. Everyone left, and I asked the dude if they had any PS3's. He checked and said he had 2 60GB and 3 20GBs, so I was number one to get the PS3.

So... Anyone interested??? I'd rather have the Wii, so I'm going to try to sell this here and on ebay. What's the going rate for these now, around $900???

[p0intblank]

Wow, what a morning! I got to Target around 5:00 AM or so. I was literally there for less than five minutes when a guy comes up to me and practically says I won't get a Wii since there are xx amount of people in front of me and they are only getting xx amount of units in. He said it in a very nice way and I really appreciated his help. He suggested I go to Circuit City since they didn't open until 10:00. Well I got there and the line was still pretty short.

Long story short: I was #15 in line and they had 30 Wiis. Counting the 20 minutes I spent in my car during break time, my waiting period was about five hours. Was it cold? Yes. Was it worth it? Oh hell yes! :D

I can't open my Wii until my birthday (12/22), but at least I know I'll have one when the time comes. Mii happy! :D

Oh and by the way, everything was very organized and the handing out of the voucers was well done. If anyone is thinking of camping next week, I suggest getting there at least four hours early. Five hours will give you a pretty good chance of aquiring a Wii. It also depends on how busy of an area you go to.

But yes, very successful day and I loved it. I would definitely do it again. Being my first time camping out for a product, I've learned to bring a lawn chair, a heavy blanket and possibly some food.

[SamIchi]

Sigh. Got to a CC at 5:30AM... #42 in line. Only 37 units. :(

That stinks. I was that was afraid that was goin to happen to me. I was luckily informed. Better luck next time.

So... Anyone interested??? I'd rather have the Wii, so I'm going to try to sell this here and on ebay. What's the going rate for these now, around $900???

On Ebay I think it's around $900. I would sell it if I got one.

But yes, very successful day and I loved it. I would definitely do it again. Being my first time camping out for a product, I've learned to bring a lawn chair, a heavy blanket and possibly some food.

I would too, but next time I'm wearing my boarding socks. My toes were about to fall off. I had 2 pairs of socks on too.

[Jovian9]

I had to work this morning so I drove by Target before they opened. They apparently handed out vouchers at 3am this morning for Wii's and PS3's. I got out and talked to some of the people standing there (mostly seemed to be parents) to see which they were getting (just curious). All the parents I spoke with were wanting Wii's. After speaking with them for 15-20 minutes all the people with vouchers showed up for the stores opening. NONE of them wanted their systems. They all came back trying to sell the vouchers to those who showed up in line before opening not realizing the vouchers had already been given out. Lots of teenage/college age kids trying to make 3-400 dollars off of their vouchers.

Now here's my rant:
I am fine with people buying these to make money. If you can make some money to better your situation by all means go for it if you are not breaking any laws. What I am not fine with is these stores keeping their inventories and announcing "launch days" for the public to know they will have them to sell on one day. All this is doing is creating opportunities for those without children or without full-time jobs the chance to go get vouchers and sell them for profit or get systems and sell them for profit. These stores are thus eliminating any families who cannot afford to pay double for a system the chance to get their kids a Wii for Christmas. This is the case for my sister. She just had her 3rd child in late October and cannot afford her time or money to get a Wii the way it is being made available (for my nephews). Most parents cannot camp out or pay extra for these systems. Why not let those who are already shopping at the stores be able to find them randomly and buy them? These stores are thus rewarding people who are going to buy nothing else from them and in a majority of the cases I saw this morning, buy nothing from them, but just come there to get vouchers/tickets to make money off of. I would almost guarantee all those people in line without vouchers spend a lot more at Target than those who waited all night for them. It would be better for the store and the customers if they would stop this "next-release day" nonsense and sell them as they get them.

I myself can wait for them to be available. I have a busy December at work, have a 360, play WoW a lot, and have a friend 3 blocks from me who just got one, but I'd love to be able to get one for my nephews b/c it's all they ever talk about. And I imagine there are many, many families in the same situation who will not be able to get their children one b/c of this.

Sorry for the rant :)

[Rower_CPU]

Got to Target around 5AM and was 15th in line. They handed out 50 tickets at 7AM - a few people showed up right at 7 and scored a ticket.

Seems like availability was pretty good around San Diego. Some folks in line had family in line at Circuit City or TRU to make sure they got one.

Good luck, folks! :)

[Spanky Deluxe]

Got to Target around 5AM and was 15th in line. They handed out 50 tickets at 7AM - a few people showed up right at 7 and scored a ticket.

Seems like availability was pretty good around San Diego. Some folks in line had family in line at Circuit City or TRU to make sure they got one.

Good luck, folks! :)

Wow! 50?? I can't believe how in demand they still are. You'd think if they get 50 in this long after launch date that at least *some* would make it to the shop floor!

[Rower_CPU]

Wow! 50?? I can't believe how in demand they still are. You'd think if they get 50 in this long after launch date that at least *some* would make it to the shop floor!

From what I can tell, they're getting in smaller shipments for a week or two and then sitting on them for a larger release when they can advertise for Sunday. The Best Buy closest to me had 60 last weekend but none today - Target didn't have any last weekend, but had 50 today.

[DavidLeblond]

Got me a Wii today! Was #36 in line, Target had 42. Got there at 7:30 am, store opened at 8.

[JackAxe]

Wow! 50?? I can't believe how in demand they still are. You'd think if they get 50 in this long after launch date that at least *some* would make it to the shop floor!

It has only been 2 weeks, how is that long? And did you forget about that thing called Christmas... :)

Apparently "fun" is still in demand. ;)

<]=)

[p0intblank]

Wow! 50?? I can't believe how in demand they still are. You'd think if they get 50 in this long after launch date that at least *some* would make it to the shop floor!

I actually don't consider 50 to be much at all. Our CC had 30 units in, but the line was probably between 75-100 people. Also people were saying TRU had 111 units (I cannot confirm this) and over 200 people were in line. Again, I cannot confirm this, but the demand is definitely there.

[buffalo]

So I'll probably be putting my PS3 up on ebay in the next couple hours. Does anybody have any tips on the best way to list it? I've seen the console only go from about $850-$1000, and I'd love to get the higher end of that range. Also, how long should I set the auction? Is 24 hours O.K., or would I be better off with a longer auction?

[runplaysleeprun]

Nevermind, it appears that Circuit City and Target are confirmed to have a minimum of 15 units per store tomorrow morning. :D Now which one to go to...

Yeah, I went to the Target here in Wheeling, IL, and they had 8. I was number 9. I nearly tore in the girl in front of me in two when number 8 went to the 6 year old she had with her, in addition to the number 7 ticket she had. I then went to the circuit city in schaumburg, Il, and they had 2.

15 minimum my bollocks.

[Chris1127]

Haven't seen too many folks on here from the area, but the Wal-Mart in Vicksburg, MS, has signs up at every check-out that they would have Wiis at 8:00 on 12/8. I didn't bother asking how many they'd be getting in, though. I got mine on 11/19. ;)

[DavidLeblond]

Yeah, I went to the Target here in Wheeling, IL, and they had 8. I was number 9. I nearly tore in the girl in front of me in two when number 8 went to the 6 year old she had with her, in addition to the number 7 ticket she had. I then went to the circuit city in schaumburg, Il, and they had 2.

15 minimum my bollocks.

Yeah the guy 2 people in front of me already had 2 Wii's... this was his third. For his girlfriend, he said although that was after he heard me talking about people selling them on eBay.

[p0intblank]

So I'll probably be putting my PS3 up on ebay in the next couple hours. Does anybody have any tips on the best way to list it? I've seen the console only go from about $850-$1000, and I'd love to get the higher end of that range. Also, how long should I set the auction? Is 24 hours O.K., or would I be better off with a longer auction?

If it were me, I would wait a week or two. The closer it gets to Christmas, the more money parents are willing to spend because of desperation.

[DavidLeblond]

If it were me, I would wait a week or two. The closer it gets to Christmas, the more money parents are willing to spend because of desperation.

Sony is probably going to release more consoles closer to Christmas. As supply goes up, demand goes down and so do the prices on eBay.

[runplaysleeprun]

I should have mentioned, when we went to a circuit city after the one that had 2, that same girl and that kid were in line, and they got another 2 wii's.
Bad morning for me.

[buffalo]

If it were me, I would wait a week or two. The closer it gets to Christmas, the more money parents are willing to spend because of desperation.

I had kind of thought of delaying...

Sony is probably going to release more consoles closer to Christmas. As supply goes up, demand goes down and so do the prices on eBay.

but this is what I'm afraid of. So anymore opinions on if I should list tonight? Also, is a 24 hour auction enough?

[topgunn]

Also, is a 24 hour auction enough?
When there are literally thousands of the exact same item for sale, you don't need 7, 5 or even 3 days to expose people to your item. People aren't even paying attention to them until there it gets down to less than an hour. Me, I wouldn't look until it was down to 15 minutes or less.

[greenleaf]

I went to Target at about 1:30 am just to see if there was i line.Sure enough i had to run home and get some blankets and warm clothes and was 6th in line.The people in front of me had been the since 5:30 pm!Target only had 18 and by 6 there was already way more people than that waiting.What surprised me though is that no one was there for a PS3 which they had 6 instock.In the end i think about 20-30 people had to go home empty handed.

[p0intblank]

Sony is probably going to release more consoles closer to Christmas. As supply goes up, demand goes down and so do the prices on eBay.

While Sony may be releasing more units, I honestly don't see prices going down before Christmas. I can only see them increase as it nears closer. There should still be a high demand for them. For instance today at Circuit City for when I camped out for the Wii, there were only five PS3s available. That's not an impressive number at all.

But who knows, you could be right. If I was to sell a PS3, though, I'd wait until two weeks from now. You'd be surprised at what people would pay for last minute gifts, especially if you advertise free shipping or some other free gift with it.

[Ryan5505]

Many Best buys are getting random shipments of PS3s in. I purchased one the day of the release at 12:30 in the afternoon. 5 random showed up and were sitting in a cart with best buy security guards. Sony is also chartering planes to ship as many as possible, that means even more in some stores, and more on the ebay market.

I believe the price of the systems will remain constant through the season on ebay, since to many systems are on the market. Some people are dissapointed they can not sell them for 2000+ and the sellers are becoming the desperate ones since they are not getting the cash they had hoped for.

Buyings Tips
As for the 20GB and the 60GB, not a big difference, If you can find a 20GB in hand and can purchase I would. The hard drive can be replaced and not void the warranty. Info below
(here[hereURL="http://ps3.qj.net/Detach-your-HDD-drive-warranty-not-voided/pg/49/aid/72438"][/URL])
Unless u need wifi, get the 20GB. Both come with HD connections, sixaxis controler, bluetooth, and blu-ray.

Best buy employes can look it up I believe, but may not want to go through the trouble for you. I have a friend that works at one in the next city, and said they have access to check when things may be coming in shipment. EB games also had 2 the other day until 6pm. Also think of places many dont think would have them such as Sears, Target, FYE.

[buffalo]

Thanks for your help so far! I don't use ebay much, so I'm not the best at strategy. I'm thinking I may wait a few days before listing. What would a good starting price be? I'd like to have a But It Now (or should I not even bother?)

[Ryan5505]

I would just set a reserve price.


Thanks for your help so far! I don't use ebay much, so I'm not the best at strategy. I'm thinking I may wait a few days before listing. What would a good starting price be? I'd like to have a But It Now (or should I not even bother?)

[ReanimationLP]

*ahem*

Try Best Buy next Sunday.

That is all. :D

[buffalo]

Quick question: A lot of the auctions are saying that there will be no more shipments of PS3's this year. Is this true?

[topgunn]

Quick question: A lot of the auctions are saying that there will be no more shipments of PS3's this year. Is this true?
No.

And go with a buy it now. Look and see what the same item has sold for with buy it now and price it accordingly. Nobody likes a reserve.

[atszyman]

So I'll probably be putting my PS3 up on ebay in the next couple hours. Does anybody have any tips on the best way to list it? I've seen the console only go from about $850-$1000, and I'd love to get the higher end of that range. Also, how long should I set the auction? Is 24 hours O.K., or would I be better off with a longer auction?

Give it a two or three days and set a Buy it now price for the upper end of the spectrum of what you expect. Set it for about $50-100 less than the higher end of what you see similar setups selling for. If it lasts the whole 2-3 days I'd be amazed. You'll probably pull a second bidder on one of the pricier systems as one gets bid up past your BIN price.

*ahem*

Try Best Buy next Sunday.

That is all. :D

Do you know something we don't?

[buffalo]

No.

And go with a buy it now. Look and see what the same item has sold for with buy it now and price it accordingly. Nobody likes a reserve.

The problem is that while looking at PS3's last night, I saw auctions (for the 60GB console only) ranging in price from $850-$1,025, so I'm not sure I would place the Buy It Now price.

[atszyman]

The problem is that while looking at PS3's last night, I saw auctions (for the 60GB console only) ranging in price from $850-$1,025, so I'm not sure I would place the Buy It Now price.

Given this range and the demand I'd give it a 3 day auction with a $1000 BIN price. Should be time enough for some of the disgruntled second placers on some of the high end of the prices to spot yours.

Of course I just make this stuff up as I go along, but I do have a small history of selling on eBay that has netted some good money.

[buffalo]

I appreciate the help everybody has given me so far.

This is less of an issue if I use buy it now, but are incentives (i.e. if bid reaches $x, free game...) a good idea?

[atszyman]

I appreciate the help everybody has given me so far.

This is less of an issue if I use buy it now, but are incentives (i.e. if bid reaches $x, free game...) a good idea?

That might work but I don't think it would work on me. If you're doing that you run the chance of irking someone if the winning for like $25 less than the free game price. You might be better off doing a free shipping after $x and set that as an artificial maximum so that if anyone gets close they only pay that set amount and get some of the shipping subsidized.

[buffalo]

Here's an example of the price fluctuations I'm seeing:

This (http://cgi.ebay.com/SONY-PS3-PLAYSTATION-3-60GB-60-GB-PREMIUM-BLU-RAY-MOVIE_W0QQitemZ140059980737QQihZ004QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) auction just finished with a final price of $990.
This (http://cgi.ebay.com/Playstation-3-60-GB-Premium-Game-Console-NIB-w-reciept_W0QQitemZ330056958330QQihZ014QQcategoryZ62054QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) auction just finished with a final price of $900.23
and I did some searching of completed listings and found this (http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Sony-PlayStation-3-PS3-60-GB-60GB-Console-IN-HAND_W0QQitemZ190058829342QQihZ009QQcategoryZ62054QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) one which ended for $830

[topgunn]

Don't look at the auctions. Look at the BIN's. You will see that the BIN's are typically higher than the auctions. A lot of people don't want to mess with the snipers at the end of an auction.

Edit: Nevermind. There don't seem to be many buy it nows and those that sold sold for less than $900.

[e²Studios]

ebay seems to have more PS3's than buyers at this point. I was looking around there and i was amazed on how many listings there are, many, or dare I say most had no bids on them. The ones that had bids were either barely making a profit, or at most making $100. I was thinking to sell my 60GB PS3 on ebay as I have found the Wii to be a more enjoyable gaming experience, but i may just sell it for retail to one of my friends who really is hot on getting one.

Ed

[Spanky Deluxe]

ebay seems to have more PS3's than buyers at this point. I was looking around there and i was amazed on how many listings there are, many, or dare I say most had no bids on them. The ones that had bids were either barely making a profit, or at most making $100. I was thinking to sell my 60GB PS3 on ebay as I have found the Wii to be a more enjoyable gaming experience, but i may just sell it for retail to one of my friends who really is hot on getting one.

Ed

You could put an advert on craigs list or something to sell locally for $250 over cost and see what happens. If I were a person willing to pay more for a PS3, I'd rather find it somewhere local than eBay. I'd want it that very same day.

[buffalo]

You could put an advert on craigs list or something to sell locally for $250 over cost and see what happens. If I were a person willing to pay more for a PS3, I'd rather find it somewhere local than eBay. I'd want it that very same day.

I hadn't thought of Craigslist. Thanks for the idea. I've never used it before, but I'm guessing the PS3 would be listed under electronics.

[MattyMac]

Just sold one on craigslist about an hour ago...met the guy and got $900 cash.

It was for a 60GB with Tony Hawk Project 8.

[buffalo]

It seems like now the PS3's are having trouble getting over $800. I had a Craigslist offering for $800. Should I try to get $875, or will these prices rebound?

[MattyMac]

It seems like now the PS3's are having trouble getting over $800. I had a Craigslist offering for $800. Should I try to get $875, or will these prices rebound?
Just look whats out there and price it near the low end...that's what I did.

[Ryan5505]

It seems like now the PS3's are having trouble getting over $800. I had a Craigslist offering for $800. Should I try to get $875, or will these prices rebound?

There are to many sellers in the market, The longer you wait the less you will get. Sellers are getting desperate, some people may have used money beyond their budget and are worried not to get a 300% return on investment of purchasing a PS3. Some may have thought this as a get rich quick scheme....The winners are pre-sellers and the buyers within the first 1-3 days of its release.

Free shiping will cost you about 30-50, a free game 59.99. A more marketable idea would be a game since one is not included.

Sony is chartering planes to the US. A normal routine would consist of Sony shipping by boat, and then customers would wait weeks to get a PS3. Sony is pouring in PS3s as fast as they can. For the sellers making the statement of no more shipments, they are wrong. You are just going to have to get lucky and happen to walk in to a store when it arrives.

Just to let you know I am a CPA & CFP, take my advice.

[Attonine]

According to many of my students, PS3s are available in both Riyadh - Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait City. I haven't actually seen one with my own eyes, but my students do seem very adament upon cross examination that these two cities do have oulets that have managed to get hold of them.

I know this won't help most of you get hold of one, but interesting none the less.

[Ryan5505]

PlayStation 3 60GB +5 games +4 controllers + Movie PS3
Buy It Now price: US $1,998.00

Playstation 599+(5 games 59.99*5)299.95+(3 controllers*49.99(1included)) 149.97=1049

Watch this auction, it will be interesting to see where it goes.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250057514519&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting

[GFLPraxis]

I sold my PS3 on Craigslist for $750. The 20 GB model.

[topgun072003]

I just saw a couple Wii's at the Gamestop @ 1401. E. Gage Ave. I went to go pick up a wiimote...no numchucks though. Can't box my friends yet. :(

[buffalo]

Well I'm not being super patient, and I'm not in a hurry to sell the PS3 but if possible I'd love to get it out of my hands. So far there hasn't been any interest here on MR. On Craigslist, two people have contacted me - one offering $800 and the other wanting to know if the PS3 is still available - but after replying I have not heard from either.

If I see no other interest by about this time tomorrow, should I place the PS3 on ebay?

[Ryan5505]

Well I'm not being super patient, and I'm not in a hurry to sell the PS3 but if possible I'd love to get it out of my hands. So far there hasn't been any interest here on MR. On Craigslist, two people have contacted me - one offering $800 and the other wanting to know if the PS3 is still available - but after replying I have not heard from either.

If I see no other interest by about this time tomorrow, should I place the PS3 on ebay?

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? I have never even heard of craiglist, ebay should have been your first bet, more people=larger market! You might want to consider selling it for 800, seems that is the going price, time=money.

PS3s ARE IN HANES MALL GAMESTOP IN WINSTON SALEM NC!

[buffalo]

I got this email about the PS3 via Craigslist

"Thanks for the reply, I will be commencing with payment through BidPay
Account..So i will pay you $1100.00 ..for the auction to be ended.....

How BidPay Works: BidPay will approve payment if ther is sufficient money in my account but if the money is not
sufficient, they will automatically deny the payment and the payment
will be mailed to your address as soon as BidPay Approves it.

Note: kindly get back to me with your full name, address, phone
number and the weight of the item.. so, that i can order BidPay to
proceed with the payment....

And i will be sending you the shipping documents, which you don't
have to pay for the shipping cost, i will be the responsible for the
shipping to destination.....by sending you the shipping documents.

Thanks And Best Regards."

Can I get some confirmation that this is a scam?

[p0intblank]

Just a heads-up for all you "Wiimote" hunters out there... I was in our local Target tonight (Deptford, NJ) and they had about 10 Wiimotes available. It was very surprising. :)

Okay, that is all.

[e²Studios]

Craigslist is full of crooks, plus even if someone wants to buy it im too afraid of getting jumped when it comes time to do the deal.

If my 60GB PS3 doesn't sell on Ebay i think ill make a members day here and offer the PS3, a game, and extra controller for maybe $200 over retail.

Ed

[sinbushar]

Macconnection now has two wii bundles for $500 (each, of course). They also offer free (ground) shipping for all orders over $249.

There is a catch: You get a Wii and four games. Essentially the retail price should be about $450. I was about to just go for it, reasoning that the $50 is about $20 over sales tax, only to find that they charge sales tax for deliveries to me.

Oh well, maybe I'll be luckier elsewhere. Hopefully someone else will find this useful.

[buffalo]

Craigslist is full of crooks, plus even if someone wants to buy it im too afraid of getting jumped when it comes time to do the deal.

If my 60GB PS3 doesn't sell on Ebay i think ill make a members day here and offer the PS3, a game, and extra controller for maybe $200 over retail.

Ed

I've had three people interested from craigslist, but two have ended up being scammers, and the third I'm waiting to hear back from. Since I've had no interest here on MR, I may have to put it up on ebay and hope for the best.

I guess I could always keep it, which I certainly wouldn't mind, but right now it just seems a little too expensive for me.

[MikeMcD]

got my Wii yesterday morning by waiting at Wal-Mart for 5 hours...definately worth it.

Try www.ps3seeker.com (http://www.ps3seeker.com) for finding a retail ps3 and www.ps3seeker.com/wii (http://www.ps3seeker.com/wii)for a retail wii

[GFLPraxis]

Craigslist is full of crooks, plus even if someone wants to buy it im too afraid of getting jumped when it comes time to do the deal.

If you can meet them in the morning, arrange to meet at a BANK. Nobody can jump you because of all the security guards and you can deposit the money immediately.


Otherwise, meet at a 24/7 place like a Wal-Mart Super Store and take a group of friends with you.

Maybe bring along a Master Sword replica for protection :p

[ghall]

If you live in Rhode Island, the GameStop in Narragansett should be getting them in today. Don't beat me there though, or I will beat you up. :D

[NewbieNerd]

PS3s ARE IN HANES MALL GAMESTOP IN WINSTON SALEM NC!

Nuts, wish I still lived back home in Lewisville... :)

[SilentPanda]

I ordered a Wii Compontent cable from store.nintendo.com yesterday morning and got a UPS tracking number about 20 minutes ago. I didn't expect it to ship out until the 18th at soonest. Not that I'm complaining. But if you're looking for one of those for yourself...

[ClassicFitness]

What a crazy world!!!
All around my town there is the ps3 60GB for sale, but there is no Wii at all. It's the Wii that I want. And they told us couple weeks ago PS3 will be sold out in 1 hours after lauch day and no more shipment before Christmas (There is weekly shipment north of Montreal). And on the other side Nintendo says “Don't wory” and last shipment of Wii's at my local Wallmart was 2 and a half weeks from now.:mad: Something is wrong there. The PS3 vs Wii availbility have been reverse!!!!

[pionata]

What a crazy world!!!
All around my town there is the ps3 60GB for sale, but there is no Wii at all. It's the Wii that I want. And they told us couple weeks ago PS3 will be sold out in 1 hours after lauch day and no more shipment before Christmas (There is weekly shipment north of Montreal). And on the other side Nintendo says “Don't wory” and last shipment of Wii's at my local Wallmart was 2 and a half weeks from now.:mad: Something is wrong there. The PS3 vs Wii availbility have been reverse!!!!

I got my PS3 yesterday in Montreal... :) I'll pm you

[mouchoir]

I got very lucky yesterday – amazon put a notice up that they would have a limited amount of wii consoles for sale between 3-4pm. I got a friend (who already has one on pre-order) to help me on his computer at the same time as me, and I refreshed like a mad man, while he casually refreshed.

And he managed to get me one! It's coming next friday or saturday!

It's worth checking back their now and again – they might repeat the offer.

[poppe]

Are people buying the Wii/PS3's online for more than they actually cost still?

[buffalo]

Are people buying the Wii/PS3's online for more than they actually cost still?

yeah... but the prices have come down.

[kjr39]

Two Targets and a Wal-mart this morning and not a wii or PS3 between them.

What a pain in the arse.

[atszyman]

*ahem*

Try Best Buy next Sunday.

That is all. :D

OK, you posted this on December 4th, by next Sunday were you indicating the 10th? If so you lied to us... I'll never trust you again...:D, or until I forget about this incident which will be about 5 minutes after I manage to actually find a Wii.

[sinbushar]

I sold my PS3 on Craigslist for $750. The 20 GB model.

If my PS3 doesn't sell then I could just return it with the receipt I have. Just lost out on time and eBay fees.

[GFLPraxis]

If my PS3 doesn't sell then I could just return it with the receipt I have. Just lost out on time and eBay fees.

It is GUARANTEED to sell for over retail, the only question is how much.

I sold the $500 20 GB model for $750.