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jmgore75 said:
I liked that script so much I enhanced it. This version allows you to check multiple models and zipcodes, and is set up to check periodically and email you with any changes. Instructions are in the file. Cheers! Here's hoping I can snag one before the scalpers.
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OK, I made some updates per suggestions. Internal documentation is now more specific. I should note you can probably use non-gmail sendmail servers, but I didn't feel like fiddling with that part too much. Also, I wrapped the tracking routine with exception handling to deal with cases when the server doesn't respond. When you start tracking you will get an initial email so you can make sure it is working.

The major change is that the program now accepts command line arguments. Now, if you type "python TrackIpadStock.py" you will get an immediate printout of availability. If you type "python TrackIpadStock.py -t" you start the tracking routine. You can add "-c" to always send the mail if currently available. Add "-i30" to set the wait interval for 30 minutes. Add "-a somebody@somewhere.com" to change who the email is sent to.
So to recap:

Print: python TrackIpadStock.py
MailTracking: python TrackIpadStock.py -t
FullOptions: python TrackIpadStock.py -t -i30 -c -a somebody@somewhere.com

Please use common sense. There is no need to set the interval to every minute.

Edit: Fixed an issue that reported old results if you changed the model list
Edit: This script will not work with Python 3
Edit: Fixed a bug with the history as of u4
Edit: Tweaked for better error handling in u5, and made the email html. Now if you click on the availability it takes you to the website for that store and model.
Edit: Fixed a bug with the history as of u6
Edit: Fixed a bug with error reporting as of u7
Edit: Fixed a bug with error reporting as of u8
Edit: Added overall error handling as of u9
 

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jmgore75, I'm trying your version - I have
models = ["WIFI 16GB White", "WIFI 16GB Black"]
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but it's emailing me availability of 32GB models.

I'm just using python TargetIpadStock.py -t -i60
 
Diode said:
jmgore75, I'm trying your version - I have but it's emailing me availability of 32GB models.

I'm just using python TargetIpadStock.py -t -i60
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OK, I fixed that. Download the new version. Also, deleteting the availability file will also make that go away with the current version, until you change models.
 
austinuser said:
Anyone else getting a SyntaxError: invalid syntax on line 233? print availStores

thanks.
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Note: This script will not work with Python version 3, which introduced a number of syntax changes (including the print statement). You will need python 2.x. Sorry, I should have noted it, but 3 is still uncommon.
 
While I use my MBP to it's limits, and the web for all it's worth, when it comes to dealing with big box stores there's no substitute for showing up in person. This week I netted a windfall purchase of precisely seven new iPad 2's.

All because I timed my arrival and others did not.

Cheers :)
 
ozred said:
While I use my MBP to it's limits, and the web for all it's worth, when it comes to dealing with big box stores there's no substitute for showing up in person. This week I netted a windfall purchase of precisely seven new iPad 2's.

All because I timed my arrival and others did not.

Cheers :)
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Trolling again I see. :rolleyes:
 
ozred said:
While I use my MBP to it's limits, and the web for all it's worth, when it comes to dealing with big box stores there's no substitute for showing up in person. This week I netted a windfall purchase of precisely seven new iPad 2's.

All because I timed my arrival and others did not.

Cheers :)
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Don't you have a life?
 
fdot said:
im getiing
checking: failed
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Sorry, I've been trying to maintain my current version and the one I send out separately. Try version u4.

Beyond that, sometimes the connection just doesn't happen. If it keeps failing, run without -t so I can check the error.
 
ozred said:
While I use my MBP to it's limits, and the web for all it's worth, when it comes to dealing with big box stores there's no substitute for showing up in person. This week I netted a windfall purchase of precisely seven new iPad 2's.

All because I timed my arrival and others did not.

Cheers :)
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I thought it was 9, or was it 11 after those two that you saw when you just happen to be at Best Buy shopping. Your either full of it, or not smart enough to know that you've been buying Ipad 1 not Ipad 2.
 
Oh my the fanboys are grumpy today.

Like it or not it's a grand total of ..... Oh nevermind numbers confuse you



Cheers & Happy Hunting Mates :)
 
jmgore75 said:
Sorry, I've been trying to maintain my current version and the one I send out separately. Try version u4.

Beyond that, sometimes the connection just doesn't happen. If it keeps failing, run without -t so I can check the error.
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worked now
 
Dropped by target in buffalo ny this am for some razors. Thought i'd check out if there are any new ipad 2 accessories and lo and behold a lone white ipad 2 wifi 64gb sitting in the cabinet. Made the purchase. Dude said it must have been a return because they received none the whole week. Still factory sealed of course.
 
No stock locally here in my east coast area today, although I missed the 9am check and didn't check until after 10, so might have missed a couple pieces if they sold already.
 
jmgore75 said:
OK, I made some updates per suggestions. Internal documentation is now more specific. I should note you can probably use non-gmail sendmail servers, but I didn't feel like fiddling with that part too much. Also, I wrapped the tracking routine with exception handling to deal with cases when the server doesn't respond. When you start tracking you will get an initial email so you can make sure it is working.

The major change is that the program now accepts command line arguments. Now, if you type "python TrackIpadStock.py" you will get an immediate printout of availability. If you type "python TrackIpadStock.py -t" you start the tracking routine. You can add "-c" to always send the mail if currently available. Add "-i30" to set the wait interval for 30 minutes. Add "-a somebody@somewhere.com" to change who the email is sent to.
So to recap:

Print: python TrackIpadStock.py
MailTracking: python TrackIpadStock.py -t
FullOptions: python TrackIpadStock.py -t -i30 -c -a somebody@somewhere.com

Please use common sense. There is no need to set the interval to every minute.

Edit: Fixed an issue that reported old results if you changed the model list
Edit: This script will not work with Python 3
Edit: Fixed a bug with the history as of u4
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thanks, is it supposed to only email if it has stock cause as of now its checking and sending info to the txt file and i only got 1 email
 
Target's stock checker is giving a lot of false positives in the bay area. Two stores I've gone to have clearly had nothing despite showing availability for a couple of days. Wasted a lot of time on this.

EDIT: Also will add the in-store DPCI checker did not show in stock what was showing as in stock on the website checker.
 
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Quick tip for everyone. If your target shows in stock, and you want to see if it's accurate, don't call either the store operator or the electronics department. Call a different department and ask them to look up the DPCI.

I called a Target that was showing in stock last night. Girl in electronics told me they haven't had any since launch (which I knew wasn't true). Store operator told me the DPCI didn't exist (which obviously it does). Store manager told me she absolutely would not even look up the number for me. But girl in the photo department....well she happened to find it right away. Didn't end up making it in time, but there was definitely some shady stuff happening.
 
jmgore75 said:
OK, I fixed that. Download the new version. Also, deleteting the availability file will also make that go away with the current version, until you change models.
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Thanks for the script! Yes, I'll use it sparingly.
It saves me several several manual clicks!
 
mo0620 said:
Here is the full list with links, for your convenience. Just click on the link, and enter in your zip code, in order to check stock.

Black

16GB: 057-10-1830

32GB: 057-10-1831

64GB: 057-10-1832

att 16GB: 057-10-1833

att 32GB: 057-10-1834

att 64GB: 057-10-1835

vzn 16GB: 057-10-1836

vzn 32GB: 057-10-1837

vzn 64GB: 057-10-1838

White

16GB: 057-10-1839

32GB: 057-10-1840

64GB: 057-10-1841

att 16GB: 057-10-1842

att 32GB: 057-10-1843

att 64GB: 057-10-1844

vzn 16GB: 057-10-1845

vzn 32GB: 057-10-1846

vzn 64GB: 057-10-1847
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Just went to a target in south Orlando, FL that listed the black 32gb wifi model as "limited availability." I asked the guy to look up the DCPI and when he did, the machine said they didn't even stock ANY product with that number. He then scanned the bar codes on the display shelf and it said they were all out. What gives?
 
fdot said:
thanks, is it supposed to only email if it has stock cause as of now its checking and sending info to the txt file and i only got 1 email
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It will only email you if something has changed about the status for a model at a particular location since the last time it ran. If you run with the -c flag it will always email you whenever it finds a model available. Also it will email you when the tracker first starts running, just so you can see that the email works.
 
jmgore75 said:
It will only email you if something has changed about the status for a model at a particular location since the last time it ran. If you run with the -c flag it will always email you whenever it finds a model available. Also it will email you when the tracker first starts running, just so you can see that the email works.
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Thanks
 
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