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I picked up a White 64gb GSM at the Apex, NC Target at 12:15p today. So, here's my story.
I ran across this thread last Friday. I tried waiting in line Sat. morning at the Apple Store. Arrived at 5:50am, and the line already had at least 50 people in it. At 8am, we found out that except for the very first person in line the people at the head of the line were resellers. (ugh!) So, I refused to wait in line any longer. I trusted everyone on this thread and kept checking the Target inventory around my area. Yesterday, some White 64gb CDMA's showed up, but nothing else. I was getting discouraged when I didn't see any stock changes throughout this morning. Then, about 12:05, I checked, and one store had 64gb GSM's. I jumped in my car, drove 20mins, ran to the back of the store, and the security guard (yes, the security guard...) asked if I was looking for iPad. He said they only had 64gb. I pumped my chest and said, 'That's me!' I'm now the proud owner of an iPad 2. For those of you who are getting discouraged, DON'T! I have friends who ordered on launch day who are jealous because they still haven't received their iPad 2! So, even though you're still looking, keep that in the back of your mind!
Now, to go write my review!
Thanks for the encouragement. I tried apple store line twice last week, and there were just way to many ppl there. I've been searching for white/black 64GB WIFI models, and hopefully I'll get lucky soon.
They python script is not working for me. I get the following errors.
Carlos-MacBook-Pro-17esktop carlos$ python TargetIpadStock.py
Checking:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "TargetIpadStock.py", line 386, in <module>
printStatus()
File "TargetIpadStock.py", line 330, in printStatus
subj, text = formatStatus(*d)
File "TargetIpadStock.py", line 184, in formatStatus
s += formatErrors(errors)
File "TargetIpadStock.py", line 158, in formatErrors
for store, zipcode, model in dataList:
NameError: global name 'dataList' is not defined
Carlos-MacBook-Pro-17
esktop carlos$ python TargetIpadStock.pyChecking:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "TargetIpadStock.py", line 386, in <module>
printStatus()
File "TargetIpadStock.py", line 330, in printStatus
subj, text = formatStatus(*d)
File "TargetIpadStock.py", line 184, in formatStatus
s += formatErrors(errors)
File "TargetIpadStock.py", line 158, in formatErrors
for store, zipcode, model in dataList:
NameError: global name 'dataList' is not defined
iPad Python script
I am having some weird issues with the python script. Everyone else seems to be alright. I have it setup and running correctly however when the script DOES find something it gives me a message saying "Checking: Failed". However when this happens I do a manual check and I get a store that says available for one of the models that I am looking for. Can the script only check one DCPI number per zip per script in order to get a message back saying that it is available? I have two seperate scripts running checking all of the black models on two different zip codes but do I need a serperate script for EACH model of the iPad as well? Also, after the initial email saying that I am tracking I never get any messages saying that something was found as available and I assume this has to do with the fact that the script thinks that it is failing. Some help would really be appreciated!
I am having some weird issues with the python script. Everyone else seems to be alright. I have it setup and running correctly however when the script DOES find something it gives me a message saying "Checking: Failed". However when this happens I do a manual check and I get a store that says available for one of the models that I am looking for. Can the script only check one DCPI number per zip per script in order to get a message back saying that it is available? I have two seperate scripts running checking all of the black models on two different zip codes but do I need a serperate script for EACH model of the iPad as well? Also, after the initial email saying that I am tracking I never get any messages saying that something was found as available and I assume this has to do with the fact that the script thinks that it is failing. Some help would really be appreciated!
They python script is not working for me. I get the following errors.
Carlos-MacBook-Pro-17
Checking:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "TargetIpadStock.py", line 386, in <module>
printStatus()
File "TargetIpadStock.py", line 330, in printStatus
subj, text = formatStatus(*d)
File "TargetIpadStock.py", line 184, in formatStatus
s += formatErrors(errors)
File "TargetIpadStock.py", line 158, in formatErrors
for store, zipcode, model in dataList:
NameError: global name 'dataList' is not defined
I installed Python 3.2 first then deleted the app folder and installed 2.7. Is that my problem?
Just got a 64GB 3G ATT at Northridge - they have more 16GB, 32GB and 64GB 3G's available, so hurry
I actually want a WIFI only, so if anyone in the Los Angeles area wants to trade (and pay the difference), I'm up for it!
Thanks to the person informing us about the stock checker - much appreciated!
I actually want a WIFI only, so if anyone in the Los Angeles area wants to trade (and pay the difference), I'm up for it!
Thanks to the person informing us about the stock checker - much appreciated!
I picked up a 16gb black wifi only model in Target in Christiana, DE. Got there around 15:30. Attendant said only one delivered today. Got a shipment yesterday and sold out in an hour. I used the inventory tracker thread to stumble upon this one.
Target in Littleton, CO got several in today, all white ones. I picked up a 32GB white despite wanting black. They got in 5 16GB whites, a couple 32GB whites and one 64 GB white. The python script I have running at home emailed me to notify me. Thanks!
Wow.
Can't thank you guys enough for the Python script - it worked!
Got the email notification, went up to the Target in Columbia Heights (in DC) and there were about 14 (!) iPads - all 16GB, I think, and a mix of black, white, 3G and Wi-fi.
Walked out with a lovely 16GB black Wifi - just what I was looking for.
No lines, no stress. Why do people insist on waiting in line at 6 am again?
Can't thank you guys enough for the Python script - it worked!
Got the email notification, went up to the Target in Columbia Heights (in DC) and there were about 14 (!) iPads - all 16GB, I think, and a mix of black, white, 3G and Wi-fi.
Walked out with a lovely 16GB black Wifi - just what I was looking for.
No lines, no stress. Why do people insist on waiting in line at 6 am again?
You can use any text editor. On Windows, notepad will work fine, on OS X, TextEdit is perfectly capable of editing it.
Make sure you don't have any typos in your e-mail address login information. I know that's one way that will cause it to fail.
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Looks like most of the shipments to Target today were black 16GB wifi models. Interesting! That's all my local store had.
I get the initial email saying that I will now receive emails but once the script says it fails when in reality it finds a store that has iPad's listed as available I don't get an email letting me know....
I picked up a White 64gb GSM at the Apex, NC Target at 12:15p today. So, here's my story.
I ran across this thread last Friday. I tried waiting in line Sat. morning at the Apple Store. Arrived at 5:50am, and the line already had at least 50 people in it. At 8am, we found out that except for the very first person in line the people at the head of the line were resellers. (ugh!) So, I refused to wait in line any longer. I trusted everyone on this thread and kept checking the Target inventory around my area. Yesterday, some White 64gb CDMA's showed up, but nothing else. I was getting discouraged when I didn't see any stock changes throughout this morning. Then, about 12:05, I checked, and one store had 64gb GSM's. I jumped in my car, drove 20mins, ran to the back of the store, and the security guard (yes, the security guard...) asked if I was looking for iPad. He said they only had 64gb. I pumped my chest and said, 'That's me!' I'm now the proud owner of an iPad 2. For those of you who are getting discouraged, DON'T! I have friends who ordered on launch day who are jealous because they still haven't received their iPad 2! So, even though you're still looking, keep that in the back of your mind!
Now, to go write my review!
Dammit. You got that one! I got there around 12:30, and all they had left was one Verizon 16GB model. Of course, I said no because I needed GSM.
Did you check your spam folder? My first e-mail from the script hit my spam folder.
Ya, its not going to spam. When I run the script just once with I get the following error.
Code:
Checking:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "pTargetIpadStock.py", line 331, in <module>
printStatus()
File "pTargetIpadStock.py", line 272, in printStatus
subj, text = formatStatus(dt, novel, current)
File "pTargetIpadStock.py", line 227, in formatStatus
s += formatData(currentAvailable)
File "pTargetIpadStock.py", line 150, in formatData
line = "{0} ({6}) at {1} {2}: {4} ({3}) since {7}".format(avail, k[0], k[1], k[2], k[3], v[0], v[1], v[2])
AttributeError: 'str' object has no attribute 'format'the I put the 'p' in front of the name so that I know the difference between the two scripts I have running for two seperate zip codes. Could that be causing the problem? I wouldn't think so but what do I know.
EDIT: Tried moving it to a different directory and removing the 'p' from the front of the file name. That didn't fix it...
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Looks like your machine is running a newer version of Python. Run this command in Terminal (assuming you're running OS X) and see what version you're running:
I think the script's author says if it's Python 3 and above, it won't work.
I got there at 11 after seeing on the tracker they had 32gb. Got it! They also had a 64gb AT&T 3g in white at that time.
What's the solution if I the system shows "Available", I called the Target to confirm that the inventory is there, but the guys tell me not in stock. I even asked the person to run the DPCI number and she still told me "nothing".
You think they're lying? I almost swear the computer system can't be wrong. I just wanna do what you guys do, walk in, pick it up, walk out. I don't want to hassle them to look for it in the back.....*sigh*
You think they're lying? I almost swear the computer system can't be wrong. I just wanna do what you guys do, walk in, pick it up, walk out. I don't want to hassle them to look for it in the back.....*sigh*
How does the python script work? My internet wasn't working this morning but my Iphone did and I got to the target at janzen beach to late. It was all gone but the stock said it was available
All is working smoothly now with my script. Not sure if updating to 2.7.1 did it or the fact that I copied the script I had to another location, cleared out the directory that I had the script in and the pasted it back in, either way, it now works!
NOW, my target needs to get some more shipments!!! My local Target hasn't gotten anymore since day one and they only had 5 on the first day... :/
NOW, my target needs to get some more shipments!!! My local Target hasn't gotten anymore since day one and they only had 5 on the first day... :/
How does the python script work? My internet wasn't working this morning but my Iphone did and I got to the target at janzen beach to late. It was all gone but the stock said it was available
I ran the python script from the cmd line on my home PC (connected to the internet) and left it on. I set it to 30 minute intervals. As soon as it found any stores with "Available" status, it emailed me at the email address I supplied.
It's still running at home right now, but I haven't received any emails since around noon, so no more iPads at the Targets in my area.
Also, it seems that the status doesn't update exactly in real-time, so an "Available" status may be stale. In addition, there's plenty of stories about boxes in the back and having to be very persistent when dealing with the Target employees.
Good luck!
used the locator and found out that a local target had some ipads in stock. i got to the store just as two guys were paying for the last two ipads they were scrounging up a bunch of cash and credit cards to pay for them. it took about an hour for the locator to say that the 16gb wifi ipad was no longer in stock. that is, unless the guy at electronics was holding one for someone. he said they got 8 in (4 16gb wifi and 4 32 gb wifi)
they were scrounging up a bunch of cash and credit cards to pay for them. it took about an hour for the locator to say that the 16gb wifi ipad was no longer in stock. that is, unless the guy at electronics was holding one for someone. he said they got 8 in (4 16gb wifi and 4 32 gb wifi)