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10-08-2008, 07:45 PM | #31 |
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I found them in stores and canceled my online pre-order. That's what I've been doing for a while now. If I find it in stores, I cancel. If not, I'll get it online. Whichever comes first.
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10-08-2008, 07:49 PM | #32 |
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Amen to that.
I pre-ordered 2 Cobra Rattlers because I was hardly in the mood to run to Target every day after work only to find nothing. Yeah, it's a risk, but it was worth it. While I have purchased 5 more Rattlers in stores, I am not afraid to say that I am proud of the online order system. Heaven knows that this Cobra Rattler set could have wound up impossible to find in retail. Remember V1 Flint? I have 2 silver-foil versions of him, and I knew, just KNEW that the Rattler might end up sharing the same short-production run. It's okay, though! |
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10-08-2008, 07:56 PM | #33 |
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I had somebody buy a set (which at the time was the only set on eBay) because I got a pre-order before they hit the stores in masses and I made more than $100 on it. I had a set for myself plus made some extra money because they were delayed in coming out in the stores. Does that person who bought them feel bad? No, nor should he. He set the price of what he WANTED to pay for the items and he got them for that. The pre-order put a lot of people's mind at ease and it was worth it to them. Nobody could anticipate how much will be found or in what stores they will be found at so it was a safe way to ensure that you would receive the planes. I have 11 Target stores within 31 miles of me and only 9 of them have ever gotten the planes in, so not every store will always get them or multiple shipments of them. Why take a risk when you don't have to?
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10-08-2008, 08:00 PM | #34 |
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Because its just a question....
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10-08-2008, 08:25 PM | #35 |
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lol I saw someone drop 100 bucks on the BST forum haha moron!!!
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10-08-2008, 08:44 PM | #36 |
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I didnt pre-order, but honestly I would have.
The distro of those planes was painful! I like the guarantee without having to waste gas, time and effort. |
10-08-2008, 08:49 PM | #37 |
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the first two weeks i saw them if i was quick enough (rattler). since then i have not seen a single one. just plenty of conquests waiting patiently for clearance pricing
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I know somebody on here who pre-ordered six Rattlers (I think) and got them all right away for his collection. I am sure it was worth it for him not to wait and worry about how many will be produced or if they will be able to be found in stores. Each case is unique and each buyer knows how well their area carries new items so they can pre-order according to their past experiences. Fortunately, in my area, joes are easier to be found so I can have some patience with items. I did pre-order the items, received them before they hit the stores and my second set was delayed. I kept them on order until I found them in stores again and then I canceled it. No harm, no foul on the pre-order and I had myself covered either way.
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10-08-2008, 08:59 PM | #40 |
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The Rattler is the more popular of the two (both in stores and at Ebay) so it would have made sense to pre-order them to avoid any headaches.
I know somebody on here who pre-ordered six Rattlers (I think) and got them all right away for his collection. I am sure it was worth it for him not to wait and worry about how many will be produced or if they will be able to be found in stores. Each case is unique and each buyer knows how well their area carries new items so they can pre-order according to their past experiences. Fortunately, in my area, joes are easier to be found so I can have some patience with items. I did pre-order the items, received them before they hit the stores and my second set was delayed. I kept them on order until I found them in stores again and then I canceled it. No harm, no foul on the pre-order and I had myself covered either way. |
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