I know what you mean. Best Buy has the same policy...Cal twice a day and see if they "might" have them in stock then rush down to the store only to find out they are sold out again! That's why I loved the concept of the wii fit tracker online. I found out about BestBuy having them in stock and even though I had to pay shipping and taxes, I know my husband and sister will be so surprised to get it for Christmas! Hope your neighbor got one beofre they sold out! If not, tell her to try the wii fit tracker. It really helps.