DaFees Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Excuse first of all if this question sounds noobish, but this'll be my first year really getting into the hype of BF. Ok my plan is that CompUSA opens up at 11:59 P.M. on Thanksgiving Day, I figured I'd hit that pick up a dvd recorder and some blank dvd+rw discs, then from there head 3 minutes up the road to stand in line, at Best Buy until they open to get my brother one of these computers they are selling for ~ $150 Then from there head over to target and hopefully get one of those lexmarks printers for ~ $17 (By the way does anyone know if this comes with a color and black ink cartridge or just a color or just a black?) and the complete sixth season of the simpsons if I can Then from there go home Now I can be fast when I want to be so my question is, will it be a problem if I run through CompUSA and BestBuy to get what I want and get out of there. I mean are they gonna make me walk to get what I want or can I just go all out and run, haha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakes_mommy Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 NO they don't make you walk. I run every year in every store sometimes knocking into 300 lb men. It is who ever gets there first. If you take your time you will miss out. I tried that the first year and now I know. I even ran pregnant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturnboy01 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Its first come first gets the merchandise!!!! You better FREAKIN RUN your butt off to get those computer because it will be HELL trying to get one when BB opens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :gd_stars: :gd_stars: :gd_stars: Above, that will be all us of when the dust settles after the mad dash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starshine Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I walg! It's a cross between and walk and a jog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleRider Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Its first come first gets the merchandise!!!! You better FREAKIN RUN your butt off to get those computer because it will be HELL trying to get one when BB opens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :gd_stars: :gd_stars: :gd_stars: Above, that will be all us of when the dust settles after the mad dash! No, it won't be hell trying to get a computer, at least the doorbuster ones. Either you're early enough in line to get a ticket for it or you're not. No ticket, no computer. Simple as that. Running into the store isn't going to do a darned thing for you for that $150 eMachines computer. This is how BB has always worked, and probably always will. As the saying goes, "The early bird gets the worm," and BB rewards those willing to sacrifice some time to stand in line for the right to be first in picking out what you want from the ticketed items. And here's the real ugly part.....we are so willing to be close to the front of the line, we've always had our pick of all the "prized" ticketed items, even though in many cases we don't want most of them. My wife and I, acting like total strangers to each other, will take one ticket of each item. So if we don't want the item? Well, let's just say some people can be quite "persuasive" in their desire to get one. And last year, to obtain one of the computers, you had to listen to a member of the Geek Squad try to upsell you extended warranties, a bunch of "add-ons" that they swore the computers wouldn't function without (i.e., surge suppressors, extra RAM with the heavy Geek Squad cost for installation, wireless keyboard and mouse, laptop bag, etc., etc.....they had a long list of "extras" that were recommended for each computer on special that day....all overpriced vs. what Newegg and ZZF sells the same for, even on BF.) Only after either refusing all their crap or accepting some or all of their "recommended" junk would they let you get to the customer service desk to pick up your computer, as long as you had your ticket in hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2beurwifey Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Run Dont Walk you might miss something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturnboy01 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 No, it won't be hell trying to get a computer, at least the doorbuster ones. Either you're early enough in line to get a ticket for it or you're not. No ticket, no computer. Simple as that. Running into the store isn't going to do a darned thing for you for that $150 eMachines computer. This is how BB has always worked, and probably always will. As the saying goes, "The early bird gets the worm," and BB rewards those willing to sacrifice some time to stand in line for the right to be first in picking out what you want from the ticketed items. And here's the real ugly part.....we are so willing to be close to the front of the line, we've always had our pick of all the "prized" ticketed items, even though in many cases we don't want most of them. My wife and I, acting like total strangers to each other, will take one ticket of each item. So if we don't want the item? Well, let's just say some people can be quite "persuasive" in their desire to get one. So your a scalper! HA HA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleRider Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 So your a scalper! HA HA But at least I know what I'm talking about........... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturnboy01 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 But at least I know what I'm talking about........... :) How much.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleRider Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I know enough to know that if you're not in BB's line by 2AM, you can just about count the two doorbuster computers out unless someone's nice enough to listen to you ask nicely for your unused ticket. We're trying for the projector (minimum 3 per store, more likely 10) and some other stuff besides the laptop and desktop. We're not shopping for the little things like the HD or video card, which are both not the better deals on BF. Heck, I bought an X700 Pro two months ago for the wife's computer for the same $99 with NO rebate, so paying $199 and waiting for a $100 rebate does nothing for me. C'est la vie......show up at 4AM and we'll smile from the front as you line up 300th. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erh12275 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I say start lacing up those shoes. I am a firm believe in the faster you can get to the deal the faster you are on to the next store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likehome Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Definately run! At my Best Buy, they don't hand out tickets (at least they haven't yet)...it's first come, first served. Walmart is also that way. After you get the products you want, then it's time to stand on line...which can also be quite long! Best to have someone save you a place in line while you get what you want (otherwise known as tag-team shopping ). Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturnboy01 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I will have to contact my best buy and see about this "ticket" business and see if they do that. I havent heard of "tickets" either then again I have never been to BB on a BF only to WM so I would not know unless I ask a Manager or someone in the managment.......We will see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleRider Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Definately run! At my Best Buy, they don't hand out tickets (at least they haven't yet)...it's first come, first served. Walmart is also that way. After you get the products you want, then it's time to stand on line...which can also be quite long! Best to have someone save you a place in line while you get what you want (otherwise known as tag-team shopping ). Good luck! Thank goodness the BB's we've been to all used the ticket system. Prevented a lot of problems and seemed the best overall way to allocate the hot items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturnboy01 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 the ticket system seems to be the BEST deal. However it would be unfair if say a family of 4 gets 4 tickets for the same item (i.e. a father, mother, son, daughter all get tickets for the computer) that is not right and I am sure some people are going to be doing crap like that. Thats why I say the faster you can run the better off you are in getting what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMommy Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 For me (and the other women I go with) it's run, don't you even dare think about walking!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturnboy01 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Wow its pretty bad when the Manager at Best Buy doesnt have an answer as far as the ticket thing is concerned...... Unless they are just keeping things under wraps until next week.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DigDoug Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Walk.... running creates chaos and panic. It's not worth getting someone hurt or being rude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allystl Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Trust. RUN! I always get tickets at the BB in St Louis. And I ALWAYS RUN!! I ALWAYS get everything I want. Better to run and to go home w/ what YOU came for, then to walk and be polite and watch OTHERS go home with what YOU came for. But, really, enjoy...go wild! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleRider Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 If your local BB uses tickets, it won't help to run.....you won't be running to anything without a ticket. On the other hand, if your local BB doesn't use this system, wear sneakers, good luck, and I'll pray for your safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturnboy01 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I need a freakin answer to the ticket thing at my local BB but no one can answer yet..they say to call back next week..??? what the crap, just tell me now dang it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturnboy01 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 My rant is about the Best Buy @ The Forum in Selma, Texas 210-945-2452 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindabacker Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 just called one of the local best buy's and was told they would be using the ticket system for "certain" doorbusters. looks like I will be camping out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msomnipotent Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 My BB gave out tickets last year and some people just ran to the computers and grabbed them anyway. It caused quite a lot of fights. It probably escalated into a fist fight, but I grabbed my printer and took off. I noticed on my way out that they were asking for the ticket as you left with a computer, so hang on to them just in case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest general41391 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I have been practicinig running since June 2005...lol I am READY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturnboy01 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I am going to run and then when I see something I want am going to lunge myself towards it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DigDoug Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Well, if one of you guys run me over, I am going to kick someone's arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZwildcatsR1 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 My BB gave out tickets last year and some people just ran to the computers and grabbed them anyway. It caused quite a lot of fights. It probably escalated into a fist fight, but I grabbed my printer and took off. I noticed on my way out that they were asking for the ticket as you left with a computer, so hang on to them just in case!BB here learned their lesson from that 2 years ago. So last year they handed out the tickets and then had you go pick it up from a part of the store where they'd cleared out the merchandise, stacked all of the ticketed doorbusters, and blocked off all access to them by tables and a bunch of workers. You handed them your ticket, they walked back to the pallets, and then handed you your item. Very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jszulis Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I need help in picking out a good MP3 player. Don't really want to spend a ton on an IPod unless that is the best option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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