24 hour Nintendo spectacular at GAME on 24 July

Softstuff

cmjohnson_86 wrote:

Yeah but big companys buy so many of one item, they get it cheaper the more they buy. Game HQ would probably order a million consoles at once, and you think they'l pay £70 each? I think not.

They could order 25 million, but that wouldn't change the price of the components or of R&D. There is a finite limit to economies of scale.

ma6jrp

Its pretty obvious that restaurants make massive markups, but the other poster was taking about electrical and retail shops. Restaurants can sell a £3 bottle of wine for over £10! All service industries make large profits but they still have to pay for the staff / shops / bills etc.

I would be surprised if ANY retailer makes more than £5 to £10 on a £100 console. That is why there is no competion on console prices, even foreign/Jersey websites such as Play.com and don't pay VAT charge £95.

If they were only paying £50 for them there would be plenty of places knocking them out at £60 and still making a decent profit.

ellives

Hi

Just back from taking wife out for lunch - first time in three years!

Anyway, have missed the fun.

I'm ready for the 3 o clock showdown (tho' I'm not holding my breath).

What do i do - currently I'm getting "back to homepage message" when clicking on 24hr nintendo spectacular link?

Just keep refreshing I guess?

Leanne200

Its simple, once 40 people have got a console they will buy games..

anyone reckon the normal DS consoles will come up for grabs????

Leanne200

You have to wait till 4pm on the dot

kronen

I reckon games at 4&5pm then a console so 6pm for the real deal.

lorraine

I am sitting here waiting, but all my clocks in the house are different, I don't know the time:eek: :rotfl:

martfox

temp website problem!!! hmmm convenient

lorraine

can everyone stop being a bit inconsiderate please, it won't let me go on there site:rotfl:

Cactus_Jack

Pathetic site.

Anyway its Nintendogs for 14.99.