Wii's Spotted or Wanted. Please post all availability for the Wii here - Part 2

Ghirl

ste_hee wrote: »

Anyone else got 'Awaiting Stock' message next to their Wii Play order at Play.com?

Just checked and I've got 'Awaiting Stock' too. Better keep searching, I guess!

infoleacher

To be honest its the same defence for a big company, how do you know that the last minute Wii's that DSG group (or anyone who is selling "over the RRP") cost them the same to buy as the "usual stock" how do you know that the distributers are not making them pay more? OR that getting them to the stores in constant "panic mode" costs the same as if they use the normal distribution methods? Again they are not holding a gun to your head to make you buy them. If you feel strongly enough about over pricing simply boycott the stores that you feel are charging unfair prices, it really is that simple, just remember that they are not forcing you to buy and that in order to get "panic" last minute stock may actually cost them more money than supplying via the normal distribution channel. Oh yeah and they are there to make money, thats kind of the point of business, or did I get that wrong?

sasha_108

Argos now! Package at £269

MathewLisett

and the reason its so expensive is because they are importing them. and because the "shortage" is getting shorter, the suppliers overseas are charging so much more.

-1-

1. The retailers are being charged more for their stock, so they have to charge more.

Or

2. They know their is a shortage and what stock they do get, they are closing their eyes , thinking of a number and putting a £ sign in front of it to exploit desperate parents.

3. Nintendo don't have any say if a retailer sells a bundle or basic pack, it's the retailers who are bundling them together to make more profits.

Sad but business is business after all.

OneWii

infoleacher wrote: »

To be honest its the same defence for a big company, how do you know that the last minute Wii's that DSG group (or anyone who is selling "over the RRP") cost them the same to buy as the "usual stock" how do you know that the distributers are not making them pay more? OR that getting them to the stores in constant "panic mode" costs the same as if they use the normal distribution methods? Again they are not holding a gun to your head to make you buy them. If you feel strongly enough about over pricing simply boycott the stores that you feel are charging unfair prices, it really is that simple, just remember that they are not forcing you to buy and that in order to get "panic" last minute stock may actually cost them more money than supplying via the normal distribution channel. Oh yeah and they are there to make money, thats kind of the point of business, or did I get that wrong?

But that's the problem, people are being left with little choice but to pay for the over priced bundles as so few shops are selling standalone Wii's at the RRP. Whether it's the retailers, the distributors or Nintendo themselves forcing up these prices I don't know, but people who really want a Wii are being forced into an over-priced corner. The best option right now really does seem to be Ebay, as that way you do stand a good chance of not only getting one but also only paying the RRP or slightly over.

joannetay

BIG companies are making millions and billions so in the deffence to that they dont need to add surplus games theyve got so am sorry im not here to defend anyone im looking for a wii for my friend who got an empty box and yes the not holding a gun to my head and even if they did i wouldnt pay.

Sput2001

The Lancaster branch of Gamestation has a sign outside saying they're in stock.

OneWii

-1- wrote: »

1. The retailers are being charged more for their stock, so they have to charge more.

Or

2. They know their is a shortage and what stock they do get, they are closing their eyes , thinking of a number and putting a £ sign in front of it to exploit desperate parents.

3. Nintendo don't have any say if a retailer sells a bundle or basic pack, it's the retailers who are bundling them together to make more profits.

Sad but business is business after all.

Yes, it's called exploitation and scr*w*ng the customer.

At least with Ebay you have a choice of what you pay if you are careful with your bidding.

Annie021063

Was very lucky enough to net one from amazon at lunchtime - many many thanks to OP.:beer:
So now what else do I need, can I get wii play at the moment? Also what is the Mario/olympic game like. Kids are desperate for this Wii and we want to make sure we have all the right bits on xmas morning, so could someone help me to make their xmas please.
Thanks