Still possible to get one?

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Hey,

Is it still possible to get one of these before Christmas (assuming the live date is before then) ? I have not preordered yet.

Thanks

If you are in the US and you can find a place that is still accepting pre-orders, then maybe. It is very doubtful any stores will have it in stock until after the new years and seems like Canada and Europe are out of the questions until Jan or Feb.

However, it seems like Best Buy is the only place that has not cancelled or delayed pre-orders, so I would say you have your work cut out for you if you want one before the holidays.

I'd suggest calling around to some GameStop B&M stores. From some of the postings, it appears a couple of locations have more inventory arriving then they have pre-orders. Everyone on this forum's been going nuts to be first to get a Prime and are well aware of GameStop. But the average shopper probably wouldn't even think of them for tablets. Keep in mind not all GameStop stores sell tablets. If you have friends and family in other cities use them to expand your search.

Originally Posted by BarryH_GEG

I'd suggest calling around to some GameStop B&M stores. From some of the postings, it appears a couple of locations have more inventory arriving then they have pre-orders. Everyone on this forum's been going nuts to be first to get a Prime and are well aware of GameStop. But the average shopper probably wouldn't even think of them for tablets. Keep in mind not all GameStop stores sell tablets. If you have friends and family in other cities use them to expand your search.

Also keep in mind that Gamestop does not allow returns, so you would probably need to deal with Asus if you have any problems with the device. Honestly its a horrible place to buy anything but used games. They consistently open new products and sometimes remove contents or allow their employees to play with them before they shelf them. I just avoid buying anything new there.

However, it is true most people will not think of Gamestop for Tablets, so if they do get units this year it may be the best bet to find it.

Originally Posted by UmbraeSoulsbane

Also keep in mind that Gamestop does not allow returns, so you would probably need to deal with Asus if you have any problems with the device. Honestly its a horrible place to buy anything but used games. They consistently open new products and sometimes remove contents or allow their employees to play with them before they shelf them. I just avoid buying anything new there.

However, it is true most people will not think of Gamestop for Tablets.

Funny you'd say that. There are three GameStop's in my city that I didn't even know existed until the whole Prime pre-order thing. They're in obscure locations and the one I went in to looked like a thrift shop. Everyone working there looked like they were still in high school. On their website they say they have 6,627 company-operated stores in 17 countries. Who knew?

Here's a link to the game they opened to remove the OnLive coupons:

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2391755,00.asp

Originally Posted by BarryH_GEG

Funny you'd say that. There are three GameStop's in my city that I didn't even know existed until the whole Prime pre-order thing. They're in obscure locations and the one I went in to looked like a thrift shop. Everyone working there looked like they were still in high school. On their website they say they have 6,627 company-operated stores in 17 countries. Who knew?

Here's a link to the game they opened to remove the OnLive coupons:

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2391755,00.asp

Yeah, that was a big fiasco. I found that if you want a new game from Gamestop that is unopened, you pretty much have to pre-order it and show up for a midnight launch if they hold one. Other than that I have never gotten a shrink-wrapped products. I hear this can vary store to store, but I have 4 within 10 miles of me and they all do the same.

So I just go in an buy used games. Those are the ONLY product they sell you can actually return. Probably because they buy stuff for $1-$5 and sell it for $20-$50.

Of course, I guess this is all off topic. Sorry.

Yes, if you want to pay between $699-800 on ebay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASUS-TRANSFO...item19cbcbbece

Originally Posted by mchimney

Hey,

Is it still possible to get one of these before Christmas (assuming the live date is before then) ? I have not preordered yet.

Thanks

I'm going to take my chance on Best Buy on launch date, they are bound to have some in stock on launch date.

I've never heard of a new product being sold to only online shoppers who pre-ordered weeks in advanced.

I also have it hard to believe that there many out there who are anxious for this product for it to sell out quickly on launch date.

Unlike that $199 1080p Sharp HDTV Best Buy fire sold on Black Friday, I was amazed then that no body in the line I waited that day was interested in the $249 Transformer.

Originally Posted by the_game_master

I'm going to take my chance on Best Buy on launch date, they are bound to have some in stock on launch date.

I've never heard of a new product being sold to only online shoppers who pre-ordered weeks in advanced.

I also have it hard to believe that there many out there who are anxious for this product for it to sell out quickly on launch date.

Unlike that $199 1080p Sharp HDTV Best Buy fire sold on Black Friday, I was amazed then that no body in the line I waited that day was interested in the $249 Transformer.

Nexus One lol

Originally Posted by the_game_master

Unlike that $199 1080p Sharp HDTV Best Buy fire sold on Black Friday, I was amazed then that no body in the line I waited that day was interested in the $249 Transformer.

The Prime probably decreased interest in original Transformer sales. It's a sweet deal at $250 but the second version was already announced. That said, my friend couldn't get a hold of the $250 ones (she waited in Manhattan)... I guess it also depends on the location.

Anyway, it's a week away from release so really the best chance now would be to stalk brick and mortar stores. (call ahead)