Best Buy 360s Sold Out, More Coming

Iria · Dec 19, 2005, 03:06 AM

Despite getting in 30 to 50 Xbox 360s per a store, it looks like Best Buy has once again sold out of the console in record time. And, like last time, few people are happy about it. Reports are rolling in of Best Buy stores that decided to open their doors early or hand out tickets a day before the event despite a company edict against the practice.

I ran down to my local Best Buy to check out the scene when it opened about 8 a.m. I was told by the last lucky line waiter that they had handed out tickets the night before. Good system. A surly employee, when asked about upcoming shipments, told me that he didn’t know when they would be coming again and if he did he couldn’t tell me.

“Someone leaked today’s shipment and that’s why it was crazy. Next time we’re just going to put them on the shelves.”

I hate to break the news to you Best Buy guy, but if my so-far reliable sources can be believed, I already know when your next shipment is coming.

According to the super-secret source, at least some Best Buys will be getting a “secret shipment” of Xbox 360s on Dec. 22. No word on how widespread this is, but at least you still may have one last chance to grab the ring.
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Source: Kotaku

Dec 19, 2005, 03:06 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Best Buy 360s Sold Out, More Coming Despite getting in 30 to 50 Xbox 360s per a store, it looks like Best Buy has once again sold out of the console in record time. And, like last time, few people are happy about it. Reports are rolling in of Best Buy stores that decided to open their doors early or hand out tickets a day before the event despite a company edict against the practice. I ran down to my local Best Buy to check out the scene when it opened about 8 a.m. I was told by the last lucky line waiter that they had handed out tickets the night before. Good system. A surly employee, when asked about upcoming shipments, told me that he didn’t know when they would be coming again and if he did he couldn’t tell me. “Someone leaked today’s shipment and that’s why it was crazy. Next time we’re just going to put them on the shelves.” I hate to break the news to you Best Buy guy, but if my so-far reliable sources can be believed, I already know when your next shipment is coming. According to the super-secret source, at least some Best Buys will be getting a “secret shipment” of Xbox 360s on Dec. 22. No word on how widespread this is, but at least you still may have one last chance to grab the ring. ____________ Source: Kotaku