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#1 2008-01-11 12:57 pm
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Wow, just pre-ordered SMB: Brawl on Wii for $20!!
http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng … mp;ic=24_0
Bummer, looks like they bumped it up to $50, but for awhile this morning, it was $19.82.
*EDIT*
Deleted my second post to condense it into this. The original link no longer works, but here's one that still shows it at $19.82
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#2 2008-01-11 1:04 pm
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Re: Wow, just pre-ordered SMB: Brawl on Wii for $20!!
page not found for me
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#3 2008-01-11 1:08 pm
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Re: Wow, just pre-ordered SMB: Brawl on Wii for $20!!
mrreet2001 wrote:
page not found for me
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#4 2008-01-11 2:43 pm
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Re: Wow, just pre-ordered SMB: Brawl on Wii for $20!!
I don't know if this is a terrible mistake or just an amazing deal on Wal-Mart's part, but I know I liked it enough to participate. As you can see from my checkout receipt above, Walmart.com is currently accepting preorders for Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Wii for the insanely low price of $19.82 - over $30 off of the retail price. Of course there is always the chance that this 'deal' will go away extremely quickly, or that all of us participating customers will receive a "We're Sorry" email in the near future, but for now - I'd hit it.
UPDATE: Now when you go to the page it lists the $19.82, only to jump to $49.82 when you click the purchase button. Now to see if they cancel my order.
http://kotaku.com/343825/preorder-ssbb- … art-for-20
Rumors also persist about a March delay.
Could Nintendo's highly anticipated Super Smash Bros. Brawl be pushed back a month? According to the swirling mists of internet rumor the hot title could be slipping from it's current early February North American release window to sometime in March. I've received several reports from different sources, including one video game store owner who claims to have received an email blast from his distributor alerting him to the delay. I contacted Nintendo earlier to see if I could obtain any sort of official word on the game's release, and of course received the usual reply. All together now: "Nintendo does not comment on rumors and speculation."
So far the game stores in my area are standing by the February release date, but then again I am a notorious preorder canceler, having once canceled 20 at a time in order to pick up a new DS, so they tend to walk on eggshells around me. If the rumor does wind up being true, it is only just another month. I'll just be in my bunker hiding from rabid Smash Bros. fans if anyone needs me.
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#5 2008-01-11 3:54 pm
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Re: Wow, just pre-ordered SMB: Brawl on Wii for $20!!
Well, this was in the confirmation email:
"Canceling an Order
Once an order has been placed and confirmed, it cannot be canceled. Please remember that you can return a product in accordance with our Returns Policy if you are not satisfied. For more information, please read our Cancellation Policy."
I hope they don't cancel on me. That would suck.
Oh, and:
"Order Cancellation Policy
You cannot cancel your order after you click Place Your Order on the "Confirm and Submit" page.
You can exit an order before placing it by clicking "Go to the Home Page (without completing your order)," which is located at the bottom of the page in Checkout. You may also exit an order by leaving our web site..
If you change your mind for any reason after placing your order, be assured that you can return any unwanted items to us after you receive them in accordance with our Returns Policy. For most items, you will have the option of returning the items directly to your local Wal-Mart store or to us by mail. Instructions on how to return items will arrive with your order. Please see our Returns Policy.
See the details of a recent order at your Order Dashboard."
I guess I figured it was to generate buzz...but they should honor the sale.
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#6 2008-01-11 4:52 pm
Re: Wow, just pre-ordered SMB: Brawl on Wii for $20!!
Mine went through:
We'll see if it holds up at that price.
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#7 2008-01-11 5:40 pm
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Re: Wow, just pre-ordered SMB: Brawl on Wii for $20!!
Altivec wrote:
Mine went through:
http://198.65.241.158/ssbb.jpg
We'll see if it holds up at that price.
When did you order?
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#8 2008-01-11 7:38 pm
Re: Wow, just pre-ordered SMB: Brawl on Wii for $20!!
I ordered around 10AM Eastern, and got my confirmation at 11:45.
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#9 2008-01-11 7:38 pm
Re: Wow, just pre-ordered SMB: Brawl on Wii for $20!!
Altivec wrote:
Mine went through:
http://198.65.241.158/ssbb.jpg
We'll see if it holds up at that price.
and why did you blur out the CC# 
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#10 2008-01-11 7:47 pm
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Re: Wow, just pre-ordered SMB: Brawl on Wii for $20!!
mentholiptus wrote:
mrreet2001 wrote:
page not found for me
when i click preorder i get this:
http://www.walmart.com/missing_page.gsp
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#11 2008-01-11 8:21 pm
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Re: Wow, just pre-ordered SMB: Brawl on Wii for $20!!
mrreet2001 wrote:
mentholiptus wrote:
mrreet2001 wrote:
page not found for me
when i click preorder i get this:
http://www.walmart.com/missing_page.gsp
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#12 2008-01-11 8:59 pm
Re: Wow, just pre-ordered SMB: Brawl on Wii for $20!!
I just got a 'request for order cancellation' email. 
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#13 2008-01-11 9:13 pm
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Re: Wow, just pre-ordered SMB: Brawl on Wii for $20!!
Yup, saw that coming.
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#14 2008-01-11 9:40 pm
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Re: Wow, just pre-ordered SMB: Brawl on Wii for $20!!
Altivec wrote:
I just got a 'request for order cancellation' email.
I just sent an assertive email requesting that they honor my order at the price they promised.
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