That's the same with me and others here as well.
If you want the CE and it's not in their system yet. Ask them to put a not under your name. saying that you want the CE version when it's released and have them call you when it is in their system.
Otherwise, the ppl who preordered CE will have first choice on it.
MERGED: Factions Collector's Edition Comments and Questions
Starsky-sama
Mystical
Depends on the retailer. As Mesti Arcanus said;
Contant your dealer and ask for certain. They may let you switch if they get it. On that note, I'm surprised no one has found it yet or ANet respond even to say they're looking into it.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Mesti Arcanus
<snip> However, the CE still isn't in their system, although if they find out they're getting both versions, they said they'd contact all pre-order customers to find out which one they want.
|
Contant your dealer and ask for certain. They may let you switch if they get it. On that note, I'm surprised no one has found it yet or ANet respond even to say they're looking into it.
Fates
It's a no win for A-net to respond at this point, as they obviously can't confirm that it's coming to Canada. So they can come on and say that they're looking into it but that wont appease anyone, and if/when they have to come back and say say "sorry Kanucks, you're sol" they'll just get blasted.
Fates
bump!
Asrial
This is the in-store SKU for Factions Collector's Edition -> 7745434.
floppinghog
Your better off just going to the store and get it, online= problems and confusion.
And as you quoted me before about the 24-hour head start. YES you can play Factions without Factions retail key. 24-hours before the day, and during the release day. We get a free 48 hour play time, enabling us to play a day BEFORE and while we try to get out to the store or to NCsoft site to purchase the retail box or a direct cd-key for access.
The pre - SALE CD Key = 24hour ahead of release play time, plus the full day of release date.
Best Buys wouldn't know squat about our 24-hour ahead play time, whatever they see on the item's box, is what they know. (And yes it says it on the box)
And as you quoted me before about the 24-hour head start. YES you can play Factions without Factions retail key. 24-hours before the day, and during the release day. We get a free 48 hour play time, enabling us to play a day BEFORE and while we try to get out to the store or to NCsoft site to purchase the retail box or a direct cd-key for access.
The pre - SALE CD Key = 24hour ahead of release play time, plus the full day of release date.
Best Buys wouldn't know squat about our 24-hour ahead play time, whatever they see on the item's box, is what they know. (And yes it says it on the box)
Asrial
Considering I work at Best Buy...
Ristaron
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Alex Weekes
Well, it's unfortunate that you've had this experience. But can I ask that you perhaps take the time to reconsider your response? There's nothing that we can do about how each retailer chooses to operate, hence the response you received from our support team. We do everything we can to make these boxes available to you - at no cost to you - but there's only so much we can do when it comes to individual retailers. Because every retailer operates differently (quite often individual stores from the same retail chain have different procedures), the support team cannot give you a detailed response. They gave the best answer they can: ask the people who should know.
Can I suggest you try (if one is available where you live) an alternate retailer? You may find you get a very different experience. |
How about giving us the option of skipping this overly-frustrating third party and ordering from you directly? Let new people see it in the store and get it that way, but I will send you my money if you will send me a copy of Factions by the release date (and a preorder key by the 24 hour jump start period).
Mordakai
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Ristaron
How about giving us the option of skipping this overly-frustrating third party and ordering from you directly? Let new people see it in the store and get it that way, but I will send you my money if you will send me a copy of Factions by the release date (and a preorder key by the 24 hour jump start period).
|
Big_Iron
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Ristaron
How about giving us the option of skipping this overly-frustrating third party and ordering from you directly? Let new people see it in the store and get it that way, but I will send you my money if you will send me a copy of Factions by the release date (and a preorder key by the 24 hour jump start period).
|
Mordakai
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by WoodyDotNet
It worked for Valve when they released HL2. I bought direct from them and DLed the game via Steam. Actually, much like Factions, the game was already on my PC. I just had to wait until the release date to activate it.
|
In any case, NCSoft owns ArenaNet, so I'm not sure if Anet has any control over their distribution at all...
Fates
Still nothing in Canada about the CE. Apparently though we are getting the game a week earlier than the rest of the world. EBGames now has an April 21 release date for the regular edition in their system.
Kool Pajamas
Fates
That wasn't there earlier today. Cool, but not a fan of the 3-5 business days shipping to Canada. 
Nascent
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Kool Pajamas
|
Apparently they have a listing for the CE edition in their system, but it is not listed under their Coming Releases, thus it doesnt show up when they do a normal search for it. Because of this, I had the woman working there split my down payment on the original factions between it and the listing she had for the CE, though she told me they cannot assure that it will actually be released up here. Im praying it is, I really want that art book. I'm fairly certain this will all resolve itself closer to the release date, but up until now, its been an absolute mess.
Regarding the website: Thats an american Site. though it may have the listing, that doesnt mean anything when it comes to the Canadian customers. Our system up here apparently works differently. Just because its on the American site, it doesnt mean the Canadian patrons of EB will have the same offers, and or services.
Kool Pajamas
But you could order it from the US site.
Nascent
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Kool Pajamas
But you could order it from the US site.
|
Dragonblood
Thanks for the link, but I also found this link from the same site.
Guild Wars: Factions Collector's Edition with Early Bonus! (INTERNATIONAL ORDERS)
If you read the red bold letters from the link above(or from here).
Meaning if a player buys Guild Wars: Factions Collector's Edition with Early Bonus, that players will have to puy $69.99+$59.99=$129.98. That to me is a rip. But from Kool Pajamas link, you don't have too. Is there some thing wrong here or is it just me?
*note the "click HERE!" link goes to Gamestop site.
Guild Wars: Factions Collector's Edition with Early Bonus! (INTERNATIONAL ORDERS)
If you read the red bold letters from the link above(or from here).
Quote:
| This Guild Wars: Factions Collector's Edition bundle will allow you to receive your Bonus CD with all the Beta Access information now, but due to international shipping rates you will be charged an additional $59.99 shipping and handling fee. If you would like to receive your game and bonus cd later and waive this fee please click HERE! |
*note the "click HERE!" link goes to Gamestop site.
Fates
Finally! EBGames Canada now has the collectors edition in their system for pre order. Whew.
Kool Pajamas
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Dragonblood
Thanks for the link, but I also found this link from the same site.
Guild Wars: Factions Collector's Edition with Early Bonus! (INTERNATIONAL ORDERS) If you read the red bold letters from the link above(or from here). Meaning if a player buys Guild Wars: Factions Collector's Edition with Early Bonus, that players will have to puy $69.99+$59.99=$129.98. That to me is a rip. But from Kool Pajamas link, you don't have too. Is there some thing wrong here or is it just me? *note the "click HERE!" link goes to Gamestop site. |
Cjlr
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Kool Pajamas
LOL. It must be a typo. I've never seen anyone charge that much extra for international shipping. Maybe $9.99 or 5.99 might be closer.
|
And that's not even the CE - just the pre-order. The Collector's Edition would be $84.98 USD or $98.76 CAN.
If I were to buy a pre-order in-store (an awfully big if), I could expect to pay at most $60-$65. It's not worth that much more. It's just not. Or the hassle.
But thank god I don't live in French Polynesia - it's a $59.99 shipping and handling fee there.
Dragonblood
I do hope it's a typo, or it's just for oversea countries. Meaning here in Canada it maybe $14.99(or less), and maybe other countries like Germany, etc...$59.99(Euro).
All in all I'm happy that there is a EBGames where I live, that an other retail stores.
All in all I'm happy that there is a EBGames where I live, that an other retail stores.
Eugaet
So...I notice I can no longer pre-order the CE from Best Buy? I've been busy lately and haven't placed my CE pre-order yet. Hell, I haven't even been able to play GW in over 2 weeks.
So did I miss the chance to pre-order from BB? Did they sell-out all the available pre-orders? Any possible news would be appreciated, Asrial, if you can find out anything...
In the meantime...I may be looking at pre-ordering elsewhere...I don't trust that I'd be able to get a CE off the shelf at BB before they sell out.
So did I miss the chance to pre-order from BB? Did they sell-out all the available pre-orders? Any possible news would be appreciated, Asrial, if you can find out anything...
In the meantime...I may be looking at pre-ordering elsewhere...I don't trust that I'd be able to get a CE off the shelf at BB before they sell out.
Mordakai
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Eugaet
In the meantime...I may be looking at pre-ordering elsewhere...I don't trust that I'd be able to get a CE off the shelf at BB before they sell out.
|
I hope they'll have some in stock on Saturday, April 29...
Loviatar
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Eugaet
So did I miss the chance to pre-order from BB? Did they sell-out all the available pre-orders? Any possible news would be appreciated, Asrial, if you can find out anything...
. |
EDIT
GAMESTOP STILL HAS IT UP WITH THE EARLY ACCESS
http://www.gamestop.com/search.asp?s...=3 3&find.y=4
Eugaet
The BB site did have it up for pre-order last time I checked. I think I'll just put in a pre-order elsewhere so I can guarantee a copy. I'm not concerned about the $10 spent for the Pre-Order Kit at BB.
Starsky-sama
just a small update/heads-up:
(this has probably been mentioned or ppl have heard about it already)
Basically today, I had time to go to my Ebgames store (Toronto) where I preordered.
So, I checked if they had the Collector's Edition of GWF by now in their system.
/Yes they did!
So for anyone who really wanted the CE factions (@their ebgames store), but was placed under a Standard edition w/ a CE note, go to your EBgames, and get it switched.
/g'day.
(this has probably been mentioned or ppl have heard about it already)
Basically today, I had time to go to my Ebgames store (Toronto) where I preordered.
So, I checked if they had the Collector's Edition of GWF by now in their system.
/Yes they did!
So for anyone who really wanted the CE factions (@their ebgames store), but was placed under a Standard edition w/ a CE note, go to your EBgames, and get it switched.
/g'day.
boxterduke
I was talking to someone at EB yesterday and they told me that they have it in their system.
wooot
wooot
Asrial
The Best Buy @ Frisco, TX is expecting 6 copies of "Guild Wars: Factions - Collector's Edition". I'm currently working with management to see if I can get more. The number I tossed out was about 20 copies.
Asrial
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Mordakai
Was BB really taking pre-orders? I bought the pre-order box for $10, but they didn't take my name or number or anything. They just told me to come back with the receipt to get the $10 off. I hope they'll have some in stock on Saturday, April 29... |
At this moment, I cannot check the inventory levels of other stores. Not until it gets closer to shipment I think.
I don't know about pre-ordering from the website, if it's down or up or sold out.
Eugaet
My local BB (well, the one where the Media Manager or whatever is a heavy GW player) is getting 4 copies. So I'm planning on being there 30 minutes before BB opens on the 28th. Gotta get the CE!
Mister_Smiley
Ya Eugaet, my BB is only getting 4 of the CE too. But he also said that they can't put it out before the 28th on the selfs. So it looks like i will be getting to BB early too so that i can get my CE....
also hey asrial....Does the reset have anything special on it so they know that i have boughten the pre-order packet and that i am to get 10$ off the game? Or what?
also hey asrial....Does the reset have anything special on it so they know that i have boughten the pre-order packet and that i am to get 10$ off the game? Or what?
NagaSurayami
Well I Know for a Fact... That this is one of the cheapest UK based prices..
http://www.tesco.com/entertainment/p....aspx?R=690548
29.97
http://www.tesco.com/entertainment/p....aspx?R=690548
29.97
Asrial
My store is getting 64 copies of the regular version, so not sure I'll be able to bump up the CE version.
Just take the game, whichever copy you get your hand on, and the receipt to customer service and tell them that you want to apply the pre-order to it.
Just take the game, whichever copy you get your hand on, and the receipt to customer service and tell them that you want to apply the pre-order to it.
Eugaet
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Mister_Smiley
Ya Eugaet, my BB is only getting 4 of the CE too. But he also said that they can't put it out before the 28th on the selfs. So it looks like i will be getting to BB early too so that i can get my CE....
|
...so long as I'm not late.
Mister_Smiley
ahh i see, well i didn't arrange it, but i live like 10 mins from BB and the fact that i will be their like 10 mins before it opens, i should be set.
mm00re
amazon.com ftw!
gamestop.com
there are lots of other places guys, bb is not the only retailer in the world
amazon has both the standard and CE versions and shipped my g/f her pre- order the day after she placed her order.
if you don't care about the ce or having the media just buy your key from the ncsoft website and game on.
gamestop.com
there are lots of other places guys, bb is not the only retailer in the world
amazon has both the standard and CE versions and shipped my g/f her pre- order the day after she placed her order.
if you don't care about the ce or having the media just buy your key from the ncsoft website and game on.
Phrozenflame
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by mm00re
amazon.com ftw!
gamestop.com there are lots of other places guys, bb is not the only retailer in the world amazon has both the standard and CE versions and shipped my g/f her pre- order the day after she placed her order. if you don't care about the ce or having the media just buy your key from the ncsoft website and game on. |
forever
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by mm00re
amazon.com ftw!
gamestop.com there are lots of other places guys, bb is not the only retailer in the world amazon has both the standard and CE versions and shipped my g/f her pre- order the day after she placed her order. if you don't care about the ce or having the media just buy your key from the ncsoft website and game on. |
Tarun
My best bud ordered from Best Buy. They never gave out the key like they were supposed to or anything for the preorder. He sent an email asking to send it or he would cancel the order. Best Buy cancelled the order and that was that.
He ordered from Amazon and I got the preorder in a matter of days. Bday presents FTW!
He ordered from Amazon and I got the preorder in a matter of days. Bday presents FTW!