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I know this sounds totally lame :rolleyes: , but I'm going to be camping out to get the new PS3 to resell it. I did it with the Xbox and it was the easiest $900 I ever made. I was wondering if anyone else was doing it in the bay area and wanted to do it together, its always better to go in a group. I know, I'm lame, but the prospect of an easy 1k+ is nice.
Dude, I'd fly out, and camp in line with you if I could flip about 10 of them. Is that possible? When's the release date?
You're only going to be able to buy one of them, theres going to be around 20 per store it looks like. They come out on friday but I'm going to start camping on thursday afternoon probably.
I am contemplating a sidewalk nerd campout as well...probably to sell for some extra cash. I'd be game to sit with someone. It looks like 10-20 units per store is going to be the allocation.
What/where were you thinking? I'm thinking Sears/Sony Style (Valley Fair or maybe Stanford) /Kmart/Target as my top choices. Best Buy will be crowded early, so I think that's a no go. I really don't want to spend all night to do this but whatever, its always fun to do...
It may be raining too, so it may be wise to choose a covered spot.
Paging Ogre.
Pay respect to ALEX
wish I could help w the box issue
contact me via site maybe a few in my yahoo group willing to ?
www.endlesswintersnow.com
groups.yahoo.com/group/endlesswintersnow
666, I sent you a PM, looks like sonystyle stanford is going to be the spot if they are in fact going to have them.
endlesswinter, i cant understand what you are saying.
right one brothaz! i was debating this as well. but if 666 can do it, so can I!!!! plus, i don't have a danm thing else to do.
any pnw'ers down for the quick hustle?
That's the spirit!
Any SLC mags up for a campout? The average price on ebay seems to be $1300-1600 or so. That's $700-1000 profit. For one night of camping. Bueller?
And that's now, I guarantee you prices will be 2k plus this weekend after they are actually in people's hands. I made the mistake of selling my xbox 360 the day i got it only to watch prices go up another 3-500 dollars after about 3 days after launch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Blue
Dang... I didnt realize the profit was that big on these things. About what time do you need to set up shop in front of the stores?
Shit...I could be down. Then I don't really need to stay the additional 2 weeks here at work. This would easily tie me over. Is it this Thursday?
PM me sean.
McDirt, I don't know when I'm going to start camping but it'll definitely be thursday. The profit margin is :eek: on these things.
I think I'm going to go around to the local stores tomorrow and play detective. I think early Thursday morning sounds good. I camped out 30+ hours in 15 degree weather at snowshoe a few years ago to get a free season pass. If I can do that, I can definitely swing this.
i would be down to do it depending on location. sending a PM to freeskisquaw
i'll camp out....give me the details. i'm in slc
exactly when do they go on sale. If I get out of class at 6:35 on thursday night in burlington, and don't have class at all on friday, but have a plane to catch on saturday morning at 11am, could I do it
When stores open up on friday morning. You may be a little too late with your class on thursday. Is it important? Go to class or make a ton of money with very little effort.......
I'm going to check out some stores tomorrow to figure out which one is the best bet. I'm thinking target or circuit city in Sandy. I'll also check and see if Wal-mart will have them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob O
Fuck, I kind of want to camp out. Starting Thursday early afternoon is worth a thousand dollars and two guaranteed air-travel ski trips... I guess I can study for my Friday morning chem quiz while I'm waiting lol.
DOOOO ITTTTT! What kind of chem?Quote:
Originally Posted by doublediamond223
how exactly do you verify that a particular store is sellng them?
Go to the store and ask for the manager. Talk to as high up a person as you can and find out all you can about how they are going to handle campers and such.
There are already people at stores around the country camping out for this shit. Heres a link that may help you find one:
http://www.ps3seeker.com/
I might need it, But I don't get off till friday morning at 8 am, probably be too late. Maybe I might cruise to Kmart or target in The Easy Bay.
peep the ebay rules. i wish i sodl more shit on ebay, can;t get in on this.
Ebay PRE-SALE AUCTION RULES COMPLIANCE:
This auction complies with Ebay's Rules & Regulations for a pre-sale item as stated here: http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/pre-sale.html
This auction also complies with Ebay's new rules for Playstation 3 Pre-Sales:
I have met the following requirements in order to pre-sell a PS3: These rules apply to the me the seller. (not the buyer)
1. I must have a Feedback of 50 or more.
2. My Feedback score must be 98% or above.
3. I may only list one system. I may list 1 PlayStation 3 and 1 Nintendo Wii with a photo of my pre-order receipt for each system.
4. I must accept PayPal as my only payment option (and offer PayPal Buyer Protection) - I do!
5. I must include a photo of my receipt in the listing.
6. No Buy It Now will be allowed.
7. No one day listings will be allowed.
a non-issueQuote:
Originally Posted by lax
1st semester inorganic, honors section. Total suckfest.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrDirt
Anyway, it looks like the walmart and bestbuy near my school are doing midnight releases. That might be the ticket, as I can go from my chem help session, ending at 2:50, straight to one of the stores.
Good luck guys.....sound like a great way to make some loot. So wish I did this.....sleeping bag and a backpack full of pibbers and I would be all set..
cant believe how much money parents spend to get their kids fucking video game systems!!!
so when does this go on sale? anyone camping out in Boulder at Target?
I need money so bad that I might be down....
Thats only for presales. Once you have the ps3 in your hands you'll be fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by lax
Ugh, I wish I was still there. I start P-chem soon. Shoot me in the fucking face.Quote:
Originally Posted by doublediamond223
hmm This is very intriguing, that map is pretty cool.. damn I need money. I think i might do this. hmmmm, hmm. Pearl street circuit city is expecting 15-50.. kindof a big gap.. would suck big donkey balls if you didnt get one though..
Probably a good idea to be in the first 20 or so... otherwise find a different store to camp out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rockband
anyone know how much these things cost of the shelf?
$500 for the 20gb and $600 for the 60Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigeast
two models
20GB version = $499
60GB version = $599
I'm thinking this may be the problem with the midnight release stores, not enough commitment factor. I'm thinking I'll have more luck where it requires and overnight camp-out, as far as getting forward enough in line.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrDirt
What's Pchem? I know I'm dreading organic...
Fuck that, they are on ebay right now for that much. If I get one, I'm coming straight back to the dorm and putting it on ebay after I get a pic of it in hand.Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigeast
yeah i was kinda slow on that one
i missed the ebay link above