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November 13, 2006
Playstation 3 In Chattanooga (+ My Downloadable Launch Guide)
Well, I went around today to Walmart, Best-Buy, Target, and Circuit City in an attempt to nail down info on what would be available, how (they believe) the launch will go down, and how many units they had (no one knew the answer to that question. This was all in an attempt to update my Launch Guide, which I am making available here to you.
It lists all retailers in the Chattanooga area carrying the PS3, what time they go on sale, how they are doing the sale, and how many systems will be available (if known). It also lists all the addresses and phone numbers for all locations in the area of each retailer. Things that are in red are unknown or likely but unconfirmed. The .DOC version is recommended so you can edit and have the formating, but .TXT is available as well .PDF for those who can't open word documents.
.TXT version Here
.PDF version Here
.DOC version Here
That is version 1.0 that doesn't include my corrections and additions from today's trek to the stores. I'll be adding that tonight and make it available as soon as that's done.
I had some fun going from store to store getting information...Walmart is interesting because they are handing out tickets to those in line, at some point. The information originally leaked to the net from Walmart's "playbook" said at "10 PM or possibly ealier". The first Walmart I went to said the tickets would be handed out at midnight as the launch starts...sounds kinda pointless to me. As I played Guitar Hero II demo at the instore PS2 display, the worker later came up to me and told me that she consulted with her manager and they don't know when the tickets will be handed out. The next two I went to didn't even know they were using a ticketing system. I stopped at Best Buy (in Hamilton Place) where I found Chattanooga's only camper (so far).
The also have a kiosk where you can play game demos.
I was also in Target when it seems the entire electronics staff had left. On the counter was a folder with their PS3 marketing info, a dvd, and PS3 lanyards. I was going to take it, but I knew as soon as I did the whole staff would return at the same time and tackle me.
Look back later tonight and I'll be telling you what you need to make you pre-launch line waiting the best possible. And I'll give you the updated Playstation 3 Launch Information Guide.
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We'll have the resellers to compete with...noticed today on Ebay that these were already selling between $2,000 and $2,500 based solely on pre-order deposits alone (suppose those are guaranteed)! Where do you think they'll have the shortest lines? Doesn't seem like you'd be able to hit more than one store, does it?
Posted by: Scott at November 13, 2006 08:52 PM