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[Eee Pad Transformer General] T3rry1:
to get staples stock, simply add 999 to your cart, it will tell you how many are available to add to your cart.

if it says they have more than 10, and you're doing it in the middle of the night, it's probably phantom stock, but small numbers, during normal hours, are generally legit.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] yhzhrm:
T3rry1, thanks for the tip on seeing what stock MIGHT be available out of staples. Here's wishful hoping.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
I wish I knew about this little trick last night when I ordered mine.

Guess I will just wait and see...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] yhzhrm:
Great tip on getting stock availability. Tried it out. However, XX out of XXX available is not much help if none of that stock is in my depot. http://media.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/frown.gif

How did you find 6 available in Calgary?

Thanks.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] yhzhrm:
Getting the order in is half the battle. Here's hoping it's in your staples depot.

I don't really need a android tablet, but it sure would be nice to have one to play with. I see an EEE Pad transformer going on eBay now (16GB) for $594 Canadian plus $14 shipping. Wow!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
Memory Express Eee Pad 16GB Sale!

Memory Express is offering a huge discount on the Eee Pad 16GB right now!

http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PID-MX32978(ME).aspx?cc=1

I think this is why they lowered the price:

http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/SalesClearance(ME)/PriceBeat10(ME)/Default.aspx
[Eee Pad Transformer General] X7og:
I wonder if visions gets saturday shipments
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
Huge discount is right!! LMAO!!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] shanti.om:
I found $1999.99 for the tab only on Western Markets. Can't help wondering who will pay that much. :D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] yhzhrm:
Staples!

FYI

At their brick and mortar store this evening. I asked the CSR to bring up their stock screen for item #324297.

Chain wide it showed they had received 41 /sold 40 with a -1

85 on order and that's chain wide.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
Hopefully one of the 40 sold at Staples is the one I ordered last night.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Visions' OnlineStore Customer Service is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Pacific Time. We have to hassle them and get our Transformer! :D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
I'll (hopefully) be cancelling my order from Visions tomorrow.

I was able to snag a Transformer from a Memory Express in Edmonton just now. I called the store and they had only one in stock. Got it for $378.09 plus fees (shipping, taxes, etc...) Total will amount to about the same as before, but at least I know it's coming.

Lucky me! :D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] SonicTab:
Open box ?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] mell0w:
i called about that one transformer in stock @ edmonton south today. i was told it was open box and that it had a dead pixel. i hope that isnt the one you got.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] T3rry1:
you can almost guarantee it is, they wouldn't sell it below MSRP for no reason.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Well, they told me it was open box but they mentioned that there weren't any problems with it, but they deducted 5% because it was open box. Gah, I guess I'll call tomorrow morning to confirm with them. It's stupid of them to lie however. Why send me a faulty product if they know that I'll return it.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] mell0w:
lets hope not dude, i wouldnt want that for anyone. especially since weve all been waiting a while to get our hands on this thing....or at least i have.

right now im just waiting for confirmation that my staples order last night is a ghost order lol
[Eee Pad Transformer General] x1crazy:
Same here but did you get charged? Was charged with my first order but not this one. Very frustrating.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] mell0w:
@x1crazy - no i havent yet, maybe its because we ordered on a sunday morning perhaps? im sure well get some sort of reply by tomorrow. maybe by luck some great news lol :p
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
Memory Express will say (As every LCD device owners manual says) that one dead pixel is not considered a defect.

I do not agree with this and would not purchase a device with a defect that you will be looking at so closely for long periods of time.

Do not purchase this defective product.

Wait for a shiny new one like the rest of us who are searching for a new Transformer.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
It's really sad that we have such little faith in a company like Staples, but they are handling the on-line ordering process so poorly and they leave us no choice but to be angry with them.

I have never seen a company deal with a product this way.

I am putting up with their BS because I have a $20.00 coupon and they have a hassle-free 14 day return policy.

I too am expecting to have my Staples order cancelled tomorrow. :(
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Thanks, I guess I'll confirm whether it really does have that dead pixel or not tomorrow and cancel depending on the answer. I'm definitely not going to receive a less than perfect product. And I am still first in line at Visions.

On second thought, the more I think about it, the less I want a used product.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] x1crazy:
no bad news yet from staples !!!

Hurry up and cancel our orders and dont waste

our time...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
My order's expected delivery date is tomorrow.

Not cancelled yet ... :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] x1crazy:
At least you got an expected delivery date, I in the other hand got no email confirmation yet :(
[Eee Pad Transformer General] x1crazy:
Just got an email from Staples "order cancelled" , plus they are recommending me this time --> "For item 324297 10.1" EEE pad, I recommend a comparible one Acer Iconia

10" Tablet (A500) Item Number 323504 at $499.00." Could you guys believe it!!! I just hope my order from amazon gets process soon.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
So I called that Memory Express this morning. The manager checked with their tech people that checked the returned Transformer, and apparently, the guy didn't see any dead pixels, but there was some 'gunk' on the screen. In any case, I cancelled because I don't want a used product.

But if anyone wants to get it, it's still there at the Edmonton South location. And it's open box, so remember to ask for 5% off.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] T3rry1:
i am surprised the suggested sub wasn't the playbook.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
Good choice.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
^

Thanks.

Does anyone know who (or what number) I can contact within Asus to ask which stores received stock? Because every time I contact Visions, they tell me that haven't received stock, and being at the front of their waiting list, it's frustrating knowing that I'd be one of the first to get one if they did have stock.

However, I find it hard to believe that out of all the official resellers of the TF, Visions hasn't received a single shipment, considering that everyone else has received more than one. I can't help but think that they're lying to me, but I've got no proof. So I want to contact Asus to see what's going on (I did try, but I got technical support who couldn't tell me anything).
[Eee Pad Transformer General] SonicTab:
If your in Edmonton, might be worth looking at it?

How used can a tablet be :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
^

Oh no, I'm in Toronto. But I saw on the ME website that they had limited quantities in Edmonton South, and called to see what was up.

So I'd rather just get one brand new if it's going to come from so far away.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Good news. Visions should be getting stock today or tomorrow. Hopefully I'll be able to get my hands on it by Friday.

Also, when I talked to Memory Express, they told me that they expected the docks on the 15th of May when I asked.

I'm finally relieved.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] BongoBong:
hmmm maybe I won't cancel my order there. Guess I should call up and see where I am on the list
[Eee Pad Transformer General] marcus2004:
I just got an email from Memory Express with ups tracking. So if you ordered on Thurs or so from ME then you maybe hearing something soon.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
Call the Head Office location. The Online Store people won't give you any information in terms of stock. But you check with the Online Store people to see where you are on the list.

EDIT: Just now, I called them to confirm my place on the list. They confirmed that I was one of the first few to place an order. And when I asked them about ETA, they said they had none, whereas someone from the HO told me Visions was realistically going to get it today, or a few weeks if there was a problem (which, again, is the worst case scenario).

Waiting is absolute torture.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] x1crazy:
Just spoke with Staples and rep confirmed to me that they never had any inventory since day one !!!? And they are still waiting for stock...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] heorange:
Just got the reply from NCIX. They said I am 190 in line. I ordered one 16G transformer on April 28.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
Staples.ca has had a few because people are receiving them now.

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/asus-eee-transformer-10-1-16gb-399-pre-order-release-april-26th-1030184/76/#post12825856
[Eee Pad Transformer General] T3rry1:
the staples rep is an idiot
[Eee Pad Transformer General] x1crazy:
He almost got me there. I have no clue where they get these reps! Thier systems and reps are one sick bundle!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] yhzhrm:
I agree, most are not the sharpest knife in the draw. Scott was the exception who went out of his way to help me. I still did not receive the EEE Pad but it was not his fault.

What get's me is that Staples cannot handle back orders, but they have no problem offering "pre-order" for the Acer Iconia A500.

You think they could do this for the EEE Pad Transformer as well . I guess their mark-up is much better on the Acer.

It does not matter how many units arrive at Staples, if none are destined for my depot I am still out of luck regardless.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dr_jared88:
Just to give those who ordered from staples some hope. I ordered a transformer Friday and it was delivered yesterday. (Well sort of delivered. I missed delivery so I will be picking it up today). I will confirm that everything is good when I have the device in my hands. Can't wait!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
Where are you located?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dr_jared88:
I'm in Regina
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
I just got a phone message this am from Staples and they said (in very bad English) sorry, we do not have any ASUS Transformers in stock.

So, I guess my order will be cancelled?

All he said was sorry, so sorry, no stock. :mad::mad::mad:

My iPad 2 is happy now that I will be spending more time with it. :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
I'd like to kick Staples in the Regina. :mad:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] neotekz:
Anyone know where to order accessories like the Asus sleeve in Canada?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
Denied!

Just got an e-mail from Staples confirming the phone message I got earlier today...

We appreciate your inquiry concerning this issue,

Unfortunately, item 324297 was out of stock and could not be shipped.

Please try to order again in 5 to 10 business days.

We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause you. Please do not

hesitate to contact us if you require further assistance.

We appreciate your patience concerning this matter.

Lanny, E-commerce Communication Specialist

e-mail: bd.support@orders.staples.com

phone : 1-877-360-8500

fax : 1-800-567-2260

url : www.staples.ca/contactus
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
I think that at this point, it's just better to go for a company that won't cancel your order and just wait in line for your order to come up. It doesn't seem like many people will be getting any TFs for a while.

I still haven't heard anything from Visions. Which really sucks, because I was expecting something today, considering what I heard yesterday.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] PuerkitoBio:
Agreed, that's why I'm sticking with NCIX right now, even though I'm about 125th on the list (moved about 50 spots in a week). I prefer that to false hopes and utter deception.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nascar Dog:
I am in the queue at Memory Express.

I have much more confidence in them. :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dr_jared88:
Just received the tablet from the courier. I guess I was one of the lucky ones with a staples order... Now I need to find a sleeve.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dgege:
Guys, Staples is showing stock (Mtl). I just placed an order or one, my friend too.

If this time it doesn't work, I am officially banning Staples!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] yhzhrm:
How do you know stock is for Montreal?

Usually I get xx/xxx with no indication of city or province for stock request.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dgege:
It shows in stock when I go online. I have my postal code entered, and I'm in Mtl.

Just checked, still 7 available!

Edit : Out of stock now.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Canadoc:
Just place my order at Staples.

Am in Montreal..

From 1.2 Nook Color
[Eee Pad Transformer General] x1crazy:
Did my order as well :) mtl . hopfully works this time 6more in

stock
[Eee Pad Transformer General] yhzhrm:
Staples.ca recognzes my postal code.

Sure 4 items available in Montreal (I chnaged my postal code). None in Nova Scotia.

Speaking with CSR now (on hold) I was told item was discontinued. I explained it has been availble in Calgary, Toronto, Montreal (4 items now), why not my neck of the woods?

Her reply from HQ...

All items in Montreal now gone. keep trying every few business days.

As for shipments to the maritimes... who knows?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dgege:
Staples is fo freaking random.

As I am posting this, another one just appeared. Probably someone canceled.

Edit : And 2s later, out of stock again lol
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
I think it's utterly pointless to look for stock in any stores. They all have a waiting list, and as soon as a TF becomes available, people on that list will get it first.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] slajeune:
Just came back from staples downtown montreal. System showed no stock anywhere in MTL (possibly Quebec!) and no items on order. Hope this wasn't "phantom stock" again...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] yhzhrm:
That's the problem. Staples.CA do not have a waiting list.

Their distribution is unfair as they do not ship from one central location, but from depots serving regions within a province.

If I had NCIX or Memory Express or Canada Computer brick and mortar stores nearby I'd gladly go on their waiting lists.

Galaxy tab 10.1 looking better all the time. No HDMI onloard but they wil have a dock.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] krispy1:
what are do u live that there isnt one of those stores?

im interested in the galaxy aswell but it wont be coming to canada for months
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dgege:
Well it seems that it was too good to be true. I called Staples and apparently, it was phantom stock again.

This is ridiculous...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] x1crazy:
This will be my last try if it happens to be phantom stock. This is very ridiculous. I called and rep said my order is find, I bet they dont know nothing.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] yhzhrm:
I'm in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

It's a toss up between the TF and the GTab 10.1. I like the gorilla glass on the TF. I read that the GTab 10.1 wil not be in Canada until late 3rd Q. At this rate the TF is going they be available the same tiome ad the GTab 10.1. Sounds like honeycomb 3.1 is needed to get the full benefits of the hardware, so no rush I guess.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] x1crazy:
Does anyone else confirm that

our orders made today from mtl staples are all phantom stocks ?:(
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hbk19:
If anyone happens to receive a TF from Visions, please post that you did (no trolls, please). I still can't believe that they haven't received stock. No updates or anything.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] x1crazy:
I called Staples again and now they 99% comfirmed me that my item will arrive tomorrow from warehouse . So most probably our orders today from mtl are legit. Will keep you guys posted .
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Canadoc:
Woohoo

From 1.2 Nook Color
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
I ordered a dock from them and they charged my card last week so I thought maybe they got it in and would ship soon... nope, they charge your card regardless of when the item is available. I've never seen a store do that... I'll be paying interest on a product I don't even have! :eek:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] x1crazy:
I see Staples has 2 more in stock ! My friend just ordered one
[Eee Pad Transformer General] marinierb:
That means absolutely nothing. I hope you realise that.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] PuerkitoBio:
NCIX does that too. Was a little shocked myself, but other than that, customer service seems excellent, they keep us posted on our position in line and stock delivery...

Sent from my Atrix
[Eee Pad Transformer General] x1crazy:
yeah true but my order in the afternoon yesterday is most probably legit. ill know today.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] x1crazy:
Guys i can 100% confirmed that my asus transformer has just landed on my door steps :) So any one who ordered yesterday afternoon from Staples will be recieve thiers :) Cant wait to finish work and play with my new first android device :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Canadoc:
You in Montreal also?

What part?

Am anxiously awaiting delivery today!

Mine went in yesterday in Montreal for delivery today.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] slajeune:
And to think that I had one in the cart but decided to wait as it HAD to be phantom stock... Oh well, #50 on the NCIX list, the wait continues.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dgege:
I can also confirm that stock was real, got mine, so did my boss :)

It's charging at home right now. Can't wait to play with it!

And since I got mine, I'll give you my secret :P If you have firefox, install the plugin Check4Change and configure it on Staples website. That's how I knew there was stock. If you guys scroll back, you can see I was the first to post about it yesterday.

gl to everyone!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] x1crazy:
Yes im

from

mtl and you will get your s.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] x1crazy:
I used the same trick :) they had 16more in stock when i first ordered
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Canadoc:
Called and mine is out for delivery!!!!

But damn means I gotta stay home since no ETA

what part of MTL were you in might give me an idea if will be here soon!!!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] x1crazy:
East side - near metro fabre
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Chilkoot:
Heh - I've got a PERL script running doing the same... if stock shows up it plays a klaxon through the house on the speaker phones and sends me an SMS. No stock in Toronto area at Staples for ages tho :(
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dgege:
lol what we geeks would do ;)

I had thought of cooking up something (I prefer PHP). But the plugin was fine in my case. And also, Staples need a cookie for your postal code, so wasn't sure if that would mess up or not.

Anyways, I hope you guys can get your hands on it. I wish you luck! Can't wait to play with mine tonight.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Canadoc:
got it!!!!

now which is he right update on asus site to update firmware?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] x1crazy:
can you please email the script ? thanks luv_miracles@hotmail.com
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Paddman:
Just ordered one from Staples.ca

I'm in Dartmouth, NS and I just happen to check the website and saw 5 units in stock ..... now to wait for the cancellation call !! LOL !
[Eee Pad Transformer General] yhzhrm:
Likewise. I am across the harbour in Halifax. I used the tip for Firefox "Check4change". Spoted stock.

One on order I used a $30 off coupon which was accepted. So, $369.94 would be a great deal. I was sssued an order number. So, now I wait.

When I last checked there were 3 left. (14:06 Atlantic Time)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] igot6strings:
That price does seem pretty far off from the ASUS msrp on their facebook page. The case and the mini-hdmi cable sell for $12.99 each making the Transformer itself $518 in the bundle. This seems alot higher than expected. If it includes the keyboard than its not such a bad deal, if not, well I may as well just buy a Xoom and keyboard for less.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
My god, is the case and HDMI cable worth $144??? These prices are becoming ridiculous. One dealer is selling the tablet alone for over $600 and now this? :confused:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] eviltuna:
I think Tiger direct is still using 1.5 as their exchange rate. Since this same bundle is $430 on tigerdirect.com
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bluezz:
Just coming back from the Gare Central Staples :(

The dude (who knew wtf was asus transformer without looking up google or the system) said that they will NOT be getting any transformers in store. He said its going to be only an online sale so keep a lookout on the website. He did confirm again that Staples depot has apparently received these.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] aqus:
Just called tiger direct and the keyboard does not come with it. Also no other kits available at this time, and not available by itself
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bluezz:
I'm pretty sure they're slapping us with customs tax. Since their warehouse is located in US, that is the only logical explanation.

edit: uuugggghhhh! reading the US availability thread where someone just ordered one for $407 (no tax) including overnight shipping from tigerdirect is boiling my blood! :mad:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] richuwo11:
Tigerdirect is terrible. I have and never will order anything from there. Their prices in general are terrible.

I'm hoping that either Futureshop or Bestbuy will pick this up and get some in stock... Staples isn't bad either. I just want to be able to return the product without a re-stocking fee if I don't like it.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
This is becoming so frustrating... I called staples (Oshawa store) and they don't even have it in their system. Are we certain that Asus said April 26th, 2011 or 2012? :eek:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dictionary:
This.

I went in to the Whitby one, and then called the Oshawa one. Nobody knows, not even the people who unload trucks. Said absolutely no shipments came in. I may just have one of my friends from the states buy it at BestBuy with an employee discount, and ship it. It will still end up being cheaper than all these outlandish prices. Tried calling NCIX and CanadaComputers, but phone just rings. I only want to know if for sure they have them stocked, and how many. Pre-order is nice, but I at least to know if it's going to be AVAILABLE. I don't think that's too much to ask. =\
[Eee Pad Transformer General] HideYoKids:
When they released the Xoom early in Canada, the Best Buy I pre-ordered it from didn't know about the early released. That was 3 days after they had announced it would be out early. It does not surprise me that these stores don't know anything about it.

Best Buy had it in the store and they still wouldn't talk about it. I figure as long as they have the stock, I'll be patient and wait in the store until it is mine. :D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dictionary:
So you're saying that they may have these in stores either today, or tomorrow, and still know absolutely nothing? Way to go sales reps, lol.

Speaking of which, I asked the woman "Do you know if you guys got stock in for the Asus Transformer?" .. she replied "You mean the Blackberry Playbook?" .. What part of ASUS TRANSFORMER is to be confused with Blackberry Playbook?