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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jzen:
Sounds about right, i ordered with over night shipping and get it tomorrow by 3pm.. Only thing is that its shipping to my work and its my day off tomorrow which kinda sucks.

I really hope UPS comes before 2:30pm because our restaurant closes then :(

Wish i could change the delivery address to my house lol, i will be home all day when my prime will be at work :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bathanr:
You may be able to call UPS and have them pull your order and then pick it up at the closest UPS facility tomorrow
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] zedklind:
I get off work at 3 when mine comes in :-D. I'll have all afternoon and evening to play with it.. it feels less like vaporware after you see the shipping confirmation :-p
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ravizzle:
Thanks for the info. How do you find out which stores are tablet stores?

Sent from my Galaxy S2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] unknown_owner:
http://www.gamestop.com/gs/landing/events/tablets/#expand
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] desert_mouse:
Here you go:

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/landing/events/tablets/#expand
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] skeptikal:
Is it confirmed that GS will only carry the 32gb amethyst gray? If mine gets both, I think I may go with champagne. Anybody know for sure?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] soju59:
Mine (ordered online 1 Dec) shipped today. It is the bundle. Should be here 22 Dec.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ravizzle:
Oh wow, closest tablet store is 30 miles away. and after that rest are in frisco.

Sent from my Galaxy S2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] thatguych4rlie:
Soo...I get mine on the 23rd from Gamestop. All this talk of people selling these things on ebay for $100-$600 price premiums has me interested. Sorta shifty, but if someone's willing to pay...

The thing is: could I actually deprive myself of the Prime's goodness for another month and go with a new amazon pre-order. :P Tough choice.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BiGMERF:
I'm still hoping to call tomorrow and find out there in
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] desert_mouse:
Same here. I'm checking every day up until Friday when I leave. Oh how I hope that it gets in before then. I would hate leaving back to Mexico empty handed.

Friday December 23 will be the absolute last day I will be able to get the Prime. Talk about cutting it close.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Albion_1:
Got my confirmation delivery for Thursday 22nd!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jzen:
Grats! Lets just hope these from gamestop are not riddled with defects (dead pixels, screen bleed that others are reporting), or the dreaded weak wifi design flaw (all metal case = weak wifi).

Far as i know, gamestop has no return policy and will not take back any online order for any reason. :(

Everyone say a pray with me that our primes will live up to all the hype...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] zedklind:
wait.. what? if thats the case im about to cancel... wait.. it already shipped and money is taken off my account
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jzen:
lol, you can always chuck it on CL or Ebay. Thats what i'm going to do if it doesn't live upto the hype or has defects...

Besides I already have a HP Touchpad which is been really solid so far compared to any other tegra based tablet. Going to compare then just sell the one that loses, I would hate for it to be the prime considering all this hype its been getting, but if it loses to a $99 touchpad then yea... chuckin it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BarryH_GEG:
Urban legend. This is their return policy...

Returned product(s) must be in the original packaging and include any manuals, cabling and accessories in saleable condition. We reserve the right to limit returns to unopened or defective products. Defective product(s) will be replaced with a like item, upon return. Terms and conditions of manufacturer's warranty apply to defective video games systems and computer hardware after 30 days.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] zedklind:
fewf. atleast i know theres a manufacturers warranty on it. know if i can get insurance on this after purchase? maybe through asus? cheap deductable?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jzen:
well thats good to know, guess the guy I talked to at gamestop didnt know what he was talking about when he told me that they do not do returns of any kind for online orders.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RJM77:
He probably meant that you cannot return online orders to the store. You have to process the return through the web site and mail it back to them on your dime.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BarryH_GEG:
SquareTrade. It should be about $60 when they run a 30% off deal. It's for two years and covers anything Asus won't. It also includes ADH which is great if you ever drop it or crack the screen. Check the below link after X-Mas. I'm sure they'll be running discounts to get people to insure their new electronics.

http://slickdeals.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?sduid=0&f=9
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] azzurrony:
Am I deluding myself into thinking Gamestop locations may have extra stock beyond the pre-orders on Friday? I work in Manhattan so my hope was that these heavy volume locations might get more stock than your normal store. Who knows?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nxp3:
They may very well have extra's. Example, my store says they are getting 4. And the last time I checked I was the only one who preordered.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rcbarr:
23rd, two more days, what about the dock?

So for those of us that have already pre-ordered, we all believe we will get our Primes Friday, or before, but what have you guys heard about the dock. My Gamestop tells me, they will be sending one dock per Prime, but I don't know, if you look at the web site today it saids 1/4/2012 release date for the dock.

Has anyone got your Prime yet and did you get the dock too, also, for those that have not got your Prime yet, do you expect, or have you been told you will get the dock too? :confused:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] calin75:
I just went to a GS store and was told that it's coming on January 11, 2012. I reserved one just in case. I lost any hope of getting one before the years end.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mustang_52:
We should just call each other stores to see if we can get info. My store knows my voice by now lol. Anybody wanna try mine? (215) 957-6049. Trying to find out how many they are getting. I was told I'm one of three but I've heard different.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tdrussell:
That is correct, for wave 2 preorders
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
I called and they said the 23rd and there are no more slots available for pre-order. They were not that helpful
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
tdrussell , have you heard anything from Tyson's store? I called the arlington one and they are still saying the 23rd, it's kinda robotic answer and doesn't seem like they are even checking the system for shipments coming in.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Postal76:
My non-tablet store just told me that my preorder is supposed to ship to the store on Friday, or possibly tomorrow, and it will take 3 business days to get there. So I guess my preorder is supposed to be ready sometime next week ... we'll see.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
anyone on east coast call their gamestop to see if the shipment came in?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dajackal9999:
Called two GS stores this morning. One says to call every day until Friday to check. The other says they won't be getting a shipment until January 11th :mad:

I'm in Massachusetts
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
I just did. they still preaching the 23rd. No shipment came in yet. She said its possible late Thursday night.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tdrussell:
i last called them sunday, they assured me i could pick on Friday, but also confirmed they did not have units. I plan to call them again on my way home from work.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] oluchika:
Called my closest tablet store earlier and they told me to call back later today and tomorrow to see if the shipment came in. The guy who answered the phone did make me worry because I felt that he was getting it confused with the transformer. When I asked about the color they would be getting, he said probably the black one, lol. When I told him it doesn't come in black, he said are you talking about the rose colored one, wtf?! Hopefully when I call later, someone else will answer
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
Hey guys, jumping into the discussion here.

I'm also amongst the crowd waiting for the Friday the 23rd release, hoping I will be able to pick up my pre-order then. I've had it pre-ordered since December 2nd, after Amazon cancelled my order with them which I had placed on the 22nd of November. I'm leaving on the 27th so I really hope there isn't another delay. I feel bad for the other guys here who are going away on the 23rd or around then.

All I've been told by my store is that I will be able to collect it on the 23rd... Mind you, that was on the 17th when I spoke to them about collecting it on the 19th (They hadn't called me to let me know it was delayed). They seemed adamant that it will be available on the 23rd, but I just don't know how much I would trust them. The guy dealing with my order is a nice guy and pretty helpful, but I think the only info he has is what appears on their system. I may go down to the store today to ask about it again, but I will definitely go down tomorrow regardless of whether I go today or not. I feel bad about continuously going down to the store to bother them. I think they know me now lol.

Sorry about not having any new news to share, but I just wanted to share my experiences so far and will also keep you all updated on what I find out whenever I get some news from my store.

Just some additional info, my local store is in Plaza 46, Woodland Park, NJ, (973) 256-3693.

They told me that they have 3 pre-orders, including myself, and that the keyboard dock will be available to buy on the day (23rd). They told me that they are receiving just enough tablets to cover the pre-orders (so only 3 units), and are also taking in a couple of extra keyboards (so expecting about 5 or 6). So.. they won't have any stock for customers wanting to just walk in and buy a TP on the 23rd, but will have a couple of extra docks (so if anyone's gamestop in the nearby area doesn't have any docks, feel free to come and grab one at my store (after I get one of course)).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] whiskaz77:
Yea. I can see this happening. I never got a call about the initial delay from the 19th to the 23rd and have little faith that it will be in on the last business day before Christmas.

My wife wanted an iPad2 for Christmas (or a "cheaper tablet"). I stumbled upon the Prime in early November and since it was coming soon, I saw it as an opportunity to maybe convert her from the Dark Side. So I started down the same path as most everyone else - had my preorder cancelled by Amazon, ordered through Adorama, thought about Best Buy and also went to my local Gamestop. I've remained calm. Afterall, I wasn't getting her exactly what she wanted anyway... it just seemed like a better choice (I prefer the flexibility of Android over iOS and she's often complaining about the lack of flash support on her iPhone).

So I did the unthinkable. I ordered an iPad2 from Walmart.com. Available to pick up in the store immediately. If the Prime doesn't come in on Friday, so be it. She'll be giddy to unwrap the iPad and then I can tell her the story. If she chooses to wait at that point, it'll be up to her.

On the bright side, I won't be jealous of her new toy.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] krispy521:
Your better off that way anyway because if anything ever goes wrong with the Prime it will be your fault. Just give her the Crapple and when it messes up on her, you can just say call Apple. I learned that lesson with the Evo 4G.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mustang_52:
thanks for trying. seems they are getting less helpful each day. lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
They're probably getting sick of us :p
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aawshads:
From what the stores in my area are saying, gamestops will not receive these until Friday morning, they are all going to be shipped to the units overnight on Thursday for delivery before noon. So very few gamestops will receive anything prior to that.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
Does anyone actually know how their logistics work? Do they get shipped from Asus to a centralised Gamestop warehouse/distribution center, which then ships them out to the stores? When I asked my store, they just said they receive it straight from the 'distributor', without specifying who or where this distributor was. If they're getting shipped by overnight delivery that seems to indicate that it's coming from a local distribution center, so the info on their systems must ultimately come from the distribution centers who'd be able to tell them when they're ready to ship.. Am I right? Just an educated guess..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BesZain:
Did you call them or did they call you?

Trying to get more info, as my non-Tablet Gamestop hasn't called me at all for my wave 1 pre-order.

Just to confirm: wave 1 = pre-orders before corporate told non-Tablet stores to not take pre-orders anymore, correct?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
i also pre-ordered at a non-Tablet (they sell iPad and other tablets) store. i called everyday this week since friday and they told me i am the only person who pre-ordered as they were not suppose to take the reservation. the store manager still says friday looks like the day but will call me as soon as they come in, and be willing to sell to me if they come in sooner
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nxp3:
It can only be 2 answer, 1 they don't care or don't want to look it up for you 2.

they are idiots.

I think 2 is more correct, I mean who doesn't have a purchase order or tracking? If you have a product coming, you can contact someone to find out even if you don't know it. I mean how the hell do they expect things to show up on their doorstep without knowing what it is or when it's coming? No way.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jzen:
Just recieved my Prime, going to open it up once i get off work here at 3pm. The box is quite larger than the original for some reason...

Anyways for all those still waiting for in-store pickup from what i have researched they wont be shipping till the 23rd and depending on what type of shipping you have will depend if you will get it next week or the week after that.

Good luck to you all, you should have just pre-ordered online last month like the rest of us and be done with it :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] desert_mouse:
What??! They don't offer any type of shipping, at least none that I could have a choice in changing.

If you're right, and they only start shipping on the 23, then I am screwed. I leave the country before I can get it.

Bummer. Really, really crappy situation.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nxp3:
Oh those are fightin words! You think we didn't do that...we got screwed by amazon so we're ordering locally at gamestop. I mean I prefer not to pay 50 bucks in taxes.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] desert_mouse:
Yeah, that was a little unfair. I too pre-ordered in November and was screwed.

I'm just waiting for someone with an in-store pre-order to post some positive news.

I'm getting so bummed.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aawshads:
We'll know for sure on Friday, but all of the Gamestops are saying they will have them on Friday, and that is what I have been told, so we will go with that.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] richB7:
Yeah thanks for the advice... like we didn't order the darn thing last month, many of us probably way before you.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
This.

And also this. I really hope that this is false because I won't get it before I leave either. The guys in store did make it clear to me that it would be available in-store for collection on the 23rd. Really poor communication along their supply chain if different people are saying different things.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jzen:
I pre-ordered online with amazon on nov 22nd and then I also ordered online with gamestop on nov 23rd.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Heerocon:
I just called the Poughkeepsie NY Gamestop about my preorder. They are still saying the 23rd. The called me to inform me of the delay on sunday. My store is a listed tablet selling store. I called about docks as well, and they didn't know anything and said they wont until friday. I have decided that all of the rumors and worries I have about the date of my prime being here have manifested themselves into the Doubt Fairy. Its like a normal fairy, but it constantly nags you that anot backorder and delay is coming. And it never goes away until you have your prime.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shinzz:
So, how many of you are "visiting" your local Gamestop on Friday? I'll be visiting the one in Tysons (seems this post is crowded by northern va) as soon as they open. I have an order from Bestbuy that is back ordered til next year, order from Amazon that'll be released in 4 to 7 weeks according to their website (my 1st amazon order got cancelled), and I'm hoping I can grab one from Gamestop this Friday (did not order from gamestop for their 1st batch).. otherwise, another pre-order from Gamestop for their 2nd batch.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] unknown_owner:
Anyone here visiting any of the 2 stores in DE?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] copc:
I will be at mine on Friday morning, but I continue to call everyday as well.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] markimar:
Jzen,

Did you get any shipping confirm yet?

I ordered mine online on the 23 of Nov. I got it yesterday. It's odd that you haven't gotten yours yet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] zedklind:
Ty very much! That's very reasonable! Gamestops extended warranty was like 100something if I recall
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
I'll be at mine on Friday morning too.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] copc:
Let's declare Friday as "Occupy Gamestop Day"! I'd even camp out overnight if it improved my chances! :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
And while we're at it, let's get a team together to protect the UPS man. :p
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
you guys will not be able to sleep thursday night
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] copc:
Yes, we can create a protection barrier for his delivery!

True, but who said anything about sleeping? Camping out would be more of a show of force!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jzen:
I received my Prime bundle today (its in a extremely large/long box) just waiting till i have more time to open it and check it out fully :)

I should be getting in my smart cover tomorrow, I ordered the black color one and hope it works well.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
Yeah, I won't be able to sleep on Thursday at all. I'll be too damn worried that I'm going to show up at the store and that they'll tell me there's another delay -_-
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
Yes, i think if gamestop does not receive tomorrow, i will have anxiety all night
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] richB7:
They may not get them until that day. I won't go unless I know they have them in stock. So far my store does not.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] skeptikal:
my gamestop just called me and said that my prime is in for the in store pre order! ditching work now to go get it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tc8z:
They said they open at 10am so I will be in the mall by 9:30. I called around earlier and they only said a handful of preorders were made. Are we all on this forum, haha?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
please state where?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BiGMERF:
where you located? state?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
This is definitely encouraging news. My Gamestop aren't very good at calling me. They're just down the street so maybe I'll go pay them a visit. Where is your store?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
i just called my gamestop and the manager told me the shipment is in transit, which means it will arrive tomorrow or friday.....makes me feel so much better :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
Great news! Congrats dude :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
This is a California gamestop also :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BiGMERF:
Just got off the phone with the regional manager of the Kissimme/Orlando stores and he has confirmed they are in transit with a delivery for tomorrow !!!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jzen:
Wow, congrats. Let us know if they really had it and what your impressions are with your unit.

Look for screen defects and wifi issues first!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
so glad i took friday off, and now feeling sick *cough*
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nxp3:
That's great news. I'm going to bug my wife to call gamestop.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nextelbuddy:
why wouldn't you just call them yourself?

just called my gamestop and asked if they received their shipment in that contained the Primes and he said they wont be available until the 23rd. i said unfortunately thats not what i asked i asked did you receive the shipment in yet.. he said UPS hasnt arived today yet and if they do they will be calling the pre order people.

ill be calling them back around 5 to bug them again.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
Mine says the samething. They just keep repeating the 23rd. I told the guy I talked to the store manager and he said that there may come in earlier and if they do I can come pick it up. I told they guy I know that they are supposed to be delayed to the 23rd, but I would like to see if you got a shipment in today so I can get it earlier!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
It's awesome how useful wives are. They're so underrated. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aznmode:
For those that got theirs....did they add any other games that is not listed on their website?

---------- Post added at 11:44 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:42 AM ----------

That depends if you got the pre-production ones or retail version.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BiGMERF:
and are they removable?! was your box in tact sealed?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nxp3:
Cause she did the preordering there for me, it was suppose to be my xmas gift. And this is just great. I can't seem to get a break this year. I also order a galaxy s2 and it was out for delivery, and now it says I wasn't home and a second attemp will be tomorrow!!! Doh, don't they just leave it there like they do all the other stuff I order! I would have been home if I knew it required a signature.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
haha and you know what your gift is already. makes xmas less special

if you check ups tracking website, they normally say signature required
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
I'm not sure. I'd much rather be given the option to choose something that I want and that I know I'd like, rather than being surprised by something I don't want or wouldn't use.

That said, I know people who will give a big gift (which the recipient can choose), and will then also give a couple of smaller surprise gifts. This is probably the best compromise in my opinion.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kls629:
very true, im on the same boat anyways. my fiance did not know what to get me, so i told her just pay for my keyboard dock, which i already have. i can live without the dock until the 25th. but the tablet, i dont know
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BesZain:
Is this a Tablet or a non-Tablet store? :)

I'm in the East Bay Area (East of San Francisco), waiting for any news. Tons of Gamestops around here.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gruntguy:
Funnily enough, a dock without a tablet is pretty non-functional. Lol! :rolleyes: