Update: Check out my Playstation 3 auction at eBay.
Nov 5, 2006 12:55AM
A forum post in fatwallet.com says that bestbuy.com is taking pre-orders on PlayStation 3 60GB model (System-ABC SKU: 8008489). Without any hesitation, I entered my credit card number and my order went through! Realizing that this is too good to be true, I don’t put up my hope too high and expect my order to be canceled soon.
I received a confirmation email from bestbuy.com a few minutes after that.
Order Confirmation
November 05, 2006
Order Number: BBY01-XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Dear XXXXX:
Thank you for shopping at BestBuy.com. We have received your order, and it will be processed as soon as possible.
Shipping
We will send you an e-mail that includes the shipping date and tracking number of your item(s) once they are packed and ready to be shipped from our warehouse. Your credit card will not be charged until we ship the item(s) to you.
I started to think that this may be a real deal. I log on the bestbuy.com and check my order status:
Status: 1 item(s) preordered, release date is 11/17/06.
So far so good.
Nov 6, 2006 5:32PM
An email from Best Buy ends my excitement … Oh well, at least I get $10.
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Dear Best Buy Customer,Thank you for your recent visit to BestBuy.com. Unfortunately, your pre-order for the PlayStation 3 gaming system will be cancelled. Our system was not intended to take pre-orders on the PlayStation 3 gaming system. BestBuy.com will not be taking pre-orders for this item. Your pre-order will be cancelled and you will not be charged. If you used a Gift Card for this order and no longer have it, please call us toll free at 1-888-BEST BUY (1-888-237-8289) and we will send you a replacement. If you have any questions concerning our policies, please review the “Conditions of Use” which are found at www.BestBuy.com. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Because you are a valued customer, we would like to offer you a $10 Digital Coupon* toward a future purchase at www.BestBuy.com. Your coupon code is:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Digital Coupons are easily redeemed when you shop online. Simply enter the 17-digit code listed above during checkout. We apply them to your purchases, up to the total purchase amount. The Digital Coupon must be used prior to the expiration date: 11:59 p.m. (CT), February 5, 2007. This offer is limited to one per customer, excludes gift cards, and is nontransferable. Please review full details below.
We look forward to your next visit to one of our stores or to www.BestBuy.com. Please do not hesitate to contact us toll free at 1-888 BEST BUY with additional questions.
Thank you for your loyalty,
The Customer Care Team
*Digital Coupons can be used only one time and must be redeemed by offer expiration date. Full value of Digital Coupon must be used within a single transaction; remaining value will not be saved for future use. Coupon cannot be applied toward Best Buy Gift Cards, Performance Service Plans, Product Replacement Plans, state recycling fees, installation fees and third-party purchases. Redeemable online only. Coupon cannot be replaced if it is lost, stolen, or if you cancel or return your order. Coupons are nontransferable. Not redeemable for cash. Not valid as payment on the Best Buy credit card. Valid major credit card required for online purchases. To see how the value of Digital Coupon has been allocated within your order, view your Order Status. You are receiving
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