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Originally posted by: thejnaitor
I just got off the phone with my local gamestop. I spoke with the manager, who informed me that they currently have no stock if wiis, but they "are expecting to have a shipment for store open on Friday" WTF? If they are seriously holding these back for black friday that is ridiculous.
I feel (like many) that holding Wii's for Black Friday is unnessesary:
- Wii will sell regardless.
- People will come to buy things on Black Friday regardless of if they have Wiis.
My above opinion though is why I'm not a CEO... I imagine CEOs are thinking:
- People are more likely to stop in our stores if there's a greater chance of finding a Wii (free word of mouth publicity). While they are in our store they might as well buy other gifts instead of making another stop.
- People will be more inclinded to purchase a large number of Wii games and accessories in the frenzy that is Black Friday. People don't over analize purchases as much on Black Friday. "I'd better get it while I still can, and return it later if not needed" mentality of Black Friday. So if selling a Wii today (wed) they also get a sale of Zelda ... maybe selling a Wii Friday will net a sale of Zelda, Excite Truck, and 2 extra wiimotes.
- And my guess as to the biggest reason ... More Wii stuff will be sold boosting our overall Black Friday numbers.
There's also the other possiblity ... not as fun ... but Black Friday could actually the first day they will be recieveing a new shipment. (Oh the horror of actually taking 5 full days to restock a popular product.) <- sarcasm