oops.. dp

Just scored one in Stafford, VA. Thanks OP. Now to run Time Machine on my new Mac Mini from the recent Microcenter deal. Woooooooo!!!!

I just checked inventory online and since several did have this in inventory I picked my 2nd favorite eastern Mass store to call (convenient to me to/from work compared to most others). Naturally I wanted to reserve one (preferably on for my Dad too).

After waiting a while for the guy (kid) on phone, who thought they;d have em, to come back from the back stock check or whatever they suddenly only have one and of course it happens to be already on hold for a customer.....so, why do I feel like I just tipped this kid off that a good bang for buck (better than last Black Friday) deal was right under his nose?

Folks I suspect, in hindsight - doh, calling to reserve only guarantees that the staff gets them first.
Better to take them by surprise - and to ask a manager...heck I'd even say why....without being accusatory of anyone in particular. Today's note to self lesson - Gotta play tough AND smart to get the deals from 'the man' (or boy).

By default, the warranty date is calculated from the manufacture date. However, if you have proof of purchase, we can update the warranty to calculate it from the purchase date. If you feel that the warranty date needs to be updated from the purchase date, please follow the instructions below.

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4. Send the email.

Once we receive the email, we will verify the information and update the warranty accordingly. You will receive a response from us about the status of your email.

No luck in Sacramento. Inventory lookup showed two nearby stores had limited availability. Went to the nearest store, checked the shelf before asking an employee, they knew what I was looking for before I asked and said the only one they had was a damaged return (I'm skeptical) and that's why it shows available online. Also said the other nearby store sold theirs this morning. Upon returning home the inventory shows only one store still has any, the one with the supposed damaged drive.
Thanks for the heads up anyway OP.

Found from the link it was still available in Rockville, MD. Got there 5 to 9pm. Found the last one in the store! Thanks for the deal!!!

Got one, thanks! Gonna pick up one more tomorrow as well, they had 3 left

called 5 stores in my area (NJ), all out =(

typer2k79 said:called 5 stores in my area (NJ), all out =(
Dude, if you're going to call, you call the 1-800 number, not the actual store. Chances are you alerted some sale associates of the deal and they told you they didn't have any to keep you away. It's so simple to see, but people just have to call anyway.

None available in SO Cal - Brea, La Habra stores