The 'I've successfully ordered a PS5' thread

rob808 · 19-10-2020 1:51pm

biggebruv wrote: »

Will smiths have to close for 4 weeks if the planned level 4.5 goes ahead this week if so how does that work with PS5 click and collect orders? Have they said anything?

well for level 4 click and collect level 5 home delivery only.

Mitch Connor · 19-10-2020 1:54pm

biggebruv wrote: »

Will smiths have to close for 4 weeks if the planned level 4.5 goes ahead this week if so how does that work with PS5 click and collect orders? Have they said anything?

They told me, unhelpfully, that they did not plan on being closed for the PS5 release...

but they also said they can't switch an instore click/collect order to a home delivery.

So if they are fully closed on the 19th, I can't see a way I get my PS5 off them.

bennyl10 · 19-10-2020 1:55pm

Mitch Connor wrote: »

They told me, unhelpfully, that they did not plan on being closed for the PS5 release...

but they also said they can't switch an instore click/collect order to a home delivery.

So if they are fully closed on the 19th, I can't see a way I get my PS5 off them.

I would be very surprised if smyths dont do click and collect for these releases

at least we'll have an idea from the week before

And yes they cant swap an order pre-time, but they would have a contingency plan if everything does hit the fan

Mitch Connor · 19-10-2020 1:57pm

bennyl10 wrote: »

I would be very surprised if smyths dont do click and collect for these releases

at least we'll have an idea from the week before

Yeah, we should know by then alright. And I reckon they will want to do collection at least, but if they are fully closed by govt. order then there is not much they can do.

I actually think we should essentially know today. I think. whatever restrictions are put in place today will continue through to the end of November. I don't think we go level 4 today and then 5 in two weeks.

Markitron · 19-10-2020 2:05pm

Even if we were to go full on level 5, I can still see them being granted essential status to allow click+collect. Its bad enough we are not really getting a Christmas this year, they aren't gonna close the toy shops as well, it would be chaos.

CastorTroy · 19-10-2020 2:43pm

From rte

The possibility of a click-and-collect service for some non-essential stores is being examined though as Government aims to maintain as much economic activity as possible.

So I'd say for anyone that already has a click and collect system up and running will be let continue

BlueEars · 19-10-2020 2:47pm

jvrk wrote: »

Went into gamestop this morning see what would happen with preorder besides usual cant guarantee me one at launch (giving up at this stage with um) if lock down happens to be told they don't know. Are gamestop in parkway that incompetent.

I called my local Gamestop today and was told that head office will take over the orders if shops are closed so to make sure to check that my email is correct as all contact will come from them. The staff member although very nice, had no clue at all what was happening. I knew more by reading this thread than she did! She said that they had got an email this morning to say that there was still no news on when customers should expect to find out if they were getting one on launch day. Totally ridiculous at this late stage to be so unorganised.

Markitron · 19-10-2020 3:13pm

CastorTroy wrote: »

From rte

So I'd say for anyone that already has a click and collect system up and running will be let continue

Yea this has always been the most likely outcome

WhenPigsCry · 19-10-2020 3:15pm

CastorTroy wrote: »

From rte

So I'd say for anyone that already has a click and collect system up and running will be let continue

Maybe someone in Cabinet has a preorder in and they are like “well i think we need click and collect open for *erm* economic reasons.”

CastorTroy · 19-10-2020 3:35pm

Not far from the truth, I'd say. I'm sure they have kids as well that they want to keep happy

Markitron · 19-10-2020 3:39pm

Look at the chaos caused when people thought that Smyths might soon be closing, if they actually fully shut it there would be a serious backlash.

RocketRaccoon · 19-10-2020 3:46pm

Markitron wrote: »

Look at the chaos caused when people thought that Smyths might soon be closing, if they actually fully shut it there would be a serious backlash.

Well anyone giving Smyths grief needs to take a serious look at their life.

Markitron · 19-10-2020 4:05pm

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

Well anyone giving Smyths grief needs to take a serious look at their life.

Parents at Christmas aren't known to be the most rational of people.

bennyl10 · 19-10-2020 4:12pm

Full level 5 for 6 weeks is being reported now

Berty · 19-10-2020 4:18pm

bennyl10 wrote: »

Full level 5 for 6 weeks is being reported now

Is being rumoured now, not confirmed but very likely.

Mitch Connor · 19-10-2020 4:51pm

Guess I won't be getting my PS5 on launch so. Hope they keep my order for when it is possible to collect it and it isn't just a first com first served on december 1st

wes · 19-10-2020 4:52pm

I reckon they will have an exception for click and collect. They really should have done it when it was recommended the first time, as we would be half way through the restrictions if they did.

Mitch Connor · 19-10-2020 4:53pm

wes wrote: »

I reckon they will have an exception for click and collect. They really should have done it when it was recommended the first time, as we would be half way through the restrictions if they did.

Even if they do.... Smyths is more than 5km from where I live. So I wouldn't be allowed to drive to it anyway.

Unless Smyths figure a way of home delivering a click/collect order I don't see how I get it.

wes · 19-10-2020 5:04pm

Mitch Connor wrote: »

Even if they do.... Smyths is more than 5km from where I live. So I wouldn't be allowed to drive to it anyway.

Unless Smyths figure a way of home delivering a click/collect order I don't see how I get it.

Ah feck that is too bad. I hope Smyths get here act together and change things to delivery for people.

Berty · 19-10-2020 5:11pm

Ooohhh mine is 5.8kms and in a different county.

Be grand, just ensure you do something essential on the same journey.

Mitch Connor · 19-10-2020 5:41pm

Berty wrote: »

Ooohhh mine is 5.8kms and in a different county.

Be grand, just ensure you do something essential on the same journey.

My wife is a nurse so I'll send her off with her hospital badge....

Nicetrustedcup · 19-10-2020 6:02pm

My ps5 pre ordered from Amazon, I wasint even going to get one on to I was lucky to get a pre order on amazon, sold the PS4 pro and my VR covered the PS5 cost, games pre ordered on amazon and everything is sorted

However my series x Xbox pre ordered in GameStop, traded in my X and 3 games and had it pre ordered months before, no idea when I be getting this one ha

eamo22 · 19-10-2020 7:25pm

BlueEars wrote: »

I called my local Gamestop today and was told that head office will take over the orders if shops are closed so to make sure to check that my email is correct as all contact will come from them. The staff member although very nice, had no clue at all what was happening. I knew more by reading this thread than she did! She said that they had got an email this morning to say that there was still no news on when customers should expect to find out if they were getting one on launch day. Totally ridiculous at this late stage to be so unorganised.

Issue with gamestop during the last lockdown money paid off preorders didn't transfer with your preorders for delivery. If you have your ps5 paid off, there is a very good chance if its the same system you will need to pay €500 again to get it delivered and refunded when the store opens. It happened to me on a couple of games. No big deal as I only had €10 paid off each.

BlueEars · 19-10-2020 7:36pm

eamo22 wrote: »

Issue with gamestop during the last lockdown money paid off preorders didn't transfer with your preorders for delivery. If you have your ps5 paid off, there is a very good chance if its the same system you will need to pay €500 again to get it delivered and refunded when the store opens. It happened to me on a couple of games. No big deal as I only had €10 paid off each.

I would have had it paid off had I not discovered the PS5 thread on here and read about the Gamestop issues. I only paid my €50 deposit when I pre ordered in August and didnt bother paying any more. I didnt get an email saying that I wont be getting one till 2021 like others have so ill hold out a little hope that I might get one!

eamo22 · 19-10-2020 7:51pm

BlueEars wrote: »

I would have had it paid off had I not discovered the PS5 thread on here and read about the Gamestop issues. I only paid my €50 deposit when I pre ordered in August and didnt bother paying any more. I didnt get an email saying that I wont be getting one till 2021 like others have so ill hold out a little hope that I might get one!

It's a stupid system. The online system is completely different to the instore ones. I taught it was a lie and laziness till I had a problem with my last of us two collectors edition. The preorder was made online for store collection. When I went to collect it the preorder wasn't moved from the online section to the store and wasn't there. When it did arrive the deposit couldn't be used again it till it was transfered back to the shop. Staff were saying its a common thread and something they haven't updated for years. Took 14 days for them to be able to reissue the deposit. I wouldn't hold much hope for it been any different for ps5. I hope I'm wrong as my ps5 and series x are fully paid off

bigron2109 · 19-10-2020 8:02pm

Just seen level 5 lockdown. I’ve mine preordered with Smyths in Waterford and I am based in Wexford and I’ve it set up for click and collect so I could be ****ed if they don’t change them to home delivery .

R.F. · 19-10-2020 8:24pm

Have a grand in one for all vouchers I had hoped to use for both consoles in GameStop. I have both preordered in store although no confirmation if I am getting them release day.

No idea how I can get around using the one for all though if shop is shut and they are doing home delivery instead

biggebruv · 19-10-2020 8:30pm

DMed smith's on twitter but no response the swords one is just abit past the 5km for me LOL screw that if click and collect is available I'm going down to collect it kratos style LOL

FixitFelix · 19-10-2020 9:19pm

Everyone who ordered online for home delivery from smyths or GS will be moved up the queue and should get them now as no one can collect in store. Its the only logical way of doing things:)

bennyl10 · 19-10-2020 9:21pm

rte mention click and collect can continue

siblers · 19-10-2020 9:24pm

Is Gamestop now closed unless you click and collect? Can't see anything on their Twitter

Have some stuff to trade in

Edit

I Should be OK till Wednesday night

19-10-2020 9:31pm

I’m gonna have a sad 10 year old boy Christmas morning I doubt I’d ever gonna find one for him. My heart is breaking and I’m not paying a scalper

Synode · 19-10-2020 9:36pm

Yeah this is going to make it extremely tough to get one for any of us relying on Argos etc.

bennyl10 · 19-10-2020 9:43pm

CLICK AND COLLECT IS FINE

any other retail outlet that operates an online or other remote system of ordering goods for purposes of collection at the retail outlet

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/60ecc-essential-retail-outlets-for-level-4/?referrer=http://www.gov.ie/essentialretail/

Josey Wales · 19-10-2020 9:52pm

bennyl10 wrote: »

CLICK AND COLLECT IS FINE

any other retail outlet that operates an online or other remote system of ordering goods for purposes of collection at the retail outlet

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/60ecc-essential-retail-outlets-for-level-4/?referrer=http://www.gov.ie/essentialretail/

If you live within 5km that is.

Paul MCM · 19-10-2020 9:58pm

Josey Wales wrote: »

If you live within 5km that is.

From RTE.
The essential purposes for travel which are alllowed outside the 5km limit are:

Travel to and from work, where work involves providing an essential service

To attend medical appointments and collect medicines and other health products

For vital family reasons, such as providing care to children, elderly or vulnerable people, and in particular for those who live alone, as part of an extended household but excluding social family visits

To attend a wedding or funeral

For farming purposes such as food production and/or care of animals

To visit a grave

bennyl10 · 19-10-2020 10:06pm

Paul MCM wrote: »

From RTE.
The essential purposes for travel which are alllowed outside the 5km limit are:

Travel to and from work, where work involves providing an essential service

To attend medical appointments and collect medicines and other health products

For vital family reasons, such as providing care to children, elderly or vulnerable people, and in particular for those who live alone, as part of an extended household but excluding social family visits

To attend a wedding or funeral

For farming purposes such as food production and/or care of animals

To visit a grave

Surely retail needs to be added to that?

If you’ve no main supermarket for example

biggebruv · 19-10-2020 10:07pm

Paul MCM wrote: »

From RTE.
The essential purposes for travel which are alllowed outside the 5km limit are:

Travel to and from work, where work involves providing an essential service

To attend medical appointments and collect medicines and other health products

For vital family reasons, such as providing care to children, elderly or vulnerable people, and in particular for those who live alone, as part of an extended household but excluding social family visits

To attend a wedding or funeral

For farming purposes such as food production and/or care of animals

To visit a grave

To collect a BRAND NEW NEXT GEN CONSOLE with a copy of cyberpunk 2077 to help with this misery of a year

You left one out I have fixed it LOL

Zero-Cool · 19-10-2020 10:08pm

bennyl10 wrote: »

Surely retail needs to be added to that?

If you’ve no main supermarket for example

Yeah there is no supermarket within 5km from me so i will be travelling to do shopping, the question will be if Smyths is deemed essential.

bennyl10 · 19-10-2020 10:23pm

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Yeah there is no supermarket within 5km from me so i will be travelling to do shopping, the question will be if Smyths is deemed essential.

“There is an exemption to 5km for food shopping. It was an oversight. ”

Will that apply to all retail then..

Varik · 19-10-2020 10:30pm

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Yeah there is no supermarket within 5km from me so i will be travelling to do shopping, the question will be if Smyths is deemed essential.

There's what the guards say, what the government say, and then what the government actually bother to enact into law.

Back during lockdown, got stopped twice and told by the guards the local centra was good enough and not to travel to the next town to an actual supermarket.

siblers · 19-10-2020 10:34pm

Ye will be fine to go outside 5km. From journal.ie

Those who work in essential shops or who provide essential services will not be penalised, while individuals will be allowed travel more than 5km to go shopping.

tina1040 · 19-10-2020 11:04pm

How can I get one of these for Christmas? Have I missed the boat?

Gumbo · 19-10-2020 11:06pm

tina1040 wrote: »

How can I get one of these for Christmas? Have I missed the boat?

That boat was called the titanic!

dan786 · 19-10-2020 11:09pm

tina1040 wrote: »

How can I get one of these for Christmas? Have I missed the boat?

Unless you want to pay a scalper you are too late.

With Level 5 again, it will only drive up the demand and the scalpers will sell there for double the price and people will buy them.

RocketRaccoon · 19-10-2020 11:19pm

Anyone paying the scalper prices deserves to be ripped off.

dan786 · 19-10-2020 11:29pm

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

Anyone paying the scalper prices deserves to be ripped off.

People will - some wont have a choice.

Downlinz · 19-10-2020 11:33pm

I have a few weeks to get into the mindset of a GAA player attending a wedding. Any tips?

Potential-Monke · 19-10-2020 11:36pm

dan786 wrote: »

People will - some wont have a choice.

Everyone has a choice. Just some choose to pay a scalper. Just another example of 'F*** you, I only care about me' mentality we have seen throughout time, and moreso in the last few months.

carter001 · 19-10-2020 11:44pm

I ordered the PS5 in september through gamestop.paid it in full so what are the chances of getting it delivered in the post late november.

Have to say I'll be fairly pissed off if I have to wait until sometime in December to get it ..or as someone suggested paying 500 up front and then being reimbursed at a later date.

Wait and see what Gamestop have to say about this in the next few days.

The 'I've successfully ordered a PS5' thread

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