3 Tips For Buying Nintendo Wii Consoles Easily The Nintendo Wii is hot property these days. You might have expected the excitement to have died down well over a year after its launch. But no, they are still as hard to get as ever.
The retail selling price for the basic Nintendo Wii console of $250 makes it by far the cheapest gaming machine on the market. However, actually finding a Wii at this price these days takes a combination of luck, perseverance and ruthlessness. Of course, there are Wii's available easily if you are willing to pay inflated prices. If not, here are some tips to help you get your Wii at retail.
Monitor websites
Do your research. Find out the online stores that stock Wii's such as Amazon.com and bookmark them on your browser. Monitor them at least once a day to see if they have a new shipment in. Also, try to get news of when websites are expecting shipments. You will have to be quick here. It is rumored that one recent shipment of Wii's at Amazon sold out in ten minutes.
Check local stores
Find out which stores stock Wii's in your local area. Visit them and see if you can find a friendly assistant or manager who can tell you when a new shipment may be coming in. If you are lucky, you might be able to get some valuable information and beat the crowds on the 'big day'. If you do get a date, get to the store early. At least two hours before opening time is recommended.
Tracker sites and forums
Keep your ear to the ground. Searching for Wiis is now bordering on a national pastime so there are all kinds of tips, tricks and rumors circulating on the internet and on the streets. Keep an eye on tracker sites and forums, but beware of misinformation!
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