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Leviathan41
10-12-04, 01:58 AM
@Target, hurry

http://www.slickdeals.net/#p5306
CPUonNO2
10-12-04, 02:00 AM
You sure that's the game and not the book? I mean, I know what slickdeals says, but Target's website only seems to list the book, unless I'm missing something. Also, I know a lot of MMO's will sell Presale boxes that basically just hold you a copy of the game when it's released, maybe it's something along those lines? I mean, I suppose it could be legit, but something seems weird.
Killa-AMD
10-12-04, 02:11 AM
says EA games on box.... ;)
CPUonNO2
10-12-04, 02:18 AM
Well if this deal is anything like what's selling at Best Buy and EB Games, then it's just the presale box, meaning it's a box with a promo CD and the money goes towards a down payment on the final release.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?j=1&id=1091099665672&skuId=6800535&type=product
Banyan
10-12-04, 01:57 PM
damn, unavailable now
Leviathan41
10-12-04, 07:50 PM
Lol, here's the e-mail Target sent me:

Greetings from Target.com.

We regret to inform you of an error that has resulted in the display
of incorrect pricing of the LORD OF THE RINGS: The Battle for Middle
Earth DVD you have ordered. Regrettably, we are unable to offer this
item for the incorrect price. The correct price is $49.99. We have
canceled your order for this item. Please accept our sincerest apology
for this error. If you would like to order this item at the correct
price, please feel free to visit our web site and reorder.

Despite our best efforts, a small number of items on our site are
occasionally mis-priced. We do, however, verify prices as part of our
shipping procedures. If we discover that an item's price is higher
than our stated price, we will, at our discretion, either contact you
for instructions before shipping or cancel your order and notify you
of such cancellation. This policy is posted in the Help section of our
Web site.

Again our apology for any inconvenience this has caused you. Thank you
for being our valued guest.

Sincerely,

Guest Service Department
Target.com
http://www.target.com
Banyan
10-12-04, 09:16 PM
Lol, here's the e-mail Target sent me:

Greetings from Target.com.

We regret to inform you of an error that has resulted in the display
of incorrect pricing of the LORD OF THE RINGS: The Battle for Middle
Earth DVD you have ordered. Regrettably, we are unable to offer this
item for the incorrect price. The correct price is $49.99. We have
canceled your order for this item. Please accept our sincerest apology
for this error. If you would like to order this item at the correct
price, please feel free to visit our web site and reorder.

Despite our best efforts, a small number of items on our site are
occasionally mis-priced. We do, however, verify prices as part of our
shipping procedures. If we discover that an item's price is higher
than our stated price, we will, at our discretion, either contact you
for instructions before shipping or cancel your order and notify you
of such cancellation. This policy is posted in the Help section of our
Web site.

Again our apology for any inconvenience this has caused you. Thank you
for being our valued guest.

Sincerely,

Guest Service Department
Target.com
http://www.target.com

that's complete bs. im getting sick of this bait and switch crap. if they had any integrity (which they of course do not) they'd honor the advertised price or at the very least give those that ordered coupon codes or something.
CPUonNO2
10-12-04, 10:41 PM
Aren't companies required by law to sell something at the advertised price? Or does that only apply to in-person items? I worked at a grocery store for most of my time in highschool, and if the sale tags weren't changed when the sale was over, people still got the sale price.
Banyan
10-13-04, 02:33 AM
Aren't companies required by law to sell something at the advertised price? Or does that only apply to in-person items? I worked at a grocery store for most of my time in highschool, and if the sale tags weren't changed when the sale was over, people still got the sale price.

i don't think there are any laws but any company that has respect for their customers conducts business like that. that's why i normally don't shop at ****holes like walmart, target and the likes.
stereo555
10-13-04, 12:55 PM
Tried to order this on Monday/Tues and all was fine till the last second when the web page changed to "UNAVAILABLE" during check-out . :mad:
shortyes
10-14-04, 05:02 PM
Aren't companies required by law to sell something at the advertised price? Or does that only apply to in-person items? I worked at a grocery store for most of my time in highschool, and if the sale tags weren't changed when the sale was over, people still got the sale price.

Yes. If they charge your credit card then they have to sell it to you at that price. If they do not then they do not have to. False advertisement is one thing, price mistake is another.
Tatuya
10-14-04, 06:51 PM
Yes. If they charge your credit card then they have to sell it to you at that price. If they do not then they do not have to. False advertisement is one thing, price mistake is another.
That's false. I was charged for 2500 DVD-Rs @ 2.49 for a 500 pack and amazon cancelled my order.