Amazon Deal Of The Week: Xbox 360 $100 starts T-Day

mcs328 · 11-16-2006, 12:16 PM

If you got to Amazon they have a customer vote on what the deal of the week should be. Right now it's 85% vote for an Xbox 360 for $100 but limited to only 1000 units. The vote ends Tuesday. Wednesday the winning customer vote is announced. Thursday only 1000 people will click the deal and get it at that price.

It's similar to the American Express Wishlist deal which by the way is ramping up.

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Airencracken · 11-16-2006, 12:17 PM

Yeah I voted for this as well. I don't need a seXbox, but if I can get one for 100 bucks than I'll get one just to play with my buddies.

utcpal · 11-17-2006, 10:14 AM

cool.. I did vote..
Im planning to get one..

YellowCoffee · 11-17-2006, 12:22 PM

Anybody know how upgradable the core system is? I don't know much about the 360. Are you able to add a HD? or connect wireless controllers?

Airencracken · 11-17-2006, 01:00 PM

Yes and yes.

ArkiStan · 11-18-2006, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airencracken

Yeah I voted for this as well. I don't need a seXbox, but if I can get one for 100 bucks than I'll get one just to play with my buddies.

I really don't need one, but for that price, why not??

ArkiStan · 11-19-2006, 07:34 PM

can somebody provide a link to this potential deal?

edit: nm, it's there smack on the home page.

modena · 11-22-2006, 05:19 AM

cool nice find!

zippyjuan · 11-22-2006, 03:55 PM

Get ready to overload their servers at 11:00 am Pacific on Thursday. http://www.amazon.com/gp/holiday.htm...=cv%2Fhomepage
If you are going to participate, I would suggest reading how it is going to work here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/holiday.htm...v%2Fbuyingtips

You do not have to try to get your entire transaction completed before they run out. They will give you a code which you can use later for the discount price so I guess it is the first 1000 to click on the page when it is available.

MikeD · 11-22-2006, 04:13 PM

Thanks for the tip ZJ and, yes, prepare for some "Server Not Responding" stuff.

InfiniteNothing · 11-22-2006, 04:15 PM

I'm betting if anyones servers can handle it, it's Amazon's.

Markel · 11-22-2006, 04:43 PM

Synchronize your clocks....

ArkiStan · 11-22-2006, 11:17 PM

so what's a good strategy for these types of sales? just constantly refresh?

Markel · 11-23-2006, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by InfiniteNothing

I'm betting if anyones servers can handle it, it's Amazon's.

Hope you didn't bet much. Amazon has been unresponsive for the past 5 minutes.

Clifton · 11-23-2006, 12:04 PM

Amazon's servers are getting pounded and not handling it well. The university pipe at the office isn't even getting the front page.

Kudos · 11-23-2006, 12:05 PM

yeh, I've been locked out from even viewing the front page for the last few minutes....oh well =/

Airencracken · 11-23-2006, 12:06 PM

Yikes, Amazon took it like a bitch. Those things must have sold out in seconds.

Markel · 11-23-2006, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airencracken

Yikes, Amazon took it like a bitch. Those things must have sold out in seconds.

I'm not sure - if nobody can get a response from the site....

After 10 minutes, the main page appears!

lablover · 11-23-2006, 12:12 PM

All sold out.....

qwilliam · 11-23-2006, 12:13 PM

yup, that was quick (12 mins.). and i even stayed up for this!

Markel · 11-23-2006, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by lablover

All sold out.....

Man, that was as bad as the Bag of Crap sales on Woot!

a-10tankkiller · 11-23-2006, 12:14 PM

All I know is I'm in deep doo doo. I walked outside a few minutes before and started talking to a neighbor and forgot. My oldest came running out have a spaz attack that it was 2 minutes after the hour and where was I? I just got the sold out screen. Crap, I actually wanted it as much as the kids!.

Markel · 11-23-2006, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a-10tankkiller

All I know is I'm in deep doo doo. I walked outside a few minutes before and started talking to a neighbor and forgot. My oldest came running out have a spaz attack that it was 2 minutes after the hour and where was I? I just got the sold out screen. Crap, I actually wanted it as much as the kids!.

Chances are...you didn't stand a chance anyway.

YellowCoffee · 11-23-2006, 12:16 PM

Sold out in 28 seconds

DocOblivion · 11-23-2006, 12:20 PM

Pretty much... people who *did* get a screen at 2:01 (EST) report that it already sold out. 28 seconds sounds about right.

Brian · 11-23-2006, 12:27 PM

I had 3 computers going... Dang it!

YellowCoffee · 11-23-2006, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocOblivion

Pretty much... people who *did* get a screen at 2:01 (EST) report that it already sold out. 28 seconds sounds about right.

i got a screen at about 30 seconds. Sold out

kgsilvas · 11-23-2006, 12:35 PM

I had two going and both showed SOLD OUT before 11:01 PT.

Xarthan · 11-23-2006, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qwilliam

yup, that was quick (12 mins.). and i even stayed up for this!

It wasn't even 12 mins, it was 1 freaking minute!

I sync my clock with amazon and started refreshing at 10:58

The window finally pop'd up at 11:01 and it said SOLD OUT

UGH, I wonder how ppl got it with the lag.

Inside job!

Thesifer · 11-23-2006, 01:52 PM

So if people from Amazon told people the link that they would need to "click on" beforehand - at 11:00 wouldn't they have been able to just skip that page.. and go directly to purchasing.

11-16-2006, 12:16 PM	#1
mcs328 Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,578	Amazon Deal Of The Week: Xbox 360 $100 starts T-Day If you got to Amazon they have a customer vote on what the deal of the week should be. Right now it's 85% vote for an Xbox 360 for $100 but limited to only 1000 units. The vote ends Tuesday. Wednesday the winning customer vote is announced. Thursday only 1000 people will click the deal and get it at that price. It's similar to the American Express Wishlist deal which by the way is ramping up. Read the rules. __________________

11-16-2006, 12:17 PM	#2
Airencracken Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Posts: 6,681	Yeah I voted for this as well. I don't need a seXbox, but if I can get one for 100 bucks than I'll get one just to play with my buddies. __________________ "I remember my first orgasm, I just wish someone was there to share it with me..."11-05-2003 05:33 AM - Topane They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin Religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature, the heart of a heartless world, & the soul of soulless conditions. It is the opiate of the masses. - Karl Marx Hell is other people - Jean-Paul Sartre

11-19-2006, 07:34 PM	#7
ArkiStan Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: Recession Central Posts: 5,898	can somebody provide a link to this potential deal? edit: nm, it's there smack on the home page. Last edited by ArkiStan : 11-19-2006 at 09:37 PM.

11-22-2006, 05:19 AM	#8
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11-22-2006, 03:55 PM	#9
zippyjuan Picture of the Day Guru Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 8,756	Get ready to overload their servers at 11:00 am Pacific on Thursday. http://www.amazon.com/gp/holiday.htm...=cv%2Fhomepage If you are going to participate, I would suggest reading how it is going to work here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/holiday.htm...v%2Fbuyingtips You do not have to try to get your entire transaction completed before they run out. They will give you a code which you can use later for the discount price so I guess it is the first 1000 to click on the page when it is available. __________________ I add new pictures to my photo gallery pretty regularly. You can see them here if you are interested: http://www.pbase.com/jeffryz Last edited by zippyjuan : 11-22-2006 at 04:01 PM.

11-17-2006, 10:14 AM	#3
utcpal Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 654	cool.. I did vote.. Im planning to get one..

11-17-2006, 12:22 PM	#4
YellowCoffee Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 411	Anybody know how upgradable the core system is? I don't know much about the 360. Are you able to add a HD? or connect wireless controllers?

11-17-2006, 01:00 PM	#5
Airencracken Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Posts: 6,681	Yes and yes.

11-22-2006, 04:13 PM	#10
MikeD President, Cowboys Nation Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In the 'burbs, west of D.C. Posts: 5,139	Thanks for the tip ZJ and, yes, prepare for some "Server Not Responding" stuff. __________________

11-22-2006, 04:15 PM	#11
InfiniteNothing Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 10,086	I'm betting if anyones servers can handle it, it's Amazon's.

11-22-2006, 04:43 PM	#12
Markel Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 11,733	Synchronize your clocks.... __________________ stay low... keep moving...

11-22-2006, 11:17 PM	#13
ArkiStan Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: Recession Central Posts: 5,898	so what's a good strategy for these types of sales? just constantly refresh?

11-23-2006, 12:04 PM	#15
Clifton Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 51	Amazon's servers are getting pounded and not handling it well. The university pipe at the office isn't even getting the front page.

11-23-2006, 12:05 PM	#16
Kudos Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Posts: 339	yeh, I've been locked out from even viewing the front page for the last few minutes....oh well =/ __________________ Shut up, dummy.

11-23-2006, 12:06 PM	#17
Airencracken Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Posts: 6,681	Yikes, Amazon took it like a bitch. Those things must have sold out in seconds.

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11-23-2006, 12:12 PM	#19
lablover Ensign Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 13	All sold out.....

11-23-2006, 12:13 PM	#20
qwilliam Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 138	yup, that was quick (12 mins.). and i even stayed up for this! __________________ e-mail is the best way to reach me. \|\| my heatware.

11-23-2006, 12:14 PM	#22
a-10tankkiller Lieutenant Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 223	All I know is I'm in deep doo doo. I walked outside a few minutes before and started talking to a neighbor and forgot. My oldest came running out have a spaz attack that it was 2 minutes after the hour and where was I? I just got the sold out screen. Crap, I actually wanted it as much as the kids!.

11-23-2006, 12:16 PM	#24
YellowCoffee Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 411	Sold out in 28 seconds

11-23-2006, 12:20 PM	#25
DocOblivion Ensign Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NeoAvalon, NJ Posts: 26	Pretty much... people who did get a screen at 2:01 (EST) report that it already sold out. 28 seconds sounds about right.

11-23-2006, 12:27 PM	#26
Brian Official Got\|Apex? Slave Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 461	I had 3 computers going... Dang it!

11-23-2006, 12:35 PM	#28
kgsilvas Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,245	I had two going and both showed SOLD OUT before 11:01 PT.

11-23-2006, 01:52 PM	#30
Thesifer Vice Admiral Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4,338	So if people from Amazon told people the link that they would need to "click on" beforehand - at 11:00 wouldn't they have been able to just skip that page.. and go directly to purchasing. __________________

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