I touched the box..Then the Manager crushed my dreams.

[Syko360]

So I go into my local Phoenix area Circuit City where supposedly Rock Band is flying off the shelves last night. I get there at 10 O'clock when they open and proceed calmly into the game section, But no such luck. I figure Harmonix has already laid out the wrath of god on this place and the fun is over.....But then a very helpful employee asks me what I am looking for. I told him Rock Band for the 360 and he says, "Oh we got those in the back. We don't have space out here for all of them." So at this point I stain the carpet like an excited puppy and go up to customer service where he is bringing me the Holy Grail of videogames. He sets it up on the counter and as I am getting ready to pay for it. Mrs. Ruin-my-life comes out and says "OH NO, We can't sell that till Tuesday!!":eek:

She literally ripped my still beating heart out, and proceeded to Riverdance on it. :(

Guess the moral of the story is don't go looking for this game early, You might get your dreams crushed by some middle aged manager that hates gamers. Oh well just going to have to get my pre-order on Tuesday. :rolleyes:

[Apples]

Should have snatched it from her hands and bolted for the exit. With that much weight in your hands, you would have bulled over any security who tried to stop you. :D ;)


(no I do not condone shoplifting, it was sarcasm people)

[Eman311]

^ LMAO

Dam that sucks. A good reason top just be patient.

[IbanezBassist_v2]

(no I do not condone shoplifting, it was sarcasm people)

Its not stealing if he pays for it.....

[mobhit101]

ooooooooooo

so close!

[Apples]

Its not stealing if he pays for it.....

Good point, I amend my original post. As you bolt for the door, drop a personal check filled out in the amount of $169 + tax. :D

[Syko360]

Should have snatched it from her hands and bolted for the exit. With that much weight in your hands, you would have bulled over any security who tried to stop you. :D ;)


(no I do not condone shoplifting, it was sarcasm people)

Dude, The sad thing is it crossed my mind. Just for a micro second, but that is how bad I want this game :D

It was like watching your kid or puppy get taken away and there was nothing I could do about it. So painful and infuriating. lol

[IbanezBassist_v2]

Go back on a different shift. Maybe they will have someone that won't care. Obviously this is the case if people are getting them early.

[dlisapussy]

You should have acted like you didn't hear her, put the money on the counter, then you could have grabbed it and bolted for the door.

Either that or just straight up punch the lady in the face...
Then nonchalantly proceed...

[Syko360]

Go back on a different shift. Maybe they will have someone that won't care. Obviously this is the case if people are getting them early.

I don't know if I can handle the pain again...Better send the wife, lol. I think Harmonix or EA or whoever already got to them because she looked mad that it almost happened again. Just can't resist the temptation though. It's like I am a fish and I know where the shiny bait is now. I just want to be in the store again and feel the presence of what should've been my "Box of Rock". :D

[mobhit101]

damn... I think I'm gonna go Rock Band hunting tonight! Visit all the local Wal-marts, CCs, BBs, Toys r Us, etc... See if I can find some unwitting fool!


::sigh:: then I'll feel kinda guilty....... until I power it up and ROCK OUT!!!!

[maddrummerdan86]

i would have been so excited that i would've jizzed in my hand and gave her the spiderman in her face, drop 2 bills on the counter, and run for closest exit!

[Apples]

If you go back, make sure to get the box in your hands or in your cart. You have much more leverage that way since you can wheel it off. :D

[Quastor]

Why must it only be Thursday??

[vtjustinb]

Send in the wife? THAT'S BRILLIANT.

*dresses up wife in heaving-cleavage dress, arms with $169+tax, hits the road*

[HeXcoda]

Don't just send in the wife. Send in the wife and kids. Get them to practice the big-eyed, puppy dog stare, and recite the following mantra.

"Daddy, I'm so happy we're going to be able to play this neat game together as a family before Jimmy dies of cancer in two days."

INSTANT WIN!

[mobhit101]

Don't just send in the wife. Send in the wife and kids. Get them to practice the big-eyed, puppy dog stare, and recite the following mantra.

"Daddy, I'm so happy we're going to be able to play this neat game together as a family before Jimmy dies of cancer in two days."

INSTANT WIN!

LMAO

(10 char.)

[hankmallon]

Man, that SUCKS! Just the fact of knowing it's ready to purchase for half a week is killer, but to be so close to having it? Rough.

[Syko360]

It was like I had HMXSean on one shoulder saying "Just wait till Tuesday. If you break street date HMXJohnlok will lock your Xbox with the RRoD" Then on the other shoulder it was my Evil Twin screaming. "Hey IT'S RIGHT THERE! GET IT! GET IT!!!! Don't let her stop you we're Sooooo close!" I was confused and upset so I sided with Sean. Damn you guilty conscience! :mad:

[Syko360]

Don't just send in the wife. Send in the wife and kids. Get them to practice the big-eyed, puppy dog stare, and recite the following mantra.

"Daddy, I'm so happy we're going to be able to play this neat game together as a family before Jimmy dies of cancer in two days."

INSTANT WIN!

Wow, that seriously cheered me up dude. I am still laughing with tears in my eyes, and this is the first time I have smiled in 3 hours. You just filled this thread with limitless WIN!

That's my go back strategy for sure. :D My 4 year old son is a ringer for this to work.

Sorry about the double post...WHOOPS! Forgot I just posted I was laughing so hard.

[vtjustinb]

Don't just send in the wife. Send in the wife and kids. Get them to practice the big-eyed, puppy dog stare, and recite the following mantra.

"Daddy, I'm so happy we're going to be able to play this neat game together as a family before Jimmy dies of cancer in two days."

INSTANT WIN!

Ahahaha. FLAWLESS VICTORY.

[seafisch]

Don't just send in the wife. Send in the wife and kids. Get them to practice the big-eyed, puppy dog stare, and recite the following mantra.

"Daddy, I'm so happy we're going to be able to play this neat game together as a family before Jimmy dies of cancer in two days."

INSTANT WIN!

If your kids can't help you with scams, really, what good are they? :p

[Apples]

If your kids can't help you with scams, really, what good are they? :p

Hey now, they can still mow the yard and take out the trash. :D

[Smidget]

damn dude. that hurts. I think I would weak in the legs and fall to my knees at the counter. Maybe just go prone on the floor. That would have meant hours and hours and hours of playtime over the weekend before Tuesday... not to like, remind you or anything.

from what you said though, it sounds like they were selling them the night before?

[Atsumi]

I'd just start crying there.

Though, they'll probably just laugh at a 19 year old girl crying.

[Syko360]

Do you think any got sold before they caught yours?

I know they did, like 5 people walked out of this place with Rock Band in hand last night. I just got the one Manager that either knows what's up. Or just got her ass chewed by corporate.

[Smidget]

haha, i edited my post after re-reading your post, just not in time :p

those are some lucky bastards. and yeah, i wouldn't surprised to see some employees come close to termination from this.

[HeXcoda]

I'd just start crying there.

Though, they'll probably just laugh at a 19 year old girl crying.

Are you kidding? You'd be MORE likely to get it. My sister pulls the "I'm a cute girl in distress" tactic all the time, pitching her voice just so, acting slightly confused, and it gets her unbelievably good customer service as a result. Watching her work her manipulative magic is terrifying and wonderful to behold.

[Atsumi]

Are you kidding? You'd be MORE likely to get it. My sister pulls the "I'm a cute girl in distress" tactic all the time, pitching her voice just so, acting slightly confused, and it gets her unbelievably good customer service as a result. Watching her work her manipulative magic is terrifying and wonderful to behold.
Maybe I should try it then.

"Hello, could I buy this game" *points to Rock Band*
"No ma'am, it doesn't come out until Tuesday"
"But... it's THURSDAY now" *tear cry cry*

[xfMike]

Syko, I got a mix of emotions from reading about your experiance! Damn manager. Bet she had a moustache that needs shaving after flying on that extra-large-not-quite-Harry-Potter-quality broom stick.

Seriously Syko, I would have been furious if that happened to me. I feel sad and angry for you. :P

[TheWolf619]

Denied!! :(

[seafisch]

I'd just start crying there.

Though, they'll probably just laugh at a 19 year old girl crying.

Nah, what HeXcoda said is right on -- just find a young, male employee, and you're golden. Although, to make extra sure, wear a low cut top with a bare midriff and a short skirt with those sexy knee length black boots. He'll probably buy the damn thing for you. ;)

[jaydajedi]

I have had 2 in my hands this morning one i was even wrighting the check out before i got caught. this sucks just like with guitar hero 3 i get screwed for following the rules. lol

[Police_Ataque]

I live in Tucson, and I'm so desperate I almost considered driving the two hours up to Phoenix just to see if the Circuit City rumor was true.

[Bakkster]

Maybe I should try it then.

"Hello, could I buy this game" *points to Rock Band*
"No ma'am, it doesn't come out until Tuesday"
"But... it's THURSDAY now" *tear cry cry*

ROFLCOPTER!

[Atsumi]

ROFLCOPTER!
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/4061/117890255832916c22cck6.jpg

[Apples]

That's not right!

[Maherj]

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/4061/117890255832916c22cck6.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/elrond/funey/roflchopter.jpg

[Kylekillgannon]

Nah, what HeXcoda said is right on -- just find a young, male employee, and you're golden. Although, to make extra sure, wear a low cut top with a bare midriff and a short skirt with those sexy knee length black boots. He'll probably buy the damn thing for you. ;)

I'd watch out, there can be some pretty damn shifty men in this world, they'd probably expect an under the table favor.................




sex

[drumkid92]

wow. im not the kind of person who would have responded to that calmly. i would have kicked the manager in the nuts that she probably has.

[Atsumi]

I'd watch out, there can be some pretty damn shifty men in this world, they'd probably expect an under the table favor.................




sex

That's when I'd be "Thanks for the game. Peace out, okay?"

Then leave.

I think I may go check a few places tomorrow... just in case.

[seafisch]

they'd probably expect an under the table favor.................sex

Sex under the table? Sounds cramped and uncomfortable...

[Kylekillgannon]

Sex under the table? Sounds cramped and uncomfortable...

You would be suprised

[seafisch]

Funny how threads evolve. This topic started out talking about touching boxes and dreams and wound up talking about sex under tables.

Actually, not that much different I guess... :o

[Bakkster]

wow. im not the kind of person who would have responded to that calmly. i would have kicked the manager in the nuts that she probably has.

For doing what she was supposed to, even when you know it's wrong? You're a bastard.

[ZkDotNet]

I tried my local Circuit City. Apparently an email went out to all the CC stores reminding them of the street date because a certain other store broke the date.

[logicalnoise]

Sex under the table? Sounds cramped and uncomfortable...

what like the back of a Volkswagen?

[Peytah]

If I were you, I'd go back there again and wait until another dimwitted employee is working. Then ask for it again and they might be as ill-informed as the other employee and take the box out for you, this time without a manager around. Hopefully anyways.

That's a really sad story though. I'd have cried.

[morik_trask]

what like the back of a Volkswagen?

Yay! Another KS fan:) hehe