Curt Vendel Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I've notice that I can't find the FB2 listed on any of the major retailer sites like Target, Walmart, Best Buy or CompUSA so far... Lets hear from everyone as we all go out and stop into stores for the post-holiday bargains, lets see how many - if any FB2s remain on dealer shelves as so far from what I've seen, it does appear to have sold out. Curt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I've notice that I can't find the FB2 listed on any of the major retailer sites like Target, Walmart, Best Buy or CompUSA so far... Lets hear from everyone as we all go out and stop into stores for the post-holiday bargains, lets see how many - if any FB2s remain on dealer shelves as so far from what I've seen, it does appear to have sold out. Curt 992107[/snapback] I can't say I've been in the stores a lot but any time I've been in any department stores to look for FB2s I've never seen them. This must have been one of the hottest items of the season. Do you know or at liberty to say how many were made? Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted January 1, 2006 Author Share Posted January 1, 2006 Atari ordered 860K to cover retailer orders... Waiting to hear from Atari on 06' decisions. Curt I've notice that I can't find the FB2 listed on any of the major retailer sites like Target, Walmart, Best Buy or CompUSA so far... Lets hear from everyone as we all go out and stop into stores for the post-holiday bargains, lets see how many - if any FB2s remain on dealer shelves as so far from what I've seen, it does appear to have sold out. Curt 992107[/snapback] I can't say I've been in the stores a lot but any time I've been in any department stores to look for FB2s I've never seen them. This must have been one of the hottest items of the season. Do you know or at liberty to say how many were made? Allan 992114[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I do know that WalMart in Massapequa had *stacks* of them in the beginning of December, but by around the 20th, they were all gone. Target was also out of them for a time, but they seem to have them in again. I'll keep an eye out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[d2f]Iggy*SJB Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 We have 2 local WalMarts(I do hit both).....the closer one was down to 2 units when I bought mine. Went to 0 when I had to make the exchange. Went back a week later, and they had more. I was there the other day, and saw some woman looking at them, along with the other PNP games. I told her about how neat the FB2 was, and she ended up buying it. I think they had....maybe 3 left after that? I haven't had a chance to check out the other WalMart yet. At least Atari didn't over-hype and massively under-deliver....like another company *COUGH*Microsoft*COUGH* did....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atwwong Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I've seen stocks at BestBuy here in Vancouver sell out before Christmas; I didn't see any on Boxing Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8bitclassics Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Local Wal-Mart has about six on the shelf as of this week. My distributor has been out for a while with no ETA. They sold quickly when I had them in stock. Even FlashBack 1's sold well over Christmas. But since my cost and markup aren't that much, not sure if I will get anymore in stock as most people go to major retailers. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I looked in some stores in the Vancouver area both before and after Christmas. Before I might have seen a stack of ten FB2s; after the shopping blitz there might have been one or two left on the same shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewman21 Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 The Super Target in Grand Forks ND had a couple in stock this last Thursday. The Fargo Target and Bestbuy were out as of the 27th. Haven't been back this weekend but i'll take a look on Tuesday after restocking happens. Drewman21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsoper Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I've seen them in a couple bay area Gamestops this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbanes Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 8bit Classics seems to have -2 on hand. Guess they accidently oversold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8bitclassics Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 8bit Classics seems to have -2 on hand. Guess they accidently oversold. 992349[/snapback] That's an understatement I ended up buying so many from Wal-marts before Xmas as I was waiting for my stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekkiELO Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 The Super Wal-Mart in Valparaiso, Indiana had about 4 left as of last Fri. (12/30)! Signed, Rick Vendl II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Gray Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 As of last Wednesday, three Targets, two Wal-Marts, one kMart and one Gamestop were all sold out. I did find two at a Best Buy and two at another Gamestop. I bought mine at the Best Buy. Oh, this is the Richmond, VA area. Congrats, Curt, the FB2 is wonderful. My son LOVES Maze, Maze and Hangman (and some of the other single player games as well, but he loves beat daddy.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstulir Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I've notice that I can't find the FB2 listed on any of the major retailer sites like Target, Walmart, Best Buy or CompUSA so far... Lets hear from everyone as we all go out and stop into stores for the post-holiday bargains, lets see how many - if any FB2s remain on dealer shelves as so far from what I've seen, it does appear to have sold out. Curt 992107[/snapback] Bucks County, PA Best Buy @ Oxford Valley Mall -- SOLD OUT Target @ Oxford Valley Mall -- SOLD OUT Gamestop @ Oxford Valley Mall -- SOLD OUT Target @ Neshaminy Mall -- SOLD OUT Best Buy near Willow Grove Mall -- SOLD OUT What is sad is that I helped work on the dang thing and I can't even get my hands on a few for gifts, giveaways, etc. I was just going to spend the money and buy a few, and now I can't find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8bitclassics Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I've notice that I can't find the FB2 listed on any of the major retailer sites like Target, Walmart, Best Buy or CompUSA so far... Lets hear from everyone as we all go out and stop into stores for the post-holiday bargains, lets see how many - if any FB2s remain on dealer shelves as so far from what I've seen, it does appear to have sold out. Curt 992107[/snapback] Bucks County, PA Best Buy @ Oxford Valley Mall -- SOLD OUT Target @ Oxford Valley Mall -- SOLD OUT Gamestop @ Oxford Valley Mall -- SOLD OUT Target @ Neshaminy Mall -- SOLD OUT Best Buy near Willow Grove Mall -- SOLD OUT What is sad is that I helped work on the dang thing and I can't even get my hands on a few for gifts, giveaways, etc. I was just going to spend the money and buy a few, and now I can't find them. 992637[/snapback] I'd be happy to pick up the units at my local Wal-mart and send them out to you at cost. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicgamingguy Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I haven't seen any around my area, for sure, however since I already have one, it's no biggie for me. I must say if someone can offer to pick some up for people around here that still want one, you shan't be disappointed! It's a great little system. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindfield Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Some Future Shop stores in my area (Toronto/Brampton/Mississauga) have some left -- Weston and Downtown Toronto, and Heartland (Mississauga) seem to still have stock. The rest in the GTA are sold out. Best Buy's Heartland store also has them in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+HatNJ Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 (edited) I got mine in Dec through Columbia House (Im a DVD Club Member) Got it for 29.99 free S & H Now its 44.99 and they have em. Guess they saw the demand and now shafting their customers Was goin to order a 2nd one to mod but at 45 bucks Ill pass Edited January 2, 2006 by HatNJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted January 3, 2006 Author Share Posted January 3, 2006 I had a heck of time getting Atari to send out the ones owed to Dennis Debro and Tony Wong, still nevered received my official lot from Atari for Mike, Marty, Albert and many others.... I have to drive down in a week or two to Atari, I'll see if I can pry a couple out of their hands for you guys. Curt I've notice that I can't find the FB2 listed on any of the major retailer sites like Target, Walmart, Best Buy or CompUSA so far... Lets hear from everyone as we all go out and stop into stores for the post-holiday bargains, lets see how many - if any FB2s remain on dealer shelves as so far from what I've seen, it does appear to have sold out. Curt 992107[/snapback] Bucks County, PA Best Buy @ Oxford Valley Mall -- SOLD OUT Target @ Oxford Valley Mall -- SOLD OUT Gamestop @ Oxford Valley Mall -- SOLD OUT Target @ Neshaminy Mall -- SOLD OUT Best Buy near Willow Grove Mall -- SOLD OUT What is sad is that I helped work on the dang thing and I can't even get my hands on a few for gifts, giveaways, etc. I was just going to spend the money and buy a few, and now I can't find them. 992637[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atwwong Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Curt, while you're down there, see if you can convince them to go ahead with production of the Rev.C units. I'd love to see all the improvements made to the binaries! (and try and get some good photos of the reception room if you have time! ) I had a heck of time getting Atari to send out the ones owed to Dennis Debro and Tony Wong, still nevered received my official lot from Atari for Mike, Marty, Albert and many others.... I have to drive down in a week or two to Atari, I'll see if I can pry a couple out of their hands for you guys. Curt I've notice that I can't find the FB2 listed on any of the major retailer sites like Target, Walmart, Best Buy or CompUSA so far... Lets hear from everyone as we all go out and stop into stores for the post-holiday bargains, lets see how many - if any FB2s remain on dealer shelves as so far from what I've seen, it does appear to have sold out. Curt 992107[/snapback] Bucks County, PA Best Buy @ Oxford Valley Mall -- SOLD OUT Target @ Oxford Valley Mall -- SOLD OUT Gamestop @ Oxford Valley Mall -- SOLD OUT Target @ Neshaminy Mall -- SOLD OUT Best Buy near Willow Grove Mall -- SOLD OUT What is sad is that I helped work on the dang thing and I can't even get my hands on a few for gifts, giveaways, etc. I was just going to spend the money and buy a few, and now I can't find them. 992637[/snapback] 993064[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 What is sad is that I helped work on the dang thing and I can't even get my hands on a few for gifts, giveaways, etc. I was just going to spend the money and buy a few, and now I can't find them. Well, look on the bright side: if the FB2 is selling that well, there'll be more production runs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Galaga Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I have NEVER seen the FB2 at my local Wal-mart or Target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari_wizard Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 (edited) the last few days before christmas our local wal-mart didn't have any on the floor. they were too busy for me to wait around and ask if they had more in the back. i haven't had a chance to check since. our AAFES PX at West Point, NY has them. my wife had one since the middle of November and i had no idea. . Edited January 3, 2006 by atari_wizard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstulir Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I'd be happy to pick up the units at my local Wal-mart and send them out to you at cost. Corey 992645[/snapback] Thanks for the offer, but I hope that won't be necessary. As Curt mentioned, the team is owed some units, and I guess I will just have to wait. I appreciate the offer, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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