RTX 3000 Series Micro Center Discussion & FAQ!

shinfo44

walbyus said:

Hi everyone! Lurker here. Decided to post.
For those braving the micro center store fronts on release day, why not order online with newegg or b&h? Those sites probably have a higher stock, you don't have to worry about covid and, depending on your location, you could have a card by the weekend at the latest? I'm curious because I was planning on ordering online, but it seems most of you will be going in person...want to make sure I'm not missing out on something.

Thanks guys and girls!

1. Getting a card at a physical location and getting instant gratification by receiving it that day.

2. I don't have to compete against a bot.

3. The chances are just very small trying to get a card online. You're going to be competing with multiple people, bots, full servers, etc. It's almost the same risk trying to get one in-store at Microcenter, honestly, in terms of luck and availability. And I would much rather take my chances in person than to set myself up for disappointment sadly hitting F5 all-day.

joejccva71

Yea I wouldn't even bank on getting one online.  
- Click purchase for new FTW3 3080 on Newegg
- Receive that email later that says "sorry but we are out of stock, and will have to refund you"
- We will process your refund and you should receive it within 10-14 business days. 
- Have a nice day.

Sorry but no.  It's in person or bust at this point.

Brad_Isnard

elcid_777 said:

Junkie said:

Honestly planning on camping out Wednesday morning/ scoping out the area on Tuesday. Gonna try and grab a 3080 and 3090 (Will be doing this twice lol)
 

This is my biggest concern. Having to compete with people that are going to "camp" outside the store the night before. I really hope Micro Center Tustin has a good, fair plan in place to maximize the chances of getting a card to people who get there in the 5am - 6am times. Imagine waking up at 4am, driving for an hour to get here, and only to have 30 people already camped outside. Cool for those who can camp out the night before (is this even allowed during the current pandemic?) but not cool for those that work and have to drive from far away. 

Why in the world would they make a plan to give you a card, because you didn't show up as early as someone else?

MicroCenter - What about numbering your parking spaces (sidewalk chalk or cheap signs) after close the night before, so when we show up, we can just park and stay in the safety of our vehicles? Less Covid risk, and there are more parking spaces in one double row than you have cards.

Bunches

joejccva71 said:

Anyone going early Thursday morning at the Cambridge store in Mass?  I'll be there.

I’m going, want to link up to hold spots in line so we can take pisses if needed?

joejccva71

Bunches said:

joejccva71 said:

Anyone going early Thursday morning at the Cambridge store in Mass?  I'll be there.

I’m going, want to link up to hold spots in line so we can take pisses if needed?

When are you going?  Early that morning?  I don't think I can camp out the night before, even if they're allowing that.

Bunches

joejccva71 said:

Bunches said:

joejccva71 said:

Anyone going early Thursday morning at the Cambridge store in Mass?  I'll be there.

I’m going, want to link up to hold spots in line so we can take pisses if needed?

When are you going?  Early that morning?  I don't think I can camp out the night before, even if they're allowing that.

I’m not camping. But I don’t have to work Thursday so can head there whenever. Send me a message 

Firedup

Anyone going to the Yonkers location want to link up?

Juliann6

Anyone planning on camping at the flushing location?

Digitalhen

anyone going to brooklyn?

Chaosblader

Anyone want to link up at the Madison Heights location?

kishinfoulux

See the smart thing to do would be to "link up" with someone from there going to a similar location...and then break their ankles and hide the body. Less competition. 

shinfo44

True, I was worried about possible bathroom breaks as well. I'll be drinking coffee for sure that morning, so who knows if I, uh, don't have to take the Browns to the Super Bowl that morning...

CobraKai

Just make sure they end up in the bowl game for sure and not out front of the store,

Digitalhen

kishinfoulux said:

See the smart thing to do would be to "link up" with someone from there going to a similar location...and then break their ankles and hide the body. Less competition. 

only after they get their voucher

FallenDeity93

Anyone going to be at the Dallas location?

Sawyers02

Anyone going to the Houston location.  Going to be there from Fort Polk.

ZOLOTOKE

Rockville location here, send me a message to group up together for the release!

sumac

I'm planning on camping out at the Yonkers location. Anyone else? If there's nobody else there at midnight I might leave and come back at 5am. Don't wanna get robbed...

Felicity

kishinfoulux said:

See the smart thing to do would be to "link up" with someone from there going to a similar location...and then break their ankles and hide the body. Less competition. 

you think the board games were some sort of joke?
can you not give away my plan?

OFalk280

Fingers crossed we find out the plan of action soon! Trying to figure out my Thursday morning plans

FallenDeity93

Sawyers02 said:

Anyone going to the Houston location.  Going to be there from Fort Polk.

That's awesome you're coming from LA. What time are you considering going?

kishinfoulux

Felicity said:

kishinfoulux said:

See the smart thing to do would be to "link up" with someone from there going to a similar location...and then break their ankles and hide the body. Less competition. 

you think the board games were some sort of joke?
can you not give away my plan?

Lips are sealed.

Sawyers02

FallenDeity93 said:

Sawyers02 said:

Anyone going to the Houston location.  Going to be there from Fort Polk.

That's awesome you're coming from LA. What time are you considering going?

I am going to be there tomorrow night.  I have a useless computer until I get a new card.

Duff2087

I'll be camping out at the Mayfield location in Ohio; hopefully it's not all for naught as I've gotten differing opinions from various employees as to the availability on release day.

YoshiMoshi

@TSTonyV
When will the updated FAQ be released?

walbyus

walbyus said:

Hi everyone! Lurker here. Decided to post.
For those braving the micro center store fronts on release day, why not order online with newegg or b&h? Those sites probably have a higher stock, you don't have to worry about covid and, depending on your location, you could have a card by the weekend at the latest? I'm curious because I was planning on ordering online, but it seems most of you will be going in person...want to make sure I'm not missing out on something.

Thanks guys and girls!

Wow! Thanks for all the response!
Too bad I have to be at work super early thursday. Won't be able to make it to a store until 3pm at the earliest. I expect the shelves will have tumbleweeds by then.
Good luck everyone!

YoshiMoshi

Because if I'm one of the one in a couple million people who will be spamming F5 all day long on online retailers and the heavens are in my favor and I actually get one, I will have to wait weeks for them to ship it to me. If I get one at microcenter on the day of the release, I will be able to game on this blessing on the day of release and not have to wait for weeks and weeks.

Conrad

Anyone going to the Cincinnati location on Thursday? I'm torn between sleeping in my car overnight or showing up at 7 a.m 

YoshiMoshi

Conrad said:

Anyone going to the Cincinnati location on Thursday? I'm torn between sleeping in my car overnight or showing up at 7 a.m 

I think you might want to get there much earlier than 7 AM. Just look at the lines for the 3### CPUs.

TSTonyV

YoshiMoshi said:

@TSTonyV
When will the updated FAQ be released?

I was hoping we'd have it yesterday. Now I'm hoping we have it today.