Xbox Series Pre-order at Shoppers

Sep 21st, 2020 3:35 pm

#1

PerryMason [OP]: Newbie; Nov 11, 2012; 11 posts; 1 upvote; Vaughan

Sep 21st, 2020 3:35 pm

Good day everyone,

I hope someone would be able to share their experience, if there is one, regarding the process of pre-order from shoppers drug mart. I am wondering if it would be possible to apply the PC points at the time of the actual purchase in store when the console is shipped.

Any responses will be greatly appreciated!

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Sep 21st, 2020 8:39 pm

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ChippewaBarr: Deal Addict; Sep 7, 2014; 1768 posts; 2607 upvotes; Gud Ol' Ontariuh Boy

Sep 21st, 2020 8:39 pm

0 members and 7 guests lol.

But I'm interested as well.

I'm trying to time this with a "mega" redemption, hopefully around BF where the redemption will even be more lucrative (BF2019 I think was 250k for $400 if I recall correctly).

Not sure how they will do the pre-orders, but most places you pay on delivery, so you'd pay when you actually have it in hand (November 10th at earliest).

If you could pre-order and pay tomorrow with points though...could use 200k PCO Points to knock $300 off since it's a bonus redemption event until Wednesday. But highly doubt they'd let you pay now.

I signed up for both PS5 and Xbox emails from Shoppers site where it talks about pre-order, but haven't gotten anything about Xbox.

Sep 21st, 2020 10:14 pm

#3

SirLookout4Deals: Sr. Member; Feb 15, 2010; 682 posts; 651 upvotes; Surrey

Sep 21st, 2020 10:14 pm

This thread got me excited because I thought you had the info you're requesting because I want it too.

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Sep 22nd, 2020 9:03 am

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9394: Deal Fanatic; Jul 5, 2001; 8343 posts; 8328 upvotes; Toronto

Sep 22nd, 2020 9:03 am

Still no email link from SDM...

Sep 22nd, 2020 9:22 am

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Gedge: Sr. Member; Nov 30, 2006; 735 posts; 56 upvotes; Toronto

Sep 22nd, 2020 9:22 am

For the Shoppers PS5 pre-order you reserved the console at the Shoppers location of your choice. That's it - no deposit, no opportunity to pre-pay either with a card or points. I can't see why they wouldn't let you use them on pickup.

Sep 22nd, 2020 9:56 am

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sumtimw0ng: Deal Addict; Aug 25, 2015; 2847 posts; 1346 upvotes; Montreal, QC

Sep 22nd, 2020 9:56 am

Gedge wrote: ↑ For the Shoppers PS5 pre-order you reserved the console at the Shoppers location of your choice. That's it - no deposit, no opportunity to pre-pay either with a card or points. I can't see why they wouldn't let you use them on pickup.

well then, i don't see the point other than you want it on launch day. if only we could use our points now for some bonus redemption, it'd have been great

Sep 29th, 2020 3:34 pm

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mc_molineux: Deal Addict; Dec 26, 2006; 3267 posts; 558 upvotes

Sep 29th, 2020 3:34 pm

It's basically like they're just holding one under your name. I imagine that when you get there, it will be the same as buying it off the shelf, and you'll be able to pay with points and/or use any promotions applicable at the time.

Sep 30th, 2020 7:24 pm

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sumtimw0ng: Deal Addict; Aug 25, 2015; 2847 posts; 1346 upvotes; Montreal, QC

Sep 30th, 2020 7:24 pm

mc_molineux wrote: ↑ It's basically like they're just holding one under your name. I imagine that when you get there, it will be the same as buying it off the shelf, and you'll be able to pay with points and/or use any promotions applicable at the time.

yeah. console is reserved under your name. i'm guessing they'll keep those in the back so you come, have your number and name and pay which whatever means you have. i'll be using points and cash. it is most likely certain there won't be a bonus redemption during that week and the next

Oct 1st, 2020 10:43 am

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9394: Deal Fanatic; Jul 5, 2001; 8343 posts; 8328 upvotes; Toronto

Oct 1st, 2020 10:43 am

I'm hoping SDM's will be getting a supply of XSX for walk-in purchases.

Oct 1st, 2020 9:16 pm

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mrtvgame: Deal Addict; Dec 11, 2006; 4864 posts; 1859 upvotes; Ajax

Oct 1st, 2020 9:16 pm

9394 wrote: ↑ I'm hoping SDM's will be getting a supply of XSX for walk-in purchases.

Doubtful any retailers will have walk-ins due to COVID.

Oct 8th, 2020 8:36 am

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9394: Deal Fanatic; Jul 5, 2001; 8343 posts; 8328 upvotes; Toronto

Oct 8th, 2020 8:36 am

SDM now has an electronics section online - including Nintendo Switch. I wonder if the random PS5 of Xbox will show up: https://beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca/Shop ... ing&page=0

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Oct 29th, 2020 12:32 pm

#12

9394: Deal Fanatic; Jul 5, 2001; 8343 posts; 8328 upvotes; Toronto

Oct 29th, 2020 12:32 pm

I think we expected this, but I asked SDM if they would be getting consoles for walk-in customers:

"The stores will only receive the orders for customers that pre-order online the will not be any extra Xbox unless someone decides to not pick up her/he order. You will have to call the store to find out if they have any left from the pre-orders."

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Oct 29th, 2020 11:08 pm

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kookoo: Deal Addict; Dec 12, 2006; 1732 posts; 151 upvotes; Toronto

Oct 29th, 2020 11:08 pm

I wonder if my Xbox and PS5 will be available on the launch days. Never bought launch anything at Shoppers... Only 12 and 14 days away...

Oct 29th, 2020 11:30 pm

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mrtvgame: Deal Addict; Dec 11, 2006; 4864 posts; 1859 upvotes; Ajax

Oct 29th, 2020 11:30 pm

kookoo wrote: ↑ I wonder if my Xbox and PS5 will be available on the launch days. Never bought launch anything at Shoppers... Only 12 and 14 days away...

Should be without a hitch.

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Oct 30th, 2020 1:59 am

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kookoo: Deal Addict; Dec 12, 2006; 1732 posts; 151 upvotes; Toronto

Oct 30th, 2020 1:59 am

mrtvgame wrote: ↑ Should be without a hitch.

I worry that with the glitch Shoppers had on Digital PS5 day, they may have oversold. But lets see!

Oct 30th, 2020 9:07 am

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mrtvgame: Deal Addict; Dec 11, 2006; 4864 posts; 1859 upvotes; Ajax

Oct 30th, 2020 9:07 am

kookoo wrote: ↑ I worry that with the glitch Shoppers had on Digital PS5 day, they may have oversold. But lets see!

Given that they re-sent emails confirming the orders and that we have not had really any cancellations, I think it is going to be fine.

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