preorder or bargain bin?

[Xmo]

bargain hunting is rewarding but if your looking and found none its quite disappointing. although it is time consuming... do you have any pointers/tips?
I could be wrong, but I always think shops in canada gives better sale, deals etc.

I only preordered 3 ce's in the past and have money set aside or save up for it

[swedish]

sometimes i use kajjij to find ppl in my area who are selling ce rather cheap, i use price watch on the futureshop website and i search products on gamestop to see cheap CEs that are within a certain radius (like fallout 3 ce is only 30$ at gamestop however few stores have them in stock, i just find stores that are rather close and call to confirm they are in stock)