Anticipated Super smash bros bundle

[KnightOfTruth]

Yeah, many selling already on eBay for ~$150+. This thing won't hold its value THAT long I imagine though since all the individual components can be bought seprately (unlike, say the ZeldaS Bundle like this).

I pre-ordered mine in store for a $5 deposit awhile back - had no issues, they had it in the back for me. So not likely that it was a online vs. in-store pre-order fiasco as some has claimed.

And yeah, already got my CD order in!

[xhunter]

I ended up not buying the bundle because GameStop was sold out, but I had store credit. Still got all the parts of the bundle, though. About to go pick up the game, adapter, and two controllers!

[Abstract3000]

There is no reason it should hold much value than any other particular Nintendo 1st party title. I'm amazed how many people are willing to spend that much on it when there has been absolutely no mentioning of the word "Limited" from any Official source. As a matter of Fact best buy, Amazon, & Gamestop have all listed it out of stock and then obtained more stock several times since its announcement months ago. Every product contained in the bundle is still in stock and as anyone who has been around Nintendo isn't one to make anything very limited, but hell if people want to drop all the extra cash just to see they could have saved $50 bucks in a couple weeks thats their prerogative. It's just sad this aggressive reseller attitude makes it very frustrating for individuals who don't view games as trading cards and enjoy them for what they are making it harder and more expensive to obtain.

[KnightOfTruth]

You make some valid points there, but it is VERY unlikely that these will still be available anytime after Christmas. Also, even if they are, there is almost NO chance that they will ever decrease in retail value - Nintendo (primarily "first party") games almost are never on sale and even then are only a small percentage off. The MSRP typically does not decrease until the end of the platform's life or the beginning of the next.

I only paid around $60 for mine (the boxed bundle) which I felt was a fantastic price for a launch-day title of this caliber, and why I gladly ponied up the cash (or store credit @ BB).

But regarding the contents, yes - there is nothing special about the $100 bundle except for the box and that it's basically $10 off MSRP for all the items separately.

They have not advertised it as "limited" or "collectors" at all, so Nintendo could surprise us all and re-release the box set, but I believe that would be an absolute first (IIRC) for any bundle ever released by the company (though I'm willing to admit that they MAY have done it once or twice before, just can't recall it in my ~18yrs of being a fan).

[Twisted]

Nintendo did do a reprint and an over production of WII SUPER MARIO BROS ALL STARS COLLECTION, after it's first initial limited run..LOL..i'm just waiting for gamestop to have this bundle set reprinted..then tear off the seal flap sticker, then call this set used and sell them for $199.99

[Iwatasan]

Originally Posted by KnightOfTruth

I pre-ordered mine in store for a $5 deposit awhile back - had no issues, they had it in the back for me. So not likely that it was a online vs. in-store pre-order fiasco as some has claimed.

You mean as I claimed? Or is that the word around the net too?

Spoiler!

Believe me, I played hard ball with the manager for a long time in order to get my two copies, and got a lot of specific info about this particular store's order. They had 16 preorders: 6 in-store (including my 2) and 10 online for in-store pickup. They only got in 10 copies for their online orders and didn't sell any to people who hadn't pre-ordered. Three online customers had picked up their orders already so they had 7 left in stock by the time I got there, but initially what they told me is "we don't have any." At least one other in-store customer had come in earlier for their order and been forced to accept the 3 items separately for $99.99 instead of the LE Bundle. I was calm and courteous but firm about needing the LE version once I'd actually seen them with my own eyes and knew they had some in stock. So the manager actually phoned some of the online customers to see if they'd accept the 3 items separately for the $99.99 price, and lucky for me 2 of them did so I got mine. Super cool of her to do that for me. Also, no stores in their Region had any leftover stock to share, and their warehouse was out as well with no option to re-order.

TL;DR: For my store at least I can guarantee this was the case, so if you see corroborating comments around the net, I would be inclined to believe them. You just have good karma Knight.

Originally Posted by Abstract3000

It's just sad this aggressive reseller attitude makes it very frustrating for individuals who don't view games as trading cards and enjoy them for what they are making it harder and more expensive to obtain.

Welcome. It does suck paying scalpers, especially when you do so knowing that their profit margin will be a lot higher than Nintendo's for example. No worries about being able to affordably obtain this particular Bundle's contents though, so that's a positive.

[Iwatasan]

Originally Posted by KnightOfTruth

I only paid around $60 for mine (the boxed bundle) which I felt was a fantastic price for a launch-day title of this caliber, and why I gladly ponied up the cash (or store credit @ BB).

Still trying to figure this one out. Should I chalk that up to good karma as well?

Originally Posted by KnightOfTruth

They have not advertised it as "limited" or "collectors" at all, so Nintendo could surprise us all and re-release the box set, but I believe that would be an absolute first (IIRC) for any bundle ever released by the company (though I'm willing to admit that they MAY have done it once or twice before, just can't recall it in my ~18yrs of being a fan).

Originally Posted by Twisted

Nintendo did do a reprint and an over production of WII SUPER MARIO BROS ALL STARS COLLECTION, after it's first initial limited run..LOL..i'm just waiting for gamestop to have this bundle set reprinted..then tear off the seal flap sticker, then call this set used and sell them for $199.99

No previous bundles for the Smash franchise and of course my only other main expertise is Zelda. The Four Swords Adventures bundle (came with a GBA-GCN cable) might not have been a single-production-run release? 2004 was a little before I really started collecting Zelda though, I picked that one up later on.

If NoA does indeed decide to produce more SSB Bundles it would be the first intelligent marketing/distribution move I'll have seen them make in a while.

[Twisted]

I am still selling my new sealed bundle for $112 plus shipping if anyone is still interested.

[Abstract3000]

Heres the first hint from Amazon that more are on the way!

"In stock on November 27, 2014.
Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your account will only be charged when we ship the item. "

As for being around past the new year we will have to See, Nintendo needs Wii-U sales in North America desperately right now and they just might milk it for all it's worth, I think they will keep producing while its Selling but with caution. No Nintendo 1st party titles typically do not lose much value, nor would I expect this title to be anything different, I just don't see paying more than a $100 being all that wise, though some simply aren't very patient.

[Iwatasan]

Originally Posted by Abstract3000

"In stock on November 27, 2014.
Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your account will only be charged when we ship the item. "

Does it still say that somewhere? Screenshot or link? I just checked here and didn't see that anywhere, but maybe the page is different for me since I bought a couple already?

What I see is "24 new from $174.93"