Preorder Question - Guild Wars Forums

Geist · Mar 05, 2005, 03:52 PM // 15:52

If you preordered Guild Wars, is there anything you need to go pick up at the place you preordered it at on the day it comes out, or is there really no need since you already have all of the software and whatnot?

BlackArrow · Mar 05, 2005, 04:02 PM // 16:02

Yes, you'll need to pick up the game box. In side the box is the extrmely important key so you can play on and after April 28th. I'm sure they'll be other goodies inside the box like a CD containing the Client, a manual, among other things. Unless you get your key emailed to you, you ill defitnly need to pick up the game box to play the game.

Whosa Skylore · Mar 05, 2005, 04:10 PM // 16:10

if you preorder it online will it get mail or what? cause my preorder key and that package got mailed, so i guess that would be a good thing to know for me

BlackArrow · Mar 05, 2005, 04:13 PM // 16:13

I assume it'll get mailed then too. I preordered mine in store so I know I have to go in there and pick it up. I would suggest contacting the place you preordered from for more information.

Whosa Skylore · Mar 05, 2005, 04:18 PM // 16:18

ohh that stinks...so i guess i wont get it at the same time as everyone else :/ well i priority mailed it

didnt want to have to wait the extra day when it came out

Nova · Mar 05, 2005, 07:36 PM // 19:36

A question of his/hers that hasn't been answered that I would like answered is, What do you need to take to the store that shows you pre-ordered? Or something. I mean, supposedly pre-ordering allows you a copy of the game that is yours when it comes out. What do we do to insure we can get our copy of the game? Thats what we want to know.

Whosa Skylore · Mar 05, 2005, 07:38 PM // 19:38

im not sure but they prob. have your name on their comp.

THX · Mar 05, 2005, 07:40 PM // 19:40

As Whosa Skylore said, they probably have your name on your computer. Also, chances are you received a receipt and it would be wise to present it.

Nova · Mar 05, 2005, 07:41 PM // 19:41

Thanks Whosa, I will jsut go in there and see if I can get it. I'll take my Pre-Order Receipt I guess jsut in cae they want to make sure I actually purchased it. Then they will prolly let me buy it.

Than ks again. You might want to try this Geist. If all ewlse fails and they give ou BS, give 'em hell.

thegriffgeeks · Mar 08, 2005, 03:40 PM // 15:40

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Originally Posted by Geist

If you preordered Guild Wars, is there anything you need to go pick up at the place you preordered it at on the day it comes out, or is there really no need since you already have all of the software and whatnot?

Found this on the Guildwars site (because I was wondering myself what that $10 pgk got me).

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Question
Will my preorder access key be the same as the one that allows me full access to the game?

Answer
The Guild Wars Preorder Access Key functions only for our pre-release events. You will receive a new key when you purchase a retail version of Guild Wars. You will be prompted to enter that key when you join the game for the first time. Entering this key and your existing account user name will give you access to your special item and to the character names that have been reserved to your personal account.

Aladdar · Mar 08, 2005, 04:13 PM // 16:13

each store will handle the pre-order slightly different. So best bet would be to contact the store you purchased the game from to find out what you need to do.

Bgnome · Mar 08, 2005, 06:21 PM // 18:21

i believe that gamestop and eb usually have you on record when you preorder so you may not need a receipt. i usually have it anyways, just to be safe.

however, best buy is not as good at the preorder thing. they do not actually keep a record of who bought the preorder package. you NEED a receipt to show the customer service rep in order for them to discount the price. if you do not have a receipt, you pay full retail price. however, if you paid with a credit card, they can try to look up the transaction and pull up a receipt, as they can do with any other purchase. this is not guranteed to work and definitely doesnt if you paid with cash.

BlackArrow · Mar 08, 2005, 06:30 PM // 18:30

The guy at EB where I preordered said I don't even need to bring in my receipt when I pick up the game, jsut some ID so they know it's me thats picking it up. My name is stored on the computer under my phone number and paid off so I'll just go in there and grab it on the 28th (unless preorders can pick up early).

Zaklex · Mar 08, 2005, 09:25 PM // 21:25

It appears that BestBuy doesn't have a uniform in store pre-order policy. From my experience with pre-ordering The Sims2 for my daughter, all I needed to do was bring in the pre-order box and go to customer service, at which time they handed me the full game and gave me a form to pay for the difference, would assume(dangerous word, I know) that they will handle GW the same way, but just in case I have my receipt.

Davion · Mar 08, 2005, 11:21 PM // 23:21

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Originally Posted by Nova

A question of his/hers that hasn't been answered that I would like answered is, What do you need to take to the store that shows you pre-ordered? Or something. I mean, supposedly pre-ordering allows you a copy of the game that is yours when it comes out. What do we do to insure we can get our copy of the game? Thats what we want to know.

Depends on what store you got the game from.

A friend of mine went through Best Buy... they said nothing about picking up the retail package ..except for needing the original receipt... I went through EB games... they actually inquired me to my phone number and my full name...my receipt is optional..all I need to do is show my driver's license as ID to pick it up (though I did save the receipt as well)

Weezer_Blue · Mar 09, 2005, 12:54 AM // 00:54

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Originally Posted by Geist

If you preordered Guild Wars, is there anything you need to go pick up at the place you preordered it at on the day it comes out, or is there really no need since you already have all of the software and whatnot?

Depends if you preordered online or at the store. If you preordered online, they will mail you your copy (box and all) of guild wars and it will include the final key to play the game that will be the actual thing. If you got it strait from the store all you have is the preorder box and a beta key which will expire as soon as the game actually comes out so you will need to go back to the store with your reciept from when you bought the preorder package and then they will take off however much you paid for the preorder from the price of the actual game ($50.00 - preorder) and give you the real thing. You may not need the reciept depending on if they have it in their computers or not.

jaynan · Mar 09, 2005, 02:53 AM // 02:53

Anyone have fun like I just did with BestBuy? I preordered right after the Jan BWE. I got the preorder package in 4 days, and they followed up with notification every time information changed regarding the final game. All good, right? They just cancelled my order for the final game because it wouldn't ship in a reasonable amount of time. HELLO! It's a preorder for an item I know hasn't been released yet! I tried calling them and it only took me 3 tries to figure out how to get to a human, but by then I didn't have enough time to wait for my call to be answered in the order it was received. (Gotta love the automated system!)

It's not all bad since I got the preorder package for the $1.50 shipping cost

. I think I'm going to preorder the final game from EB now. It's closer to home and I'd rather have the bow than the shield anyway.

I'm still laughing about it.

Genosha · Mar 10, 2005, 05:41 AM // 05:41

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Originally Posted by Nova

A question of his/hers that hasn't been answered that I would like answered is, What do you need to take to the store that shows you pre-ordered? Or something. I mean, supposedly pre-ordering allows you a copy of the game that is yours when it comes out. What do we do to insure we can get our copy of the game? Thats what we want to know.

Unfortunately

, you need your reciept to recieve the Pre-order is that what you were wondering?

Most stores DO NOT take a name, they need the reciept. (CompUSA, BestBuy, EBGames, etc.)

The only exception would be if they had a log and you actually gave them your name to be put into that log. This excludes holding the Pre-order package before purchase of the Pre-order package.

Hope this answers the question.

gosunahc · Mar 10, 2005, 07:10 AM // 07:10

sorz guys, but i need some help
say if i preorder guildwars now from EB for $150 what happens after becuz it says it ships on april 28th. how am i supposed to participate in beta events and stuff... how is it supposed to work? after i preorder will i be able to play straight away on the beta??

necroth · Mar 10, 2005, 07:36 AM // 07:36

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Originally Posted by gosunahc

sorz guys, but i need some help
say if i preorder guildwars now from EB for $150 what happens after becuz it says it ships on april 28th. how am i supposed to participate in beta events and stuff... how is it supposed to work? after i preorder will i be able to play straight away on the beta??

If you live in USA then they will mail you the pre-order box. If you live outside of USA, eg in Europe, then you will not get anything for the pre-order.

If you live outside US I suggest you check out gamestop. They e-mail you the beta key. Mine got e-mailed in the same day that I pre-ordered it.

Mar 05, 2005, 03:52 PM // 15:52	#1
Geist Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Alamitos, California	Preorder Question If you preordered Guild Wars, is there anything you need to go pick up at the place you preordered it at on the day it comes out, or is there really no need since you already have all of the software and whatnot?

Mar 08, 2005, 04:13 PM // 16:13	#11
Aladdar Elite Guru Join Date: Jan 2005	each store will handle the pre-order slightly different. So best bet would be to contact the store you purchased the game from to find out what you need to do. __________________ Please read THE FAQ and our Forum Guidelines!!!

Mar 10, 2005, 07:10 AM // 07:10	#19
gosunahc Academy Page Join Date: Mar 2005	sorry but i need help sorz guys, but i need some help say if i preorder guildwars now from EB for $150 what happens after becuz it says it ships on april 28th. how am i supposed to participate in beta events and stuff... how is it supposed to work? after i preorder will i be able to play straight away on the beta??

Mar 05, 2005, 04:02 PM // 16:02	#2
BlackArrow Banned Join Date: Feb 2005	Yes, you'll need to pick up the game box. In side the box is the extrmely important key so you can play on and after April 28th. I'm sure they'll be other goodies inside the box like a CD containing the Client, a manual, among other things. Unless you get your key emailed to you, you ill defitnly need to pick up the game box to play the game.

Mar 05, 2005, 04:10 PM // 16:10	#3
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	if you preorder it online will it get mail or what? cause my preorder key and that package got mailed, so i guess that would be a good thing to know for me

Mar 05, 2005, 04:13 PM // 16:13	#4
BlackArrow Banned Join Date: Feb 2005	I assume it'll get mailed then too. I preordered mine in store so I know I have to go in there and pick it up. I would suggest contacting the place you preordered from for more information.

Mar 05, 2005, 04:18 PM // 16:18	#5
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	ohh that stinks...so i guess i wont get it at the same time as everyone else :/ well i priority mailed it didnt want to have to wait the extra day when it came out

Mar 05, 2005, 07:36 PM // 19:36	#6
Nova Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CA Guild: Lords Of Kryta (LoK) Profession: R/Me	A question of his/hers that hasn't been answered that I would like answered is, What do you need to take to the store that shows you pre-ordered? Or something. I mean, supposedly pre-ordering allows you a copy of the game that is yours when it comes out. What do we do to insure we can get our copy of the game? Thats what we want to know.

Mar 05, 2005, 07:38 PM // 19:38	#7
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	im not sure but they prob. have your name on their comp.

Mar 05, 2005, 07:40 PM // 19:40	#8
THX Before all else, be armed. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada	As Whosa Skylore said, they probably have your name on your computer. Also, chances are you received a receipt and it would be wise to present it.

Mar 05, 2005, 07:41 PM // 19:41	#9
Nova Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CA Guild: Lords Of Kryta (LoK) Profession: R/Me	Thanks Whosa, I will jsut go in there and see if I can get it. I'll take my Pre-Order Receipt I guess jsut in cae they want to make sure I actually purchased it. Then they will prolly let me buy it. Than ks again. You might want to try this Geist. If all ewlse fails and they give ou BS, give 'em hell.

Mar 08, 2005, 06:21 PM // 18:21	#12
Bgnome Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005	i believe that gamestop and eb usually have you on record when you preorder so you may not need a receipt. i usually have it anyways, just to be safe. however, best buy is not as good at the preorder thing. they do not actually keep a record of who bought the preorder package. you NEED a receipt to show the customer service rep in order for them to discount the price. if you do not have a receipt, you pay full retail price. however, if you paid with a credit card, they can try to look up the transaction and pull up a receipt, as they can do with any other purchase. this is not guranteed to work and definitely doesnt if you paid with cash.

Mar 08, 2005, 06:30 PM // 18:30	#13
BlackArrow Banned Join Date: Feb 2005	The guy at EB where I preordered said I don't even need to bring in my receipt when I pick up the game, jsut some ID so they know it's me thats picking it up. My name is stored on the computer under my phone number and paid off so I'll just go in there and grab it on the 28th (unless preorders can pick up early).

Mar 08, 2005, 09:25 PM // 21:25	#14
Zaklex Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Guild: Remnants of Ascalon	It appears that BestBuy doesn't have a uniform in store pre-order policy. From my experience with pre-ordering The Sims2 for my daughter, all I needed to do was bring in the pre-order box and go to customer service, at which time they handed me the full game and gave me a form to pay for the difference, would assume(dangerous word, I know) that they will handle GW the same way, but just in case I have my receipt.

Mar 09, 2005, 02:53 AM // 02:53	#17
jaynan Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Right here.	Anyone have fun like I just did with BestBuy? I preordered right after the Jan BWE. I got the preorder package in 4 days, and they followed up with notification every time information changed regarding the final game. All good, right? They just cancelled my order for the final game because it wouldn't ship in a reasonable amount of time. HELLO! It's a preorder for an item I know hasn't been released yet! I tried calling them and it only took me 3 tries to figure out how to get to a human, but by then I didn't have enough time to wait for my call to be answered in the order it was received. (Gotta love the automated system!) It's not all bad since I got the preorder package for the $1.50 shipping cost . I think I'm going to preorder the final game from EB now. It's closer to home and I'd rather have the bow than the shield anyway. I'm still laughing about it.