Have you just recently brought a copy of Guild Wars? - Guild Wars Forums

romeo_longsword · Jan 24, 2006, 01:48 AM // 01:48

The game seems to be out of stock in many places (this does not apply to shops).

I already ordered my copy from Play.com; it seems to be one of the few places that stock the standard version of Guild Wars.

I live in the United Kingdom, companies such as GAME, or Amazon.co.uk are out of stock. What???s more, this also applies to the other versions of Guild Wars as well, such as the collector edition.

If you have recently brought a copy of Guild Wars online, could you tell me where did you buy it form?

Anyone brought from Play.com and have any problem?

Tachyon · Jan 24, 2006, 03:45 AM // 03:45

My local GAME, in Hanley, as both the standard and collectors edition sitting on the shelves. Quite a few copies of each too. As for Play.com, I've already pre-ordered Factions and in the past have gotten quite a load of stuff from there. I've never experienced any sort of problem with them whatsoever. Orders have always been punctual and more importantly no damged/dud discs. All in all, I'd recommend them over a fair few other online retailers.

Actually I've just checked, Play.com has standard special and collectors editions in stock.

romeo_longsword · Jan 24, 2006, 04:17 AM // 04:17

Hi there, it’s good to see a Brit around.

I have ordered a copy of standard from Play.com indeed.

Just that after I ordered it, I received information and links to some websites that display some cases of business from Play.com.

They seem to have a history to deliver the wrong item to their customers, and would repeat the error in more then twice. I have read at least two cases on a music CD purchase, and an Xbox, both from different websites.

Also, it is said that their information of stock is not always accurate, although I was informed my order status was "Sent", I still worry about rather it will be the actual desired product.

Nater · Jan 24, 2006, 06:03 AM // 06:03

When I bought the game 8 months ago, I had to have the Best Buy empolyee's dig around in the back to get new shipments. It was sold out.

I was just in Best buy last week, there was ONE copy of Guild Wars on the shelf. I'd say its still selling well in my area. (as it should, college town)

Can't wait for it to go on sale again for $29.99...I want to pick up another account.

sabretalon · Jan 24, 2006, 02:18 PM // 14:18

Try HMV, they had several copies in stock and the special edition is on sale

Evil Hypnotist · Jan 24, 2006, 03:25 PM // 15:25

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Originally Posted by romeo_longsword

Hi there, it???s good to see a Brit around.

I have ordered a copy of standard from Play.com indeed.

Just that after I ordered it, I received information and links to some websites that display some cases of business from Play.com.

They seem to have a history to deliver the wrong item to their customers, and would repeat the error in more then twice. I have read at least two cases on a music CD purchase, and an Xbox, both from different websites.

Also, it is said that their information of stock is not always accurate, although I was informed my order status was "Sent", I still worry about rather it will be the actual desired product.

I have got well over ??500 of stuff from Play over the last 4 years, including the original Guild Wars, and never had a problem until a couple of weeks ago; Battlefield 2 never arrived but when I inquired about it they sent another straight away. Despite this little set back I still hold them in high regard and will be getting Factions from them as well

romeo_longsword · Jan 24, 2006, 03:51 PM // 15:51

How many days do you usually get your stuff after they are dispatched?

Pevil Lihatuh · Jan 24, 2006, 04:44 PM // 16:44

heh everywhere seems to have it as i see. GAME where i work in Scarborough has had Special Editions sitting around for a couple of months, but by far the cheapest is play.com (£17.99 + free delivery) and play are usually pretty fast (i.e. 1 or 2 days) with delivery. I and friends have bought many things from them and never a problem.

Bgnome · Jan 24, 2006, 04:55 PM // 16:55

you can always purchase direct from ncsoft:
https://store.plaync.com/home.php

they even offer an instant download/key if you want to go that route.

Tachyon · Jan 24, 2006, 04:58 PM // 16:58

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Originally Posted by romeo_longsword

How many days do you usually get your stuff after they are dispatched?

My experience of delivery times is mixed. I've recieved things the next day, and then on some occasions it's taken 2-4 day's. Nothing really too long, I just put the longer delivery times down to stock issues.

fiery · Jan 24, 2006, 05:20 PM // 17:20

its $30 bucks around here for a few weeks now

Effendi Westland · Jan 24, 2006, 06:22 PM // 18:22

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Originally Posted by romeo_longsword

How many days do you usually get your stuff after they are dispatched?

I also ordered it at play.com (8 months ago), took em 2 weeks i think. Later i ordered another version for a mate, took em 3 weeks.

Also bought other stuff from em and noticed that their delivery times are very diverse. Ordered 3 gamecube controllers (at the same time) and i received 1 every week for about 3 weeks.

romeo_longsword · Jan 24, 2006, 06:30 PM // 18:30

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Originally Posted by Effendi Westland

I also ordered it at play.com (8 months ago), took em 2 weeks i think. Later i ordered another version for a mate, took em 3 weeks.

Also bought other stuff from em and noticed that their delivery times are very diverse. Ordered 3 gamecube controllers (at the same time) and i received 1 every week for about 3 weeks.

Two weeks and three weeks are exceptional cases, if this happened to me, I would have never ordered controllers from them after that. I dont expect this to happened to me, or to anyone else, and accpect this as if just normal.

I got an email from them saying that I should expect the item for 3-5 days, but I have heard that even they tell most people this, but some has recieved their order the next day, I just wonder how oftern thats the case.

{integral} · Jan 24, 2006, 06:41 PM // 18:41

Azagoth, could you send me the link to Play.com's Guild Wars: Factions pre-order page?

Tachyon · Jan 24, 2006, 07:01 PM // 19:01

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Originally Posted by lunchbreak

Azagoth, could you send me the link to Play.com's Guild Wars: Factions pre-order page?

Now that's weird! It doesn't seem to be listed anymore, I pre-ordered about a week or two back so I don't know why it's been taken off the site. Unless I just can't find it again.

However, my pre-order is still listed as being OK. (name & address edited out, for the obvious reasons)

Jan 24, 2006, 01:48 AM // 01:48	#1
romeo_longsword Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United Kingdom - London, China - Hong Kong Profession: R/	Have you just recently brought a copy of Guild Wars? The game seems to be out of stock in many places (this does not apply to shops). I already ordered my copy from Play.com; it seems to be one of the few places that stock the standard version of Guild Wars. I live in the United Kingdom, companies such as GAME, or Amazon.co.uk are out of stock. What???s more, this also applies to the other versions of Guild Wars as well, such as the collector edition. If you have recently brought a copy of Guild Wars online, could you tell me where did you buy it form? Anyone brought from Play.com and have any problem?

Jan 24, 2006, 04:55 PM // 16:55	#9
Bgnome Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005	you can always purchase direct from ncsoft: https://store.plaync.com/home.php they even offer an instant download/key if you want to go that route. __________________ [quote=Sausaletus Rex]...When you respond to a thread in [Q&A] make sure, and I mean damn sur

Jan 24, 2006, 03:45 AM // 03:45	#2
Tachyon Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stoke, England Guild: The Godless [GOD] Profession: W/	My local GAME, in Hanley, as both the standard and collectors edition sitting on the shelves. Quite a few copies of each too. As for Play.com, I've already pre-ordered Factions and in the past have gotten quite a load of stuff from there. I've never experienced any sort of problem with them whatsoever. Orders have always been punctual and more importantly no damged/dud discs. All in all, I'd recommend them over a fair few other online retailers. Actually I've just checked, Play.com has standard special and collectors editions in stock.

Jan 24, 2006, 04:17 AM // 04:17	#3
romeo_longsword Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United Kingdom - London, China - Hong Kong Profession: R/	Hi there, it’s good to see a Brit around. I have ordered a copy of standard from Play.com indeed. Just that after I ordered it, I received information and links to some websites that display some cases of business from Play.com. They seem to have a history to deliver the wrong item to their customers, and would repeat the error in more then twice. I have read at least two cases on a music CD purchase, and an Xbox, both from different websites. Also, it is said that their information of stock is not always accurate, although I was informed my order status was "Sent", I still worry about rather it will be the actual desired product.

Jan 24, 2006, 06:03 AM // 06:03	#4
Nater Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Illusion Of Skill Profession: W/	When I bought the game 8 months ago, I had to have the Best Buy empolyee's dig around in the back to get new shipments. It was sold out. I was just in Best buy last week, there was ONE copy of Guild Wars on the shelf. I'd say its still selling well in my area. (as it should, college town) Can't wait for it to go on sale again for $29.99...I want to pick up another account.

Jan 24, 2006, 02:18 PM // 14:18	#5
sabretalon Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Saints Or Sinners [SOS] Profession: N/W	Try HMV, they had several copies in stock and the special edition is on sale

Jan 24, 2006, 03:51 PM // 15:51	#7
romeo_longsword Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United Kingdom - London, China - Hong Kong Profession: R/	How many days do you usually get your stuff after they are dispatched?

Jan 24, 2006, 04:44 PM // 16:44	#8
Pevil Lihatuh Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK Profession: R/Me	heh everywhere seems to have it as i see. GAME where i work in Scarborough has had Special Editions sitting around for a couple of months, but by far the cheapest is play.com (£17.99 + free delivery) and play are usually pretty fast (i.e. 1 or 2 days) with delivery. I and friends have bought many things from them and never a problem.

Jan 24, 2006, 05:20 PM // 17:20	#11
fiery Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: maryland Guild: InYurFace Gaming [IYF] Profession: R/	its $30 bucks around here for a few weeks now

Jan 24, 2006, 06:41 PM // 18:41	#14
{integral} Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Just down the road. Profession: Mo/	Azagoth, could you send me the link to Play.com's Guild Wars: Factions pre-order page?