firetron Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 (edited) This was my first ever purchase off the web, so i dont know what to expect. I chose Amazon due to all the good stuff i hear people say about it. Anyway my question is, i bought the 360 special edition with express delivery on Feburary 11th 2008, is it 100% certain the game will arrive on April 29th??? Also iv heard people say that they got orders before the official realese date, could this happen considering i got express delivery? Thanks p.s. Who does the delivery's for Amazon.co.uk - i hear its the royal mail, is this so??? Edited April 21, 2008 by firetron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garywobby Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I use Amazon all the time and can safely say i've never had any problems with pre-orders from them in the past and I don't think GTA IV will be any different ... BUT ... I am a bit nervous myself, there's always a first time for everything and if Amazon F*ck up this order i'll be a broken man on the 29th.... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARSENALFC Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I think if you chose Express delivery and you ordered all the way beck in Feb AND you ordered the SE then you will most definiatly get it on release day or the day after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firetron Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 I think if you chose Express delivery and you ordered all the way beck in Feb AND you ordered the SE then you will most definiatly get it on release day or the day after. Day after!!! what!, i would have thought spending £7 on delivery would guarantee my games arrival on the 29th... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARSENALFC Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I think if you chose Express delivery and you ordered all the way beck in Feb AND you ordered the SE then you will most definiatly get it on release day or the day after. Day after!!! what!, i would have thought spending £7 on delivery would guarantee my games arrival on the 29th... Ok Fine... who am i kidding your gonna be getting it on release day, i was just trying to make myself feel better. (let us know how i goes ok) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firetron Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 I think if you chose Express delivery and you ordered all the way beck in Feb AND you ordered the SE then you will most definiatly get it on release day or the day after. Day after!!! what!, i would have thought spending £7 on delivery would guarantee my games arrival on the 29th... Ok Fine... who am i kidding your gonna be getting it on release day, i was just trying to make myself feel better. (let us know how i goes ok) Damn You, You Bastard .... and indeed i will let you know how it goes, (Did you not get a pre-order of somthing???) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntedprey Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 not to make you more paranoid, but i had a problem with amazon once.... when smackdown here comes the pain was coming out, i preordered and got it a week after the release date..... but i'm sure it was a one off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGizmo Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 not to make you more paranoid, but i had a problem with amazon once.... when smackdown here comes the pain was coming out, i preordered and got it a week after the release date..... but i'm sure it was a one off... On a completely different note, smackdown here comes the pain is a great game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARSENALFC Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I think if you chose Express delivery and you ordered all the way beck in Feb AND you ordered the SE then you will most definiatly get it on release day or the day after. Day after!!! what!, i would have thought spending £7 on delivery would guarantee my games arrival on the 29th... Ok Fine... who am i kidding your gonna be getting it on release day, i was just trying to make myself feel better. (let us know how i goes ok) Damn You, You Bastard .... and indeed i will let you know how it goes, (Did you not get a pre-order of somthing???) Yer i did off Amazon, i got the exact same as you exept i will be getting the Normal Edition. Oh btw i know which topic now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Amazon have never updated their stock levels like other retailers. So, that does worry me. Maybe they do have loads of copies. I rarely use them purely because sites like Play.com offer a better service for video games and delivery is quite good on pre-orders (usually day before/on release). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firetron Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 not to make you more paranoid, but i had a problem with amazon once.... when smackdown here comes the pain was coming out, i preordered and got it a week after the release date..... but i'm sure it was a one off... FU*K FU*K FU*K !!! Garrrrrrr........... Im scared and angry now Just curious, how close to the lauch of that game did you pre-order???? and as anyone else had a good/bad experiance with Amazon.co.uk??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 They suck, don't pre-order from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinda Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 yeah just looked at my amazon account, expected dispatch(or delivery not ure) 7-14 of may. WTF i ordered this 20 of march, ive got a work meeting on tues am so after that ill trawl around tescos asda et al and see what i can find if amazon fails me, then cancell thier order. i feel somewhat reassured by other posts stating no preorders at supermarkets, and all the kids will be at school still when my meeting has finished. and yes i know kids shouldnt be playing this, but what with the law not yet preventing stupid people from breeding.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firetron Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 They suck, don't pre-order from there. I did order a while back, with the SE and express... if it dont come on the 29th, im Fuc*ing gonna go postal on there ass. Surley it would come? Especially with Express.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinda Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 what does it say on your amazon account for delivery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firetron Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 what does it say on your amazon account for delivery Order Date: 11 Feb 2008 Items not yet dispatched: Delivery estimate: 29 April 2008 1 of: Grand Theft Auto IV: Special Edition (Xbox 360) Sold by: Amazon EU S.a.r.L. ^^^^ Thats what it says on my account. and below is what the email says, (i recieved this email when i ordered, FEB11th 08) Delivery Method: Express Delivery Delivery Preference: Group my items into as few deliveries as possible Dispatch estimate for these items: 28 April 2008 1 "Grand Theft Auto IV: Special Edition (Xbox 360)" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinda Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 better than mine then.... doesnt help i know, but at least you've got a chance..... does it have to be the s.e? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firetron Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 better than mine then.... doesnt help i know, but at least you've got a chance..... does it have to be the s.e? I honestly cant answer that question, as i dont know. Although i would imagine so...being more people will order the Standard edition. Also did you use Express delivery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technods Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Well I got firstclass delivery for my 360 SE on amazon uk A mine say estimated delivery 25-28 No joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinda Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 no, not the el cheapo free delivery, but standard 1st class, thought that would be enough tbh. ordered earlyish and taking into account the weekend, thought i had a chance for release day. if you're not desperate for the s.e. then why not try my plan of attack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firetron Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 Well I got firstclass delivery for my 360 SE on amazon uk A mine say estimated delivery 25-28 No joke Here's hoping we both get it on time. I really couldnt care less if i get it early or not.... mainly because iv booked next week off to play this game, so il have more time than most to play it anyway. However if it comes after the 29th....well thats a whole other story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinda Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 lol ive got the 1st three days off work next week and my wifes in france till weds midday, ill have to pick her up, but she knows if it does arrive, conversationmay be pretty limited for the 1st couple days till the excitement wears off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny04 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Well I got firstclass delivery for my 360 SE on amazon uk A mine say estimated delivery 25-28 No joke Here's hoping we both get it on time. I really couldnt care less if i get it early or not.... mainly because iv booked next week off to play this game, so il have more time than most to play it anyway. However if it comes after the 29th....well thats a whole other story! mine said that too up until two days ago when i changed my payment method, it now says 28th dispatch so ill get it on 29th before 1pm. I am getting ps3 version on the 28th guareenteed to all is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinda Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 yeah i did that last week, from super saver to 1st class and it made bugger all diff. ive had my email confirming payment change but no change to delivery date. cheers amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flapjaw Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 The fastest shipping method I can choose on Amazon is one-day shipping... FREE Super Saver Shipping (5-9 business days) Standard Shipping (3-5 business days) Two-Day Shipping (2 business days) One-Day Shipping (1 business day) But I want to get it on the 29th.. is there any way to make it an express delivery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanC1989 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 The fastest shipping method I can choose on Amazon is one-day shipping... FREE Super Saver Shipping (5-9 business days) Standard Shipping (3-5 business days) Two-Day Shipping (2 business days) One-Day Shipping (1 business day) But I want to get it on the 29th.. is there any way to make it an express delivery? I think that's called Royal Mail Express, so no wonder you don't have it. The 1 Day one should/will be enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustypetterson Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 that's weird. i preordered mine on the 21st Feb, and the only delivery options i got were super saver and first class (which i chose, obviously! ) i went in again just now to see if i could change it to that express option but there was no mention of it. i'm not too bothered like. amazon are usually excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlademanX Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 LOL realli no point in express delivery. Your getting it on the 29th anyway plus mine could come on the 29th with first class delivery or on saturday. 7 pound for 20 hours advance which it could even come on the same day. the 29th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombified Jake Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 This is my first pre-order from Amazon, I hope all goes well. Currently on first-class and the dispatch is some like 24-26...so I hope I get it on the day (by the way I have ordered the Special Edition). If it doesn't come on the day, I'm going out to buy it in a shop, normal or special edition, don't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozy Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) I've done the same but with the ps3 version, when i contacted amazon.co.uk they said it would be dispatched on the 28th of April so with the express delivery it should come on the 29th I hope Edited April 23, 2008 by wozy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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