Seems like it, at least as far as I can tell seeing as my store card is off by exactly the amount that collector's edition costs.
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Amazon now charging on order, not dispatch, for pre-orders across Europe (UP: policy appears to have been reverted)
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Seems like it, at least as far as I can tell seeing as my store card is off by exactly the amount that collector's edition costs.
price discount is the only valid reason to ever pre-order anything, imo :) ...
I wasn't charged for my pre-order for Pokemon Sword that I did before all this (UK) so I don't think so but I would check in case it's not the case in the US.
Seems like Amazon Germany is still not doing that. Pre-ordered the Death Stranding collectors edition a few days ago and still nothing on the credit card.
It may not be retroactive. FWIW my example happened on an order near the end of last week.
Doesn't appear to be the case.
I have the Sega Genesis Mini, the $80 special edition for Catherine remastered and the $100 special edition for Fire Emblem: Three Houses all on pre-order. Watching my bank account right now sweatin' lol
Collector's Editions that sell out, pre order incentives, limited copies for certain games, ensuring you can get a game on release day, etc. You can prefer to not pre order, but it's silly as all get out to act like there aren't ever reasons to pre order. There's plenty of reasons why so many do it.
I preordered a Mega Drive Mini from Amazon in April. A couple of days ago I changed the card I want to use for the order.
I have now seen that Amazon have taken the money from my account, not just an authorisation, they have actually collected the funds.
I'm going to cancel my order and get a refund, I will be using other companies for my preorders in future.
I have now seen that Amazon have taken the money from my account, not just an authorisation, they have actually collected the funds.
I'm going to cancel my order and get a refund, I will be using other companies for my preorders in future.
I don't think usa is doing it yet. Because I have yet to see a charge on my card for the death streading preorder I did the day it went up.
Today I pre-ordered the Genesis Mini and wasn't charged so...
Is this legit...? I'm still getting nothing come up as a prime member, it's still saying pre-order now, but not to pay. Also no retroactive charge thank god.
On the week of E3 nearly, and they decide to do this? So that means if any new consoles are up for order, or any new games, of which there will be dozens I'll pre-order, they expect me to pay it all in advance...?
Haha... no thank you.
I order on average about 4-5 games a month, usually via pre-order. Thankfully it's been quiet these last two months and haven't bought so much. But if they seriously have done this, I'll be shopping elsewhere.
On the week of E3 nearly, and they decide to do this? So that means if any new consoles are up for order, or any new games, of which there will be dozens I'll pre-order, they expect me to pay it all in advance...?
Haha... no thank you.
I order on average about 4-5 games a month, usually via pre-order. Thankfully it's been quiet these last two months and haven't bought so much. But if they seriously have done this, I'll be shopping elsewhere.
It's supposed to be within a 5 day limit, the mail's on page one.
This isn't retroactive; previous preorders are unaffected.
Really shitty of them to do, though. Going to make me think twice before preordering, but I guess that was their goal, right?
Really shitty of them to do, though. Going to make me think twice before preordering, but I guess that was their goal, right?
Goddamn I cancelled all my previous preorders, lol.
Oh well, time to find a new vendor. ShopTo where you at
I don't like the idea of amazon banking all that money and earning interest on it.
I remember years ago when I used to read Americans paying off their preorders, could never understand. Here in Europe it was always pay when it's released, it's just getting in line whether it's a local shop or online. Bizarre to have this come now.
I remember years ago when I used to read Americans paying off their preorders, could never understand. Here in Europe it was always pay when it's released, it's just getting in line whether it's a local shop or online. Bizarre to have this come now.
So do we know if this is credit card only or does it also affect payment with direct debit/withdrawal from a bank account. Because I think someone in the Cheap-Ass-OT said that Amazon.de didn't charge them for their pre-order with the latter payment method.
And that wouldn't really be a big deal for me.
And that wouldn't really be a big deal for me.
I just pre-ordered The Surge 2, and it went as normal. No up front charge, totally normal. Not sure if it's the sexy LE version but that's not the point.
I'm a prime member and I pre-order roughly 87 billion games a year with them. Debit card, would never have a credit card. So not sure what's going on...?
I've also checked and all small print on the order says I won't be charged until release. It even says on my mail I won't be charged until the item is shipped. So if that's not the case, and they charge me, then I'll request a refund and tell them to do one. Im
Not paying for prime if they won't even bother to do this basic ass shit right.
I'm a prime member and I pre-order roughly 87 billion games a year with them. Debit card, would never have a credit card. So not sure what's going on...?
I've also checked and all small print on the order says I won't be charged until release. It even says on my mail I won't be charged until the item is shipped. So if that's not the case, and they charge me, then I'll request a refund and tell them to do one. Im
Not paying for prime if they won't even bother to do this basic ass shit right.
As I've mentioned before in the thread, it's only a trial at the moment, so not everyone is affected. I pre-ordered two things on the same day and only one got charged for. It's pot luck if you end up being part of the trial.
Furthermore they charge 5 days after ordering anyway, so it could still come.
Seriously? I'll keep checking my bank balance if that's the case. Really poor, they should make you aware if you are in the trial then.
Seems to be another way for them to make money off interest if you ask me.
Seems to be another way for them to make money off interest if you ask me.
Welp, about to be using Amazon a whole lot less. Used to pre-order everything I planned to buy as it was listed, and then either trickle in any gift credit I may get from Bing Rewards/as gifts to the nearest releases or cancel anything I wasn't dead set on some time before release. I'd always had numerous things pre-ordered at once, but if it's charging upon order than that's stopping right away. No fucking way is Amazon getting my money 6 months before the product even exists.
I don't really follow your pre-order logic at all.
Personally - I only preorder for beta access and 90% of the time cancel, so I completely understand the decision from Amazon here.
Preordering on Amazon was good for making sure you at least have the item reserved before you can afford it and then you can have that money prepared before date of shipment. Not being able to do that anymore with Amazon means that I'll be taking my business to Best Buy.
Even Best Buy isn't perfect though. They take the amount out pending until it verifies you have it.
Even Best Buy isn't perfect though. They take the amount out pending until it verifies you have it.
Well I would use it sorta like a layaway system. Pre-order something and slowly pay down on it using gift cards. 5-10 dollars a month so when it comes out I already have it paid for( or nearly) . Really good for people on a tight budget.
Read literally a few posts above you.
I have read this post multiple times and have no idea what you're trying to say.
Heh :)
There are reports and emails confirming Amazon will deduct the preorder cash within five days after your order is placed, not immediately. The email should be on page one of this thread iirc.
I posted this because your post seemed like you just ordered a day ago and confirmed nothing happened after that time.
yup yup
Although there's still much confusion about it, so I'm interested how it turns out for you. Please keep us updated!
If they do it because people preordered games to get the attached pre order things like beta access, that won't do shit, because I can still cancel the preorder and get my money back.
The whole thing does not affect me, because I never preorder games and never will understand why people do that.
The whole thing does not affect me, because I never preorder games and never will understand why people do that.
Price fluctuations. For the longest time amazon prices would fluctuate and if you had a preorder, they would automatically adjust your preorder price to the lowest one. I had KH3 ship at $32+tax because of it. But now that they charge you within 5 days, I guess that won't be happening unless they go to the trouble to refund you each time it happens.
They will, kind of. Albeit they charge you the price the game costs at the time of ordering, if the price drops between that and the release date of the game, you will get a refund of the difference.
Pre-ordering early lets me lock in the lowest price over the window with the guarantee. I also often pre-order items that may sell out or be difficult to find at launch. I'll often pre-order items I'm not positive I'll want long in advance because until now there's been no advanced payment necessary, which lets me "reserve" it with no risk while ensuring in the case that I do get it I can get the lowest price it has hit. Then I'll just check back periodically to see whatever pre-orders I have that I may no longer be interested or that I realize I won't be able to responsibly pay for at the time of release and axe them.
TL;DR I can secure items I'm interested in with no risk, locked in at the lowest price it'll hit, so I can gauge closer to release how much I want it and if I can reasonably pay for it.
I'm not paying in full in advance for anything other than the kind of high end collectibles that I wouldn't buy through Amazon anyway, and I've only ever gotten one of those.
I kinda like this because I used to use gift cards to pre-order games off of Amazon because I didn't like how they initially charged you then took the money off two days after until it shipped.
US here, I just chatted with a csr for Amazon and he says that for video game pre-orders, they will not charge upon ordering because the price fluctuates quite often from the time it's ordered to the time it ships, and that a lot of re-authorization would have to take place unnecessarily.
I just pre-ordered Pokémon Sword yesterday and will not be charged until release.
I just pre-ordered Pokémon Sword yesterday and will not be charged until release.
Amazon have never been competitive for prices here, only get games to you on release day itself (if you are lucky) so why on earth people use them I will never understand. Support smaller, cheaper businesses.