| Wii trackers are notification services that tell the user | | | | bundled package to avoid spending more time to look |
| where and when a new shipment of Wii consoles will | | | | for the console. |
| be available at certain retailers. It scours the internet to | | | | Sometimes Wii trackers will tell you that a retail outlet |
| find out where the Wii availability is. A Wii buyer can | | | | has a Wii console available; but when you get there it's |
| simply look up availability through a website or get | | | | out of stock. If the wii console is not bundled, chances |
| email notifications. With the convenience of knowing | | | | are that the console will be sold out very quickly. |
| where a Wii console is, the buyer can avoid wasteful | | | | Usually the plain, stripped-down version of the console, |
| attempts to the retail store. | | | | which sells for $250, will be more attractive to |
| Since Wii availability is usually low for retail outlets, | | | | shoppers than a $500 Nintendo Wii bundles version. A |
| checking each store to see if there is one could be a | | | | lower price point will certain cause a much greater |
| laborious task. Especially with gas prices, it may not be | | | | demand. |
| economical to drive around endlessly to find a Wii | | | | Besides physical retail outlets, there are Wii trackers |
| console. With the advent of Wii trackers, some | | | | that seek out online sites for Wii availability. Online |
| consumers may benefit from knowing where it's | | | | stores are usually accurate with their availability. |
| available. However, it's important to understand that a | | | | However, the problem with online stores is that they |
| Wii tracker may not be for everyone. | | | | are usually marked-up or are bundled with other |
| Wii trackers will tell you which store has a Wii console | | | | games and accessories. |
| system in stock. They will show that Walmart, Target, | | | | Some Wii trackers require you to pay for the service. |
| or Kmart has a Wii available at the local store. This is | | | | If you're a person that's very desperate for a Wii, this |
| perfect for the non-discriminating buyer. But what | | | | might be a good alternative. The paid service usually |
| many do not understand is that the major retail outlets | | | | comes with greater accuracy and timeliness. |
| are bundling the Wii with games, accessories, and | | | | Wii trackers are not everyone. They do help a person |
| other add-ons to boost the price to high levels. For | | | | find Wii availability. But what these trackers do benefit |
| instance, one major retailer chain bundled at least 4 | | | | the most are the shoppers with a little more time on |
| different add-on games and wii controllers to jack the | | | | their hands. If anyone takes the time, the person will |
| price above $400. For many, $400 is too high. But | | | | find a Wii. |
| because of desperation, many shoppers will take the | | | | |