During the past three weeks or so I have been trying to locate not one, but two, Nintendo Wii’s for the grand kids. I have learn a lot during my quest and I thought I would share some of my findings. Some of the hints I received came from readers here who posted comments a month ago on where to look for the elusive gaming console. If you want a PS3 or X-Box 360, no problem. They are in an abundance where ever you go. But a Wii is hard to find.

Check your Sunday newspaper. Especially the ads at Best Buy, Target and Toys R Us. Call first to make sure they do in fact have the Wii in stock. I found an ad at Toys R Us but when I called the shipment had not come in. On one Sunday Target actually had the Wii’s available. I made a mad rush to the store and got the last Wii remaining in stock.

Also try a friendly clerk at Wal-Mart and find out when there shipments come in. If there are other Wal-Marts near you, they can also check to see if any other stores have Wii’s in stock. The clerk I spoke with at our local store said shipments came in Wednesday morning. Sure enough on Wednesday [yesterday] they got 12 Wii’s in and I was able to grab one.

If anyone has any other ideas or suggestions, please post them.

Comments welcome.

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