For everyone who read Ryan's report yesterday about the drive-by and said, "Oh, that was BBs, that hardly counts," here's where you can start feeling guilty - someone DID get shot. Though that's the worst so far, it's certainly not the only thing that's happened, either.
The line at one Connecticut Wal-mart had about 20 people in it last night at approximately 3am. A couple robbers who were aware of this fact (and likely the high cost of the machine) decided to show up as well, and demanded money from the crowd. One of the men resisted, and was shot. He was taken across state lines to be treated, and has not yet been released.
In California, a brawl broke out in a throng of 300 people waiting in line between two seperate stores. The line had formed at roughly 4am between the local Target and Circuit City retailers - each store had only 10 units available. Though both stores were intending to use raffles to distribute the units, it didn't stop the altercation from happening before the doors opened. Police were called onto the scene to maintain order, and once the 20 units were allocated the crowd dispersed.
These are, of course, the most extreme incidents yet reported over the launch, but it raises an important question - is this truly the best way to handle a low-stock launch?
If you have a better suggestion, or just want to state your views on this one, let us hear it in our forums.
The line at one Connecticut Wal-mart had about 20 people in it last night at approximately 3am. A couple robbers who were aware of this fact (and likely the high cost of the machine) decided to show up as well, and demanded money from the crowd. One of the men resisted, and was shot. He was taken across state lines to be treated, and has not yet been released.
In California, a brawl broke out in a throng of 300 people waiting in line between two seperate stores. The line had formed at roughly 4am between the local Target and Circuit City retailers - each store had only 10 units available. Though both stores were intending to use raffles to distribute the units, it didn't stop the altercation from happening before the doors opened. Police were called onto the scene to maintain order, and once the 20 units were allocated the crowd dispersed.
These are, of course, the most extreme incidents yet reported over the launch, but it raises an important question - is this truly the best way to handle a low-stock launch?
If you have a better suggestion, or just want to state your views on this one, let us hear it in our forums.
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