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Bestbuy was doing PS3 preorders on line but have now cancelled all of them and giving $10 coupon.
I received a confirmation email from bestbuy.com a few minutes after that.

Order Confirmation
November 05, 2006
Order Number: BBY01-XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Dear XXXXX:

Thank you for shopping at BestBuy.com. We have received your order, and it will be processed as soon as possible.

Shipping
We will send you an e-mail that includes the shipping date and tracking number of your item(s) once they are packed and ready to be shipped from our warehouse. Your credit card will not be charged until we ship the item(s) to you.

I started to think that this may be a real deal. I log on the bestbuy.com and check my order status:

Status: 1 item(s) preordered, release date is 11/17/06.

So far so good.

Nov 6, 2006 5:32PM

An email from Best Buy ends my excitement … Oh well, at least I get $10.

Dear Best Buy Customer,Thank you for your recent visit to BestBuy.com. Unfortunately, your pre-order for the PlayStation 3 gaming system will be cancelled. Our system was not intended to take pre-orders on the PlayStation 3 gaming system. BestBuy.com will not be taking pre-orders for this item. Your pre-order will be cancelled and you will not be charged. If you used a Gift Card for this order and no longer have it, please call us toll free at 1-888-BEST BUY (1-888-237-8289) and we will send you a replacement. If you have any questions concerning our policies, please review the “Conditions of Use” which are found at www.BestBuy.com. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Because you are a valued customer, we would like to offer you a $10 Digital Coupon* toward a future purchase at www.BestBuy.com. Your coupon code is:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Digital Coupons are easily redeemed when you shop online. Simply enter the 17-digit code listed above during checkout. We apply them to your purchases, up to the total purchase amount. The Digital Coupon must be used prior to the expiration date: 11:59 p.m. (CT), February 5, 2007. This offer is limited to one per customer, excludes gift cards, and is nontransferable. Please review full details below.

We look forward to your next visit to one of our stores or to www.BestBuy.com. Please do not hesitate to contact us toll free at 1-888 BEST BUY with additional questions.

Thank you for your loyalty,
The Customer Care Team

Good to see Bestbuy is on the ball about the products they sell.

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Later gamers