Do preorders ship on release day?

If you digitally pre-order it, than it will be available for download on launch day. If you purchase it online via amazon or ebay, it may take longer, but if the title comes with pre-order items than its worth the wait. Holds are only guaranteed for 48 hours.

How long does GameStop take to ship a pre-order?

(For people with Gamestop online pre-orders.) I don’t remember seeing an option to increase shipping speed when I placed my first wave gamestop online preorder. I called their customer service line and I was able to upgrade the shipping to 1 day for an extra $25. The rep said it is usually 3-4 days.

How long does it take for GameStop to ship my order?

Since orders may take a day or two to process, you should expect your order/item(s) to come in your mail within 24–48 hours. Last time I placed an order with them, which was back in Sept, it shipped next day and took 4 days from then to show up. So a bit shy of a week.

Do preorders take money immediately?

If you used account credit to pre-order your game, your balance will be taken immediately. If you used a credit card or split your payment between credit card and account balance, you’ll be charged around 10 days before the game launches.

Does GameStop charge for preorders?

Pre-order any product, and if the price drops before the release date, you will be charged the lower price. Your credit card will be charged only when your order is processed. In some cases, we will process your order and authorize your credit card up to 10 days before the release of the product.

How long will GameStop hold a pre order?

Holds are only guaranteed for 48 hours. After that, it becomes available to any customer that requests it. Typically, someone from that store will make calls the week before a game releases to remind anyone with an outstanding pre-order balance, to come in and pay it off.

How does pre order shipping work?

A pre-ordered item will ship either when it’s released or just in advance of its release, and your card will typically not be charged until the item has shipped or a few days beforehand.

What shipping service does GameStop use?

GameStop uses Radial’s Ship-From-Store system, which connects a single store’s point-of-sale system to online order management, alerting employees to orders that need to be shipped out.

Can you track GameStop orders?

Every order will be sent as tracked shipping and as soon as we ship your order we will send you an email with the delivery information and a link to track your order online.

Do pre-orders charge immediately GameStop?

Your card will be charged the exact amount you chose to pay immediately after the pre-order is purchased. Whether you bought it in full or just put down the minimum, the charge is instant.

How do I preorder at GameStop?

Shop at GameStop.com or on the GameStop App and then:

1. Pick out the items you’d like to buy and choose your preferred store.
2. Purchase the items online and select the Pick Up At Store option.
3. Wait until you receive your Ready for Pick Up email.

How do preorders work on GameStop?

Online pre-orders can be done through the GameStop website or mobile app and come with either free shipping or a $10 launch day shipping upgrade. The process for pre-ordering a game at an open GameStop is similar to picking up a game with the Delivery@Door service.

Does GameStop have release day shipping?

How long does GameStop take to ship? To get it on release day you have to pay for one day shipping. Otherwise it takes like 5-10 business days.

Does GameStop ship orders on weekends?

Currently GameStop processes and ships items Monday-Friday. Orders placed on Saturday or Sunday will be processed and/or shipped the following business day. We will not be processing or shipping orders on the following holidays (Sadly we have to close sometimes!): New Years Day, Christmas or any public/bank holidays.

Does GameStop deliver on weekends?

GameStop.com does not ship, nor are deliveries made, on weekends. Weekend days should not be considered when calculating your delivery date.

When does GameStop open on Mondays?

Typically during the weekdays, the usual GameStop is open on Monday through Friday and operate from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. GameStop store hours during the weekends normally follow similar operating hours.