I am new to this forum and a parent. I found out about this promotion via this website and told my son who thought it was amazing! We went to Gamestop and picked up several Raikous from the 1st week. My son kept two but gave 3 away to his friends.
I picked up my boys (my youngest is more into Mario games than Pokemon) this past weekend and my ex kept the DSi (that I bought for my boys). I couldn't believe it. I'm not gonna bore you to death with our history but I finally convinced her to give the DSi and games ... at 545 PM when Gamestop closes at 6! We rushed over there and my son started up his Heart Gold game and found the link as the employees whut the store down! We were outside and my son was happy it started downloading... and downloading... and downloading. 15 minutes later, and no confirmation later, he restarted. No Pokemon. My son got off my truck and raced to the door, but none of the employees acknowledged him. My boys and I, dejected, left and my son cried.
I was pissed b/c the employees could've easily let him FINISH the download but instead killed it. I don't know if it's a corporate thing or beyond their control, so I'll let that slide. But they could have at least opened the door and told him (even if it was conjured up) that it was beyond there control. Instead, they ignored him and acted callous.
Yes, I told him it was just a pokemon and a game. Yes, we'll prolly be back to download the next one that starts w/ an S. But right now, those lil Pokemons are it, and in his 10 year old perpective he missed out. My son said "I just wanted two, one for me and one for Zarian (his best friend)..." It really broke my heart b/c I remember my love for the Ninja Turtles and missing out once (although it was totally my fault, I was grounded for not making straight A's) and how important that was to me. I dropped them off last night w/ their mommy. I posted all this on my Twitter last night
I apologize for my long rant. But now I'm on a mission. I need one (if two, great, but i ain't pressing my luck) for my son. I can be his hero if I can get them. I have no idea how I can get them but my best friends son (imagine that conversation last night) told me I can download them from someone who has extra. If anyone can help, I would greatly appreciate it. I read some people in here who said they have extra. I have no idea how I can go about it. Feel free to DM me. I just created this acct b/c quite frankly I don't have a clue what to do.
Thanks for reading and I apologize if I broke any forum rules on posting this.