Alright, I'm a patient person and I'm not really mad either. (The cursing just helps add emphasis and attention to the blog entry. 
) However, I will never order an item from Amazon.ca. I can't say Amazon in general since many times Canadian services such as Amazon are merely watered down versions of their American companions.
Yeah I know, "Wtf??". I'll explain.
Alright, in July I preordered Uncharted 2 and figured I'd take advantage of their free shipping offer. Win win situation right? Not really.
Considering the price is the same as the other retail stores here, (not like there's a 10% discount) with the same expected tax, there isn't a huge benefit to ordering from them. Possibly a couple days early and a preorder bonus. You'd also think those who preordered would receive the product almost on a first come first serve basis in case it was indeed sold out.
Big flipping hoo.
That's not the issue. The issue is the fact that Amazon.ca does not value my order with as much importance as someone who paid for shipping. My copy of Uncharted 2 is schedule for release on Friday the 16th. Actually getting the item well into the following week.
If you're thinking, "3 days isn't a big deal. You're just impatient. It's only a game." That isn't my point if it wasn't obvious enough. It's the fact that they're purposely waiting until the end of the week, to ship in bulk everyone who used their free shipping method whereas everyone else may already have their copy from them. Simply because they're more important.
Telling me, "well that's business, that's how they do things. Money comes first." Albeit that may be true, it shouldn't be included in this case. It is not like when I placed the order they told me that they were going to purposely delay shipping my preordered item so they can reserve what copies they have for customers who pay for their shipping. They didn't tell me in July and they didn't tell me yesterday. I had to call. I did receive an email stating that it was "delayed". No reason given and no updates made on their site. (ie: a worldwide delay) It was just for me. If that doesn't say "f*** you" then I don't know what would.
I hope that $6 or so was worth the loss of my business to them.
I'm not merely speculating this either. I called Amazon asking them about the 16th release date and that is what they told me more or less.
That totally defeats the purpose of preordering while just downright disrespecting their customers. I may as well go to my local store and buy a copy.
In the meanwhile, I hope you all enjoy your Uncharted 2 copies. I know it will be well beat by the time I take the seal off of mine. 
UPDATE:
Well as it turns out, after I called Amazon, they shipped my order out the following day. (Received it the day after that) Keep in mind that I never insisted that they send my order out and surely this isn't "coincidental". They must have taken my inquiry as some sort of a complaint. So I got the item, was notified of a $10 price reduction and was emailed my preorder code.
Something happened that's for sure but the damage is done. Anyway, Uncharted 2 is a lot of fun. I'm very glad I'm able to play it. 
