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Nov 18, 2021Liked by Matt Swider

Hello Matthew, for your paid subscription service would it be possible to maybe let us know like 15 minutes before you text your twitter army? I feel those us of who are supporting you should have a small advantage. Just my two cents.

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Hi Joe. Thanks for being a paid Founding Member 🙏 and supporting me. So, this is going to work for some retailers and not for others. Best Buy, I had info ahead of time here saying "Look out for a Thursday restock. Last week they did Monday for Totaltech and Thursday for everyone. This week they've done Monday for Totaltech so far... there's a pattern here?" And it turned out to be true. I did the same for Sam's Club and Target in a single 24 hours a week prior. I can dive into more hunches here.

Some alerts like Walmart and GameStop, I have ample heads-ups about and can fire off an email. Others I need to rely on Twitter as they're knee-jerk reactionary tweets (sending an email probably won't help if I feel like it'll sell out in >3 mins). It's all about trying to find the right balance to actually be helpful. I hope that explanation helps!

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Nov 18, 2021Liked by Matt Swider

It make sense of course, it just an idea. Let’s never fight again. 🤗

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Not sure I like the pay to play concept. It’s a community, you’re supporting the cause not trying to create a hierarchy of access to intel.

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Understandable, but two things: 1) there are no ads tracking you – so I have to make money doing this somewhere for all of the time I spend; 2) no one is doing this in tech journalism where I get back to your messages personally within 5 mins. I was getting to 1,000 a day on Twitter, and it was taking all of my time. Might as well create US jobs doing this, which is my No. 1 goal and will happen in 2022.

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I understand you value your time and agree you should be compensated for it. I support you in that endeavor. I just hope I’m wrong in thinking creating a tiered access to product availability runs the risk of reducing your following.

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Nov 10, 2021Liked by Matt Swider

Got mine today thanks to your early warning! Thanks Matt! Kids will be happy this Christmas!!

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🥳 Congrats, Tyler. Today was a tough one to win, especially right before Christmas.

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Nov 23, 2021Liked by Matt Swider

Seriously never thought I could score a PS5. I will be the best Aunt ever this christmas. Thank you so much for your guidance.

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Nov 16, 2021Liked by Matt Swider

Hey Matt, wasn’t sure if this was the right place to ask (or if there already is a place to find this), but do you plan on adding a section / page dedicated to GPU restock analysis like what you’re doing for the Xbox / PS5? Also, thanks for the tips!

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Hi cheiftain. Yes, I'll have GPU stock information on The Shortcut – probably by tomorrow. The issue is that Nvidia RTX graphics cards have become almost impossible to purchase because the bots and in-person resellers know they can exploit the line (both virtual lines and real ones). But that'll just make my advice that just more important.

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Cool! Thank you for the update! Managed to snag a PS5 not that long ago with your advice and alerts, so great to hear you’ll add those to the site

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Nov 16, 2021Liked by Matt Swider

+1.

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Jun 18, 2022Liked by Matt Swider

have you sent an email out for the june 2022 gamestop release date?

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Went out today with full details: https://www.theshortcut.com/p/ps5-restock

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thank you i appreciate it!

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Mar 8, 2022Liked by Matt Swider

What's the best method to secure on gamestop online tomorrow!?!?!?

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Hi PappaBear. Thanks for being a supporter of The Shortcut. I hope this helps you: 1) being fast is good, but far more important is being persistent. Most people reply to my tweets “out of stock” and give up. Then it comes back into stock minutes later. Have faith. 2) I run a YouTube live stream. Try to tune in if you can. It helps set an example of what to do. 3) Don’t refresh too much until it’s actually time. Too much refresh means you’ll be mistaken for a bot and get locked out.

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Mar 8, 2022Liked by Matt Swider

Also curious about this, is there any strategy to getting them online? Or do you just need to be fast?

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Mar 2, 2022Liked by Matt Swider

The Xbox from the last Walmart drop was delivered. No os5 update.

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Hi Felipe. I'm seeing the same thing (I only order them for giveaways and never profit off of console sales). My Xbox is on the way today, but PS5 is still stuck preparing. I can tell you this is VERY typical of Walmart, so nothing out of the ordinary.

Thanks for being a paid The Shortcut subscriber. New banner-ad-free tech advice pages going up every day.

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Mar 2, 2022Liked by Matt Swider

Looks like the ps5 has been upgraded to on the way.

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Haha, we're experiencing the same status updates. I just got the notice after sending out that last comment. Glad it's finally making its way to you! 🙌

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Nov 18, 2021Liked by Matt Swider

I got the invite for Sony direct today, any suggestions besides jumping on the link at 11am pst? Been trying to purchase one for the grandparents (my parents) to give to the grandchildren.

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Hi Jill. You have the best shot with Sony Direct. It has a queue system so get in ahead of time and hope for the best. It's not a guarantee, but it's the next best thing. Good luck! If you don't get it today, please let me know. I'll give you 1:1 tips, as you're a paid subscriber, which I thank you for 🙏

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Dec 7, 2021Liked by Matt Swider

Thank you!!!! I got it and had the grandparents give it to my nephew for Hanukkah and the video of him getting it is priceless! I was trying to upload it for you to see but I can’t figure out how. Thank you! https

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Amazing. Jill. Happy Hanukkah! If you have Twitter, you can @mattswider at http://www.twitter.com/mattswider

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Nov 17, 2021Liked by Matt Swider

Hey Matt, I am getting a subscribe now button on this page but I already subscribed?

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You're definitely subscribed if you're commenting (which I thank you for) 😃. Maybe a fluke in the system? Otherwise, this wouldn't work :)

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Nov 13, 2021Liked by Matt Swider

Does it make a difference if you’re using your phone or a laptop/desktop when attempting to get a PS5 during restock? I’m usually at work and have to try on my phone during restocks as they occur mostly during the day time.

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It's best to try both, but really depends on the retailer. GameStop is the same on the phone if using the browser (don't use their terrible app) or the computer (Safari is great because Apple Pay makes it fast, even though I'm a Chrome user normally). Walmart I've had better luck recently with a computer, but the phone used to work great (just haven't had luck with it as much recently). With Best Buy, I suggest the computer.

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Nov 10, 2021Liked by Matt Swider

how is anyone able to beat the BOTS ???

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Only with persistence. Also, I'm still working on a contest to give away whatever I can get to keep it out of the hands of bots!

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Nov 9, 2021Liked by Matt Swider

No sign of PS5 at GameStop...

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Correct. Going to update that with a note if it doesn't happen at 2pm EST (their old time when they didn't do it at 11am EST). They HAVE consoles, which is good news. It's just a question of "Where is that supply going?"

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Yeah, still nothing

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👀 All eyes on Walmart today at 3pm EST

🍀 Good luck! https://mttswdr.co/ps5-walmart-disc

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Guess it’s not dropping today?

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Yup, today seems like it's Walmart again: https://mttswdr.co/ps5-walmart-disc

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Nov 8, 2021Liked by Matt Swider

Any restock for Xbox X?

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Yes, Best Buy launched PS5 and Nintendo Switch OLED restocks, but only for Totaltech members. Xbox may be next (again for Totaltech, which costs $199 a year). I think we'll see other stores soon.

Xbox guide coming up next!

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Nov 8, 2021Liked by Matt Swider

Way to go Matt! Thank you and Xbox Series X be the treasure I seek!

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Good luck, Mike! I highly recommend Walmart on Monday through Walmart+, which should take you through how to get it for just $13/mo with Walmart+. Thanks for being a Founding Member and supporting me 🙏

Read:

https://www.theshortcut.com/p/walmart-ps5-xbox-series-x-restock-november-22

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Thank you Matt, I've got the paid Walmart+ and I am looking forward to your love stream. Thanks for all you do! I'll let you know how it goes.

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Nov 8, 2021Liked by Matt Swider

You’re doing God’s work Matt!

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Thank you, Hugo. Black Friday is going to be a big one.

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Dec 30, 2022Liked by Matt Swider

So, 2021 when ps 5s we’re even hotter than they are now you really have to be wanting to be on it Matt can lead you to water but can’t make you drink everything in this thread is all you need to know and read all of it. The rest is up to you and chance. With his help my wife and I secured 13 ps5 for family and friends last year and 2 this year. This article is worth a year subs alone imho. Good luck out there.

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