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  • Poll [455 votes]: How many Swag Bags did you buy?
Subject: How many Swag Bags did you buy?
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Poll: How many Swag Bags did you buy?  [closed]
Don't want one:  9%
(40 Votes)
Zero (wanted one but couldn't get it):  61%
(278 Votes)
One:  19%
(87 Votes)
Two:  4%
(19 Votes)
Three:  1%
(3 Votes)
Four:  1%
(6 Votes)
Five or more:  5%
(22 Votes)
Total Votes: 455

There seem to be a lot of people sad facing on the Community about not being able to get a swag bag. And some people are really mad that others bought multiple. The purpose of my poll is to see if this is really a big problem, or if it's just a case of the vocal minority being unhappy. Kapish?

My theory is that the widespread thought that lots of members were buying exorbitant amounts just isn't true. There are always going to be a few people who flip out and buy a large amount because they have lots of money, but I think most people bought 1-3 (which I would say is acceptable) and others missed out due to the timing--being away when they went up.

Edit: And please don't troll by voting 5+ when you didn't really purchase that many.

Edit: Turn those frowns upside down. More bags released Thursday. Go read @Bungietweets
Edit: Bags released, pandemonium ensued. More frowns. If anyone can explain what happened with Swag Bag release #2 I'll update the OP with the story. Thanks.

Posted by: MarXXXisM
- A Facebook post tells us the stuff is going live any minute. Get your F5 fingers ready.

- Minutes later, a tweet states that due to all the F5ing, the Amazon servers DDOS'd.

- Shortly after, we get word that Amazon Support is working on the issues and there is no ETA of when it will be up.

Most of us are fine up to that point. We're getting communication and info about what is going on. Then, it gets ugly.

- Swag bags go up on Gorilla. People jump on orders, then hear it is a scam. People ask for confirmation from Bungie and don't get it. Many cancel their orders.

- A new listing goes up in the Bungie Store as well as on Amazon without anyone knowing. When people attempt to purchase, it states that there's none left. People ask if they are sold out again. No communication.

- Even though the listing clearly states 1 per customer, people are bragging how they bought 3, 5, 10, 20 bags. Rumors begin about orders over 1 being cancelled. Again, no communication.

- 4 hours after we're told there's no ETA, Bungie tweets an apology during all the melee telling us Stosh tripped over a cord. Thanks for the slap in the face.

- 20 minutes later, another tweet telling us what happened.


[Edited on 07.01.2011 8:25 AM PDT]

  • 06.24.2011 6:33 AM PDT

Posted by: mmmmmmmmmmmmort
Anybody consider that it's going so slowly because we are all trying to access it and it's not even supposed to be public yet?

Also, if that is the case, it means it's also slowing down for the employee...he's probably going to just get up and go to Outback for a nice Bloomin Onion and we're gonna all be left sitting here wondering what the heck just happened to our mystery man

Zero....for now.

  • 06.24.2011 6:33 AM PDT

In a time long past, the armies of the dark came again to the lands of men. Their leaders became known as the fallen lords, and their terrible sorcery was without equal in the west.
In 30 years they reduced the civilized nations into carrion and ash. Until the free city of Madrigal alone defined them. An army gathered there, and a desperate battle was joined against the fallen
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1, I don't have the money to buy a ton.

besides, 1 bag already a ton of swag in it.

  • 06.24.2011 6:34 AM PDT

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Truth is a matter of perception.

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I'll be getting one later.

  • 06.24.2011 6:34 AM PDT

Intolerance is the highest level of stupidity and inbred thinking.

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I got one. I really wanted two, but when one bag is $30, and shipping is $10... I don't really have a lot of cash to be flaunting it around right now. I still want that Myth/Pathways/Marathon poster, but that thing is $70.

Oh, if only money grew on trees!

  • 06.24.2011 6:36 AM PDT

In a time long past, the armies of the dark came again to the lands of men. Their leaders became known as the fallen lords, and their terrible sorcery was without equal in the west.
In 30 years they reduced the civilized nations into carrion and ash. Until the free city of Madrigal alone defined them. An army gathered there, and a desperate battle was joined against the fallen
Heros were born in the fire and bloodshed of the wars which followed and their names and deeds will never be forgotten


Posted by: RollinRollin13
I got one. I really wanted two, but when one bag is $30, and shipping is $10... I don't really have a lot of cash to be flaunting it around right now. I still want that Myth/Pathways/Marathon poster, but that thing is $70.

Oh, if only money grew on trees!


If money grew on trees then it would cost infinity more than now.

  • 06.24.2011 6:37 AM PDT

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One.

My son's first birthday is coming up. I would rather spend money on him.

  • 06.24.2011 6:39 AM PDT


Posted by: True Underdog
One.

My son's first birthday is coming up. I would rather spend money on him.


I would rather you spend your money on me.

  • 06.24.2011 6:41 AM PDT

If you're reading this, congratulations. You've just pressed a button to find out a little bit more about me. Not that you will, but well done anyway.

I was only going to buy one, but I didn't want to miss out on them as I thought they'd go out of stock quickly, so I ordered one with the poster set as soon as they became available.

Then, when the T-Shirts became available I went to order one of those but couldn't stomach the shipping cost being that high for a single item, so I added a swag bag to that order too.

I do completely understand why people are annoyed that they missed out the chance to get one, I would have been very annoyed myself, though I was prepared with the knowledge that something woud happen on Bungie.net on that day, so I was sat waiting for it to happen. I don't think ordering two was excessive, especially compared to the amount that some others have bought.

  • 06.24.2011 6:42 AM PDT

In a time long past, the armies of the dark came again to the lands of men. Their leaders became known as the fallen lords, and their terrible sorcery was without equal in the west.
In 30 years they reduced the civilized nations into carrion and ash. Until the free city of Madrigal alone defined them. An army gathered there, and a desperate battle was joined against the fallen
Heros were born in the fire and bloodshed of the wars which followed and their names and deeds will never be forgotten


Posted by: MercifulPhoenix
I was only going to buy one, but I didn't want to miss out on them as I thought they'd go out of stock quickly, so I ordered one with the poster set as soon as they became available.

Then, when the T-Shirts became available I went to order one of those but couldn't stomach the shipping cost being that high for a single item, so I added a swag bag to that order too.

I do completely understand why people are annoyed that they missed out the chance to get one, I would have been very annoyed myself, though I was prepared with the knowledge that something woud happen on Bungie.net on that day, so I was sat waiting for it to happen. I don't think ordering two was excessive, especially compared to the amount that some others have bought.


This, Bungie said the 23rd stuff went on sale so I watched.

Many people just didn't know or decided not to wait.

  • 06.24.2011 6:43 AM PDT
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I wanted one, but it was already sold out. Heard they were restocking them, so I'll see if I can get one then.

  • 06.24.2011 6:45 AM PDT

Two

  • 06.24.2011 6:45 AM PDT

I only bought one.

  • 06.24.2011 6:46 AM PDT


Posted by: spartain ken 15
This, Bungie said the 23rd stuff went on sale so I watched.

Many people just didn't know or decided not to wait.


Or had to work, like regular humans.

  • 06.24.2011 6:46 AM PDT

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Posted by: Sgt Dippinbud

Posted by: spartain ken 15
This, Bungie said the 23rd stuff went on sale so I watched.

Many people just didn't know or decided not to wait.


Or had to work, like regular humans.

This is true, though incredibly luckily for me I just happened to have this past week off work. A hearty mixture of patience and luck is a good thing.

  • 06.24.2011 6:49 AM PDT

In a time long past, the armies of the dark came again to the lands of men. Their leaders became known as the fallen lords, and their terrible sorcery was without equal in the west.
In 30 years they reduced the civilized nations into carrion and ash. Until the free city of Madrigal alone defined them. An army gathered there, and a desperate battle was joined against the fallen
Heros were born in the fire and bloodshed of the wars which followed and their names and deeds will never be forgotten


Posted by: Sgt Dippinbud

Posted by: spartain ken 15
This, Bungie said the 23rd stuff went on sale so I watched.

Many people just didn't know or decided not to wait.


Or had to work, like regular humans.


That sucks, I am 17 and the only "job" I have is as an assist scuba diver at an aquarium.

I MADE SURE I didn't have to work or do anything Yesterday.

But, it is a limited quantity, what did you expect. There are thousands of Bungie fans and so little quantity.

  • 06.24.2011 6:49 AM PDT

I <3 drop shields

Guess I'm the only guy who didn't want one. They're cool and the price isn't that bad but I'm happy with the shirt.

  • 06.24.2011 6:50 AM PDT

Sparkle Sparkle Sparkle!

I want that bag.

I didn't get one-

*whips off sunglasses*

YET!

  • 06.24.2011 6:50 AM PDT

In a time long past, the armies of the dark came again to the lands of men. Their leaders became known as the fallen lords, and their terrible sorcery was without equal in the west.
In 30 years they reduced the civilized nations into carrion and ash. Until the free city of Madrigal alone defined them. An army gathered there, and a desperate battle was joined against the fallen
Heros were born in the fire and bloodshed of the wars which followed and their names and deeds will never be forgotten


Posted by: theshadowstriker
I want that bag.

I didn't get one-

*whips off sunglasses*

YET!


Well, there are like 150 left so you have to be quick.

  • 06.24.2011 6:51 AM PDT

Sparkle Sparkle Sparkle!


Posted by: spartain ken 15

Posted by: theshadowstriker
I want that bag.

I didn't get one-

*whips off sunglasses*

YET!


Well, there are like 150 left so you have to be quick.
Do you have any idea when they might be restocking them? >.>

  • 06.24.2011 6:52 AM PDT
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Posted by: theshadowstriker

Posted by: spartain ken 15

Posted by: theshadowstriker
I want that bag.

I didn't get one-

*whips off sunglasses*

YET!


Well, there are like 150 left so you have to be quick.
Do you have any idea when they might be restocking them? >.>
I don't think they have said. Knowing them, they may restock all 150 at a time, or they may blitz 50 during 3 different times. :) They will do their best to be fair.

  • 06.24.2011 6:54 AM PDT

In a time long past, the armies of the dark came again to the lands of men. Their leaders became known as the fallen lords, and their terrible sorcery was without equal in the west.
In 30 years they reduced the civilized nations into carrion and ash. Until the free city of Madrigal alone defined them. An army gathered there, and a desperate battle was joined against the fallen
Heros were born in the fire and bloodshed of the wars which followed and their names and deeds will never be forgotten


Posted by: theshadowstriker

Posted by: spartain ken 15

Posted by: theshadowstriker
I want that bag.

I didn't get one-

*whips off sunglasses*

YET!


Well, there are like 150 left so you have to be quick.
Do you have any idea when they might be restocking them? >.>


No, but according to Amazon's numbers, 150 bags remain.

I am sure Bungie will alert everyone when the bags will be on.

But, (what people seem to forget), it is IMPOSSIBLE for everyone who wants a bag to get one. There are only 500 and so many want one.

It is just like when the new ipod, game system, device comes out everyone wants.

  • 06.24.2011 6:55 AM PDT
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Posted by: spartain ken 15
But, (what people seem to forget), it is IMPOSSIBLE for everyone who wants a bag to get one. There are only 500 and so many want one.

It is just like when the new ipod, game system, device comes out everyone wants.
Except this time around you can't wait a month and then get one.

  • 06.24.2011 6:56 AM PDT

Sparkle Sparkle Sparkle!


Posted by: spartain ken 15

Posted by: theshadowstriker

Posted by: spartain ken 15

Posted by: theshadowstriker
I want that bag.

I didn't get one-

*whips off sunglasses*

YET!


Well, there are like 150 left so you have to be quick.
Do you have any idea when they might be restocking them? >.>


No, but according to Amazon's numbers, 150 bags remain.

I am sure Bungie will alert everyone when the bags will be on.

But, (what people seem to forget), it is IMPOSSIBLE for everyone who wants a bag to get one. There are only 500 and so many want one.

It is just like when the new ipod, game system, device comes out everyone wants.
"But Daddy! I want it!"

>.>
<.<

:3

  • 06.24.2011 6:56 AM PDT

In a time long past, the armies of the dark came again to the lands of men. Their leaders became known as the fallen lords, and their terrible sorcery was without equal in the west.
In 30 years they reduced the civilized nations into carrion and ash. Until the free city of Madrigal alone defined them. An army gathered there, and a desperate battle was joined against the fallen
Heros were born in the fire and bloodshed of the wars which followed and their names and deeds will never be forgotten


Posted by: Jujubes

Posted by: spartain ken 15
But, (what people seem to forget), it is IMPOSSIBLE for everyone who wants a bag to get one. There are only 500 and so many want one.

It is just like when the new ipod, game system, device comes out everyone wants.
Except this time around you can't wait a month and then get one.


Yeah I know, that is why people bought do many, supply and demand.

People will sell their swag bags or any extra Bungie swag they don't want.

  • 06.24.2011 6:58 AM PDT