Has anyone else heard any rumors that the remasters might be pushed back from 9/9/09? I ask because I just was on-line with a Best Buy customer service, asking questions about delivery and/or in-store pick-up. Here is the conversation, bolded for emphasis:
Michael : Thank you for contacting BestBuy.com, my name is Michael How can I assist you today?
customer : Hi, i had a question about the upcoming Beatles Cd box sets
Jeff : If I order online, can I pick it up in-store? It says coming soon.
Michael : Please hold one moment.
Jeff : If not, and I order from your website, will I receive the CDs on the release day if I select Express shipping?
Michael : If you request express shipping you will receive your items 2-3 days after release.
Jeff : So there is no way to receive the discs on release day?
Michael : If you were to be at the store on release day, You could.
Jeff : I understand that, but I would like some assurance that they will not be sold out (like pre-ordering them for pick-up)
Michael : May I have the SKU number of the items please?
Jeff : Sure, 9459276 The Beatles: Mono Box Set
Michael : Thank you. Please hold one moment.
Michael : I'm sorry, In store pickup is not an option.
Jeff : How likely is it that my Best Buy would receive this box set, in XXXXX (location removed)
Jeff : I have heard this is a limited sale item
Michael : I'm sorry, I don't have that information.
Jeff : Do you have any information on quantities available overall? I have heard there are only 10,000 copies.
Michael : No, I'm afraid I dont.
Jeff : Is there any reason stated why these are not available for in-store pick-up?
Michael : There is no reason stated.
Jeff : OK, well since you can't seem to answer any of my questions, I guess that's all for me. Thanks anyway.
Michael : Do you have something against ordering online for delivery?
Jeff : Yes, I would like to receive the discs on release date, because I am travelling the day afterwards
Michael : I'm sorry for the inconvenience.
Michael : You know there is a possibility they will not be released 9/9/2009
Jeff : Really? That is the first I have heard about this.
Michael : Before we disconnect, Is there anything else that I can help you out with today?
Jeff : I guess not
Michael : Thank you for selecting to chat with a BestBuy.com Agent today. Please feel free to contact us again, or call 1-888-Best-Buy for any of your future needs. Have a wonderful weekend.
I would not expect this Best Buy employee to know more than anyone else in the world, but it just struck me as strange. Anyone heard anything?