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Amazon has delayed my shipment of Animal Crossing to prioritize essentials. From the email I got from them this morning: "As COVID-19 has spread, we've recent

by Dig1t 7y ago

Amazon has delayed my shipment of Animal Crossing to prioritize essentials. From the email I got from them this morning: "As COVID-19 has spread, we've recently seen an increase in people shopping online which has had an impact on how we serve our customers. So in the short term, we made the decision to temporarily prioritize household staples, medical supplies and other high demand products coming into our fulfillment centers so we can more quickly receive, restock and ship these products to customers. As a result, your order may be delayed." I'm going to cancel my order from Amazon and go pick up the game at GameStop. I suspect my behavior has something to do with the reason they're staying open.

callalex 7y ago
If you are in the Bay Area, this is an illegal violation of the mandatory shelter in place order, and is punishable as a misdemeanor.
- LinuxBender 7y ago
  For completeness sake, that is California Health and Safety Code § 120295, et seq. [1] [1] - https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/03/16/read-shelter-in-place-order-from-six-bay-area-counties/ https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/03/16/read-shelter-in-place...
- capableweb 7y ago
  I wonder how likely this guess is. Not only specific to one country, not just a state in that country, but an area of a state. Wonder how the chance of successful guess looks like, compared to the total users here on HN.
  - Dig1t 7y ago
    He's right, haha I am in the Bay Area..
- DonHopkins 7y ago
  Then tell the police you're picking up some essential marijuana as well, right after you pop by GameStop. And that Animal Crossing makes it easier to tolerate the side-effects of your medical marijuana. https://www.npr.org/2020/03/18/817779558/amid-coronavirus-san-francisco-new-york-deem-marijuana-businesses-essential https://www.npr.org/2020/03/18/817779558/amid-coronavirus-sa...
boardwaalk 7y ago
I'm all about getting physical games, but maybe you could just get a digital copy this time...
danaris 7y ago
"I'm going to support businesses putting their employees in harm's way just so that I can get a game a few days sooner. Fuck you, losers who actually want essential staples or the ability to safely prioritize your health!" ~ DigIt
- jsjddbbwj 7y ago
  He's an adult who plays Animal Crossing, what do you expect.
  - danaris 7y ago
    I'm an adult who plays Animal Crossing. He's a poor excuse for a human being.
tree3 7y ago
Why not just cancel and get a digital copy?

by Dig1t 7y ago

callalex 7y ago

If you are in the Bay Area, this is an illegal violation of the mandatory shelter in place order, and is punishable as a misdemeanor.

LinuxBender 7y ago
For completeness sake, that is California Health and Safety Code § 120295, et seq. [1] [1] - https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/03/16/read-shelter-in-place-order-from-six-bay-area-counties/ https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/03/16/read-shelter-in-place...
capableweb 7y ago
I wonder how likely this guess is. Not only specific to one country, not just a state in that country, but an area of a state. Wonder how the chance of successful guess looks like, compared to the total users here on HN.
- Dig1t 7y ago
  He's right, haha I am in the Bay Area..
DonHopkins 7y ago
Then tell the police you're picking up some essential marijuana as well, right after you pop by GameStop. And that Animal Crossing makes it easier to tolerate the side-effects of your medical marijuana. https://www.npr.org/2020/03/18/817779558/amid-coronavirus-san-francisco-new-york-deem-marijuana-businesses-essential https://www.npr.org/2020/03/18/817779558/amid-coronavirus-sa...

boardwaalk 7y ago

I'm all about getting physical games, but maybe you could just get a digital copy this time...

danaris 7y ago

"I'm going to support businesses putting their employees in harm's way just so that I can get a game a few days sooner. Fuck you, losers who actually want essential staples or the ability to safely prioritize your health!" ~ DigIt

jsjddbbwj 7y ago
He's an adult who plays Animal Crossing, what do you expect.
- danaris 7y ago
  I'm an adult who plays Animal Crossing. He's a poor excuse for a human being.

tree3 7y ago

Why not just cancel and get a digital copy?