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A Christmas Quest - smart ball soccer bot

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Stripedfluffysocks · 11/12/2023 07:24

I thought I’d get away with it this year but seems that I have a Christmas Santa quest - as I normally do!
A little boy who really asks for very little, mentioned yesterday that he really only wants the robot ball from Santa.

Turbs out this is the - smart ball soccer bot.
I was delighted at last I knew what he wanted.
And then googled after bedtime.
Sold out everywhere, going for ££££ on eBay.
WTAF 😖😳
Can anyone help me, anyone hit one there’re not going to use or seen them anywhere - not for extra ££ - £50 is just about doable for me!
Please help
🤶

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Emmzy35 · 11/12/2023 11:14

I find myself in the same predicament 😢 if it wasn't for those selfish people that buy to sell for ridiculous amounts of money on ebay, there would probally be enough to go round... I certainly cannot afford the 200quid they are asking for... I mean the absolute cheek of it... it angers me so much... I'm all for making a profit but ffs, there's parents that will actually buy it and go into debt just so they can buy it for their boy for Xmas... rant over... if you find somewhere, let me know!!! Xxx

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Stripedfluffysocks · 11/12/2023 14:32

I will definitely let you know if I get a sniff of one.
Its crazy, selling for 200 pounds - I will never understand people’s mindset who do that 🤷‍♀️
Im so disappointed because I thought at last he’s said something he actually wants and then to find this out!!
You do your best for your children’s Santa list but it’s too much money.
Has anyone else got any ideas please?

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Vic7plus · 12/12/2023 07:02

Hi,

Having the same issue. I'm checking everywhere multiple times a day.
Looking on Smyths toys though, they are expecting more stock between 16th-22nd December, so it might be worth keeping an eye out for then.

Good luck x

parrotonmyshoulder · 12/12/2023 07:04

I’ve taken a risk and ordered one that said delivery 11-28th December. I’ll give him an IOU if it’s not here on time. But he’s a bit older (11) and will be happy with the rest of Christmas Day while he waits for it.

MamBML · 12/12/2023 09:46

Could you share where from please? I haven’t even been able to find any for pre order 😩

melaniecd · 12/12/2023 10:02

Can you tell me where you preordered from? I don't need it till the 30th

Aileigh · 12/12/2023 18:18

Hi, I’m in the same position, smyths told me they are due in stock on the 15th December, hope this helps

Kerri4891 · 12/12/2023 23:25

Ebay is absolutely ridiculous. Smyths will be getting stock in on the 17th December if that's any help. :)

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Stripedfluffysocks · 12/12/2023 23:46

Hi everyone
Where is the preorder site please?
How do you know that smyths will have stock on 17th - or maybe 15th
It would be so beyond amazing if I could get one of these 🙏

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Kerri4891 · 13/12/2023 07:48

I have a friend that works in one near me, obviously it might be different for stores but I'm sure you can order online, I'm looking for my nephew but I've already pre warned my sister it might be after Xmas

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Stripedfluffysocks · 13/12/2023 07:53

Kerri4891 · 13/12/2023 07:48

I have a friend that works in one near me, obviously it might be different for stores but I'm sure you can order online, I'm looking for my nephew but I've already pre warned my sister it might be after Xmas

Morning and thanks 🤩
On the Smyths website it’s saying out of stock for store pick up and delivery and it’s not letting me pre order.
depending on the store I select it’s saying in stock 16 or 18 December.
Is there anywhere else we could be checking - anyone any ideas?

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Stripedfluffysocks · 13/12/2023 08:16

https://www.goldenbeartoys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Soccer-Bot-Letter-from-Santa-1.pdf

I’ve found this on the manufacturer website - but I’m not giving up the quest just yet!!!
Also it says you can also sign up for notification of stock but I can’t get that to work for me.

https://www.goldenbeartoys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Soccer-Bot-Letter-from-Santa-1.pdf

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Deehillxoxo · 13/12/2023 12:32

They will be back in stock between 16-22nd December on Smyths so keep checking between those dates.

markthomasbrand · 13/12/2023 15:14

Just popped in here to give a tip that worked for me.

I kept on refreshing the Smyths website on the smart ball page a week or so ago when it was saying it was out of stock. Eventually it came up with a pre-order available button so processed it through, and today I got charged the amount so I guess they are now processing it.

Also, you can sign up to sites that monitor stock levels across different shops, they then alert you when it becomes available again.

Good luck.

MTB

Gemren82 · 14/12/2023 17:04

Please where did U preorder from I'm in a panic iv looked allover can't find one to preorder please help

Greysofa · 14/12/2023 17:36

Can’t get one anywhere and the Smyths website is now saying stock expected March 2024 😤

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Stripedfluffysocks · 14/12/2023 17:40

Nightmare!!
Smyths definitely saying next March.
Am Totally sickened.

Cannot afford the hikes up prices online

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Lea19742023 · 14/12/2023 18:55

I've been refreshing the smyths website all day due to an email yesterday saying it would be I stock from today, but now saying expect stock march 2024. But if you go on the golden bears toy website you can print a letter from santa that says the elves couldn't make enough for the high demand and that santa will deliver one in the new year if that's any help to anyone.

Notts90 · 15/12/2023 03:36

It says in stock on amazon, cheaper at 47 too, will probs arrive after Christmas though!

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parrotonmyshoulder · 15/12/2023 07:40

I had ordered on Amazon with a delivery 11-28th December, but no idea if it will come.
So unfair with the awful price hikes. I’m expecting it to be completely rubbish anyway!

JulesPickering98 · 15/12/2023 13:09

Hi

It is worth looking in your local Smyths, I have picked one up today from my local store. Longbridge in the West Midlands

Lea19742023 · 15/12/2023 14:44

Smyths have them in store not online.
They've taken them off line to prevent bulk buying and reselling.

Ginforone · 15/12/2023 14:50

Definitely worth looking in your local smyths! We managed to get one this afternoon.. Good luck to everyone after one!

Wezzzooo · 15/12/2023 15:07

Just got 1 from our local Smyths. Call the store directly. They had 6 available in ours. Good luck

MissMac1611 · 15/12/2023 17:36

Definitely go in-store to Smyths. They have removed the check stock in store function on their website, think it's to prevent bulk buying and re-sale. I just picked one up from the Glasgow store, you need to ask a staff member for them as they haven't put them on onto the shelves. Assuming that's to stop bulk buying too. Good luck in your quest 🤞