Just so others are aware, this (Lufkin) store prioritizes in-store customers over online orders. I spent 2 AM - 2:28 AM to place an order because the Target website was bogged down with a big release. I couldn't make it in store for risk of...
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Just so others are aware, this (Lufkin) store prioritizes in-store customers over online orders. I spent 2 AM - 2:28 AM to place an order because the Target website was bogged down with a big release. I couldn't make it in store for risk of ice on road, but expected to go pick it up later that day once it's confirmed instead of "Processing". Well, at 8:47 AM I get an email the order is now out-of-stock. If it were out of stock because of "inventory issues" it would have notified me sooner than that, but I have heard some Targets prioritize in-store customers. So, in this case it looks to be exactly that. I get it, "First come, first serve" and all that, but I was literally one of the first in line, just not in person. I don't understand why they're able to sell items that are already sold to someone else.
Do not use them if you're planning an exclusive release, unless you plan to be there in-person an hour or two before (depending on the item, I suppose). Mainly, just don't expect your online order to be fulfilled at this location for pick-up/drive-up if it's a big release.