I figured I'd do my first in-store release for this one since it seems to be just about everywhere. Anyway, I did the whole raffle thing at 3 stores. Did a raffle (ticket) at one mall that had a Champs and FTL and did another raffle this morning (wristband) at a second mall that just combines all the shoes stores stock (160 men's pairs).
FTL says they post the winners on the mall's website, Champs says they notify people by phone, and the other mall posts the lottery winners on the mall's website as well. Good and bad news for the results -- I strike out at FTL but I get picked by Champs and the other mall. Bad news is I missed Champs call (because I'm at work), call them back and they said I missed out on my pair and they move on to the next person because I didn't pick up.
Really??? I was like WTF I didn't know it was that serious that you have to wait all day next to your phone and pick up their call to confirm your pair. I thought Champs raffle process was stupid compared to other stores where they just post the results on the mall's website instead of having to answer their call.
And I didn't know that the wristband process is essentially still FCFS for your size even if your # is selected. Thought it was basically a guarantee (in your size), but I guess it can be if you show up real early.
I've done every release so far online and just wanted to see how in-store release run. Guess I'll stick to online after realizing all this... This is all in the east Bay Area btw.