When Promotions Go Too Well

Circuit City launched their new Web site and sent out a ton of e-mails with a sweepstakes promo code. Sounds like a great idea, eh? Well, something went wrong, and when you visit their site to check your prize code, you get this message:

Due to an overwhelming response to our sweepstakes, we are currently having technical difficulties with our entry forms. We're working to correct the problem, and we're sorry for the inconvenience.

Please try to enter again tomorrow. And while you're here, check out the rest of our site and see all the new, easy ways to shop.

Looks like this promo was a bit more popular than they expected, eh? The bad news about this situation is that you piss off a bunch of people, but the good news is that they were prepared enough to post this message, instead of an error (or worse, no feedback). Reminds me of my Boy Scout days.... Somebody moved quickly at Circuit City.