It depends on how bad you want it. If it's not a hassle to take the bus with a baby and carrier, then do it, otherwise wait for the car or pass. I do have a Caliente on hold at my freestanding store (had to secure it with an appt.), so if you miss out, I can do a CP.
I'm surprised they won't at least do a same-day hold. I have a good relationship with my Pro store, so they always set aside my requested items as soon as the shipment comes in. My freestanding store no longer does pre-sales or holds - the exception is they will do a same-day hold or if I want to reserve in advance, I have to secure it with an 'event' appointment. My Macy's counter, where my favorite SA transferred to, doesn't do any holds at all, though now that she's there, she might be able to - at least she was able to set aside the MM lippies for me last week, but that might have also been an exception since I pre-paid to attend Gregory Arlt's workshop.
aw that's sweet, thanks for the offer.. im not sure how a cp works tho ? yes im pretty surprised as well for same day hold coz im usually the one to call as soon as the store opens and put a bunch of le stuff on hold and they even suggest to put the other "hot selling" items on hold for me.. guess the staff has changed since i took a 1yr makeup break (gasp! i kno..new baby = new priorities lol).. but then the change of staff happens quiet often at my mac store..so can never have a fav SA.. oh and they don't do cc or otherwise appt reserves either..must be a Canadian thing ..