I feel the same way. I'll still be going in to get them, but the store is around an hour or so away. So it's not always easy to get up to it.I'm a little miffed that the events are in store just because they're isn't a GAME store for miles near me so it seems I won't be able to get these events. I understand for Mega's, Shinies etc. but for actually getting Pokémon that'll only ever be available during Events you'd think they'd want to give everyone the chance.
I understand events, doesn't mean I have to like them though!
Don't mind my local GameStop though, they're at least not trying to pull crap. Don't envy anyone who has to deal with it, I'd be VERY angry if they tried to do that... I've already pre-ordered the games, you guys. Thank you very much. -_-